MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Simi Valley, California
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
February 12, 2024
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes, 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) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
(2)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
City's Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager
Employee Organization: Simi Valley Engineer's Association (SVEA) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ):
Name of Case: Southland Watch v. City of Simi Valley, et al.
Case No.: VCSC Case No. 56-2022-00573170
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 February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by a member of the Simi Valley High School Varsity Football Team.
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
VVWD - 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, VVWD, 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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ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge,
Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Rhodes and Mayor/Chair
Thomas
None
None
1 AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabler noted Consent ltem 4 has been pulled and continued to a date uncertain.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair 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/VVWD) ROLL CALL:
AYES:
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18. Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
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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 thatthe City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC). 1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1 D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCTAMATQNS:
(1) Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to the Simi Valley High School Varsity Football Team, for winning the CIF Southern Section Division 6 Championship (GG)
Assistant City Manager Samantha Argabrite and Mayor Thomas presented the Simi Valley High School Pioneers football team with Certificates of Commendation: Jordon Lewis, Jesse Sereno, Seth Knight, Eddie Santiago, Drayden Rittersdorf, Jayden Clarke, Carlos Ferreiro, Dominic DeMaio, Alex Villalobos, Jayden Graham, Tamaj Newborn, Conner Calabrese, Dylan Jelloe, Baron Calabrese, Brioce Hawkins, Gavin Hammond, Ethan Aiko, Evan Rodriguez, Cole Alejo, lsaac Hannans, Reece Guzzo, Nick Jeries, Quinten McGahan, Jack Reed, Thomas Minter, Zach Zenan, lzak Simpson, Christopher Kesoyan, Thomas Humphrey, Michael Villatoro, Ricky Minutes 3 February 12,2024
2 Schoonover, Hunter Lyon, Jameson Jimenez, Kevin llano, Brayden Calabrese, Michael Gage, Jacob Weber, lsaiah Pleitez, Michael Neilsen, Jackson Kemeny, Cole Kackley, Jackson Lady, Nico Santiago, Gino Veon, Dominick Vigliotto, Joey Weber, Cameron Jannati, Daniel Perez, Jim Benkert, Tanya Wisemann, Richard Fong, Doug Semones, Darrell Talavera, Debo Pechette, Cody Smith, Aron Hidalgo, Michael Brignac, Tyler Staley, Bob Richards, Chris Morgan, Gil Carrillo, Michael Sereno, Anthony Thompson, Lance Sterling, Larry Leone, Joe Scida, Kurt Fritzenkotter, Pierre Durand, Emily Ferialdi, Brooklyn Paley, Angelica Alvarado, Bianca Vasquez, and Austin Devine.
(2) Presentation of of Aooreciation to outooino Event Suonort Review Committee members (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo presented outgoing Special Event Support Committee members Bridget Charboneau, David Mosso, and Gayle Sutton, with a Certificate of Appreciation.
(3) Presentation of Employee of the Month for February 2024 (CG) Administrative Services Director Carolyn Johnson presented Support Services Worker Andrew Murrow with Employee of the Month award.
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(4) Presentation of a proclamation declarinq Februarv 2024 as Black History Month (cc)
Police Chief Shorts read the proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History Month.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTM TS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND 3 INFORMATI REPORTS: None
APPOINTMENTS/S IAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFO ONAL REPORTS
APPOINTMENTS: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Economic D.evelopment Presentation (Swan) (CG) .
Assistant City Manager Linda Swan provided a presentation regarding Economic Development in the City of SimiValley.
I NFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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4 (1) Informational presentation bv Youth Council member Pranav Biiith (CC) Youth Council Member Pranav Bijith provided an informational presentation to the Gity Council on behalf of the Youth Council.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOI NTMENTS AND I NFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Amy Corneau, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the Chamber's upcoming Salute to Excellence event that will be held at the Grand Vista Hotel, and she invited the City Councilto attend. i-
2. Terri Runzler: (r'io'address given) commented about many good ideas that were presented for the Simi Valley Town Center Mall at a recent meeting held at Simi Valley Town Center.
3. Andrew Graves (no address given) spoke in support of the conceptual plan for the Transit Center, and he made suggestions for improving the Bicycle Masterplan.
4. Diego Martinez (no address given) spoke about the need for diverse transportation options in Simi Valley and the benefits this would bring to the community.
5. Brian Dennert and Dan Paranick, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD), Simi ValleV, CA, thanked the City Council for their partnership in the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract that will assist in the rehabilitation of the community pool area.
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Council Member Cavanaugh agreed with Terry Runzler that more needs to be done with the Simi Valley Town Center Mall, she spoke about the work being done at the Rancho Simi Park and Recreation District Community Pool, and she thanked Diego Martinez and Andrew Graves for a great presentation and their ideas for the Bicycle Master Plan and transportation issues.
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7 Graves for their work and ideas on a Bicycle Master Plan and transportation issues, and she indicated that an RFP (Request for Proposal) would be going out to include the Bicycle Master Plan. She thanked Terry Runzler for speaking about the meeting that was held at the Simi Valley Town Center Mall to discuss options for how to use the mall, she thanked Amy Corneau for speaking about the Simi Valley Chambei of Commerce events, and she recognized the Rancho Simi Park and Recreation District for the work in progress on the community pool area.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes thanked Mr. Runzler for his participation in the Simi Valley Town Center Mall discussion and commented City Council is engaged on this issue and wants a successful and thriving mall. He addressed Diego Martinez and Andrew Graves for a great and thorough job on their Bicycle Master Plan and transportation presentation and thanked them for their input.
Council Member Judge thanked everyone who came and spoke at the meeting. He commented that bicycle safety is very important to the City Council and recognized the comprehensive report given by Diego Martinez and Andrew Graves. He commented that the SimiValley Town Center Mall is very important to the City and he agreed with Mr. Runzler regarding an entertainment center.
Mayor Thomas thanked Diego Martinez and Andrew Graves for their comprehensive and wellthought out presentation on transportation and bicycle safety. He commented he had attended the Simi Valley Town Center Mall meeting regarding uses for the mall and said there were a lot of good ideas, and enthusiasm among the store owners.
Mayor Thomas expressed his support in assisting the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of December 4 and 18, 2023 (Blanco) (GC)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Receive and file u ate on the Fiscal Year (FY\ 2023-24 Communitv Proiects Minutes o February 12,2024
Grant Performance Reports for the second quarter activities (Perros) (CC) ACTION: Approved request,
(3) Award of contract for the const on of FY 2023-24 Maior Streets Rehabilitation Proqram: First Street (Enchanted Way to 900-Feet South).
CP60000018,.Specification No. SV 23-22 (Fuchiwaki) (CG) ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, lnc.
(4) Approval of first contract amendment for purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles. Specification No. SV 23-15: and approval of a Supplemental Budqet Request in Fund 100 (Fuchiwaki) (cC)
CONSENT ITEM 4 WAS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro 1,TepA/ice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
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CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS
Adoption of a resolution authorizinq the Citv Manaqer to execute associated documents for Permanent Local Housino Allocation for Notice of Fundins Availabilitv (NOFA) Years 2021. 2022. and 2023 Grant Funds. and approval of a Supplemental Budoet Reouest to blish budoet authoritv for NOFA Year 2 3G02 ranf Funds 9A.
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Resolution No. 2024-04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALIEY APPROVING THE 2023 NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
STREAMLINED APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to adopt Resolution No Minutes 7 February 12,2024
2024-04 and approve a Supplemental Budget Request in the amount of $254,876 in Fund 208 (PLHA Fund) to establish budget authority for the NOFA Year 2023 allocation. Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayo r I Chair Thomas
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9B. Consideration of contract with C.H. Johnson Consulting, lnc. for the preparation of a feasibilitv studv oroposed amphitheater at the Simi Vallev Civic Center and approval of a Supplemental Budqet Request transferrins $68,000 from Fund 122 to Fund 100 (Gabler) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Rhodes moved to approve a contract with C.
H. Johnson Consulting in the amount of $68,000 for the preparation of an amphitheater feasibility study and approve a Supplemental Budget Request appropriating $68,000 in Fund 122 and transferring from Fund 122 to Fund 100.
Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/C hair Thomas
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9C Aooroval of a COVI 19 Communitv Recoverv Grant between the Citv of Simi Valley and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (Swan) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the City of Simi Valley Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
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Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
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8 Authorization to execute a Letter of lntent with IDS Real Estate Group for recycled water delivery (Fuchiwaki) (CC/VVWD)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Judge moved to authorize the City/District Manager to execute a Letter of lntent with IDS Real Estate Group regarding the potential sale of recycled water. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion. ..,,
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
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10. REPORTS:
10A. CitvCouncil/Board Memberffrustees/SpecialDistrictMemberReports:
Council Member Litster reported she attended the Council On Aging 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Committee meeting (remote), the California Lutheran University State of the University, and President Reagan's 113th Birthday Celebration. She reported she attended the Simi Valley Youth Council meeting, the IHOP Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, she commented about Simi Valley's growing orchestra, she presented a certificate to R&R Pet Life Style and Supply for their 10th anniversary, and she attended the Council On Aging meeting.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she was out of town on business during some of this time period, and she attended the Neighborhood Council District #1 meeting.
Council Member Judge reported he attended the SCAG Executive/Administration Committee meeting, he commented he was unable to attend the Council On Aging 50th Anniversary event, he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting, and the IHOP Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he met with Detective King from the Simi Valley Minutes I February 12,2024
Police Department Human Trafficking Division, he attended the Council On Aging 50th Anniversary Celebration, a special Clean Power Alliance meeting via ZOOM, the SCAG Committee and General meeting, and the Clean Power Alliance meeting. He reported he attended the Clean Power Alliance City Manager/Presentation meeting via ZOOM, the IHOP Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, and the SimiValley Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended President Reagan's 113th Birthday Celebration, the IHOP Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, and he held a Town Hall meeting at the Simi Valley Town Center mall.
10B. Citv Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future Citv Council Agenda ltems: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. in memory of Anne Berland and Jaime Ramirez, to the meeting of February 26, 2024 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 Watenruorks District No. 8,
Lucy Blanco CMC, C lerUDistrict Secretary