. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8.
Simi Valley, California November 14, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge,
Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair
Mashburn
None
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) {Workers' Compensation): (CC) Name of Case:
Case No.:
Robert Belanger v. City of Simi Valley
(605300) ADJ11788125
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 November 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Fire Marshal Massoud Araghi 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: Consent Item 4 was pulled from the agenda ..
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
WWD - 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, 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.
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1 A. 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)
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
None
None
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.
10. 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
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a proclamation declaring November 26, 2022 as Small Business Saturday (CC)
Management Analyst Kelly Tinker, read the proclamation declaring November 26, 2022 as Small Business Saturday.
(2) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month (CC)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo, read the proclamation declaring the month of November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month. ·
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Abhishek Jagannathan (CC) Youth Council Member Abhishek Jagannathan provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
4A.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Doug Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the water shortage and suggested that the City have a realistic and detailed five-year year water plan that could include surrounding Ventura County Cities.
2. Brian Kane, Neighborhood Council #4, Parrish Council St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Council for attending the 5Qth Jubilee celebration, and for street repairs. He also raised the topic of automobile violations to include illegally loud exhaust and muffler systems, and illegally darkened windows.
3. Richard Perini (no address given) thanked Council for approving the funds to remap the flood zones, suggested a commemorative event to acknowledge the first international motorcycle race held in Sirl'.li Valley, he commented about a recent press article in the Ventura County Star, and he thanked Council for the street repairs.
4. Gina Truncate, Simi Valley, CA, asked Council to consider a more conservative approach to the removal of the Eucalyptus trees.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Litster responded to Ms. Truncale and confirmed with Mr. Gabler that two Eucalyptus trees have been removed on Sinaloa Street due to disease, but that no more would be removed until a second report from a certified arborist is completed.
She agreed with the suggestion made by Mr. Bamforth about a five-year action plan for the water shortage, and she acknowledge~ Mr. Kane's comments on automobile violations. ·
Council Member Luevanos thanked Mr. Bamforth for addressing the issue of water and she spoke about the need for an environmental plan as well. She agreed with Mr.
Kane's comments on automobile violations, and she spoke about the timeinvolved in getting the street repairs done. Council Member Luevanos thanked Mr. Perini ·for his Minutes
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comments and agreed with his suggestion for a commemorative event for the Hopetown motorcycle event, and she advised Ms. Truncale that the matter of the Eucalyptus trees is being looked into.
Mayor Mashburn thanked Mr. Perini for his comments about the motorcycle event.
He commented that the Simi Valley Rotary Club will be doing this as an annual event, and is looking for ideas to expand it. He clarified that it is not a racing event but a display of old bikes that raced in Hopetown from 1958 -1975.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON· ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
6A. CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pro Tern Litster pulled Consent Item 6 for discussion. (1) Approval of amended FY 2022-23 Transit Program of Proiects (PbP) and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended October 31, 2022 (Johnson) (CC) ·
ACTION: Received and filed.
(3) Authorization to accept funding from the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Infrastructure Grant in support of the Senior Nutrition Services. authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant related documents, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request in fund 100 (Swan) (CC) ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Participation in the Memorandum of Understanding by and among Colorado River Basin Municipal and public water providers (Fuchiwaki) (WWD) ACTION: Pulled from agenda.
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(5) Award of contract for Grit Pumps Replacement Project. Specification No. SV 22- 35, CP70200009 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to GMZ Engineering, Inc.
(6) Adoption of a resolution ratifying the Ventura County Fire Protection District's Ordinance No. 32. Chapter 5. Section 507. Chapter 9. Section 903, and Appendix B amendments related to fire code regulations to be effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Simi Valley, and find that adoption of the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Perras) (CC)
Resolution No. 2021-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY RATIFYING THE VENTURA COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT'S ORDINANCE NO. 32 AMENDMENTS
PERTAINING TO BUILDING STANDARDS REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF
FIRE SPRINKLERS IN ALL OCCUPANCIES AND LOCATIONS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 5, SECTION 507, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 903, AND APPENDIX B
WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-63.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items. 1, 2, 3, and 5. Council Member/Director Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh~ Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster and M~yor/Chair Mashburn
None
None
None
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 6. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster 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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8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Consideration of amendments to the Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 8 Building Regulations and adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code (By Reference). introduction of an ordinance. and a determination that the proiect is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act {CEQA) (Perros) (CC)
98. Ordinance No. 1346 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, TOGETHER WITH AMENDMENTS THERETO THE CODES THAT COMPRISE TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS AND SPECIFICALLY THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE;
SECURITY STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS, AS MANDATED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 18938; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 1301 IN ITS ENTIRETY
By consensus of the City Council the ordinance was introduced and will be agendized for second reading and adoption.
Discussion and possible action related to a Planning Commission member's conduct regarding the City of Simi Valley Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Officials and Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions. and Committees (Gabler) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director Luevanos moved to agendize a resolution or motion of censure discussion and hearing with 72 hour Brown Act notice, and at the hearing provide the subject member with an opportunity to present a rebuttal, which may include witnesses. Mayor/Chair Mashburn seconded the mc;,tion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos and Mayor/Chair Mashburn Minutes
10. 10A.
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REPORTS:
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Council Members/Directors Cavanaugh, Judge, and Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair Litster
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City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Judge commented about Election Day and noted voter participation numbers were down. He reported he attended the arrival of a German World War II freight car that will be on display during the Auschwitz Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Council Member Judge reported he attended the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) Board meeting, the Taskforce on Homelessness, and the Veterans Day Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park.
Council Member Cavanaugh commented that the Ventura County Animal Services Commission meeting was canceled and mentioned there are a lot of kittens available at this time. She reported she attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park.
Council Member Luevanos reported she attended the Taskforce on Homelessness, she commented about the Santa Susana High School Junior Statesmen of America team, and she spoke about the Heroes for Hope Run that she participated in.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster commented about Election Day. She reported she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, the Ventura Council of Governments Board meeting (VCOG), the Veterans Day Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park, and the New Beginnings Church 5Qth Golden Jubilee celebration.
Mayor Mashburn reported he attended the arrival of a German World War II freight car that will be on display during the Auschwitz Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and he attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park.
1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested an item to discuss changing the committee name of the Task Force for Homelessness to the Task Force for the Unhoused.
Council Member Judge seconded the motion ..
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Council Member Luevanos requested that the City declare a housing or shelter crises in order to work with Dignity Moves. City Manager stated the process would be looked into.
Council Member Luevanos requested an item to discuss the interview process for the future appointment of Planning Commissioners . Mayor Mashburn seconded the motion.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. in the memory of Rachel Castillo, to the meeting of December 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation .
1ct Secretary
Fred D. Thomas , Mayor of the City of Simi
Valley , California, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8