MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Simi Valley, California May 9. 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:45 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litsterand Mayor/Chair Mashburn Remote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:47 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Real Property Negotiator fCC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: APN Nos.: 500-0-291-215 and 500-0-370-145
Agency Negotiator: Brian P. Gabler, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Dimitri Soudas, Cavalia, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment
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 May 9, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Douglas Bamforth
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair
Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Councii and Boards of Directors, the appilcabie entity is identified at the end of each agenda item.
CC - 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 iDusiness hours.
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1. AGENDA REVIEW:
City Manager Gabler stated that this evening there is a Supplemental staff report for each Agenda Item 5A, 5B and 9B.
IA. ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Luevanos seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair 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
10. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of Mav 2022 as Older Americans Month (CO)
Assistant Community Services Manager Raquel Wirth read the proclamation declaring the month of May 2022 as Older Americans Month and Chair Bill Oliver accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Council On Aging.
(2) Presentation of a proclamation declaring Mav 15. 2022. as Peace Officers Memorial Dav (CO)
Chief of Police David Livingstone read the proclamation declaring May 15, 2022, as Peace Officers Memorial Day and Commander Ritchie Lew accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Police Officers.
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(3) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month (CC)
Chief of Police David Livingstone read the proclamation declaring the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month.
(4) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month (00)
Community Services Coordinator Kristin Tignac read the proclamation declaring the month of May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month and Maya Zumaya, co- founder of First Responders for Mental Health accepted the proclamation. (5) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of May 2022 as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (CO)
Deputy City Manager Samantha Argabrite read the proclamation declaring the month of May 2022 as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth, Lake Manor, OA spoke in opposition to City Council proclamations and resolutions 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 the interview and nomination panel for returning Youth Council members fSwan) (00) ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to nominate herself to serve on the interview and nomination panel for prospective returning Youth Council members to fill up to nine positions on the Youth Council. Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
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, OA, suggested that the City Council require new construction to file a declaration with the City to determine how much water will be used per year, and spoke about additional methods to conserve water.
2. Jared Held, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a Public Works Department issue with modifications made to manhole covers on his cul-de-sac.
3. Gary Hartung, Thousand Oaks, CA, spoke about water conservation at gyms specific to shower usage.
4. Scott Rosson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the SiFi Network project and private property issues.
5. Stacy Vanderschaaf, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to having a cannabis measure on the November ballot, in support of a three-year extension to the Runkle Canyon project, and commended the Simi Valley Police Department for the handling of a recent officer involved shooting.
6. Thomas Reid of Thomas Pools, Santa Clarita, CA, spoke in support of the swimming pool industry, the proper building of pools, and water mitigation measures.
7. Mike Moris, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about his current swimming pool projects in Simi Valley and pool water usage compared to watering a yard.
8. Paul Chilopoulos, Allstate Pools & Spas, Box Canyon, CA, requested that the City Council delay any motion or decision that will effect construction of new swimming pools, and spoke about pool covers that reduce water evaporation.
9. Mike Smith, Catak Pools, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the negative impacts to Simi Valley that would result from disallowing swimming pools.
10. Brooklyn Lyons, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about getting automated external defibrillators throughout Simi Valley parks.
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4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Litster thanked Ms. Lyons for her comments and efforts to have automated external defibrillators (AED) installed at the parks, and thanked the public who spoke about the water shortage swimming pool Issue. She thanked Ms.
Vanderschaaf for the Information she shared on cannabis and also for her comments commending the SimI Valley Police Department. Mayor Pro Tern Litster also addressed the private property concern raised by Mr. Rosson regarding the SIFI Network cable project.
Council Member Luevanos expressed her support of Ms. Lyons' efforts to have AEDs Installed In the parks, and thanked Mr. Bamforth for his comments on using waterlines across the country.
Council Member Cavanaugh responded to Ms. Lyons, commenting that the Police Foundation purchased AEDs for the police cars and suggested she contact them as a possible source of funding. She also stated that she believes the park district will be open to working together. Council Member Cavanaugh thanked everyone that came out and those who spoke about the swimming pool water usage issue.
Council Member Judge thanked everyone for their comments, and commented that Ms. Lyons will be honored at a future Council meeting for the assistance she rendered to a citizen at a park pickleball court.
Mayor Mashburn thanked the public, and the pool business owners who came out and spoke about the water shortage swimming pool Issue. He addressed the discussion about the cannabis Issue and commented that the City Council has not made a decision. Mayor Mashburn addressed the Issue Mr. Rosson raised about the SIFI cable project Indicating that more discussion will be taking place.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider a request from Runkle Canyon. LLC for an amendment to the Runkle Canyon Development Agreement DA-2021-Q001 (DA-04-01 AMD#04) to allow a five-vear time extension for the Runkle CanvonAA/oodlands Prolect, located at the south terminus of Sequoia and Talbert avenues, and Watson and Comet avenues: pursuant to Public Resources Code 21166. additional environmental review is not required: and introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (CO) Minutes
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Ordinance No. 1339 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIM! VALLEY APPROVING A REQUEST FROM RUNKLE CANYON. LLC FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE RUNKLE CANYON DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DA- 2021-0001 {DA-04-01 AMD#04) TO ALLOW A THREE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION
FOR THE RUNKLE CANYON/WOODLANDS PROJECT, LOCATED AT THE SOUTH
TERMINUS OF SEQUOIA AND TALBERT AVENUES, AND WATSON AND COMET
AVENUES
Mayor Mashburn opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:23 p.m.
Public testimony emailed and provided to the Council: not read in open session (See Appendix A)
1. Rocky Rhodes, Simi Valley, CA.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke in opposition to a five-year extension and in support of a three-year extension:
1. Rebecca, Uzemeck, Simi Valley, CA.
2. Al Alvarez, Simi Valley, CA.
3. Ivana Mayer, Simi Valley, CA.
4. Dusan Stankovic, Simi Valley, CA.
5. Julianne Pinter, Simi Valley, CA.
6. Howard Roth, Simi Valley, CA.
7. Barbra Williamson, Simi Valley, CA.
8. Doreen Stoutland, Simi Valley, CA.
9. Craig Rayburn, Simi Valley, CA.
10. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA.
11.Michael Napal, Simi Valley, CA.
The following submitted speakers cards in opposition to or in support of a three-vear extension but did not wish to speak:
1. Dayna Fredrickson, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition to.
2. Darlene Alexa Broadbent, Simi Valley, CA, in support of a three-year extension.
3. Mary Alvarez, Simi Valley, CA, in support of three-year extension
4. Cristina Boykins, Simi Valley, CA, in support of three-year extension.
5. Valdas Ealinaltis, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition to.
6. Jurgita Galinaitiene, Simi Valley, CA, in support of three-year extension.
7. Royce Cadwell (no address given), in support of a three-year extension.
8. Debbie Bernard, Simi Valley, CA, in support of a three-year extension.
9. Raphavi Uppalapati (no address given), in support of a three-year extension.
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10.Taylor Johnston, Simi Valley, CA, in support of a three-year extension.
11. Rota Ramineni (no address given), in support of a three-year extension.
12. Sandra Grieve, Simi Valley. CA, in support of a three-year extension.
13. Nicole Raven, Simi Valley, CA, in support of a three-year extension.
14. David Noya (no address given), in support of a three-year extension.
15. Tanya Noya (no address given), in support of a three-year extension.
16. JR Kehoe, Simi Valley, CA, in support of a three-year extension.
17. Christian Kehoe, Simi Valley, CA, In support of a three-year extension.
IS.Stacy Vanderschaaf, Simi Valley, CA, in support of a three-year extension.
19.Salvi/a Scarpone, Simi Valley, CA, in support of a three-year extension.
Mayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:58 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1339 approving Development Agreement Amendment No. DA-2021-0001 (DA-04-01 AMD#04) to allow a three-year time extension, and reuse of the Certified Final Environmental Impact Report and Addendum for the Runkle CanyonAA/oodlands project. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Mashburn recessed the City Council to a break at 9:05 p.m.
Mayor Mashburn reconvened the City Council at 9:16 p.m. with all Council Members present.
5B. A public hearing to consider City-initiated Municipal Code text amendments fZ-S- 2022-0001). to amend portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code to provide clarifications, definitions, and updated development permit procedures: a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): and introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (001 Ordinance No. 1341 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR Z-S-2022-0001. TO AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE
SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATIONS, DEFINITIONS, AND UPDATED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES; A DETERMINATION
THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
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There being no public testimony Mayor Mashburn opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:31 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1341 approving Zone Text Amendment Z-S-2022-0001 to amend portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code, to provide clarifications, definitions, and updated development permit procedures; and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS. APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
11. Michael Lasher, Simi Valley, CA, Staff Director of California Pool and Spa Association, spoke about methods to conserve water if you have a pool and about regulations that will impact the swimming pool industry.
12. Amar Nadig, Sewa International, spoke about their food distribution program and their plans to open a facility in Simi Valley.
13. Glen Becerra, Simi Valley, CA, Athens Services, spoke about Waste Management, Athens Services, and about the City Council choosing businesses that provide the best service for Simi Valley.
14. Elena Johnson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to a marijuana initiative on the ballot.
15. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA. spoke against the sale of cannabis in Simi Valley, and about the effect of water restrictions on swimming pools. 6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Luevanos responded to the comments made by Mr. Nadig regarding the food distribution. She addressed Mr. Becerra's comments with regards to waste management services and choosing the services that most benefits the community.
She also stated she would reserve her responses to the comments made regarding marijuana and the pools until these items are discussed on the agenda.
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Item 9B was pulled out of order to be heard by the City Council before Item 7 - CONSENT
CALENDAR
9B. Adoption of a resolution limiting outdoor watering to one day per week (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
Resolution No. WWD-286 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 DECLARING A WSCP
STAGE IV WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION WWD- 285
ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to rescind Resolution No.
WWD-285, and adopt Resolution No. WWD-286 declaring a Water Shortage Contingency Plan Stage IV Water Supply Shortage as amended \Arith regard to pools that are already permitted. The motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster moved to rescind Resolution No. WWD- 285, and adopt Resolution No. WWD-286 declaring a Water Shortage Contingency Plan Stage IV Water Supply Shortage with amendment to Include the following sentence at the end of Section 4: The District will allow the initial filling of residential swimming pools and outdoor spas, and all pools must be covered when not in use.
Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to appoint herself to serve on Metropolitan Water District Task Force. The motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Mayor/Chair Mashburn moved to appoint Council Member/Director Judge to serve on Metropolitan Water District Task Force. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member/Director Luevanos pulled Consent Items 2 and 5 for discussion. (1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetina of April 11 and 25, 2022 (Blanco) (CO
ACTION; Approved minutes.
(2) Award of professional services contracts for on-call pavement engineering, material testing, and Inspection services. RFQ No. PW 22-05 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contracts to Twining. Inc., Filippin Engineering. Inc.. and Converse Consultants.
(3) Award of contract to Toro Enterprises. Inc.. for construction of the FY 2021-22 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program (Cochran Street from Tapo Canyon Road to Sequoia Avenue). CP60000018. Specification No. SV 22-15 (Fuchiwaki) ICCi
ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(4) Authorization to accept up to $98.976 in joint funding from the State Community Development Block Grant with the cities of Moorpark and Thousand Oaks for a regional evacuation plan and an emergency preparedness outreach campaign, approve a memorandum of understanding between the cities of Moorpark. Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, and authorize the City Manager to execute the City of Simi Valley's portion of the grant program and other documents as may be reguired (Livingstone) (00)
ACTION: Approved request.
(5) Consideration of a resolution implementing the provisions of AB 361 (Gabler) iCCi
Resolution No. 2022-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE
MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-21
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ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
8A. Discussion and possible action regarding results of Neighborhood Councils Cannabis surveys (Arqabrite) fCC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster moved to receive and file this report.
Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES; Council Members/Directors Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8B. Consideration of proposed proiects to be funded through American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Act (Gabler) (CO
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve the revised allocation of ARPA projects and direct staff to initiate contracts \with vendors and partner agencies to implement the spending plan. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Council Member/Director 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 Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Consideration of the Arts Commission's proposal to modify the Simi Vallev Cultural Arts Center Financial Operating Structure for a five-year term (Swan) (CO) ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to approve the revised Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Operating Structure as presented. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Item 98 was pulled out of order to be heard by the City Council before Item 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Judge reported he participated in a booth at the Simi Valley Street Fair, he had a meeting with a citizen to assist in completing a business license, and he attended the League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting.
He reported he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference and the General Assembly in Palm Desert, and he recognized Mother's Day.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards weekend event in Ojai, and she worked at the Rotary Softball Tournament event held at Rancho Santa Susana Park.
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Council Member Luevanos reported she attended the Simi Valley Street Fair, the Power of Love banquet for Planned Parenthood, participated in conducting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit interviews, and toured Moorpark College. She reported she had a meeting with Jeff Segovia of Ventura County Public Health, and attended a joint meeting with the California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the Los Angeles Regional Water Board regarding the Santa Susana Field Lab.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported she attended the presentation of the Lew Roth Lifetime Achievement Award at Apollo High School, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional conference and General Assembly in Palm Desert, and participated in Children's Book Day at the Simi Valley Library. She reported she attended a joint meeting with the California Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Toxic Substances, Control and the Los Angeles Regional Water Board regarding the Santa Susana Field Lab, and she recognized Mother's Day.
Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the Simi Valley Street Fair and the National Day of Prayer event held near the flagpole at City Hall. He stated he participated in Children's Book Day at the Simi Valley Library, and noted that Simi Valley Police Officers participated as well.
10B. Citv Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Judge requested the City Hall sign be lit in blue for Peace Officers Memorial Day. City Manager Gabler stated that this request would be taken care of.
Council Member Luevanos requested that a proclamation be presented for the first week of May next year in recognition of Teacher Appreciation week. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
Council Member Luevanos requested that the report presented by General Manager of Calleguas Municipal Water District, Tony Goff be provided to the City Council. City Manager agreed. She also requested a report on the plan of where the water will come from to fill pools. City Manager Gabler stated that staff will provide a report of the plan to balance out the water savings. Council Member Luevanos recognized Mexican Mother's day May 10.
Mayor Mashburn asked the City Attorney's Office to find out the outcome of Waste Management's accusations against Athens and what the actions of the District Attorney have been. City Attorney Caceres stated that he has provided a brief update to the City Council and will continue to follow up with the District Attorney and report back after June 30, 2022. He also indicated that he is in contact with the state agency responsible for this case.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 11:59 p.m. in the memory of Emory Clay Vaught, Sr., to the meeting of May 16, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
Keith L. Mashburn, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, ^ California, Chair" of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
cy Bl^co, City Clerk/District Secretary
15 APPENDIX A
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Subject: Agenda item 5A
Date: Monday, May 09, 2022 1:08:46 PM
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Dear Mr. Mayor, City Council, City Manager and staff:
My name is Rocky Rhodes and I've been a resident of Simi Valley for 12 years.
I am writing today to ask you to accept the recommendation of the planning commission for three-year extension on the Runkle Canyon project. I understand that it is unlikely that all of the units will be finalized and built in that timeframe, but an additional extension can be authorized at a time in the future near the three-year mark.
My concern for the project is that the developer has had ample opportunity to break ground, sell properties, and complete the project. Instead of doing so however they sought to maximize profits by delaying building and attempting to sell the 1 acre parcels as a complete single unit.
Nothing in the five-year extension would keep them for delaying another five years, waiting for a different city council, and then asking for an extension again or a change in the development agreement.
I don't know for sure, but I believe that City Of Simi Valley and KB homes has had a very good relationship of development over the years. It would appear that they are testing the good will of the city by not following through on the development agreed, in the timeframe agreed to. I think the city is showing good will by extending the timeframe, but should trust but verify that KB homes will show the same good will.
With that being noted, I think 3 years 'trust' with a way to verify and get the results needed is appropriate.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this.
Rocky Rhodes