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
Simi Valley, California September 12, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members /Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair 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 – Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: City of Simi Valley, et al. v. California Regional Water Quality Control Board
Case No.: 56-2021-00549601-CU-WM-VTA
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 September 12, at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by City Attorney Caceres
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:
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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
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 a 15 -year service award to Wanda Moyer, Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator, Department of Public Works (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki presented Wanda Moyer, Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator, with a 15-year service award.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring National Stepfamily Day (CC)
Deputy City Manager Samantha Argabrite read the proclamation declaring September 16, 2022 as National Stepfamily Day.
(3) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Kristin Tignac presented Youth Council members with a proclamation declaring the month of September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month.
(4) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 15, 2022 to October 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month (CC)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring September 15, 2022 to October 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
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(5) Presentation of a Honorary Resolution for John Flores, retired SV Paramedic (First Paramedic in the City of Simi Valley)/LAPD Paramedic (CC)
Chief of Police David Livingstone read the honorary resolution commending John Flores for his outstanding and valued service to the citizens of Simi Valley, Ventura County, and Los Angeles County.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Selection of two City Council members to conduct Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board interviews (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem /Vice-Chair Litster moved to appoint Council Member/Director Luevanos and Council Member/Director Cavanaugh to interview and nominate four prospective Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board members with a term commencing October 25, 2022, and concluding on June 30, 2026. 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/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. Doug Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the erosion of freedoms, politicians passing bad laws, and legislators enriching themselves.
2. Sean Weisman, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the need for a sense of urgency regarding the current water emergency and the reclaimed water system.
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3. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to sidewalk vendors and pop up food stands in Simi Valley, and concerns about food safety, business license, and sales tax regulations.
4. Rocky Rhodes, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the Police Explorers Post 2910 f or the Cops and Cruisers car show. In addition, he spoke in opposition to sidewalk vendors in Simi Valley, and asked the Council to clarify the City’s position.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING
PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Luevanos thanked all the speakers. She thanked Mr. Bamforth for speaking about the constitution. She clarified with Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Piechowski that it was Governor Jerry Brown that signed Senate Bill 946, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster thanked Mr. Bamforth for reminding us of the constitution’s freedoms, and addressed Mr. Weisman’s comments about the water emergency. She also spoke on Mr. Piechowski’s and Mr. Rhodes’ comments about street vendors in Simi Valley.
Council Member Judge thanked everyone for speaking. He thanked Mr. Bamforth and addressed the concerns regarding street vendors.
Council Member Cavanaugh thanked everyone for coming to speak. She addressed Mr. Weisman’s comments regarding reclaimed water.
Mayor Mashburn agreed with Mr. Bamforth and asked not to include the current City Council in his statement on the enrichment of all politicians. He asked Mr. Weisman to come up with solutions to his concerns regarding the water emergency. He addressed Mr. Piechowski ’s and Mr. Rhodes ’ concerns regarding the sidewalk vendors.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider City -initiated Simi Valley Municipal Code Text Amendment (Z-S-2021-0004), to revise portions of Title 9 to provide procedures for Voluntary Lot Mergers; a determinati on that the amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (CC)
Ordinance No. 1343 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A CITY -INITIATED MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT (Z-S-2021-0004), TO AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE SIMI
VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR VOLUNTARY LOT MERGERS; AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE AMENDMENT IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
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There being no public testimony Mayor Mashburn opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Council Member Luevanos moved that the Ordinance wording be changed in Section 9-20.030.B.2, which states “If a zoning district boundary divides or splits a parcel, the entire parcel shall be deemed to be included within the zoning district that is the most restrictive”, to strike “most restrictive” and add “to balance the zoning”.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Judge moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1343 approving Z-S-2021-0004 to amend portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code, to provide procedures for Voluntary Lot Mergers, and a determination that the amendment is exempt from the C alifornia Environmental Quality Act. 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
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 1 and 2 for discussion.
(1) Approval of the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2021- 22 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Reinstatement and amendment to the agreement among Calleguas Municipal Water District, the City of Simi Valley, and Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 regarding the Pilot Reclaimed Water System Project (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Approved Amendment No. 5 with Calleguas Municipal Water District.
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(3) Award of contract for Sinaloa Lake - West Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project, CP70200045, Specification No. SV 22-10 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchles s Corp. (4) Award a service agreement to Motorola Solutions, Inc., for servicing the City’s/District’s two-way radio system (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded service agreement to Motorola.
(5) Consideration of a res olution 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. 2022-5 0 - 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. 2022-5 1 - 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 VA LLEY
PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS
ACTION: Adopted Resolution Nos. 2022-50 and 2022-51.
A
CTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 3, 4, and 5. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AY ES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A
CTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
1. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AY ES: 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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ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to approve Consen t Calendar Item 2. 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: None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Judge reported he attended the Calleguas M unicipal Water District Drought Task Force meeting, the 13 Souls of Kabul Memorial Run /Walk/Bike event, the Pacific Royal Oaks Homes grand opening, and he attended the grand opening for Fabulous Cleaning Services located on Tapo St reet. He reported he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council and Policy Committee meeting, the Ventura County Transportation Committee (VCTC) meeting, the Simi vs. Royal High School football game, and he attended th e ribbon cutting for change of ownership at Funburger.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended and worked at the Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament, attended the Pacific Royal Oaks Homes grand opening, and met with citizens. She report ed she attended the Simi vs. Royal High School football game, the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Committee meeting, she commented on the anniversary of 9/11/01, and she attended the Blue Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
Council Member Luevanos reported she attended a memorial in Oxnard for Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez, attended the Clean Power Alliance meeting, she commented on the anniversary of 9/11/01, and she recognized Hispanic Heritage month.
Mayor Pro Tem L itster reported she attended the 13 Souls of Kabul Memorial Run/Walk/Bike event , the Egyptian Festival at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church, the grand opening of Fabulous Cleaning Services, and the Simi Valley Veterans Foundation meeting. She repor ted she attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Committee meeting, the Ventura County Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting, and the Simi vs.
Royal High School football game. Mayor Pro Tem Litster also mention the memorial Minutes
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for Rick McClure “The Bike Guy” stating is was a very special event. She also reported that she participated in a 9/11/01 Remembrance event with SciArtsRUs, and attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month award.
Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the 13 Souls of Kabul Memorial Run/Walk/Bike event, the Pacific Royal Oaks Homes grand opening, the Simi vs. Royal High School football game, the Farm to Table event at Hummingbird Nest Ranch held to benefit Adventist Health Simi Valley, and he attended the Blue Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested an item to discuss reclaimed water. City Manager Gabler stated that staff is currently preparing an agenda item to bring to City Council next month.
Council Member Luevanos stated concerns brought to her attention from residents regarding fountains in the City that are sti ll running during the water shortage, specifically one on Tapo Canyon Road. City Manager stated that this fountain is under Golden State Water District’s (GSWD) jurisdiction, but will communicate with GSWD regarding the concerns.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. in the memory of Rick “The Bike Guy” McClure, in remembrance of the September 12, 2008 victims of the Metrolink tragedy , in remembrance to September 11 and Queen Elizabeth II , to the meeting of September 19, 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.
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
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imi Valley, California September 19, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Assistant Police Chief Shorts RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
R emote: None
Absent: None
1. AG
ENDA REVIEW:
1 A. ACTION: Council Member Li tster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion. (CC)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor 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.
MOT
ION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC). 1 C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
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1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CC)
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 Emergency Preparedness Month (CC)
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 (CC)
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
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Ashlyn Ro (CC)
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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September 19, 2022
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 agr eed with Mr. Dor ros 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 Tem 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. Lapper for attending, and congratulated Mr. Saunder s 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. Saunder 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) (CC)
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 Heywood Street) and Stearns Street (Cochran Street to Los Angeles Avenue), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 22-27 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(4) Authorization to initiate recruitment for the position of Chief of Police (Gabler) (CC)
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 L uevanos, 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 City 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 E lvira’s Mexican Grill located on Cochran Street, the grand opening of Caffe Noo r 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 Tem 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 locate d on Cochran St reet, the grand opening of Caffe Noo r 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 Mexi can 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 City 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 chi ldren 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 Tem 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 Tem 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.
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Keith L. Mashburn, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California
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Lucy Blanco, City Clerk
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