MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California May 16. 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/President Pro Tem Ulster 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 - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9fd)f4):
Two (2) potential cases
(CC)
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Caceres reported that by a unanimous vote the City of Simi Valley City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by the City against Johnathan Clark. He further reported that by a unanimous vote the City of Simi Valley City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to initiate a lawsuit to attempt to recover property damage incurred by the City against Chika Enwere.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Rocky Rhodes
ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos,
Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President
Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
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.
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 business hours.
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1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabier noted supplemental material for Agenda Item 9A.
IA. ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos seconded the motion. (GC/WWD/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 declaring the week of May 15 through May 21. 2022, as Public Works Week (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read the proclamation declaring the week of May ISthrough May 21, 2022, as Public Works Week.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing the observance of Arbor Dav and declaring the week of May 16 through Mav 22 as Simi Valley Arbor Week (CC) Environmental Services Director Stratis Perros read the proclamation recognizing the observance of Arbor Day and declaring the week of May 16 through May 22 as Simi Valley Arbor Week.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
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3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
30. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council Member Krish Kothiya (CC) Youth Council Member Krish Kothiya 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. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commented about recent shootings, complimented the Cultural Arts Center on their current production, praised both the Simi Valley Planning Commissioners and the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, commented on fireworks, cannabis dispensaries, and ballot Measures A and B.
2. Tarek Rizkalla, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about safety concerns with the growing street vendor population in his residential neighborhood.
3. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, commented about water restriction concerns including City Hall sprinkler usage not being in compliance, and variances in the water restrictions throughout the region.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Litster thanked Mr. Piechowski for his comments concerning water, thanked Mr. Rizkalla for his comments and mentioned the Police Department is working on a presentation concerning street venders. She also agreed with Mr.
Lapper's comments on the performance at the Cultural Arts Center.
Council Member Luevanos thanked Mr. Piechowski for coming and discussing water issues. She also stated that she appreciates all who came to participate in our local government. She commented on the water issues and addressed Mr. Rizkalla's concerns regarding street venders. She thanked Mr. Lapper for his comments and addressed some of his concerns.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
May 16, 2022
5A. A public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 1337 to consider amendments to the Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 6 Animal Regulations and adoption of portions of the County of Ventura's code of ordinances related to animal services by reference (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.
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There being no public testimony Mayor Mashburn opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:09 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1337 amending Title 6 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/Presldent Pro Tem Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5B. A public hearing and introduction of an ordinance authorizing the military equipment use policy for the City of Simi Valley Police Department (Livingstone) (CCl Ordinance No. 1342 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 45 ("MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY") TO TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Mayor Mashburn opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:01 p.m.
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The foliowinq submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, expressed appreciation to the Simi Valley Police Department and commented about the discussion on military equipment.
Mayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:05 p.m.
By consensus, the City Council moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1342 authorizing a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Police Department.
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: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 2, 3, 7, 8, and 10 for discussion. (1) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended April 30. 2022 (Johnson) (CO)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Community Projects Grant Performance Report for the third quarter activities and authorize the release of contingency funds (Perros) (CO
ACTION: Received and filed.
(3) Approval of agreement for data processing, printing, stuffing and mailing services between the Citv of Simi Valley. Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 and Infosend. Inc. (Johnson) (CCAA/WD)
ACTION: Approved agreement v\/ith Infosend.
(4) Approval of a revised contract v^ith Ventura County Animal Services for Fiscal Years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 and authorization for the Citv Manager to annually execute the associated Service Level Agreements (Perros) (CO ACTION: Approved contract with Ventura County Animal Services. (5) Award of contract for the Easv-Arrovo Simi Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project, Specification No. SV 22-16 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Charles King Company.
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(6) Approve a Second Amendment and Assignment and Assumption to the April
1. 2020 contract with Truman Arnold Companies to purchase unleaded and diesel fuel for City vehicles and authorize the Citv Manager to execute any further non-monetary contract changes (Livingstone) (CC) ACTION: Approved second amendment with Truman Arnold Companies. (7) Adoption of resolutions initiating the FY 2022-23 assessment process for Landscape District No. 1 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMl VALLEY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, EVIDENCING THE
COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR ON THOSE LOTS WITHIN SIMl VALLEY LANDSCAPE
DISTRICT NO. 1. DESCRIBING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. AND
ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT
Resolution No. 2022-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMl VALLEY, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR SIMl VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1
Resolution No. 2022-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMl VALLEY, DECLARING ITS INTENTION, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS ON THOSE LOTS OR PARCELS WITHIN SIMl VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1. DESCRIBING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
THEIR LOCATION, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR AND GIVING
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE
QUESTION OF THE LEVY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
ACTION: Adopted Resolution Nos. 2022-22, 2022-23 and 2022-24. (8) Adoption of a resolution approving the Citv of Simi Valley Local Road Safety Plan (Fuchiwaki) (00)
Resolution No. 2022-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMl VALLEY APPROVING THE CITY OF SIMl VALLEY LOCAL
ROAD SAFETY PLAN
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-25.
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(9) Adoption of a resolution implementing a schedule of sanitation service rates and fees, as authorized and approved by Ordinance no. 1300 and authorizing the County of Ventura to collect residential sanitation service rates on the tax roll for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY IMPLEMENTING A SCHEDULE OF SANITATION
RATES AND FEES AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO
COLLECT RESIDENTIAL SANITATION SERVICE RATES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-26.
(10) Adoption of a resolution establishing a water service standby charge for FY 2022-23 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
Resolution No. WWD-287 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
ESTABLISHING A WATER SERVICE STANDBY CHARGE FOR FY 2022-23 ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. WWD-287.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 4, 5, 6. and 9. 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
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 2, 3, 7, 8, and 10. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
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9. NEW BUSINESS:
May 16. 2022
9A. Authorization for the City Manager to execute a contract between the City of Simi Valley and Library Systems and Services. LLC for the provision of library services through June 30. 2027 (S\wan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract between the City of Simi Valley and Library Systems & Services, LLC for the provision of library services through June 30, 2027. 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 Jem Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Luevanos reported she attended the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors meeting, the Ventura County AIDS Walk, and spoke about the return of Girl Scout Day Camp.
Council Member Judge reported he participated in conducting interviews for Neighborhood Council #2, chaired the Taskforce on Homelessness, and he visited Mr. Fries Man, a new restaurant on Tapo Canyon Blvd.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she participated in conducting interviews for Neighborhood Council #2, attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board meeting, and the Ventura County Animal Services quarterly meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported she attended the Veterans Foundation meeting, the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force, the Simi Valley Education Foundation meeting, and the Ventura County Taxpayers Association breakfast meeting. She reported she attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting in Camarillo, a retirement event for Simi Valley School District Superintendent Jason Peplinski, and she visited Berylwood Elementary School. Mayor Pro Tern Litster also reported she toured Moorpark College and commented on their new amphitheater plans. She attended the production of Something Rotten at the Cultural Arts Center, the ribbon cutting for Mr. Fries Man, and the 50 year anniversary of UCLA's Urban Planning Department.
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Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the joint City of Simi Valley and Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting, he met with the City Manager and Hummingbird Nest representatives to address road and parking concerns, and attended the Ventura County Taxpayers Association breakfast meeting.
10B. Citv Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested a proclamation for Juneteenth. City Manager Gabler stated this proclamation Is scheduled for the next agenda.
Council Member Luevanos requested that staff draft an ordinance banning tattoos or wearing paraphernalia that promotes white supremacy while at work or in any capacity representing the City. Mayor Pro Tem Litster requested to first have a report on this matter. City Manager Gabler stated that staff will provide information to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. in the memory of Elfriede Becerra, former Council Member Glen Becerra's mother, to the meeting of June 13, 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,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees
anco, City Clerk/District /Board Secretary