MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California June 3, 2024
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Fred Bauermeister
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: City Manager Gabler noted Agenda Item 10(3) is being pulled and continued to the June 24, 2024 City Council Meeting. 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/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trus~~~~-1 ~it~~er, C~vanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/Presidenf ·j~ro )°em ·_Rhode.s, and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas · · · · ..
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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).
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
WNO - Waterworks District No. 8
IDA - Industrial Development Authority
PFFA- Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority PFA- Public Finar,ck,lg Authority ·
SA - Successor Age:ricy
LB - Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, WNO, 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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DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
June 3, 2024
(1) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to :butgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members (CC} · ·
Senior Management Analyst Cynthia McCullough read and Mayor Thomas presented outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members Ethan Bhat, Sam Cohen, David Hechter, Tony Hudacs, Jeanie Mortensen, David Mosso, and Spencer Ross with Certificates of Appreciation.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read and Mayor Thomas presented Tie Gutierrez and Unique Dowton of Diversity Collective with a Proclamation declaring the month of June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
(3) Presentation of 20 Year Service Award to G.ilbert- Rabago. Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator. DepartmenfofPt1l>ffe·worl<s (Fuchiwaki) (CC) Item was pulled and continued to the June 24, 2024 City· Council Meeting. . . .. (4) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth (CC) Police Chief Shorts read and Mayor Thomas presented Officer Tyler Williamson with a proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth.
(5) Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to outgoing Americans with Disabilities Act {ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee Member (Fuchiwaki) (CC) Deputy Public Works Director Ben Gonzalez read and Mayor Thomas presented outgoing Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee member Theresa Lewis with a Certificate of Appreciation. ' .~ • '.},~ ·.~.;•~ ... • I
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPEClAl'!tPRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee members (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ·
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint Ruth Lauro, Isabel Huerta, Rebecca Mccann, Mary Elaine Beaty, and Leanne Ford to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tem Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
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None
38. 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. Nikki Lian, Simi Valley, CA, Body Brain Train, thanked City Council and the City of Simi Valley for continued support of their program through the Community Projects Grant.
2. Debbie Jew (no address given) thanked City CouncU:.for their support of Body Brain Train and spoke about how their program has helped her.
3. Bob Stotz, Simi Valley, CA, thanked City Coun~il for their support of Body Brain Train and spoke about the difference it has made in his life.
4. Kris Turner, Simi Valley, CA, Branch Manager Simi Valley YMCA, thanked the City for their efforts on the Community Projects Grants and he spoke about the importance of their Safety Around Water Program.
5. Leon Roth (no address given), thanked City Council for their support of Body Brain Train.
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6. Bob Murdock, Simi Valley, CA, thanked City Council for their support of Body Brain Train.
7. Joseph LaPorte (no address given) Program Manager ARC Ventura County, thanked the Community Projects Grant Review Committee for recommending a grant for the Cochran Street location, and he announced they will be having an open house to celebrate their 70th anniversary.
8. Tracy Cannett, Simi Valley, CA, Still Waters Food Pantry Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, spoke about their need for a new freezer and tables and in support of the Community Project Grant.
9. Vazgen Pogosyan (no address given) spoke about his attempts with the City to get a unit. number for the Accessory Dwelling Unit on his property.
10. Nakita Hake, Simi Valley, CA, Marketing Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters Ventura County, thanked City Council for the Community Projects Grant and she spoke about what the program provides.
11. Rebecca Bogdanovic (no address given), PathPoint, spoke about the benefits of the PathPoint Program and in support of the Community Projects Grant.
12. Monet Brown, Simi Valley, CA, Big Brothers Big Sisters Ventura County, thanked City Council for the Community Projects Grant.
13. Kathryn Stiles (no address given), Adventist Health,._Simi Valley, spoke in support of the Community Project Grant and the plans to expand and improve the Nancy Reagan Breast Center. · ,.
The following submitted a speaker card but did not wi~h t~--~pe~k:
1. Tanya Stotz (no address given), in support of Community Projects Grant Funds for Body Brain Train.
2. Jenny Allen (no address given), in support of Community Projects Grant Funds for Body Brain Train.
3. Julie Williams (no address given) in support of Community Projects Grant Funds for Body Brain Train.
4. Fred Bauermeister (no address given) in support of Community Projects Grant Funds.
5. Larissa Giles (no address given) in support of Community ·Projects Grant Funds.
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5 June 3, 2024
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Litster thanked everyone who spok~. and she agreed with Joseph LaPorte's comments regarding being in a room . fill~d. with committed non-profit members that are making a difference, and she expressed that it is wonderful the City Council can benefit a variety of groups. She responded to Vazgen Pogosyan that she would call him to speak about his concern, and she thanked Kathryn Stiles for the information she provided about the Nancy Reagan Breast Center.
Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes thanked everyone who spoke, and expressed appreciation to those who spoke in support of their organizations by issuing thanks to the City Council for their support. He let Vazgen Pogosyan know that he is aware of his issue and did receive his message.
Council Member Cavanaugh thanked everyone for being at the meeting and expressed that all of the non-profits are worthy of the grant funds, commented she is looking forward to the ARC open house event, spoke about the growth of the Body Brain Train, and she commented that Simi Valley has ~ .great non-profit community.
Mayor Thomas thanked everyone for speaking tonighfafl~the expressed his thanks to each non-profit in the community and he spoke abou(the amount of work and assistance they provide. · · ·. · · ·
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to receive protests from Simi Valley lodging businesses regarding the renewal of the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District (SVTMD), consideration of adoption of a resolution to renew the SVTMD and second reading of Ordinance No. 1356 {Swan) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SIMI VALLEY TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT
Ordinance No. 1356 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL' OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADDING CHAPTER 3-7 {TOURISM MARKETING. DISTRICT) TO THE
SIMI VALLEY CITY CODE RENEWING THE SIMI VALLEY TOURISM MARKETING
DISTRICT
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Mayor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing ·~·ct20 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke: .
1. Anthony Angelini, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Mayor Thomas and Assistant City Manager, Linda Swan, for their work on the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District, and he spoke about the benefits it provides to the Community.
Mayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:25 p.m.
ACTION:
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved that the City Council receive protests from Simi Valley Lodging Businesses and determine if less than 50% of the lodging businesses protest the renewal of the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District (SVTMD) .. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-18 declaring the results .<?f .~: J)1:~jority prates~ proceeding and establishing the SVTMD; and adopf Ordinance· No. 1356 to effectuate renewal of the SVTMD and. to ·continue the levy of assessments. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
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CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHE.R THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Item 4 for discussion. (1) Approval of the Simi Valley Council On Aging Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
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(2) Approval of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and Operating Plan (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2024-25 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Fitzgerald Road (First Street to Erringer Road and Sycamore Drive to Appleton Road) CP60000018. Specification No. SV 24-24 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to All American Asphalt,,lnc.
(4) Approval of the first contract amendment for the Armed Forces Banner Program.
Specification No. SV 22-14. (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Wonderful Things, Inc.
(5) Award of contract for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1 Tree Maintenance Service, Contract D. Specification No. SV 24-13 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Ramirez Tree Service.
(6) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2023-24 Annual Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program, SB 1. CP60000023, Specification No. SV 24-09 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ·
ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprise~_,dr.t~;
(7) Approval of the renewal of annual agreements for.software maintenance and technology support (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved annual agreements.
(8) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the City of Simi Valley (Town Center Proiect) (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY (TOWN CENTER PROJECT), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-19.
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(9) Adoption of a resolution establishing the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations Limit (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-20.
(10) Adoption of a resolution adopting the 2024 update to the Program for Public Information Plan to be a part of the City of Simi Valley National Flood Insurance Program activities (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADOPTING THE 2024 UPDATE TO THE PROGRAM
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN TO BE A PART OF THE CITY'S
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-21.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved ·to approve Consen_t Calendar Items 1 through 3 and 5 through 10. Council· Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustee Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 4. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustee · Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/Presideri'(:·Pro Tern Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
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8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Award of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Proiects Grant Program Funds (Perras) (CC)
98. ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to Award $150,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 2024-25 to the agencies amended, funding the Samaritan Center's grant with unused American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds held in the General Fund and giving Southeast Ventura County YMCA a grant of $10,700. Council Member/Director/Trustee Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
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None
Review and approval of the FY 2024-25 Budget, approval of Five-year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29, approval of FY 2024-25 Transit Budget and Program of Proiects, and adoption of resolutions (Johnson) (CC/WWD/SA/LB)
Resolution No. 2024-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 49 UNITED STATES CODE CHAPTER 53 AND FOR ANY TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE AND
OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION ..
Resolution No. 2024-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-31 TO ELIMINATE THE
GENERAL UNIT-DESIGNATED JOB CLASSIFICATION AND RELATED SALARY
RANGE OF PRINTER, AND RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS TO THE
EXTENT THAT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
Resolution No. 2024-24, WWD-297, SA-13, PL-34 -A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE Minutes
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10 June 3, 2024
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY~ BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY APPROVING THE FY 2024-25
ANNUAL BUDGET AND THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2024-25 TO FY 2028-29
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes moved to approve the Simi Valley Transit FY 2024-25 Program of Projects to be forwarded to the Ventura County Transportation Commission; and to adopt Resolution No. 2024-22 authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit the filing of grant applications with the FTA; and to adopt Resolution No. 2024-24/WWD-297 /SA-13/PL-34 approving the FY 2024- 25 Annual Budget and the Five-Year Capital lmprovement'Program for FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29 incorporating the previously adopted budgets for the Cultural'Arts Center and Council On Aging. Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REPORTS:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Rhodes, and
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
None
None
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
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Council Member Litster reported she attended the Neighborhood Council #4 meeting, participated in Neighborhood Council #3 and #4 interv·iews, and she· attended the PTA/PTSA Council Honorary Service Awards Dinner, the Senior Center Community Games Closing Ceremonies, and the Wood Ranch Elementary School Open House.
Council Member Litster commented that the Simi Valley Community Orchestra performed at the Los Angeles National Cemetery for the 8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony of the Memorial Day event. She attended the Memorial Day Program at the Simi Valley Pioneer Cemetery, and the Sunrise Rotary Club Happy Face Music Festival.
She conducted interviews of the returning Youth Council members, attended a Special Closed Session where the new City Manager was selected, attended the Ace Hardware Grand Opening, and the For the Troops We Care Package event.
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Council Member Cavanaugh reported that she participated in the Sinaloa Middle School 5th grade Portfolio Day, she attended the Sunrise Rotary Club Happy Face Music Festival, a Special Closed Session where the new City Manager was selected, the Ace Hardware Grand Opening, and commented that Ventura County Animal Services had a free adoption day.
Council Member Judge reported he participated in the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee interviews, he attended the Senior Center Community Games Closing Ceremonies and recognized both the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and the Kiwanis Club for their efforts in coordinating the Community Games. He reported that he attended the Sunrise Rotary Club Happy Face Music Festival, the Memorial Day Program at Simi Valley Pioneer Cemetery, a Special Closed Session where the new City Manager was selected, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Administrative/Finance Committee meeting, and the For the Troops We Care Package event. Council Member Judge also attended the Affordable Housing Subcommittee meeting, the Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation Economic Forecast meeting, and two Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremonies.
Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes reported that he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting via ZOOM, he participated in Neighborhood Council #3 and #4 interviews, Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board interviews, and he attended the Sunrise Rotary Club Happy Face Music Festival. He attended the Memorial Day Program at Simi Valley Pion_eer.f~metery, th~ Elks Lodge event, met with Bernardo Perez of the Community · College District, and met with SEWA. Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes also attended a Special Closed Session where the new City Manager was selected, he toured three facilities for artists in Ventura for information that might be used by the Simi Valley Arts Commission, attended the Grand Opening for Ace Hardware, the For the Troops We Care Package event, and the Affordable Housing Subcommittee meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes commented he was unable to attend some events the weekend of May 31 -June 2 due to illness.
Mayor Thomas reported that he participated in the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee interviews, he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Alliance meeting, and he participated in the Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board interviews. He attended the Sunrise Rotary Club Happy Face Music Festival, the Memorial Day Program at Simi Valley Pioneer Cemetery, a Special Closed Session where the new City Manager was selected, the For t_he Troop~ We Care Package event, the Simi Valley Class of 2024 Leadership Graduation Ceremony, the Simi Valley Community Council President's Breakfast, and· ~fr-E~gle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony.
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12 June 3, 2024
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m. in memory of Collen Dawnson, George and Anne Bercow, and Jill Kramer, to the meeting of June 24, 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, Simi
Valley Public Financing Authority,
Successor Agency to the Simi Valley
Community Development Agency, and
President of the Simi Valley Library Board
of Trustees
ucy Blanco CMC, City Cle k/ Agency Secretary
/Board Secretary