MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Simi Valley, California March 20, 2023
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:45 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Public Employment (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Manager
(2) Conference with Labor negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
City's Designated Representative: Mayor Fred D. Thomas
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
(3) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursu·ant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
City's Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager Employee Organization-: Service Employee International Union (SEIU) 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 mee~ing held on March 20, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ventura County Fire Division Chief Jeff Pike 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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2 March 20, 2023
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
1A. ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Litster seconded the motion. (CC)
ROLL CALL
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
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 agenda items 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
1 D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a 20-year service award to Eric Mancilla, Digital and Print Media Coordinator, Department of Administrative Services (CC) Administrative Services Director Carolyn Johnson presented Eric Mancilla, Digital and Print Media Coordinator, with a 20-year service award.
(2) Presentation of a 15-year service award to Garry Boswell, Deputy Administrative Services Director, Information Technology, Department of Administrative Services (CC)
Administrative Services Director Carolyn Johnson presented Garry Boswell, Deputy Administrative Services Director Information Technology, with a 15-year service award.
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3 March 20, 2023
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointment of Simi Valley Council on Aging Executive Board member (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tern Judge moved the Mayor to appoint Al Brown to serve on the Council on Aging Executive Board for a term commencing March 21, 2023 and concluding on January 31, 2024. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
None
None
38. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by Ventura County Fire Division Chief Jeff Pike regarding 2022 Operations in Simi Valley (CC)
Fire Chief Jeff Pike gave a presentation to the City Council on the 2022 Operations in Simi Valley.
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member Gloria Bowman (CC)
Youth Employment Service (YES) Advisory Board member Gloria Bowman provided an informational report on behalf of the YES.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS· OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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4 March 20, 2023
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Stephanie Smith, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the City allowing RVs to be parked on a pad separate from the driveway, and expressed that RV parking enforcement needs to apply to everyone.
2. Brian Kane, Simi Valley, CA, member Madison County Homeowners Board, member Neighborhood Council #4, spoke about RV parking requirements that work well in the Madison County community.
3. Jerry Placerus, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about RV parking and suggested the City start with enforcing RVs parked on the street, and for the City to find ways to make things easier for the residents of Simi Valley.
4. Shannon Nash, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the issue of RV parking when in zero property line developments.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes noted that City Council cannot comment directly to public speakers, and he thanked everyone for explaining their positions on RV parking.
Council Member Cavanaugh thanked everyone for coming out and commented there would be more discussion about RV parking later in the meeting.
Council Member Litster thanked everyone for being at the meeting, and those that sent emails. She asked the City Attorney to clarify Home Owner Associations' RV parking regulations compared to City regulations.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge thanked everyone for coming out and those that wrote emails.
He commented that issues regarding parked cars should be called into the Police Department, and. he spoke about the difference between Home Owner Associations' RV parking regulations and City regulations.
Mayor Thomas thanked everyone for their opinions on RV parking regulations, and those that sent emails. He commented that much time was taken to review the issue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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
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5 March 20, 2023
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Item 4 for discussion. (1) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended February 28, 2023 (Johnson) (CC) ·
ACTION: Received and filed.
(2) Approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2022 for Submission to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and to California's Department of Housing and Community Development (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Award of contract for Williams Way Sewer Line Rehabilitation Proiect, CP70200043, Specification No. SV 23~01 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. (4) Approval for purchase of mobile and portable radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc., via cooperative agreement, Supplemental Budget Request, and inter-fund transfers (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc.
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar · Items 1 through 3. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
None
None
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.
Council Member Litster seconded the motion.
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6 March 20, 2023
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
None
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Request for direction on enforcement of residential onsite parking standards, including recreational vehicles (Perras) (CC) ·
City Council directed staff to present an ordinance wit_h the following revisions, recreational vehicles are allowed to park on both sides of the house, one vehicle per side and in the rear of property, must have a three (3) foot setback, and no curb cut requirement. Provide the City Council with examples of 30% to· 40% single-family residential front yard landscaping. By consensus, the City Council directed staff to resume enforcement on all areas not under consideration based on the direction received.
Consideration of proposed revisions to the terms and conditions to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Simi Valley Police Officers' Association (Argabrite) (CC) ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to consider the proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Police Unit employees represented by the Simi Valley Police Officers' Association (SVPOA) as presented, and give the public an opportunity to provide input prior to making a final determination on the MOU and place this matter on the agenda for April 3, 2023 for final determination on the proposed MOU. Council Member Lister seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
None
None
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7 March 20, 2023
9C. Consideration of proposed revisions to the terms and conditions to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Simi Valley Police Managers' Association (Argabrite) (CC)
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ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to consider the proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Police Management employees represented by the Simi Valley. Police Managers' Association (SVPMA) as presented, and give the public an opportunity to provide input prior to making a final determination on the MOU and place this matter on the agenda for April 3, 2023 for final determination on the proposed MOU. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
None
None
Consideration of proposed revisions to the terms and conditions to the Resolution for Management-designated employees (Argabrite) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to consider the proposed revisions to the Management-designated employees' resolution as presented and give the public an opportunity to provide input prior to making a final determination and place this matter on the City Council agenda for April 3, 2023, for final determination. Mayor Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
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REPORTS:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
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None
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Rhodes reported he attended an orientation and tour of Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.
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8 March 20, 2023
Council Member Litster reported she attended the Youth Council meeting, the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting and informed that she was elected Chair, and she attended the art exhibit at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. She commented her condolences to the Scott Juceam family for the loss of their son.
Council Member Litster reported she attended the Every 15 Minutes Program and she recognized the Simi Valley School District and the PTA for their efforts. She reported she met with a Southern California Edison Public Affairs represe_ntative, participated in conducting interviews for the Area Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month award.
Council Member Cavanaugh commented about the importance of the Simi Valley School District Every 15 Minutes Program and noted the Police Foundation donated $5,000 for the event. She reported she participated in conducting interviews for the Area Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and she atterided the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Board meeting and spoke about the many benefits provided to local businesses. Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Armenian American Museum Gala in Century City.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge commented about medical full body screenings that may be available through Simi Valley service clubs and taking advantage of the opportunity to have one done. He reported he attended ttie Simi Valley Polic~ Foundation Board meeting, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast, visited Nectar of the Dogs, a new winery in Simi Valley, and he attended the California League of Cities Legislation Briefing via ZOOM. He reported he .attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee meeting, and the League of Cities Public Safety Committee meeting via ZOOM. Mayor Pro Tern Judge recognized Mike Kort on being named Elk of the Year through the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, and he reported that Supervisor Janice Parvin will be holding a Town Hall at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge. ·
Mayor Thomas reported he attended an orientation and tour of Rancho. Simi Recreation and Park District. He reported he attended the Persian American Civic Action Network (PACAN) Gala event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Simi Valley School District Every 15 Minutes Program, and the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee meeting. He reported he participated in the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy Spring ~023 first session, and he attended a check presentation from Congresswoman Brownley at the Sanitation Plant.
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9 March 20, 2023
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Rhodes requested a discussion of legislation from the Clean Power Alliance at the meeting of April 3, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m. in the memory of Tina Allegro, to the meeting of April 3, 2023 , at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation .
Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of the City of Simi
Valley, California