MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley,· California December 12, 2022
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters, County of Ventura Mark A. Lunn.
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judg~, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President
Pro Tern Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None Remote:
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabler :stated that Agenda Item 3C(1) will be cc;mtinued to the meeting of January 9, 2023.
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further. reading be waived.
Council Member/Director/Trustee Luevanos seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos,
Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
None
Cavanaugh, Judge,
Tern Litster and
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.
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
\NVVD - 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, \NVVD, 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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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 honorary resolution for Chief David Livingstone in recognition of his retirement from the Simi Valley Police Department (CC) City Manager Gabler read the honorary resolution recognizing Chief David Livingstone's retirement from the Simi Valley Police Department. (2) Presentation of certificate of appreciation to outgoing Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee member (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Julia Ramirez acknowledged outgoing Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee members Alan Mann, Pam Campeau, Roop Mann, Harry VanDyck, and Pete Strong.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Richard Perini, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Mayor Mashburn for his time in public service.
2. Caitlin Brooks, Ventura County Transportation Commission Program Manager Transportation Planning, Camarillo, CA, announced the release of the · Draft Ventura County Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
3. Jeff Pike, Ventura County Fire Department, CA, thanked Council Member Luevanos and Mayor Mashburn for their service.
4. Brett Taylor (no address given) commented he was in the Fire Department with Mayor Mashburn, and that he will be missed. .
5. Anthony Angelini, former District Director for State Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares, Simi Valley, CA, presented a resolution to Mayor Mashburn on behalf of the Assemblywoman. ·
6. Chelsie Kennedy, Representative of Ventura County Supervisor Bob Huber's Office, Simi Valley, CA, presented resolutions to Council Member Luevanos and Mayor Mashburn thanking them for their service.
7. Micha Moss, Representative for Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Thousand Oaks, CA, presented Certificates of Congressional Recognition to Mayor Mashburn and Council Member Luevanos, she congratulated Council ·Member Judge on his reelection, and welcomed Mayor Fred Thomas and Council Member Rocky Rhodes.
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8. Natalie Porco, Simi Valley, CA, spoke on behalf of Mayor Mashburn's daughter (Maryl Mashburn Lorencz, who could not be in attendance) and read a letter from her to Mayor Mashburn. ·
9. Pam Campeau, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Mayor Mashburn for the many years of service he has given to the residents of Ventura County, and she congratulated the newly elected Council.
10. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Chief Livingstone, Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD), Council Member Luevanos, and Mayor Mashburn, for their service to the community.
11. Janice Parvin, Ventura County Supervisor, CA, congratulated Council Member Judge, Council Member Elect Rocky Rhodes and Mayor Elect Fred Thomas on their successful elections, and she thanked Council Member Luevanos for her service. She also thanked Mayor Mashburn for his dedication to the community.
12. Dawn Gray, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the Council, Mayor Mashburn, and she thanked Council Member Luevanos for representing those in the community that do not have a voice.
APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Adoption of a resolution reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8. 2022. declaring the results thereof and such other matters as are provided by law (Blanco) (CC) Resolution No. 2022-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ON THE NOVEMBER. 8, 2022,
DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-67 reciting the fact of the general municipal election and declaring the results thereof and such other matters as provided by law. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Luevanos, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Mashburn
None
None
None
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(2) Recognition of City Council Member Ruth Luevanos (CC) The privilege of the floor was extended to City Council Member Ruth Luevanos and to City Council Members for recognition of Council Member Luevanos' service to the City of Simi Valley.
(3) Recognition of Mayor Keith L. Mashburn (CC)
The privilege of the floor was extended to Mayor Mashburn and to City Council Members for recognition of Mayor Mashburn's service to the City of Simi Valley. (4) Delivery of Certificates of Election and Oaths of Office (CC) Council Member Rocky Rhodes, Council Member Judge, and Mayor Thomas received the Oath of Office administered by Mark A. Lunn, County Clerk Recorder, Registrar of Voters, County of Ventura.
(5) Calling of elected City Council Members and Mayor to the dais and extending the privilege of the floor (CC) ·
Mayor Thomas recessed the Council to a reception at 8:08 p.m.
CALLED TO ORDER: 8:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor P~o TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern
Litster and Mayor/Chair/President Thon,as
Remote: None
Absent: None
38. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Andy Hanna to the Community . Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, for a term commencing on January 1, 2023, and expiring on December 31, 2025 and to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Brian Kane to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, for a term commencing on January 1, 2023, and expiring on December 31, 2024. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
5 December 12, 2022
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
(2) Appointment of Mayor Pro Tern (Blanco) (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB) ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to appoint Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge as Mayor Pro Tern/Nice-Chair/President Pro Tern.
Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Litster and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
. None
(3) Interview and appointment of Planning Commissioners (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint Natalie Ivana Mayer as Council Member Rhodes' Planning Commissioner. Council Member Cavanaugh Seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint Ken Rice as Mayor Pro Tern Judge's Planning Commissioner. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint Lee Kennedy as Mayor Thomas' Planning Commissioner.
Council Member/Directorrrrustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Council On Aging (CC) ITEM WAS MOVED TO THE MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2023.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
4A.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about numerous issues that included ideas on how the Council can be the best they can for the City, the status of the Eucalyptus trees on Sinaloa, traffic concerns, and transparency in Council private sessions.
2. Bruce Boyer, Chatsworth Lake Manor, CA, spoke about free speech, a number of law suits that involve the City, and requested that Council hold a public forum.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes addressed Mr. Lapper, stating he took the editorial in the Acorn regarding advice for recently elected to heart, and he hopes that they have a great four years working together.
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Council Member Cavanaugh agreed with Mr. Lapper regarding the editori.al in the Acorn about advice for recently elected, and she thanked Mr. Lapper for mentioning it to the Council.
Council Member Litster responded to Mr. Lapper and commented that Council is committed to working with State Representatives regardless of political affiliation. She responded to Mr. Boyer and commented the Council appreciates him coming to speak and that law suits are discussed in closed session.
Mayor Thomas commented his appreciation for anyone that comes to Council meetings and speaks, and he responded to Mr. Lapper that the editorial in the Acom was meaningful and expressed that he is willing to work with everyone.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON· ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS. APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL·DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of List of Appointments made by the City Council to all regular and ongoing Citizen Boards, Commissions. and Committees (Maddy Act) (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Receipt of the Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Town Center Proiect) Annual Accountability Report {Johnson) (CC}
ACTION: Received and filed.
(3) Adoption of a resolution approving the. 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule (Blanco) (CC)
Resolution No. 2021-68 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 2023
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2022-68.
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ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3, with an amendment to Consent ltem·3 changing the date of April 17, 2023 to April 10, 20·23 on the 2023 Council Meeting Schedule. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORTS:
City Council/Board Memberrrrustees/Special District Member Reports:
Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported he attended a goodbye party for Mayor Mashburn, and attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. · Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board meeting.
Council Member Litster reported she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month award, and a ribbon cutting for Karen Troop that recognized 40 years of membership in the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce. 1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m. to the meeting of January 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
cy Blanco, City Clerk/Di trict/Authority
/Agency/Board Secretary
Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of the City of Simi
Valley, California, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8, Simi
Valley Industrial Development Authority,
Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing
Authority, Simi Valley Public Financing
Authority, Successor Agency to the Simi
Valley Community Development Agency,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees