MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Simi Valley, California October 24, 2022
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn Remote: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
(significant exposure to litigation - communication received on October 17, 2022, from David Jimenez, Esq. on behalf of an unknown party) CALLED TO ORDER: 6:38 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 October 24, at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by City Attorney Caceres
ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge,
Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair
Mashburn
None
None
1. AGENDA REVIEW:
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice 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)
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
\N\/vD - 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, \N\/vD, 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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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-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. 1C.
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MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
CERTI Fl CATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of October 22 - 29, 2022 as California Flood Preparedness Week (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read the proclamation declaring October 22 - 29, 2022 as California Flood Preparedness Week.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointment of Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board Members (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Karl Birch, Sanchita Karthik, Theresa Lewis, and Salwa Scarpone nominated to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
None
None
None
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Anika Nedunuri (CC) Youth Council Member Anika Nedunuri 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. Scott Juceam, President, Long Canyon Garden Society (Long Canyon Estates), Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a number of concerns with regard to the water restrictions, and cited the greenery and the necessary fire buffer is gone, and commented that the interior of Long Canyon Estates is dying. Mr. Juceam asked Council to discuss potential remedies.
2. George Khalatian, Big Sky Homeowners Association, Simi Valley, CA, commented on a number of concerns with regard to the water restrictions, citing the trees are dying, hand watering on the weekend is insufficient, the required engineered slopes that need vegetation for structural integrity, and irrigation inspections at night. Mr. Khalatian asked Council for a dialog.
3. Naren Jhala, Big Sky Homeowners Association, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about numerous concerns with regard to the water restrictions, citing the landscape budget, investments in tree planting, the cost of the annual trimming of Oak trees, and the Oak trees that are becoming diseased due to a lack of water. Mr. Jhala asks Council for a dialog to discuss the issue.
4. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commented about the City budget and the American Rescue Act, the recent Envision the Future of Simi Valley event, and he commented on concerns he has with the removal of the Eucalyptus trees on Sinaloa.
5. Doug Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the importance of reading the General Election Official Voter Information Guide, and regarding misleading mailers with political endorsements.
6. Martin Erickson, Executive Director Ventura County Transportation Commission, spoke about the Youth Ride Free in Ventura County Program.
7. Juan Miguel (no address given), spoke in support of Council Member Luevanos, and he commented about a negative experience he had with a City Council candidate and Council members.
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8. Sharad Dandekar and Sudeeva Somishetty, Simi Valley, CA, expressed their wishes for a happy and prosperous Diwali, and spoke about the meaning of the celebration.
9. Nachi Muthukumar, Simi Valley, CA, expressed a happy Diwali to everyone from the Hindu American community.
10. Upendra Yettela, Simi Valley, CA, requested Council to declare the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month.
11. Rocky Rhodes, candidate for City Council, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the homeowners associations' requests for more dialog on how to water more and stay in compliance, he addressed an encounter with Council Member Luevanos that occurred last April, and announced the Rotary Club of Simi Valley Halloween Bash costume party that will be held at the Grand Vista Hotel on Friday, October 28, 2022.
12. Isabel Moore (no address given), spoke about a situation in her neighborhood regarding dogs being left in the garage for many days with no one home. She has called the police and asked if something can be done to help the dogs.
13. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of an ordinance to outlaw sidewalk vending in residential areas, with a specific exemption for kids' lemonade stands.
14. Carina Schuelke (no address given), spoke in opposition to removing the Eucalyptus trees.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Luevanos thanked everyone for coming to make a public comment, she thanked those who wished Council a Happy Diwali, commented she would make a motion for the Hindu program to be displayed in the Library, and she thanked Juan Miguel for acknowledging the treatment she has received at the dais. Council Member Luevanos expressed her appreciation to Mr. Rhodes for his apology, she expressed her agreement with Mr. Bamforth, and she commented about Mr. Piechowski's questions on sidewalk vending and lemonade stands.
Council Member Judge thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. He thanked the Hindu Community, recognized the Diwali Celebration, and expressed his support for the City establishing October as Hindu Heritage Month.
Council Member Cavanaugh thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. She thanked Isabel Moore for bringing up the issue about the dogs, she thanked the Hindu Community and recognized the· Diwali Celebration, and she agreed with Mr.
Bamforth's comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster thanked the homeowners associations that spoke about issues related to the water shortage, she agreed with Mr. Bamforth's comments, and Minutes
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commented about the Youth Ride Free in Ventura County Program. She spoke about the Diwali Celebration, and commented regarding her support of the Hindu Cultural Exhibit to be displayed in the Library. She commented about Mr. Piechowski's concern about sidewalk vending and lemonade stands.
Mayor Mashburn thanked the Homeowners Associations that spoke about issues related to the water shortage and commented about having the Fire Department look at potential fire hazards around the homes and the condition of the hillsides. He spoke in support of a proclamation for Hindu Heritage Month.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to adopt a resolution amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation {PLHA) Five-Year Plan and authorizing the City Manager to execute associated documents, adoption of a resolution establishing a Homebuyer Assistance Program, and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request to establish budget authority {Perras) {CC)
Resolution No. 2022-56 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING A HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND AUTHORIZING FUTURE
AMENDMENTS TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH FUNDING REQUIREMENTS Resolution No. 2022-57 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY AMDENDING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION (PLHA) FIVE-YEAR PLAN AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
Mayor Mashburn opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:02 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the resolution amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation and in support of encouraging home ownership.
Mayor Mashburn closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:03 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022- 56 and Resolution No. 2022-57 and approve a Supplemental Budget Request, in the amount of $290,357 in Fund 208 (PLHA Fund) to establish budget authority to implement the Homebuyer Assistance Program. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Mashburn recessed the City Council to a break at 8:09 p.m.
Mayor Mashburn reconvened the City Council at 8:20 p.m. with all City Council members present.
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Luevanos pulled Consent Items 2 and 3 for discussion. (1) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for the month ended September 30, 2022 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Approval of funding for work planned at the Tierra Rejada Landfill and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Authorization to remove Eucalyptus trees along the west side of Sinaloa Road south of Royal Avenue and approval of a contract amendment with Stay Green, Inc. (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved amendment to contract for Stay Green, Inc. (4) Award of contract for the construction of the Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Replacement Project, CP60000030; Specification No. SV 22-07 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract with FS Contractors, Inc.
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(5) Adoption of a resolution approving an easement agreement and accepting an Easement Grant Deed for access and maintenance to existing water main line located at 7419 Studio Road. APN Nos. 648-0-210-210 and 648-0-210-220 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
Resolution No. WWD-290 -A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 APPROVING AN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT GRANT DEED
FOR ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE PURPOSES TO AN EXISITING WATER MAIN LINEAT 7419 STUDIO ROAD APN NOS. 648-0-210 AND 648-0-210-220 ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. WWD-290.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 4, and 5. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
None
None
None
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
2. Council Member/Director Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
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ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 3. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Second reading of Ordinance No. 1344 amending Section 6-3.16 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code increasing the franchise fee for waste discards collection (Fuchiwaki) (CC) .
Ordinance No. 1344 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING SECTION 6-3.16 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE INCREASING THE FRANCHISE FEE FOR WASTE DISCARDS
COLLECTION
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1344.
Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
None
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None
NEW BUSINESS:
Approval of a COVI D-19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the City of Simi Valley and the Free Clinic of Simi Valley (Swan) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to approve the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the City of Simi Valley and the Free Clinic of Simi Valley for a not-to-exceed amount of $105,795 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
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None
98 Approval of a COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the City of Simi Valley and SEWA International (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the City of Simi Valley and the Sewa for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Council Member/Director Luevanos seconded the motion.
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Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
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Consideration of information regarding prior efforts for the use of recycled water in the community (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster moved to direct staff to investigate loans and grants that may be available, to restart the former recycle project, including downstream funding, develop a plan for the public to access recycled water from the water quality control plant, and also explore a potable re-use system. Council Member/Director Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
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Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 5-12 and adding Chapter 5-45 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code regarding sidewalk vendors and adoption of a resolution setting permit and appeal fees for the sidewalk vending program (Livingstone) (CC) Ordinance No. 1345 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING CHAPTER 5-12 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 5-45 (SIDEWALK VENDORS)
Resolution No. 2022-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING FEE STRUCTURE FOR SIDEWALK VENDORS ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 1345 regulating sidewalk vending and adopt Resolution 2022-58 establishing permit fees and appeal fees for the sidewalk vending regulations. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
Council Member Luevanos
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REPORTS:
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Judge reported he attended the Community Council Event Planning meeting, the ribbon cutting for Sarah's House Maternity Homes at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, the Moorpark Kiwanis Poker Tournament, and the grand opening of the Fountainwood Estates. He reported he attended the Senior Center Arts and Craft Fair, the Simi Valley Police Department Halloween event, the Taste of LA (LA Magazine) Food and Wine event at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, and that he addressed the Simi Valley High School Government class.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Board meeting, the Citizens Police Academy, and the grand opening of the Fountainwood Estates.
Council Member Luevanos reported she was out of town attending a Girl Scout camping event, she met with Black Civic Leaders from Ventura County, and she attended the Senior Center Arts and Craft Fair.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported she attended the ribbon cutting for Sarah's House Maternity Homes at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, the Simi Valley Community Pregnancy Clinic (CPC) fundraiser, she commented about the Celebration of Life for Carmen Ramirez, and she attended the Options for Youth Charter School Spooky Back to School night (formerly Opportunities For Learning - OFL). She reported she attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administration Committee meeting, was a speaker at the New Beginnings Women's Conference, she attended the Senior Center Arts and Crafts Fair, and the Simi Valley Police Department Halloween event.
Mayor Mashburn reported he spoke to Cub Scouts of America Troop 3643 about city government, he attended the Simi Valley Free Clinic Depression Awareness event, and he attended the GiGi's Playhouse fundraiser at the Wood Ranch Country Club. 1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested a proclamation for Hindu Heritage Month.
Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
Council Member Luevanos requested that the City Council consider a violation of the Code of Ethics for a current Planning Commissioner. Mayor Mashburn seconded the motion.
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Council Member Luevanos requested a Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month for October of 2023. City Manager Gabler agreed.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m. p.m. in memory of Edward Laranjo to the meeting of November 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation .
L. Mashbur , Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, alifornia, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
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