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
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Simi Valley, California April 15, 2024
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: Council Member Judge
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
1. Justin Link, spoke regarding the Simi Valley Engineers Association’s difficult efforts to promote a productive and stable work environment for engineering classifications in the Public Works and Environmental Services Departments , citing that Simi Valley has the lowest compensation for engineering positions than five of the City’s largest neighboring agencies/cities making it difficult to attract new talented engineers and retain them. He stated that they are asking for salaries in the engineer’s classification, at a minimum be brought up to the 50 th percentile of the four largest agencies in Ventura County.
2. Rob Herr spoke regarding the significant loss of skilled personnel to other organizations due to better pay and compensation packages for less demanding roles. He encouraged Council that a more competitive stance be adopted in order to attract top talent and preserve knowledge and expertise.
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:39 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Labor Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
City’s Designated Representative: Samantha Argabrite, Assistant City Manager
Employee Organization: Simi Valley Engineer’s Association Minutes
April 15, 2024
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation 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. 56-2022-00573
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CL
OSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on April 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Karen Hoyle
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes and Mayor/Chair Thomas
R emote: None
Absent: Council Member/Director Judge
1. AG
ENDA REVIEW: None
1 A. 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) RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
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:
M
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
1 D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
2 Minutes
April 15, 2024
(1) Presentation of an honorary resolution to the 2024 City Volunteer of the Year (CC)
Acting Management Assistant Candace Gray read and Mayor T homas presented Peter Stong with an honorary resolution.
(2) Presentation of an honorary resolution to the 2024 Community Volunteer of the Year (CC)
Acting Management Assistant Candace Gray read and Mayor Thomas presented Marie Bennett with an honorary resolution.
(3) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of April 14 through April 20, 2024, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (CC)
Communications Manager Erin Cooper read and Mayor Thomas presented the proclamation declaring the week of April 14 through April 20, 2024, as Public Safety Telecommunicators week to Dispatcher Trainee Holden Mehr.
(4) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of April 2024 as Fair Housing Month (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Cynthia McCullough read the proclamation declaring April 2024 as Fair Housing Month.
(5) Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the observance of Arbor Day and declaring the week of April 15 through April 21, 2024, as Simi Valley Arbor Week (CC)
Associate Planner Zarui Chaparyan read and Mayor Thomas presented the proclamation recognizing the observance of Arbor Day and declaring the week of April 15 through April 21, 2024, as Simi Valley Arbor Week to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Representative Darrick Carlson.
(6) Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of A pril 7 through April 13, 2024, as Library Week (CC)
Deputy Community Services Director Anna Medina read and Mayor Thomas presented the proclamation declaring the week of April 7 through April 13, 2024, as Library Week to Assistant Library Director Stephanie Erbe and Mobile Library Coordinator Mia Lopez.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3 Minutes
April 15, 2024
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member /Director Cavanaugh moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, David Mosso, Sam Cohen, Tony Hudacs, David Hechter, Jeanie Mortensen, Ethan Bhat and Spencer Ross to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee with terms commencing upon appointment and concluding when the City Council awards the FY 2024-25 CPG funding. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
(2) Selection of one City Council member to serve on a selection committee with a continuing Arts Commissioner to interview and nominate prospective Simi Valley Arts Commissioners (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rhodes moved to select Council Member Litster to serve on a selection committee with a continuing Arts Commissioner to interview and nominate prospective Simi Valley Arts Commissioners for the upcoming vacancies. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
(3)
Selection of City Council members to interview and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council Executive Board members (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Cavanaugh moved to select Council Member Cavanaugh and Mayor Thomas to conduct interviews and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council Executive Board Members for Neighborhood Councils 1 and 2, and Council Member Litster and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes for Neighborhood Council 3 and 4. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Rhodes seconded the motion. 4 Minutes
April 15, 2024
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair/ Thomas NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
(4) Selection of City Council members to conduct Simi Valley Cultural Art Center Foundation Board interviews (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes moved to select Mayor Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes to interview and nominate five prospective Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board members with a term commencing July 1, 2024, with one term concluding on June 30, 2026, and four terms concluding on June 30, 2028.
Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
:
(1) Presentation by Interface Children & Family Services on the 211 Department and services (CC)
Executive Director Erik Sternad gave the City Council a presentation on Interface Children and Family Service’s 211 Department and services.
(2)
Presentation by Linda Narciso, Audit Partner with Vasquez & Company LLP, regarding the annual audits completed for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (CC)
Linda Narciso Audit Partner with Vasquez & Company, LLP gave the City Council a presentation regarding the annual audits completed for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
: None
5 Minutes
April 15, 2024
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Brad Washburn, Simi Valley, CA, spoke on a number of concerns he has observed along the Arroyo regarding the unhoused population under the bridges at Madera, 1st Street, and Los Angeles Ave. at 3rd Street. He volunteered his services to assist in a cleanup effort and asked City Council to walk the area.
2. Edgardo G. Rivas, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about an ongoing dispute he has with his apartment complex and the City.
3. Anthony Angelini, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Mayor Thomas and Assistant City Manager Linda Swan for their support and guidance during his transition to Tourism Director. He spoke in support of renewing a Tourism Marketing District, commented that it has the support of all six hotels, and he spoke about the success of The Little House on the Prairie event.
4. Kathi Van Etten, President, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Simi Valley, CA, thanked City Council for the Special Event Grant, spoke about the success of The Little House on the Prairie event and noted the City had visitors from six continents.
5. Katrina Maldonado, Autism Society of Ventura County, Newbury Park, CA, thanked City Council for the Fair Housing Month Proclamation, and she spoke about the needs of the community who has developmental disabilities.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes thanked Katrina Maldonado for speaking about the housing needs of the community who has developmental disabilities. He acknowledged the issue Mr. Washburn raised regarding the unhoused population along the Arroyo. He commented he has walked the Arroyo and informed that the City just completed the Point-in-Time count so the City knows the scope of the problem, he shared City Council is working on it. Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes thanked Anthony Angelini and Kathi Van Etten from the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce for speaking about the Little House on the Prairie event.
Council Member Litster thanked Kathi Van Etten from the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Little House on t he Prairie event and commented it was outstanding. She thanked Katrina Maldonado for speaking about the housing needs of the community who has developmental disabilities, and she thanked Mr. Washburn for his comments regarding the unhoused population along the Arroyo and acknowledged the odor he spoke of.
6 Minutes
April 15, 2024
Council Member Cavanaugh addressed Mr. Washburn and stated that the Arroyo Simi is managed by the Rancho Simi Park and Recreation District and the County with a joint effort that includes the City and the Simi Valley Police Department working together to clean the area. She addressed Katrina Maldonado and expressed it was good to hear from the Autism Society at the City Council meeting, and she stated her support for Mr. Angelini and the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee.
Mayor Thomas spoke about the issue raised by Mr. Washburn and expressed that Council’s initial efforts were to keep the problem from being permanent. Current efforts are to keep the area clean and discussions are ongoing. He commented that the Little House on the Prairie Festival was an amazing event and that he met people from a ll over the world that attended the festival. Mayor Thomas commented his support of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
:
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 6 for discussion.
(1)
Acceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Approval of Forfeited Assets Inter-Fund transfer request (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(3)
Approval of third contract amendment(s) for the repair/maintenance for collection/distribution systems, and purchase of water meters for the City of Sim Valley/Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Award contract to Innocenti Construction, Inc. and Neptune Technology Group, Inc.
7 Minutes
April 15, 2024
(4) Award of professional services contracts on-call pavement engineering and material testing services, RFQ No. PW 24-01 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Twining, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., and RMA Group.
(5) Award of professional services contracts on-call engineering survey services, RFQ No. PW 24-04 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Coast Surveying, Inc., Huitt-Zollars, Inc., and PSOMAS.
(6) Authorization to waive the informal competitive bidding process pursuant to the Simi Valley Municipal Code, authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Sunset Vans for the purchase of a mobile library vehicle and customization process, and authorize the appropriation of $127,500 provided by the Estate of Lynne C. Eigler, to fund vehicle acquisition (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Sunset Vans.
(7) Award of Contract for the construction of the Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Replacement Project, CP60000030, Specification No. SV 24-07 and authorize a budget transfer (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to FS Contractors, Inc.
(8) Approval of the first amendment to the contract between the City of Simi Valley and Falcon Fuels, Inc. to purchase unleaded and diesel fuel for City vehicles through the County of Ventura Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded 1st Amendment to Falcon Fuels, Inc.
(9) Adoption of a resolution approving Program Supplement No. A479 to implement Citywide Pavement Delineation Project No. CRASL-5405 (102) (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. A479 TO IMPLEMENT CITYWIDE PAVEMENT DELINEATION PROJECT NO. CRASL- 5405(102)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-07.
8 Minutes
April 15, 2024
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Rhodes 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, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION
: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar I tem
6. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS
:
8A.
Second reading of Ordinance No. 1355 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 (Perros) (CC)
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
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Rhodes moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1355 .
Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion:
9 Minutes
April 15, 2024
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
8B. Receipt of petitions from Simi Valley Lodging businesses requesting to renew a Tourism Marketing District, consideration of adoption of a resolution of intention to renew a Tourism Marketing District, and fixing the time and place for a public hearing to establish the formation of a new district (Swan) (CC)
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Rhodes moved to accept the signed petitions from Simi Valley lodging businesses and adopt Resolution No. 2024-08 declaring the City’s intent to renew the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District and fixing the time and place for a public hearing to consider the District’s reformation. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
9. NEW BUSINESS
:
9A.
Accept the sub- grant award from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and the County of Ventura Sheriff’s Department for the Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Prevention Grant, ratify the execution of the sub-grant agreement, approve the request to hire one (1) full -time, limited -term police officer, funded through reimbursement of salary, benefits, and ORT related overtime, authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all the necessary documents and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request for Funds 287 and 100 (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION
: Council Member/Director Litster moved to authorize the Police Department accept the sub- grant awards of $975,000 from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Prevention Grant Fund; ratify the execution of the sub- grant agreement; approve the request to hire one (1) full-time, limited -term police officer funded through the reimbursement of salary, benefits, and relate overtime; authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all the necessary documents; and approval of a supplemental budget request o f $975,000 for Funds 287 and 100. Council Member/Director Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
10 Minutes
April 15, 2024
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor/Chair Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member/Director Judge
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS
:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Litster reported she attended the State of the City presentation and she thanked Mayor Thomas and all s taff members that worked on it. She stated she attended the Little House on the Prairie 50
th Reunion Festival Grand Opening and
shared that the Simi Valley Community Orchestra performed at the event and they will be forming a 501(c)(3). Council Member Litster reported she attended the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony, the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, she spoke at the Women in Networking luncheon, and she attended the Arroyo Simi Greenway Ribbon Cutting. She stated she attended the grand opening of Dollar Rent a Car, the Simi Valley Elks Lodge Installation event, the Southern California Association of Governm ents (SCAG) Regional Council Energy and Environment Committee meeting. Council Member Litster reported she at tended the Congresswoman Brownley Check Presentation, she was a speaker on Housing and Homelessness Crisis at Sinaloa Middle School, and she attended the Pass In Review at Royal High School.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the State of the City and she thanked Mayor Thomas and Assistant City Manager Samantha Argabrite for their work on the presentation. She stated she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) meeting, she thanked the Rotary Club of Simi Valley for lighting the Cross at Mt. McCoy, she attended the EDC Executive Board meeting, and she attended and participated in the 4 day Rotary Youth Leadership Camp.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he attended the Adventist Health Simi Valley Farmers Market Grand Opening, he was interviewed by a CSUN Graduate student about works in the City, he attended the State of the City presentation, the League of California Cities Policy Committee meeting, and he attended the Little House on the Prairie 50
th Reunion Festival Grand Opening. He stated he participated in the PADS Program as an overnight monitor, he attended the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center performance of Parade, the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing -in Ceremony, the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, and he participated in the Mt. McCoy Cross Lighting. Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes stated he attended the Arroyo Simi Greenway 11 Minutes
April 15, 2024
Ribbon Cutting, the Simi Valley Elks Lodge Installation event, a meeting with the Planning Department and the management company for Runkle Canyon, and he attended the SCAG Community Economic and Human Development Committee meeting and noted he was elected Vice Chair of that committee. He attended the SCAG Regional Council meeting, the Clean Power Alliance meeting, the Simi Valley Rotary Club Paul Harris Award night and shared that City employee Executive Assistant Sue Klepper and City Manager Brian Gabler received awards. Lastly, he attended the 100
th Birthday Celebration for Simi Valley resident Mary Moffett.
Mayor Thomas reported he participated in the Community Project Grant Review Committee interviews, he attended and presented the State of the City, he attended the Little House on the Prairie – Behind the Scenes media event, and the Little House on the Prairie 50
th Reunion Festival. He stated he attended a tour of the Santa Susana Field Lab (SSFL) with the Department of Energy, he had a meeting with Boeing, he attended the Congresswoman Brownley Check Presentation, visited the Simi Valley Slice House Pizza on their opening day, and he attended the Boys and Girls Club of Moorpark and Simi Valley Dinner Gala.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m. in memory of Brett Taylor, Karen Zillman, Michael John Sorensen and Gail Gibson, to the special meeting of April 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.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
12 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 April 22, 2024
CALLED TO ORDER: 10:05 a.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 10:07 a.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 54957.6:
City Representative: Mayor Fred Thomas
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
: Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 4:38 p.m. to the regular meeting on April 22, 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
13 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 April 22, 2024
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 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 5:31 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION
:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Workers’ Compensation
Name of Case: Roy Walker v City of Simi Valley
Case No.: (#605438 and #605408; ADJ 15507770 and ADJ 15970647)
(2) Conference with Real Property Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property APN: 611-0-050-270
Agency Negotiator: Brian P. Gabler, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Manios Properties
Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator regarding price and terms
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: Senior Assistant City Attorney Gutierrez stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on April 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
: Led by Tanvi Ijju
14 Minutes
April 22, 2024
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:
(1)
Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 2024 as Earthquake Preparedness Month (CC)
Emergency Services Manager Eileen Conners read and Mayor Thomas presented the Disaster Services Workers with a proclamation declaring April 2024 as Earthquake Preparedness Month.
(2) Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 22, 2024 as Earth Day (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read the proclamation declaring April 22, 2024 as Earth Day.
(3) Presentation of Certificates of C ompletion to the Spring CERT graduating classes (CC)
15 Minutes
April 22, 2024
Emergency Services Manager Eileen Conners read and Mayor Thomas presented Certificates of Completion to the Spring CERT class: Jesica Aguirre, Lorenzo Aguirre, Dulce Alonso, Coral Anderson, Jorge Andrade, Rebekka Armstong, Rosa Ayala, Hector Arechiga, Catherine Balderas, Keith Bauer, Cynthia Bazan, German Bazan, Nathan Blain, Joe Bowman, Martin Campos, Jadyn Carnicella, Carina Cordova, Rafaela Cruz, Brenda Depaz, Melissa Diaz -Strahan, Jack Donofrio, Dahlia Duarte, Gina Duarte, Itzel Franco Olvera, Richard Galitz, Fernando Garcia Osorio, Alejandra Garza, Timothy Gaydos, Richard Giehm, Dulce Gonzalez, Gabriela Gonzalez, Lunda Gould, Joe Graeve, John Gusan, Gabby Guzman, Joseph Henry, Loretta Henry, Michael Hollander, Maria Hurtado, Oscar Hurtado, Kenneth Kristiansen, Jeff Landau, Annabel Lopez, Edgar Lucio, Alma Mendez, Michael Morisette, Christoph er Parker, David Pastrana, Enrique Quezada, Yessenia Ramirez Mendez, Jesse Ramos, Arthur Reid, Richard Salerno, Santosh Singh, Om Singh, Dustin Smith, Marta Vernal, Maria Vicente, and Brook Zailo.
(4)
Presentation of a proclamation proclaiming May 2, 2024, as Day of Prayer in the City of Simi Valley (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read and Mayor Thomas presented Cornerstone C hurch Student Ministries Director Thomas Scherer the proclamation proclaiming May 2, 2024, as Day of Prayer.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESEN TATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS :
3A. APPOINTMENTS
:
(1) Selection of two City Council members to conduct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee interviews (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Cavanaugh moved that the Council authorize and the Mayor appoint City Council Member Judge and Mayor Thomas to interview and nominate prospective ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee members . Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL
:
AYES: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16 Minutes
April 22, 2024
(2) Selection of one City Council member to serve on the interview and nomination panel for returning Youth Council members (Swan) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes moved to select Council Member Litster to serve on the interview and nomination panel for prospective returning Youth Council members to fill up to nine positions on the Youth Council. 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 Tanvi Ijju (CC)
Youth Council Member Tanvi Ijju provided an informational report to City Council on behalf of the Youth Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
:
5A.
A public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Allocations and the Draft FY 2024-25 Action Plan (Perros) (CC)
There being no public testimony Mayor Thomas opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:10 p.m.
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes moved to adopt the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee’s funding recommendation and make the final determination of projects and programs to be funded in FY 2024-25 and authorize the submission of the FY 2024- 25 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Council Member Judge seconded the motion. 17 Minutes
April 22, 2024
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes, and Mayor Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5B. A public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment Pre- screening review of GPPS -2024-0001 (Allied Realty Partners, LLC), a request to change the General Plan land use designations from Moderate Density Residential to Industrial for three residential zoned parcels north of Smith Road and east of Kuehner Drive (Perros) (CC)
Mayor Thomas opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:22 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke in opposition to the project:
1. Brian Dougherty, Simi Valley, CA
The following applicant speakers spoke and responded to questions:
1. Melvin Guieb, Allied Studios, Simi Valley, CA
2. Kevin W. Kilmer, Allied Studios, Simi Valley, CA
3. Brian Gordan, Allied Studios, Simi Valley, CA
Mayor Thomas closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:38 p.m.
ACTION
: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to authorize GPPS -2024-0001 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment. 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
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
18 Minutes
April 22, 2024
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended March 31, 2024 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Consideration of a contract with Innovative Claim Solutions for Workers’ Compensation Third-Party Claims Administration and associated position change and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documentation (Gutierres) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved agreement with Innovative Claim Solutions.
(3) Adoption of a resolution implementing a schedule of sanitation service rates and fees, as authorized and approved by Ordinance No. 1300 and authorizing the County of Ventura to collect residential sanitation service rates on the tax roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024- 09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY IMPLEMENTING A SCHEDULE OF SANITATION
RATES AND FEES AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO
COLLECT RESIDENTIAL SANITATION SERVICE RATES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ACTION
: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09.
ACTION
: Council Member Cavanaugh moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3. 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
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS
: None
10. REPORTS
:
19 Minutes
April 22, 2024
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Litster commented about the public hearing and informed the public that it is a prescreening and there will be a lot more conversation on the issue. She thanked City Manager Brian Gabler for taking time to meet with her. She reported she attended the Youth Job Fair, she spoke at a Women’s Conference, and she attended a musical at Royal High School and commented that three students have been nominated for Jerry Herman Awards. Council Member Litster stated she attended and participated in the Simi Valley Rotary Club Johnna’s Tea Party, and she congratulated the Royal High School Girl’s Lacrosse Team on being honored for the highest GPA average in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she attended the Royal High School 7th Annual Car Show.
Council Member Judge stated he had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he attended the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento from April 17 to 19, and commented he met with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Senator Henry Stern, and City Lobbyist, Joe A.
Gonsalves & Son. He stated he attended and participated in the Simi Valley Rotary Club’s Johnna’s Tea Party.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Developme nt Committee meeting and the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee meeting.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. in memory of Jacob Fuerte and Donald Anthony Sabino to the meeting of May 6, 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
20 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 May 6, 2024
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
: Led by Ian Nelson
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: 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 Judge 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:
21 Minutes
May 6, 2024
(1) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of May 2024 as Older Americans Month (CC)
Acting Management Assistant Candace Gray read and Mayor Thomas presented the proclamation declaring the month of Ma y 2024 as Older Americans Month to Pete Stong.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 15, 2024, as Peace Officers Memorial Day (CC)
Police Chief Shorts read and Mayor Thomas presented Assistant Police Chief John Adamczyk the proclamation declaring May 15, 2024 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
(3) Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to Team 986A Lancers Grace High School, Design Award - VEX Robotics California State Championships and Design Award - 2024 VEX Robotics World Championships (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read and Mayor Thomas presented Certificates of Commendation to Team 986A Lancers, Grace High School members Ian Nelson, Nickolas Villa, Jacob Patton, Gavin Willis, Cecily Nelson, Jake Mittel, Sandra Marin and Lawrence Stemke.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS :
None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of February 12, 2024, March 4, and 18, 2024 (Blanco) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
22 Minutes
May 6, 2024
(2) Authorize the Simi Valley Police Department to purchase one prisoner transport vehicle from Braun Northwest Inc. through the HGACBUY Cooperative Agreement, authorize the City Manager to execute related purchasing documents, and authorize a Supplemental Budget Request in Fund 287 for a cost increase (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Braun Northwest, Inc.
(3) Approval of the first contract amendment for pumping equipment repairs, Specification No. SV 22-21 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Vaughan’s Industrial Repair Co, Inc.
(4) Award of fourth contract amendment for HVAC maintenance and repair services for all City buildings, including the Police facility, Specification No. SV 19-18 and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Approved 4th amendment to ACCO Engineered Systems.
(5) Adoption of a resolution approving the Project List and Expenditure Plan for the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds (Senate Bill 1) for FY 2024-25, Cycle 8 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024- 10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING THE FY 2024 -25 BUDGET TO
INCORPORATE A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) FOR FY 2024-25, CYCLE 8: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-10.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5. 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
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
8A. A public meeting to receive comments regarding the renewal of the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District and introduction of an ordinance (Swan) (CC)
23 Minutes
May 6, 2024
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
Public Statements: None
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Rhodes moved to receive public testimony regarding the renewal of the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District and introduce Ordinance No. 1356 to effectuate renewal of the District. 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
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Consideration of an Unmanned Aerial System Program, adoption of a resolution approving a Simi Valley Police Department policy statement regarding the use of surveillance technologies and an operational policy/manual for the department, and approve the purchase of unmanned aerial devices as required by AB 481 and City of Simi Valley Ordinance No. 1342 (Shorts) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-11 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF SIMI VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT (SVPD) POLICY 351, UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS)
OPERATIONS AND THE CREATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) PROGRAM
ACTION: Council Member /Director Judge moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024- 11 approving a Simi Valley Police Department policy s tatement regarding the use of surveillance technologies and an operational policy/manual regulating an Unmanned Aerial System Program for Police Department, and approve the purchase of UAS devices as required by AB 481 and City of Simi Valley Ordinance No. 1342. 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
24 Minutes
May 6, 2024
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Litster reported she attended the Simi Town Center Merchant meeting, a ribbon cutting for GigabitNow Simi Valley, the Rancho Simi Arbor Day event, and she visited Arroyo Park for Rancho Simi Earth Day. She stated she attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, the Simi Valley Education Foundation Lew Roth Awards, and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference in Palm Desert. She thanked those who participated in the National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2024.
Council Member Cavanaugh stated she was out of town for some of this period, and she reported she attended the 50 Women in Business Award event sponsored by the Pacific Coast Business Times.
Council Member Judge reported he attended the SCAG Regional Conference in Palm Desert, and he attended and participated in the Simi Valley Street Fair.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he had a ZOOM call with the CFO of the Clean Power Alliance to review contracts, he attended the SCAG Regional Conference in Palm Desert, the Clean Power Alliance meeting, and the 9 th Annual Sergeant Ron
Helus Ride for the Blue. He stated he attended the 37th Annual Brownilympics event at Royal High School, and attended the Simi Valley Street Fair.
Mayor Thomas reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Alliance meeting, and the SCAG Regional Conference in Palm Desert.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Judge requested the City light the Civic Center sign blue in Honor of Police Officer Memorial week.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes requested an update on how the City is using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
25 Minutes
May 6, 2024
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. in memory of Alfredo Flores and Nicholas James Militello , to the meeting of May 20, 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
26 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 May 20, 2024
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:31 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 5:32 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 54957.6:
City Representative: Mayor Thomas
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 May 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. and stated City Council would resume Closed Session after the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Abhishek Jaganathan
ROLL CALL
: Present: Council Members/Directors Litster, Cavanaugh, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Rhodes and Mayor/Chair
Thomas
Remote: None
Absent: None
27 Minutes
May 20, 2024
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Gabler noted supplemental material for Agenda Item 9A.
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 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 a Proclamation declaring the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as Public Works Week (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read the proclamation declaring the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024 as Public Works Week.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of 2024 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (CC)
Assistant Police Chief John Adamczyk read and May or Thomas presented Officer Evan Schall with the proclamation declaring the month of May 2024 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
28 Minutes
May 20, 2024
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Abhishek Jagannathan (CC)
Youth Council Member Abhishek Jagannathan 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. Doug Felbinger, Simi Valley, CA, owner of the Industrial Park at 709 - 775 Cochran Street, spoke about his concerns regarding a new project proposed next door to him and his desire for a picture of the plans.
4A.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes commented that Doug Felbinger’s concerns were extremely well articulated and he would be asking questions about the matter.
Council Member Litster asked if it would be appropriate for the City Attorney to address the concern raised by Doug Felbinger.
City Attorney Al For d said he will look into the matter raised by Doug Felbinger. He commented that although records may be Public Records that not every record is disclosable.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for the month ended April 30, 2024 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
29 Minutes
May 20, 2024
(2) Review the 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report approving the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy for the Police Department (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(3)
Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 24 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports for the third quarter activities (Perros) (CC)
ACTION
: Approved request.
(4)
Authorization to accept the donation of a 2018 Dodge Ram 4500 Utility Body Truck, valued at $38,000, from the Ventura County Fire Protection District (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(5)
Receive and file update on the COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program Performance Reports for the 2023 calendar year activities (Swan) (CC)
ACTION
: Received and filed.
(6)
Authorization to waive the bidding process pursuant to the Simi Valley Municipal Code, and award of contract to IDEXX Distribution, Inc. for the purchase of water and wastewater microbiology analysis supplies for the City of Simi Valley’s Water Quality Control Laboratory at the Water Quality Control Plant (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to IDEXX Distribution, Inc.
(7)
Adoption of resolutions calling and giving notice of holding a General Municipal Election and contracting with the County Elections Official to render services and supplies, and confirming of regulations pertaining to materials submitted to the electorate (Blanco) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024- 12- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO CONSOLIDATE THIS ELECTION OF SAID CITY TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION T O BE HELD ON SAID DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
30 Minutes
May 20, 2024
Resolution No. 2024- 13- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
VENTURA COUNTY TO PERMIT THE COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL TO
RENDER SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DAY OF THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION
ACTION: Adopted Resolution Nos. 2024-12 & 2024-13.
(8) Adoption of a resolution establishing a Water Service Standby Charge for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
Resolution No. WWD-296- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 ESTABLISHING A WATER SERVICE STANDBY CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. WWD-296.
(9) Adoption of resolutions initiating the FY 2024-25 assessment process for Landscape District No. 1 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024- 14- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, EVIDENCING THE COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2024 -25 FISCAL YEAR ON THOSE LOTS WITHIN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1,
DESCRIBING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, AND ORDERING THE
ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT
Resolution No. 2024- 15
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1
Resolution No. 2024- 16
- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, DECLARING ITS INTENTION, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS ON THOSE LOTS OR PARCELS WITHIN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1 DESCRIBING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
THEIR LOCATION, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR AND GIVING
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE QUESTION
OF THE LEVY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ACTION: Adopted Resolution Nos. 2024-14, 2024-15 & 2024-16. 31 Minutes
May 20, 2024
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice- Chair Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9. 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 amending the bylaws governing the Simi Valley Youth Council (Swan) (CC)
Resolution No. 2024-17
– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SIMI VALLEY YOUTH
COUNCIL BYLAWS
ACTION
: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No. 2024- 17 amending the bylaws governing the Simi Valley Youth Council. 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
10. REPORTS
:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports :
Council Member Litster reported she chaired the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, she attended the State of Our Schools presentation, the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting, and she attended a ZOOM meeting with Council Member Kevin McNamee of Thousand Oaks, USC and CLU, regarding space for educational programs where youth can receive tutoring in new developments . She reported she attended the Grand Reopening of Sub Zero Ice Cream, the Simi Valley 32 Minutes
May 20, 2024
Cultural Arts Center Foundation Spotlight Awards, the Council On Aging meeting, the Moorpark State of the City, and the Slice House Simi Valley Grand Opening. Council Member Litster stated she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award Presentation, participated in Simi Valley Arts Commission interviews, and she commented on the success of the Simi Valley Council On Aging Wellness Expo. She reported she attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic D evelopment Committee meeting via ZOOM, the VCOG Administrative Committee meeting, met with City Manager Gabler, attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award for the month of June, and met with a constituent. Council Member Litster commented about the Simi Valley Chalk Fest on display at City Hall, she attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor event, she commented that the Simi Valley Arts Alliance has joined with Simi Valley Music Foundation, and she attended the Fiber City Literacy Lab Grand Opening located in the Simi Valley Library.
Council Member Cavanaugh reported she participated in conducting Neighborhood Council 1 & 2 interviews, attended a Simi Valley Rotary Club Charity Softball Tournament held at Rancho Santa Susana Park, and attended and gave a report on the Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) Commission meeting. She reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative meeting, and the Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) Citizens Academy.
Council Membe r Judge reported he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting in Camarillo, the Council On Aging meeting, the Slice House Simi Valley Grand Opening, he commented that the Simi Valley Elks Lodge donated $20,000 to the Elks Major C harity fund and over $4 million was donated across the State of California. He reported he attended the Soaring Spirits Gala at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes reported he attended the Simi Valley Arts Commission meeting, the Soaring Spirits Gala at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and he attended the Fiber City Literacy Lab Grand Opening located in the Simi Valley Library.
Mayor Thomas reported he participated in conducting Neighborhood Council 1 & 2 interviews, he attended the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Spotlight Awards, the Slice House Simi Valley Grand Opening, and a Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce C-Level Visit with Liberty RX Pharmacy. He reported he attended the SVPD Citizens Academy Graduation, the Soaring Spirits Gala, and an Eagle Scout Court of Honor event.
10B.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
33 Minutes
May 20, 2024
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m., to the continued Closed Session meeting. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
b. CLOSED SESSION
: Continued from May 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to the meeting of June 3, 2024. 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
34