MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Simi Valley, California May 191 2025
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation (CC) .Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9{d){2):
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Number of Matters: One (1)
Conference with Labor Negotiator - Labor Negotiations (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9{d){1):
City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721
City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Managers Association City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Officers Association City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Engineers Association City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Unrepresented Employees: Accounting Projects Analyst, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Administrative 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
'NWD - Wateiworks District No. 8
!DA- 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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Officer, Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Community Services Manager, Assistant Planner, Assistant Public Works Director, Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant Waterworks Services Manager, Associate Planner, Budget & Administrative Officer, Budget Officer, Chief of Police, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Compliance Manager, Code Compliance Officer, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Communications Manager, Communications Systems Coordinator, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Director, Community Services Manager, Counter Services Technician I, Counter Services Technician 11, Crime Analysis and Prevention Manager, Crime Analyst, Cultural Arts Center Technical Coordinator, Customer Services Manager, Customer Services Supervisor, Deputy Administrative Services Director (Budget & Purchasing), Deputy Administrative Services Director (Fiscal Services), Deputy Administrative Services Director (Information Services), Deputy City Attorney, Deputy City Clerk, Deputy City Manager, Deputy Community Services Director, Deputy Director/Economic Development, Deputy Director/Housing & Special Projects, Deputy Director/Police Administration & Communication, Deputy Environmental Services Director, Deputy Environmental Services Director (Building Official), Deputy Environmental Services Director (City Planner), Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Public Works Director (Administration), Deputy Public Works Director (Environmental Compliance}, Deputy Public Works Director (Maintenance Services}, Deputy Public Works Director (Sanitation Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Transit}, Deputy Public Works Director (Waterworks Services}, Digital & Print Media Coordinator, Emergency Services Coordinator, Emergency Services Manager, Enterprise Systems Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator, Environmental Services Director, Executive Assistant, Fiscal Services Supervisor, Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator, Home Rehabilitation Coordinator, Human Resources Analyst, Information Services Analyst I, Information Services Analyst II, Investigative Assistant, Laboratory Chemist, Laboratory Supervisor, Landscape Architect, Legal Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Management Analyst, Management Assistant, Payroll Coordinator, Permit Services Coordinator, Permit Services Supervisor, Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Operations Manager, Plant Operations Supervisor, Plant Support Systems Manager, Plant Support Systems Manager, Police Communications & Records Manager, Police Maintenance Supervisor, Police Records Manager, Police Records Supervisor, Police Services Supervisor, Principal Information Services Analyst, Principal Planner/Zoning Administrator, Public Works Director, Risk Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Administrative Officer, Senior Assistant City Attorney, Senior Code Compliance Officer, Senior Crime Analyst, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Information Services Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Staff Accountant, Supervising Building Inspector, Supervising Public Works Inspector, Transit Finance Manager, Transit Operations Manager, Transit Supervisor, Treasury Officer, Utility Services Specialist, Wastewater Collection Minutes 3 May 19, 2025
System Supervisor, Water Distribution Supervisor, Water Field Services Supervisor, Water Operations Supervisor, Workers' Compensation Adjuster I, Workers' Compensation Adjuster 11, Workers' Compensation Manager, Workers' Compensation Supervisor
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 S,ession meeting held on May 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Bobby Calderon
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted Item 3C(1) will be moved ahead of Item 38( 1) and supplemental material was provided for Item 9A. Council Member Lister requested Item 9A be moved ahead of Item 7.
1A. ACTION: Council Member Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion. (CC)
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor 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:
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 Proclamation declaring the week of May 18 through May 24. 2025, as Public Works Week (CC)
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Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Assistant Public Works Director Al Sexton and Deputy Public Works Director Ben Gonzalez with a Proclamation declaring the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as Public Works Week.
(2) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Cynthia McCullough read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members Al Brown, Bobby Calderon, Laura Hurd, Gerald Placeres, Revathi Pudhota, Theresa Ramirez, and Aman Sreejith with Certificates of Appreciation.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
3C.
(1) Selection of up to two City Council Members to participate in the Ventura County Film Commission Roundtable (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to select Mayor Cavanaugh and Council Member Ayala to participate in the Ventura County Film Commission Roundtable.
Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
None
None
None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member James LeQuang (CC) Youth Council Member James LeQuang provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
38. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and WM regarding fire debris and the Simi Valley Landfill
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Col. Eric R. Swenson U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Nicole Stetson Sr. District Landfill Manager, Waste Management, presented the City Council with a presentation regarding fire debris and the Simi Valley Landfill.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS.
APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Maiya (no address given) spoke regarding public safety and off-leash dogs in public spaces.
2. Mike Houser, Camarillo, CA, Co-Chair of New West Symphony Summerfest Annual Dinner Concert, shared about the event that will be held on June 29.
3. Mike Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, asked the City Council to consider having a quarterly meeting with the Neighborhood Councils, and a town hall meeting twice a year.
4. Pat Lewis, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley Library Foundation, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds for improvements to the Simi Valley Library.
5. Nancy Mason (no address given), Vice President, Board of Directors, Samaritan Center, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds for a backup generator.
6. Jennifer Frank, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds to renovate the Simi Valley Library Teen Center.
7. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding his concerns with the waste being brought to the Simi Valley Landfill from the Los Angeles fires, and requested independent air monitoring.
8. Karey Muller (no address given), Simi Valley Library Foundation, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds to renovate the Simi Valley Library Teen Center.
9. Howard Pechter (no address given), Board of Directors, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, announced the upcoming State of the City presentation, and shared that the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce is a co-sponsor.
10.Jan Glasband, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley Cultural Association, asked Council to reconsider Community Projects Grant funds for the Simi Valley Cultural Association.
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6 May 19, 2025
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment Pre-screening review of GPPS-2025-0001 (SteelWave, LLC), a request to change the General Plan Land Use designation for portions of the Mall District within the Simi Valley Town Center Specific Plan from General Commercial to High Density and Very High Density Residential to make the district a horizontal mixed-use site for a site located at 1555 Simi Town Center Way (Perros) (CC)
Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:30 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Gregg Hall, Managing Director SteelWave, presented the project.
2. Mike Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, commented in support of the project.
3. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project but voiced his concerns about the density and how many units could be built.
4. Jeff DiJulius (no address given), Simi Valley Town Center, spoke in support of the project.
5. Ryan Prem (no address given) spoke in support of a mixed-use plan but voiced concerns about the percentage of retail space.
6. Ian Schantz, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project.
7. Todd Huber, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project and voiced a concern about the 2 museums located at the mall.
8. Bob Cottle, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project.
9. Jeff Pedersen, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project.
10.Scott Hansen, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project.
11. Robert Ortiz, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project.
The following submitted a speak card in support of, or opposition to the proiect but did not wish to speak:
1. Alice Redondo, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
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2. Chris Redondo, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
3. Alpha Alemany (no address given), support
4. Angie Kirk, Simi Valley, CA, Quilty Pleasures, support
5. Mary Ann Lewis, Simi Valley, CA, support
6. Joy Alvarez (no address given), Gotta Dance, support
7. Ben Alvarez (no address given), Gotta Dance, support
8. W. Wright, Simi Valley, CA, VFW, support
9. Kelly Evens (no address given), support
10. Glen Becerra (no address given) support
11.Ann Alise Lopez, Simi Valley, CA, Ajna Urban Yoga, support
12. Nathan Hemmons (no address given), LA Family Fitness, support
13. Courtney Leibowitz. (no address given), support
14. Jennifer Huber (no address given), support
15. Anonymous (no address given) support
16. Jasmine (no address given) support
17. Cindy Roe (no address given), Simi Town Center, support
18. Eden Holt (no address given), Simi Valley Town Center, support
19. Josephine Sotomayor (no address given), support
20. Linda Haro, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Town Center, support May 19, 2025
21. Rose Margolis (no address given), Simi Valley Town Center, support
22. Sonia Sotomayor (no address given), support
23. Susan Eyebrow Threading (no address given), support
24. Brent Ramirez (no address given), Born To Perform Studio, support
25. John Southwick (no address given), opposed
26. Seven (no address given), comment only
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:48 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tern Judge moved to authorize GPPS-2025-0001 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment, a request to change the General Plan Designation for portions of the Mall District within the Simi Valley Town Center Specific Plan from General Commercial to High Density and Very High Density; direct the applicant to address specific City Council requests and comments raised by the City Council at the Public Hearing; Authorize GPPS-2025-0001 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment, a request to change the General Plan Designation for portions of the Mall District within the Simi Valley Town Center Specific Plan from General Commercial to High Density and Very High Density, as presented.
Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Council Member Litster
None
None
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6. 8 May 19, 2025
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Traci Connett (no address given), Shepherd of the Valley, thanked the City Council for their support and spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds that will assist with food insecurity.
2. Natalie Helton (no address given), Many Mansions, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds that will assist with the purchase of new heating and air conditioning systems.
3. Cindy Slack, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley Library Foundation, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds to renovate the Simi Valley Library Teen Center.
4. Nikki Lian and Gabby Sifuentes (no address given), Body Brain Train, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds and thanked the City Council.
5. Gina Truncale (no address given), Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation, asked Council if there was other funding to assist with the Hispanic Heritage Festival since they would not be receiving the Community Projects Grant.
6. Melissa Bumstead (no address given), Parents Against Santa Susana Field Lab, spoke in support of an independent air monitoring system.
7. Greg Litster, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the sewer fee increase.
The following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:
1. Steven Cosgrove (no address given), Simi Valley Cultural Association The following submitted speaker cards but were not present when called:
1. Dawn Cosgrove (no address given)
2. Mariam Siddia (no address given)
3. Sandra Fernandez-Achenbach, Simi Valley, CA
4. Seven (no address given)
5. Sarah Sauer (no address given)
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9 May 19, 2025
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Judge addressed concerns about the waste from the fires that is going into the Simi Valley Landfill and stated he was put at ease about the toxicity. He commented that the fire event is an emergency of epic proportions and shared the need for surrounding communities to come together to help people.
Council Member Litster commended the non-profits and organizations at the meeting for all they do and stated they are all deserving of receiving grant funds. She recognized Melissa Bumstead for her comments about an independent air monitoring system.
Council Member Rhodes thanked everyone who came and spoke on behalf of the non-profits, and stated he felt a comment made by Mr. Litster was inappropriate.
Council Member Ayala stated he will vote the way he thinks is best for the City and what he thinks the people want.
Mayor Cavanaugh thanked everyone for attending the meeting and commented that the representatives of the non-profits and organizations present are what help make this Community great.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Award of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Projects Grant Program Funds (Perras) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to award $150,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 2025-26 to the agencies as recommended by the Community Projects Grant Review Committee and authorize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards. Mayor Pro Tern seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
None
None
None
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7. 10 May 19, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Litster pulled Items 4 and 7 for discussion. (1) Review the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report approving the Military Equipment Funding. Acquisition and Use Policy for the Police Department (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
(2) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended April 30. 2025 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports for the third quarter activities (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) to implement a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program for conceptual infill redevelopment planning of the Simi Valley Metrolink Train Station site (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(5) Approval of a one-year contract extension with Ventura County Animal Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and authorization for the City Manager to execute all requisite documents (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Approved contract extension with Ventura County Animal Services. (6) Waive the bidding process pursuant to the Simi Valley Municipal Code; renew a contract with Token Transit, Inc. as a digital sales outlet for mobile ticketing:
and authorize the City Manager to approve any subsequent contract amendments (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Token Transit.
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(7) Authorize issuance of purchase order to New Flyer of America, Inc. for the acquisition of six (6) battety electric replacement transit buses through California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) I Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA) Cooperative Contract No. 23-01 New Flyer, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request with an interfund transfer from the Local Transportation Fund (Fund 238) to the Transit Fund (Fund 750}, CP75000015 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved purchase order for New Flyer of America, Inc. (8) Adoption of a resolution approving the City of Simi Valley's Title VI Program (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY'S TITLE VI
PROGRAM
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-11.
(9) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City~ Manager to execute certifications and assurances and appoint authorized agent for any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-12 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND
APPOINT AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS
PROGRAM(LCTOP)FUNDS
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-12 ..
(10) Adoption of resolutions initiating the Fiscal Year 2025-26 assessments process for Landscape District No. 1 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-13 - RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 IN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1 PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE§ 22624 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-13.
ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3, 5, 6, and 8 through 10. Mayor Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
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ABSTAIN:
12 May 19, 2025
Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
None
None
None
ACTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Council Member Litster
None
None
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 7, amended to purchase as few buses as possible while retaining funding. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, and Mayor Cavanaugh Mayor Pro Tern Judge
None
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Second reading of Ordinance No. 1363 establishing a schedule of sanitation fees and charges and repealing Ordinance No. 1300 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) Ordinance No.1363 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF SANITATION FEES AND CHARGES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1300
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tern Judge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1363. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion:
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Litster
None
None
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NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORTS:
13 City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
May 19, 2025
Council Member Ayala reported attending the Thrive Grove Ribbon Cutting, assisted with the set up of the traveling Veterans Memorial Wall, attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast, and attended the Punch a Thon fundraiser. He attended a tour of the Shooting Range, conducted ADA Paratransit Committee interviews, attended the public discussion on the Santa Susana Field Lab Groundwater Cleanup (ZOOM), the Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) Committee meeting, the Simi Valley PTA/PTSA Council Honorary Service Awards, and the Youth Council Teen Wellness Night.
Council Member Rhodes reported he was out of the Country during this period.
Council Member Litster reported she toured Waste Management Landfill, met with representatives of Enso Verde, attended the Simi Valley Citizens Police Academy, and performed with the Simi Valley Community Orchestra at Strathearn Historical Park for Mother's Day. She reported attending the Council On Aging meeting, a tour of the Shooting Range, met with City Attorney Ford, and conducted ADA Paratransit Committee interviews. Council Member Litster reported she attended the Santa Susana Field Lab Groundwater Clean Up discussion (Zoom), the Wildfire & PSPS Pre-Season Briefing for Local and Tribal Governments webinar, the Town Center Mall Merchants' meeting, and attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting. Council Member Litster stated she graduated from the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy and attended a Veterans Resource Fair at Royal High School.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge shared that the correct name for the Shooting Range is the Simi Valley Police Training Facility. He reported he met with Waste Management regarding citizen concerns about the landfill, attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting, and the Simi Valley PTA/PTSA Council Honorary Service Awards.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Committee meeting, the VCAS Committee meeting, the EDC Board meeting, and attended the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy Graduation. She reported meeting with City Manager Argabrite and met with representatives of the Simi Town Center.
1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 11 :16 p.m. in memory of Paul and Matthew Kerkovitz and Dick Rhoads, to the meeting of June 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
~UYtW ~ Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of th ityof
Simi Valley, California