Staff Report — Simi Valley City Council, September 19, 2022

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.

AGENDA ITEM NO.

Consent (1)

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
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imi Valley, California August 8, 2022
CA LLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
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LL CALL: Present: Council Member s/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 6:02 p.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
(1
) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (Workers’ Compensation):

Name of Case: Daniel Swanson v. City of Simi Valley
Case Nos.: (605254) ADJ12439893; (605255) ADJ13078841
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (Workers’ Compensation:

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ame of Case: Robert Brill v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: (605439) ADJ15533858
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 August 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Fred Bauermeister
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ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair
Mashburn
R emote: None

Absent: None

1. AGENDA REVIEW:
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 Luevanos 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
1 B. 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.

M OTION: 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 a Proclamation declaring August 26, 2022 as Women’s Equality Day (CC)
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anagement Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring August 26, 2022 as Women’s Equality Day.

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
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ity 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 specific items to be discussed. He cited that the City has identified that within tonight’s Minutes
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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: None

3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

(1) Presentation by the Free Clinic of Simi Valley regarding the closeout of the Community Projects Grant for FY 2019- 20, FY 2020- 21, and FY 2021- 22 in support of the new Multi Services Center (Perros) (CC)

Management Analyst Jennifer Del Toro introduced Executive Director for the Simi Valley Free Clinic , Fred Bauermeister, who provided a presentation regarding the closeout of the Community Projects Grant for FY 2019-20, FY 2020-21, and FY 2021- 22 in support of the new Multi Services Center.

(2) Economic Development presentation (Swan) (CC)

Assistant City Manager Linda Swan and Management Analyst Kelly Tinker provided a presentation regarding the City’s economic development.

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. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about current water conservation regulations and in opposition to Resolution No. WWD- 289.

2. Douglas Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, commented about business, and unfunded liabilities. He suggested a Bass Pro Shop would do well in Simi Valley.

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3. Barbra Williamson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the Envision Simi Valley project for Tapo Street, and the importance of maintaining improvements.

4. F
red Thomas, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the possibility of capturing reclaimed water that can be pumped out of the arroyo and used in non-potable ways.

5. J
oe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, commented about understanding economics related to attracting builders and businesses to Simi Valley. He also spoke about nonfunctional turf being watered.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

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ouncil Member Luevanos thanked everyone who came to make a public comment.

She also thanked Mr. Lapper and apologized for not responding to his email. Sh e thanked Mr. Bamforth for talking about being careful with our money and thinking of the next generation. She agreed with Ms. Williamson of the importance of maintaining the aesthetics of development projects . She stated she appreciated Mr. Thomas speaking about water reclamation. She addressed Mr. Piechowski’s comments on economics.

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ouncil Member Cavanaugh thanked everyone who came to speak and stated that there were many good ideas for the City Council to look into further. She addressed reporting properties for over watering grass, and the discussion of using non-potable water.

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ayor Pro Tem Litster stated that the comments were thoughtful and were appreciated. She agreed with Mr. Bamforth regarding being careful with public money. She also addressed Ms. Williamson’s concerns about maintaining improvements in the City.

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ayor Mashburn encouraged Ms. Williamson to bring her concerns directly to the City Manager or himself. He agreed with Mr. Thomas about ways to use non- potable water. He acknowledged that he received and read Mr. Lapper’s email and addressed the issue of watering non- functional grass. He stated that he appreciated Mr.

Bamforth’s comments.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None Minutes
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

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ouncil Member /Director Luevanos pulled Consent Item s 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 for discussion.
(1) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021- 22 Community Projects Grant Performance Report for the fourth and final quarter activities (Perros) (CC) A CTION: Received and filed.
(2) Designation of the City’s voting delegate and alternates at the League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting (Blanco) (CC) A CTION: Approved request.
(3) Approval of agreement between the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 and Dropcountr, Inc. for a water use web portal and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request (Johnson) (WWD)
A CTION : Awarded contract to Dropcountr, Inc.
(4) Authorization to amend contract and approve a Supplemental Budget Request for the Easy-Arroyo Simi Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project, Specification No. SV 22-16; CP70200019 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
A CTION : Approved contract amendment with Charles King Company. (5) Reinstatement and second amendment to contract between the City of Simi Valley and Stay Green Inc., for Landscape District No. 1 Maintenance Services, Contract C, Specification No. SV 18-17 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) A CTION : Awarded contract to Stay Green, Inc.
(6) Reinstatement and second amendment to contract between the City of Simi Valley and Stay Green Inc., for Landscape District No. 1 Maintenance Services, Contract D, Specification No. SV 18-19 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) A CTION : Awarded contract to Stay Green, Inc.
(7) Reinstatement and first amendment to contract between the City of Simi Valley and Stay Green, Inc., for Simi Valley Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Tree Maintenance Services, Contract E, Specification No. SV 20-18 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) A CTION : Awarded contract to Stay Green, Inc.

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(8) Award of Contract for the Construction of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program, (Los Angeles Avenue from Yosemite Avenue to Kuehner Drive), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 22-08 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(9) Adoption of a resolution authorizing acceptance of $54,000 from the FY 2022-23 State of California Department of Highway Patrol (“CHP”) cannabis tax grant programs; authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all grant related documents; and approve a Supplemental Budget Request of $54,000 in fund 287 (Livingstone) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022- 46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND

THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO, FROM THE FY 2022-23 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT

OF HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX GRANT PROGRAM
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-46
(10) 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- 47 - 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- 48 - 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. 2022-47 and 2022-48.

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ouncil Member /Director Luevanos moved to table Consent Item 3 until the water discussion on Item 8A.

T
he motion failed for lack of a second.

A CTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 3. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.

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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

ACTION: Council Member/Director Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. 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

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:

8A. Adoption of a resolution modifying current irrigation restrictions (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)

Resolution No. WWD-289 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 RESTRICTING PER- IRRIGATION-STATION WATERING TO TEN (10) MINUTES AND AUTHORIZING

THE DISTRICT MANAGER TO ENACT ZERO -DAYS-PER-WEEK WATERING

LIMITS, IF MANDATED BY DISTRICT SUPPLIERS

ACTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to adopt Resolution No. WWD -289.

Council Member 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

9. NEW BUSINESS: None

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10. REPORTS:

10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:

Council Member Luevanos reported she attended a school supply drive for students, and spoke about students and teachers returning to school.

Council Member Judge reported he met with a citizen regarding scheduled street paving, he attended a Speaker Series Event at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, he met with another citizen regarding a pothole, and he attended the Simi Valley Police Department Michael Clark Memorial Ceremony. Council Member Judge reported he met with a citizen about people living in recreational vehicles, he attended the grand opening of J Bueno Lash/ Skin Care Aca demy, and he attended the Concert in the Courtyard (Regal Center) and commented that free concerts are also held at the Simi Valley Town Center.

Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Simi Valley Police Department National Night Out and comme nted it was well attended. She reported she attended the Ventura County Fair and noted Simi Valley resident Bill Klepper, won first place for his cheesecake entry. Council Member Cavanaugh mentioned she is a Commissioner with the Ventura County Animal Services and announced it is Clear the Shelter Month (for KNBC television station).

Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce Legislative meeting, and the Simi Valley Police Department National Night Out commenting it was very successful. She reported she attended the Simi Valley Police Department Michael Clark Memorial Ceremony, and the g rand opening of J Bueno Lash/ Skin Care Academy.

Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the Auto Dealers ’ monthly meeting, the Tourism Marketing District meeting, and the Simi Valley Police Department National Night Out. He reported he attended the Simi Valley Police Department Michael Clark Memorial Ceremony, and the Southern California Edison Government Agency Panel (GAP) meeting.

10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:

Council Member Luevanos requested that t he community be invited to the stakeholders meeting regarding the future plans for the Simi Valley Town Center. City Manager Gabler stated that the request for public input prior to the processing of their application has already been requested of the developer and that there will also be Minutes
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multiple public hearings at the Planning Commission and City Council after the processing of the application.

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ouncil Member Luevanos requested that the City enter into negotiations with commercial land owners to be held responsible for the maintenance of the lighting, landscaping, and aesthetics of their property. City Manager Gabler stated that the City has a property maintenance ordinance in place to hold property owners compliant to their agreement as it relates to property maintenance.

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ouncil Member Luevanos made a motion to hire or train an Economic Development Director/Manager. Mayor Mashburn requested that City Manager provide a report regarding the status of the current Economic Development Manager position. City Manager Gabler stated that he will provide a status memo to the City Council.

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ayor Pro Tem Litster requested the Task Force on Heroin Prevention to meet again.

City Manager Gabler will provide a status memo on the Task Force to the City Council.

Mayor Mashburn requested the matter be put on a future agenda.

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m. in the memory of Retired Lt. Dick Thomas from Simi Valley Police Department, Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski , and Olivia Newton-John to the meeting of August 22, 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
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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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imi Valley, California August 22, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
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EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Police Chief Livingstone and Fire Battalion Chief Pike
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
R emote: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-chair Litster

Absent: None

1. AG
ENDA REVIEW:
1 A. 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)

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 Sant a 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) (CC)

ACTION
: Approved minutes.

(2) Approval of City response to the Ventura County Grand Jury 2021- 2022 Cybersecurity of Water Providers in Ventura County (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)

ACTION: Approved request.

(3)
Consideration of claiming $3.7 million of American Rescue Plan Act Funds as revenue loss (Gabler) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(4) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended July 31, 2022

(Johnson) (CC)

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) (CC)

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), CP60000018, 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) (CC)

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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 Tem/Vice-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 Tem/Vice-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 accessory structures on residential properties (Perros) (CC)

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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 Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member/Director Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

10. REPORTS
:

10A. City 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 Run/Walk/Bike that will be held to honor the thirteen United States service members lost in Afghanistan. Mayor Pro Tem Litster 14 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 Tem 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.

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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
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