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
Simi Valley, California October 9, 2023
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:00 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 5:01 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Public Employment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Attorney
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Manager Gabler reported that with the retirement of City Attorney David Caceres the City Council by a vote of 5 – 0 appointed Algeria R. Ford as the City Attorney as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on October 09, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Christian, local Boy Scout member.
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW : City Manager Gabler noted that Item 8A is continued to the meeting of October 23, 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. Mayor Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion. (CC)
Minutes
October 9, 2023
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: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Selection of two City Council memb ers to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective commissioner to serve on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to select Mayor Pro Tem Judge and City Council Member Rhodes to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners. 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
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
2 Minutes
October 9, 2023
(1) Overview of the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura and their programs in Simi Valley (CC)
Community Relations Manager Linda Fisher -Helton introduced Carrie Sabatini, Deputy Director of Area Housing Authority, who presented an overview of the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura and their programs in 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. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commented about National Bullying Prevention Month, he spoke in opposition to some posts on a Facebook group, in support of the reinstatement of the Traffic Motor Officer Unit, and he commented about a good experience he had with the Simi Valley Police Department Citizen’s Academy.
2. Edgardo Galileo Rivas, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about an ongoing dispute he has with his apartment complex.
3. Elena Johnson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of additional Simi Valley Police traffic motor officers, commented in opposition to a zero bail policy for crime, and she spoke about motor homes being parked in local parking lot.
4. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley Area Housing Authority Commissioner, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the high level of fiscal responsibility shown by the Ventura County Area Housing Authority.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes asked Mr. Gabler, City Manager, about the recreational vehicles parked at a Target parking lot and he advised that the Police Department is working on the issue. He spoke about the report given by the Ventura County Area Housing Authority and indicated he would like to follow up with Mr. Piechowski.
Council Member Litster recognized Mr. Lapper’s concern about some social media posts. She commented that she has spoken with Mr. Rivas and has made some inquires about his circumstance and will continue to do so. Council Member Litster thanked Elena Johnson for her perspective, and she thanked Mr. Piechowski for his service on the Ventura County Area Housing Authority.
3 Minutes
October 9, 2023
Council Member Cavanaugh commented she was glad Mr. Lapper enjoyed the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy, she thanked Elena Johnson for speaking about the motor home issue, and she thanked a local Scout group for being at the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge thanked the Scouts for being at the meeting. He spoke about the Motor Officer Program and explained it needed to be revamped to provide proper training for the motor officers.
Mayor Thomas addressed the motor home issue and advised it is being worked on, and he thanked the Scouts for being at the meeting.
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:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Item 1 for discussion.
(1)
Accept the grant awards from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and the Traffic Records Improvement Project (TRIP), ratify the City Manager’s execution of the grant agreements, and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents, authorize the Police Department to purchase enforcement related equipment and supplies, and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request for Funds 280 (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(2)
Award of contract to New Flyer of America, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) 35- foot low -floor heavy duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses through CALACT/MBTA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, CP75000002, FAIN: CA - 2023-033-00 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Awarded contract to New Flyer of America, Inc.
4 Minutes
October 9, 2023
(3) Approval of First Amendment and Assignment and Assumption of the Contract by ODP Solutions, LLC under the Omnia Partners, Public Sector/City of Tamarac Contract #19- 12R Cooperative Agreement for the purchase of office supplies (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved First Amendment and Assignment and Assumption for ODP Solutions, LLC.
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 2 and 3. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar I tem 1.
Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
8A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1352 to amend portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code to update standards for accessory dwelling units in response to recent State law changes, a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (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 FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Item continued to the meeting of October 23, 2023.
5 Minutes
October 9, 2023
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Approval of Supplemental Budget Request, for Fund 100, to fund training costs, and the purchase of motor officer uniform gear and protective equipment, and three (3) police motorcycles for three (3) new motor officers to reinstate the Traffic Motor Officer Unit (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem Judge moved to approve the supplemental budget request in Fund 100 to authorize the Police Department to fund training costs, the purchase of motor officer gear and protective equipment, and three (3) BMW police motorcycles, for three (3) new motor officers at a total estimated cost of $139,500. 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
10. REPORTS
:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting via ZOOM, the Presidential Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the first ad hoc committee meeting for a Simi Valley Amphitheater, and the City of Simi Valley Volunteer Dinner. He reported he attended the 30 th anniversary celebration of the Samaritan Center, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community Economic and Human Development Committee meeting, the SCAG Regional Council meeting, and the Clean Power Alliance meeting. Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the Celebration of Life for Pat Montoya (founder of Not One More), and he spoke about the war in Israel, denounced all forms of terrorism and commented his support for Israel.
Council Member Litster reported that she met wit h the Gerrity Group regarding the Simi Valley Town Center Mall, she attended the Presidential Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the first ad hoc committee meeting for a Simi Valley Amphitheater, and she attended the City of Simi Valley Volunteer Dinner. She reported she attended the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting, the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley Little Black Dress event, the Celebration of Life for Pat Montoya, a Memorial Service for community member Ed Huntley, and the Council On Aging meeting. She shared the Council On Aging’s upcoming Octoberfest, Dance, and the Arts and Crafts Fair.
6 Minutes
October 9, 2023
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Presidential Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the City of Simi Valley Volunteer Dinner, she participated in conducting Neighborhood Council interviews, she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board meeting, and she attended the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley Little Black Dress event. She also met with the new City Attorney Al Ford.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the City of Simi Valley Volunteer Dinner, the 30
th anniversary celebration of the Samaritan Center, he participated in conducting Neighborhood Council interviews, he attended the SCAG Executive Action Committee meeting, and the SCAG Regional Council and Policy Committee meeting. He reported he attended the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley Little Black Dress event, the Ventura County Transportation Committee (VCTC) meeting, and he recognized both Indigenous Peoples Day, and Columbus Day. He met with the new City Attorney Al Ford. Mayor Pro Tem Judge spoke about the war and loss of life in Israel and he expressed his support of Israel.
Mayor Thomas reported he met with the Gerrity Group regarding the Simi Valley Town Center Mall, he attended the Presidential Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the City of Simi Valley Volunteer Dinner, and attended the 30 th anniversary
celebration of the Samaritan Center. He reported he met with new City Attorney Al Ford, he attended the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley Little Black Dress event, and the Celebration of Life for Pat Montoya.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. in the memory of Senator Diann e Feinstein, Manhattan Police Officer Chad Swanson, Edward Huntley and Peter Bruno , to the meeting of October 23, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
_________________________________
Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of the City of Simi
Valley, California,
________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk
7 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
S
imi Valley, California October 23, 2023
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
RO
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 5495.9(d)(1) Workers’ Compensation:
O
ne (1) Matter:
Name of Case: Joseph R. Pesce v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: (605371, 605374, 605407) ADJ NOS: ADJ14102279; ADJ14254353; ADJ14488868
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
O
ne (1) Matter:
Name of Case: Bruce Boyer v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: 2:19-cv-00560-R-JPR
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
C
LOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on October 23, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Joe Ayala
8 Minutes
October 23, 2023
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
1A. ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Litster seconded the motion. (CC)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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 Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Neighborhood Council Executive Board members (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Julia Ramirez read and Mayor Thomas presented Certificates of Appreciation to Jill Abele, Suanne Aguilar, Karl Birch, Dmitry E rman, Julie Bershin, Evelyn Gatewood, Bobby Calderon, Brian Kane and Mike Murphy, outgoing Neighborhood Council Executive Board Members.
(2)
Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (CC)
Assistant City Manager Sam Argabrite read and Mayor Thomas presented the proclamation declaring the month of October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to Nazlin Kanji, Susan Blumert Becky McGuigan, Terri Staszak, Gena Quarantello, Amy Corneau, and Brook Grayson, members of Soroptimist International Simi Valley.
9 Minutes
October 23, 2023
(3) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of October 21 – 28, as California Flood Preparedness Week (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read the proclamation declaring the week of October 21 – 28, as California Flood Preparedness Week.
(4) Presentation of Certificates of Completion to the Fall CERT Graduating Class
(CC)
Emergency Services Coordinator Rachel Myers read and Mayor Thomas presented Cassandra Ayala, Rose Ayala, Samantha Ayala, Erin Booker, Doyle Cleveland, James Collins, John Czach, John Damico, Frank De La Torre, Andrea DeLuna, Bradley Fitch, Sean Ford, Daniel Gale-Lame, Catherine Guiffre, Gary Griggs, Matthew Griggs, Thomas Harmon, Matthew Kaufman, Kevin Lackey, Sara Lizarde, Justin Moisan, Estephanie Morales, Brandon Pelayo, and Burton Weistein with Certificates of Completion.
(5) Presentation of Employee of the Month for July, August, September, and October 2023 (CC)
City Manager Brian Gabler, Administrative Services Director Carolyn Johnson, Assistant City Manager Linda Swan and Mayor Thomas presented Accounting Technician II Brian Egan, Accounting Technician II Pamela Messier(not present) , Graphics Media Coordinator Eric Mancilla, and Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo with Employee of the Month awards.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments of Neighborhood Council Executive Board members to the four Neighborhood Councils (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Judge moved that the Council authorize and the Mayor appoint Suzanne Thoutte, Dwight Thompson, Frank Perotta and Will Marmoloejo to serve on Executive Board of Neighborhood Council 1, Brian Neiens , Theresa Ramirez, Douglas Robertson, and Michael Tirpak to serve on Executive Board of Neighborhood Council 2, Peter Carrube, Kevin Marshall, Revathi Pudhota, Tony Hudacs, Steven Baker, and Jon Gatewood to serve on Executive Board of Neighborhood Council 3, Steven Koep, David Hechter, Dale Cutler, and Susan Derksen to serve on Executive Board of Neighborhood Council 4 for a term commencing on November 1, 2023, and expiring on October 31, 2025. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
10 Minutes
October 23, 2023
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(2) Appointment of Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members (Swan) (CC)
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Youth Representative Amey Gupta, Youth Council Representative Anika Nedunuri, and Alternate Member Rithmika Naveen to the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Advaith Nair (CC)
Youth Council Member Advaith Nair provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Lyle Hibbs, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the height of the Tapo and Alamo apartment project.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes thanked Mr. Hibbs for his comments about the Tapo and Alamo apartment project and indicated he wants careful scrutiny of the project. 11 Minutes
October 23, 2023
Council Member Litster thanked Mr. Hibbs for his comments about the Tapo and Alamo apartment project and agreed that Council needs to closely examine developments.
Mayor Thomas commented City Council needs to oversee every detail on the Tapo and Alamo apartment project.
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:
(1) Approval of minutes for the Regular City Council meeting of August 28, and the Special City Council meeting (Retreat) of August 30, 2023 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved August 28 minutes and August 30 minutes as amended.
(2) Authorization to accept $14,509 from the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the purpose of expanding the eCitation System to the Police Department Patrol Division; authorize the City Manager to execute and ratify grant related documents; and approve a Supplemental Budget Request (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(3) Approval of Quarterly Trustee Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Award of contract for the construction of Signal Head Replacements and Retroreflective Backplates Project (HSIP Cycle 10), CP60000035, Specification No. SV 22 -36R; and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Econolite and approved Supplemental Budget Request.
12 Minutes
October 23, 2023
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to approve the Consent Calendar. 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
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
:
8A.
Second reading of Ordinance No. 1352 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 from the California Environmental Quality Act (Stratis) (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 FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1352. Council Member Litster seconded the motion:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. NEW BUSINESS
:
9A.
Receive and file the Samaritan Center’s COVID -19 Community Recovery Grant Annual Performance Report and consider request to reallocate unspent Year -One grant funds to various categories for Year-Two funding (Swan) (CC)
13 Minutes
October 23, 2023
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to receive and file the Samaritan Center’s COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant annual performance report for the first year of grant funding and approve the request to reallocate unspent Year -One funds to Year-Two funding. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem 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 met with Council Member Litster and the City Manager regarding the Simi Valley Amphitheater project, he attended the ribbon cutting for the grand reopening of the Junkyard Café, the Neighborhood Council #4 meeting, and he attended the rededication of the Veteran’s Wall at El Rancho Pioneer Cemetery. He reported he represented the City Council at Simi Valley High School for a question and answer session with the History classes, he attended a Rotary event in Bakersfield, and he participated in conducting interviews for the Area Housing Authority.
Council Member Litster reported she met with Council Member Rhodes and the City Manager regarding the Simi Valley Amphitheater project, she attended the grand opening of Adam’s Forge, and a ribbon cutting at Sycamore Elementary School and Garden Grove Elementary School for their new inclusive playgrounds. She reported she attended the quad areas grand opening at Simi Valley High School, the Simi Valley Senior Center Oktoberfest, the grand opening of Code Ninjas, and the Simi Valley Education Foundation Barn Crawl event held at Strathearn Park. Council Member Litster reported she attended the grand reopening of the Junkyard Café, the Ventura County Housing conference, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Committee meeting, and the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meetings. She reported she attended the rededication of the Veteran’s Wall at El Rancho Pioneer Cemetery, the 85°C Bakery Café grand opening, the Sweat Haven grand opening, the Majestic Residential Care grand opening, and the Senior Center Craft Fair.
14 Minutes
October 23, 2023
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) dinner, the Economic Development Collaborative Board (EDC) meeting, and she attended and addressed the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy. Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the 85°C Bakery Café grand opening, and the Majestic Residential Care grand opening.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Simi Valley Police Foundation meeting, the quad areas grand opening at Simi Valley High School, the Five Star Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast, and the grand opening of Code Ninjas. He reported he attended the Relay for Life at the Simi Valley Town Center, he commented about a $9,000 donation the Elks Lodge made to Simi Valley elementary schools, and he attended the grand reopening of the Junkyard Café. Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the rededication of the Veteran’s Wall at El Rancho Pioneer Cemetery, the 85°C Bakery Café grand opening, the Sweat Haven grand opening, Gigi’s Playhouse Gala at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, and he participated in conducting interviews for the Area Housing Authority.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Relay for Life at the Simi Valley Town Center, the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee meeting, he spoke at the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy, he attended the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Foundation Barbecue, and he attended Gigi’s Playhouse Gala at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. in memory of Krislyn Rekell James, to the meeting of November 6 at 6:30 p.m.
There being no objections, the motion carried through
acclamation.
_________________________________
Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of the City of Simi
Valley, California,
________________________________
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk
15 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
Simi Valley, California November 6, 2023
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
: Led by Frank Bush
ROLL CALL
: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW
: None
1A. ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Litster seconded the motion. (CC)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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 week of November 11 through 18, 2023 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (CC)
16 Minutes
November 6, 2023
Senior Management Analyst Cynthia McCullough read and Mayor Thomas presented the proclamation declaring the week of November 11 through 18, 2023 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week to representatives from Centro Familiar Nueva Esperanza, New Heart Church Food Pantry, Salvation Army of Simi Valley, Samaritan Center, Senior Food Share, SEWA International, Shepherd of the Valley, and Food Share of Ventura County.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS
:
(1) Appointments of Special Event Support Review Committee members (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to appoint David Mosso, Gayle Sutton, Bridget Charboneau, Jan Smith, and Janet Plant to the 2024 Special Event Support Review Committee. 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
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
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. Eileen Connors, City of Simi Valley Emergency Services Manager, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the joint Emergency Preparedness Outreach and Evacuation Plan with the City of Moorpark and Thousand Oaks.
2. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about his experience with the Neighborhood Council nomination process and commented about Mayor Pro Tem Judge’s employment.
17 Minutes
November 6, 2023
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Judge responded to Mr. Lapper and commented he had never been disciplined by the Los Angeles Police Department for Facebook posts.
Council Member Rhodes commented about the City of Simi Valley online Emergency Services survey, and he commented to Mr. Lapper that he believed Mr. Lapper had not submitted an application to the Neighborhood Council this time.
Council Member Litster thanked Eileen Connors for the information she reported about the Emergency Services Outreach, and she thanked Mr. Lapper for his comments.
Mayor Thomas thanked Eileen Connors for coming to the meeting and talking about the Emergency Services Outreach.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
:
5A.
A public hearing to consider City -initiated Municipal Code Amendment (Z -S 2023-0006) to amend portions of Title 9 of the S imi Valley Municipal Code to modify standards for residential off -street parking, front yard landscaping, rear yard vehicle access gates and screening; a deter mination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Qual ity Act; and introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (CC)
Ordinance No. 1353 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR CITY -INITIATED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (Z -S-2023- 0006), TO AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE TO MODIFY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL OFF -STREET PARKING,
FRONT YARD LANDSCAPING, REAR YARD VEHICLE ACCESS GATES AND SCREENING; AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:05 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke
:
1. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to amending Municipal Code Z- S- 2023-0006 regarding residential off-street parking.
2. Frank Bush (no address given) made suggestions for some additions to verbiage for Municipal Code Z-S-2023-0006 regarding residential off-street parking. 18 Minutes
November 6, 2023
Mayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 7 :13 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Judge moved to introduce Ordinanc e No. 1353 amending portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code (Z- S-2023-0006) to modify residential off-s treet parking standards, front yard landscaping, and rear yard vehicle access gates and screening; and a determination that the amendments are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the addition of only one RV in front of the house. Council M ember Rhodes seconded the motion.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Judge withdrew his motion and moved to continue the hearing to the meeting of December 4, 2023. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
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LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: N one
ABSTAIN: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None 6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
7 . CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1
) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 24 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports for the first quarter activities (Perros) (CC) A
CTION: Received and filed.
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CTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
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LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
19 Minutes
November 6, 2023
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9 . NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a change order to the contract with Schneider Electric Buildings America for the improvements at the Simi Valley Water Quality Control Plant (Fuchiwaki) (CC) A
CTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a change order with Schneider Electric for a contract reduction, extend the contract term with a final completion date of May 7, 2024, and reduce the scope of work for the project. Mayor Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members R hodes, Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10 . REPORTS:
10 A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
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ouncil Member Rhodes reported he participated in conducting Area Housing Authority interviews, he attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) annual dinner at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Street Fair, and he attended a ZOOM call with the Chief Operating Officer of the Clean Power Alliance. He reported he attended the State of the Region Report Release event, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community Economic & Human Development Committee meeting via ZOOM, and he attended the SCAG Regional Council meeting via ZOOM. Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the State of the County – Ventura County Celebrating 50 Years event, the Simi Valley Police Department Burgers with the Blue event, the YMCA 5 th Annual
Gala, and he was a speaker at Royal High School for the Brown Bag Lunch event.
C
ouncil Member Litster reported she chaired and attended the VCOG annual dinner at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, she attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Street Fair, the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting via ZOOM, and the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award. She reported she attended the State of the County – Ventura County Celebrating 50 Years event, the YMCA 5
th Annual Gala, and she met with the Executive Director of VCOG. 20 Minutes
November 6, 2023
C ouncil Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Street Fair, the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board Committee meeting, the State of the County – Ventura County Celebrating 50 Years event, and she attended the Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) Committee meeting.
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ayor Pro Tem Judge reported he participated in conducting Area Housing Authority interviews, he attended a Metrolink ZOOM call, the VCOG annual dinner at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, and he participated and attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Street Fair. He reported he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Santa Paula Branch Line meeting via ZOOM, the State of the Region Report Release event, the SCAG Executive Committee meeting, and he attended the SCAG Regional Council and Transportation Committee meetings.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the State of the County – Ventura County Celebrating 50 Years event, the Simi Valley Police Foundation Trap Shoot, the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Production of The Addams Family, and he attended the Mangia Mangia Italian Food and Wine Festival in Moorpark sponsored by the nonprofit, For the Need Foundation.
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ayor Thomas reported he spoke at Sinaloa Middle School on the topic of drug abuse, he attended the VCOG annual dinner at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, he was a speaker at Hollow Hills Elementary School for their Citizenship Awards Day, and he participated and attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Street Fair. He reported he attended the State of the County – Ventura County Celebrating 50 Years event, he was a speaker for the Simi Valley Leadership Class, he attended the Mangia Mangia Italian Food and Wine Festival in Moorpark sponsored by the nonprofit, For the Need Foundation.
10 B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
M
ayor Pro Tem Judge requested the City Council review the criteria for applicants requesting Community Projects Grant funds. City Manager Gabler stated he would bring this item to City Council.
M
ayor Pro Tem Judge requested a review of incentivizing infrastructure in regards to the electrification of vehicles. City Manager Gabler stated staff would look into it.
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ouncil Member Litster requested a presentation from Caltrans regarding the beautification happening around the City. City Manager Gabler stated Caltrans or City staff would provide a presentation.
21 Minutes
November 6, 2023
C ouncil Member Rhodes requested a report from Southern California Edison regarding the status of Public Safety Power Shut -Offs. City Manager Gabler stated Southern California Edison would bring a presentation to City Council.
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DJOURNMENT: Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m., to the meeting of No vember 13, 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
22 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 November 13, 2023
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
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EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Anthony Angelini
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
23 Minutes
November 13, 2023
1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1
) Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to an outgoing Commissioner of the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (CC) M
anagement Analyst Daniel Franco read and Mayor Thomas presented the outgoing Commissioner of the Area Housing Authority Deborah Laine with a Certificate of Appreciation.
(2
) Presentation of a proclamation declaring November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday (CC)
A
ssistant City Manager Linda Swan read and Mayor Thomas presented Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce with a proclamation declaring November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday.
(3
) Presentation of a proclamation declaring November 2023 as Filipino American History Month (CC)
A
ssistant City Manager Linda Swan read and Mayor Thomas presented Joe Esmeralda and members of St. Peter Claver Church with a proclamation declaring November 2023 as Filipino American History Month.
2 . PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATI ONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPO
INTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3 A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1
) Adoption of a resolution for the appointment of a commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (Perros) (CC)
A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to adopt Resolution No. 2023- 46 appointing Tracy Bodis to the AHA Board of Commissioners for a term commencing on December 11, 2023 and concluding on December 31, 2027. Council Member/Director Rhodes 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
24 Minutes
November 13, 2023
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1
) 2022-2023 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) through the Ventura County Community Health Improvement Collaborative (VCCHIC) part of Adventist Health Simi Valley (CC)
D
irector of Public Health Nursing Seleta Dobrosky and Epidemiologist Mohnisha Jit of Ventura County Health Improvement Collaborative presented City Council with the 2022-2023 Community Health Needs Assessment.
3 C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1
) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi (CC)
Y
outh Council Member Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
T
he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Matt Dorros (no address given) spoke about motor home safety issues with blocked sight lines.
2. J
udy Mayer, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the fire hazard in Simi Valley due to palm trees with dead leaves.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
C
ouncil Member Litster addressed the fire hazard issue raised by Judy Mayer with regard to palm trees and spoke about the possibility of an immediate education campaign. She acknowledged the motor home safety issue raised by Matt Dorros and agreed they are concerning.
C
ouncil Member Rhodes thanked Matt Dorros for his comments on recreational vehicle parking and advised that his safety concerns are top of mind as Council discusses recreational vehicle parking ordinances. He thanked Judy Mayer for everything she did to raise the palm tree fire hazard issue. 25 Minutes
November 13, 2023
Ma yor Thomas thanked Matt Dorros and Judy Mayer for caring so much about the City and taking the time to come to the meeting to speak about their concerns. 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:
(1
) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of September 11 and 25, 2023 (Blanco) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved minutes.
(2
) Receipt of the State-Required Annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report on the collection and use of Development Impact Fees (Johnson) (CC) A
CTION: Received and filed.
(3
) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended October 31, 2023 (Johnson) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved Request.
(4
) Acceptance of rubberized asphalt concrete pavement grant funds from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request to adjust the Streets and Roads Fund (Fund 600) and Major Street Rehabilitation Program Expenditure Budget, CP60000018 (Fuchiwaki)(CC)
A
CTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(5
) Award of contract to Remix Technologies LLC for planning and scheduling software licenses for fixed route bus service; ratification of services performed from September 1, 2023 to the contract execution; authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve subsequent contract amendments and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request in the Transit Fund (Fund 750) and Local Transportation Fund (Fund 238) with an inter-fund transfer (Fuchiwaki) (CC) 26 Minutes
November 13, 2023
ACTION: Awarded contract to Remix Technologies, LLC.
(6
) Award of contract for well and booster pump maintenance and repairs Specification No. SV 23-30 (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
A
CTION: Awarded contract to General Pump Company, LLC.
A
CTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge seconded the motion.
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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
8 . CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9 . NEW BUSINESS: None
10 .
10 A.
REPORTS:
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Rhodes reported he met w ith Tom M eans of the C alifornia Coffee Republic located in Moorpark, and he announced a C andlelight vigil sponsored by International C ity o f Peace, an organization supported by R otary, K iwanis, and Soroptimist Clubs, that will be held at the Simi Valley Town Center Mall.
Council M ember Li tster spoke ab out a p ositive experience she had at A dventist Hospital dur ing a visit. S he reported she attended the Ventura Council o f Governments ( VCOG) B oard meeting i n Camarillo, s he presente d a c ertificate to Tacos 805 f ollowing their grand o pening, and sh e attende d the Veterans D ay Ceremony at R ancho Tapo Community P ark. Council M ember Litster reported she attended the Ventura County 150 Year Celebration VIP Sponsors Reception at the Fred Kavli Theater, she attended the Council On Aging meeting, and announced upcoming events at the Senior Center.
Council M ember C avanaugh reported she m et w ith t he Economic D evelopment Collaborative (EDC) A ttorney to renew a contract, sh e attended the Veterans D ay Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park, and she announced that Touch a Truck, sponsored by the Simi Valley Police Foundation, will be held on December 02. 27 Minutes
November 13, 2023
Mayor Pro Tem Judge congratulated Tacos 805 on their grand opening and commented he was not able to attend due to a conflict. He reported he attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park.
Mayor Thomas reported he had a meet and greet with representatives from Shepherd Church regarding their new location in Simi Valley.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. in memory of Lexi King, to the meeting of December 4, 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
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