Minutes — Simi Valley City Council, November 12, 2025

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

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP

SPECIAL MEETING

SIMI VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
3901 ALAMO STREET, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063
November 12, 2025
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imi Valley, California November 12, 2025
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LLED TO ORDER: 1:00 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh called the meeting to order.

PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Dee Dee Cavanaugh
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President
Cavanaugh
Remote: None

Absent: None

1. AG
ENDA REVIEW: None

2. PU

BLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

1. J
ames McGillis, Simi Valley, CA , spoke on enforcing regulations for unhosted short-term rentals, repainting city street lines, cataloging in- kind funds and donations, and funding monthly town hall meetings.

3. I
NFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
3 A. Welcome and Purpose (Argabrite)
C
ity Manager Argabrite provided an overview of the meeting's purpose and welcomed attendees.
3 B. City Budget Overview (Johnson)
D
eputy Administrative Services Director Johanna Medrano provided an overview of the City’s annual budget process, which begins in December, followed by departments Minutes November 12, 2025

preparing budget narratives in January outlining current -year accomplishments and goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The City Manager reviews the proposed budget in March, the City holds a public budget meeting in May, and the City Council considers the proposed budget in June. She also reviewed the City’s primary revenue sources and fund types, including the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds, and Capital Funds, and summarized the major components of the City’s annual budget.

Administrative Services Director Carolyn Johnson provided an overview of Supplemental Budget requests and the authority to accept and expend additional funds. She explained that Supplemental Budget requests may be necessary because of unexpected costs, changes in project scope, new mandates, price increases, or the receipt of grant awards and donations not anticipated when the annual budget was adopted. She also discussed the relationship between budgeted and actual revenues and expenditures, factors contributing to year -end surpluses, and the City’s conservative budgeting methodology. Director Johnson noted that surpluses may result from expenditures coming in below budget or revenues exceeding conservative projections. He emphasized the importance of prudent revenue estimates and ongoing monitoring of financial performance when evaluating available funds and supplemental budget requests.

Staff responded to questions and clarified that authorized positions are generally fully budgeted to ensure funding is available when vacancies are filled. When positions remain vacant, resulting salary and benefit savings may contribute to a year -end surplus; however, these savings are considered one-time because the positions remain authorized. Staff further clarified that a year-end surplus reflects the difference between actual revenues and expenditures and does not necessarily represent funds available for new purposes, as funds may be restricted, committed, assigned, needed to maintain reserves, or designated for other priorities.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

4A. Discussion of City Budget’s Strategic Alignment with Adopted City Council Focus Area Goals (Argabrite)

City Manager Argabrite provided an overview of the City Council’s goals and focus areas, as well as the priority projects identified for the City.

Staff responded to questions and clarified that the estimated cost of placing the TOT measure on the ballot is approximately $300,000, depending on associated outreach efforts, and noted that the City cannot advocate for its own ballot measure, requiring advocacy efforts to be conducted independently on a volunteer basis. Staff also explained that the approximately $150,000 identified for Code Enforcement would primarily support staffing costs and that the majority of the estimated $7.5 million to $16.5 million in costs presented is attribut ed to implementation of the compensation and classification study and achieving compensation parity. 2 Minutes November 12, 2025

4B. Presentation of Upcoming City Projects and Future Budget Impacts (Argabrite, Shorts, Fuchiwaki, Perros, Johnson, Gutierres)

City staff provided an overview of department al snapshots, highlighting upcoming projects and potential future budget impacts . Projects discussed included implementation of the Compensation Study, the former Sheriff’s Station, Public Safety Radio System, Public Records Request System upgrade, Traffic Signal Battery Backup, major and minor street pavement rehabilitation, Pace Scheduler for law enforcement, the Police Department’s planned migration to the cloud- based Versaterm system, and implementation of the Technology Master Plan.

Staff responded to questions and clarified that the Public Records Request system does not currently utilize artificial intelligence and confirmed that Versaterm includes system redundancy. Staff explained that the courts administer traffic violations , while the Information Services division is evaluating online payment options for parking violations. Staff further clarified that, pursuant to the Library lease agreement, the City is responsible for facility maintenance and any desired upgrades, and noted that the Police Department continues to evaluate alternative camera systems.

4C. Discussion and Possible Direction for FY 2026-27 Budget Priorities (Argabrite)

City Manager Argabrite requested direction from the City Council regarding priorities for the FY 2026-27 budget.

Following discussion, the City Council directed staff to prioritize and further evaluate the following projects, initiatives, and funding considerations as part of the City’s budget planning process:

• Backup batteries for traffic signals.
• Demolition of the former Sheriff’s Station.
• Lighting and reflective safety devices at school crosswalks. • Replacement of pothole and paving equipment.
• Salary and compensation comparison data.
• Development of a downtown area, including consideration of the Envision Simi Valley and Civic Center projects.
• Investment in and advancement of the Simi Valley Town Center. • Salary and compensation parity.
• Evaluation of a potential TOT measure.
• Opportunities to promote and expand filming in Simi Valley. • Development of a business attraction program.
• Incorporation of entertainment space into the Civic Center Master Plan. • Evaluation of Police Department and Code Enforcement efficiencies. • Discussion with the School District regarding preferential parking options. 3 Minutes November 12, 2025

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 3:17p.m.

_________________________________
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/
Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary

4 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.

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

SPECIAL MEETING

Simi Valley, California May 26, 2026

CALLED TO ORDER: 10:00 a.m.

Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh called the meeting to order.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Council Member Ayala.

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem
Litster, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: None

Absent: None

1. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None

1A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None

2. NEW BUSINESS:

2A. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming a local emergency and ratifying the City Manager’s proclamation of a local emergency (Argabrite) (CC)

Resolution No. 2026-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY.

ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-19.

ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to adopt Resolution 2026-19 proclaiming the existence of a local emergency and ratifying the City Manager’s proclamation of a local emergency issued May 21, 2026. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.

5 Minutes May 26, 2026

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3. REPORTS:

3A. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m. to the meeting of June 8, 2026.

_________________________________
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

_____________________________________
Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary
6 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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8

SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Simi Valley, California August 10, 2026

CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Judge , Mayor Pro Tem Litster, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: None

Absent: None

a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.

b. CLOSED SESSION:

(1) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):

Number of Matters: One (1)

• Jeff O’Brien v. City of Simi Valley: Workers’ Compensation Claim #605504

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 August 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mike Kort

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem
Litster, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: None

Absent: None

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1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted a supplemental report for Consent Calendar Item 7.

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, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, 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 Certificates of Commendation to the Simi Valley Girls Softball 10U Gold Champions (CC)

Deputy City Manager Heather Sumagaysay read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificates of Commendation to the Simi Valley Girls Softball 10U Gold Champions .

The 12 players namely Aaron Park, Kayliah Alvarenga, Stella Bryan, Peyton Contino, Katelyn Cotdero, Kyla Fairman, Riley Heschong, Mackenzy Magana , Leah Morado, Ava Motter, Kaitlyn Ouellette, Makenna Youssef and Coaches Monique Ouellette Evan Bryan and Marco Motter.

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

1. No name and address were provided, and speaker participated via Zoom. The speaker stated to keep Simi Valley clean.

8 Minutes August 10, 2026

3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

3A. APPOINTMENTS:

(1) Designation of City Council Members to interview and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council District Three Executive Board Members (Perros) (CC)

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved to designate one subcommittee, Mayor Cavanaugh and Council Member Ayala to conduct interviews and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council District Three Executive Board Members. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Litster, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3B. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

3C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

(1) Presentation of the 2025 State of the Region by David Maron (CC)

David Maron of the Ventura County Civic Alliance provided a presentation on the 2025 State of the Region Report, highlighting key findings and trends affecting Ventura County.

4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. Ben Davis, Piccola Tiny Homes, spoke regarding the housing crisis in the community and thanked the City Council for placing tiny homes on a future agenda.

2. Dale Steinek, no address given, spoke regarding her business and filming locations available within the community.

3. Michael Shaw, no address given, spoke regarding racism in the community and his concerns over waste materials being accepted by the city landfill. 9 Minutes August 10, 2026

4. Jame McGillis, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding the Oak Road development project and expressed concerns raised by the Tree Advisory Board regarding the preservation of oak trees in the development.

5. Anthony Thompson, Simi Valley, CA, expressed appreciation for the City’s Public Works Department for their responsiveness on street matters and spoke regarding the condition of street signs within the community.

6. Anthony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, suggested that public hearing notices be published in other local newspapers.

7. Frank Tomlinson, Vets and Valor , spoke in regard to an upcoming community event honoring veterans transitioning from military service.

8. Kate O’ Brien, Samaritan Center, spoke regarding the organization’s upcoming fundraisers.

9. Travis Foster, no address given, spoke regarding the increasing coyote population and commented on high rents in the community.

10. Ken Hurst, no address given, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the community and expressed concerns regarding Flock .

Cameras.

11. Madison Walrath, no address given, spoke regarding the increasing coyote population and related safety concerns in the community.

12. Jamie Sanchez, no address given, spoke regarding public safety funds and safety concerns within the community.

13. Ashley, no address given, expressed appreciation for community events that support residents and questioned the use of city funds for Police Department overtime.

4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

Council Member Ayala acknowledged the speakers who brought forward the community concerns and noted that a development matter would be discussed later in the meeting. He recognized City staff for their continued work and efforts. Council Member Ayala also discussed public hearing notices, the City’s banner program and the continued support for veterans. He highlighted the Samaritan Center fundraiser and discussed the growing coyote issue. He thanked members of the public for speaking and continuing to advocate for the community.
10 Minutes August 10, 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Litster thanked the speaker for raising concerns regarding the street signs and supported the suggestion of publishing public hearing notices in other newspapers. She spoke about community support for veterans , the upcoming Samaritan Center fundraiser, and addressed the increasing growing coyote issue. She acknowledged a speaker for community efforts to organize events, address concerns, and use Flock cameras. She thanked everyone who has come forward to speak about the safety of community members.

Mayor Cavanaugh acknowledged concerns regarding the tiny homes and thanked the speaker for bringing the matter before council. She also acknowledged concerns regarding street signage and discussed a potential veteran’s event. Mayor Cavanaugh highlighted the Samaritan Center fundraiser and thanked everyone who came forward to address community safety concerns. She stated that she would reach out to one of the speakers to coordinate a date for her to attend a community meeting. She stated she will contact Ve ntura County Animal Services in an effort to identify a solution to the growing coyote problem.

City Manager Argabrite responded to comments regarding Waste Management. She stated that food was accepted by WM as a result of the recent event, but no burnt food or building materials were accepted. She also provided an update on community outreach efforts related to coyote concerns in the community.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

5A. A public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment (GPA -2024-0003), Zone Change (Z -S-2025-0003), Specific Plan Amendment (SP -S-2025-0002), Planned Development Permit (PD-S-2025-0003) and Tentative Map (TT-2025-0002) to modify the approved 364-lot, 1770-acre Lost Canyons Development Project; located west of Tapo Canyon Road, east of Copperstone Lane, north of Anderson Drive and Ditch Road, and north and south of Lost Canyons Drive; an addendum to the previously approved Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; introduction of an ordinance and adoption of a resolution (Perros) (CC)

Ordinance No. 1374 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE (Z -S-2025-0003) AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SP-S- 2025-0002) FOR THE LOST CANYONS
DEVELOPMENT; AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND

REPORTING PROGRAM

Resolution No. 2026-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA- 2024-0003), PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PD-S-2025-0003) AND TENTATIVE MAP (TT- 2025-0002) TO RECONFIGURE THE APPROVED LOST CANYONS
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO RELOCATE 178 APPROVED LOTS FROM THE

SOUTH SIDE OF LOST CANYONS DRIVE TO THE NORTH SIDE, LOCATE TWO LOTS ON THE SOUTH END OF THE SITE FOR AN APPROVED 364 -LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON A 1,770 -ACRE SITE, LOCATED WEST OF TAPO

CANYON ROAD AND BENNETT ROAD, EAST OF COPPERSTONE LANE, NORTH

AND SOUTH OF LOST CANYONS DRIVE, AND NORTH OF ANDERSON DRIVE AND DITCH ROAD (LOST CANYONS); AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY

APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MITIGATION MONITORING

AND REPORTING PROGRAM

Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:36 p.m.

The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. Michael Shaw, spoke in support of the Lost Canyons Development.

2. James McGillis spoke in opposition to the Lost Canyons Development.

3. Anthony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about his concerns regarding the Lost Canyons Development.

4. Glen Becerra, spoke in support of the Lost Canyons Development.

5. Myan Spaccarelli, spoke about his concerns regarding the Lost Canyons Development.

6. Jon Friedman, spoke in support of the Lost Canyons Development.

The following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:

1. Jim Boyd, in support of the Lost Canyons Development project.

Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:59 p.m.

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved to Introduce Ordinance No. 1374 approving Zone Change (Z -S-2025-0003) and Specific Plan Amendment (SP-S-2025-0002); and adopt an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 approving General Plan Amendment (GPA -2024-0003), Planned Development Permit Modification (PD -S-2025-0003), and Tentative Map (TT -2025- 0002); and adopt an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.

12 Minutes August 10, 2026

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

5B. A public hearing to consider a proposed Preferential Parking zone fee and adoption of a resolution establishing a preferential parking zone fee (Spurgin) (CC)

Resolution No. 2026-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE FEE

Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 9:13 p.m.

The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. Gurteg Bedi, Simi Valley, spoke in support of the preferential parking zone fee.

Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:23 p.m.

ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 40 establishing an annual preferential parking zone fee and direct staff to implement Option 2 for partial recovery of costs for the preferential parking zone.

Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, 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

6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None

13 Minutes August 10, 2026

7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of June 22, 2026 (Blanco) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(2) Approval of a second amendment to the contract with Fortis Construction Services, Inc. for building plan review services (Perros) (CC)

ACTION: Approved Request.

(3) Approve Modification No. 1 to the agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. to revise integrated data sources (Shorts) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(4) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Projects Grant performance reports for the fourth quarter activities (Perros) (CC)

ACTION: Received and filed.

(5) Authorization to waive the bidding process pursuant to the Simi Valley Municipal Code, award a contract to Neptune Technology Group, LLC, for the purchase of cold-water meters and software, and authorize the City Manager to approve any subsequent contract amendments (Spurgin) (WWD)

ACTION: Awarded contract to Neptune Technology Group, Inc.

(6) Adoption of a resolution and award of a contract to Ovivo USA, LLC, for the east biological nutrient removal basins aeration diffuser replacements for the Sanitation Division’s BNR Diffusers Replacement Project, CP970482 (Spurgin) (CC)

Resolution No. 2026 -41 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OVIVO USA, LLC AND

COOMBS SERVICE GROUP DBA COOMBS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS

WITHOUT THE NEED FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE BNR EAST

BASINS AERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$495,093.51

ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-41.

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(7) Adoption of resolutions approving the June 29, 2026, and the July 13, 2026, Publicly Available Pay Schedules (Gutierres) (CC)

Resolution No. 2026-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN UPDATED CITYWIDE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 29, 2026, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5

Resolution No. 2026-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN UPDATED CITYWIDE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5

ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-37 and 2026-38.

(8) Adoption of a resolution for continuation of the local emergency proclaimed for the Sandy Fire (Argabrite) (CC)

Resolution No. 2026-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING AND RENEWING THE
PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY.

ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-42.

ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None

9. NEW BUSINESS: None

10. REPORTS:

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10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:

Council Member Ayala reported attending: Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) Swearing-in ceremony, Film Simi Valley Committee meeting, Peggy Sadler Memorial Scholarship Fund event, National Night Out event, City Manager meeting, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) Board of Directors meeting, Ventura County Community Foundation meeting, Youth Council Orientation Day event, and a Data Center webinar.

Council Member Rhodes reported attending: 2027 FTIP and Connect SoCal 2024 Public Hearing meeting, Senior Center Pancake Breakfast Planning meeting, SVPD Swearing-In ceremony, Officer Michael Clark Memorial ceremony, National Night Out event, Arena Ad Hoc Committee meeting, RSRPD Board of Directors meeting, Supervisor Parvin’s Popsicle Party event, Shoes for Little Souls event and SCAG Executive Director meeting.

Council Member Judge reported attending: SVPD Swearing-In ceremony, Miss Teen Moorpark and Miss Teen Simi Valley Scholarship competition, Peggy Sadler Memorial Scholarship Fund event, Officer Michael Clark Memorial ceremony and National Night Out event.

Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported attending: SVPD Swearing- In ceremony, Peggy Sadler Memorial Scholarship Fund event, meeting with the Governor’s Office, Officer Michael Clark Memorial ceremony, National Night Out event, Arena Ad Hoc Committee meeting, RSRPD Board of Directors meeting, Moorpark College State of the College Address event, Supervisor Parvin’s Popsicle Party event, City Manager meeting, Tri-Agency meeting and Youth Council Orientation Day.

Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending a meeting with the Simi Youth Baseball 16U All- Star Team, a meeting with the Governor’s Office, the National Night Out event, the RSRPD Board of Directors meeting, and the Tri-Agency meeting.

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 9:43 p.m. in memory of Richard L. Strayer, to the meeting of August 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.

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______________________________________
Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary

17 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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8

SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Simi Valley, California August 24, 2026

CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem Litster, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: Council Member Judge

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 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) Local 721

CALLED TO ORDER: 6:35 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)

CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: Senior City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Allan Mann.

Senior City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez read that this City Council meeting is being conducted pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953, in that Council Member Mike Judge is on board (Cruise Ship) Norwegian Bliss, and he is participating telephonically.

18 Minutes August 24, 2026

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: Council Member Judge

Absent: None

Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh recognized Senior City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez to confirm specific questions for Council Member Mike Judge, who participated telephonically. All Council Members present indicated that they were able to hear Council Member Judge clearly.

1. AGENDA REVIEW: None

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, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).

1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None

1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

(1) Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation to Stratis Perros being honored as the recipient of the United Way Milton M. Teague Award for Outstanding Community Volunteerism (CC)

City Manager Samantha Argabrit e read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a Certificate of Commendation to Stratis Perros for being honored as the recipient of the United Way Milton M. Teague Award for Outstanding Community Volunteerism.

19 Minutes August 24, 2026

(2) Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation to the Simi Valley 16U Pony Colt World Series participants and team member recognition for receiving the Batting Champion Award (CC)

Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificate of Commendation to the Simi Valley 16U Pony Colt World Series participants and team member recognition for receiving the Batting Champion Award.

The players’ names are Carter Acosta , Owen Ball, Connor Barwick, Issac Elizondo, Wyatt Fennel , Dylan Ferguson, Thomas Ho , Sawyer Jackson , Reid Marrs , Dylan Molnar, Kade Monica, Ryder Morehouse, Blake Ouellette, Makai Saiki, Shane Smith, Christian Torres and Coaches, Mike Smith, Marty Monica and Luke Barrett.

2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

3A. APPOINTMENTS: None

3B. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

3C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

(1) Visit Simi Valley Program Update by Anthony Angelini, Director of Tourism and Government Affairs (CC)

Director of Tourism and Government Affairs, Anthony Angelini, presented the Visit Simi Valley Program Update 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. Ben Davis, Piccola Tiny Homes, spoke regarding local housing issues and the potential for tiny homes as a housing solution.

2. Michael Shaw, no address given, spoke regarding pollution concerns at Chivo Canyon, the racial incident that occurred last year and actions taken by the Council in response to the incident, and recommended curb painting at street corners.

3. Dale Steinek, no address given, Ultimate Locations, spoke regarding the film industry and the economic and community benefits of filming in the City.

20 Minutes August 24, 2026

4. Jamie Sanchez, no address given, recognized Suicide Prevention Month, Pain Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. She also addressed immigration enforcement in the community.

Remote Speaker:

1. Anthony Thompson, no address given, expressed concerns regarding the company AeroVironment relocating to another city.

4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

Council Member Rhodes clarified information regarding housing and stated that Chivo Canyon is outside the City’s jurisdiction. He noted that the City made every effort to work with AeroVironment to remain in the community.

City Manager Argabrite addressed AeroVironment’s relocation, curb painting concerns, and clarified that Chivo Canyon is under the jurisdiction of the Park District.

She also outlined the Youth Council ’s efforts to provide education and community support following last year’s incident.

Council Member Ayala said the City Council will consider tiny homes in October and address curb painting. He also thanked speakers for their support of veteran events.

Mayor Pro Tem Litster recognized a speaker’s mentorship efforts and clarified that consequences were imposed on those involved in last year’s incident and highlighted efforts made by the Youth Council to address bullying and racial concerns. She also thanked speakers for their efforts to promote film production and support the veteran community and the 13 Souls Run.

Council Member Judge thanked members of the public who participated in public comments.

Mayor Cavanaugh recognized the 13 Souls Run as a successful event and emphasized the City’s commitment to supporting events.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None

6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None

21 Minutes August 24, 2026

7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster pulled Consent Calendar Item 6 for discussion. Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh also commented, noting for the community that the stretch of roadway referenced in Consent Item 6 is scheduled to be repaved, and highlighted Consent Item 4, under which the City will purchase a new asphalt patch truck to help maintain and improve road conditions.

(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of April 20 and July 27, 2026 (Blanco) (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)

ACTION: Approved request.

(2) Approve response to the Ventura County Grand Jury 2025- 2026 Countywide Response to Public Complaints About Fireworks report (Shorts) (CC)

ACTION: Approved Request.

(3) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended July 31, 2026 (Johnson) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(4) Approval of the purchase of one Asphalt Patch Truck from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $324,693.91 for the Streets Division, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (Spurgin) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(5) Designation of the City’s voting delegate and alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting (Blanco) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(6) Award a contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $1,974,105.98 for the construction of FY 2026- 27 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program:

Los Angeles Avenue (First Street to Erringer Road), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 26-21 (Spurgin) (CC)

ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.

(7) Award a contract to Aquatic Bioassay & Consulting Laboratories, Inc., to conduct an annual bioassessment at the Water Quality Control Plant (Spurgin) (CC)

ACTION: Awarded contract to Aquatic Bioassay & Consulting Laboratories, Inc.
22 Minutes August 24, 2026

(8) Adopt a resolution approving the Final Map and accepting the Public Improvements for Tract No. 6018 (Spurgin) (CC)

Resolution No. 2026-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 6018

ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-43.

ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 to 8. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:

8A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1374 approving a change of zone (Z-S-2025-0003) and Specific Plan amendment (SP-S-2025-0002) for the Lost Canyons Development; and an addendum to the previously approved Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Perros) (CC)

Ordinance No. 1374 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE (Z-S-2025-0003) AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SP-S- 2025-0002) FOR THE LOST CANYONS
DEVELOPMENT; AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND

REPORTING PROGRAM

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1374. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9. NEW BUSINESS: None
23 Minutes August 24, 2026

10. REPORTS:

10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:

Council Member Ayala reported attending: Grocery Outlet Grand Re-Opening, Krusty Crepes Grand Opening, Youth Employment Services Committee meeting, Groundbreaking for Industrial development, City Manager meeting, St. Peter Clavel Job Fair, Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) meeting, Congressman Brad Sherman meeting, 13 Souls Run event, Council on Aging Fundraiser event, and Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) Swearing-In ceremony.

Council Member Rhodes reported attending: Chair briefing for RHNA Subcommittee, RHNA Subcommittee meeting, Arena Subcommittee meeting with Iceoplex ownership, Grocery Outlet Grand Re- Opening, Groundbreaking for Industrial development, Statewide Insurance Market Update meeting, Screening of Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11, Congressman Brad Sherman meeting, 13 Souls Run event and SVPD Swearing-In Ceremony.

Council Member Judge reported attending: Grocery Outlet Grand Re-Opening, Krusty Crepes Grand Opening, and the Groundbreaking for Industrial development.

Mayor Pro Tem Litster reported attending: The Department of Energy Connect Community Update meeting, Iceoplex meeting, Grocery Outlet Grand Re- Opening, Salvation Army Food Pantry event, Groundbreaking for Industrial development, Ventura County of Governmen ts (VCOG) Administrative meeting, Congressman Sherman meeting, 13 Souls Run event, Kids N’ Things Ribbon Cutting, Council on Aging (COA) Fundraiser event and SVPD Swearing-In ceremony.

Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending: Meeting with City Manager to discuss industrial vacancies, Krusty Crepes Grand Opening, Lead Like Her Forum, 13 Souls Run event, and Kids N’ Things Ribbon Cutting.

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 8:07p.m., to the meeting of September 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

There being no objections, the motion carried through
acclamation.

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Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary

Simi Valley City CouncilNovember 12, 2025

Simi Valley City Council
November 12, 2025