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.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
Consent (1)
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 Tem 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 Tem 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: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem
Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
Minutes January 13, 2025
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
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)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
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 Certificate of Commendation to P.W. Gillibrand Cattle Company (CC)
Community Services Manager Kimberly Post read and Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh presented P. W. Gillibrand Cattle Company with a Certificate of Commendation.
(2) Presentation of Employee of the Month to Krystal Ryan (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read and Mayor Pro Tem 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)
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ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee 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/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
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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 Tem 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 support 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 P ublic 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) A ward contract to Cummins I nc. 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 cont ract, 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: A warded contract to C ummins 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(B) Deferred Compensation and 401(K) Plans (Gutierres) (CC)
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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(B) 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, L.P. for the Harmony Terrace Apartments (Perros) (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, L.P. FOR THE HARMONY TERRACE
APARTMENTS
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-02.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1 through 3 . Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. 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 /Director/Trustee 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/Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor/Chair/President Thomas
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
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ouncil 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.
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ouncil 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.
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ouncil 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.
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ayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh reported she met with Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s District Director to discuss P ublic 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.
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10B. 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 g rant 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 Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem 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 Baldwi n, Tim Corlew, and Kenneth Witt , to the meeting of January 27, 202 5 at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Fred D. Thomas, Mayor of the City 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
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Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/Authority / Agency Secretary/Board Secretary
7 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 PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California January 27, 2025
CALLED TO ORDER: 5:15 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:16 p.m.
b. 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
Name of Case: City of Rancho Palos Verdes, et al. v. Rob Bonta, et al Case No.: CA Court of Appeal, 2nd Dist. Case No. B332315
Name of Case: Rosenthal v. City of Simi Valley, et al
Case No.: VCSC 2024CUPP023804
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 27 at 5:15 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Cavanaugh read a statement on behalf of the City Council of the City of Simi Valley regarding the passing of Mayor Fred D. Thomas.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mark Luker
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem
Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
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: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh
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: None
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments of Simi Valley Council On Aging Executive Board members (Argabrite) (CC)
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ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor Pro Tem appoint, Gloria Bowman, Janice Del Santo, Madhulika Garg, and Bette King, nominated by the COA general membership to the Council On Aging Executive Board to serve terms commencing February 1, 2025, and concluding on January 31, 2027.
Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Michael Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, expressed condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas and stated he will be missed.
2. Michael Radka, Simi Valley, CA, expressed his condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas. He commented on public safety issues that are present during Public Safety Power Shut-Offs and made several suggestions for City Council to consider.
3. Cory Fromm (no address given) requested that City Council repeal project PD -S- 2023-0004 due to a noncompliance issue related to the January 23, 2025 public hearing.
4. Ivana Christmann, Simi Valley, CA, expressed condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas and stated he will be missed. She invited City Council to attend the Rotary Club of Simi Valley Sock Drive that is being held February 1 , to benefit the Samaritan Center.
5. Mark Luker (no address given) spoke in opposition to several Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District policies and procedures.
6. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, expressed his condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas. He shared two possible methods of filling the m ayoral vacancy, and asked City Council for a staff report to outline options to address traffic safety during Public Safety Power Shut-Offs.
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7. Robert Clarizio, Simi Valley, CA, expressed his condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas and in support of a special election to fill the mayoral vacancy.
8. Jackson Lipps, Owner Cork & Batter, Simi Valley, CA, expressed his condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas. He expressed his appreciation to the City Council and stated he looks forward to being a part of the community.
9. Jill Abele, Simi Valley, CA, expressed her condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas, and spoke in support of appointment of a current City Council Member to fill the mayoral vacancy. She announced the Boys and Girls Club Auction Gala will be held on April 5.
10. Edgardo Rivas Fratti, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a lack of response from the Simi Valley Police Department regarding complaints he has made.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes thanked all the speakers who came to the meeting to speak about the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas and stated that the business of the City goes on and the speakers concerns will be addressed.
Council Member Litster thanked the speakers who came to the meeting to speak about the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas. She asked the City Manager to comment about the issue raised by Mr. Fromm regarding a public hearing, and she thanked the Rotary Club of Simi Valley for the Sock Drive. Council Member Litster read aloud a tribute letter she wrote about Mayor Fred Thomas.
City Manager Samantha Argabrite addressed the issue raised by Mr. Fromm and stated that Staff was not aware that the staff report was not available to the public.
She advised that an email was sent to the City Council related to the possible request for an appeal, and that the last day to appeal is February 3.
Council Member Judge thanked everyone who came to the meeting and spoke kindly about Mayor Fred Thomas. He addressed Mark Luker’s concern and commented he will have another conversation with the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District.
Council Member Judge spoke about fire safety and stated the Fire Department does a great job on vacant areas that require weed abatement. He advised citizens to call the City if they see trees not being taken care of and Code Enforcement will take a look.
Mayor Cavanaugh thanked everyone who came to the meeting to express condolences on the passing of Mayor Fred Thomas, and noted that in attendance were former council members, planning commissioners, the CEO of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, community businesses owners, and Waste Management.
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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 month ending December 31, 2024 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) A cceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year 2023-04 (Johnson)(CC/WWD/SPFFA/SA/LB)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Award of professional services contract with Gilson Daub, LLP for workers’ compensation legal services (Gutierres)(CC)
ACTION: Approved contract with Gilson Daub, LLP.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Discussion regarding mayoral vacancy, consideration of mayoral appointment, and evaluation of next steps (Argabrite) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Judge moved to appoint Dee Dee Cavanaugh as Mayor, and to fill the vacancy in District 1 by appointment accepting the amended candidate criteria from 2018 amending residency to District 1 and the cover letter to be optional. Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes, Litster, Judge, and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Rhodes reported he had been ill some of this period. He reported briefly attending the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee ZOOM call, attended the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee meeting in Sacramento and stated he had the opportunity to meet with some state senators regarding a proposition. Council Member Rhodes stated he had a call with the CEO of the Clean Power Alliance.
Council Member Litster reported she attended the Council On Aging meeting, met with Community College Representative Joe Piechowski, attended the training for the Homeless Point in Time Count, and the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing- in Ceremony. She reported attending the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting, the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Awards & Installation Luncheon, the AWA Water Issues Committee meeting, and she participated in the Homeless Point in Time Count. Council Member Litster attended the grand opening of FirstLight Home Care of Simi Valley, the joint retirement party for Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) Board Members Elaine Freeman and Kate O’Brien, and the League of California Cities Environmental Committee meeting in Sacramento.
Council Member Judge reported he attended a C-Level meeting at Freedom Designs, a company that makes custom wheelchairs for young children that is located on Madera Road. He attended a Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony, the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) meeting, and the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Awards & Installation Luncheon.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending the EDC meeting, she was invited by RSRPD to their meeting to lead the flag salute in honor of Mayor Fred Thomas, and attended an event at Sinaloa Middle School that showcased a partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for a Leadership and Communication Program. She attended the joint retirement party for RSRPD Board Members Elaine Freeman and Kate O’Brien, the Ventura County City Selection Committee meeting, and attended the Simi Valley Police Department Foundation Baker to Vegas Run fundraiser.
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10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. in memory of Fred D.
Thomas, to the meeting of February 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of the City of
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
________________________________
Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/Authority / Agency Secretary/Board Secretary
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