MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Simi Valley. California August 22, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Police Chief Livingstone and Fire Battalion Chief Pike
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
Remote; Mayor Pro TemA/ice-chair Litster
Absent: None
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AGENDA REVIEW:
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 Cavanaugh seconded the motion. (CCAAAWD)
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
Council Members/Directors Luevanos. Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
None
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: 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
VWVD - 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, VW\/D, 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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2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND 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 human trafficking in Ventura County.
2. Sean Weisman, Simi Valley. CA, spoke about the need for enforcement of water restrictions, and the concept of gray water systems.
3. Michelle Liddell, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Simi Valley, CA. spoke about upcoming Chamber of Commerce events, and thanked the City Council for their continued support
4. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA. spoke about birth defects caused by the ground water contamination of trichloroethylene (TCE) at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, formerly known as Rocketdyne. He also spoke of his family's personal experience with the effects of TCE.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Luevanos thanked everyone for coming to the City Council meeting.
She thanked Mr. Bamforth for addressing how human trafficking effects immigrants, and Mr. Weisman for bringing up gray water systems. She thanked Ms. Liddell for talking about the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce events. She also thanked Mr.
Lapper for acknowledging her efforts in trying to keep the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Boeing, and the Department of Energy accountable in the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
Council Member Judge commented that the City has never wavered in its commitment to the cleanup of the Rocketdyne site.
Mayor Mashburn agreed with Council Member Judge's comments regarding the cleanup of the Rocketdyne site.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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, 4, 5, and 7 for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster pulled Consent Item 3 for discussion. (1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of June 13. 27. and July 25. 2022 (Blanco) (CO)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Approval of City response to the Ventura County Grand Jury 2021-2022 Cvbersecuritv of Water Providers in Ventura County (Fuchiwaki) (CCA/VWD) ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Consideration of claiming $3.7 million of American Rescue Plan Act Funds as revenue loss (Gabler) (CO)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended July 31. 2022 (Johnson) (CO)
ACTION: Received and filed.
(5) Authorization to accept the award of $1.000,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Byrne Discretionary Grant to partially fund the replacement of the Simi Valley Police Department's two-way radio system and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant related documents and ratify prior executed documents (Argabrite) (CO)
ACTION: Approved request.
(6) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2021-22 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program. (Madera Road from Strathearn Place to Royal Avenue), CP60Q00018. and adoption of a resolution approving Program Supplement No.
F051 to the Master Agreement for Federal Aid Project No. HIPL 5405 (093).
Specification No. SV 22-20 (Fuchiwaki) (CO)
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Resolution No. 2022-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADOPTING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. F051 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5405F15 FOR THE
MAJOR STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-49.
(7) Award of contract to Rincon Consultants, Inc.. for Planning Services. RFP No.
ES 22-03 (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Rincon Consultants, Inc.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 6. 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
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. 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: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Request for direction on possible amendments to standards for placement of cargo containers and other metal accessorv structures on residential properties (Perros) (CO)
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ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved that the City Council direct staff to initiate Zoning Code Amendments to modify standards for cargo containers in residential zones and direct staff to review standards with the Planning Commission for metal accessory structures in residential zones. 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
10. REPORTS:
IDA. Citv Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Judge reported he attended the City of Simi Valley employee luncheon, the Taskforce on Homelessness, the grand opening of Fat Burger, and the grand opening of Callahan Station which is a development of ten new homes. He reported he visited Advanced Auto Parts (formerly Pep Boys), the Waste Management Groundbreaking for a new renewable natural gas project, the Ventura County Regional Energy Associate Alliance meeting, and the Carnatic concert at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Waste Management Groundbreaking for a new renewable natural gas project, and Music in the Park at Rancho Simi Community Park noting it was a packed crowd. Council Member Cavanaugh expressed her condolences on the passing of County Board of Supervisor, Carmen Ramirez.
Council Member Luevanos reported she attended the Taskforce on Homelessness, and she spoke about a trip she took with her Girl Scout troop on the Metrolink noting you can ride the Ventura line for $10.00 on weekends. She reported she attended the Waste Management Groundbreaking for a new renewable natural gas project.
Council Member Luevanos expressed her condolences on the passing of County Board of Supervisor, Carmen Ramirez.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster expressed her condolences on the passing of County Board of Supervisor, Carmen Ramirez. She reported she attended the planning meeting for the upcoming 13 Souls of Kabul Memorial RunAA/alk/Bike that will be held to honor the thirteen United States service members lost in Afghanistan. Mayor Pro Tem Litster Minutes
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reported she attended the ZOOM meeting on electric vehicle development, the grand opening of Fat Burger, the PraizeFest at Rancho Simi Community Park, and the grand opening of Callahan Station which is a development of ten new homes. She reported she attended the Waste Management Groundbreaking for a new renewable natural gas project. Mayor Pro Tern Litster commented about the difference in planning for SB 9 units versus accessory dwelling units (ADU). She reported she spoke at the Valley Industry Commerce Association, and she attended the Carnatic concert at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce ZOOM meeting, a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the City of Simi Valley employee luncheon, the grand opening of Fat Burger, and the grand opening of Callahan Station. He reported he spoke at the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy, and he attended the Waste Management Groundbreaking for a new renewable natural gas project.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested that the City Council send a letter of support to Oxnard City Council supporting a pedestrian zone in Oxnard in honor of Supervisor Carmen Ramirez. Mayor Mashburn agreed to have a letter sent to Oxnard City Council.
Council Member Luevanos requested letters to be sent on behalf of the City of Simi Valley to the Department of Toxic Substance Control, Boeing, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Board demanding a full clean up at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
Council Member Judge asked that Council agendize an item to change the ordinance pertaining to taxing vendors for non-profit events. Mayor Mashburn seconded the motion.
Mayor Mashburn requested an update on the solar panel project at the Simi Country Mobile Home Estates Park. City Manager Gabler stated that this item is currently in the planning process and will provide the City Council with an update.
Mayor Mashburn requested information on using reclaimed water. Council Member Judge seconded the motion. City Manager Gable stated he will bring back an agenda item to the Council.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. in the memory of Carmen Ramirez, Chair of Ventura County Board of Supervisors, Craig Oliver Harris, Eric Harris' father, Public Works Maintenance Supervisor. Heinz "Richard" Fleczok, and Matthew Clappsaddle, Ventura City Fire Department Paramedic to the meeting of September 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
Keith L. Mashbup^ Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
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