MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Simi Valley, California July 31, 2023
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CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 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 6:01 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ):
Name of Case: Rancho Palos Verdes, et al. v. Rob Banta, el al.
Case No.: 22STCP92369
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Caceres stated that the City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office by a vote of 5 - 0 to seek an appellate review of the trial court's decision on June 14, 2023, relating to SB 9 in the matter of Simi Valley et al, versus the State of California et al, Los Angeles Superior Court case number 22STCP02369.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Michael Sardo
ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro
Tern Judge and Mayor Thomas
None
None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabler noted Consent Item 9 was pulled and Consent Item 12 was amended to reflect a correction to the contract amount.
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
'MND - Waterworks District No. 8
IDA - Industrial Development Authority
PFFA - Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority PFA- Public Financing Authority
SA - Successor Agency
LB - Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, W'iND, 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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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:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
None
None
1 B. It is the policy of the City Council that upon reaching 11 :30 p.m., the City Council will not address any new agenda items. Should the City Council continue to address agenda i~ems 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: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke in support of a BMX Track:
1. Joshua Gray, Chair, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) Board of Directors, Simi Valley, CA
2. Ed Abele, member of the RSRPD Board of Directors, Simi Valley, CA
3. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA
4. Kole (minor), Moorpark, CA
5. Dr. Shawn DeCloedt, Simi Valley, CA
6. Kevin Pauls, Simi Valley, CA
7. Emily (minor), Moorpark, CA
8. Nate (minor), Moorpark, CA
9. Michael Berg, Moorpark, CA
10. Dylan (minor) (no address given)
11. Odus Bussberg (no address given)
12. Mark Owen, Sunland, CA
13. Ried (minor), Simi Valley, CA
14. Chris Quinn, Simi Valley, CA
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15. Todd Huber, Simi Valley, CA
16. Brian Dennert, member of the RSRPD Board of Directors, Simi Valley, CA
17. Garry Boswell, Simi Valley, CA
18. Bill Meneray, Simi Valley, CA
19. Lisa Glista (no address given)
20. Nicolette Slipich, Camarillo, CA
21. Monica McClure, The Bike Guy, Simi Valley, CA
The following submitted a speaker card in support of a BMX Track but did not wish to speak:
1. Nancy J. Mazza, Simi Valley, CA
2. Jill Abele, Simi Valley, CA
3. Kylie Sherman (no address given)
4. Madelynn Desantis (no address given)
5. Brock Bussberg (no address given)
6. Jamie Roberts (no address given)
7. Hayley Ring (no address given)
8. Hailey Sherman (no address given)
9. Tara Desantis (no address given)
10. Randy Roberts, Sycamore BMX (no address given)
11. Clinton Hull (no address given)
12. Jessica Hull (no address given)
13. Josh Randall, Santa Clarita, CA
14. Lisa Gilmore, Simi Valley, CA
15. Bryan Gilmore, Simi Valley, CA
16. Brooks Quinn, Simi Valley, CA
17. Tanya Quinn, Simi Valley, CA
18. Greg Kuhey, Port Hueneme, CA
19. Michelle Kuhey, Port Hueneme, CA
20. Karen Tomans, Simi Valley, CA
21. Gabriel Interiano, Simi Valley, CA
22. I. Interiano, Simi Valley, CA
23. Devyn Hauk (no address given)
24. Dawn Cundieff, Camarillo, CA
25. Nathan Corrul (no address given)
26. Alma De La Torre (no address given)
27. Monnett De La Torre (no address given)
28. Jonathan Lapraik (no address given)
29. Michael D. Lapraik, Thousand Oaks, CA
30. Patti Twomey, Simi Valley, CA
31. Jennifer Huber (no address given)
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32. Vincent (no address given)
33. Erick J. Gutierrez (no address given)
34. Aaron Bulani (no address given)
35. Myles Gilmore, Simi Valley, CA
36. Blake Gilmore, Simi Valley, CA
37. Kim Averbeck (no address given)
38. Hailey Varhees, Simi Valley, CA
39. Lyne~e Varhees, Simi Valley, CA
40. Travis Voorhes, Simi Valley, CA
41. Russell Voorhees, Simi Valley, CA
42. Brenwen Voorhees, Simi Valley, CA
43. Don Brodt (no address given)
44. Vaughn Slipich, Camarillo, CA
45. Ryker-White (no address given)
46. Jen White (no address given)
47. Sean White (no address given)
48. Caleb Glista (no address given)
49. Matt Slipich, Camarillo, CA
50. Hank Slipich; Camarillo, CA
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
38. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Economic Development Presentation (Swan) (CC}
Assistant City Manager Linda Swan and Management Analyst Kelly Tinker provided a presentation regarding the economic development of the City of Simi Valley. 3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by BMX Raceway (CC}
Nicole Berg of BMX Raceway provided an informational presentation to City Council.
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, spoke in opposition to the approval of cargo containers to be used as .residential accessory storage.
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The following submitted a speaker card in support of appealing CA ruling regarding Accessory Dwelling Units but did not wish to speak:
1. Don Brodt (no address given)
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes commented about his attendance at Neighborhood Council #4 meeting and expressed he had a great conversation about the issue of storage containers in backyards and homeowners as~ociations. He commented that he would be asking the City Attorney about accusations leveled against City Council members from the public. Council Member Rhodes expressed support for the BMX Track and indicated that the City Council will work with Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) to get it done.
Council Member Litster thanked the public for their comments on the BMX Track. She expressed support for the track, advised about environmental issues that need to be resolved for a permanent location, and she expressed support for a temporary location in the meantime.
Council Member Cavanaugh expressed support for a BMX Track and thanked the public for their comments. She commented that City Council and RSRPD will work together to get it done.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge expressed his support for the BMX Track and stated that some things need to be worked out but it will get done. He thanked BMX Raceway for the presentation. Mayor Pro Tern Judge spoke about the challenges the City of Simi Valley faces with requirements from the State of California with regards to housing and excess land.
Mayor Thomas thanked everyone for speaking. He- commented that the Council supports a BMX Track and that it is a priority. He spoke about the lengthy process involved and the idea of a temporary track in the meantime:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Item 8 for discussion. (1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of June 5, 2023 (Blanco) (CC) ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Authorization to accept up to $80,000 in grant funds from the California Energy Commission for reimbursement of costs associated with online solar permitting, and authorization for the City Manager or designee to execute all grant-related documents (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
(3) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended June 30, 2023 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
(4) Approval of agreements for maintenance of software/technology support and ratification of payments (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
(5) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports for the fourth and final quarter activities (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
(6) Awa·rd of contract to CDCE. Inc. for the purchase of Panasonic Toughbook computers, Panasonic fingerprint readers and Havis docking stations (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to CDCE, Inc.
(7) Award of contract for Pacific-Ashland Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project, CP70200047, CP70200048, Specification No. SV 23-18 (Fuchiwaki} (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp.
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(8) Award of contract for the purchase of new tires (various). Specification No. SV 23-31 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Daniels Tire Service, Inc.
(9) Award of contract for the annual pesticide. herbicide. and weed control maintenance services. Specification No. SV 23-17 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Item pulled to an unknown date.
(10) Award of contract for the purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles. Specification No. SV 23-15 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to UAG Cerritos, LLC.
(11) Approval of second amendment to the contract between the City of Simi Valley and Vence Western. Inc., Nenco) for Landscape District No. 1 Maintenance Services. Contract A. Specification No. SV 20-16R, approval of a Supplemental Budget Request in Fund 100: and authorization for the City Manager to approve any subsequent contract amendments (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved second amendment to Vence Western, Inc. ( 12) Approval of third amendment to the contract between the City Of Simi Valley and Vence Western, Inc .• {Vence) for Landscape District No. 1 Maintenance Services. Contract B. Specification No. SV 18-1 SR, approval of a Supplemental Budget Request in Fund 100 and authorization for the City Manager to approve any subsequent contract amendments (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved third amendment to Vence Western, Inc.
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 and 10 through 12. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor P.ro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
None
None
ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved .to approve Consent Calendar Item 8.
Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN.:
8 July 31, 2023
Council Members Rhodes, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
Council Member Litster
None
. None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement between the County of Ventura and the City of Simi Valley for Community Services Coordinator Services to work with the Simi Valley Police Department's Vulnerable Populations Detective and approve a Supplemental Budget Request for the General Fund 100 (Argabrite/Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the County of Ventura and the· City of Simi Valley for Community Services Coordinator Services for the full-time ( equivalent) services of ·a Behavioral Health Services provider to work with the Simi Valley Police Department's Vulnerable Populations Detective at a cost not to exceed $145, 944.82 annually, authorize the City Manager to approve any subsequent contract amendments to incorporate future budgeted funds into the contract amount and extend the contract by (2) two additional (1) one-year terms in accordance with the contract term, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request for the General Fund 100, Community Policing Bureau, in the amount of $145,944.82. Council Member Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. REPORTS:
Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Thomas
None
None
None
1 OA. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the Neighborhood Council #4 meeting, the Ventura County Taxpayers Association breakfast meeting, and a Ribbon Cutting for La Petit Ac~demy. ·
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Council Member Litster reported she met with Dan Paranick , District Manager for Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) , she attended the Ventura County Association of Governments Administration Committee meeting , the Southern California Edison 's Government Advisory Panel (GAP) meeting , and she attended a ribbon cutting for La Petit Academy.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Board meeting, and she commented about attending a pre opening of the X Games at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported he attended a ribbon cutting for La Petit Academy.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Economic Development Committee meeting , the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee meeting , and the Ventura County Taxpayers Association breakfast meeting where he was a speaker . He reported he met with the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors , members of the RSRPD Youth Leadership Program , and he met with members of the Simi Valley Police Department regarding the new Motor Unit Program . Mayor Thomas reported he met with RSRPD regarding a BMX Track, he met with Simi Valley Auto Dealers , the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce regarding tourism business, and he attended the first annual Family Justice Center Foundation Hope Gala that was held to raise funds to benefit victims of violent crime.
1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Litster requested signs be placed in City landscaping areas that are transitioning to drought-tolerant landscaping.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m., to the meeting of August 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. There being no
objections , the motion carried through acclamation.
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