MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Simi Valley, California September 15, 2025
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Joey from Girl Scout Troup 65436 ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Pro Tern Judge, and Mayor/Chair
Cavanaugh
None
None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted a supplemental report for Consent Item 2.
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 TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1 B. It is the policy of the City Council that upon reaching 11 :30 p.m., the City Council will not address any new agenda items. Should the City Council continue to address agenda items past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order:
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
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
VWJD - Waterworks District No. 8
IDA - Industrial Development Authority
PFFA- Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority PFA- Public Financing Authority
SA - Successor Agency
LB - Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, VWJD, IDA, PFFA, PFA, SA, and/or LB after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA during normal business hours.
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2. 2 September 15, 2025
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 15 to October 15. 2025. as Hispanic Heritage Month (CC)
Assistant to the City Manager Angel Sierra read and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a Proclamation declaring September 15 to October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month, the proclamation was accepted by Gina Truncale and Anna Rosa Estavez.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming September 17 through September
23. 2025. as Constitution Week (CC)
Assistant to the City Manager Angel Sierra read a Proclamation declaring September 17 - September 23, 2025, as Constitution Week. (3) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of September 2025 as Emergency Preparedness Month (CC)
Emergency Services Manager Eileen Connors read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Emergency Preparedness Month. Accepting the proclamation were Disaster Service Workers Volunteers Phil Ankrom, Jesse Ramos, and Nick DeNicholas.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Brian Schumacher, Autism Society Ventura County, spoke about the importance of emergency preparedness to individuals with disabilities and their families, and in support of Emergency Preparedness Month.
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
38. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Update from Southern California Edison (CC)
Ian Anderson, Government Relations Manager, presented an update to the City Council from Southern California Edison.
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(2) Update on Economic Development Activities (Garibay) (CC) Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay provided the City Council with a presentation on Economic Development Activities.
(3) Update from Southern California Association of Governments (CC) Kame Ajise, Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), provided the City Council with an update from Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
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. Girl Scout Troop 65436, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about ways they have served the Community.
2. Jim McGillis, Simi Valley, CA, commented about code enforcement concerns, and in opposition to short term rentals in Simi Valley.
3. Alynne Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short term rentals in Simi Valley.
4. Anthony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short term rentals in Simi Valley.
5. Joseph Dobenski Jr., Camarillo, CA, spoke about his concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
6. Claudia, Camarillo, CA, spoke about her concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
7. Jamie Sanchez (no address given) ·commented about suicide and mental health awareness, access to care, and the effect on families and the community.
8. Ashley Fox (no address given) spoke about her concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
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4A.
The following submitted a speaker card but were not present when called:
1. Joseph Metcalfe & Katie Garibaldi (no address given)
2. Michael Shaw (no address given)
3. Lori Woodley (no address given), All It Takes
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Ayala commented on Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and addressed speakers who inquired about an agenda item, stating that the item will be on an upcoming agenda.
Council Member Rhodes addressed the issue raised regarding short-term rentals and noted that the City Council is awaiting the outcome of legislation currently on the Governor's desk.
Mayor Cavanaugh thanked all the speakers for coming to the meeting. She commented on an upcoming agenda item and spoke about her communication with the Simi Valley Unified School District.
City Manager Samantha Argabrite commented on the upcoming agenda item and stated it will be on the next agenda.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2025-2029 Regional Consolidated Plan to incorporate the Promote Economic Development Goal for Simi Valley to the Strategic Plan and decide that the amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Perros) (CC)
There being no public testimony or questions from the City Council, Mayor Cavanagh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:28 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to review and approve a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2025-2029 Regional Consolidated Plan to incorporate the Promote Economic Development Goal for Simi Valley to the Strategic Plan included in the Regional Consolidated Plan; authorize the submission of a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2025-2029 Regional Consolidated Plan to HUD; and determine that the Substantial Amendment is exempt from CEQA. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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None
5B. A public hearing to approve a Cross-Connection Control Plan and introduction of an ordinance establishing requirements for the installation, maintenance, and testing of backflow prevention assemblies and to prohibit cross-connections per the new cross connection control policy handbook regulations, and repealing Ordinance No. WWD- 18 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
6. Ordinance No. \/W\JD-19 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 ADDING CHAPTER 15 TO TITLE 6-SANITATION AND HEALTH OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY REPLACING ORDINANCE \/W\JD-18 AND ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND TESTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES AND THE PROHIBITION OF CROSS
CONNECTIONS PER CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL POLICY HANDBOOK
REGULATION
There being no public testimony, Mayor Cavanagh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:42 p.m.
ACTION:
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to approve the City of Simi ValleyNentura County Waterworks District No. 8 Cross-Connection Control Plan and introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance \/W\JD-19. Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion.
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
None
None
None
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
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7. 6 September 15, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended August 31, 2025 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Approval of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Authorization to apply for the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR- 4856 for the Box Canyon Pump Stations Emergency Generators Proiect (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approve of a Supplemental Budget Request in the amount of $5,431,816 for payment of 90% of the Federal Self Generation Incentive Program - Equity Resiliency {SGIP-ER) incentive generated from the installation of six Tesla battery energy storage systems at City facilities (Johnson) (CC) ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.
(5) Approval of an amended and restated agreement to provide household hazardous waste collection and disposal services to City of Moorpark residents and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Approved agreement with City of Moorpark.
(6) Approval of Assignment and Assumption Agreement for professional services between Telecom Law Firm, P.C., the City of Simi Valley, and Permitech Solutions Corporation, and authorization for the City Manager to execute any further non-monetary contract changes (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Approved Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
(7) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the Department of Housing and Community Development for use of Home Investment Partnerships Program funds and authorization for the City Manager to execute a Standard Agreement necessary to participate in the program (Perros) (CC)
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Resolution No. 2025-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM (HOME) AND EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY
AMENDMENTS, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-29.
(8) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Recipient Certifications and Assurances and related documents for submission to the California Department of Transportation for the State of Good Repair Program and Annual State Transit Assistance Funds (Fuchiwaki) (CC) Resolution No. 2025-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
RECIPIENT CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FOR THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE OF GOOD REPAIR
PROGRAM FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) FOR FY 2025-26
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-30.
ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge 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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8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Approval of City participation in the Regional Radio System and execution of a Use Agreement with the County of Ventura (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to approve the City's participation in the County of Ventura's Regional Radio System and execute a Use Agreement with the County of Ventura. Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
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Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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Consideration of Proposed Congressional Redistricting Maps and potential impacts to Simi Valley and possible action (Sumagaysay) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY OPPOSING THE PROPOSED CONGRESSIONAL
REDISTRICTING MAP THAT PLACES SIMI VALLEY IN DISTRICT 32 ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution 2025-31.
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REPORTS:
Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
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Council Member/Director Ayala
City Council/Board Memberffrustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported that he attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, Neighborhood Council #2 meeting, the Waste Management Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Grand Opening, and the Simi Valley Adventist Health 60th Anniversary Celebration. He reported he attended the Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) 21 meeting, the Simi Valley Police Department September 11 Dedication, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, the St.
Peter Claver Pista Sa Nayon Celebration (Filipino Heritage), and he volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament.
Council Member Rhodes reported that he attended and spoke at a Simi Valley Toastmasters meeting (ZOOM), the Waste Management Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Grand Opening, and the Simi Valley Adventist Health 60th Anniversary Celebration. He reported he attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast and the St. Peter Claver Pista Sa Nayon Celebration (Filipino Heritage).
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Council Member Litster reported that she attended the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, the Waste Management Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Grand Opening, the Simi Valley Adventist Health 60th Anniversary Celebration, and a meeting with SteelWave about the Simi Town Center . She reported that she attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting, the Simi Valley Police Department September 11 Dedication , the Neighborhood Council #3 meeting , and the St. Peter Claver Pista Sa Nayon Celebration (Filipino Heritage).
Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported that he attended the Mobility 21 , 2025 Summit: Chairs Roundtable (ZOOM) , the Simi Valley Police Department Foundation meeting, the Waste Management Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Grand Opening , and the Signals From DC Freight and Rail discussion (ZOOM) . He reported he attended the Mobility 21 Summit in Anaheim, the Simi Valley Elks House Committee meeting, and the St.
Peter Claver Pista Sa Nayon Celebration (Filipino Heritage).
Mayor Cavanaugh reported she attended the Waste Management Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Grand Opening, the Simi Valley Adventist Health Sixth Anniversary Celebration , and the St. Peter Claver Pista Sa Nayon Celebration (Filipino Heritage). 1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. in memory of Charlie Kirk, to the meeting of October 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
Dee Dee Cavanaugh , Mayor 6f the City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
._-1-f'lfffif""Mlanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/ Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary