Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Council and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of eac h agenda item.
CC – City Council PFA – Public Financing Authority
WWD – Waterworks District No. 8 SA – Successor Agency
IDA – Industrial Development Authority LB – Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees PFFA – Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority 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.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
Consent (1)
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
S
imi Valley, California June 13, 2022
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:15 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
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LL CALL: Present: Council Members /Directors L uevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn R emote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:17 p.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
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) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Prestige Striping Services Inc. v. City of Simi Valley Case No.: 56-2021-00552215-CU-BC-VTA
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) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (CC)
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)
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LOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Caceres stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on June 13, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
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EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ian Nelson
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ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair
Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabler noted supplemental material on Agenda Item 9A.
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1B. 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).
1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to the Grace Brethren World Champions Ventura County Teams – 986A & 6986E for receiving Create Awards and Amaze Awards (CC)
Deputy City Manager Samantha Argabrite read and Mayor Mashburn presented Certificates of Commendation to the Grace Brethren World Champions Ventura County Teams – 986A & 6986E for receiving Create Awards and Amaze Awards.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month (CC)
Deputy City Manager Samantha Argabrite read the proclamation declaring the month of June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month.
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Mayor Mashburn requested that the City sign be l it in rainbow colors for the remainder of the month. City Manager Gabler stated that it will be done.
(3) Presentation of an Honorary Resolution in celebration of Juneteenth (CC)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the honorary resolution in celebration of Juneteenth.
(4) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee members (CC)
Deputy Public Works Director (Transit) Ben Gonzales presented Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee members Donna Delaney and Steven Dean.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke in opposition to City Council proclamations that identify groups based on sexual orientation, social behavior, political, and religious beliefs.
2. Sandra Aldene, Ventura County Representative Consumer Advisory Committee - University Center of Excellence and Developmental Disabilities, spoke about disabilities, access to services, and thanked the Council for the LGBTQ proclamation.
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointment of Simi Valley Arts Commissioners (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, John Dantona, Janet Plant, and Stephanie Wilson to the Simi Valley Arts Commission for two- year terms. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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(2) Appointment of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee Members (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member /Director Cavanaugh moved to approve and the Mayor appoint, Isabel Huerta, Leanne Ford, Rebecca McCann, Ruth Lauro, and Theresa Lewis to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. Council Member/Director Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members /Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-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, CA, spoke about school shootings, mental health, violent video games, and the need for mental health services to become a number one priority.
2. Evelyn Gatewood, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the reduction in health benefits funding for retired personnel.
3. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke about the right of the people to defend themselves, and in support of Simi Valley Police Department issuing permits to carry concealed weapons (CCW).
4. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Measures A & B, in support of the SVPD advertising campaign about dangerous fireworks, in support of flying the Pride Flag at City Hall, and budget concerns.
5. Daniel Porter, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the City Council for their hard work and accomplishments, and spoke about his concerns with the growing pension and retirement benefits liabilities.
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6. John Gatewood, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns wi th the retirement and health benefits budget.
7. James Bartholomew, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about budget concerns, cited not enough time was given for a critical review, and spoke in support of funding traffic striping.
8. Richard Perini, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the positive things Waste Management is doing, and their contributions to charity events in Simi Valley.
9. Rocky Rhodes, Simi Valley, CA, commended the City for the open and transparent budget process and for several staff presentations prior to its submittal.
10. Aleyah Ewing, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the City budget process, and requested the Budget Advisory Committee be reinstated to increase community involvement.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Mashburn expressed his support of the LGBTQ Pride Month proclamation, and commented he respectfully disagreed with Mr. Boyer’s comments about the proclamation. He agreed with Mr. Bamforth’s comments on mental health issues, and he expressed his appreciation to Mr. Rhodes for the positive nature of his and his group’s comments about the budget. He addressed a comment made about Fireworks and noted there is a difference between safe and sane fireworks and dangerous fireworks. Mayor Mashburn addressed the comment made about the LGBTQ Pride Flag and explained that City policy is that no flag shall fly on the flag pole other than the City, State, and United States flags, other arrangements are made to recognize groups.
Council Member Luevanos thanked everyone for being at the meeting in person and commented she will continue to fight for it to be offered via Zoom. She thanked those who attended the budget meetings and commented her support of postponing review of the budget to give the residents more time to review the document. She addressed the comment made about the LGBTQ Pride Flag and noted that Ventura County and the State Capital have flown the LGBTQ Pride Flag without any issue. Council Member Luevanos expressed her support of the LGBTQ Pride Month Proclamation and the Juneteenth Proclamation.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster thanked Mr. Bamforth for his perspective on mental health and expressed her agreement that mental health should be a number one priority. She thanked the public that actively engaged in the budget process for their ideas and comments. Mayor Pro Tem Litster thanked Mr. Perini for his comments on the excellent job Waste Management is doing and talked about her visit to the facility.
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Council Member Cavanaugh thanked Mr. Bamforth and agreed that mental health is one of the greatest problems in our country. She responded to Mr. Boyer’s request for SVPD to issue permits to carry a concealed weapon (CCW) and advised that the Ventura County Sheriff does issue them and there is no need to duplicate the effort.
Council Member Cavanaugh addressed Mr. Lapper’s comments about fireworks and noted there are existing penalties in place for violations. She commented it was nice to see and hear the public involved in the budget, acknowledged Mr. Perini’s comments on Waste Management, and thanked Ms. Ewing for voicing some of her concerns.
Council Member Judge thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and speaking, particularly about the budget. He commented that it i s not hard to get a CCW in Ventura County through the Sheriff’s Department if you are not a felon and that much of it can be done online.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 assessments for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1 and adoption of a resolution approving the assessments (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022- 27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THOSE
LOTS AND PARCELS INCLUDED WITHIN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1, LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23, AND
ORDERING IMPROVEM ENTS SPECIFIED IN THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AS APPROVED IN RESOLUTION NO. 2022-23
There being no public testimony Mayor Mashburn opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:57 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to adopt a Resolution No. 2022- 27 approving the FY 2022-23 assessments for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1.
Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 12 for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster pulled Consent Item 11 for discussion.
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings for May 9 and 16, 2022 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Approval of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Operating Budget and Operating Plan (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
2. 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
(3) Authorization to accept funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Grant Program to purchase supplies and equipment for the Disaster Service Worker Team and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request for Fund 287 (Livingstone) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request and Supplemental Budget.
(4) Approval of Amendment No. 5 extending the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Simi Valley and the Simi Valley Unified School District for compressed natural gas fueling at the Simi Valley Transit Maintenance Facility (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Amendment No. 5 with Simi Valley Unified School District.
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(5) Receipt of the Simi Valley Council On Aging Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Request.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
5. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(6) Establishment of budget for professional services for building improvements at the Department of Motor Vehicles facility, appropriate $200,000 from the General Fund to the Public Facilities Improvement Fund 655, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request (Gabler) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Request.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
6. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(7) Award of contract for the purchase of a trailer -mounted centrifugal pump, Specification No. SV 22-18, approval of a Supplemental Budget Request, in the Waterworks District Fund (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Charles King Co.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
7. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(8) Reinstatement and amendment to contract between the City of Simi Valley and Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates (HdL), for sales and use tax management and audit services (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Approved amendment to contract with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates (HdL).
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 8. Mayor/Chair Mashburn seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(9) Adoption of resolutions calling and giving notice of holding a General Municipal Election and contracting with the County Elections Official to render services and supplies, and confirming of regulations pertaining to materials submitted to the electorate (Blanco) (CC)
Resolution No.2022- 28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CIT Y COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO CONSOLIDATE THIS ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 202 2
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
Resolution No.2022- 29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
VENTURA COUNTY TO PERMIT THE COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL TO
RENDER SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DAY OF THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION
ACTION: Adopted Resolution Nos. 2022-28 and 2022-29.
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(10) Adoption of a resolution establishing the City’s Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Appropriations Limit (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No.2022-30 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-30.
(11) Consideration of a resolution confirming and renewing the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency and consideration of a resolution implementing the provisions of AB 361 (Gabler) (CC)
Resolution No.2022-31 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING AND RENEWING THE PROCLAMATION
OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
Resolution No.2022-32 – 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 Nos. 2022-31 and 2022-32.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 11. Council Member/Director Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(12) Adoption of a resolution accepting the Final Map, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and approving securities for Tract No. 5734-1, located at 3301 Lost Canyons Drive (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No.2022-33 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ACCEPTING TH E FINAL MAP, SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING SECURITIES FOR TRACT NO. 5734-1, LOCATED AT 3301 LOST CANYONS DRIVE
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ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-33.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 12. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster 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
(13) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the levy of a special tax for Fiscal Year 2022- 23 for Community Facilities District No. 2004- 1 of the City of Simi Valley (Town Center Project) (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No.2022-34 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY (TOWN CENTER PROJECT), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-34.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 13 . Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Mashburn recessed the Council to a break at 8:40 p.m.
Mayor Mashburn reconvened the Council at 8:56 p.m. with all City Council Members present.
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
8A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1339 approving a request from Runkle Canyon, LLC for an amendment to the Runkle Canyon Development Agreement DA -2021-0001 Minutes
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(DA-04-01 AMD#4) 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 (Perros) (CC)
Ordinance No. 1339 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI 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
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Litster moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1339.
Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1341 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 (CEQA) (Perros) (CC)
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)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1341 .
Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8C. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1342 authorizing the Military Equipment Use Policy for the City of Simi Valley Police Department (Livingstone) (CC) Minutes
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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
ACTION: Council Member/Director Judge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1342 .
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
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Review and approval of the FY 2022- 23 Budget, approval of Five- Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022-23 to FY 2026-27, approval of FY 2022-23 Transit Budget and Program of Projects, and adoption of resolutions (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-35 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 53 AND FOR ANY TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE AND OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES
ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Resolution No. 2022-36 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -16 TO MODIFY SALARY
RANGES OF CERTAIN GENERAL UNIT -DESIGNATED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS,
RETITLE THE WATERWORKS SERVICES WORKER SERIES, AND PROVIDE
RELATED SALARY INCREASES TO INCUMBENTS, AND RESCINDING ALL
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH
Resolution No. 2022-37 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -39 TO RETITLE THE
MANAGEMENT-DESIGNATED CLASSIFICATION OF COURT LIAISON TO
INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT
Resolution No. 2022-38 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -50 TO DELETE THE
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ATTORNEY AND RELATED SALARY RANGE, AND RECLASSIFY THE
INCUMBENT TO A CONFIDENTIAL-DESIGNATED CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY AND RELATED SALARY RANGE
Resolution No. 2022-39 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-16 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2022-13 TO RETITLE THE CLASSIFICATION OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF TO
ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF
Resolution No. 2022-40, WWD-288, SA-11, PL-32 – A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY APPROVING THE FY 2022 -23
ANNUAL BUDGET AND THE FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2022-23 TO FY 2026-27
ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to postpone Agenda Item 9A until the June 27, 2022 City Council meeting.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Council Member /Director Cavanaugh moved to approve the Simi Valley Transit FY 2022- 23 Program of Projects to be forwarded to the Ventura County Transportation Commission; and to adopt Resolution No. 2022-35 authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit the filing of grant applications with the FTA; and to adopt Resolution No. 2022- 36 to modify salary ranges of certain General U nit- designated job classifications, retitle the Waterworks Services Worker series, and provide related salary increases to incumbents, and rescinding all previous resolutions to the extent that they are in conflict herewith; and to adopt Resolution No. 2022-37 to retitle the Management -designated classification of Court Liaison to Investigative Assistant; and to adopt Resolution No. 2022- 38 to identify a new Confidential - designated classification of Senior Assistant City Attorney; and to adopt Resolution NO. 2022-39 to retitle the classification of Deputy Police Chief to Assistant Police Chief; and to adopt Resolution No. 2022-40/WWD-288/SA-11/PL-32 approving the FY 2022-23 Annual Budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022- 23 to FY 2026 -27 incorporating the previously adopted budgets for the Cultural Arts Center and Council On Aging. Council Member/Director Judge 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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10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Luevanos reported she attended the Clean Power Alliance meeting, Simi Pride event at Rancho Simi Community Park, and the Water Education for Latino Leaders conference.
Council Member Judge reported he participated in nominating candidates to serve on the Arts Commission and Neighborhood Council #4. He thanked the Senior Center and the Council On Aging for putting on the Wellness Expo, and noted it was very well attended. Council Member Judge recognized Memorial Day and reported he attended the Happy Face Music Festival, a Veteran’s Festival, and a Memorial Day concert at the Elks Lodge. He reported he attended the first Calleguas Municipal Water District Drought Task Force meeting, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee and Regional Council meeting, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting. Council Member Judge reported he attended the Simi Valley Community Council President’s Breakfast held to honor community volunteers, and he attended the Council On Aging meeting. He reported he attended the annual Ride for the Blue event that is held to honor Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus, and noted the event was well attended with 400 bikers.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she participated in conducting Neighborhood Council interviews, attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Board meeting, and she recognized the Ventura County Animal Shelter Build a Bed event and noted 208 beds were built. She congratulated the new senior police officers sworn in, attended the EDC Executive Board meeting, and she attended the Simi Valley Library Summer Reading Kick Off with her grandson and spoke about the numerous activities available. Council Member Cavanaugh recognized the Kiwanis Club for providing a hot dog stand for the Library event.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the Wellness Expo, the Simi Valley PTA/PTSA awards, toured the Waste Management recycling facility, and attended the Sinaloa Middle School portfolio review. She reported she attended Simi Valley Arts Fest, a Royal High School musical, the Swearing-In Ceremony for several new senior police officers, and she participated in conducting Neighborhood Council interviews.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Lew Roth awards, the Senior Center luncheon held to celebrate Older Americans month, and the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administration Committee
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meeting. She reported she attended the W ood Ranch Elementary School Open House, a Mountain View Elementary School retirement celebration, the Simi Valley Community Council President’s Breakfast, and she volunteered and assisted with the Simi Valley Education Foundation Golf Tournament. Mayor Pro Tem Litster attended the Youth Council meeting, the Task Force on Business Development, the Ajna Urban Yoga Studio grand opening, and the Council On Aging meeting.
Mayor Mashburn reported he conducted a tour of City Hall to a group of Scouts, he attended the Happy Face Music Festival, and thanked the Simi Valley Police Department for everything they do. He reported he met with the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and Simi Valley Auto Dealers at Fun Burger, a new Simi Valley restaurant. Mayor Mashburn reported he attended a telephone meeting with Congressman Mike Garcia and the City Manager regarding funding. He reported he attended the Simi Valley Library Summer Reading Kick Off, and the Ajna Urban Yoga Studio grand opening.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Judge requested that a previous ordinance regarding cargo containers on private property be agenized for discussion. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
Council Member Luevanos requested that rainbow lights be displayed for the month of June for LGBTQ Pride Month. Mayor Mashburn approved the lights during Agenda Item 1D2.
Council Member Luevanos requested that the Pride flag be flown at City Hall. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Council Member Luevanos requested that an ordinance be agenized to discuss the elimination of nonfunctional turf within the City and to include parks and schools. City Manager Gabler will have staff provide a memo to City Council members regarding meeting the current water reduction guidelines.
Mayor Mashburn requested the City prepare a letter be sent to the Uvalde, Texas City Council to acknowledge their loss. City Manager Gabler agreed.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 10:39 p.m. in the memory of Eric Smith and Officer Houston Tipping of the Los Angeles Police Department , to the meeting of June 27, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Keith L. Mashburn, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
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Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary
17 Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Council and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of eac h agenda item.
CC – City Council PFA – Public Financing Authority
WWD – Waterworks District No. 8 SA – Successor Agency
IDA – Industrial Development Authority LB – Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees PFFA – Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority
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.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California June 27, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem /Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Remote: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION
:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Four (4) potential cases
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 June 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Robert Martin
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors /Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Remote: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
Absent: None
18 Minutes
June 27, 2022
1. AGENDA REVIEW:
1A. ACTION: Council Member/Vice- 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 Judge seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/LB)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees L uevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1B. 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).
1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
: None
1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Neighborhood Council Executive Board members (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Emily Habib p resented Mahmood Bholat, Rainford Hunter, Bernadine Schache, Alan Barkwill, Gloria Bowman, Julia Feig, Benjamin Panama, Frederick Peterson, and Tamara Wirtz with Certificates of Appreciation.
(2) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members (CC)
Management Analyst Jennifer Del Toro p resented Rainford Hunter, Dmitry Erman, Benjamin Panama, Bobby Calderon, Marietta Sperry, Matheus Brocchi, and Marisa Latham French with Certificates of Appreciation.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
19 Minutes
June 27, 2022
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the nomination of a candidate to be appointed to the Neighborhood Council.
2. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke in opposition to the City Council selecting certain days and months in recognition of special groups commenting it is not within the City Council’s authority.
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS :
3A. APPOINTMENTS
:
(1) Ratification of the appointment of a Representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (CC)
ACTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to ratify the appointment of Janet Plant as one of the City’s representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2022, and concluding on June 30, 2024. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustee Luevanos, Cavanaugh, J udge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem L itster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(2) Appointment of Neighborhood Council Executive Board members to the four Neighborhood Councils (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to approve all nominees except Richard Perini pending an investigation into his social media.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Judge moved to approve, and for the Mayor to appoint Elsa Dreckmann, Debbie Gainey, Mark Luker, David Mosso, and Cameron Thompson to Neighborhood Council #1, Al Brown, Iann Mena, Richard Perini, Gayle Sutton, and Raine Wiseman to Neighborhood Council #2, Timothy Atencio, Bridget Charboneau, Andy Hanna, Lyle Jackson, and Jeremy Yablan to 20 Minutes
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Neighborhood Council #3, and Kris Mauldin, Amy Obringer, Salwa Scarpone, Jan Smith, and Gina Truncale to Neighborhood Council #4 for a term commencing on July 1, 2022, and expiring on June 30, 2024. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: C ouncil Members/Directors//Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(3) Reappointment of President Mashburn and President Pro Tem Litster to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees, and adoption of a resolution (Swan) (LB)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-41 reappointing Board President Mashburn and President Pro Tem Litster to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees for additional terms beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
Resolution 2022-41
: A RESOLUTION OF THE SIMI VALLE Y LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES REAPPOINTING BOARD PRESIDENT MASHBURN AND PRESIDENT
PRO TEM LITSTER TO THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
:
(1) Presentation by SiFi Networks regarding the Citywide fiber network project (CC)
Vice President of Community Relations for SiFi Networks, Geoff Spickler, provided an overview and update on the fiber network project.
21 Minutes
June 27, 2022
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council Chair Rahul Naveen (CC)
Youth Council m ember Rahul Naveen 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. Sharon Lorkowski, Simi Valley Education Foundation, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the “Open a Book And You Open a Mind” program that funds Simi Valley school libraries, and asked to be reconsidered for community grant funding.
2. Doug Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the water shortage and new construction that is required by the State. He suggested the City and surrounding cities join together and file a lawsuit against the State for dereliction of duty.
3. Jessie Juarez, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County, asked the City Council to vote in favor of the Community Projects Grant Review Committee recommendation to award the program $15,000.
4. Scott Mosher, CEO Boys and Girls Club Moorpark/Simi Valley, asked the City Council to approve the staff recommendation to award the allotted funds to be used for a new van.
5. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to Council Member Judge, and in support of local civil penalties for the use of dangerous fireworks.
6. David Griggs, Simi Valley, CA, cited numerous concerns he has with how the solar project located at Simi Country Estates Mobile Home Park is effecting the park and its residents.
7. Alberto Vazquez, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about attracting business to Simi Valley to build a strong economy. He spoke against marijuana shops, against mandates from the County and the State, in support of the Simi Valley Police Department, and he spoke about how long it has taken for the City to get street repairs done.
8. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke in support of Second Amendment rights and asked the City Council to hold a public information forum on the subject.
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9. Kathy Layton, Simi Valley CA, spoke in opposition to City Council conduc ting meetings held via ZOOM, and in opposition to flying the LGBTQ Pride flag at City Hall.
10. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the current water emergency and observations he has made throughout the City regarding nonfunctional turf being watered.
11. Suzanne Grizzelle, volunteer at the Samaritan Center, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Samaritan Center’s application for funding through the Community Projects grant to be used for a new vehicle for the food share program.
12. Robbie Hidalgo, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the need for uniformity in non-profits being defunded from receiving community project grants based on the possibly of receiving ARPA funding. He also spoke in opposition to a Request for Proposal (RFP) with regards to the franchise solid waste contract up for renewal next year.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Judge spoke about the reasons he chooses not to address Mr.
Lapper’s comments and the fact that the comments do not affect his community. He addressed Mr. Boyer’s concern and stated that citizens are able to get a CCW from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
Council Member Luevanos addressed Ms. Layton’s comment as to why she was not present at the meeting this evening , stating that she was present at the City Council meeting via ZOOM due to testing positive for COVID-19. She expressed her support for the LGBTQ community in a number of ways. She also expressed her agreement with Mr. Piechowski’s comments about enforcing the water drought regulations, and she addressed a citizen’s concern about fireworks citations and enforcement.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster addressed Mr. Bamforth’s remarks about the inadequacy of the current water system and expressed that his comments are prescient. She responded to Mr. Griggs and commented she would like the City Council to further explore his concerns regarding the solar project at Simi Country Estates. Mayor Pro Tem Litster addressed Mr. Hidalgo’s concerns about an RFP for the solid waste contact up for renewal and the community support Waste Management provides Simi Valley with grant funding.
Mayor Mashburn responded to Mr. Griggs and suggested he contact the City Planning Director as a starting point regarding the solar project at Simi Country Estates. He addressed a comment made about street repairs and acknowledged it is a long process. Mayor Mashburn addressed Ms. Layton’s concerns about City Council meetings on ZOOM, and he commented his agreement with public comments made about the water shortage.
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June 27, 2022
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 1, 3, 4, 5, and 8 for discussion.
(1)
Delegation of authority to the City Manager/District Manager to take certain actions during the City Council/Board of Directors extended break (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(2) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for month ended May 31, 2022
(Johnson) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(3)
Approval of Supplemental Budget Request to Adjust Waterworks District Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
ACTION
: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(4)
Approval of an amendment to the Implementation Agreement for the Ventura County Stormwater Quality Management Program (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved amendment.
(5) Approval of a Supplemental Budget Request to and transfer of funds to adjust the Landscape Assessment Zone Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(6) Award of contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for construction of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Annual Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program, SB1, CP6000023, SV 22-09 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises.
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June 27, 2022
(7) Award of contract for the Construction of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021- 22 Annual Slurry Seal Program, CP6000032, Specification No. SV 22-26 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Pavement Coating Co.
(8) Award of contract for Professional Broadcast and Video Production Services (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Pegasus Studios.
(9) Award of Contract for Construction of the Waterline Installation Project; Walnut Avenue and Tapo Canyon Road, CP76300052, Specification No. SV 22- 11 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
ACTION
: Awarded contract to Gutierrez Pipeline, Inc.
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 2, 6, 7, and 9. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees L uevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to approve Consen t Calendar Item 4. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved to appr ove Consent Calendar Items 1, 3, 5, and 8. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
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June 27, 2022
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
9. NEW BUSINESS
:
9A.
Award of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022- 23 Community Projects Grant Program Funds (Stratis) (CC)
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster recused herself at 8:59 p.m. due to she is currently a member of the Simi Valley Education Foundation.
ACTION
: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to award $150,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 2022-23 to the agencies as recommended by staff as detailed as Option B in Table 1 and authorize the City Manager to approve revised scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Luevanos reported she has been quarantining during this period and recovering from COVID-19.
Council Member Judge reported he participated in conducting interviews for returning Youth Council members, he spoke about the passing of community member Eric Smith, and he recognized Father’s Day. He reported he attended a meeting with the Mayor, City Manager, and Southern California Edison regarding wildfire prevention 26 Minutes
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and keeping public safety power shut offs (PSPS) to a minimum. Council Member Judge reported he attended the Calleguas Water District Drought Task Force meeting, and he participated in the interview process for the Administrative Services Direc tor position.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Board meeting, and attended a Rancho Simi Park and Recreation District Music in the Park event.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the Flag Day Ceremony held at Veteran’s Court located in the Town Center Mall, the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, and the Soroptimist installation meeting. She reported she met with the City Manager regarding some recent power outages, and she recognized Father’s Day.
Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the Economic Development Committee meeting, the Flag Day Ceremony held at Veteran’s Court located in the Town Center Mall, the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, and the Conejo/Simi/Moorpark Association of Realtors annual meeting. He spoke about the passing of community member Eric Smith. Mayor Mashburn reported he met with Southern California Edison regarding wildfires and prevention updates, and he participated in the interview process for the Administrative Services Director position.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested a report from the Ventura County Agency on Aging on resources available in the County. Council Member Judge stated this will be included in the briefing the Ventura County Agency on Aging provides the Council On Aging each month.
Council Member Luevanos requested a future agenda item to discuss the equitable enforcement of watering violations. City Manager Gabler stated that City staff is currently addressing enforcement, and the issue of water regulation will be on the Agenda in August 2022. Council Member Luevanos then requested a report on the water restrictions in Simi Valley. City Manager Gabler agreed.
Council Member Luevanos requested a report on citations issued for the use of fireworks. City Manager stated that an email would be sent to her regarding all activity regarding fireworks and citations.
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June 27, 2022
Council Member Luevanos requested that future Community Projects Grants applications include the number of people served by the funds and how those funds contribute to ongoing programs and services. City Manager agreed to have this included in the application.
Mayor Mashburn requested a discussion at a future meeting of how Future Agenda items are requested.
ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. in the memory of Police Officer Joseph Santana, Corporal Michael Paredes of the El Monte Police Department, and Celine Louise Gillibrand, to the meeting of July 25, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
There being no objections, the motion carried through
acclamation.
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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
______________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District/Board Secretary
28 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 PFA – Public Financing Authority
WWD – Waterworks District No. 8 SA – Successor Agency
IDA – Industrial Development Authority LB – Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees PFFA – Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority
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.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California July 25, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem 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 – Anticipated Litigation (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) potential case (City Clerk will have a copy of the “Dunn” claim available for public inspection/review at the meeting)
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 July 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
: Led by Assistant Chief Shorts
ROLL CALL
: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees L uevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President
Pro Tem Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
29 Minutes
July 25, 2022
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabler noted s upplemental material on Agenda Item 3A(1).
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -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. (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
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
1B. 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).
1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT
: None
1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Council members (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Kristin Tignac acknowledged outgoing Youth Council members Sumaiya Akbar, Matheus Brocchi, Joshua Chandran, Mingxin Deng, Jordan Downey, Gracie Kim, Rahul Naveen, Aneri Pillai, Kalyssa Ro, Saydee Ro, Rohith Saj u, Jasleen Sidhu, and Alden Ta who will receive a Certificate of Appreciation by mail.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
City Attorney David Caceres reminded everyone that the Brown Act is intended to provide public access to governmental meetings. Stating that the City of Simi Valley must provide notice of meetings, post agendas, and provide general descriptions of 30 Minutes
July 25, 2022
specific items to be discussed. He cited that the City has identified that within tonight’s agenda there are two opportunities for the public to make statements . First on Appointments, Special Presentations, and Informational Reports, specifically Agenda Item 2, which means that under this agenda item members of the public can only speak on those items. Members of the public wishing to make statements on all other items may do so under items 4 and 6, which may be combined. City Attorney Caceres also stated that Under the Brown Act, such items provide the public with an opportunity to participate and voice their concerns on all other items related or unrelated to tonight’s meeting. He concluded by stating that out of respect to the City Council and fellow members of the public it is requested that citizens adhere to the Brown Act and follow this Council’s agenda.
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS :
3A. APPOINTMENTS
:
(1) Appointment of Youth Council members (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to authorize, and the Mayor appoint, Victoria Schumacher, Ella McCrossan, Yihan Wang, Abhishek “AJ” Jagannathan, Isaac Tieu, Rashi Khandare, Ashlyn Ro, Christopher Kricorian, Jetta Rose, Abigale Potter, Serena Jetely, Jasleen Khangura, Amanda Kilmnick, Krish Kothiya, Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi, Advaith Nair, Ian Nelson, Anika Nedunuri, Jacob Peter Salvanera, Zehong Situ, Rikka Tignac, Chloe Drury, Lauren Villafana, and Maya Maizland to serve one-year terms on the Simi Valley Youth Council, commencing on July 26, 2022, and concluding on June 30, 2023. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh 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
(2) Appointment of Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members
(Swan) (CC)
ACTION
: Counc il Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Mailani McNabb -Robinson, Marc Netka, Bobby Cal deron, John Tolson, Rita Longo, Ryan Fowler, Eric Verwey and Amin Maghsoodi to the Youth 31 Minutes
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Employment Service Advisory Board. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Litster 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
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. Marianne Burton, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the way the water is being distributed in Simi Valley, expressing that only 7% of the water goes to residents.
2. Douglas Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, expressed concerns about the current state of the Country and the need for citizens to think as a community.
3. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a number of issues that included the conduct of Council Members at City Council meetings, and term limits for City Council Members.
4. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth, Lake Manor, CA, spoke in support of the City Council holding a town hall to discuss Second Amendment rights.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Cavanaugh commented that Simi Valley does not issue concealed carry permits. She stated that these permits are done through the Sheriff of Ventura County.
Council Member Luevanos addressed B ruce Boyer’s comment regarding the comparison of gun rights and civil rights, stating that they cannot compare to each 32 Minutes
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other. She stated that John Lapper was correct regarding Mike Judge’s comments at the June 27, 2022 City Council meeting. She agreed with Doug Bamforth’s comments regarding common courtesy. She also addressed comments regarding the water issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster thanked everyone who spoke. She stated that she will investigate the claims that Marianne Burton made regarding the water issue and thanked her for speaking. She also thanked Mr. Bamforth for his comments.
Mayor Mashburn stated that he understood Marianne Burton’s concerns regarding the water issue. He thanked Doug Bamforth for his comments and appreciated his input.
He also addressed Bruce Boyer’s concerns regarding obtaining a concealed carry weapon permit and stated he would clarify the process to anyone asking and thanked him for his comments
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
:
Mayor Pro Tem Litster pulled Consent Item 2 for discussion and Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 3, 5, and 6 for discussion.
(1) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended June 30, 2022
(Johnson) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(2) Authorization to amend the contract and approve a Supplemental Request for the Pavement Resurfacing Project at the Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) – Phase 3 Specification No. SV 21-04R, CP975241 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved contract amendment and Supplemental Budget Request.
(3)
Award of contract for professional wireless telecommunications permit application review services, RFP No. ES 22-02 (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Telecom Law Firm, P.C.
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(4) Award contract for professional auditing services (Johnson) (CC/WWD/LB/SA/PFFA)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Vasquez & Company LLP.
(5) Approval of Fourth Amendment to increase the contract amount with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for consulting services to prepare a Housing Element Update and Environmental Review, RFP No. ESP 19-01 (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Fourth Amendment to contract for Rincon Consultants, Inc.
(6) Adoption of a resolution approving the City of Simi Valley’s Title VI Program (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-42: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY’S TITLE VI
PROGRAM
ACTION
: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-42.
(7) Consideration of a resolution implementing the provisions of AB 361 (Gabler) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-43: 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. 2022-43.
(8) Adoption of a resolution approving publicly available pay schedules effective 6- 20-22 and 7-4-22 in Accordance with State Law (Gutierres) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-44: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING UPDATED CITYWIDE PUBLICLY AVAILABE PAY SCHEDULES EFFECTIVE ON JUNE 20, 2022 AND ON JULY 4, 2022 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
ACTION
: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-44.
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(9) Adoption of a resolution accepting all of Volume 1 and the Simi Valley annex of Volume 2 within the Ventura County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 as required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106- 390) (Livingstone) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ACCEPTING ALL OF VOLUME 1 AND THE SIMI VALLEY ANNEX OF VOLUME 2 WITHIN THE VENTURA COUNTY MULTI - JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2022
ACTION
: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-45.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9 . Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees L uevanos, 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
9. NEW BUSINESS
: None
10. REPORTS
:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Luevanos reported she attended the Clean Power Alliance meeting, and she visited Waste Management with several Girl Scouts and spoke about the many projects available through Waste Management for Scout awards. She reported she attended “Confronting Boeing’s Lies”, a presentation by the Physicians for Social Responsibility regarding the Santa Susana toxic waste clean-up.
Council Member Judge reported he attended the fireworks celebration at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, and he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee and the Regional Council meetings. He reported he attended the Ventura County Transportation Committee (VCTC) meeting, and Council Member Judge commented that he pulled paperwork to run for reelection to City Council.
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Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the evening Rotary Club meeting and commented that the club gave out many awards and donations to local nonprofits.
She reported she attended the fireworks celebration at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, the Economic Development Executive Committee meeting, and she attended the 911 Emergencies in the 805 event, a program put on by local officials regarding the current water shortage. She recognized the passin g of community member Shari Schultz. Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Board meeting, and she commented that the Ventura County Animal Shelter is in kitten season and more information is available at vcas.us.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the fireworks celebration at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Committee meeting, and the SCAG Regional Committee meeting. She reported she attended the Simi Valley Interfaith Council meeting, the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting, and the VCOG Administrative Committee meeting.
Mayor Mashburn reported he was out of state visiting family during this time period.
He commented about the positive feedback he received about the Simi Valley 4 th of
July celebration and recognized the Kiwanis Club for a great job on the event. He also commented and recognized the passing of community member Shari Schultz.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested that August 26, 2022 be recognized as Women’s Equality Day. City Manager stated that it is already scheduled.
Council Member Luevanos requested that another discussion regarding the issue of fireworks be agendized. The motion failed for lack of a second. She also requested the report from the Police Chief with information regarding fireworks and what processes worked, did not work, and how to improve next year, to be made available to the public. Mayor Mashburn stated that the report will be made available to the public. City Manager Gabler stated that an after -action report will be posted on the City’s website within a couple weeks.
Council Member Luevanos asked about water restriction enforcements. City Manager Gabler stated that the City is currently enforcing water restriction violations and that there will be an update at the August 8, 2022 City Council meeting regarding water restrictions due to changes at the state level.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. in the memory of Don Brymer, Mayor Mashburn’s father-in- law, Shari T obi Schultz, the victims of the tragedy in Highland Park, Illinois, and Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, to the meeting of A ugust 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Keith L. Mashburn, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
Simi Valley Public Facilities 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
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Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District/Authority
/ Agency/Board Secretary
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