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 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
S
imi Valley, California June 12, 2023
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
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LL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
R emote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
N
ame of Case: Matthew Cartwright v. City of Simi Valley Case No.: 56-2019-00537529-CU-OE-VTA
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
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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)
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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 June 12 at 5:30 p.m.
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EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ventura County Supervisor Janice Parvin Minutes
June 12, 2023
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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 Gabler noted that Public Hearing 5C is being continued to a future meeting.
1 A. 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/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 agenda items past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order:
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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 Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members (CC)
S
enior 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)
C
ommunity Services Coordinator Kristin Tignac read and Mayor Thomas presented 2 Minutes
June 12, 2023
Chloe Drury, Serena Jetely, Rashi Khandare, Amanda Kilmnick, Krish Kothiya, 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)
Com
munity 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) P
resentation of a Proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth (CC) Po
lice Chief Shorts read the proclamation declaring June 19, 2023 as Juneteenth. (5) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring t he month of June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (CC)
Manag
ement 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) P
resentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of June as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (CC)
Manag
ement 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. APPOI
NTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPO
INTMENTS:
(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. Counc il Member/Director/ Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
3 Minutes
June 12, 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
(2) A
ppointment of Youth Council members (Swan) (CC)
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TION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved that the 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 Ijju , 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.
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L 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
(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
AC
TION: 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. Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion. 4 Minutes
June 12, 2023
RO
LL 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
3 B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(4
) Presentation by Cristy Canieda, CPA Partner with Vasquez & Company LLP regarding the annual audits completed for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (CC) C
PA Partner with Vasquez & Company LLP Cristy Canieda presented a report regarding the annual audits completed for Fiscal Year 2021-22. 3 C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) I
nformational presentation by Youth Council member Rikka Tignac (CC) Y
outh 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:
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he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. P
amela 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, and 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. H
elene 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. 4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
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ayor Thomas stated that the Council will hold off on providing comments until Item 6A. He asked City Manager Gabler to address the issue from the previous meeting regarding the odor complaint.
Cit
y 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.
5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. 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 (Perros) (CC) O
rdinance 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 IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Ma
yor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:07 p.m. 6 Minutes
June 12, 2023
T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. J
oe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in favor of a revision to portions of Municipal Code Amendment Z-S-2023-0001, regarding Food Trucks.
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ayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:11 p.m.
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ayor Pro Tem 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.
5 B. 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)
O
rdinance 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 9 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
M
ayor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:28 p.m.
T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. J
oe 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.
M
ayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:34 p.m.
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ayor Pro Tem 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.
7 Minutes
June 12, 2023
5 C. A Public hearing to consider introducing an ordinance replacing Chapter 12 to Title 6 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code regulating Stormwater Quality M anagement and repealing Ordinance No. 1195 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
THIS PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
11. C
hristine 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. Jennifer 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 meetings 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.
8 Minutes
June 12, 2023
23. M
ichelle 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.
T
he 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 9 Minutes
June 12, 2023
6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Counc
il 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.
Counc
il 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 thanked the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, and she spoke about enforcement of off street parking.
May
or Pro Tem Judge thanked everyone for their comments, he commented about the Community Projects Grants, and he spoke about the BMX Track and noted Council will look at the issue again.
Counc
il Member Rhodes recognized a young speaker and commented he did a good job.
May
or 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) AC
TION: 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)
AC
TION: 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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June 12, 2023
(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) AC
TION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(5) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2023-24 Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Sycamore Drive (Cochran Street to Racine Street, and Los Angeles Avenue to 200’ N/O Ross Circle) and Cochran Street Westbound (Sycamore Drive to Galena Avenue), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 23-10 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
AC
TION: 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)
AC
TION: 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) AC
TION: Approved third amendment with Stay Green, Inc.
AC
TION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROL
L CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes
ABSTAIN: None
Ci
ty Manager Gabler noted for the record that Council Member Rhodes left the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
8. CO
NTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. N
EW BUSINESS:
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9A. A
ward of Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Community Projects Grant Program Funds (Perros) (CC)
A
CTION: 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 Committee with 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 and 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.
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President ProTem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes
ABSTAIN: None
C
ouncil 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.
A
CTION: C ouncil Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh m oved 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.
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes
ABSTAIN: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster
C
ouncil Member/Director/Trustee Litster returned to the dais at 9:43 p.m. 9 B. 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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June 12, 2023
A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem 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.
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes
ABSTAIN: None
10 . REPORTS:
10 A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
C
ouncil 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.
C
ouncil 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.
M
ayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Mayor’s Roundtable, the Flag Day Ceremony at the Elks Lodge, the Council On Aging meeting, and he recognized Father’s Day and Flag Day.
M
ayor 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.
10 B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Mayor Pro Tem Judge requested the BMX presentation be agendized for a future meeting Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
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ouncil Member Litster requested staff review and modify Youth Council By Laws to accommodate changes to selection districts.
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DJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas adjourned the me eting 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.
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______________________________
Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of 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
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Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Board Secretary
14 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 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.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
S
imi Valley, California July 17, 2023
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
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LL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
R emote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
N
ame of Case: Matthew Cartwright v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: 56-2019-00537529-CU-OE-VTA
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
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ame of Case: Rancho Palos Verdes, et al. v. Rob Bonta, el al.
Case No.: 22STCP92369
(3) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): (Workers’ Compensation):
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ame of Case: Christopher Herbst v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: (605361 - ADJ16446444; 605366 - ADJ15893772)
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 July 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. 15 Minutes
July 17, 2023
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Joe Piechowski
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Rhodes , Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Judge and Mayor/Chair
Thomas
R emote: None
Absent: None
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)
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair 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 agenda items past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order:
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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: None 2 . PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPO
INTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3 A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1
) Ratification of the appointment of a representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (Swan) (CC)
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July 17, 2023
ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to ratify the appointment of Susan Genova to fill an unscheduled vacancy as one of the City’s representatives to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 18, 2023, and concluding on June 30, 2024. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Judge seconded the motion.
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3 B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1
) Presentation of the 2023 Ventura County Fair Poster by Fair Director Shante Morgan (CC)
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entura County Fair Director Shante Morgan presented the 2023 Ventura County Fair Poster the City Council.
3 C. 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. J
ohn Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to amending the Municipal Code to allow cargo containers to be used for residential storage.
2. D
iana Kumuryan, Delta Plan Systems, (no address given) spoke about the work their lab is doing with water conservation and irrigation.
3. M
ichael Brown, Simi Valley, CA, commented about road repair on his street and concerns with the job clean up and the oil left on the street.
4. B
rian Kane, member Neighborhood Council #4, Simi Valley, CA, commended Public Works employee Joyce Goodwin, and he asked City Council to consider the recommendation of Neighborhood Council #4 to not allow cargo containers to be used for residential storage.
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5. J oe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to amending the Municipal Code to allow cargo containers to be used for residential storage, and in support of mobile food trucks on commercial and industrial property. 4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
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ouncil Member Litster thanked the Delta Plans Systems representative for her comments on water conservation and advised her that Simi Recreation and Park District has their own board of directors for her to speak to as well. She thanked Mr.
Brown for his comments on the road repair cleanup process and indicated Council would follow up.
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uncil Member Rhodes thanked Brian Kane for his compliment to Joyce Goodwin of the Public Works Department.
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ouncil Member Cavanaugh commented to the Delta Plans Systems representative that the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District has their own set of elected officials, and that the City Manager would put her in touch with the City’s Waterworks Department.
Ma
yor Thomas thanked Michael Brown for his comments on road repairs and agreed that the quality of the work must be paid attention to. 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:
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ouncil Member/Director Rhodes pulled Consent Item 4 for discussion and Council Member/Director Litster pulled Consent Item 8 for discussion (1
) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended May 31, 2023 (Johnson) (CC)
A
CTION: Received and filed.
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July 17, 2023
(2) Ratification of actions taken by the City/District Manager on certain items during the City Council/Board of Directors extended break (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD) A
CTION: Approved request.
(3
) Approval of the Council On Aging 50 Year Anniversary logo for use on promotional materials (Swan) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved request.
(4
) Approval of fourth amendment to the Fiscal Agent Agreement for the East County Transit Alliance (ECTA) InterCity Dial-A-ride services (Fuchiwaki) (CC) A
CTION: Approved amendment.
(5
) Award of contract to Amazon Services, LLC (Amazon Business) for use of online marketplace for purchases of various goods utilizing the Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract No. R-T-17006 (Johnson) (CC)
A
CTION: Awarded contract to Amazon Business.
(6
) Authorization to accept funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency Management Performance Grant to fund software, internet redundancy and offset Emergency Services Manager’s salary, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request for Funds 287 and 100 (Shorts) (CC) A
CTION: Approved request and Supplemental Budget Request. (7
) Adoption of a resolution prohibiting overnight parking on both sides of Tapo Canyon Road from 530 feet north of Presidio Drive to Lost Canyons Drive (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
R esolution No. 2023-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON TAPO CANYON ROAD FROM 530 FEET NORTH OF PRESIDIO DRIVE TO THE
TAPO CANYON TRAIL PARKING LOT
A CTION : Adopted Resolution No. 2023-36.
(8) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $220,380 from the FY2023-24 State of California Department of California Highway Patrol (“CHP”) Cannabis Tax Grant program; Authorize all expenditures referenced in the CHP 19 Minutes
July 17, 2023
grant agreement, including purchase of a new Traffic Bureau fleet vehicle, and approval to increase the Police Department’s fleet size by one (1) additional vehicle; authorize the City Manager, or designee to sign all grant related documents; and approve a Supplemental Budget Request for Funds 100 and 287 (Shorts) (CC)
Resolution No. 20 23-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND
THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO, FROM THE FY2023 -24 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX GRANT PROGRAM
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-37.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3 and Items 5 through 7. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge 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
AC TION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
4. 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
AC TION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
8. 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
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July 17, 2023
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
8A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1350 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 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended (Perros) (CC)
O rdinance No. 1350 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O F 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 DETERMINATI ON THAT
THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
A CTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1350.
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
8B. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1351 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 (Perros) (CC)
O rdinance 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 9 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ALLOW CARGO CONTAINERS TO BE USED FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY STORAGE; AND A DETERMI NATION THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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July 17, 2023
A CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Judge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1351.
Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Member/Director Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: Council Members/Directors Litster and Cavanaugh
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
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ouncil Member Rhodes reported he was out of the country for much of this time period. He reported he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Committee meeting, the Clean Power Alliance meeting, a Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony, and he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. Council Member Rhodes commented about the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee and he announced that he, the Mayor, and the City Attorney will be speaking at the Military Museum regarding SB 9 and other State matters.
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ouncil Member Litster reported she was out of town part of this time period. She reported she attended the Simi Sunset Rotary Club gifting event, she attended the Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Program as a Community Mentor, and she attended the grand opening of Simi Sportscards. She reported she attended the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library 4th of July Celebration, the Simi Valley 4th of July Celebration at Rancho Santa Susana Park, the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting, the grand opening of Maaco Auto Body of Simi Valley, and she attended the Business Resource Forum held at the Simi Valley Public Library. Council Member Litster reported she toured the Enso Verde Senior Community property in Simi Valley, and she commented about a $500,000 grant from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that will assist with providing internet access to all areas of the Ventura County
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ouncil Member Cavanaugh recognized the Ventura County Fair Director for coming to the Council meeting to present the fair poster. She reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative Board meeting, shared that the Ventura County Animal Services has kittens for adoption, and she attended and volunteered at the Simi Valley 4
th of July Celebration at Rancho Santa Susana Park.
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July 17, 2023
M ayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Southern California Edison (SCE) Wildfire Mitigation Plan update, the grand opening of Simi Bargain Bins, a Simi Valley Police Department Swearing- in Ceremony, the SCAG Executive Administration Committee (EAC) Retreat, and the grand opening of Simi Sportscards. He reported he attended the Simi Valley 4
th of July Celebration at Rancho Santa Susana Park, the SCAG Regional Council and Transportation Committee meetings, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting in Camarillo, and the Simi Valley Noontime Rotary Club Installation event and commented that Counc il Member Rhodes is the club’s new president. Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast meeting, and he spoke about the First Time Home Buyer Loan Program.
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ayor Thomas spoke about a presentation made at the prior Council meeting regarding advertising local events on Simi Valley Transit busses. He reported he attended the grand opening of Simi Bargain Bins, he met with a representative of SCE, attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee meeting, and he attended the Simi Valley Tourism meeting. He reported he was invited and spoke at the Simi Valley Moorpark Republican Women’s Club on the topic of the City, he attended the County’s 150
th anniversary kickoff celebration at the
Ventura County Museum, the Rotary of Simi Sunset Awards Dinner, and he attended a meeting held at CSU Channel Islands with the President of SCE that included all Ventura County Mayors. Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Simi Valley 4 th of
July Celebration at Rancho Santa Susana Park, and he met with the Director of the Samaritan Center to receive an update on the services provided. 10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
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ayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge requested an item to review issuing parking permits for the Alaska tract and the Texas tract neighborhoods. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m., to the meeting of July 31, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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______________________________
Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of the City of Simi
Valley, California, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8
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Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary
23 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 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.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Sim
i Valley, California July 31, 2023
CAL LED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROL
L CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
Rem ote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
b. CL
OSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Nam
e of Case: Rancho Palos Verdes, et al. v. Rob Bonta, el al.
Case No.: 22STCP92369
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CL
OSED 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.
PLED
GE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Michael Sardo
ROL
L CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge and Mayor Thomas
Rem ote: None
Absent: 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. 24 Minutes
July 31, 2023
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
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: None
2. 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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July 31, 2023
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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July 31, 2023
32. Vincent (no address given)
33. Erick J. Gutierrez (no address given)
34. Aaron Bulam (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. Lynette 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
3B. 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. 27 Minutes
July 31, 2023
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)
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD 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 associations. 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 Tem 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 Tem 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.
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
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July 31, 2023
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) Award 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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July 31, 2023
(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 Venco Western, Inc., (Venco) 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 Venco Western, Inc.
(12) Approval of third amendment to the contract between the City of Simi Valley and Venco Western, Inc., (Venco) for Landscape District No. 1 Maintenance Services, Contract B, Specification No. SV 18-18R, 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 Venco 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: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 8 .
Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
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July 31, 2023
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: Council Member Litster
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: 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:
AYES: Council Members R hodes, 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 the Neighborhood Council #4 meeting, the Ventura County Taxpayers Association breakfast meeting, and a Ribbon Cutting for La Petit Academy.
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July 31, 2023
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 Tem 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.
10B.
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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Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of the City of Simi
Valley, California
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Lucy Blanco, City Clerk
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