MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California June 12, 2023
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 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 5:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
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(2)
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ):
Name of Case:
Case No.:
Matthew Cartwright v. City of Simi Valley
56-2019-00537529-CU-OE-VT A
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
(significant exposure to litigation - a written communication received on May 24, 2023, from Christopher A. Fortunati, Esq.)
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 June 12 at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ventura County Supervisor Janice Parvin 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
WIND - Waterworks District No. 8
IQA - 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, WIND, 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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ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern
Judge and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabler noted that Public Hearing 5C is being continued to a future meeting.
1A. ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee 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/LB) · ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
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:
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MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Cynthia McCullough read, and Mayor Thomas presented, Certificates of Appreciation to Sam Cohen, Elsa Dreckmann, Cintia Gallo, Debbie Gainey, Christopher Kricorian and Janet Plant. (2) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing Youth Council Members (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Kristin Tignac read and Mayor Thomas presented Chloe Drury, Serena Jetely, Rashi Khandare, Amanda Kilmnick, Krish Kothiya, Minutes
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Christopher Kricorian, Maya Maizland, Abigail Potter, Ashlyn Ro, Jetta Rose, Victoria Schumacher, Zehong Situ, Isaac Tieu, Rikka Tignac, and Yihan Wang with Certificates of Appreciation.
(3) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Outgoing YES Advisory Board members (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Kristen Tignac read, and Mayor Thomas presented, Bobby Calderon, representing the Neighborhood Councils, and Connor Kubeisy, Youth representative, with Certificates of Appreciation. (4) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth (CC) Police Chief Shorts read the proclamation declaring June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth. (5) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (CC)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring the month of June 2023, as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and accepting the proclamation were Aleyah Ewing and Sean Wiseman, Stonewall Executive Board members. (6) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of June as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (CC)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring the month of June 2023, as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, and accepting the proclamation was Shauna McGee, Board Member Alzheimer's Association Ventura Chapter.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3·. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments of Youth Employment Service Advisory Board Members (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved that the Council authorize and the Mayor appoint Gloria Bowman, Ryan Taggart, Timothy Harrington, Anthony Angelini, Chelsie Kennedy, Al Brown, Hayley Estrada, Jennifer Wigdon and· Rikka Tignac to serve on the Y.E.S. Advisory Board. Council Member/Directo~/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: ·
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
(2) Appointment of Youth Council members (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved thatthe Council authorize, and the Mayor appoint, Ella McCrossan, Jasleen Khangura, Abhishek "AJ" Jagannathan, Advaith Nair, Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi, Anika Nedunuri, Jiya Bhatt, Rylan Downey, Sanjeev Akundi, Ethan Bhat, Pranav Bijith, Simran Dhillon, Abhishek Humbe, Tanvi ljju, Sanchita Karthik, Claire Menges, Ian Nelson, Divya Nunna, Kalyssa Ro, Jacob Peter Salvanera, Saydee Ro, Junxi Chen, Sunchana Sridharan to serve one-year terms on the Simi Valley Youth Council, commencing on July 1, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2024. Council Member/Director/Trustee· Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
(3) Reappointment of Trustees Cavanaugh and Rhodes to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees, and adoption of a resolution (Swan) (LB)
Res. No. 2023-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES REAPPOINTING TRUSTEES CAVANAUGH AND RHODES TO THE
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-35 reappointing Trustees Cavanaugh and Rhodes to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees for additional terms beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
38. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(4) Presentation by Cristy Canieda, CPA Partner with Vasguez & Company LLP regarding the annual audits completed for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (CC) CPA Partner with Vasquez & Company LLP Cristy Canieda presented a report regarding the annual audits completed for Fiscal Year 2021-22. 3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Rikka Tignac (CC) Youth Council Member Rikka Tignac provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Pamela Morris, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a gas odor throughout the City and asked Council to coordinate efforts to investigate this issue. ·
2. Bansarz Thakkar, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a bad odor in the Big· Sky neighborhood and asked Council to look into it with urgency. .
3. Jenny Allen, Simi Valley, CA, Body Brain Train, thanked Council for their continued support, cited a number of ways they help senior citizens and asked Council to approve the Community Projects Grant funds allotted to their program. 4 .. Debbie Jew, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Council for their support of Body Brain Train.
She spoke about how she has benefited by their classes, anq asked Council to approve the Community Projects Grant funds allotted to Body Brain Train.
5. Bob Stotz, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train, and Simi at the Garden. He thanked Council for their consideration and support of these groups.
6. Ed Abele, Simi Valley, CA, member of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board, spoke in support of bringing BMX back to the Community and asked Council to put this on the agenda as soon as possible.
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7. Helene Guillen, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a strong, unpleasant odor in the Big Sky Community and asked Council to protect the health and quality of life of Simi · Valley citizens. . ·
8. Mary Platt, Simi Valley, CA, Arc of Ventura County Board President, asked Council to reconsider their request for funding through the Community Projects Grant Program, and she spoke about how the funds would be utilized.
9. Frank Tomlinson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Body Brain Train and asked Council to approve the Community Projects Grant funds allotted to them.
10. Randall Moseley (no address given), spoke in support of a BMX track.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Thomas stated that the Council will hold off on providing comments u_ntil Item 6A. He asked City Manager Gabler to address the issue from the previous meeting regarding the odor complaint.
City Manager Gabler stated that the City has been receiving complaints regarding a foul odor primarily in the Big· Sky area. He stated that staff has been working with Waste Management and the Air Pollution Control District (APCD), and has checked the sewer system throughout the area. He encouraged residents to step outside and speak with Mr. Macias of APCD, who is in attendance this evening, to determine the location of where residents live in order to find the common location or where the odor is coming from.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A public hearing to consider City-initiated Municipal Code Amendment (Z-S-2023- 0001 ). to revise portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code to allow for Type 4 Mobile Food Facilities ("Food Trucks") on commercial and industrial properties, a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act: and introduction of an ordinance (Perras) (CC) Ordinance No. 1350 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR CITY-INITIATED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (Z-S-2023- 0001), TO REVISE PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR TYPE 4 MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES ("FOOD TRUCKS") ON COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES; AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT ·1s EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:07 p.m.
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The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in favor of a revision to portions of Municipal Code Amendment Z-S-2023-0001, regarding Food Trucks.
Mayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 8: 11 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge introduced Ordinance No. 1350 amending portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code (Z-S-2023-0001), to allow Type 4 Mobile Food Facilities, or "Food Trucks" to operate on commercial and industrial properties with a Temporary Use Permit, and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
58. A public hearing to consider City-initiated Municipal Code Amendment (Z-S-2023- 0002). to amend portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code to allow cargo containers to be used for residential accessory storage; a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (CC)
Ordinance No. 1351 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR CITY-INITIATED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (Z-S-2023- 0002), TO AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE ·g OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ALLOW CARGO CONTAINERS TO BE USED FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY STORAGE; AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:28 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and ~poke:
1. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to an amendment to Municipal Code Z-S-2023-0002 (pertaining to allowing cargo containers to be used for residential accessory storage), citing a 35-8 vote in opposition to this amendment from the Neighborhood Councils.
2. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to an amendment to Municipal Code Z-S-2023-0002, and expressed it is not necessary with the availability of Tuff Sheds.
Mayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge introduced Ordinance No. 1351 amending portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code (Z-S-2023-0002), to allow cargo containers to be-used for residential accessory storage and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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A Public hearing to consider introducing an ordinance replacing Chapter 12 to Title 6 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code regulating Stormwater Quality Management and repealing Ordinance No. 1195 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
THIS PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARIN~S. A~POINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL ~EPORTS:
11. Christine· Cooley, Simi Valley, CA, President Simi at the Garden, spoke in support of Simi at the Garden to receive Community Projects Grant funds, and about how the funds would be used.
12. Dalit Shlapobetsky (no address given), Many Mansions, spoke in support of Many Mansions receiving Community Projects Grant funds, and about how Many Mansions assists the homeless.
13. Jenn_ifer Frank, Simi Valley, CA, member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Simi Valley Public Library, spoke in support of the Library to receive Community Projects Grant funds, and the purchase of a mobile library collection.
14. Mark Strait, ·simi Valley, CA, requested a status of the hold on off street parking and commented it has had a negative impact on the City.
15. Nicole Berg (no address given), Education Liaison and Treasurer for Sycamore BMX; spoke in support of a BMX track. She commented she would like an opportunity to present a BMX Business Plan to the Council.
16. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, requested an explanation or information regarding City Council Closed Session meetings, asked Council to reconsider making ZOOM meeting_s available, and he addressed Council Member Rhodes about a future Neighborhood Council nomination.
17. Gabby Sifuentes (no address given), Co-Owner Body Brain Train, spoke in support of Community Project Grant funds for the Body Brain Train and about how the money will be utilized.
18. John Dantona, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Actors Repertory of Simi (ARTS) and the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Association. He asked Council to reconsider a portion of the Community Projects Grant fund previously requested.
19. Scott Tilley, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds for the Body Brain .Train and about how their classes have benefitted him.
20. Chris Desantis (no address given), President Board of Directors Sycamore BMX,. asked Council to agenize a discussion for BMX Sycamore to lease property for a track.
21. Aleyah Ewing (no address given) spoke in support of the LGBTQ+ Pride Month Proclamation, and about actions she would like taken for the LGBTQ+ Community.
22. Laura Malinowski, Simi Valley, CA, Sarah's House, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds for Sarah's House, and about the services they provide to single, expectant moms.
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23. Michelle Liddell, Simi Valley, CA, member of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board, spoke about the positive relationship between the Chamber and the City, and she announced upcoming events.
24. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Council and City Staff for passing the budget, and commented about completing road repairs.
25. Supervisor Janice Parvin (no address given), Ventura County Board of Supervisors, spoke in support of a Family Justice Center to be located at the east end of Ventura County, and she asked Council to sign a letter of support.
26. Brian Dennert, Simi Valley, CA, member of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board, spoke in support of a BMX track, and he thanked Council for the LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Juneteenth Proclamations.
27. Cooper (minor), Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of a BMX track.
28. Chris Quinn, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of a BMX track and asked Council to consider a property for the track.
29. Karen Troop, (no address given) CFO Board of Directors for Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council for their hard work on behalf of the community, and she spoke in support of a BMX track.
The following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:
1. William Novie (no address given), in support of Body Brain Train
2. Shaunt Berberian (no address given), gas smell
3. Tess Allen (no address given), in support of Pride Month proclamation 4 Russell Voorhees, Simi Valley, CA, in support of Sycamore BMX
5. Travis Voorhees, Simi Valley, CA, in support of Sycamore BMX
6. B. Voorhees, Simi Valley, CA, in support of Sycamore BMX
7. Julie Williams (no address given), in support of Body Brain Train
8. Emily Berg (no address given), in support of BMX Track
9. Nate Berg (no address given), in support of BMX Track
10. Michael Berg, Moorpark, CA, in support of BMX Track
11. Fred Bauermeiser, Simi Valley, CA, in support of Free Clinic of Simi Valley
12. Doreen Stoutland, Simi Valley, CA, in support of GiGi's Playhouse
13. Kirsten Riddick (no address given), in support of GiGi's Playhouse
14. Nancy Zazanis (no address given), in support of GiGi's Playhouse
15. Abel Cook, Simi Valley, CA, in support of BMX Track -
16. Matthew Cook, Simi Valley, CA, in support of BMX Track
17. Melanie Cook, Simi Valley, CA, in support of BMX Track
18. Vince Dulcich, Simi Valley, CA, in support of Free Clinic of Simi Valley
19. Amanda Fuller, Simi Valley, CA, in support of BMX Track
20. Charlotte Fuller, Simi Valley, CA, in support of BMX Track
21. Travis Fuller, Simi Valley, CA, in support of BMX Track
22. Tommi Diaz, Simi Valley, CA, in support of Simi Valley Free Clinic
23. Brook Shafer (no address given) in support of Literature in Action Minutes
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CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC .STATEMENTS:
Council Member Cavanaugh commented about the BMX Track and indicated she hoped Council could assist with a new track. She thanked all those that came in support of the Community Projects Grant funds and commented that all the groups that applied are worthwhile. Council Member Cavanaugh commented the Simi Valley Chamber· of Commerce does a great job, and she thanked Supervisor Parvin for being at the Council meeting.
Council Member Litster recognized Supervisor Parvin for attending the Council meeting, she acknowledged the public that came to support the Community Projects Grants, and she spoke about the BMX Track Project and commented it needs to be revisited. She t_hanked the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, and she spoke about enforcement of off street parking.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge thanked everyone for their comments, he commented about the Cornmunity Projects Grants, and he spoke about the BMX Track and noted Council will look at the issue again.
Council Member Rhodes recognized a young speaker and commented he did a good job. ·
Mayor Thomas spoke about the BMX Track and commented he would like to see it in the City and noted that it is a complicated issue that Council will need to work through.
He commented about Council Closed Sessions and explained it is often about lawsuits in progress that cannot be discussed in public. Mayor Thomas expressed his support of a Family Justice Center.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of May 15. 2023 (Blanco) (CC) ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Delegation of authority to the City Manager/District Manager to take certain actions during the City Council/Board of Director's extended break (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Acceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
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(4) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2023~24 Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Los Angeles Avenue (Sycamore Drive to Sequoia Avenue), CP60000018. Specification No. SV 23-04 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(5) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2023-24 Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Sycamore Drive (Cochran Streetto Racine Street, and Los Angeles Avenue to 200' N/0 Ross Circle) and Cochran Street Westbound (Sycamore Drive to Galena Avenue), CP60000018. Specification No. SV 23-10 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(6) Approval of second contract amendment for cleaning of storm drain catch basins with and without Connector Pipe Screen (CPS) Units. Specification No.
SV 18-22 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved second amendment with Ron's Maintenance, Inc. (7) Approval of third contract amendment to the contract between the City of Simi Valley and Stay Green. Inc. for Landscape District No. 1 Maintenance Services, Contract E. Specification No. SV 20-18 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Approved third amendment with Stay Green, Inc.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. CouncU Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes
None
City Manager Gabler noted for the record that Council Member Rhodes left the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
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9A. Award of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Projects Grant Program Funds (Perras) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to award $100,000 of the $150,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 2023-24 to the agencies as recommended by the Community Projects Grant Review Committeewith exception to Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church, SEWA International, and Simi at the· Garden which will be funded by the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program anq authorize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards. Seconded by Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President ProTem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes
None
Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster recused herself from the second motion at 9:40 p.m. due to conflict. She sits on the Board of Education Foundation.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to award the remaining $50,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 2023-24 to the next four (4) agencies on the list as recommended by the Review Committee, Simi Valley Historical Society, Simi Valley Education Foundation, Simi Valley Cultural Association, and The ARC of Ventura with modified amounts of $12,500 each to distribute the remaining funds equally; and authorize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes
Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster
Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster returned to the dais at 9:43 p.m.
98. Authorization for the City Council to sign a letter in support of a Family Justice Center in East Ventura County (Argabrite) (CC)
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ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved that the City Council sign the attached letter to support the siting of a future Family Justice Center in East Ventura County to serve the communities of Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REPORTS:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes
None
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Litster recognized Supervisor Parvin for attending the Council meeting, and she reported she attended the Youth Council meeting, the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Mayor's Roundtable, the grand opening of Nectar of the Dogs Wine, and she attended the Simi Valley Community Council President's Breakfast. · ·
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive meeting, the Simi Valley Community Council President's Breakfast, and she recognized Father's Day.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported he attended the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Mayor's Roundtable, the Flag Day Geremony at the Elks Lodge, the Council On Aging meeting, and he recognized Father's Day and Flag Day.
Mayor Thomas reported he was a speaker at the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Mayor's Roundtable, and he attended the Simi Valley Community Council President's Breakfast.
1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for ·Future City Council Agenda Items:
Mayor Pro Tern Judge requested the BMX presentation be agendized for-a future meeting Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
Council Member Litster requested staff review and modify Youth Council By Laws to accommodate changes to selection districts.
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ADJOURNMENT : Mayor/Chair/President Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m. in memory of Diane Sheely (retired employee Environmental Services Department), to the meeting of July 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections , the motion carried through acclamation .
~the City of Simi
Valley , California, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8, and
President of the Simi Valley Library Board
of Trustees
ucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Board Secretary