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
Simi Valley, California October 10, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members 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: Robert Belanger v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: (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 October 10, at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Joe Grinstead
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW : City Manager Gabler recommended that Agenda Item 9B be heard following Item 4A.
Agenda Item 9B was moved to follow Item 4A by consensus of the City Council.
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1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Luevanos seconded the motion. (CC)
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem 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 proclamation declaring October 10, 2022 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day (CC)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring October 10, 2022 as Indigenous Peoples Day.
(2) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of October 2022 as Stop Bullying Month (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Kristin Tignac read the proclamation declaring the month of October 2022 as Stop Bullying Month.
(3) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of October 10 through 14, 2022 as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week (CC)
Environmental Services Director Stratis Perros read the proclamation declaring the week of October 10 through 14, 2022 as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
None
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4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN P UBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Mary Poitier, candidate for mayor, no address given, spoke about transparency in City Hall and the need to obtain other proposals for solid waste services.
2. Dee Tingstrom, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the need for an external audit of a federal grant awarded to The Samaritan Center, and the scheduling of a public forum at the Simi Valley Library on the topic of race and racism in Americ a by Edwin Tingstrom.
3. Michele Bennett, Simi Valley, CA , spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
4. Robert Clarizio, Simi Valley, CA, presented questions regarding the agreement with Waste Management.
5. Annika Sumby, Executive Director of the Samaritan Center, no addres s given, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
6. Mark Richardson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
7. Doug Bamforth, Simi Valley, CA, spoke on the effects of technology, electricity, and water. He also thanked the workers of Waste Management.
8. Sean Weisman, candidate for City Council District No. 2, Simi Valley , CA, spoke in support of transparenc y in the discussions with Waste Management. He also expressed his concerns about approving this contract early.
9. Susan Hanscun, Simi Valley, CA, addressed Mayor M ashburn and Council Member Judge regarding their comments at the September 19, 2022 City Counc il meeting, and requested that they be censured.
10. Rick Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding his concerns of the fire hazard being created by the placement of wood chips and desert plants on the parkway behind his house.
11. William Klepper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in suppor t of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
12. Michelle Liddell, Board Mem ber of Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about upcoming events the Chamber of Commerce has in the near future.
13. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, addressed Mayor M ashburn and Council Member Judge regarding their comments at the September 19, 2022 City Council meeting, and requested censure.
14. Lee Kennedy, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
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15. Joe Grinstead, no address given, spoke in s upport of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
16. Jill Abele, no address given, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement. She also expressed concerns that a comparison on costs was not done and suggested that public review be solicited.
17. Stacy Vanderschaaf, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the surplus funds of the City and agreed with the recommendations of the Staff Report.
18. Stephanie Jennings, President of the Simi Valley Kiwanis, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
19. Karen Hoyle, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
20. Mike Kort, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding the bidding process of the waste hauling contract. He is in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
21. Robbie Hidalgo, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the City’s recommendation to approve authorization to accept $11,838 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and commented on the purchasing of bicycles. He expressed concern with the cost of the desktop computers listed in the Staff Report. He spoke in support of the CalPERS payment, and Waste Management franchise agreement.
22. Juan Miguel, no address given, requested that the City Council meetings be closed captioned in Spanish and English. He also requested updating the route for the busses in the City, and that there be supervision on the buses for minors riding the bus without an adult. He addressed potholes in the streets. He also thanked Council Member Luevanos for supporting Waste Management.
23. Lynn Hylton, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
24. Lisa Hemenway, Community Relations Specialist for WM, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Waste Management.
25. Steve Lee, no address gi ven, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
26. Justin Honsinger, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
27. Martin Melendres, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
28. Fernando Lara, Vice President of Teamster s Local 186, no address given, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
29. Marisol Aldana, no address given, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
30. Doug Corcoran, no ad dress given, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
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31. Eric Rose, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
32. Jimmie Johnson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
33. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake M anor, CA, spoke regarding an Ordinance restricting mobile billboards.
34. Richard Perini, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in suppor t of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
35. Dawn Gray, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement. She also read a letter from Glen Becer ra with concerns regarding Waste Management.
36. Salvador Orozco Jr., Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Waste Management franchise agreement.
37. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, commented on Madera Road’s improved driving conditions. He spoke in support of the Waste Management franchis e agreement. He also spoke regarding a proclamation for Columbus Day.
The following submitted a speaker card in s upport of the Waste Management Franchise Agreement and did not speak:
1. S
usan Fleczok , Simi Valley, CA
2. Varot Pisitchajyaku, no address given
3. Scott Tignac, Simi Valley, CA
4. Amy Tignac, Simi Valley, CA
5. Brian Neiens, Simi Valley, CA
6. Mark Jones, no address given
7. Joe Cassello, Simi Valley, CA
8. Jessie Lopez, Santa Clarita, CA
9. AJ Singh, no address given
10. Alex Meza, Simi Valley, CA
11. Larry Rinkenberger, Simi Valley, CA
12. Denise Kane, Simi Valley, CA
13. Barbra Williamson, Simi Valley, CA
14. Carol Richards, Simi Valley, CA
15. Vince Richards, Simi Valley, CA
16. Jordan Kingsbury, no address given
17. Chris LeRoy, no address given
18. Alex Olmedo, no address given
19. Michael Dudley, no address given
20. Maggie Kestly, no address given
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The following submitted a speaker card in opposition to the Waste Management franchise agreement and did not speak:
1. Kris Mauldin, Simi Valley, CA
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Luevanos thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. She agreed with Ms. Poitier that transparency is important, mentioned t o Mr. Lapper that all residents are relevant, and stated she will be reaching out to Mr. Juan Miguel to help with the transportation routes and having adults help minors use the bus. She addressed Mr. Klepper’s comments regarding attending events.
Council Member Cavanaugh addressed Mr. Hid algo’s comments regarding the purchase of bicycles for the Police Department. She thanked the team at Waste Management for their work, and for being present at the meeting.
Council Member Judge thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and speaking.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. She addressed Mr. Bamforth’s statements regarding water, she stated she would like to speak with Mr. Shaw regarding the fire hazard behind his home, and addressed Mr. Juan Miguel’s comments regarding closed captioning in Spanish and English.
Mayor Mash burn thanked everyone regarding their com ments. He stated he is concerned about Santa Paula’s rates for trash pick-up. He also addressed the issue of transparency.
Mayor Mashburn recessed the City Council to a break at 8:36 p.m.
Mayor Mashburn reconvened the City C ouncil at 8:52 p.m. with all City Council Members present.
Agenda Item 9B was moved to follow Item 4A by consensus of the City Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
9B. Consideration of a resolution approving an amended and restated agreement with G.I.
Industries for solid waste services and introduction of an ordinance amending Section 6-3.16 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code increasing the franchise fee for waste discards collection (Gabler) (CC)
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Ordinance No. 1344 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING SEC TION 6 -3.16 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE INCREASING THE FRANCHISE FEE FOR WASTE DISCARDS
COLLECTION
Resolution No. 2022- 55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH G.I. INDUSTRIES TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES.
ACTION: Council Member Luevanos moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022- 55, approving an Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement with G.I. Industries and introduce Ordinance No. 1344. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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 4 and 5 for discussion.
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of September 12 and 19, 2022 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Authorization to accept $13,471 from the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the purchase and installation of wall and floor mounted bike racks, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant related documents and ratify prior documents executed; and approve a Supplemental Budget Request in Fund 287 (Livingstone) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
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(3) Authorization to accept $11,838 from the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to purchase two electric bikes, for the Police Department’s Bicycle Patrol, fund NIBRS related expenditures, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant related documents, ratify documents previously executed, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request (Livingstone) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approval of an amendment to the agreement between the City of Simi Valley and Insight North America LLC for Investment Advisory Services (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved amendment with Insight North America LLC.
(5) Approval of agreement to purchase replacement desktop computers from Golden Star Technology, Inc., DBA GST (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved contract with Golden Star Technology, Inc.
(6) Adoption of a resolution accepting public improvements for Tract No. 5978, located at the southeast corner of East Los Angeles Avenue and Madera Road (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022 -52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 5978, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOS
ANGELES AVENUE AND MADERA ROAD
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-52.
(7) 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- 53 - 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- 54 - 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. 2022-53 and 2022-54.
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ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, M ayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 4 and 5. Mayor Pro Tem Litster 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:
8A. Second reading of Ordinance no. 1343 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) (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)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Litster moved to adopt Ordinance No . 1343. 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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9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Consideration of distribution of FY 20- 21 Budget Surplus Funds in accordance with the Fund Balance Policy (Gabler) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve distribution of $7,317,482 from FY 20-21 Budget surplus as outlined in staff’s report. Council Member Luevanos seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Litster and Mayor Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Luevanos reported she served at the City Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, attended the Clean Power Alliance meeting, and participated in the Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board interviews.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she served at the City Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Committee meeting, met with a recruiter regarding the recruitment of a new Police Chief, and participated in the Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board interviews.
Council Member Judge reported he served at the City Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, attended the Calleguas Municipal Water District (MWD) Drought Task Force Zoom meeting, and the 13th annual Soaring Spirits Share the Road Ride. He also attended the Ventura County Transportation Committee (VCTC) meeting, and the Council On Aging (COA) meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported she served at the City Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, attended the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, and the Grand Opening Ceremony for the Vintage at Sycamore. She also attended the Little Black Dress event put on by the Soroptimis t Club, the grand opening of Munay Peruvian Restaurant, the Simi Valley Youth Council’s 4 th Annual Rock Painting Night, and the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation Simi Stars Talent Showcase event. Mayor Pro Tem Litster also attended the Eagle Court of Honor for Troop 616, met with the Police Foundation President Sergeant Wedemeyer, attended Minutes
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a swearing-in ceremony for Simi Valley Police Department academy graduates, and the opening ceremony at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center for Not of the Hands, But of the Heart Art Exhibit. She also attended the 13th Annual Soaring Spirits Share the Road Ride, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting, the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month ceremony honoring Kylie Donlon from Garden Grove Elementary, and the Community Games Closing Ceremonies at the Simi Valley Senior Center.
Mayor Mashburn reported he served at the City Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley, and attended a memorial service for retired Lieutenant Dick Thomas.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevanos requested a report on the funding mechanism for School Resource Officers (SROs) and crossing guards to alleviate the City of liability. Mayor Mashburn seconded the motion.
Council Member Luevanos requested a censure of Mayor Mashburn and Council Member Judge. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tem Litster requested the City join with other cities to initiate legal action against AB 211. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Mashburn adjourned the meeting at 10:37 p.m. in memory of Reverend Thomas Allen Goodwin to the meeting of October 24, 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
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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
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
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imi Valley, California October 24, 2022
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members /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 5:32 p.m.
b. C
LOSED 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)
C
LOSED 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.
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by City Attorney Caceres
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair
Mashburn
R emote: None
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 Luevanos seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)
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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). 1 C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1 D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1
) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of October 22 – 29, 2022 as California Flood Preparedness Week (CC)
P
ublic Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read the proclamation declaring October 22 - 29, 2022 as California Flood Preparedness Week.
2 . PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPO
INTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3 A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1
) Appointment of Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board Members (Swan) (CC)
A
CTION: 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.
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors L uevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3 C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1
) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Anika Nedunuri (CC) Y
outh 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:
T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. S
cott 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 E states 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 ar e 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 Associat ion, 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 o f 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 wi th 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.
4A.
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 Tem Litster thanked the homeowners associations that spoke about issues related to the water shortage, she agreed with Mr. Bamforth’s comments, and 15 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. S he 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 (Perros) (CC)
Resolution No. 2022-56 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 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 Tem/Vice-Chair Litster seconded the motion.
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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
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.
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 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 LINE AT 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:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
2. Council Member/Director Luevanos 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 Luevanos moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 3. 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
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8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
8A 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 Tem/Vice -Chair Litster moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1344.
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
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A Approval of a COVID -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 Tem/Vice- Chair Litster se conded 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
9B 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. 19 Minutes
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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
9C Consideration of information regarding prior efforts for the use of recycled water in the community (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Litster moved to direct staff to investigate loans and grant s 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. C ouncil Member/Director Luevanos 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
9D 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) O
rdinance 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)
R
esolution No. 2022- 58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING FEE STRUCTURE FOR SIDEWALK VENDORS A
CTION: 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:
AY ES: Council Members/Directors Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Litster and Mayor/Chair Mashburn
NAYS: Council Member Luevanos
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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10. REPORTS:
10A. 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 tow n 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 Tem 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.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Luevano s 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 Loranjo to the meeting of November 7, 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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