MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California January 8, 2024
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes, and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Public Employee Performance Evaluation {CC}
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Manager
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on January 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Thomas announced the retirement of City Manager Brian Gabler in June of 2024.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Carolyn Duncan
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
VWVD - Waterworks District No. 8
IDA - Industrial Development Authority
PFFA - Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority PFA - Public Financing Authority
SA - Successor Agency
LB - Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, VWVD, IDA, PFFA, PFA, SA, and/or LB after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA during normal business hours.
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2 January 8, 2024
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern
Rhodes and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern 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/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
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None
None
1 B. It is the policy of the City Council that upon reaching 11 :30 p.m., the City Council will not address any new agenda items. Should the City Council continue to address agenda items past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order:
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
10. 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) Appointments of representation of City Council/Board Members on boards. commissions. and committees and consideration of recommended changes (Blanco) (CC/WWD/IDA/PFFA/SA/LB)
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ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes moved to approve the Boards, Commissions, and Committees list as presented with the noted change of Council Member Judge remaining as alternate for League of California Cities Voting Delegate and alternate for Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly Voting Representative. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
38. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation of the 2023 State of the Region Report by David Maron of the Ventura County Civic Alliance (CC) ·· ·
David Maron of Ventura County Civic Alliance, presented City Council with the 2023 State of the Region report.
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Saydee Ro (CC) Youth Council Member Saydee Ro 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. Bob Stotz, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant.
2. Nikki Lian, Co-owner Body Brain Train, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant, and thanked the City for their support over the last few years.
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3. Jenny Allen, Body Brain Train Volunteer, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant.
4. Carolyn Duncan, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special ~vent Support Program Grant.
5. Debbie Jew, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant.
6. Leon Roth (no address given) spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant.
7. Elizabeth Bower (no address given) spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant.
8. Bob Murdock, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant.
9. Linda Bosley, past President of the Simi Valley Historical Society, Moorpark, CA, thanked the City for their prior support and spoke in support of the Simi Valley · Historical Society to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant. . ~~ ....
10. Rick Cordero, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event 8upport Program Grant.
11. Kathy Conrad, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant.
The following submitted a speaker card in support of Body Brain Train to receive the Special Event Support Program Grant but did not wish to speak:
1. Tanya Stotz (no address given)
2. Mike Conrad (no address given)
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes thanked the public for coming to the meeting and giving support to their cause to receive a Special Event Support Program Grant, and he recognized the work Nikki Lian does with the Body Brain Train.
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Council Member Litster thanked the public for their comments, she thanked Nikki Lian with the Body Brain Train, and Linda Bosley from the Simi Valley Historical Society for all that they do.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Adoption of a resolution accepting public improvements for Tract No. 6055, located at 1800 Tapo Canyon Road (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 6055, LOCATED AT 1800 TAPO CANYON ROAD
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/frustee Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 1. Council Member/Director/frustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/frustee Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Selection of recipients to receive 2024 Special Event Support Program Grants and authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with recipients (Swan) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director/frustee Judge moved to adopt the recommendation of the Special Event Support Review Committee regarding 2024 Special Event Support Program Grants and authorize the City Manager to execute grant contracts with the recipients. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REPORTS:
6 January 8, 2024
Council Members/Directorsffrustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
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None
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City Council/Board. ~emberrrrustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Judge reported he attended a meeting with the developers of the Simi Valley Town Center, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive Action Committee meeting, the SCAG Transportation Committee meeting, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting where it was reported that the beautification of the 118 is underway.
Council Member Litster spoke about the Amphitheatre Committee meeting and the status of the Request for Proposals (RFP). She reported she attended the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting, the Town Center Mall Merchant meeting where Kelly Evans was honored for her work on Holidays of Hope, and she commented about the variety of businesses located at the Town Center Mall. She reported she attended the Council On Aging meeting and announced their upcoming 5Qth anniversary event will be on January 31.
Council Membet Cavanaugh reported she attended a meeting with the developers of the Simi Valley Town Center. She commented that she had been ill and spoke about the great care she received at the Simi Valley Adventist Hospital, and she commented that a Simi Valley Elks Lodge member (Vietnam Marine) rode on the Elks Float at the Pasadena New Year's Day Rose Parade. Council Member Cavanaugh commented that the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) annual dinner on January 18th will be her final event as Chair. She announced that Soroptimist International of Simi Valley will have a Human Trafficking event on January 11th, and that the Simi Valley Police Foundation Recognition Award Dinner is Friday January 12th.
Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes reported he attended a meeting with the developers of the Simi Valley Town Center, he attended the Bridal Path HOA meeting, the SCAG Regional Council meeting, and he commented that he was recently assigned to the League of California Cities Government Transparency and Labor Relations Committee and attended the orientation meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes reported he attended the Town Center Merchant meeting where Kelly Evans was honored for herwork on H<?.lidays of Hope.
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Mayor Thomas reported he met with the developers of the Simi Valley Town Center, he attended the City Selection Committee Appointment meeting, and the Town Center Merchant meeting where Kelly Evans was honored for her work on Holidays of Hope. 1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes requested an item to discuss an ordinance change regarding setbacks for barns in animal overlay areas. Council Member Judge seconded.
Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes requested an item to discuss that verification of HOA notification be added to the application for SB 9 units. City Manager Gabler stated that he and the City Attorney would draft a memo regarding the implications and provide it to the City Council.
Council Member Litster shared concerns for bicycle safety. City Manager Gabler noted that staff is working on updating the City's Bicycle Master Plan and the Police Department is working on an educational campaign.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8: 11 p.m. in memory of Oakland Police Office Tuan Lee to the meeting of January 29, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Valley, California, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8, Simi
Valley Industrial Development Authority,
Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing
Authority, Simi Valley Public Financing
Authority, Successor Agency to the Simi
Valley Community Development Agency,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees
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/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary