MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California, February 10, 2025
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CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:01p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
( 1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Name of Case: Southland Watch v. City of Simi Valley, et al Case No.: VCSC 56-2022-00573170
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Brian Neiens
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Lit$ter, Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
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.
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1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee 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/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:·
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
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:
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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 Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Special Event Support Review Committee members (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Special Event Support Review Committee members Michael Tirpak, Laura Hurd, David Krotzer, and Stephanie Bunker with Certificates of Appreciation. (2) Presentation of an Honorary Resolution to the recipient of the Wayne Templeton Volunteer of the Year Award (CC)
Deputy Community Services Director Anna Medina read and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Dorothy Yanick with an Honorary Resolution.
(3) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Council On Aging Committee members (CC)
Deputy Community Services Director Anna Medina read and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Council On Aging members Marie Hale, Carol Martin, Jeanie Mortensen, and Janet Plant with Certificates of Appreciation. (4) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of February as Black History Month (CC)
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Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Police Chief Shorts and Officer Jay King with a Proclamation declaring February as Black History Month.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
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( 1) Appointment of Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern (Blanco) (CC/WWD/PFFA/LB/SA)
ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Rhodes moved to appoint Council Member Judge as Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern. Council Member/Directorrrrustee Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1.) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Tanvi liiu (CC) Youth Council Member Tanvi ljju 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. Kris Turner, Executive Director of the Family YMCA, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding the partnership of the California Strong Program and the YMCA. He stated the YMCA is open to the public during Power Safety Power Shut Off events in Simi Valley.
2. Mike Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a Bicycle Master Plan and asked the City Council to form a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
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3. Douglas Lipsky, Simi Valley, CA, People of Simi. Valley, spoke re.garding fire danger due to dry brush that needs to be cleared. ·
4. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commented about potholes on Royal Avenue that need repair, and about the selection of a candidate for the vacant City Council · seat.
5. Edgardo Rivas Fratti, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a lack of response from the Police Department regarding issues at his apartment complex.
6. James Greenfield (no address given) spoke about the need for more information on the City website for the public to contact staff, and in support of the City of Simi Valley ·conducting its own elections.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes thanked Kris Turner for everything the YMCA does for the community. He addressed Mike Shaw and indicated that the Bicycle Master Plan will address his concerns. He also let the public know that they may contact him with concerns they would like addressed one-on-one.
Council Member Litster thanked Kris Turner for his leadership in the YMCA. She asked the City Manager for a status on the Bicycle Master Plan and acknowledged Douglas Lipsky's concern regarding brush clearance, requesting specific locations.
She informed Mr. Lapper that the City Council will look at the area he suggested for road repair. She advised James Greenfield that she would look into access to information on the City website. She also spoke about the cost for the City to hold an election.
City Manager Samanta Argabrite reported on the Bicycle Master plan and stated that a consultant was hired and that workshops were held where. citizen feedback was received. A stakeholder Advisory Committee that focused on the technical aspects of the plan included the Simi Valley Police Department, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission.
Mayor Cavanaugh thanked Kris Turner for the great job the YMCA does. She addressed Mike Shaw about getting him involved in the Bicycle Master Plan. She informed Douglas Lipsky that the City Council will address the brush cleanup with the City Public Works Department. She informed Mr. Lapper that she will follow up with Public Works regarding road repair on Royal Avenue~ and thanked James Greenfield for his concerns, stating she will see what can be done.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider introduction of an ordinance amending Title 6 Chapter 3 (Rubbish Collection and Disposal} to incorporate changes regarding hauling of solid and organic waste (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
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Ordinance No. 1362 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING TITLE 6 CHAPTER 3 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SOLID WASTE STORAGE,
COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, TRANSFER, AND RESOURCE RECOVERY
Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:44 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. James Greenfield (no address given) spoke in opposition to an ordinance to incorporate changes regarding the hauling of solid and organic waste.
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:58 p.m.
ACTION:
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1362, modifying Chapter 6.03 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
Council Members/Directors/Trustees
T emNice-Chair/President Pro
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
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Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro
Tern Judge, and
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS. APPOINTMENTS. AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Award contractto Siemens Industry. Inc. for the acquisition of two (2) portable electric vehicle chargers through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 042221- SIE. CP75000014, FAIN: CA-2024-133-00 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Siemens Industry, Inc.
(2) Award contract for the purchase of four (4) Public Works fleet replacement vehicles. Specification No. SV 25-10 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Paradise Chevrolet.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
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8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. .- NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Receive and file the Samaritan Center's COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Annual Performance Report and consider request to rollover unspent year two grant funds to year three grant funding (Argabrite) (CC) ·
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ACTION: Council Member/Directorff rustee Litster moved to receive and file the Samaritan Center's COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant annual performance report for the second year of grant funding and approve the request to rollover unspent Year Two funds to Year Three funding. Council Member/Directorffrustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsff rustees
TemNice-Chair/President Pro
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
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Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro
Tern Judge, and
Consideration of distribution of FY2022-23 Budget Surplus Funds in accordance with the Fund Balance Policy (Argabrite) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice-Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved to approve the distribution of the surplus funds, and interest earned, from the Retirement Investment Fund (Fund 121) and Infrastructure Investment Fund (Fund 120) as outlined in the staff's report. Council Member/Directorff rustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSTAIN:
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Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
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Rhodes, Litster, Mayor· Pro
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10. REPORTS:
1 OA. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley - The Apathy Effect (human trafficking exhibit), Cork & Batter Roadhouse Grand Opening, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence, and attended and presented at the Youth Employment Services event at Royal High School. He attended the Mobile Library Van Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, met (via Microsoft Teams) with the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) finance staff to review redacted contracts, attended the CPA meeting, and gave a brief CPA slide presentation on Interim Rate Adjustment Considerations for energy delivery costs. Council Member Rhodes stated he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Joint Committee meeting, the Youth Employment Services event at Simi Valley High School, met with city staff to review Agenda items, and attended a Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony.
Council Member Litster reported she attended the El Capitan Fresh Mexican Grill 5th Anniversary Celebration, Soroptimist International of Simi Valley - The Apathy Effect (human trafficking exhibit), Cork & Batter Roadhouse Grand Opening, and was unable to attend the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence due to a scheduling conflict. She attended the East Coast Pizza Company 15th Anniversary Celebration, SCAG Regional Council and Policy Committee meeting (remote), met with YMCA staff to discuss their new building expansion phase, and the Council On Aging meeting. She commented that applications to be considered for the vacant District 1 City Council seat are due February 12.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported he attended the El Capitan Fresh Mexican Grill 5th Anniversary Celebration, the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley - The Apathy Effect (human trafficking exhibit), Cork & Batter Roadhouse Grand Opening, and the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence. He attended the East Coast Pizza Company 15th Anniversary Celebration,. the SCAG Regional Council and Policy Committee meeting, and the Ventura County Transportation Committee _(VCTC) meeting.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported she met with the new Ventura County Animal Services Director and Deputy Director, attended the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley - The Apathy Effect (human trafficking exhibit), the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence, and the Leadership 2025 meeting.
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City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Litster requested an informational report from Waste Management regarding waste from the recent fires.
Mayor Cavanaugh stated the City would contact Waste Management.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 8:33 MC,
p.m. in memory of Wolf Asher, Grace Hughes, Paul Jordan, Barbara Johnson, and Steve Laranjo to the meeting of February 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
Dee Dee Cavanaugh , Mayoofthe City o
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing
Authority , Simi Valley Public Financing
Authority, and President of the Simi Valley
Library Board of Trustees
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/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary