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
S
imi Valley, California September 11, 2023
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
C
LOSED SESSION REPORTS: None
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Harvey Mahler
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 : City Manager Gabler noted that the Day of Peace is being recognized as September 21, 2023, not September 11, 2023, as noted on the Agenda. 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 Pro Tem 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:
M
OTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
Minutes
September 11, 2023
1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 21, 2023 as Day of Peace (CC)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring September 21, 2023, as Day of Peace.
(2)
Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of September 2023 as Emergency Preparedness Month (CC)
Police Chief Shorts read the proclamation declaring the month of September 2023 as Emergency Preparedness Month.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS
: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by Adventist Health President Jennifer Swenson (CC)
President Jennifer Swenson presented an update on Adventist Health Simi Valley.
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
: None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Kent Matthews, Board Member Hollow Hills Homeowners Association, Simi Valley, CA, commented about a property maintenance issue that was not their responsibility in the past and asked City Council to agendize the issue, and he raised a concern about an unstable retaining wall.
2. Mario Astorga, Board Member Hollow Hills Homeowners Association, Simi Valley, CA, commented about a property maintenance issue that has not been their responsibility in the past and asked City Council to agendize the matter. 2 Minutes
September 11, 2023
3. Edgardo Galileo Rivas, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about an ongoing dispute and asked for City Council to investigate it.
4. Edgar Garibay, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about excessive speeding on Royal Avenue and safety concerns he has for his children walking to school. He asked City Council for assistance in a long-term solution.
5. Sep Bayani, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her community park on Sequoia and Galena, and in opposition to replacing the greenery with artificial turf and rocks.
She commented about health and cleanliness concerns with the park being used by children and pets.
6. Michelle Moutes, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her unsuccessful efforts to have abandoned shopping carts located throughout Simi Valley removed, and she suggested the Graffiti hotline method be considered for removal of the carts.
7. Elena Johnson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns she has with recreational vehicle parking regulations. Ms. Johnson suggested an umbrella organization to look at the activities of the City Council, Public Works, and the Board of Education.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes commented he will follow up on the property issue raised by the Hollow Hills Homeowners Association Board members. He addressed the traffic safety issue on Royal Avenue, spoke about the abandoned shopping cart issue, and the school Bond issue that was raised stating it is of great concern.
Council Member Litster commented about the school Bond issue that was raised, and she addressed the abandoned shopping cart issue and indicated she would lik e Council to discuss it further. Council Member Litster spoke about the traffic safety issue on Royal Avenue and commented it needs to be looked at.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge addressed the traffic safety issue and commented to Police Chief Shorts that the speed limit needs to be vigorously enforced during school hours.
He spoke about the abandoned shopping carts and advised that the issue can be called in to the graffiti or pothole hotline numbers and it would get reported to the Public Works Department.
Council Member Cavanaugh addressed the traffic safety issue on Royal Avenue and indicated that City Council needs to look at what can be done. 3 Minutes
September 11, 2023
Mayor Thomas addressed traffic safety concerns on Royal Avenue and throughout the City, and commented he is communicating with Police Chief Shorts regarding the matter.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
:
5A. A public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the financing of a qualified residential rental project for the elderly and the disabled (Swan) (CC)
Resolution No. 2023-39- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 TO
FINANCE AND REFINANCE A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT FOR
THE BENEFIT OF HEYWOOD GARDENS, LP, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO
There being no public testimony Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:38 p.m.
ACTION
: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-39 authorizing the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $20,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority, on behalf of Heywood Garden, LP, to provide for financing of a residential rental project for the elderly and disabled, located at 1770 Heywood Street; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any supporting documents to effectuate the resolution. 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
5B. Consideration of General Plan Amendment Pre- Screening review of GPPS -2023- 0001 (Newport Land Company), a request to change the location of approved General Plan land use designations of Open Space, Recreation Commercial, Residential Estate, Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential for a 1,771- acre site (Lost Canyons Specific Plan) located at 3301 Lost Canyons Drive (Perros) (CC)
4 Minutes
September 11, 2023
Mayor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:52 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Ronald Cammarata, El Rancho Simi Valley Cemetery Board of Trustees, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the need for new land for expansion and asked for the Council’s support.
2. Stephen Frank, El Rancho Simi Valley Cemetery Board of Trustees, Simi Valley, CA, asked for the Council’s assistance to identify a location for 150 acres for cemetery space.
3. Debbie Wall, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project and cited traffic concerns and an escape route during an emergency.
4. Rick Nelson, Newport Pacific Land Company, provided a presentation.
Mayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:27p.m.
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Judge moved to authorize GPPS-2023-0001 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member/Director Litster pulled Consent Item 3 for discussion.
(1)
Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of June 12, July 17, and July 31, 2023 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2)
Approval of Waterworks District No. 8 response to the Ventura County Grand Jury 2022-2023 Water Availability for Wildfires in Ventura County Report (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION
: Approved request.
5 Minutes
September 11, 2023
(3)
Approval of the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2022- 23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (Perros) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(4)
Approval of Ventura County Stormwater Permit Implementation and Cost - Sharing Agreement (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Received and filed.
(5)
Award of contract to purchase sixty (60) programmable Logic Controllers, CP76300060 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Royal Industrial Solutions, Inc.
(6)
Approval of the second amendment to the contract between the City of Simi Valley and Federal Engineering, Inc. for radio systems upgrade project needs analysis, RFP development and procurement support (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved second amendment to Federal Engineering, Inc.
(7)
Adoption of a resolution ratifying certain amendments to the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Gutierres) (CC)
Resolution No. 2023- 40
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-40.
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 , 2, and 4 through 7. 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
6 Minutes
September 11, 2023
ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
3. 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
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
: None
9. NEW BUSINESS
:
9A.
Consideration of distribution of FY21-22 Budget Surplus Funds in accordance with the Fund Balance Policy (Gabler) (CC)
ACTION
: Council Member /Director Rhodes moved to approve the distribution of $9,469,508 from FY21-22 Budget Surplus as outlined in staff’s report. Council 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
10. REPORTS
:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the Council Retreat, he participated in conducting interviews for Neighborhood Council #3, and Neighborhood Council #4, and he attended the Police Foundation Golf Tournament. He reported he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community Economic and Human Development meeting, the SCAG General Council meeting, and the Clean Power Alliance meeting. Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the grand opening of Iron Chiropractic, and he attended the Cops N’ Cruisers Car Show.
7 Minutes
September 11, 2023
Council Member Litster reported she met with Newport Land Development, she attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Job Fair, the Council Retreat, and she participated in conducting interviews for Neighborhood Council #3, and Neighborhood Council #4. Council Member Litster reported she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, the Royal High School Football game and she recognized Adventist Health for their hospitality. She reported she attended the SCAG Regional Council and Policy Committee meeting, the Council on Aging meeting, and she recognized the 15
th anniversary of the Chatsworth
Metrolink crash.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Council Retreat, she assisted at the Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament, and she commented about a good experience she had with a City Building Inspector. She reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board meeting, and she expressed her condolences to the family of Pat Montoya.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Council Retreat, he assisted at the Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament, he attended the SCAG Executi ve Administrative Committee (EAC) meeting, the SCAG Regional Council and Policy Committee meeting, and the Ventura County Transportation Committee (VCTC) meeting in Camarillo. He recognized St. Rose for the Blue Mass, and he attended the Cops N’ Cruisers Car show at City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Judge commented about requests he received from some citizens regarding Simi Valley businesses accepting cash.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Council Retreat, the Simi Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament, and the Cops N’ Cruisers Car show at City Hall.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member/Director Litster requested a review of the lights, traffic, and speed issues on Royal Avenue near Madera Road. City Manager Gabler stated that staff would prepare a report on the matter for Council Boxes.
8 Minutes
September 11, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m. in the memory of Pat Montoya, President of Not One More Simi Valley and the victims of the attack on September 11 th 2001,
to the meeting of September 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
_________________________________
Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of the City of Simi
Valley, California, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8
________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary
9 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.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California September 25, 2023
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION
:
(1) Public Employment Performance Evaluation (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Attorney
(2) Public Employment (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Attorney
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: Mayor Thomas stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on September 25, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
: Led by Mike Nolan
ROLL CALL
: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes , Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem
Judge and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
10 Minutes
September 25, 2023
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
1A. ACTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Rhodes moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/LB)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/V ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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:
(1) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of October 2023 as Bullying Prevention Month (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Kristin Tignac read and Mayor Thomas presented the proclamation declaring the month of October 2023 as Bullying Prevention Month to Sanjeev Akundi, Ethan Bhat, Pranav Bijith, Abhishek Humbe, Jasleen Khangura, Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi, Advaith Nair, Kalyssa Ro, Saydee Ro, and Sunchana Sridharan of the Simi Valley Youth Council.
(2)
Presentation of an Honorary Resolution commending Lodge 2492 of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks on its 50th Anniversary (CC)
Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read and Mayor Thomas presented, Mike Nolan with an Honorary Resolution commending Lodge 2492 of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks on its 50
th Anniversary.
11 Minutes
September 25, 2023
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Ethan Bhat (CC)
Youth Council Member Ethan Bhat 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. Edgardo Galileo Rivas, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about an ongoing dispute with Essex Apartments and asked the City Council to investigate it.
2. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about numerous issues that included inflammatory posts on social media, Suicide Awareness Month, Bullying Prevention Month, and he asked City Council to hold a Town Hall meeting.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Litster commented that she will follow up with Edgardo Rivas, and that she had received his message.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge thanked everyone that spoke at the meeting, and he commented about a previous Town Hall meeting and allegations regarding the Brown Act. Mayor Pro Tem Judge commented he attends any club or organization meeting he is invited to.
Mayor Thomas spoke about a social media post and agreed with Mr. Lapper that it was inappropriate. He commented he is planning to have a Town Hall meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
:
12 Minutes
September 25, 2023
5A. A public hearing to consider _ City-Initiated Municipal Code Amendments (Z -S- 2023-0004) to establish objective design standards for developing two- unit residential developments and to establish regulations for subdividing single- family residential properties in response to State Senate Bill9 (SB 9); a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and introduction of an Ordinance (Perros) (CC)
Ordinance No. 1352 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR CITY INITIATED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (Z -S-2023- 0004), TO AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPING
TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AND TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS
FOR SUBDIVIDING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, IN RESPONSE TO STATE SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9); AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE
AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT FR OM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Mayor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:22 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke
:
1. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA commented a suggestion to verify owner residency of SB 9 units.
Mayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:24 p.m.
ACTION
: Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1352, amending portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code (Z-S-2023-0004), to establish objective design standards for developing Two- Unit Residential Developments and to establish regulations for subdividing single- family residential properties in response to State Senate Bill 9; and a determination that the amendments are exempt f rom the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/V ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13 Minutes
September 25, 2023
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Items 4 and 7 for discussion.
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of meeting of August 14, 2023 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved minutes.
(2) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended August 31, 2023 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Request.
(3) Approval of amended FY 2023 -24 Transit Program of Projects (POP) and a related Supplemental Budget Request in the Transit Fund (Fund 750) and Local Transportation Fund (Fund 238) with an interfund transfer; authorization to accept funds from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) award to purchase three (3) light -duty electric vans and construct vehicle charging infrastructure at the Transit Maintenance Facility (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Received and filed.
(4)
Authorization to accept funding from California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request in the Transit Fund (Fund 750) and Local Transportation Fund (238) with an interfund transfer; authorization for the City Manager or his designee to approve any grant related documents (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(5) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2023- 24 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Erringer Road (Royal Avenue to Fitzgerald Road), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 23-12 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
14 Minutes
September 25, 2023
(6) Consideration of a contract between the City of Simi Valley and EK Health Services, Inc. for Utilization Review Services (Gutierres) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Awarded contract to EK Health Services.
(7) Approval of contract as amended and restated between the City and Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC for Installation of Traffic Control Striping and Pavement Markings through the City of Los Angeles Cooperative Agreement #59281 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC.
(8) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Recipient Certifications and Assurances and related documents for submission to the California Department of Transportation for the State of Good Repair Program and Annual State Transit Assistance funds (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2023- 41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE RECIPIENT
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GOOD REPAIR
PROGRAM FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) FOR FY 2023-24
ACTION
: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-41.
(9) Adoption of a resolution approving Program Supplement No. F047 Rev. 1 to the Administering Agency -State Agreement No. 07- 5405F15 for preliminary engineering services for the widening of Barnard Street Bridge, Federal Aid Project No. BHLS-5405 (075), CP60000008 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2023- 42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADOPTING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. F047 REV. 1 TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5405F15
FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WIDENING OF
BARNARD STREET BRIDGE, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BHLS-5405 (075)
ACTION
: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-42.
(10) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute applications and related agreements to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
15 Minutes
September 25, 2023
Resolution No. 2023- 43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AND SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND RELATED AGREEMENTS TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND
RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) FOR THE RUBBERIZED PAVEMENT GRANT
PROGRAM
ACTION
: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-43.
ACTION
: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1 through 3, 5, 6, and 8 through 10. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/V ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION
: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 4 and 7. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
: None
9. NEW BUSINESS
:
9A.
Adoption of a resolution confirming costs expended in the abatement of a public nuisance on residential property, located at 5933 E. Fasley Avenue and authorization for the potential placement of a special assessment on the County tax roll to recover costs (Perros) (CC)
16 Minutes
September 25, 2023
Resolution No. 2023-44 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING COSTS EXPENDED IN THE ABATEMENT OF A
PUBLIC NUISANCE ON A SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE POTENTIAL PLACEMENT OF A
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON THE COUNTY TAX ROLL TO RECOVER COSTS
ACTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-44 confirming the abatement costs and authorizing the placement of liens and/or special assessments to fully recover costs. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/V ice-Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Adoption of a resolution approving transfer of ownership and the Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Simi Valley and Heywood Gardens, LP (AHA-2023-0002) adjusting Area Median Income levels, and extending the period of affordability (Perros) (CC)
Resolution No. 2023- 45
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND
APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AND HEYWOOD GARDENS, LP (AHA-2023-0002)
ACTION
: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023-45 approving transfer of ownership and the Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA-2023-0002) thereby adjusting Area Median Income levels, and extending the period of affordability. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Memb ers/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
17 Minutes
September 25, 2023
9C. Receipt of the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Simi Valley Public Library Annual Report (Swan) (LB)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to receive and file the Simi Valley Public Library Annual Report for FY 2022-23. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the grand reopening of The Junkyard Café, a meeting with Rancho Simi Park and Recreation District, and he spoke about the ad hoc committee for the Simi Valley Amphitheater project.
Council Member Litster reported she attended and chaired the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting, she attended the Association of Water Agencies (AWA) Ventura County Member and Elected Officials Reception, and she attended the first annual Simi Valley Film Festival held at the Town Center Mall. She reported she chaired the Arts Commission meeting, she was a speaker at the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee, and she spoke about the Sum of all Music first orchestra rehearsal.
Council Me mber Cavanaugh reported she attended the Association of Water Agencies (AWA) Ventura County Member and Elected Officials Reception, and the League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he was a speaker for the Royal High School Citizen Scholar Institute, he attended the Ventura County Taxpayers Association meeting, the Association of Water Agencies (AWA) Ventura County Member and Elected Officials Reception, and he recognized Rosh Hashanah. He reported he attended a Filipino Catholic Community 30
th anniversary celebration at St. Peter Claver, he attended the League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento, and the Elks Club 50 th anniversary. Mayor Pro Tem Judge also recognized Yom Kippur, and National Daughters Day.
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Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Ventura Count y Taxpayers Association meeting and the Filipino Catholic Community 30th anniversary celebration at St. Peter Claver. He attended the first annual Simi Valley Film Festival held at the Town Center Mall, and he mentioned that he met with the Festival Director, Joe Metcalfe, stating that he’s also organizing the community orchestra. Mayor Thomas also attended the Youth Council meeting.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas wished Helen Beebe a Happy 100th Birthday and adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. in the memory of Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Ryan
Clinkunbroomer and Kathy Reimer, to the meeting of October 9, 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, a nd
President of the Simi Valley Library Board
of Trustees
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Lucy Blanco, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Board Secretary
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