MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Simi Valley, California June 23, 2025
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:00 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 5:01 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Labor Negotiator - Labor Negotiations: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .6(a):
City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 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 Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees: Accounting Projects Analyst, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Administrative 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, 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
\/IJ\l'.ID - Waterworks 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, \NNO, 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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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 II, 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 11, 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 System Supervisor, Water Distribution Supervisor, Water Field Services Supervisor, Water Operations Supervisor, Workers' Compensation Adjuster I, Workers' Compensation Adjuster II, Workers' Compensation Manager, Workers' Compensation Supervisor Minutes 3
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Number of Matters: One (1)
June 23, 2025
Facts and circumstances exist that might result in litigation against the local agency, but which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs
(3) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 .9(d)(1 ):
Number of Matters: One (1)
Name of Case: Hanchett v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: 2025CUPP038280
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 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Al Brown.
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted an edit to Consent Item 1. 1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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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:
MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
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4 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
June 23, 2025
(1) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Ryan Fowler read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members Nicole Kim, Rita Long, and Rikka Tignac with Certificates of Appreciation. (2) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Council members (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Ryan Fowler read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Council members Ethan Bhat, Prithika Bijith, Saanvi Daga, Rylan Downey, Chloe Drury, Abhishek Humbe, Kirtan ljju, Tanvi ljju, Lakshmi Julakati, Hannah Khalil, Jasleen Khangura, Nicole Kim, Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi, Nishta Kubsad, James LeqQuang, Advaith Nair, Rithmika Naveen, Natalie Nguyen, Arjun Prabhuram, Kalyssa Ro, Saydee Ro, Michelle Sebastian, Aman Sreejith, and Karthik Vishnubhotla.
(3) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Simi Valley Arts Commission members (CC)
Deputy Community Services Director Anna Medina read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Simi Valley Arts Commission members Becky Savell and Burton Weinstein with Certificates of Appreciation.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointment of Simi Valley Arts Commissioners (Garibay) (CC) ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint John Dantona and Tiffany Wright to the Simi Valley Arts Commission for two-year terms, commencing July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2027. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
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Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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(2) Ratification of the Appointment of a Representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (Garibay) (CC) ·
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to ratify the appointment of Al Brown as a City representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advtsory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2025, and concluding on June 30, 2027.
Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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(3) Appointment of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA} Paratransit Advisory Committee Members (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Roberta Gagliano and Karen Bobango to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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(4) Appointment of Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board members (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Laurie Love, Brian Park, and Brandi Kosloy to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board with a term commencing July 1, 2025, with one term concluding on June 30, 2026, and two terms concluding on June 30, 2028. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
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Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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(5) Appointment of Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Tim Harrington, Kris Turner, Erica Ayala, Chelsie Kennedy, Eric Lundstrom, Rithmika Naveen, Autumn Verwey, Gloria Bowman, Ryan Taggart, Al Brown, and Michael Shaw to the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2026. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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(6) Appointment of Youth Council members (Garibay)(CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Jasleen Khangura, Rylan Downey, Nishta Kubsad, Jiya Bhatt, Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi, Saydee Ro, Aman Sreejith, Clair Krier, Brian Agak, Ethan Bhat, Mahie Daga, Saanvi Daga, Ashlyn Eddula, Vedika Gupta, Sarina Khangura, Kishan Mehta, Rithmika Naveen, Dhiya Prabhuram, Elizabeth Rakowski, Daniel Sy, Flora Yuan, Avery Opp, Surya Ravikumar, and Lauryn Weitzman to serve one-year terms on the Simi Valley Youth Council, commencing on July 1, 2025, and concluding on June 30, 2026. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
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INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Advaith Nair (CC) Youth Council Member Advaith Nair 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. Joseph LaPorte, Program Manager, The Arc of Ventura County, Simi Valley, CA, invited Council to the ARC 4th of July Celebration on July 3rd, and he thanked the Council for their support.
2. Vivienne Deluca, SEIU, 721 Local Chapter Board President, Simi Valley, CA, commented that respect for City employees must be visible in action, policy, fair pay, and budget priorities.
3. Paris Murphy, SEIU, Simi Valley, CA, Dispatcher for Simi Valley Police Department, stated seven employees left the department this past year due to low pay, mandatory overtime, and the pressure of being understaffed.
4. Jim Paredes, SEIU, (no address given), City of Simi Valley Sanitation Department employee, spoke about the challenges in Sanitation that include staffing shortages, qualified applicants, and losing good people to neighboring cities.
5. Michael Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about having a 4th of July parade next year as part of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, and he asked if the City receives any tax revenue from the Amazon Distribution Center in Simi Valley.
6. Dane Chadwick, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a traffic safety concern in his neighborhood and asked for a 4-way Stop sign at the location.
7. Manuel Morales, SEIU, Moorpark, CA, Public Works Street Maintenance employee, spoke about the challenges in the Public Works Department due to staffing shortages and low pay.
8. Irving Villasenor, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a concern he has with residents of Simi Valley being racially profiled.
9. Jessica Valladares, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a concern she has with residents of Simi Valley being racially profiled.
10. Michelle Spolidoro, Simi Valley, CA, commented about a traffic safety concern in her neighborhood.
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11. Tony Rogers, Simi Valley, CA, commented about a traffic safety concern in his neighborhood. ·
The following submitted a speaker card but was not present when called:
1. Julio Morales (no address given), SEIU, support
The following submitted a speaker card, but did not wish to speak:
1. Lupe, Valenzuela (no address given), SEIU
2. Brooke Dunbar (no address given, SEIU, support
3. Marsha Ebert (no address given), SEIU, support
4. Tracey Vickers (no address given), SEIU, support
5. Jeff Ebert (no address given), SEIU, support
6. Doug Robertson (no address given), SEIU, support
7. Allison Breach Robertson, Simi Valley, CA, SEIU, support
8. Christine Robertson (no address given), SEIU, support
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Litster recognized the traffic safety concerns raised by several speakers. She addressed Irving Villasenor's concern and suggested he might have a conversation with Police Chief Shorts, who was in the room, and she thanked Michael Shaw for speaking about the possibility of a 4th of July parade next year.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 assessments for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1 and adoption of a resolution approving the assessments (Fuchiwaki)(CC)
Resolution No. 2025-18 - A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT FOR THOSE LOTS AND PARCELS INCLUDED WITHIN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1, LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26, AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:50 p.m.
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The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Howard Herron, Simi Valley, CA, commented about the possibility of local landscape companies providing City landscaping at a lower rate.
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:53 p.m.
ACTION:
ROLL CALL:
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Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-18 approving the FY 2025-26 assessments for
Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of January 13 and 27, 2025 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
(2) Delegation of Authority to the City Manager/District Manager to take certain actions during the City Council/Board of Directors' extended break (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended May 31, 2025 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approval of an increase in expenditure authority for project CP10000001 and transfer of funds from trust fund TFPQ0288 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Approved request.
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(5) Approval of the second amendment to the agreement between the City of Simi Valley and Infinity Technologies (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved second amendment with Infinity Technologies. (6) Approval of the first amendment to the contract with lnfoSend. Inc. for data processing. printing, stuffing. and mailing services (Johnson) (CC/WWD) ACTION: Approved first amendment with lnfoSend, Inc.
(7) Approve agreement with ESRI for software licenses and maintenance (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved contract with ESRI.
(8) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2024-25 Annual Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program. SB1, CP60000023, Specification No. SV 25-23 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Granite Construction.
(9) Adoption of a resolution implementing a Schedule of Sanitation Service Rates and Fees, as authorized and approved by Ordinance No. 1363, and authorizing the County of Ventura to collect Residential Sanitation Service Rates on the Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-19-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY IMPLEMENTING A SCHEDULE OF SANITATION
RATES AND FEES AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO
COLLECT RESIDENTIAL SANITATION SERVICE RATES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR' FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19.
(10) Adoption of a resolution establishing a water service standby charge for fiscal year 2025-26 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
Resolution No. VWVD-299 -A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 ESTABLISHING A WATER SERVICE STANDBY CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. \/WVD-299.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 10. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
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Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Adoption of a resolution approving the Single-Family Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines and authorization to submit the program and related documents to the Department of Housing and Community Development for re-certification and authority for the City Manager to approve budget amendments (Perras) (CC) Resolution No. 2025-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to adopt a resolution approving the Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines; authorize the Environmental Services Director to administratively update the Program Guidelines as required, subject to City Attorney approval; and authorize the City Manager to submit the Program to the Department of Housing and Community Development for re-certification and approve budget amendments and all related documents as needed to comply with grant requirements. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge seconded the motion.
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Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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98. Request for direction on the issuance of a letter of support for a private access easement to allow the development of the Enso Verde Residential Care Facility (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the issuance of a private easement to allow for the development of the Ezo Verde Residential Care Facility, and a select committee be established to visit in person the involved parties, including Planning Commissioner Lee Kennedy, Council Member Litster, and City Staff. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge seconded the motion.
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City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported attending the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, the Simi Valley Apollo High School Graduation, the 99.1 the Ranch Open House and 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting, and attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast. He attended a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of 4 individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry, the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Annual Mayors Roundtable, volunteered for the Simi Valley Education Foundation Golf Tournament, attended the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset Grant Allocation Awards meeting, and the Knights of Columbus Chili Cookoff.
Council Member Rhodes reported attending the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, the League of California Cities Legislative Update (ZOOM), the League of California Cities Policy Committee - Revenue & Taxation (Virtual) meeting, and the 99 .1 the Ranch Open House and 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting. He attended the League of California Cities Leadership Institute Training (Virtual), a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of 4 individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry, the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays for K9s, · participated in the Simi Valley Education Foundation Golf Tournament, and met with City Staff regarding the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
Council Member Rhodes reported attending the City Employee Summer Luncheon and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive Administrative Committee Retreat.
Council Member Litster reported attending the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, represented the City of Simi Valley in Sacramento as part of the Calleguas Municipal Water District team, attended the 99.1 the Ranch Open House and 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting, and attended a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of 4 individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry. She attended the League of California Cities Environmental Committee meeting (ZOOM), the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Annual Mayors Roundtable, a flag presentation on Flag Day at the Simi Town Center, and volunteered at the Simi Valley Education Foundation Golf Tournament. Council Member Litster also attended the Water Issues Committee meeting, the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset Minutes 13 June 23, 2025
Grant Allocation Awards meeting, the City Employee Summer Luncheon, the Moorpark City Council meeting honoring the retirement of Troy Brown, Moorpark City Manager, and attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported attending the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, the 99.1 the Ranch Open House and 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting, a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of four individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry, and the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays for K9s. He attended Flag Day Ceremonies at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge and the Simi Valley Town Center, the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset Grant Allocations Award meeting, the City Employee Summer Luncheon, the SCAG Retreat, and the Simi Valley Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-Off. Mayor Pro Tern Judge shared that the VCTC buses now accept pay on the bus if you have a debit or credit card with a chip in it.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported she attended the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, met with a developer and the owners of Lost Canyons, attended a meeting with members of the SEIU 721, and attended a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of 4 individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry. She attended the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays for K9s, a Flag Day Ceremony at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, and spoke with Auditor, Rhoda Dollaga, who will be doing the City's annual audit.
1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Rhodes requested a report on Landscape Districts addressing rising costs. City Manager Argabrite stated that a report would be provided to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. in memory of LAPD Sergeant Shiou Deng, to the meeting of July 21 , 2025, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation .
Dee Dee avanaugh, Mayor oft e City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8