Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Council and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of eac h 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 March 10, 2025
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Property Negotiator (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property APN: 612-0-240-045; 612- 0-240-065; 612- 0-240-075; 612- 0-240-085; 612-0-240-095; 612- 0-240-155; 612- 0-
240-175; 612-0-240-185
Agency Negotiator: Samantha C. Argabrite, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: SVTCSC LLC
Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator regarding price and terms
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 March 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Richard Holloman
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem
Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
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1. AGENDA REVIEW : City Manager Argabrite stated Agenda I tem 3A .1. would be presented by the Environmental Services Department and Agenda Item Consent 6 is being pulled to the March 31, 2025, meeting.
1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director /Trustee Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
Council Member/Director /Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion . (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President 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:
(1) Presentation of an Honorary Resolution in celebration of Senior Concerns 50 th Anniversary (CC)
Deputy Community Services Director Anna Medina read and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Senior Concerns President Andrea Gallagher, Senior Concerns Board Chair Kara Buss, and Senior Concerns Director of Development Julie Harvey with an Honorary Resolution.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointment of a City Council Member to the Housing Solutions Ad Hoc Committee (Argabrite) (CC)
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ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved that the Council authorize and the Mayor appoint Mayor Pro Tem Judge to serve on the Housing Solutions Ad Hoc Committee for a four-year term expiring on March 17, 2029.
Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(2) Appointment of representation of City Council/Board members on Boards, Commissions, and Committees and consideration of recommended changes (Blanco)(CC/WWD/PFFA/IDA/LB)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved that the Council authorize and the Mayor appoint City Council Member Ayala to serve on the Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Advisory Committee, Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, Regional Defense Partnership for the 21
st Century, liaison to the Simi Valley
Youth Council and serve as an alternate on the Ventura County Animal Services Commission. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation on campus update of Moorpark College, by President Dr. Julius Sokenu (CC)
Moorpark College President Dr. Julius Sokenu provided City Council with a campus update presentation.
(2) Presentation on the Durango Patrol Vehicles, by Commander Craig Dungan (CC)
Commander Craig Dungan provided City Council with a presentation on the Durango Patrol Vehicles.
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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, asked City Council for a status of the Bicycle Master Plan, and spoke in support of Community gardens in Simi Valley.
2. Bill Oliver, Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Simi Valley Senior Center Nutrition Program.
3. Michelle Liddell, Board Chair, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Simi Valley, CA, thanked City Council for their support and partnership of the Business Community, and announced upcoming events that can be found on their website at simivalleychamber.org.
4. Martin Erickson, Executive Director Ventura County Transportation Commission, Camarillo, CA, reported on the Commission’s 2025 Annual Community Impact Report.
5. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commended all involved in Mayor Fred Thomas’s Remembrance Ceremony. He spoke regarding a lack of City Council response to his emails and shared a concern he had with the interview process to appoint the new City Council Member.
6. Al Brown (no address given), spoke in support of the Simi Valley Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program.
7. Alynne Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short term rentals in Simi Valley.
8. Anthony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short term rentals in Simi Valley.
9. Leo Pretti, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short term rentals in Simi Valley.
10. Nikki Lian, Body Brain Train, & Howard Pechter, Clean Threads Laundry, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the Meals on Wheels and Simi Valley Senior Nutrition Program.
11. Douglas Lipsky, Simi Valley, CA, commented regarding landscape maintenance needed throughout Simi Valley and portions of the 118 Freeway.
12. Richard Holloman, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short term rentals in Simi Valley.
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13. James Greenfield (no address given) expressed concern regarding the City Council meeting held on February 24, 2025. He stated that several City Council meeting minutes are missing from the City website, and spoke about the need for more sound walls on the freeway.
The following submitted a speaker card but did not speak:
14. Julius Sokenu, Moorpark College President , Ventura County Leadership Academy
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes asked City Manager Argabrite for a status on the Bicycle Master Plan. He thanked the speakers who spoke in support of the Senior Nutrition and Wheels on Meals Program s and stated that taking care of our seniors is what a community should do. He addressed the short -term rental concerns and acknowledged the speakers were dealing with an important issue that is impacting lives. Council Member Rhodes apologized to James Greenfield for the confusion on the start time of the prior City Council meeting and he asked him to email the Council Members with concern he was unable to speak about. He addressed Douglas Lipsky’s concerns and explained that City Council may not be aware of an issue until someone from the community reports it.
City Manager Samantha Argabrite gave an update on the Bicycle Master Plan stating she anticipates the plan will be presented this summer and that opportunities for citizen input were done through multiple public meetings.
Council Member Litster thanked Michael Shaw for his suggestion about City gardens, she thanked the speakers who spoke in support of the Senior Nutrition Program, she recognized Bill Oliver for his years of service to the Meals on Wheels Program, and thanked Martin Erickson, Executive Director Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) for coming to the meeting to speak about the Annual Community Impact Report. She thanked Al Brown for his involvement in the Senior Nutrition Program, and thanked Nikki Lian and Howard Pechter for the work they are doing on behalf of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Senior Services Alliance. Council Member Litster addressed Mr. Lipsky’s concern about the bike path and indicated the City Manager will look into it, and she agreed with Mr. Greenfiled that more soundwalls are needed and thanked him for bringing it to City Council’s attention.
Mayor Cavanaugh thanked everyone who spoke about their concerns with short-term rentals, and stated there will be more discussion on the topic. She thanked the speakers who came in support of the Meals on Wheels Program, and recognized Michael Shaw for speaking about the Bicycle Master Plan. Mayor Cavanaugh thanked Michelle Liddell for representing the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and Martin Erickson for representing VCTC. She addressed Douglas Lipsky and commented there is new information from the State regarding fire clean up and more information 5 Minutes March 10, 2025
will be coming. Mayor Cavanaugh apologized to Mr. Greenfield for the confusion during the prior City Council meeting and stated it would not happen again.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Items 8 and 11 for discussion.
(1) Approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024 for submission to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and to California’s Department of Housing and Community Development (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Approval to join and accept the California Statewide Transit Mutual Aid Compact (TRANSMAC) agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute and approve the agreement, and Regional Agency Map (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) A uthorization to accept a donation from the Simi Valley Police Foundation, and authorize the City Manager to sign request document, for an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the purchase of two police canines, two police canine basic handler training courses, and two police canine kennels, and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request for Fund 100 (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Authorization to accept a donation from the Simi Valley Police Foundation (SVPF) to supplement the 2024 California State Parks Off -Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Program Grant, authorize the City Manager to sign request document, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request for Fund 100 (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(5) Consideration and possible action to amend the budget for the Digester Mixer and Secondary Clarifier Removal and Installation Project, (CP70200055 & CP70200056, SV 24-28) (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
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(6) Award of professional services contracts for On- Call Real Property Services, RFQ No. PW 24-11 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Item pulled to the meeting of March 31, 2025.
(7) Award of professional services contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for a traffic signal condition assessment and final report, approve a supplemental budget request, 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: Awarded contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
(8) Approval of the fifth amendment to the Fiscal Agent Agreement for the East County Transit Alliance (ECTA) Intercity Dial-A-Ride Services (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved fifth amendment for ECTA.
(9) Approval of fifth amendment to the contract between the City of Simi Valley and Safety Vision, LLC. for professional services to replace and install transit on- board video surveillance system, CP75000009, RFP No. PW 20- 23R (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved fifth amendment with Safety Vision, LLC.
(10) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager of Assistant City Manager to execute agreements, assurances, and reimbursement claims to obtain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Adopted Cal OES 130 Resolution.
(11) Adoption of a resolution approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement and securities for LD-S-2021-0001, located at 2196 Tapo Street (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025- 04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SECURITIES FOR LD-S- 2021 LOCATED AT 2196 TAPO STREET
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-04.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1 through 5, 7, 9, and 10 . Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 8 and 11. Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Senior Nutrition Program update and request for direction on solutions to address future program deficits (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved tomaintain current meal program service levels, have staff pursue alternate funding sources and partnering with the Council On Aging to explore fundraising opportunities . Council Members/Directors/Trustees Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. REPORTS:
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10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Advocacy Forum, the Chamber of Commerce Staff meeting, took a tour at the Water & Sanitation Plant, and attended a Neighborhood Council meeting.
Council Member Rhodes reported he was out of the Country for part of this time. He stated he attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community Economic and Human Development meeting, the Clean Power Alliance meeting and the Remembrance Ceremony for Mayor Fred Thomas remotely while he was out of the Country.
Council Member Litster reported participat ing in Read Across America at Berylwood Elementary School, attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Advocacy Forum, the Samaritan Center Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, and the Remembrance Ceremony for Mayor Fred Thomas. She attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Policy Committee meeting, and shared that she is a new member of the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Remembrance Ceremony for Mayor Fred Thomas, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported she attended the Simi Valley Baseball League Opening Day, the Remembrance Ceremony for Mayor Fred Thomas, participated in Read Across America at Atherwood Elementary School and Hollow Hills Elementary School, and was a speaker at the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. in memory of Ventura County Fire Department Engineer, Thomas James Daniel Minadeo , to the meeting of March 31, 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,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees
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Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Board Secretary
9 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 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
S
imi Valley, California March 31, 2025
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:45 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
R emote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:46 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
S
ignificant exposure to Litigation
Number of Matters: One (1)
F
acts 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 (Government Code section 54956.9 (e)(1)) 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 March 31, 2025, at 5:45 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Lee Kennedy
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem
Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
R emote: None
Absent: None
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1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Samantha Argabrite stated that Agenda item 3C will have Saanvi Daga presenting, Kirthik Vishnubhotla was unable to attend. Agenda item 5A has supplemental material clarifying the Affordable Housing Agreement.
1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director /Trustee Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/LB)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President 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:
(1) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as Library Week (CC)
Deputy Community Services Director Anna Medina read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a Proclamation declaring the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as Library Week to Library Foundation President Cindy Slack, Interim Library Director Stephanie Erbe, Literacy Coordinator Jimena Jaramillo, Marketing Coordinator Zoey Gabay, and Adult Services Librarian Lisa Givan.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
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3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointment of Council Member Joseph Ayala to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees and adoption of a resolution (Garibay) (LB)
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-05, appointing Council Member Ayala to the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2025. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(2) Selection of one City Council Member to serve on a selection committee with a continuing Arts Commissioner to interview and nominate prospective Simi Valley Arts Commissioners (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved that Council Member Rhodes serve on the selection committee to interview and nominate prospective Simi Valley Arts Commissioners for the upcoming vacancies. Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(3) Appointment of Simi Valley Council On Aging Executive Board Member (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Candace Garcia- Skor to the Council On Aging Executive Board to serve a term commencing April 1, 2025, and concluding on January 31, 2026. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Saanvi Daga and Kirthik Vishnubhotla (CC)
Youth Council Member Saanvi Daga 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. Michael Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, invited City Council to the Simi Valley Round Up Country Music Festival. He spoke regarding the Bike Advocacy Clinic and asked City Council for their opinion on becoming a Charter City.
2. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, commented on Cesar Chavez Day, International Transgender Day of Visibility, social media posts, safety requirements regarding the disposal of fire debris material, and he spoke in support of a mixed- use development at the Simi Town Center Mall.
3. Coral Eisenbruch, Simi Valley, CA, commented on International Transgender Day of Visibility and Cesar Chavez Day.
4. Cindy Slack, President of the Simi Valley Library Foundation, Simi Valley, CA, commented on the Foundation’s vision for the Library and asked for the City Council’s continued support and partnership.
5. Jacqueline, Simi Valley, CA, commented on her concerns regarding the increasing number of airplane flight schools at the Van Nuys Airport and the effect it is having on Simi Valley.
The following submitted a speaker card in support of the Simi Valley Library renovation, but did not wish to speak:
1. Karey Muller (no address given) Simi Valley Library Foundation 13 Minutes March 31, 2025
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Litster thanked the speakers who recognized Cesar Chavez Day and International Transgender Day of Visibility. She shared her support of a renovation of the Simi Valley Library, and she requested information from the City Manager regarding the issue raised about flight patterns over Simi Valley from airplane flight schools.
Council Member Ayala stated that residents may take a tour of the Waste Management Facility regarding any concerns they may have. He shared his support of a renovation of the Simi Valley Library and thanked the speakers who recognized Cesar Chavez Day and International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Mayor Cavanaugh shared that she spoke with two members of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors regarding the safety requirements for the disposal of fire debris.
She thanked the speakers who recognized Cesar Chavez Day and International Transgender Day of Visibility and spoke in support of the Simi Valley Library Foundation and Friends of the Library. She stated that the City Council will investigate the issue raised about flight patterns over Simi Valley coming from flight schools.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider a Planned Development Permit (PD -S-2023-0010), Tentative Map (TT -2023-0003), and an Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA - 2023-0005) to construct a 26- unit three- story multi -family residential condominium townhome development with three affordable units, located at 4868 Cochran Street; a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act , and adoption of two resolutions (Perros) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025- 06 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PD-S-2023- 0010) AND TENTATIVE MAP (TT -2023-0003) TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 26 -UNIT, THREE -STORY MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT WITH THREE AFFORDABLE UNITS, LOCATED AT 4868 COCHRAN STREET; AND A DETERMINATION THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Resolution No. 2025- 07 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT (AHA- 2023-0005) WITH CITY VENTURES HOMEBUILDING, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 26 TOWNHOMES INCLUDING THREE (3) ONE -BEDROOM
UNITS TO BE RESERVED FOR MODERATE- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS LOCATED AT 4868 COCHRAN STREET
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Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:47 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Eric Miller, Applicant, City Ventures, spoke in support of the project.
2. Coral Eisenbruch, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project.
3. Candace Skor (no address given) asked City Council how the number of affordable units is determined in the project.
The following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:
1. Robert & Arissbeth (no address given)
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:52 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-06 approving Planned Development Permit No. PD-S-2023-0010 and Tentative Map No. TT-2023-0003; and a determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA; and adopt Resolution No. 2025- 07 approving Affordable Housin g Agreement No. AHA -2023-0005. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Litster pulled Consent Item 3 for discussion.
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of September 9 and 23, October 7 and 21, and November 4, 2024 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved minutes.
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(2) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended February 28, 2025 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Approval and adoption of the 2025 Legislative Platform (Argabrite) (CC/WWD/LB)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Award contract to Peterson-Chase General Engineering Construction, Inc., for the construction of Madera Road Bridge Rehabilitation, 0.3 miles south of Highway 118, Federal Aid Project No. BHLS-5405(077), CP60000011, Specification No. SV 25-04 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Peterson- Chase General Engineering Construction, Inc.
(5) Award of professional services contracts for on-call real property services, RFQ No. PW 24-11 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Hamner Jewel & Associates and Epic Land Solutions, Inc.
(6) Award contract for construction of the Citywide Pavement Delineation Project, CP60000052, Specification No. SV 25-18 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC.
(7) Award agreement for the purchase of miscellaneous Waterworks Fittings, Specification No. SV 24-27R (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.
(8) Award contract and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request for construction of the Alamo Street and Tapo Street Traffic Signal Modification, CP60000054, Specification No. SV 25-12 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC.
(9) Authorize issuance of purchase orders to TACenergy, LLC (dba TACenergy) for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel for City vehicles through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #121522-TAC (Shorts/Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Cooperative Agreement.
16 Minutes March 31, 2025
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1, 2, and 4 through 9. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve Consen t Calendar Item 3 as amended, Section I. Item 6C remove “and don’t limit investments to social and environmental mandated interests ,” Item 8A and 8B add sidewalk vendors, Section III. Item 5D add “, support a state disaster relief fund, and”, Section IV. Item 1D remove “This would support transportation funding by all system users rather than a gasoline tax, which is a declining revenue source.” Add Item 1E “Support transportation funding by all system users rather than a gasoline tax, which is a declining revenue source.” , section IV. Item 2: Change electric vehicle (EV) to zero emissions. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported that he attended a tour of the Simi Valley Library, conducted Community Projects Grant Review Committee interviews, attended the Bunting Ceremony at Fire Station 45 that honored Engineer Tommy Minadeo, and attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. He stated he attended the Youth Impact Forum, toured the Senior Center, attended the Youth Council meeting, toured the Waste Management Landfill and Recycling Center, and attended a Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony.
17 Minutes March 31, 2025
Council Member Rhodes reported that he attended the Bunting Ceremony at Fire Station 45, which honored Engineer Tommy Minadeo. He also attended a Santa Susana Field Lab (SSFL) Clean Up Workshop (ZOOM) and a meeting at City Hall to discuss the progress at Runkle Canyon. Additionally, he attended the Youth Impact Forum. He had a telephone call with the developer of Runkle Canyon. He stated he attended the Adventist Health Physician Network Primary Care Ribbon Cutting, the League of California Cities dinner event, a meeting in Sacramento to advocate for SB 64, and attended the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley 10 th Anniversary event.
Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the Simi Valley Elks Lodge First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs ZOOM call, the League of California Cities Policy Committee of Revenue and Taxation meeting, the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing- in Ceremony, and attended Supervisor Janice Parvin’s Town Hall.
Council Member Litster reported she conducted Community Projects Grant Review Committee interviews, attended the Bunting Ceremony at Fire Station 45 that honored Engineer Tommy Minadeo, the Simi Valley Veterans Foundation meeting, and is presently attending the Simi Valley Police Academy Training. She stated she attended the Youth Impact Forum, the League of California Cities dinner event, Enso Verde Grand Opening, Santa Susana Field Lab Public Scoping meeting, and the Simi Valley Education Teacher of the Month Award presentation. Council Member Litster attended the Simi Valley Elks Lodge First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner, presented a certificate to Dream House Studios, attended the VFW Post 10049 Gala Fundraiser Dinner, and attended the Ragtime performance at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
She attended the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony, the League of California Cities Environmental Committee meeting, and attended the Soroptimist International Quarter Mania fundraiser.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Bunting Ceremony at Fire Station 45 honoring Engineer Tommy Minadeo, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, the Soroptimist International of Simi Valley 10 th Anniversary
event, and hosted the Simi Valley Elks Lodge First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner. He stated he attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission Finance Committee meeting, the League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting, and the Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor Ceremony.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported she met with former Planning Commissioner John Castleberry, attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) meeting, the Simi Valley Elks Lodge First Responders of the Year Awards Dinner, and met with City directors. She reported she attended the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony and the Celebration of Life held for Tommy Minadeo.
18 Minutes March 31, 2025
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. to the meeting of April 7, 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,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees
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Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Board Secretary
19 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, California April 7, 2025
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Bill Klepper
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
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:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair 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
20 Minutes April 7, 2025
1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of an Honorary Resolution to the 2025 Community Volunteer of the Year (CC)
Office Specialist Candace Gray read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented 2025 Community Volunteer of the Year Peter Carrube with an Honorary Resolution.
(2) Presentation of an Honorary Resolution to the 2025 City Volunteer of the Year (CC)
Office Specialist Candace Gray read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented 2025 City Volunteer of the Year Al Brown with an Honorary Resolution.
(3) Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing the observance of Arbor Day and declaring the week of April 7 through April 13 as Simi Valley Arbor Week (CC)
Associate Planner Zarui Chaparyan read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Regional Forrester Darrick Carlson with a Proclamation declaring April 7 through April 13, 2025, as Simi Valley Arbor Week.
(4) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of April as Fair Housing Month (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Kelly Duffy read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Senior Management Analyst Cynthia McCullough with a Proclamation declaring the month of April as Fair Housing Month.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointments to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, the seven nominees to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee with terms commencing upon appointment and concluding when the City Council awards the FY 2025-26 CPG funding. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
21 Minutes April 7, 2025
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(2) Selection of two City Council members to conduct Americans with Disabilities Act Paratransit Advisory Committee interviews (Fuchiwaki)(CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to appoint City Council Members Ayala and Litster to interview and nominate prospective ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee members. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(3) Interview and appointment of Planning Commissioner (Perros)(CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Ayala moved to appoint Lee Kennedy to the Planning Commission for a term to become effective immediately. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by Fire Marshal Joe Morelli, Ventura County Fire Department, regarding the Fire Hazard Severity Maps (CC)
Fire Marshal Joe Morelli provided the City Council with a presentation regarding the Fire Hazard Severity Maps.
22 Minutes April 7, 2025
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Employment Service Advisory Board Chair Gloria Bowman (CC)
Youth Employment Service Advisory Board Chair Gloria Bowman provided an informational report to the City Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS, AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Gary Mahle, Simi Valley, CA, commented regarding residential fire breaks and the need for brush to be cleared in the hills.
2. Robert Isola and Arissbeth Romero (no address given), owners of Delicious Food (food truck), spoke on a Code Enforcement issue regarding how long the food truck may be parked in a location.
3. Anthony Angelini, Director of Government Affairs and Tourism, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, Simi Valley, CA, informed the City Council on upcoming Chamber events.
4. Jacqueline, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding noise issue s with airplane flight schools flying over Simi Valley.
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes commented on undergrounding utilities and fire prevention, asked Robert Isola and Arissbeth Romero to contact him regarding their food truck issue, and asked City Manager Argabrite for a status on Jacqueline’s concern regarding Van Nuys airplane flight schools' flight path over Simi Valley.
City Manager Samantha Argabrite shared that staff investigated the concern raised about airplane flight schools and found the City has no official jurisdiction over the Van Nuys Airport and stated the Federal Aviation Administration is the appropriate agency for noise complaints. She commented about the food truck issue and stated that staff will put together a memo for the City Council regarding what the current ordinance does.
Council Member Litster commented that she will contact a colleague who works with airports and inquire if there are other ways to address the concern regarding Van Nuys Airport’s flight schools' flight path over Simi Valley. She addressed the food truck issue and asked the City Manager for information on the time restriction in the ordinance.
She spoke about undergrounding utilities and fire prevention. 23 Minutes April 7, 2025
Mayor Pro Tem Judge addressed the food truck issue and asked for clarification as to where the food truck was parked.
Mayor Cavanaugh commented on underground utilities, addressed the food truck issue, and stated that the City Council will look more into the airplane flight schools flying over Simi Valley.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to an appeal (CUP -S-2025-0004) of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -S-2023-0011, a request to construct a 24,290 square foot industrial building with accompanying outdoor storage on a 3.84 acre vacant parcel; located north of 875 Cochran Street and approximately 500 feet west of First Street; a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and adoption of a resolution (Perros) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY DENYING AN APPEAL (CUP-S- 2025-0004) AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP-S-2023-0011, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 24,290 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING WITH ACCOMPANYING OUTDOOR STORAGE ON A 3.84 ACRE VACANT PARCEL; LOCATED NORTH OF 875 COCHRAN STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF FIRST STREET; AND A DETERMINATION
THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:31 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Doug Felbinger, Appellant, Simi Valley, CA, opposed.
2. Mike and Brian, Applicant, support.
3. Jeffrey G. Nerdin, For Our Nest, LLC, Thousand Oaks, CA, legal counsel for the applicant, support.
4. Pooja Nair, Ervin, Cohen & Jessup, Cochran Properties – Appellant, opposed.
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:43 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to adopt a resolution denying the appeal, upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of CUP-S- 2023-0011, and the determination that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act . Council Member/Director Ayala seconded the motion.
24 Minutes April 7, 2025
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: Council Member/Director Litster
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Authorize issuance of four purchase orders to purchase four emergency generators utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement for the Emergency Generators Project, CP76300050 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
ACTION: Approved purchase orders.
(2) Award contract to G&S Carpet Mills, Inc. for the City Hall Carpet Replacement Project, CP65500013, Specification No. SV 25-21 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to G & S Carpet Mills, Inc.
(3) Award contract for the construction of FY 2024- 25 Annual Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program, Community Development Block Grant, CP60000019, Specification No. SV 25-03 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3. Council Member/Director Ayala seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
25 Minutes April 7, 2025
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported that he attended the Simi Valley Royal High School Every 15 Minutes Program, met with City of Simi Valley Environmental Services Department Staff, attended Neighborhood Council #1 meeting, and volunteered at the Simi Valley Round Up Country Music Festival. He stated he attended the Simi Valley Youth Council Talent Show, met with City of Simi Valley Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki, and visited Enso Verde Senior Community facility.
Council Member Rhodes reported he attended the Sober Living & Recovery Home Task Force meeting, the Community Economic Human Development (CEHD) Committee prep meeting (ZOOM), the Simi Valley Royal High School Every 15 Minutes Program, and the honor of doing the flag salute at the Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District Board meeting that recognized Living Donor Day. He stated he attended Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Committee meetings, the Clean Power Alliance Board meeting, the Simi Valley Round Up Co untry Music Festival, and the Boys & Girls Club Masquerade Gala.
Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended SCAG Committee meetings, the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting, an d the Simi Valley Round Up Country Music Festival.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported she attended the Simi Valley Royal High School Every 15 Minutes Program, the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board meeting, the Simi Valley Royal High School Softball game, and the Simi Valley Round Up Country Music Festival.
Council Member Litster commented about the Simi Valley Education Foundation Lew Roth Award recipients. She also stopped by the Youth Council meeting, attended the Simi Valley Royal High School Every 15 Minutes Program, and attended the SCAG Regional Council and Policy Committee meeting. She reported she visited the Oakmont Open House, attended the Simi Valley Police Academy, was a judge for the Simi Valley Youth Council Talent Show, attended and volunteered at the Simi Valley Round Up Country Music Festival, and the American Association of University Women meeting.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Rhodes requested a future agenda item to bring a package of nine bills that have been proposed regarding sober living facilities within the City of Simi Valley and include the topic in the legislative platform. Council Member Litster seconded the motion.
26 Minutes April 7, 2025
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. in memory of Patty Maloney, Osmar Rodarte, and Ryan Kenedy , to the meeting of April 21 , 202 5, at 6:30 p.m.
There being no objections, the motion carried through
acclamation.
_________________________________
Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
________________________________
Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary
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