Staff Report — Simi Valley City Council, May 1, 2023

Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Council and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of eac h 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
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
S
imi Valley, California February 13, 2023
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair/President Pro Tem
Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
R emote: None

Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31p.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

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ity’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager
E
mployee Organization: Simi Valley Police Managers Association (2) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

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ity’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager
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mployee Organization: Simi Valley Police Officers Association Minutes
February 13, 2023
(3) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
C ity’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager
E
mployee Organization: Service Employee International Union (SEIU) (4) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
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ity’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager
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nrepresented Employees: Accounting Projects Analyst, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Community Services Manager, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Planner, A ssistant Public Works Director, Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant Waterworks Services Manager, Associate Engineer, Associate Planner, Budget & Administration Manager, Budget Officer, Chief of Police, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Engineer, City Manager, Code Compliance Manager, Code Compliance Officer, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Communications Systems Coordinator, Communications Manager, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Director, Community Services Manager, Counter Technician, C ourt Liaison, Crime Analysis and Prevention Manager, Crime Analyst, Cultural Arts Center Technical Coordinator, Customer Services Manager, Customer Services Supervisor, Deputy Administrative Services Director (Fiscal Services), Deputy Administrative Servic es Director (Information Services), Deputy Administrative Services Director (Support Services), Deputy Building Official/Plan Check, Deputy City Attorney, Deputy City Clerk, Deputy City Manager, Deputy Community Services Director, Deputy Director/Economic Development, Deputy Director/Housing & Special Projects, Deputy Director/Police Administration & Communication, Deputy Director/Traffic Engineer, Deputy Environmental Services Director, Deputy Environmental Services Director (Building Official), Deputy Environmental Services Director (City Planner), Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Public Works Director (Administration), Deputy Public Works Director (Development Services) Deputy Public Environmental Compliance), Deputy Public Works Director (Maintenance Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Maintenance Services Engineer), Deputy Public Works Director (Sanitation Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Transit), Deputy Public Works Director (Waterworks Services), Digital and Print Media Coordinator , Emergency 2 Minutes
February 13, 2023
Services Coordinator, Emergency Services Manager, Enterprise Systems Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator, Environmental Services Director, Executive Assistant, Fiscal Services Supervisor, GIS Coordinator, Home Rehabilitation Coordinator, Human Resources Analyst, Information Services Analyst I, Information Services Analyst II, Laboratory Chemist, Laboratory Supervisor, Landscape Architect, Legal Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Management Analyst, Management Assistant, Payroll Coordinator, Permit Services Coordinator, Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Operations Manager, Plant Operations Supervisor, Plant Support Systems Manager, Police Communications & Records Manager, Police Maintenance Supervisor, Police Records Manager, Police Records Supervisor, Police Services Supervisor, Principal Engineer, Principal Information Services Analyst, Principal Planner/Zoning Administrator, Public Works Dire ctor, Risk Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Administrative Officer, Senior Assistant City Attorney, Senior Code Compliance Officer, Senior Crime Analyst, Senior Engineer, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Information Services Analyst, Senior Managem ent Analyst, Senior Planner, Staff Accountant, Supervising Building Inspector, Supervising Public Works Inspector, Transit Finance Manager, Transit Operations Manager, Transit Supervisor, Treasury Officer, Utility Services Specialist, Wastewater Collection System Supervisor, Water Distribution Supervisor, Water Operations Supervisor, Waterworks Field Services Supervisor, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster I, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster II, Workers’ Compensation Manager, Workers’ Compensation Supervisor
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
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LOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Caceres stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on February 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

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EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Joe Piechowski
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes , Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem
Judge and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
R emote: None

Absent: None

1. AG
ENDA REVIEW : City Manager Brian Gabler stated that a Supplemental Staff report was provided for Agenda Item 9C and a correction on Consent 1, Minutes for January 9, 2023.
3 Minutes
February 13, 2023
1A. ACTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Rhodes moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.

Council Member /Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion . (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
RO
LL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/V ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
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.

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

3. APPO
INTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3 A. APPOINTMENTS: None
3 B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1
) Economic Development Presentation (CC)
A
ssistant City Manager Linda Swan and Management Analyst Kelly Tinker provided a presentation regarding the economic development of the City of Simi Valley. 3 C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1
) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Advaith Nair (CC) Yout
h Council Member Advaith Nair 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. B
ill Meade, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the need for traffic safety in Simi Valley.

2. Maria Ventura, Senior Public Affairs Manager, SoCal Gas, Oxnard, CA, provided information about the historically high gas bills.

3. Heather Cornes, Not One More, spoke about the need for the Heroin Task Force, and in opposition to disbanding it.

4. Elena Johnson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about quality of life policing, and in opposition to disbanding the Heroin Task Force.

5. Aliza Thomas, Board Member, Not One More, spoke about the need for the Heroin Task Force, and in opposition to disbanding it.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

C
ouncil Member Rhodes thanked everyone for coming out and speaking. He commented about the Heroin Task Force and expressed that the City Council does not want to take away the available resources, but rather the program may be evolving. Council Member Rhodes thanked the SoCal Gas representative for the update, and he agreed with Mr. Mead that traffic is an issue and supports the idea of a traffic safety month.
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February 13, 2023
C ouncil Member Litster thanked Not One More and expressed that the City Council is committed to ensuring they get resources and support. She thanked Mr. Mead for bringing his traffic safety concerns, and she questioned the SoCal Gas representative on a credit available to qualifying residents.

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ouncil Member Cavanaugh expressed she agreed with the comments made by Council Member Rhodes and Litster, she addressed the concerns raised about the Heroin Task Force and thanked Aliza Thomas for sharing her story. Council M ember Cavanaugh thanked everyone for coming out to speak.

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ayor Pro Tem Judge responded to the concern raised about street potholes and graffiti and commented that the City Council relies on citizens to be proactive and report the issue so it can be fixed as soon as possible. He spoke about the Heroin Task Force and expressed that it is not going away but it will morph into something else. Mayor Pro Tem Judge thanked everyone for coming out and speaking.

M
ayor Thomas thanked everyone for speaking. He addressed the issue of the Heroin Task Force and commented he appreciates the importance of the Task Force and he spoke about his involvement in drug abuse education for the past 13 years. 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:

C
ouncil Member Litster pulled Consent Item 1 for discussion. (1
) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of November 7, 14, December 5, 12, 2022 and January 9, 2023 (Blanco) (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB) Act
ion Required – Approved as amended.
(2
) Acceptance of Highway Infrastructure Program Grant Funds from the California Department of Transportation and approval of Supplemental Budget Request to adjust the Streets and Roads Fund (Fund 600) and Major Street Rehabilitation Program Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) A
CTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
6 Minutes
February 13, 2023
(3) Consideration of claiming $1,576,318 of American Rescue Plan Act funds as revenue loss (Gabler) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved request.
(4
) Authorization to accept funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Grant Program to purchase supplies and equipment for the Disaster Service Worker Team and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request for Fund 287 (Shorts) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved request.
(5) Award of contract to Grainger North America for the purchase of facilities maintenance, repair, and operations supplies through the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Grainger North America.
(6) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Funds from the S tate of California for electrical infrastructure upgrades at the Simi Valley Public Library, authorization for the City Manager to execute any grant related documents, and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request (Swan) (CC)
Resolution No. 2023-0 6 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE GRANT A CCEPTANCE, AND

EXECUTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2021 (SB 129) FOR THE ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

UPGRADES AT THE SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-0 6 and approved Supplem ental Budget Request.
(7) Consideration of a resolution implementing the provisions of AB 361 allowing for a remote meeting option (Gabler) (CC)
Resolution No. 2023-0 7 - 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 No. 2023 – 07.
7 Minutes
February 13, 2023

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 through 7. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/V ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Item 1 as amended. Correction to the December 12, 2022 m inutes Item 3B(3), appointing Ken Rice as Mayor Pro Tem Judges’ Planning Commissioner and corrections to the January 9, 2023 minutes Item 3A(2), appointing Council Member Rhodes as member and Mayor Thomas as Alternate No. 1 to the Clean Power Alliance and correcting the motion to Item 9A to include that another funding source will be found for Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley for the Star -Spangled Jam and Fireworks Special. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
:

8A.

Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1347 approving a change of Zone Classification (Z-S-2022-0002) and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration to change the zone of a 0.22-acre portion of a 4.57- acre site for property located at 1850 Heywood Street (Perros) (CC)

Ordinance No. 1347 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE CLASSIFICATION (Z -S-2022- 0002) AND ADOPT THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO CHANGE THE ZONE OF A 0.22 -ACRE PORTION OF A 4.57 -ACRE SITE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1850 HEYWOOD STREET

8 Minutes
February 13, 2023

ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1347. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/V ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9. NEW BUSINESS
:

9A.

Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Simi Valley Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected Officials and Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees (Argabrite) (CC)

ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved to make no changes to the City of Simi Valley Code of Ethics and Conduct. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/V ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9B. I
ntroduction of an ordinance amending Article 1, of Chapter 1, of Title 3 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code regarding exemptions from the business registration and tax requirements for charitable, religious, and nonprofit organizations (Johnson) (CC)

Ordinance No. 1348
– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, OF CHAPTER 1, OF TITLE 3 OF THE SIMI

VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATION

ACTION
: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1348, as amended to limit the exemption to 501(c)(3) organizations.

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.

9 Minutes
February 13, 2023

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9C. Approval and adoption of the 2023 Legislative Platform (Argabrite) (CC/WWD/LB)

ACTION:

Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve and adopt the 2023 Legislative Platform as amended, with an added statement regarding pension reform. Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

10. REPORTS
:

10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:

Council Member Rhodes reported he participated in the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Forum, he attended the Clean Power Alliance Orientation via ZOOM, the CBC Federal Credit Union ribbon cutting, and he reported he was elected to a seat on Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for District 46 (Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley). He reported he attended the SCAG Community, Economic, and Human Development Committee meeting, the SCAG Regional Council meeting, and a Clean Power Alliance meeting.

Council Member Rhodes reported he attended a Simi Valley Rotary Club meeting where the Chair of SCAG (Jan Harnik) was the guest speaker, he participated in conducting interviews for Neighborhood Council #2 and #4, he attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month award, and the Ronald Regan Presidential Library Mike Pompeo event. He reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence dinner, a ribbon cutting for Urban Taco, he was an overnight monitor for the Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) program, and he met with senior staff of SCAG.

10 Minutes
February 13, 2023

Council Member Litster reported she attended the CBC Federal Credit Union ribbon cutting, the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting, the Simi Valley Education Foundation January Teacher of the Month award, and the swearing-in ceremony of Police Officer Dereck Jester, who transferred from LA Port Police. She reported she attended the Varenita of Simi Valley one year anniversary celebration, the Cal Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy, the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting, a ribbon cutting for East Coast Pizza, and she participated in conducting interviews for Neighborhood Council #2 and #4. Council Member Litster reported she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation February Teacher of the Month Award, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence dinner, a ribbon cutting for Urban Taco, and the Council On Aging meeting.

Council Member Cavanaugh reported she had the first Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board meeting as the Chair of the EDC Board of Directors, she was a speaker for the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce leadership class, she attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence dinner, commented about all the activities at the fully accessible Challenger Field, and she visited the Samaritan Center.

Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he participated in conducting interviews for Neighborhood Council #1 and #3, he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee and Regional Council meetings, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting in Camarillo. Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the grand opening of Epic Tacos, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence dinner, the grand opening of Urban Taco, and the Council On Aging meeting.

Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Simi Valley Tourism Committee meeting, he participated in conducting interviews for Neighborhood Council #1 and #3, and he attended the Varenita of Simi Valley one year anniversary celebration. He reported he attended the Cal Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy, the grand opening of Epic Tacos, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Mike Pompeo event, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence dinner, the grand opening of Urban Taco, and he attended the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce dinner.

10B.

City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:

Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster requested an official goal planning session for the Council, Mayor Thomas concurred.

11 Minutes
February 13, 2023

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. in memory of Selma Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, to the meeting of February 27, 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, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8, Sim i
Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority,
Successor Agency to the Simi Valley
Community Development Agency, and
President of the Simi Valley Library Board
of Trustees

_________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Authority/Agency/Board Secretary
12 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.

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

Simi Valley, California March 6, 2023

CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None

Absent: None

a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31p.m.

b. CLOSED SESSION
:

(1) Public Employment (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):

Title: City Attorney

(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 Attorney

(3) Conference with Labor negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

City’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Managers Association

(4) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

City’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Managers Association

13 Minutes
March 6, 2023

(5) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a)

City’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager

Unrepresented Employees: Accounting Projects Analyst, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Community Services Manager, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Planner, Assistant Public Works Director, Assis tant to the City Manager, Assistant Waterworks Services Manager, Associate Engineer, Associate Planner, Budget & Administration Manager, Budget Officer, Chief of Police, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Engineer, City Manager, Code Compliance Manager, Code Compliance Officer, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Communications Systems Coordinator, Communications Manager, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Director, Community Services Manager, Counter Technician, Court Liaison, Crime Analysis and Prev ention Manager, Crime Analyst, Cultural Arts Center Technical Coordinator, Customer Services Manager, Customer Services Supervisor, Deputy Administrative Services Director (Fiscal Services), Deputy Administrative Services Director (Information Services), D eputy Administrative Services Director (Support Services), Deputy Building Official/Plan Check, Deputy City Attorney, Deputy City Clerk, Deputy City Manager, Deputy Community Services Director, Deputy Director/Economic Development, Deputy Director/Housing & Special Projects, Deputy Director/Police Administration & Communication, Deputy Director/Traffic Engineer, Deputy Environmental Services Director, Deputy Environmental Services Director (Building Official), Deputy Environmental Services Director (City Planner), Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Public Works Director (Administration), Deputy Public Works Director (Development Services) Deputy Public Works Director (Environmental Compliance), Deputy Public Works Director (Maintenance Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Maintenance Services Engineer), Deputy Public Works Director (Sanitation Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Transit), Deputy Public Works Director (Waterworks Services), Digital and Print Media Coordinator, Emergency Services Coordinator, Emergency Services Manager, Enterprise Systems Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator, Environmental Services Director, Executive Assistant, Fiscal Services Supervisor, GIS Coordinator, Home Rehabilitation Coordinator, Human Resources Analyst, Information Services Analyst I, Information Services Analyst II, Laboratory Chemist, Laboratory Supervisor, Landscape Architect, Legal Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Management Analyst, Management Assistant, Payroll Coordinator, Permit Services Coordinator, Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Operations Manager, Plant Operations Supervisor, Plant Support Systems Manager, Police 14 Minutes
March 6, 2023

Communications & Records Manager, Police Maintenance Supervisor, Police Records Manager, Police Records Supervisor, Police Services Supervisor, Principal Engineer, Principal Information Services Analyst, Principal Planner/Zoning Administrator, Public Works Director, Risk Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Administrative Officer, Senior Assistant City Attorney, Senior Code Compliance Officer, Senior Crime Analyst, Senior Engineer, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Information Services Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Staff Accountant, Supervising Building Inspector, Supervising Public Works Inspector, Transit Finance Manager, Transit Operations Manager, Transit Supervisor, Treasury Officer, Utility Services Specialist, Wastewater Collection System Supervisor, Water Distribution Supervisor, Water Operations Supervisor, Waterworks Field Services Supervisor, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster I, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster II, Workers’ Compensation Manager, Workers’ Compensation Supervisor

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 March 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Annika Sumby

ROLL CALL
: Present: Council Members/Directors Rhodes , Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Judge and Mayor/Chair
Thomas
Remote: None

Absent: None

1. AGENDA REVIEW
: None

1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

15 Minutes
March 6, 2023

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 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

1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
:

(6) Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming declaring March 2023 as Women’s History Month (CC)

Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring March 2023 as Women’s History Month.

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

3A. APPOINTMENTS
:

(1) Selection of two City Council Members to conduct Community Projects Grant interviews (Perros) (CC)

ACTION: Council Member /Director Litster moved to select City Council Member Rhodes and City Council Member Cavanaugh to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective Community at -Large member to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

16 Minutes
March 6, 2023

(2) Selection of two City Council Members to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective Commissioner for one unscheduled vacancy on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (Perros)(CC)

ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to select City Council Member Litster and Mayor Pro Tem Judge to interview and nominate a prospective Commissioner to fill one unscheduled vacancy on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

(1) Overview of the Ventura County Continuum of Care and Countywide Regional efforts to address and prevent homelessness (CC)

Jennifer Harkey of the Ventura County Continuum of Care provided City Council with a presentation on the efforts to address and prevent homelessness.

3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
: None

4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commented about a peaceful protest he organized at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the police presence at the event. He briefly addressed items he stated did not get addressed by the City Council including his nomination to Neighborhood Council. He encouraged Mayor Thomas to advocate for two additional motorcycle traffic officers, and he requested an update on the Eucalyptus trees on Sinaloa.

2. Annika Sumby, Executive Directory Samaritan Center, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of reorganizing the Task Force on Homelessness.

3. Doug Landon, Member Board of Directors Samaritan Center, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of reorganizing the Task Force on Homelessness.

4. Gina Truncale (no address given) spoke in support of reorganizing the Task Force on Homelessness.
17 Minutes
March 6, 2023

4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

Council Member Cavanaugh welcomed Mr. Lapper back, commented about the Task Force on Homelessness and that it’s not working for Simi Valley the way it’s currently set up, she noted the importance of supporting the Samaritan Center.

Council Member Rhodes spoke about the Task Force on Homelessness and recognized there is a problem to be addressed and solved in a reorganized way and echoed the sentiments of Council Member Cavanaugh.

Council Member Litster commented that there would be a report coming on the Eucalyptus trees, and that there’s a need to examine the whole issue of the Task Force on Homelessness.

Mayor P ro Tem Judge indicated he would comment about the Task Force on Homelessness later in the meeting, and he spoke about bureaucracy in government.

Mayor Thomas noted that research is being done regarding adding motorcycle units to the Police Department, and he commented about the Task Force on Homelessness and the most effective way to move forward.

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: None

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
: None

9. NEW BUSINESS
:

9A. Direction on the Task Force on Homelessness
(Perros) (CC)

Council Members expressed their comments and concerns. It was by City Council consensus to direct staff to disband the Task Force on Homelessness and resume hosting Homeless Resource Coordination Meetings as needed, provide report s back to the City Council and promote resources available to the community. 18 Minutes
March 6, 2023

9B. Adoption of a resolution terminating the COVID -19 Local Emergency including lifting the moratorium on the cutoff of water services for lack of payment and associated late fees and penalties, authorization of remote teleconference meetings and rescind Resolution Nos. 2020-19 and 2023-07 (Gabler) (CC/WWD)

Resolution No. 2023-10
– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 TERMINATING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL

EMERGENCY AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCE

MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY

PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT PROVISIONS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS 2020-19 AND 2023-07

ACTION
: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-10 terminating the existence of a Local Emergency. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

10. REPORTS:

10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :

Council Member Rhodes reported he attended a Clean Power Alliance Orientation via Zoom, he toured the P ublic Services Center and Transit Facilities , he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Joint Committee meeting, and the SCAG Regional Council meeting. He reported he attended the Clean Power Alliance meeting, the Santa Susana Train Depot 120 year celebration, the grand opening of 118 Crossfit, the Simi Girls Softball Season Opener, and he attended a meeting with Festival Properties regarding the Simi Town Center Mall.

Council Member Litster reported she attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Joint Committee meeting, Bills Quality Auto Care 30 year anniversary celebration, the Santa Susana Train Depot 120 year celebration, the grand opening of 118 Crossfit, and she attended a meeting with Festival Properties regarding the Simi Town Center Mall.

19 Minutes
March 6, 2023

Council Member Cavanaugh commented about the Santa Susana Train Depot. She reported she attended the Santa Susana Boys Baseball Opening Day, and she attended a meeting with Festival Properties regarding the Simi Town Center Mall.

Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the SCAG Regional Council Policy Committee meeting, the SCAG Joint Committee meeting, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC ) meeting, and he attended the For The Troops Gala at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

Mayor Thomas reported he toured the Public Service s Center and Transit Facilities, he attended Bills Quality Auto Care 30 year anniversary celebration, the Santa Susana Train Depot 120 year celebration, the grand opening of 118 Crossfit, and he attended a meeting with Festival Properties regarding the Simi Town Center Mall.

10B.

City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:

Council Member Litster requested staff research Project Life Support, City Manager Brian Gabler stated City Council would be provided with a memo on the results.

ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. to the meeting of March 20 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, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8

________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary
20 Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Council and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of eac h agenda item.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Simi Valley, California March 20, 2023

CALLED TO ORDER: 5:45 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None

Absent: None

a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.

b. 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)
Pursuant 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 meeting held on March 20, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ventura County Fire Division Chief Jeff Pike

21 Minutes
March 20, 2023

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem 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
AYES: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

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 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.

22 Minutes
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 Tem 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: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3B. 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 membe r
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:

23 Minutes
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.

4A.

CITY COUNCIL/BOARD 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 Tem Judge thanked everyone for coming out and those that wrote emails.

He commented that issues regarding parked cars should be call ed into the P olice 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.

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
24 Minutes
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 (Perros) (CC)

ACTION
: Approved request.

(3)
Award of contract for Williams Way Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project, 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
AYES: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

ACTION
: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.

Council Member Litster seconded the motion.

25 Minutes
March 20, 2023

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
: None

9. NEW BUSINESS
:

9A.

Request for direction on enforcement of residential onsite parking standards, including recreational vehicles (Perros) (CC)

City Council directed staff to present an ordinance with 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.

9B.

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: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

26 Minutes
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)

ACTION
: Council Member Litster moved to c onsider 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 Mem ber Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9D. 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 Tem Judge seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

10. REPORTS
:

10A. 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.

27 Minutes
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 representative, 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 attended 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 Tem 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 the Simi Valley Police 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 Tem 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 2023 first session, and he attended a check presentation from Congresswoman Brownley at the Sanitation Plant.

28 Minutes
March 20, 2023

10B. 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

________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk
29 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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8

Simi Valley, California April 3, 2023

CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem Judge
Remote: None

Absent: Mayor Thomas

a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.

b. CLOSED SESSION
:

(1) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

City’s Designated Representative: Brian P. Gabler, City Manager Employee Organization: Unrepresented Confidential Employees

(2) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (initiation of litigation):

One potential case

CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)

CLOSED SESSION REPORTS : City Attorney Caceres stated the City Council authorized the City Attorney’s Office to join a pending writ of mandate and a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against the State of California and Robert Bonta, in his official capacity as California Attorney -General, by a vote of 4 – 0 with one Council Member being absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
: Led by Chief Shorts

30 Minutes
April 3, 2023
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Rhodes , Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
R emote: None

Absent: Mayor/Chair Thomas

1. AG
ENDA REVIEW: None
1 A. ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)
R
OLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
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 agenda items 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 month of April 2023 as Financial Literacy Month (CC)
C
ommunity Services Coordinator Kristin Tignac read the proclamation declaring the month of April 2023 as Financial Literacy Month and Shreeya Julakanti, John Tolson, and Anthony Angelini accepted the proclamation.
(2
) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of April 2023 as Donate Life Month (CC)
C
ouncil Member Rocky Rhodes read the proclamation declaring the month of April 2023 as Donate Life Month and Steve Weed accepted the proclamation. 31 Minutes
April 3, 2023
(3) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of April 2023 as Fair Housing Month (CC)
Seni
or Management Analyst Julia Ramirez read the proclamation declaring the month of A pril 2023 as Fair Housing Month and Madeline McCormick accepted the proclamation.
(4) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of April 2023 as Earthquake Preparedness Month (CC)
Em
ergency Services Coordinator Rachel Myers read the proclamation declaring the month of April 2023 as Earthquake Preparedness Month and Ed Baker, Phil Ankrom, Daryl Clark, and Jorge Curiel accepted the proclamion.
(5) Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to the Grace Brethren Robotics Team 986A in recognition California Region 4 Vex Robotics Competition High School Regional Championship – Amaze Award (CC)
Manag
ement Analyst Heidi DiNardo read and Mayor Pro Tem Judge presented Certificates of Commendation to the Grace Brethren Robotics Team 986A. (6) Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to outgoing Commissioner of the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (CC) As
sociate Planner Eric Chen read a Certificate of Appreciation for outgoing Commissioner Marques Crutchfield.

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

3. APPOI
NTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPO
INTMENTS:
(1) Adoption of a resolution for the appointment of one commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved that the Council authorize and the Mayor appoint Joe J. Piechowski to serve on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventur a Board of Commissioners f or a term commencing i mmediately and concluding on September 30, 2025. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
32 Minutes
April 3, 2023
Co uncil Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None
(2) Selection of one City Council Member to serve on a selection committee with a continuing Arts Commissioner to interview and nominate prospective Simi Valley Arts Commissioners (Swan) (CC)
Resol
ution No. 2023- 14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE AREA HOUSING

AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY WITH THE TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
ACT
ION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved that the Council authorize and the Mayor Pro Tem appoint City Council Member Litster to serve on a selection committee and interview and nominate prospective Simi Valley Arts Commissioners Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL
CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECI
AL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by Interface Children & Family Services on their 211 Department and services (CC)
Comm
unity Information Officer Kelly Brown gave the City Council a presentation on their 211 Department and services.
(2) Presentation by the Ventura County Transportation Commission on the Draft Transit Integration and Efficiency Study (TIES) (CC)
Exec
utive Director Martin Erickson gave a presentation to the City Council on the Draft Transit Integration and Efficiency Study.
33 ROLL CALL:

AYES:

Minutes
April 3, 2023
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. M
arshall Miranda, President, S.E.I.U. Local 721, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the City Manager and City Council for approving salary increases for the City of Simi Valley employees. In addition he thanked Assistant City Manager Samantha Argabrite, Senior H.R. Analyst Shannon Nash, Administrative Services Director Carolyn Johnson, and S.E.I.U. Chief Negotiator Aram Agdaian, for their support and hard work.

2. Theresa Lewis, Chairperson, ADA Committee, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the Ventura County Transportation Commission Transit Integration and Efficiency Study, and expressed her appreciation to the City Council for looking at ways to unify transportation in Ventura County.

3. Rebecca McCann (no address given) spoke about the need for Simi Valley roads to be repaired, and cited her experienced while being driven to the hospital with broken ribs, and the difficulty of riding her electric scooter on the roads.

4. Tim Wedemeyer, Simi Valley Police Officers Association President, Simi Valley, CA, expressed support of the tentative MOU agreement and he thanked Council, City leadership, the negotiation team, and City staff for their hard work on the negotiation process.

5. Nikki Lian, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board member , Simi Valley, CA, announced the upcoming Chamber breakfast, and commented about the Chamber Work Force Development Program, and their legislative advocacy efforts to benefit businesses.

6. Lincoln Purcell, President, Police Managers Association, Simi Valley, CA, expressed thanks and appreciation to the City Council, the City Manager, and City leadership, for the proposed upcoming contract and stated it has unanimous support.

7. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA , commented on the findings of the additio nal consulting arborist’s report on the removal of Eucalyptus trees on Sinaloa and the discrepancies in the reports, and he addressed Council Member Rhodes and Mayor Pro Tem Judge on other issues.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

C
ouncil Member Rhodes thanked everyone for coming out to speak. He acknowledged the speakers from the SEIU, the POA, and the PMA, and expressed that the City Council appreciates them and all they do for the City. 34 Minutes
April 3, 2023
C ouncil Member Cavanaugh thanked the speakers from the SEIU, the POA, and the PMA for being at the meeting. She commented it was nice to hear from Theresa Lewis, Chairperson of the ADA Board, and she thanked the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board member, Nikki Lian. Council Member Cavanaugh expressed that she appreciated the comments made by Mr. Lapper about the Eucalyptus trees, and she thanked everyone who spoke.

C
ouncil Member Litster thanked the speakers from the SEIU, the POA, and the PMA.

She acknowledged the comments made by Rebecca McCann about pot holes in the roads. She asked the City Manager to advise on how the public should report a road repair issue and the City Manager stated the public can report it on the City website or call the City.

M
ayor Pro Tem Judge thanked the speakers from the SEIU, the POA, and the PMA and commented they do a great job and keep the City a great place to live.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A joint public hearing by the City Council of the City of Simi Valley and Board of Directors of the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 to consider adoption of a joint resolution approving adjustments to the City -wide schedule of fees and service charges (Johnson) (CC/WWD)
R
esolution No. 2023- 15, WWD - 292 - A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 APPROVING

ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES
T
here being no public testimony Mayor Pro Tem Judge opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:20 p.m.

A
CTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to approve proposed adjustments to the City -wide Schedule of Service Charges and adopt Resolution No. 2023- 15/WWD-292 approving service fee adjustments to the Schedule of Service Charges.

Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

RO
LL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None
35 Minutes
April 3, 2023

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/Director Litster pulled Consent Item 2 for discussion.

(1)
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of January 23, and February 27, 2023 (Blanco) (CC)

ACTION
: Approved minutes.

(2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with other Ventura County agencies to implement a regional SB 1383 Food Recovery Plan (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION
: Approved request.

ACTION
: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
:

8A.

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association and adoption of a resolution (Argabrite) (CC)

Resolution No. 2023- 11
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AND THE SIMI VALLEY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2021 -38, AND ALL

PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT

HEREWITH
36 Minutes
April 3, 2023

ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023- 11 approving revisions to the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Simi Valley Police Officers’ Association (SVPOA) employees . Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None

8B. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Simi Valley Police Managers’ Association and adoption of a resolution (Argabrite) (CC)

Resolution No. 2023- 12
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AND THE SIMI VALLEY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2021 -38, AND ALL

PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT

HEREWITH

ACTION
: Council Member/Director Litster moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023- 12 approving revisions to the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Simi Valley Police Managers’ Association (SVPMA) employees. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL
:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None

8C.

Adoption of a resolution revising the terms and conditions of employment for Management-designated employees (Argabrite) (CC)

Resolution No. 2023- 13
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

FOR MANAGEMENT -DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -39 AND PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS TO THE EXTENT

THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
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ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023- 13 approving revisions to the terms and conditions of employment for Management - designated employees. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None

8D.

Consideration of consulting arborist’s evaluation of eucalyptus trees on Sinaloa Road and request for direction (Argabrite) (CC)

ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to remove the initial thirteen trees and divide the remaining forty -two trees over a five year period removing and replacing the trees annually. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL
:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None

9. NEW BUSINESS
:

9A.

Consideration of proposed revisions to the terms and conditions to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721 (Argabrite) (CC/WWD)

ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to consider the proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Service Employees International Union Local 721 (SEIU Local 721) as presented, and give the public an opportunity to provide input prior to making a final determination on the MOA and place this matter on the agenda for April 10, 2023 for final determination on the proposed MOA. Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None
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9B. Discussion of AB 1538 (Muratsuchi) and request for direction (Argabrite) (CC)

ACTION
: Direct staff to draft a letter in opposition of AB 1538 (Maratsuchi) and provide to the Clean Power Alliance by April 4, 2023, to include in the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee analysis for its Hearing on April 12, 2023

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas
ABSTAIN: None

10. REPORTS
:

10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :

Council Member Rhodes reported he participated in conducting interviews for the Community Projects Grant Review Committee, listened to part of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Advocacy Forum (LAF), and he attended the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation fundraiser event and recognized Four Brix Winery. He reported he visited Dignity Moves in Santa Barbara with Samaritan Center officials, presented certificates at the Elks Installation dinner, and he attended two Swearing-in ceremonies for new Simi Valley police officers.

Council Member Litster reported she attended the Youth Council meeting, the Veterans Foundation meeting, the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting, and the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation fundraiser event. She reported she attended a Rotary Club meeting and the Kiwanis Round Up event.

Council Member Cavanaugh reported she participated in conducting interviews for the Community Projects Grant Review Committee, and she attended the Simi Vall ey Cultural Arts Center Foundation fundraiser event and recognized Four Brix Winery.

Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended Supervisor Janice Parvin’s Town Hall meeting at the Elks Lodge, a Simi Valley Police Department Swearing -in ceremony, and he attended and participated in the Kiwanis Round-Up event.

10B.

City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None

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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Judge adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m. in the memory of the victims of the tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee to the meeting of April 10 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, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8

________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary
40 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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8

Simi Valley, California April 10, 2023

CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by John Tolson

ROLL CALL
: Present: Council Members/Directors Rhodes , Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Judge and Mayor/Chair
Thomas
Remote: None

Absent: None

1. AGENDA REVIEW
: City Manager Gabler noted the Youth Council Report Item 3C(1) would be pulled and moved to a future meeting.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members /Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

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

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1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

(1) Presentation of an honorary resolution to the 2023 City Volunteer of the Year (CC)

Assistant Community Services Manager Raquel Wirth read the honorary resolution acknowledging Jeanie Mortensen as the 2023 City Volunteer of the Year.

(2)
Presentation of an honorary resolution to the 2023 Community Volunteer of the Year (CC)

Assistant Community Services Manager Raquel Wirth read the honorary resolution acknowledging John Tolson as the 2023 Community Volunteer of the Year.

(3)
Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of April 23 through April 29, 2023 as Library Week (CC)

Assistant City Manager Linda Swan read the proclamation declaring April 23 through April 29, 2023, as Library Week and Kelly Behle accepted the proclamation.

(4)
Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of April 9 through April 15, 2023 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (CC)

Communications Manager Erin Cooper read the proclamation declaring the week of April 9 through April 15, 2023 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and James Liddy accepted the proclamation.

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS :

3A. APPOINTMENTS
:

(1) Appointments to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee (Perros) (CC)

ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve and the Mayor appoint the seven nominees, Debbie Gainey, NC#1; Sam Cohen, NC#2; Cintia Gallo, NC#3; Gina Truncale, NC#4; Janet Plant, Council on Aging; Christopher Kricorian, Youth Council; and Elsa Dreckmann, Community at Large to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee with terms commencing upon appointment and concluding when the City Council awards the FY 2023- 24 CPG funding. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(2) Selection of two City Council Members to conduct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee Interviews (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to select City Council Member Cavanaugh and Mayor/Chair Thomas to conduct interviews and nominate prospective ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee Members. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-C hair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas NAYS: N
one
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECI
AL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INF
ORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

The
following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. Eil
een Connors thanked the City Council for their actions regarding the revisions to the terms and conditions of employment for Management-designated employees and shared support for the revised Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU employees. 4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

Counci
l Member Cavanaugh thanked Eileen Connors for speaking.

Mayo
r Thomas stated the intent of the City Council is to show appreciation of City employees during negotiations.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

5A.

A public hearing to consider establishing requirements for backflow prevention assemblies and prohibition of cross -connections, determination that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and introduction of an ordinance (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)

Ordinance No. WWD -18 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 ADDING CHAPTER 15 TO TITLE 6 - SANITATION AND HEALTH OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION,

MAINTENANCE, AND TESTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES AND

THE PROHIBITION OF CROSS-CONNECTIONS

There being no public testimony Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:10 p.m.

ACTION
: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. WWD-18 to add Chapter 15, Title 6 - Sanitation and Health of the Simi Valley Municipal Code to establish requirements for the installation, maintenance, and testing of backflow prevention assemblies to prohibit cross- connections to be consistent with the California State law requirements as outlined in Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, and determine that the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Council Member/D irector Litster seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: 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

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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

(1)
Authorization to accept $1,000,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a patio cover at the Simi Valley Senior Center, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant related documents, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request (Swan) (CC)

ACTION
: Approved request.

(2) Award of contract for the Construction of FY 2022- 23 Annual Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program (CDBG), CP60000019, Specification No. SV 23- 03 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION
: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.

(3)
Award of contract for Traffic Signal Video Detection System Installations, CP60000018, Specification No. SV 23-14 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION
: Awarded contract to Econolite Systems, Inc.

(4)
Reinstatement and first amendment to the contract between the City of Simi Valley and Trillium USA Company, LLC for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Upgrade, CP960281, Specification No. SV 20-13R, Fain: CA-2020-221- 00 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION
: Approved first amendment with Trillium USA, Co., LLC.

ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4. Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL
:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
:

8A.

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721 and adoption of a resolution (Argabrite) (CC/WWD)
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Resolution No. 2023-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 721, AND RESCINDING RESO LUTION 2021 -37, AND ALL

PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT

HEREWITH

ACTION
: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh move to adopt the attached Resolution No. 2023 -16 approving revisions to the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (SEIU) employees. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9. NEW BUSINESS
:

9A.

Adoption of a resolution amending the compensation and other terms and conditions of the City Attorney’s Employment Agreement (Gutierres) (CC)

City Attorney David Caceres recused himsel f from the dai s at 7:17 p.m. and Senior Assistant City Attorney Sonia Hehir joined the City Council at the dais.

Resolution No. 2023-17
– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND OTHER TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY

ACTION
: Council Member/Director Litster moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-17 to amend the compensation and other terms and conditions of the City Attorney ’s Employment Agreement. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

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City Attorney David Caceres returned to the dais at 7:19 p.m.

9B.

Consideration of revisions to the terms and conditions to the resolution for Confidential-designated employees and a modification of one of the job classifications included (Argabrite) (CC)

ACTION
: Council Member/Director Judge move to place this matter on the May 1, 2023 agenda for final determination. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9C.

Authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Design Services Agreement not to exceed $1.4 million with Metrolink for the Sequoia Avenue Grade Crossing Improvement Project, execute a Funds Transfer Agreement with Caltrans, negotiate and enter into a Construction Agreement with Metrolink, accept $4.5 million in State funding (Argabrite) (CC)

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge recused himself from the dais at 7:24 p.m. due to conflict.

ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Design Services Agreement not to exceed $1.4 million with Metrolink for the Sequoia Avenue Grade Crossing Improvement Project, execute a Funds Transfer Agreement with Caltrans, negotiate and enter into a Construction Agreement with Metrolink, and accept $4.5 million in state funding. Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge returned to the dais at 7:32 p.m.

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10. REPORTS:

10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:

Council Member Rhodes commented he received a special training from Clean Power Alliance on their funding mechanism to lower costs. He reported he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community Economic and Human Development Committee meeting, the SCAG Regional meeting, a Clean Power Alliance meeting, and the grand opening of Kalaveras.

Council Member Litster reported she met with the owner of a Simi Valley business, the Aquarium Connection. She spoke about the Simi Valley Ronald Reagan Presidential Library being selected for the location of the B ilateral Summit with U.S.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing -wen. Council Member Litster reported she attended (remotely) the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting, t he Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, the Simi Valley Youth Council Talent Show, the grand opening of Kalaveras, and she recognized the Passover and Easter holidays.

Council Member Cavanaugh spoke about a variety of assistance available to Simi Valley businesses through the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC). She stated Ventura County is celebrating 150 years and there will be many events throughout the year. She reported she attended the EDC Executive Board meeting, the Si mi Valley Police Foundation Clays For K9’s Trap Shoot fundraiser, and she recognized the Passover and Easter holidays.

Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Rotary Club of Simi Valley noontime meeting where a donation in excess of $20,000 was presented to the Simi Valley Police Foundation. He reported he attended the SCAG Regional Council and Transportation Committee meeting, the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays For K9’s Trap Shoot fundraiser, and the Council On Aging Committee meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Judge recognized Passover, Easter and Ramadan holidays.

Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays For K9’s Trap Shoot fundraiser, and commented that he was recovering from Bronchitis during much of this time period.

10B.

City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None

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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. to the meeting of May 1 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, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8

________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary
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