MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California April 25. 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/Presldent Pro Tern Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CO) Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495.9fd)(1):
Name of Case: City of Simi Valley, et al. v. California Regional Water Quality Control Board
Case No.: 56-2021-00549601-CU-WM-VTA
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Caceres stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on April 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by John Lapper
Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Council and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of each agenda item.
CO - City Council
WWD - Waterworks District No. 8
IDA - Industrial Development Authority
PFFA - Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority PFA - Public Financing Authority
SA - Successor Agency
LB - Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, WWD, IDA, PFFA, PFA, SA, and/or LB after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA during normal business hours.
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ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President
Pro Tern Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW:
City Manager Gabler stated that the Simi Valley Brownie Troop 65417 would not be presenting this evening.
IA. ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/DirectorTTrustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/IDA/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IB. It is the policy of the City Council that upon reaching 11:30 p.m., the City Council will not address any new agenda items. Should the City Council continue to address an in-progress agenda item past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order.
MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
IC. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
ID. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2022 as Donate Life Month (CO
Deputy City Manager Samantha Argabrite read the proclamation declaring the month of April 2022 as Donate Life Month.
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(2) Presentation of a Proclamation deciarina Aprii 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month (CO
Deputy City Manager Samantha Argabrlte read the proclamation declaring the month of April 2022 as Arab American Heritage Month.
(3) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 24 - 30. 2022 as Crime Victims' Rights Week (CO)
Police Chief David Livingstone read the proclamation declaring the week of April 24 - 30, 2022 as Crime Victims' Week.
(4) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of April as Parkinson's Month (CO)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring the month of April as Parkinson's Month.
(5) Presentation of Proclamation declaring Mav 5. 2022 as a Dav of Prayer (CO) Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring the day of May 5, 2022 as a Day of Prayer.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The foilowinq submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke in opposition to City Council proclamations that identify groups by ethnicity and country of origin.
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Selection of one City Council Member to serve on a selection committee with a continuing Arts Commissioner to interview and nominate prospective Simi Valley Arts Commissioners (Swan) (CO)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved to nominate Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge to serve on a selection committee with a continuing Arts Commissioner to interview and nominate prospective Simi Valley Arts Commissioners for the upcoming vacancies Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Dlrectors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation bv the Simi Valley Brownie Troop 65417 to present a painting to the Mayor (CO)
Presentation was continued to a future date.
(2) Presentation bv Cristv Canieda. CPA Partner with Vasquez & Company LLP regarding the annual audits completed for Fiscal Year 2020-21 (CC/WWD/LB/CDA/IDA/PFFA)
CPA Partner with Vasquez & Company LLP Cristy Canieda presented a report regarding the annual audits completed for Fiscal Year 2020-21. 3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation bv Youth Council member Ian Nelson (CO) Youth Council Member Ian Nelson provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS.
APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Douglas Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of making it a felony crime to steal a catalytic converter.
2. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commented about multiple issues including the placement of Public Comments on the agenda, the use of ZOOM and emails for Public Comments, a fireworks ordinance, and RV parking.
3. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke about his litigation against the City, and in opposition to a mobile billboard ordinance.
4. Brian Kane, Simi Valley, CA, spoke against the expansion of marijuana in the City of Simi Valley, citing the damage it does to the brain.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
April 25. 2022
5A. A public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Allocations and Draft FY 2022-23 Action Plan (Perros) (CO)
Mayor Mashburn opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:53 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Rocky Rhodes. Simi Valley, CA. spoke about making changes to the current allocation to CDBG funds regarding roads and the Samaritan Center.
Mayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:01 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to adopt the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee's funding recommendation and make the final determination of projects and programs to be funded in FY 2022- 23 and authorize the submission of the FY 2022-23 Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh. Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
Mayor Mashburn recessed the City Council to a break 8:02 p.m.
Mayor Mashburn reconvened the City Council at 8:12 p.m. with all members present. 5B. Consideration of General Plan Amendment Pre-screeninq of GPPS-2022-00Q2. (Habitat for Humanity), a request to change the General Plan land use designation from Civic Center to Moderate Density Residential for a 0.885-acre parcel located at 3802 Avenida Simi (Perros) (CO)
Ex parte communications:
Council Members Judge, Cavanaugh, Luevanos. Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn all reported meeting with Habitat for Humanity several months ago.
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Mayor Mashburn opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:30 p.m.
Public testimony emailed and provided to the City Council: not read in open session (See Appendix A)
1. Jackson Piper (no address given)
2. Teresa Jordan, Simi Valley, CA
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project.
2. Jim Woods, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:36 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved to authorize GPPS-2022-0002 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan amendment to change the General Plan land use designation from Civic Centerto Moderate Density Residential with direction to include the concurrent filing of an application for a Zone Change from Residential Medium Density (RM) to Residential Moderate Density (RMod), a Planned Development Permit, a Tentative Tract Map, and an Affordable Housing Agreement Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5C. Consideration of General Plan Amendment Pre-screenina Review of GPPS-2022- 0001 fCitv Ventures Homebuildina. LLC), a request to change the General Plan land use designation from General Commercial and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential for a 3.61-acre site located at 1845 Oak Road (Perros) (CO Ex parte communications:
Council Member Judge reported meeting with the consultant the afternoon of April 25, 2022.
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Council Member Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Litster and Mayor Mashburn reported meeting with the consultant last week.
Mayor Mashburn opened the public portion of the hearing at 9; 20 p.m.
Public testimony emailed and provided to the City Council: not read In open session (See Appendix B)
1. Jackson Piper (no address given)
2. David Baum and robin Genchel, Simi Valley, CA
3. Greg Hebner (no address given)
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Brandon Allen, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project.
2. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project.
3. Dane Chadwick (no address given) spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:30 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos moved to authorize GPPS- 2022-0001 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment a request to change the General Plan Designation of a 3.61-acre site located at 1845 Oak Road from Genera! Commercial and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential with direction to include the concurrent filing of the applicable applications Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS. APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Litster responded to Mr. Bamforth's statement regarding the importance of prayer and thanked him for bringing his comments to the City Council.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
8 April 25, 2022
(1) ApDrova! of minutes for the City Council meeting of March 14 and 21. 2022 (Blanco) (CO)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended March 31. 2022 (Toney) (CO)
ACTION: Received and filed.
(3) Acceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACER) for Fiscal Year 2020-21 (Toney) (CC/WWD/LB/CDA/IDA/PFFA)
ACTION: Received and filed.
(4) Authorization to accept funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Emergency Management Performance Grant to fund various software, offset Emergency Services Manager's salary, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request for Funds 287 and 100 (Livingstone) (CO) ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(5) Av^ard of Contract for Construction of the Waterline Replacement Project:
Peppertree. Wells. Ehlers. Mv. Larson. Dennis, Rollins. CP76300Q31.
CP76300032. Specification No. SV 22-13. and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request (Fuchiwaki) (CCAA/WD)
ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request and award contract to J.A.
Salazar Construction & Supply Corp.
(6) Determination of incongruous vendor and award of contract for as-needed professional service to design, review, and integrate new construction projects into the Waterworks SCADA System (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Northern Digital, Inc.
(7) Award of Contracts for Professional Services to Design and Support the Construction of various Waterworks Projects. Request for Proposals No. PW 22- 02 (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Kennedy/Jenks Consultants. Inc. and Wood Rodgers, Inc.
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(8) Reinstatement and amendment to the contract between the City of Simi Valley and Venco Western. Inc., for Landscape District No. 1 Maintenance Services.
Contract B. Specification No. SV 18-18R (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Venco Western, Inc.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/lce-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Discussion and direction regarding a Militarv Equipment Use Policy for the Cltv of Simi Valley Police Department and direct staff to return with an ordinance (Livingstone) (00)
Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos moved that Council Members Cavanaugh and Judge recuse themselves from the vote because they are both on the Police Officers' Foundation (POF) Board of Directors.
Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh stated that there is no reason they should recuse themselves from the vote since the POF is strictly a fundraising committee to purchase items that are not funded by the City.
City Attorney Caceres stated that there is no conflict of interest.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to direct staff to return with a noticed public hearing to adopt the Ordinance authorizing a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Police Department. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
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10 April 25. 2022
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chalr/President Pro Tern Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
None
None
Mayor Mashburn recessed the City Council to a break at 10:37 p.m.
Mayor Mashburn reconvened the City Council at 10:47 p.m. with all Council Members present.
9B. Introduction of an Ordinance adopting the Countv of Ventura's Code of Ordinances related to animal services (Perros) (CO)
Ordinance No. 1337 - INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY REPEALING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1.
ARTICLES 1 THROUGH 7 AND AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF THE SIMI VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF VENTURA'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATED TO ANIMAL SERVICES BY REFERENCE AS
CONTAINED WITHIN DIVISION 4. CHAPTER 4, AND DIVISION 2, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 6
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to Introduce Ordinance No. 1337 repealing Title 6, Chapter 1, Articles 1 through 7 and amending Article 8 of the SimI Valley Municipal Code, and adopting the County of Ventura's Code of Ordinances related to animal services by reference as contained within Division 4, Chapter 4 and Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 6, and schedule a public hearing for May 16, 2022. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
None
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9C. General Fund - Fund Balance Policy (Toney) (CC)
Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge enacted Item IB and moved that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the 12:00 midnight deadline to conclude the agenda. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos moved to include 10% for affordable housing.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to approve the proposed General Fund - Fund Balance Policy for inclusion in the Budget and Fiscal Policies.
Council Member/Dlrector/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9D. Consideration of an ordinance of the City of Simi Vallev adding a new Chapter 45 to Title 5 of the City of Simi Valley's Municipal's Code relating to the sale and use of fireworks (Swan) (CC)
Ordinance No. 1338 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 45 TO TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY'S MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS
Resolution No. 2022-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A SCHEDULE OF CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2010- 11 ACTION: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn moved to deny introduction of Ordinance No. 1338 and adoption of Resolution No. 2022-20. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Luevanos reported she toured the Waste Management Facility, was invited and spoke on ZOOM to UC Davis about being a policymaker as an elected official, commented about Earth Day and the opening of the Wildlife Corridor over the 101 freeway, and recognized LGBTQ Day of Silence.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she met with City Ventures, LLC regarding the project on Oak Road, attended and participated in the Mt. McCoy Lighting of the Cross, and she commented about the SiFi Network cable project and their free taco truck events. She reported she attended the Economic Development Board meeting and met with KB Homes.
Council Member Judge reported he was out of state for a family matter. He recognized the Elks Lodge for an Easement Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) so that SCE can build a micro grid system on their property. He further commented that this system will keep the power on during PSPS shutoffs for about 200 homes near the Elks Lodge.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the Task Force on Business Recovery, she met with Julia Brownley regarding funds for Simi Valley, attended the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, and the Junior ROTC Pass and Review event at Royal High School. She reported she met with City Ventures, LLC regarding the project on Oak Road, she recognized the Kiwanis Club for the Easter Sunrise Breakfast event at the Simi Valley Senior Center, and she attended the Youth Council meeting. Council Member Litster reported she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, she commented about Waste Management's electronic waste drop off schedule, she attended the Simi Valley Tri Agency meeting, and met with KB Homes.
Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the Executive Action Committee of the Economic Development Committee, the Junior ROTC Pass and Review event at Royal High School, he visited EMLinQ located on Madera Avenue, and attended a car show at Royal High School.
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10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Lueyanos asked about the status of the Simi Valley Mall.
City Manager Gabler stated that he spoke with the Mall ownership who stated they would be coming in this week to file a Specific Plan Amendment application to address changes. City Manager Gabler also stated that he encouraged the mall ownership to meet with the City Council to keep Council updated on what their plans are.
Council Member Lueyanos asked for the possibility for the City to apply for grants to renoyate the bike paths throughout the City and to include bike lockers. City Manager Gabler stated that the Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District indicated in the presentation they made a couple of meetings ago, that they haye funding for the next phase 4 and still haye phases 5 & 6 that they're moving forward on. He stated that the City is working cooperatively with the Park District on grants that are coming down through the State. He also stated that the City is applying for a grant to update the City's Bicycle Master Plan that will address all of the bike locations and routes.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 12:14 p.m. in the memory of Jim Lightfoot to the meeting of May 9, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Financing Authority. Simi Valley Public
Financing Authority, Successor Agency to
the Simi Valley Community Development
Agency, and President of the Simi Valley
Library Board of Trustees
14 ATTACHMENT A
From:
To: PublicStatements
Subject: 4/25 City Council Agenda Item 5B - GPPS-2022-0002 Date: Monday, April 25, 2022 11:55:47 AM
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To the Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Simi Valley, While I would not normally be Inclined to advocate for a project that is at a low suburban-level density of just over 11 units per acre, this project is notable as a Habitat for Humanity project intended for low income families that would otherwise be unable to afford the high cost of housing in Simi Valley. In that context, this is a great project to have on a property of slightly less than one acre located adjacent to your civic center complex, Rancho Tapo Community Park, and within reasonable walking distance to the shops and services around Tapo Canyon Road and Alamo Street, urge the City Council to approve this General Plan Amendment Pre-Screening and to support this project as it moves forward.
Thank you,
Jackson Piper
Ventura County YIMBY
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15 From: Teresa :iordan
To: PublicStatements
Subject: Agenda Item No. 5B.
Date: Friday, April 22, 2022 2:01:14 PM
Attachments: 04 22 2022 CCM.docx
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Dear Members of the Council:
Attached is my April 22, 2022 letter on
Agenda Item 5B(Pre-Screening of
GPPS-2022-0002)! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jordan
Simi Valley, CA 93063
16 Simi Valley, CA 93063
April 22, 2022
Simi Valley City Council
Simi Valley City Hall
2929 Tape Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Re: Agenda Item 5B(CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PRE-SCREENING OF GPPS-2022-0002(HABITAT FOR HUMANITY),
A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION
FROM CIVIC CENTER TO MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR A
0.885-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 3802 AVENIDA SIMI).
Dear Members of the Council:
I am opposed to changing the land use designation from
Civic Center to moderate density residential.
#1 - "The purpose of" the Civic Center "designation is
to provide a suitable location for a wide variety
of governmental and public facilities in a campus
atmosphere"(Staff Report, Page 1) ! ! 1 I !
#2 - Even though a conceptual design was submitted,
no type of development is being requested with
the Pre-Screening(Staff Report, Page 1) 11!M
#3 - The Pre-Screening application requires a density
bonus to build 10 residences(Page 1) 1111!
#4 - "...while it is the applicant's intent to build
single-family detached units, it is noted that
multi-family attached units could also be built with
this request and the conceptual proposal may be
revised in order to best comply with zoning regulations within the Residential Moderate Zoning designation
and State Density Bonus law"(Page 4) 11111
Sincerely,
Teresa Jordan
17 APPENDIX B
Prom: Jackson Piper
To: PublicStatements
Subject: 4/25 Oty Coundl Meeting Agenda Item 5C
Date: Monday, April 25, 2022 12:13:28 PM
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To the Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Simi Valley, The housing situation in Southern California continues to be dire and continues to be amplified by the divergence between the skyrocketing increases in costs for both people paying a mortgage toward their homeownership and those who rent, and the very limited Increases in real wages and earnings for most of the population. This proposal for a General Plan Amendment that will enable 65 townhouses to be built on a vacant school site is a good step, but could be Improved upon if the developers of the project take advantage of the density bonus provided under AB 2345 and exchange their provision of either 15 percent very low income units (10 units), 24 percent of low income units (16 units), or 44 percent of moderate income units (for-sale only) (29 units) to allow for a project Increase in total units of 50 percent, or approximately 98 units.
Housing is needed in every community in Southern California, but housing affordable to the workforce, families, and individuals that are otherwise locked out by the high cost of housing is what is most needed. This kind of arrangement will enable a developer to profit off of a project at this location while also providing some amount of affordable housing units to help Simi Valley meet this need. Please approve this General Plan Amendment Pre-Screening, ask the applicant to take advantage of AB 2345 and develop a project that includes affordable units mixed with the market rate units that are planned, and please support this project going forward.
Thank you,
Jackson Piper
Ventura County YIMBY
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18 April 19, 2022
To: City of Simi Valley City Council Members
From: David Baum & Robin Genchel
RE: Rezoning the Phoenix School
Our family has owned the property at 1761 Oak Road for decades. We are the second-generation owners and we have seen the neighborhood change a lot over this time. We understand Califomla has a housing crisis and we believe redeveloping the Phoenix School should help ease this crisis if only locally. We support the developer's change of zoning request and hope they develop a high- quality residential project that will benefit everyone in the area.
As you know, our land was upzoned in the recent Housing Element update. The zoning was changed from Medium Residential to Moderate Residential. We believe this was the right change for the area but found it odd that the properties at 1801 and 1807 Oak Road remained Medium Residential. We encourage the council to upzone those properties to Moderate Residential or something more compatible which changing the zoning at the Phoenix School.
Thank you In advance for the consideration.
Best Regards
David Baunt"and Robin Genchel
19Aullionti&lgn ID; 3BS70e40-FDCB-497B-8D2C-«r8031D6AA4S April 19, 2022
City of Simi Valley
Attention: City Council Members
2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
RE: Phoenix School Rezoning
To Whom It May Concern,
We are writing today to express our support of the Phoenix School upzoning and redevelopment. We are long term property owners and investors in Simi Valley.
In addition to other properties, we have owned an investment property at 1801 Oak Road since 2013. As real estate investors, we understand the importance of land use policies and often invest in areas we expect to change over time.
As you may recall, several years ago, we secured approvals to develop two additional units on our property. We ultimately elected not to buildout that design and we are thankful we didn't. Now, the redevelopment of the Phoenix School and a more comprehensive plan to redevelop other parcels along Oak Road creates a much better opportunity for our propeity, the city and future residents.
As you evaluate the Phoenix School project, please consider changing the density of our propeity (and the property at 1807 Oak Road) at the same time. These two properties probably should have been rezoned when the city updated its Housing Element and upzoned the land at 1761 Oak Road to Moderate Residential.
Rezoning our property to Moderate Residential (or something higher) should result is a more holistic land plan that is more compatible which what could be developed on the Phoenix School.
We appreciate the opportunity to share our thoughts on this important land use change and hope you all take our request under consideration.
Sincerely,
CRP MANAGEMENT, INC.
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Greg Hebner, CEO