MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Simi Valley, California September 19. 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Assistant Police Chief Shorts ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Litster and Mayor Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. 1A.
AGENDA REVIEW:
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be vi/aived. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion. (CO)
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Litster and Mayor Mashburn
None
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
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, VWVD, 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 Tape Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA during normal business hours.
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ID. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CO
Assistant Police Chief Steve Shorts read the proclamation declaring the month of September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
(2) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of September 2022 as Emerqencv Preparedness Month (CO)
Assistant Police Chief Steve Shorts read the proclamation declaring the month of September 2022 as Emergency Preparedness Month and the Disaster Services Workers (DSW) accepted the proclamation.
(3) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of October 2022 as Filipino American History Month (CO)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read the proclamation declaring the month of October 2022 as Filipino American History Month and Joe Esmeralda and members from St. Peter Claver Catholic Church accepted the proclamation.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
38. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Ashlvn Ro (CO) Youth Council Member Ashlyn Ro provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS.
APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1 Edwin C. Tingstrom, Simi Valley. CA, spoke about his recent attempt to schedule a public forum at the Simi Valley Library on the topic of race and racism in America.
2. Bill Saunders, Rotary Club of Simi Sunset, Simi Valley. CA, thanked the City Council for their support of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset's annual Beer Fest, and noted it was the most successful one they have had in Simi Valley.
3. Doug Bamforth. Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the increasing water restrictions and the negative impact this will have on air quality. He spoke in support of a moratorium on new construction in Simi Valley until something is done to increase the water supply.
4. Anya Abel, Samaritan Center Case Worker. Simi Valley, CA, spoke about their large case load and how the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant will assist the center.
5. Mary Poitier. candidate for Mayor, Simi Valley, CA. spoke about a comprehensive coalition program to assist our youth with the many challenges they face.
6. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about numerous issues he has with City Council Members, some of which included the Santa Susana Field Laboratory clean up, social media posts, and a campaign contribution.
7. Rocky Rhodes, candidate for City Council District 4. Simi Valley, CA, commented about Filipino awareness month and his recent trip to the Philippines, and he spoke in support of the Samaritan Center receiving the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract.
8. Matthew Dorros (no address given) spoke about the need for motor home parking regulations.
The following submitted a speaker card and did not wish to speak:
1. Dee Larkin Tingstrom (no address given), submitted a speaker card in support of Edwin Tingstrom's public comment.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Luevanos stated that she would agree to sponsor Mr. Tingstrom's talk at the library, and addressed Mr. Bamforth's comments on a building moratorium.
She disagreed with Mr. Rhodes' comments regarding the un-housed when he commented on the Samaritan Center. She agreed with Mr. Dorros in regards to addressing the issue of motor homes. She publicly renounced the racist and xenophobic comments made by Joe Robinson against the minorities in this community.
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Mayor Pro Tern LItster thanked everyone for their comments. She commented she appreciated Mr. Tingstrom's service on the Council On Aging. She thanked Mr.
Saunders for all the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset Is doing to support programs in our community. She addressed Mr. Bamforth's concerns about water.
Council Member Cavanaugh thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and appreciated their comments. She addressed Mr. Dorros' comments regarding motor home guidelines, thanked Mr. Lapperfor attending, and congratulated Mr. Saunders on the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset fundraiser. Council Member Cavanaugh stated that she and the Council have denounced racism in the past and repeated that they are against racism.
Council Member Judge thanked everyone for coming to speak. He addressed Mr.
Saunders and the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset's fundraiser success. He addressed Mr. Tingstrom's concern regarding the library and thanked him for his service at the Senior Center and to our country. He also commented on John Lapper's concerns.
Mayor Mashburn stated he was concerned about Mr. Tingstrom's issue with the library. He congratulated Mr. Saunders and the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset's fundraiser success, and agreed with Mr. Bamforth's concerns regarding water. He commented on Ms. Poitier's statements about children and talked about working together with the school and park districts, and he addressed Mr. Lapper's statements.
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 2 and 4 for discussion. (1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of August 8 and 22. 2022 (Blanco) (CO)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended August 31. 2022 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
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(3) Award of Contract for the construction of FY 2022-23 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Sycamore Drive (Royal Avenue to Fitzgerald Road and Marcella Street to Hevwood Street) and Steams Street (Cochran Street to Los Angeles Avenue), CP6000Q018. Specification No. SV 22-27 (Fuchiwaki) (CO ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(4) Authorization to initiate recruitment for the position of Chief of Police fGabler) ICCi
ACTION: Approved request.
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge. Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Approval of a COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the Citv of Simi Valley and The Samaritan Center of Simi Valley (Swan) (CC) ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the City of Simi Valley and the Samaritan Center of Simi Valley for a not-to-exceed amount of $475,000. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
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 Area Water Agency (AWA) event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, a Girl Scout Meet and Greet at Rancho Tapo Community Park, and she commented about recent major earthquakes.
Council Member Judge reported he attended the grand opening of Elvira's Mexican Grill located on Cochran Street, the grand opening of Caffe Noor located on Tapo Canyon Road, and the National POW-MIA Recognition Day at the VFW Military History Museum located at the Town Center Mall. He reported he attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony, and the Black, White & Blue Jeans Barn Dance at Strathearn Park sponsored by the Kiwanis.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Board meeting, and she commented about the upcoming annual Banana Festival at the Port of Hueneme.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported she attended the Council On Aging meeting, she conducted a City Hall tour for Boy Scout pack 3663, Den #5, she attended the grand opening of Elvira's Mexican Grill located on Cochran Street, the grand opening of Caffe Noor located on Tapo Canyon Road, and attended the Area Water Agency (AWA) event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the grand opening of Elvira's Mexican Grill located on Cochran Street, the Area Water Agency (AWA) event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. 10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future Citv Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month that the City request an independent study of radiation be conducted of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory to help facilitate lawsuits from Simi Valley families who have lost children to cancer. City Manager Gabler will obtain all reports and research available and provide it to the Council.
Council Member Luevanos requested that the City conduct a survey of local businesses to find out interest in using reclaimed water. City Manager Gabler stated that he will provide the last two reports that went to City Council describing the project and the final results.
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Mayor Pro Tern Litster requested to agendize an item to review the ordinances related to sidewalk vendors. City Manager Gabler stated that staff will bring an ordinance for consideration to an October City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster requested an update report regarding the Heroin Task Force.
City Manager Gabler stated that the report is in progress.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. to the meeting of October 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
Keith L. Mash6urn, Mayor of the City of
CaWiSimi Valley, California
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk