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.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
Consent (1)
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
S
imi Valley, California February 12, 2024
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, 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 Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
C
ity’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager
E
mployee Organization: Simi Valley Engineer’s Association (SVEA) (2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
N
ame 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)
C
LOSED 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.
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by a member of the Simi Valley High School Varsity Football Team.
Minutes
February 12, 2024
ROLL CALL
: Present: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Rhodes and Mayor/Chair
Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW
: City Manager Gabler noted Consent Item 4 has been pulled and continued to a date uncertain.
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -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/WWD)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair 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 Commendation to the Simi Valley High School Varsity Football Team , for winning the CIF Southern Section Division 6 Championship (CC)
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 Alko, Evan Rodriguez, Cole Alejo, Isaac Hannans, Reece Guzzo, Nick Jeries, Quinten McGahan, Jack Reed, Thomas Minter, Zach Zenan, Izak 2 Minutes
February 12, 2024
Simpson, Christopher Kesoyan, Thomas Humphrey, Michael Villatoro, Ricky Schoonover, Hunter Lyon, Jameson Jimenez, Kevin Ilano, Brayden Calabrese, Michael Gage, Jacob Weber, Isaiah 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 Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Special Event Support 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 (CC)
Administrative Services Director Carolyn Johnson presented Support Services Worker Andrew Murrow with Employee of the Month award.
(4)
Presentation of a proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History Month (CC)
Police Chief Shorts read the proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History 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) Economic Development Presentation (Swan) (CC)
Assistant City Manager Linda Swan provided a presentation regarding Economic Development in the City of Simi Valley.
3 Minutes
February 12, 2024
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Pranav Bijith (CC)
Youth Council Member Pranav Bijith provided an informational presentation to the City Council 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. 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 Council to attend.
2. Terri Runzler (no 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 Valley, 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.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
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.
4 Minutes
February 12, 2024
Council Member Litster expressed her appreciation to Diego Martinez and Andrew 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 Chamber 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 Simi Valley 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 well thought 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.
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 December 4 and 18, 2023 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved minutes.
5 Minutes
February 12, 2024
(2) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 24 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports for the second quarter activities (Perros) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(3)
Award of contract for the construction of FY 2023- 24 Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: First Street (Enchanted Way to 900- Feet South), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 23-22 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(4) Approval of first contract amendment for purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles, Specification No. SV 23- 15; and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request in Fund 100 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
CONSENT ITEM 4 WAS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calen dar Items 1 through 3. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
: None
9. NEW BUSINESS
:
9A.
Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute associated documents for Permanent Local Housing Allocation for Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Years 2021, 2022, and 2023 Grant Funds, and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request to establish budget authority for NOFA Year 2023 Grant Funds (Perros) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-04
– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE 2023 NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
STREAMLINED APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
6 Minutes
February 12, 2024
ACTION: Council Member /Director Cavanaugh moved to adopt Resolution No. 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: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Consideration of contract with C.H. Johnson Consulting, Inc. for the preparation of a feasibility study for a proposed amphitheater at the Simi Valley Civic Center and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request transferring $68,000 from Fund 122 to Fund 100 (Gabler) (CC)
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-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: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9C.
Approval of a COVID -19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the City 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 Ranc ho 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.
7 Minutes
February 12, 2024
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9D.
Authorization to execute a Letter of Intent with IDS Real Estate Group for recycled water delivery (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION
: Council Member/Director Judge moved to authorize the City/District Manager to execute a Letter of Intent 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 Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS
:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Litster reported she attended the Council On Aging 50 th 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 113
th 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 10 th 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 50 th Anniversary event, he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting, and the IHOP Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. 8 Minutes
February 12, 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he met with Detective King from the Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended President Reagan’s 113 th Birthday Celebration,
the IHOP Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, and he held a Town Hall meeting at the Simi Valley Town Center mall.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: 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 Waterworks District No. 8,
________________________________
Lucy Blanco CMC, 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 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
Simi Valley, California March 4, 2024
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
: Led by Anthony Angelini
ROLL CALL
: Present: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW
: None
1A. ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem 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 Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, 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
10 Minutes
March 4, 2024
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Selection of two City Council Members to conduct Community Projects Grant Review Committee Interviews (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to appoint Council Member Judge and Mayor Thomas to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective Community at-large member to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee. Council Member Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Claire Menges (CC)
Youth Council Member Claire Menges provided an informational report to the City Council 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. Anthony Angelini, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Director of Tourism and Government Affairs, Simi Valley, CA, invited the City Council Members to The Little House on the Prairie 50 Year Cast Reunion and Festival that will take place March 22 through 24 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Litster commented she is looking forward to the Little House on the Prairie event and thanked Anthony Angelini for speaking about it.
11 Minutes
March 4, 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes commented he is excited about The Little House on the Prairie event and he thanked Anthony Angelini for reminding the City Council that the event is coming up.
Council Member Cavanaugh thanked Anthony Angelini for his entertaining presentation about the upcoming Little House on the Prairie event.
Mayor Thomas commented about the energy and excitement surrounding The Little House on the Prairie event and that he is looking forward to it.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
:
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes pulled Consent Item 3 for discussion.
(1)
Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of January 8 and 29, 2024 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved minutes.
(2)
Approval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended January 31, 2024 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(3)
Approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2023 for submission to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and to California’s Department of Housing and Community Development (Perros) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(4)
Authorization for the City of Simi Valley to accept an estate gift as a named beneficiary of the Lynne C. Eigler Living Trust and for the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for distribution of trust funds to the City (Gabler) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
12 Minutes
March 4, 2024
(5) Approval of first contract amendment for purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles, Specification No. SV 23- 15, and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request in Fund 100 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to UAG Cerritos I, LLC.
(6) Adoption of a resolution approving Program Supplement No. A489 to implement Highway Safety Improvement Project No. HSIPL- 5405(100), CP 60000039 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024- 05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. A409 TO IMPLEMENT HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NO.
HSIPL-5405(100), CP6000039
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-05.
(7) Adoption of a resolution approving Program Supplement No. A447 to implement Active Transportation Program Project No. ATPLNI -5405(099), CP60000038 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024- 06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. A447 TO IMPLEMENT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROJECT NO.
ATPLNI-5405(099)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-06.
ACTION
: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2 and 4 through 7. Council Member Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 3. Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes seconded the motion.
13 Minutes
March 4, 2024
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Review and adoption of a 2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan (Swan) (CC)
ACTION
: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. I
nformation regarding the Simi Valley Police Department’s transition to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) (Shorts) (CC)
Police Chief Shorts and Police Records Manager Kristen Ostertag provided City Council with information regarding the Simi Valley Police Department’s transition to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
10. REPORTS
:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Litster reported she spoke at Madera Elementary School to the 5 th grade class about civics, she attended the First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner at the Elks Lodge, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence event, the Channel Counties Division League of California Cities event, and she spoke at the Simi Valley Baseball League Opening Day. She reported she participated in Read Across America at the Simi Valley Public Library, she attended the Youth Council Town Hall, the Ventura County Economic Forecast (CERF) presented by California Lutheran University, and she attended the Soroptimist Simi Valley Live Your Dream Award Dinner.
14 Minutes
March 4, 2024
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner at the Elks Lodge , the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence Dinner, and the Soroptimist Simi Valley Live Your Dream Award Dinner.
Council Member Judge reported he attended the Metrolink Customer Appreciation event at the Simi Valley Metrolink Station, the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) Board meeting, the First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner at the Elks Lodge, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence Dinner, and he expressed his apologies that he was not able to participate in Read Across America this year. He reported he attended the Youth Council Town Hall, the Soroptimist Simi Valley Live Your Dream Award Dinner, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting in Camarillo.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he attended the Metrolink Customer Appreciation event at the Simi Valley Metrolink Station, the First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner at the Elks Lodge , and he met with a representative from KB Homes and Lennar (Woodlands Development Project). He reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence Dinner, he participated in Read Across America at the Simi Valley Public Library, attended the Simi Valley Girls Softball Opening Day, and the Youth Council Town Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he attended the Ventura County Economic Forecast (CERF) presented by California Lutheran University, the Soroptimist Simi Valley Live Your Dream Award Dinner, and he toured the Simi Valley YMCA to receive an overview of their expansion plan.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended the First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner at the Elks Lodge , the Youth Council Town Hall, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Alliance meeting, the Soroptimist Simi Valley Live Your Dream Award Dinner, he spoke at the Charters of Freedom Monument Ground Breaking Ceremony, and he attended the Military Tribute Gala hosted by For the Troops.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. in memory of James Berton Ryan, to the meeting of March 18, 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,
________________________________
Lucy Blanco CMC, 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 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
Simi Valley, California March 18, 2024
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, 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 Employee Appointment (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Manager
(2) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
City Representative: Mayor Fred Thomas
Title: City Manager
(3) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Case Name: Southland Watch v. City of Simi Valley, et al.
Case No.: VCSC Case No. 56-2022-00573
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:31 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 March 18, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Scott Mosher
16 Minutes
March 18, 2024
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Rhodes and Mayor/Chair
Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair 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
: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County Broadband Strategic Project (CC)
Ventura County Project Lead Vivian Vasquez , Principal Bill Simmons, and Digital Equity Advocate Molika Oum of Broadband Consortium Pacific Coast provided the City Council with a presentation.
17 Minutes
March 18, 2024
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by YES Advisory Board member Gloria Bowman (CC)
YES Advisory Board member Gloria Bowman provided the City Council with an informational presentation.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Brian Neiens, Senior Account Manager for Waste Management, Simi Valley, CA, thanked City Council for the unanimous vote of confidence for the extension of the Franchise Agreement, and he commented that Waste Management was recognized by the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce as Simi Valley’s Business of the Year.
2. Scott Mosher, Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the COVI D-19 Community Recovery Grant funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Cavanaugh thanked Brian Neiens from Waste Management for being at the meeting, and for all they do for the City. She thanked Scott Mosher from the Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley for the great job they do.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
:
5A.
Consideration of a City -initiated Municipal Code Text Amendment (Z -S-2023- 0005), to amend portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code to establish development standards and modify design guidelines for Residential Accessory Structures; a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (CC)
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Ordinance No. 1355 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY FOR CITY-INITIATED MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT (Z -S- 2023-0005), TO AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND MODIFY DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; AND A
DETERMINATION THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
There being no public testimony Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:26 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1355 amending portions of Title 9 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) to establish development standards and authorize the Environmental Services Director to establish design guidelines for residential accessory structures; and a determination that the proposed amendments are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act. Council Member/Director Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Item 6 for discussion.
(1)
Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended February 29, 2024 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(2) Receive and file the Mobile Home Rent Mediation Board Annual Status Report for Calendar Year 2023 (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
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(3) Approval of a COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract between the City of Simi Valley and the Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark & Simi Valley (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2023- 24 Annual Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program, CDBG, CP60000019/CP60000032, Specification No.
SV 24-03 and authorize a Budget Transfer Request (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Awarded contract to American Asphalt, Inc.
(5) Award of professional services contracts for on- call civil engineering design services, RFQ No. PW 24-02 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Bengal Engineering, Inc., Huitt-Zollars, Inc., and CNS Engineers, Inc.
(6) Approval of second contract amendment to procure service and maintenance for traffic signal preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and non- emergency maintenance and approve a Supplement Budget Request in Fund 100 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved second amendment with Econolite Systems, Inc.
(7) Award of contract for the purchase and service of Vactor truck equipment (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Awarded contract to Haaker Equipment Company.
(8) Authorization to waive the bidding process pursuant to the SVMC, and award of contract to Hach for the purchase and service of instrumentation and equipment for the City of Simi Valley’s Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION
: Awarded contract to Hach Company.
(9) Award of contract for construction of the Waterline Replacement Project; Buckskin Avenue and Roan Street, CP76300059, Specification No. SV 24- 05 and authorize a Budget Transfer Request (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION
: Awarded contract to Gutierrez Pipeline, Inc.
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ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5 and 7 through 9. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
6. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
: None
9. NEW BUSINESS
: None
10. REPORTS
:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Litster reported she had a tour of the Simi Valley YMCA, she attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council and Policy Committee meeting, t he Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, and she attended the ribbon cutting 10 year anniversary for Elements Massage. She reported she attended the Council On Aging meeting, the Every 15 Minutes Program at Simi Valley High School, the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting, and she attended the Simi Valley Town Center Mall Easter Bunny event.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Executive Board meeting (EDC), she attended the Amphitheatre Feasibility Study meeting, the Rotary Student Exchange Program for Southern California, and the Royal High School JV Soccer Tournament.
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Council Member Judge reported he attended the SCAG Executive Committee meeting, the Council On Aging meeting, the Amphitheatre Feasibility Study meeting, the Simi Valley Police Foundation meeting, and stated that due to traffic he was not able to attend the Every 15 Minutes Program at Simi Valley High School. He reported he attended the Elks Lodge Award dinner and commented that Simi Valley citizen Bill Klepper was awarded the Outstanding Citizen Award.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he had a phone interview regarding the Amphitheatre Feasibility Study, he had a conference call with the CFO of Clean Power Alliance, and he attended a lunch meeting with the Superintendent of the Simi Valley Unified School District. He reported he attended the SCAG Regional Council meeting, the SCAG General meeting, and the Clean Power Alliance Board meeting.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Clean Power Alliance meeting via ZOOM, he prepared the State of the City video presentation, attended the Valley Industry Commerce Association (VICA) State Officeholders dinner event, and he had a meeting with Keegan Jackson from NASA regarding the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Lab. He stated he has meetings planned with Boeing and the Department of Energy as well and he will be setting up tours. Mayor Thomas commented he was not able to attend the Every 15 Minutes Program at Simi Valley High School due to conflicts. He reported he attended and spoke at the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy Spring Closing Session, and he had a follow-up meeting with citizens who attended his prior Town hall.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Litster shared concerns and asked for action regarding AT&T providing landlines. City Manager Gabler stated a letter would be drafted and sent to AT&T.
Mayor Thomas shared concerns regarding the Metropolitan Water District's increasing prices. City Manager Gabler stated staff would provide the City Council with an informative email.
ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m., to the meeting of April 15, 2024 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 CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary
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