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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California January 13, 2025
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: Mayor Thomas
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:02p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One ( 1) Matter:
Tierra Rejada Landfill
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City_ Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on January 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Cavanaugh read a statement on behalf of the City Council of the City of Simi Valley regarding the wind event and fires in the area.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Chief Dan Horton
ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster,
Judge, and Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern
Cavanaugh
None
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
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 Financing Authority
SA - Successor Agency
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.
Minutes 2 January 13, 2025
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
1A: ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Rhodes moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
Council Member/Directorrrrustee Litster seconded the motion. (CC) ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Cavanaugh
None
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
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:
1C.
1D.
MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation to P.W. Gillibrand Cattle Company (CC)
Community Services Manager Kimberly Post read and Mayor Pro Tern Cavanaugh presented P. W. Gillibrand Cattle Company with a Certificate of Commen~ation. (2) Presentation of Employee of the Month to Krystal Ryan (CC) Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read and Mayor Pro Tern Cavanaugh presented Counter Services Technician Krystal Ryan with an Employee of the Month Certificate for the month of January 2025.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments of representation of City Council/Board Members on Boards.
Commissions, and Committees and consideration of recommended changes (Blanco) (CC/WWD/IDA/PFFA/LB)
Minutes 3 January 13, 2025
ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Judge moved that the Council authorize and the Mayor appoint City Council Member Litster to serve on the Association of Water Agencies Committee. Council Member/Directorrrrustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Cavanaugh
None
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
38. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
4A.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Scott Hansen, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the unsafe traffic conditions caused by the Public Safety Power Shut Offs, and about enforcing food vendor ordinances.
2. Nikki Lian, Body Brain Train, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the City Council and the Events Grant Committee for their support.
3. Mike Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, asked City Council what issues they will be addressing this year, and he spoke in support of a Bicycle Master Plan.
4. Donna Smith, President of Kiwanis Club Simi Valley, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about their plan with numerous Simi Valley nonprofits to assist those in need due to the recent wildfires.
5. Edgardo G. Rivas Frati, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns at his apartment complex.
6. Joe Piechowski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the recent Public Safety Power Shut Off and how they could be eliminated.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Minutes· 4 January 13, 2025
Council Member Judge clarified that food vendors were decriminalized by the State, not the City. He stated the City does enforce County Health ordinances, and suggested citizens call the non-emergency police phone number and they will check that permits are present. He announced the Elks Lodge is accepting donations (new items) for the fire victims.
Council Member Rhodes spoke about the laws pertaining to food vendor trucks, his support of a Bicycle Master Plan, support of Simi Valley non-profits, charity groups, and the City working together to coordinate donation efforts. Council Member Rhodes addressed the Public Safety Power Shut-Off and stated he will be reporting on a call he had with Edison and other elected officials.
Council Member Litster spoke regarding the safety concerns related to dark streets during the Public Safety Power Shut-Off. She commented on the bicycle _path going through to the beach and stated she would raise the issue at the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG). She spoke in support of -Simi Valley non-profits, charity groups, and the City, working together to coordinate donation efforts. Council Member Litster spoke about state action needed to address the Public Safety Power Shut-Off.
Mayor Pro Tern Cavanaugh spoke about the unsafe traffic conditions during the Public Safety Power Shut-Off, she recognized the good work done by the Body Brain Train, and in sup·port of a Bicycle Master Plan. She shared support of Simi Valley non-profits, charity groups, and the City, working together to coordinate donation efforts. She commented about the Counties and Cities working together to address the Public Safety Power Shut-Off.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS. APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Award contract to Cummins Inc. dba Cummins Sales and Service for the purchase of Cummins engine and generator parts. approve a Supplemental Budget Request to Local Transportation Fund (Fund 238) with an interfund transfer to the Transit Fund (Fund 750) for the first year of the contract. and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve any subsequent contract amendments and incorporate future budgeted funds to the contract amount (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Cummins Inc. and approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(2) Adoption of a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager for all responsibilities related to the operation of the City's 457(8) Deferred Compensation and 401(K) Plans {Gutierres) (CC)
Minutes
8. 9.
9A.
5 January 13, 2025
Resolution No. 2025-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FORMALIZING DELEGATION OF DUTIES RELATED TO THE CITY'S 457(8) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND 401-(K) PLAN
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-01.
(3) Adoption of a resolution authorizing• the execution of the Subordination Agreement - Regulatory Agreement with Harmony Simi Valley AR, LP. for the Harmony Terrace Apartments (Perras) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT - REGULATORY AGREEMENT ONLY WITH HARMONY SIMI VALLEY AR, LP. FOR THE HARMONY TERRACE
APARTMENTS
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-02.
ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3. Council Member/Directorrrrustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Cavanaugh
None
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Selection of recipients to receive 2025 Special Event Support Program Grants and authorize the City Manager to execute grant contracts with recipients (Argabrite) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Rhodes moved to adopt the recommendation of the Special Event Support Review Committee for 2025 Special Event Support Grants and authorize the City Manager to execute grant contracts for those grants with recipients. Council Member/Directorrrrustee Litster seconded the motion.
Minutes
10. 10A.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REPORTS:
6 January 13, 2025
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Cavanaugh
None
Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
None
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Rhodes reported he conducted interviews for Neighborhood Councils 3 and 4, attended a C-Level meeting with Gillibrand Industrial Sands, attended a Southern California Edison ZOOM call, and· had a telephone call with the CEO of the Southern California Association ·of Governments to discuss emergency response procedures.
Council Member Litster reported she attended the Ventura County College District Board meeting, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Menorah Lighting Ceremony, and conducted interviews for Neighborhood Councils 3 and 4. She attended a Simi Valley Veterans Foundation ZOOM meeting, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Development meeting, the Simi Valley Town Center Mall Marketing meeting, and attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting. Council Member Litster stated she attended the Inauguration of the Ventura County New Poet Laureate, the Southern California Edison ZOOM call, and the Council On Aging meeting. Council Member Litster spoke about the Public Safety Power Shut-Off and the effects they have on the Community.
Council Member Judge reported he attended and spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Menorah Lighting Ceremony, conducted interviews for Neighborhood Councils 1 and 2, attended a C-Level meeting with Gillibrand Industrial Sands, and attended the Ventura County Transportation Committee meeting. He spoke about the Public Safety Power Shut-Off and encouraged citizens to contact their State Representatives in Sacramento to express their frustration.
Mayor Pro Tern Cavanaugh reported she met with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin's District Director to discuss Public Safety Power Shut-Off concerns, conducted interviews for Neighborhood Councils 1 and 2, and attended the Southern California Edison ZOOM call. She commented on the Public Safety Power Shut-Off and encouraged citizens to contact their State Representatives in Sacramento to express their concerns.
Minutes 7 January 13, 2025
1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Litster requested reflective tape for city traffic lights and requested staff research the types of temporary stop signs Ventura County uses and associated costs. City Manager Argabrite shared the status of a grant application and upcoming projects.
Council Member Litster requested a look into zoning overlays for chickens. City Manager Argabrite stated staff would provide a report of current percentages.
Council Member Judge requested reflective dots in intersections . City Manager Argabrite stated staff would provide a memo to City Council.
Council Member Litster requested a report on increased usage of the Simi Valley Landfill due to the permanent closure of Chiquita Canyon Landfill. City Manager Argabrite stated staff has met with County of Ventura representatives , will speak with Waste Management , and will provide information to City Council.
Council Member Rhodes asked if the City of Simi Valley is in need of larger generators. City Manager Argabrite stated emergency management items will be on the next budget.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair /President Pro Tern Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. in memory of Former
President Jimmy Carter, the victims of the New Orleans tragedy, Donna Lee Baldwin, Tim Corlew, and Kenneth Witt, to the meeting of January 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation .
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Fred D. Thomas, Mayoroftheity of Simi
Valley, California, Chair of the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 8, Simi
Valley Industrial Development Authority,
Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing
Authority , and President of the Simi Valley
Library Board of Trustees
ucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/Authority /Agency Secretary/Board Secretary