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 June 9, 2025
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 June 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Luis Garibay
ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Ayala,
Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President
Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
Rhodes,
Pro Tern
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted supplemental material on Item 98. 1A. ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern 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:
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, \JV\ND, 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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2. 2 June 9, 2025
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 month of June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Diversity Collective Executive Director Tess Allen with a proclamation declaring the month of June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
1. Dr. Sandra Aldama, Newbury Park, CA, spoke in support of the LGBTQ+ Community and the Proclamation declaring the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(2) Reappointments of Trustees Litster and Ayala to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees and adoption of a resolution (Garibay) (LB) Resolution No. PL- 36 -A RESOLUTION OF THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD
OF TRUSTEES REAPPOINTING TRUSTEES LITSTER AND AYALA TO THE SIMI
VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No.
PL-36 reappointing Trustees Litster and Ayala to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees for additional terms beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
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38. 3C.
4. 4A.
3 June 9, 2025
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Donna Smith, President of Kiwanis Club Simi Valley, Simi Valley, CA, announced the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam Fireworks Extravaganza will be held July 4th at Rancho Santa ~usana Community Park.
2. Brian Davis, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board member, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the City Council for their support. He commented that the Chamber again received the California • Chamber of Commerce President's Circle Award and announced upcoming Chamber events.
3. Daniel Wiener, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the Simi Valley Police Department for their quick response to a vandalism incident at his home.
4. Michael Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the City Council for moving forward with the Bicycle Master Plan and asked that there be more opportunity for the public to provide input to the plan.
5. Sharon Lorkowski, Rotary Club of Simi Valley Youth Exchange Officer, Simi Valley, CA, commented on the success of an exchange student from Romania who attended Royal High School, and thanked Council Member Rhodes and Mayor Cavanaugh for being a host family.
6. Greg Litster, Simi Valley, CA, made a public apology to Council Member Ayala for being unkind at the prior City Council meeting. He spoke on the recent budget meeting he attended and suggested that public employees' benefits be considered.
The following submitted a speaker card but was not present when called:
1. Sean E. Enloe, M.D., Newbury Park, CA
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Litster thanked Donna Smith and the Kiwanis Club for the upcoming fireworks celebration, thanked Daniel Wiener for speaking about the quick response he got from Officer Shawl of the Simi Valley Police Department, recognized Mike Shaw's comments, and addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, stating it was a joy to have her in our City.
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7. 4 June 9, 2025
Council Member Ayala commented about the upcoming Fourth of July event and that it is illegal to set off your own fireworks. He recognized the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce for achieving the top five percent in the State, and thanked Daniel Wiener for speaking about his good experience with Officer Shawl of the Simi Valley Police Department. Council Member Ayala advised Mike Shaw that the City Focus Newsletter has a survey for community input on the Bicycle Master Plan. He addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, and commented that it was nice to have her here. Council Member Ayala thanked Mr. Litster, and he requested lights for City Hall to recognize Pride Month.
Council Member Rhodes thanked Donna Smith and the Kiwanis Club for the upcoming fireworks celebration, thanked Daniel Wiener for speaking about his good experience with Officer Shawl of the Simi Valley Police Department, and addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, stating she will be missed. He spoke about the Rotary Club's Foreign Exchange Student Program and shared if anyone is interested in becoming a host family, he is happy to talk about the benefits and responsibilities.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge thanked Daniel Wiener for sharing his good experience with the Simi Valley Police Department and Officer Shawl. He addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, and stated he was glad she got to spend time in Simi Valley.
Mayor Cavanaugh thanked Donna Smith and the Kiwanis Club for the upcoming fireworks celebration, addressed Brian Davis, and spoke about the good relationship between the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Simi Valley, and she thanked Daniel Wiener for sharing his good experience with Officer Shawl of the Simi Valley Police Department. She addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, and expressed that she will be missed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Item 2 for discussion. (1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of November 18. December 2 and 16, 2024 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
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(2) Approval of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Operating Plan (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Receipt of the Simi Valley Council On Aging Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approval of revenue funding source adiustment for capital proiects and a Supplemental Budget Request authorizing the transfer of funds. from Local Transportation Development Act Fund {Fund 238} to Transit Fund {Fund 750) (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(5) Authorization the City Manager to execute a subsequent purchase order with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for structural and roof reinforcement, and server room heating. ventilation, and air conditioning replacement upgrade at the Transit Maintenance Facility. utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Construction Contract No. CA-R7-HVAC~101723-AES, and approval of Supplemental Budget Request and interfund transfer (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved purchase order with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. (6) Approval to participate in the Turnkey Turf Transformation Program and authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the Turnkey Turf Transformation Program contract (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved contract.
(7) Approval of a second amendment to the contract with Vasguez & Company, LLP for professional auditing services (Johnson) (CC/WWD/FFA/SA/LB) ACTION: Approved second amendment with Vasquez & Company, LLP. (8) Award a contract for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, Specification No. SV 25-24 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Econolite Systems, Inc.
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(9) Award a contract for the construction of the FY 2024-25 Annual Slurry Seal Program, CP60000032, Specification No. SV 25-14 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. (10) Award contract for the construction of FY 2024-25 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Yosemite Avenue (Katherine Street to the 118 Freeway). CP60000018. Specification No. SV 24-12R (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Onyx Paving Company.
(11) Award contract for the construction of FY 2024-25 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Fitzgerald Road (Erringer Road to Sycamore Drive).
CP60000018, Specification No. SV 25-19 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Onyx Paving Company.
(12) Approval of the renewal of annual agreements for software maintenance and technology support (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved annual agreement.
(13) Adoption of a resolution establishing the City's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-14.
(14) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the levy of a special tax for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the City of Simi Valley (Town Center Project) (Johnson) (CC) ·
Resolution No. 2025-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY (TOWN CENTER PROJECT), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-15.
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7 June 9, 2025
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 3 through 14. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 2. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Review and approval of the FY 2025-26 budget, approval of Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30. approval of FY 2025-26 Transit Budget and program of projects. and adoption of resolutions (Johnson) (CC/WWD/SA/LB)
Resolution No. 2025-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 49 UNITED STATES CODE CHAPTER 53 AND FOR ANY TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE AND
OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION
Resolution No. 2025-17 -A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF SIMI Minutes
98. 8 June 9, 2025
VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY APPROVING THE FY 2025-26 ANNUAL BUDGET AND THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2025-26 TO FY 2029-30
ACTION: Council Member/Directorrrrustee Litster moved to approve the Simi Valley Transit FY 2025-26 Program of Projects to be forwarded to the Ventura County Transportation Commission; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-16 authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit the filing of grant applications with the FTA; and amend the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 to include the Radio Communication Project and adopt Resolution No. 2025-17 /WND- 298/SA-14/PL-37 approving the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 incorporating the previously adopted budgets for the Cultural Arts Center and Council On Aging. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
Authorize the Mayor to Support Method of Advocacy for the Delta Conveyance Project included in the Governor's Proposed Trailer Bill Legislation (Sumagaysay) (CCWWD/LB)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved to authorize the following method of advocacy for the Delta Conveyance Project included in the Governor's Proposed Trailer Bill Legislation. Send a letter in support and Council Member Litster to lobby on its behalf. Council Member/Directorrrrustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsrrrustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
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10. 10A.
9 June 9, 2025
REPORTS:
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported attending the Youth Council meeting, the Peace Officers Association of Ventura County Memorial Ceremony, the Senior Center Wellness Expo, and participated in the Sinaloa Middle School 8th Grade Portfolio Presentation Day. He stated he volunteered to help with setting up the Veterans Memorial Wall and attended the opening ceremony, he volunteered at the Happy Face Music Festival, attended the Veterans Wall Closing Ceremony, the State of the City presentation, and participated in the Film Simi Valley and VC Film Commission Roundtable. Council Member Ayala reported attending the Leadership Simi Valley Class of 2025 Graduation, another Youth Council meeting, was a guest speaker at a local Toastmasters group, attended the Free Clinic of Simi Valley Open House Fundraiser, and attended the RDP-21 quarterly meeting. He also attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Alliance meeting, the Simi Valley Library Summer Reading Kick Off Program, and attended the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Craft Fair.
Council Member Rhodes reported meeting with the City Manager Argabrite to review budget items, met with a regional representative of U-Haul, attended the Happy Face Musical, and participated in Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board Interviews. He attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs meeting (ZOOM), the State of the City presentation, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive Committee meeting, the SCAG Community Economic & Human Development Committee meeting, the SCAG Regional Council meeting, the Clean Power Alliance Board meeting, and the Simi Valley Community Council President's Breakfast.
Council Member Litster reported she was out of the State part of this period but attended meetings remotely, including the WaterWise Breakfast Series (ZOOM), and the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting (ZOOM). She attended the Consecration of Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, the Veterans Memorial Wall Ceremony, participated in Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board Interviews, and attended the State of the City presentation. Council Member Litster reported attending the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting, met with the City Manager for a budget review, attended the Simi Valley Community Council President's Breakfast, the Simi Valley Library Summer Reading Kick Off Program, and the Council On Aging meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported attending the Senior Center Wellness Expo, the Memorial Day Service at Pioneer Cemetery, the Memorial Day Ceremony, and Veterans Memorial Wall at Rancho Tapo Community Park, and participated in Youth Council Interviews for returning members. He attended the State of the City Minutes
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presentation, the Leadership Simi Valley Class of 2025 Graduation, the first public viewing of Patricia 's Simi (Simi Valley Historian) documentary at Strathearn Historical Park, and met with the City Manager for a budget review. Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported attending the SCAG Regional Council and Transportation Committee meetings and, he attended the Ventura County Transportation Committee (VCTC) meeting.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported meeting with Ventura County Supervisor Janice Parvin, participated in a full rehearsal for the State of the City presentation, attended the Happy Face Music Festival, and participated in the closing ceremony of the Veterans Memorial Wall at Rancho Tapo Community Park. She participated in the State of the City presentation, was a speaker for the Simi Sunrise Rotary Club, participated in the Film Simi Valley and VC Film Commission Roundtable, attended the funeral for Dick Rhoads, and met with the City Manager for a budget review. Mayor Cavanaugh reported she was a speaker for the Simi Valley Women's Club, attended the Simi Valley Community Council President's Breakfast, and the Simi Valley Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Program.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Litster requested City Council discuss a letter of support regarding an easement request for Enzo Verde. Council Member Rhodes seconded.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. in memory of Samuel Riveros and Chet Belfield, to the meeting of June 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. There being no
objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District S
Board Secretary
Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of th
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees