Staff Report — Simi Valley City Council, November 17, 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 each agenda item.

CC – City Council PFA – Public Financing Authority
WWD – Waterworks District No. 8 SA – Successor Agency
IDA – Industrial Development Authority LB – Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees PFFA – Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, WWD, IDA, PFFA, PFA, SA, and/or LB after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA during normal business hours.

AGENDA ITEM NO.

Consent (1)

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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imi Valley, California May 19, 2025
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:30 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 5:31 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):

Numb
er of Matters: One (1)
(2) Conference with Labor Negotiator – Labor Negotiations (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):

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ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721
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ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Managers Association C
ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Officers Association C
ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Engineers Association C
ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Unrepresented Employees: Accounting Projects Analyst, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Minutes May 19, 2025
Officer, Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Community Services Manager, Assistant Planner, Assistant Public Works Director, Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant Waterworks Services Manager, Associate Planner, Budget & Administrative Officer, Budget Officer, Chief of Police, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Compliance Manager, Code Compliance Officer, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Communications Manager, Communications Systems Coordinator, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Director, Community Services Manager, Counter Services Technician I, Counter Services Technician II, Crime Analysis and Prevention Manager, Crime Analyst, Cultural Arts Center Technical Coordinator, Customer Services Manager, Customer Services Supervisor, Deputy Administrative Services Director (Budget & Purchasing), Deputy Administrative Services Director (Fiscal Services), Deputy Administrative Services Director (Information Services), Deputy City Attorney, Deputy City Clerk, Deputy City Manager, Deputy Community Services Director, Deputy Director/Economic Development, Deputy Director/Housing & Special Projects, Deputy Director/Police Administration & Communication, Deputy Environmental Services Director, Deputy Environmental Services Director (Building Official), Deputy Environmental Services Director (City Planner), Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Public Works Director (Administration), Deputy Public Works Director (Environmental Compliance), Deputy Public Works Director (Maintenance Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Sanitation Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Transit), Deputy Public Works Director (Waterworks Services), Digital & Print Media Coordinator, Emergency Services Coordinator, Emergency Services Manager, Enterprise Systems Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator, Environmental Services Director, Executive Assistant, Fiscal Services Supervisor, Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator, Home Rehabilitation Coordinator, Human Resources Analyst, Information Services Analyst I, Information Services Analyst II, Investigative Assistant, Laboratory Chemist, Laboratory Supervisor, Landscape Archi tect, Legal Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Management Analyst, Management Assistant, Payroll Coordinator, Permit Services Coordinator, Permit Services Supervisor, Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Operations Manager, Plant Operations Supervisor, Plant Support Systems Manager, Plant Support Systems Manager, Police Communications & Records Manager, Police Maintenance Supervisor, Police Records Manager, Police Records Supervisor, Police Services Supervisor, Principal Information Services Analyst, Principal Planner/Zoning Administrator, Public Works Director, Risk Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Administrative Officer, Senior Assistant City Attorney, Senior Code Compliance Officer, Senior Crime Analyst, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Information Services Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Staff Accountant, Supervising Building Inspector, Supervising Public Works Inspector, Transit Finance Manager, Transit Operations Manager, Transit Supervisor, Treasury Officer, Utility Services Specialist, Wastewater Collection 2 Minutes May 19, 2025
System Supervisor, Water Distribution Supervisor, Water Field Services Supervisor, Water Operations Supervisor, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster I, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster II, Workers’ Compensation Manager, Workers’ Compensation Supervisor
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 May 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Bobby Calderon
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
R emote: None

Absent: None

1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted Item 3C(1) will be moved ahead of Item 3B(1) and supplemental material was provided for Item 9A. Council Member Litster requested Item 9A be moved ahead of Item 7.
1A. ACTION: Council Member Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion. (CC)
ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor 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:

M OTION: 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 May 18 through May 24, 2025, as Public Works Week (CC)
3 Minutes May 19, 2025
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Assistant Public Works Director Al Sexton and Deputy Public Works Director Ben Gonzalez with a Proclamation declaring the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as Public Works Week.
(2) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members (CC)
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enior Management Analyst Cynthia McCullough read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members Al Brown, Bobby Calderon, Laura Hurd, Gerald Placeres, Revathi Pudhota, Theresa Ramirez, and Aman Sreejith with Certificates of Appreciation.

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

3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Selection of up to two City Council Members to participate in the Ventura County Film Commission Roundtable (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Litster moved to select Mayor Cavanaugh and Council Member Ayala to participate in the Ventura County Film Commission Roundtable .

Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) I nformational presentation by Youth Council member James LeQuang (CC) Y
outh Council Member James LeQuang provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and WM regarding fire debris and the Simi Valley Landfill
4 Minutes May 19, 2025
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l. Eric R. Swenson U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Nicole Stetson Sr. District Landfill Manager, Waste Management, presented the City Council with a presentation regarding fire debris and the Simi Valley Landfill.

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

The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. M
aiya (no address given) spoke regarding public safety and off -leash dogs in public spaces.

2. M
ike Houser, Camarillo, CA, Co -Chair of New West Symphony Summerfest Annual Dinner Concert, shared about the event that will be held on June 29. 3 . Mike Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, asked the City Council to consider having a quarterly meeting with the Neighborhood Councils, and a town hall meeting twice a year.

4. P
at Lewis, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley Library Foundation, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds for improvements to the Simi Valley Library.

5. N
ancy Mason (no address given), Vice President , Board of Directors, Samaritan Center, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds for a backup generator.

6. J
ennifer Frank, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds to renovate the Simi Valley Library Teen Center.

7. J
ohn Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding his concerns with the waste being brought to the Simi Valley Landfill from the Los Angeles fires, and requested independent air monitoring.

8. K
arey Muller (no address given), Simi Valley Library Foundation, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds to renovate the Simi Valley Library Teen Center.

9. H
oward Pechter (no address given), Board of Directors , Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, announced the upcoming State of the City presentation, and shared that the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce is a co-sponsor.

10. J
an Glasband, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley Cultural Association, asked Council to reconsider Community Projects Grant funds for the Simi Valley Cultural Association.
5 Minutes May 19, 2025
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment Pre- screening review of GPPS-2025-0001 (SteelWave, LLC), a request to change the General Plan Land Use designation for portions of the Mall District within the Simi Valley Town Center Specific Plan from General Commercial to High Density and Very High Density Residential to make the district a horizontal mixed- use site for a site located at 1555 Simi Town Center Way (Perros) (CC)
Ma
yor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:30 p.m.

T he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. G
regg Hall, Managing Director SteelWave, presented the project.

2. M
ike Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, commented in support of the project.

3. J
ohn Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project but voiced his concerns about the density and how many units could be built.

4. J
eff DiJulius (no address given), Simi Valley Town Center, spoke in support of the project.

5. R
yan Prem (no address given) spoke in support of a mixed- use plan but voiced concerns about the percentage of retail space.

6. I
an Schantz, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project.

7. T
odd Huber, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project and voiced a concern about the 2 museums located at the mall.

8. B
ob Cottle, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project.

9. J
eff Pedersen, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project.

10. S
cott Hansen, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the project.

11. R
obert Ortiz, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of the project.

The following submitted a speak card in support of, or opposition to the project but did not wish to speak:

1. A
lice Redondo, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
6 Minutes May 19, 2025

2. Chris Redondo, Simi Valley, CA, opposed

3. Alpha Alemany (no address given), support

4. Angie Kirk, Simi Valley, CA, Quilty Pleasures, support

5. Mary Ann Lewis, Simi Valley, CA, support

6. Joy Alvarez (no address given), Gotta Dance, support

7. Ben Alvarez (no address given), Gotta Dance, support

8. W. Wright, Simi Valley, CA, VFW, support

9. Kelly Evens (no address given), support

10. Glen Becerra (no address given) support

11. Ann Alise Lopez, Simi Valley, CA, Ajna Urban Yoga, support

12. Nathan Hemmons (no address given), LA Family Fitness, support

13. Courtney Leibowitz (no address given), support

14. Jennifer Huber (no address given), support

15. Anonymous (no address given) support

16. Jasmine (no address given) support

17. Cindy Roe (no address given), Simi Town Center, support

18. Eden Holt (no address given), Simi Valley Town Center, support

19. Josephine Sotomayor (no address given), support

20. Linda Haro, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Town Center, support

21. Rose Margolis (no address given), Simi Valley Town Center, support

22. Sonia Sotomayor (no address given), support

23. Susan Eyebrow Threading (no address given), support

24. Brent Ramirez (no address given), Born To Perform Studio, support

25. John Southwick (no address given), opposed

26. Seven (no address given), comment only
Ma
yor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:48 p.m.

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Judge moved to authorize GPPS-2025-0001 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment, a request to change the General Plan Designation for portions of the Mall District within the Simi Valley Town Center Specific Plan from General Commercial to High Density and Very High Density; direct the applicant to address specific City Council requests and comments raised by the City Council at the Public Hearing; Authorize GPPS-2025-0001 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment, a request to change the General Plan Designation for portions of the Mall District within the Simi Valley Town Center Specific Plan from General Commercial to High Density and Very High Density, as presented.

Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
NAYS: Council Member Litster
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7 Minutes May 19, 2025

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

The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. T
raci Connett (no address given), Shepherd of the Valley, thanked the City Council for their support and spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds that will assist with food insecurity.

2. N
atalie Helton (no address given), Many Mansions, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds that will assist with the purchase of new heating and air conditioning systems.

3. C
indy Slack, Simi Valley, CA, Simi Valley Library Foundation, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds to renovate the Simi Valley Library Teen Center.

4. N
ikki Lian and Gabby Sifuentes (no address given), Body Brain Train, spoke in support of Community Projects Grant funds and thanked the City Council.

5. G
ina Truncale (no address given), Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation, asked Council if there was other funding to assist with the Hispanic Heritage Festival since they would not be receiving the Community Projects Grant.

6. M
elissa Bumstead (no address given), Parents Against Santa Susana Field Lab, spoke in support of an independent air monitoring system.

7. G
reg Litster, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the sewer fee increase.

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

1. S
teven Cosgrove (no address given), Simi Valley Cultural Association The following submitted speaker cards but were not present when called:

1. D
awn Cosgrove (no address given)

2. Mariam Siddia (no address given)

3. Sandra Fernandez-Achenbach, Simi Valley, CA

4. Seven (no address given)

5. Sarah Sauer (no address given)
8 Minutes May 19, 2025
6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

M
ayor Pro Tem Judge addressed concerns about the waste from the fires that is going into the Simi Valley Landfill and stated he was put at ease about the toxicity. He commented that the fire event is an emergency of epic proportions and shared the need for surrounding communities to come together to help people.

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ouncil Member Litster commended the non-profits and organizations at the meeting for all they do and stated they are all deserving of receiving grant funds . S he recognized Melissa Bumstead for her comments about an independent air monitoring system.

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ouncil Member Rhodes thanked everyone who came and spoke on behalf of the non-profits, and stated he felt a comment made by Mr. Litster was inappropriate.

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ouncil Member Ayala stated he will vote the way he thinks is best for the City and what he thinks the people want.

M
ayor Cavanaugh thanked everyone for attending the meeting and commented that the representatives of the non-profits and organizations present are what help make this Community great.

9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Award of Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Community Projects Grant Program Funds (Perros) (CC)
A CTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to award $150,000 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 2025- 26 to the agencies as recommended by the Community Projects Grant Review Committee and authorize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards. Mayor Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9 Minutes May 19, 2025

7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

C
ouncil Member Litster pulled Items 4 and 7 for discussion. (1) Review the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report approving the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition and Use Policy for the Police Department (Shorts) (CC)
A CTION: Received and filed.
(2) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended April 30, 2025 (Johnson) (CC)
A CTION : Approved request.
(3) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024- 25 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports for the third quarter activities (Perros) (CC) A CTION : Approved request.
(4) Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) to implement a Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program for conceptual infill redevelopment planning of the Simi Valley Metrolink Train Station site (Perros) (CC)
A CTION : Approved request.
(5) Approval of a one-year contract extension with Ventura County Animal Services for Fiscal Year 2025- 26, and authorization for the City Manager to execute all requisite documents (Perros) (CC)
A CTION : Approved contract extension with Ventura County Animal Services. (6) Waive the bidding process pursuant to the Simi Valley Municipal Code; renew a contract with Token Transit, Inc. as a digital sales outlet for mobile ticketing; and authorize the City Manager to approve any subsequent contract amendments (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Token Transit.
10 Minutes May 19, 2025
(7) Authorize issuance of purchase order to New Flyer of America, Inc. for the acquisition of six (6) battery electric replacement transit buses through California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) / Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA) Cooperative Contract No. 23- 01 New Flyer, and approve a Supplemental Budget Request with an interfund transfer from the Local Transportation Fund (Fund 238) to the Transit Fund (Fund 750), CP75000015 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved purchase order for New Flyer of America, Inc. (8) Adoption of a resolution approving the City of Simi Valley’s Title VI Program (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025- 11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY’S TITLE VI

PROGRAM
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-11.
(9) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute certifications and assurances and appoint authorized agent for any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025 -12 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND

APPOINT AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR

THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS

PROGRAM (LCTOP) FUNDS
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-12.
(10) Adoption of resolutions initiating the Fiscal Year 2025-26 assessments process for Landscape District No. 1 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025-13 - RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 IN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1 PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE § 22624 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A

PUBLIC HEARING
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-13.

A CTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 11 Minutes May 19, 2025
through 3, 5, 6, and 8 through 10. Mayor Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A CTION: Council Member Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 4 .

Mayor Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
NAYS: Council Member Litster
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A CTION: Council Member Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 7, amended to purchase as few buses as possible while retaining funding. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

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

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
8A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1363 establishing a schedule of sanitation fees and charges and repealing Ordinance No. 1300 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) O rdinance No.1363 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF SANITATION FEES AND CHARGES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1300
A CTION: Mayor Pro Tem Judge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1363 . Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion:

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
NAYS: Litster
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12 Minutes May 19, 2025

9. NEW BUSINESS: None

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

C ouncil Member Ayala reported attending the Thrive Grove Ribbon Cutting, assisted with the set up of the traveling Veterans Memorial Wall, attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast, and attended the Punch a Thon fundraiser. He attended a tour of the Shooting Range, conducted ADA Paratransit Committee interviews, attended the public discussion on the Santa Susana Field Lab Groundwater Cleanup (ZOOM), the Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) Committee meeting, the Simi Valley PTA/PTSA Council Honorary Service Awards , and the Youth Council Teen Wellness Night.

C ouncil Member Rhodes reported he was out of the Country during this period.

C ouncil Member Litster reported she toured Waste Management Landfill, met with representatives of Enso Verde, attended the Simi Valley Citizens Police Academy, and performed with the Simi Valley Community Orchestra at Strathearn Historical Park for Mother’s Day. She reported attending the Council On Aging meeting, a tour of the Shooting Range, met with City Attorney Ford, and conducted ADA Paratransit Committee interviews. Council Member Litster reported she attended the Santa Susana Field Lab Groundwater Clean Up discussion (Zoom), the Wildfire & PSPS Pre-Season Briefing for Local and Tribal Governments webinar, the Town Center Mall Merchants’ meeting, and attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting. Council Member Litster stated she graduated from the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy and attended a Veterans Resource Fair at Royal High School.

M ayor Pro Tem Judge shared that the correct name for the Shooting Range is the Simi Valley Police Training Facility. He reported he met with Waste Management regarding citizen concerns about the landfill, attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting, and the Simi Valley PTA/PTSA Council Honorary Service Awards.

Ma yor Cavanaugh reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Committee meeting, the VCAS Committee meeting, the EDC Board meeting, and attended the Simi Valley Police Department Citizens Academy Graduation. She reported me eting with City Manager Argabrite and met with representatives of the Simi Town Center.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
13 Minutes May 19, 2025
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 11:16 p.m. in memory of Paul and Matthew Kerkovitz and Dick Rhoads, to the meeting of June 9, 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
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Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk
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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
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imi Valley, California June 9, 2025
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on June 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Luis Garibay
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

1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted supplemental material on Item 9B. 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.

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge 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
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:
15 Minutes June 9, 2025
M OTION: 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 month of June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (CC)
S
enior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Diversity Collective Executive Director Tess Allen with a proclamation declaring the month of June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

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

1. D
r. Sandra Aldama, Newbury Park, CA, spoke in support of the LGBTQ+ Community and the Proclamation declaring the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(2) Reappointments of Trustees Litster and Ayala to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees and adoption of a resolution (Garibay) (LB) Resolution No. PL- 36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD

OF TRUSTEES REAPPOINTING TRUSTEES LITSTER AND AYALA TO THE SIMI

VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ACTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No.

PL-36 reappointing Trustees Litster and Ayala to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees for additional terms beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

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

The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. D
onna Smith, President of Kiwanis Club Simi Valley, Simi Valley, CA, announced the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam Fireworks Extravaganza will be held July 4th at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park.

2. B
rian Davis, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board member, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the City Council for their support. He commented that the Chamber again received the California Chamber of Commerce President’s Circle Award and announced upcoming Chamber events.

3. D
aniel Wiener, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the Simi Valley Police Department for their quick response to a vandalism incident at his home.

4. M
ichael Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, thanked the City Council for moving forward with the Bicycle Master Plan and asked that there be more opportunity for the public to provide input to the plan.

5. S
haron Lorkowski, Rotary Club of Simi Valley Youth Exchange Officer, Simi Valley, CA, commented on the success of an exchange student from Romania who attended Royal High School, and thanked Council Member Rhodes and Mayor Cavanaugh for being a host family.

6. G
reg Litster, Simi Valley, CA, made a public apology to Council Member Ayala for being unkind at the prior City Council meeting. He spoke on the recent budget meeting he attended and suggested that public employees’ benefits be considered.

The following submitted a speaker card but was not present when called:

1. S
ean E. Enloe, M.D., Newbury Park, CA
4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

C
ouncil Member Litster thanked Donna Smith and the Kiwanis Club for the upcoming fireworks celebration, thanked Daniel Wiener for speaking about the quick response he got from Officer Shawl of the Simi Valley Police Department, recognized Mike Shaw’s comments, and addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, stating it was a joy to have her in our City.
17 Minutes June 9, 2025
C ouncil Member Ayala commented about the upcoming Fourth of July event and that it is illegal to set off your own fireworks. He recognized the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce for achieving the top five percent in the State, and thanked Daniel Wiener for speaking about his good experience with Officer Shawl of the Simi Valley Police Department. Council Member Ayala advised Mike Shaw that the City Focus Newsletter has a survey for community input on the B icycle Master Plan . He addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, and commented that it was nice to have her here. Council Member Ayala thanked Mr. Litster, and he requested lights for City Hall to recognize Pride Month.

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ouncil Member Rhodes thanked Donna Smith and the Kiwanis Club for the upcoming fireworks celebration, thanked Daniel Wiener for speaking about his good experience with Officer Shawl of the Simi Valley Police Department, and addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, stating she will be missed. He spoke about the Rotary Club’s Foreign Exchange Student Program and s hared if anyone is interested in becoming a host family, he is happy to talk about the benefits and responsibilities.

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yor Pro Tem Judge thanked Daniel Wiener for sharing his good experience with the Simi Valley Police Department and Officer Shawl. He addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, and stated he was glad she got to spend time in Simi Valley.

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yor Cavanaugh thanked Donna Smith and the Kiwanis Club for the upcoming fireworks celebration, addressed Brian Davis, and spoke about the good relationship between the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Simi Valley, and she thanked Daniel Wiener for sharing his good experience with Officer Shawl of the Simi Valley Police Department. She addressed Maria, the foreign exchange student, and expressed that she will be missed.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

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

7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

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ouncil Member Litster pulled Consent Item 2 for discussion. (1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of November 18, December 2 and 16, 2024 (Blanco) (CC)
A CTION: Approved minutes.
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(2) Approval of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Operating Plan (Garibay) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(3) Receipt of the Simi Valley Council On Aging Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Budget (Garibay) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(4) Approval of revenue funding source adjustment for capital projects and a Supplemental Budget Request authorizing the transfer of funds from Local Transportation Development Act Fund (Fund 238) to Transit Fund (Fund 750) (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request.

(5) Authorization the City Manager to execute a subsequent purchase order with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for structural and roof reinforcement, and server room heating, ventilation, and air conditioning replacement upgrade at the Transit Maintenance Facility, utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Construction Contract No. CA-R7-HVAC-101723-AES, and approval of Supplemental Budget Request and interfund transfer (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION: Approved purchase order with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc.

(6) Approval to participate in the Turnkey Turf Transformation Program and authorize the City Manager to approve and execute the Turnkey Turf Transformation Program contract (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION: Approved contract.

(7) Approval of a second amendment to the contract with Vasquez & Company, LLP for professional auditing services (Johnson) (CC/WWD/FFA/SA/LB)

ACTION: Approved second amendment with Vasquez & Company, LLP.

(8) Award a contract for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, Specification No. SV 25-24 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION: Awarded contract to Econolite Systems, Inc.

(9) Award a contract for the construction of the FY 2024- 25 Annual Slurry Seal 19 Minutes June 9, 2025
Program, CP60000032, Specification No. SV 25-14 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. (10) Award contract for the construction of FY 2024-25 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Yosemite Avenue (Katherine Street to the 118 Freeway), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 24-12R (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Onyx Paving Company.
(11) Award contract for the construction of FY 2024- 25 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Fitzgerald Road (Erringer Road to Sycamore Drive), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 25-19 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Onyx Paving Company.
(12) Approval of the renewal of annual agreements for software maintenance and technology support (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved annual agreement.
(13) Adoption of a resolution establishing the City’s Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Appropriations Limit (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025- 14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-14.
(14) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the levy of a special tax for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 for Community Facilities District No. 2004- 1 of the City of Simi Valley (Town Center Project) (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025- 15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE CITY OF

SIMI VALLEY (TOWN CENTER PROJECT), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-15.

A CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved to approve 20 Minutes June 9, 2025
Consent Calendar Items 1 and 3 through 14. 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
A CTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item 2. 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

8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None

9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Review and approval of the FY 2025- 26 budget, approval of Five- Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, approval of FY 2025-26 Transit Budget and program of projects, and adoption of resolutions (Johnson) (CC/WWD/SA/LB)
R esolution No. 2025-16 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 49 UNITED STATES CODE CHAPTER 53 AND FOR ANY TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE AND

OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT

ADMINISTRATION
R esolution No. 2025-17 – A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF SIMI

VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 21 Minutes June 9, 2025
FOR THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY APPROVING THE FY 2025-26 ANNUAL BUDGET AND THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2025 -26 TO FY 2029-30
A CTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster moved to approve the Simi Valley Transit FY 2025- 26 Program of Projects to be forwarded to the Ventura County Transportation Commission; and adopt Resolution No. 2025- 16 authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit the filing of grant applications with the FTA; and amend the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 to include the Radio Communication Project and adopt Resolution No. 2025- 17/WWD- 298/SA-14/PL-37 approving the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025- 26 to FY 2029- 30 incorporating the previously adopted budgets for the Cultural Arts Center and Council O n Aging. 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
9B. Authorize the Mayor to Support Method of Advocacy for the Delta Conveyance Project included in the Governor’s Proposed Trailer Bill Legislation (Sumagaysay) (CC/WWD/LB)
A CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved to authorize the following method of advocacy for the Delta Conveyance Project included in the Governor’s Proposed Trailer Bill Legislation. Send a letter in support and Council Member Litster to lobby on its behalf. 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

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

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ouncil Member Ayala reported attending the Youth Council meeting, the Peace Officers Association of Ventura County Memorial Ceremony, the Senior Center Wellness Expo, and participated in the Sinaloa Middle School 8 th Grade Portfolio Presentation Day. He stated he volunteered to help with setting up the Veterans Memorial Wall and attended the opening ceremony, he volunteered at the Happy Face Music Festival, attended the Veterans Wall Closing Ceremony, the State of the City presentation, and participated in the Film Simi Valley and VC Film Comm ission Roundtable. Council Member Ayala reported attending the Leadership Simi Valley Class of 2025 Graduation, another Youth Council meeting, was a guest speaker at a local Toastmasters group, attended the Free Clinic of Simi Valley Open House Fundraiser, and attended the RDP -21 quarterly meeting. He also attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Alliance meeting, the Simi Valley Library Summer Reading Kick Off Program, and attended the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Craft Fair.

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ouncil Member Rhodes reported meeting with the City Manager Argabrite to review budget items, met with a regional representative of U-Haul, attended the Happy Face Musical, and participated in Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board Interviews. He attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs meeting (ZOOM), the State of the City presentation, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive Committee meeting, the SCAG Community Economic & Human Development Committee m eeting, the SCAG Regional Council meeting, the Clean Power Alliance Board meeting, and the Simi Valley Community Council President’s Breakfast.

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ouncil Member Litster reported she was out of the State part of this period but attended meetings remotely, including the WaterWise Breakfast Series (ZOOM), and the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting (ZOOM). She attended the Consecration of Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, the Veterans Memorial Wall Ceremony, participated in Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board Interviews, and attended the State of the City presentation. Council Member Litster r eported attend ing the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting, met with the City Manager for a budget review, attended the Simi Valley Community Council President’s Breakfast, the Simi Valley Library Summer Reading Kick Off Program, and the Council On Aging meeting.

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yor Pro Tem Judge reported attending the Senior Center Wellness Expo, the Memorial Day Service at Pioneer Cemetery, the Memorial Day Ceremony , and Veterans Memorial Wall at Rancho Tapo Community Park, and participated in Youth Council Interviews for returning members. He attended the State of the City presentation, the Leadership Simi Valley Class of 2025 Graduation, the first public 23 Minutes June 9, 2025
viewing of Patricia’s Simi (Simi Valley Historian) documentary at Strathearn Historical Park, and met with the City Manager for a budget review. Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported attending the SCAG Regional Council and Transportation Committee meetings and, he attended the Ventura County Transportation Committee (VCTC) meeting.

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yor Cavanaugh reported meeting with Ventura County Supervisor Jani ce Parvin, participated in a full rehearsal for the State of the City presentation, attended the Happy Face Music Festival, and participated in the closing ceremony of the Veterans Memorial Wall at Rancho Tapo Community Park. She participated in the State of the City presentation, was a speaker for the Simi Sunrise Rotary Club, participated in the Film Simi Valley and VC Film Commission Roundtable, attended the funeral for Dick Rhoads, and met with the City Manager for a budget review. Mayor Cavanaugh reported she was a speaker for the Simi Valley Women’s Club, attended the Simi Valley Community Council President’s Breakfast, and the Simi Valley Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Program.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:

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ouncil Member Litster requested City Council discuss a letter of support regarding an easement request for Enzo Verde. Council Member Rhodes seconded.

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. in memory of Samuel Riveros and Chet Belfield, to the meeting of June 23, 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
24 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.

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
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imi Valley, California June 23, 2025
CA LLED TO ORDER: 5:00 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 5:01 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Labor Negotiator – Labor Negotiations: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

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ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) C
ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Managers Association City’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Police Officers Association C
ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Engineers Association C
ity’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees: Accounting Projects A
nalyst, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Community Services Manager, Assistant Planner, Assistant Public Works Director, Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant Waterworks Services Manager, Associate Planner, Budget & Administrative Officer, Budget Officer, 25 Minutes June 23, 2025
Chief of Police, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Compliance Manager, Code Compliance Officer, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Communications Manager, Communications Systems Coordinator, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Director , Community Services Manager, Counter Services Technician I, Counter Services Technician II, Crime Analysis and Prevention Manager, Crime Analyst, Cultural Arts Center Technical Coordinator, Customer Services Manager, Customer Services Supervisor, Deputy Administrative Services Director (Budget & Purchasing), Deputy Administrative Services Director (Fiscal Services), Deputy Administrative Services Director (Information Services), Deputy City Attorney, Deputy City Clerk, Deputy City Manager, Deputy Community Services Director, Deputy Director/Economic Development, Deputy Director/Housing & Special Projects, Deputy Director/Police Administration & Communication, Deputy Environmental Services Director, Deputy Environmental Services Director (Building Official), Deputy Environmental Services Director (City Planner), Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Public Works Director (Administration), Deputy Public Works Director (Environmental Compliance), Deputy Public Works Director (Maintenance Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Sanitation Services), Deputy Public Works Director (Transit), Deputy Public Works Director (Waterworks Services), Digital & Print Media Coordinator, Emergency Services Coordinator, Emergency Services Manager, Enterprise Systems Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Analyst, Environmental Compliance Program Coordinator, Environmental Services Director, Executive Assistant, Fiscal Services Supervisor, Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator, Home Rehabilitation Coordinator, Human Resources Analyst, Information Services Analyst I, Information Services Analyst II, Investigative Assistant, Laboratory Chemist, Laboratory Supervisor, Landscape Architect, Legal Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Management Analyst, Management Assistant, Payroll Coordinator, Permit Services Coordinator, Permit Services Supervisor, Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Operations Manager, Plant Operations Supervisor, Plant Support Systems Manager, Plant Support Systems Manager, Police Communications & Records Manager, Police Maintenance Supervisor, Police Records Manager, Police Records Supervisor, Police Services Supervisor, Principal Information Services Analyst, Principal Planner/Zoning Administrator, Public Works Director, Risk Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Administrative Officer, Senior Assistant City Attorney, Senior Code Compliance Officer, Senior Crime Analyst, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Senior Information Services Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Staff Accountant, Supervising Building Inspector, Supervising Public Works Inspector, Transit Finance Manager, Transit Operations Manager, Transit Supervisor, Treasury Officer, Utility Services Specialist, Wastewater Collection System Supervisor, Water Distribution Supervisor, Water Field Services Supervisor, Water Operations Supervisor, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster I, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster II, Workers’ Compensation Manager, Workers’ Compensation Supervisor 26 Minutes June 23, 2025
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):

Number of Matters: One (1)
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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
(3) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 .9(d)(1):

Number of Matters: One (1)
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ame of Case: Hanchett v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: 2025CUPP038280
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on June 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Al Brown.

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

Absent: None

1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted an edit to Consent Item 1. 1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)
ROLL CALL:

AYES: Council Members /Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice 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:

M OTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC). 27 Minutes June 23, 2025

1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None

1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

(1) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members (CC)

Community Services Coordinator Ryan Fowler read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members Nicole Kim, Rita Long, and Rikka Tignac with Certificates of Appreciation.

(2) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Council members (CC)

Community Services Coordinator Ryan Fowler read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Council members Ethan Bhat, Prithika Bijith, Saanvi Daga, Rylan Downey, Chloe Drury, Abhishek Humbe, Kirtan Ijju, Tanvi Ijju, Lakshmi Julakati, Hannah Khalil, Jasleen Khangura, Nicole Kim, Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi, Nishta Kubsad, James LeqQuang, Advaith Nair, Rithmika Naveen, Natalie Nguyen, Arjun Prabhuram, Kalyssa Ro, Saydee Ro, Michelle Sebastian, Aman Sreejith, and Karthik Vishnubhotla.

(3) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Simi Valley Arts Commission members (CC)

Deputy Community Services Director Anna Medina read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Simi Valley Arts Commission members Becky Savell and Burton Weinstein with Certificates of Appreciation.

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

3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

3A. APPOINTMENTS:

(1) Appointment of Simi Valley Arts Commissioners (Garibay) (CC)

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint John Dantona and Tiffany Wright to the Simi Valley Arts Commission for two- year terms, commencing July 1, 2025, and concluding June 30, 2027. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

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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) Ratification of the Appointment of a Representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (Garibay) (CC)

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to ratify the appointment of Al Brown as a City representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2025, and concluding on June 30, 2027.

Council Member Rhodes 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) Appointment of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee Members (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Roberta Gogliano and Karen Bobango to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee. Council Member/Director Rhodes 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

(4) Appointment of Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board members (Garibay) (CC)

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Laurie Love, Brian Park, and Brandi Kosloy to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board with a term commencing July 1, 2025, with one term concluding on June 30, 2026, and two terms concluding on June 30, 2028 . Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

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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

(5) Appointment of Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members (Garibay) (CC)

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Tim Harrington, Kris Turner, Erica Ayala, Chelsie Kennedy, Eric Lundstrom , Rithmika Naveen, Autumn Verwey, Gloria Bowman, Ryan Taggart, Al Brown, and Michael Shaw to the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2026. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

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

(6) Appointment of Youth Council members (Garibay)(CC)

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, Jasleen Khangura, Rylan Downey, Nishta Kubsad, Jiya Bhatt, Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi, Saydee Ro, Aman Sreejith, Clair Krier, Brian Agak, Ethan Bhat, Mahie Daga, Saanvi Daga, Ashlyn Eddula, Vedika Gupta, Sarina Khangura, Kishan Mehta, Rithmika Naveen, Dhiya Prabhuram, Elizabeth Rakowski, Daniel Sy, Flora Yuan, Avery Opp, Surya Ravikumar, and Lauryn Weitzman to serve one-year terms on the Simi Valley Youth Council, commencing on July 1, 2025, and concluding on June 30, 2026. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL:

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: None

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3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:

(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Advaith Nair (CC)

Youth Council Member Advaith Nair provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.

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

The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. Joseph LaPorte, Program Manager, The Arc of Ventura County, Simi Valley, CA, invited Council to the ARC 4th of July Celebration on July 3 rd, and he thanked the Council for their support.

2. Vivienne DeLuca, SEIU, 721 Local Chapter Board President, Simi Valley, CA, commented that respect for City employees must be visible in action, policy, fair pay, and budget priorities.

3. Paris Murphy, SEIU, Simi Valley, CA, Dispatcher for Simi Valley Police Department, stated seven employees left the department this past year due to low pay, mandatory overtime, and the pressure of being understaffed.

4. Jim Paredes, SEIU, (no address given), City of Simi Valley Sanitation Department employee, spoke about the challenges in Sanitation that include staffing shortages, qualified applicants, and losing good people to neighboring cities.

5. Michael Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about having a 4 th of July parade next year
as part of the Nation’s 250th Anniversary, and he asked if the City receives any tax revenue from the Amazon Distribution Center in Simi Valley.

6. Dane Chadwick, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a traffic safety concern in his neighborhood and asked for a 4-way Stop sign at the location.

7. Manuel Morales, SEIU, Moorpark, CA, Public Works Street Maintenance employee, spoke about the challenges in the Public Works Department due to staffing shortages and low pay.

8. Irving Villasenor, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a concern he has with residents of Simi Valley being racially profiled.

9. Jessica Valladares, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a concern she has with residents of Simi Valley being racially profiled.

10. Michelle Spolidoro, Simi Valley, CA, commented about a traffic safety concern in her neighborhood.
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11. Tony Rogers, Simi Valley, CA, commented about a traffic safety concern in his neighborhood.

The following submitted a speaker card but was not present when called:

1. Julio Morales (no address given), SEIU, support

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

1. Lupe, Valenzuela (no address given), SEIU

2. Brooke Dunbar (no address given, SEIU, support

3. Marsha Ebert (no address given), SEIU, support

4. Tracey Vickers (no address given), SEIU, support

5. Jeff Ebert (no address given), SEIU, support

6. Doug Robertson (no address given), SEIU, support

7. Allison Breach Robertson, Simi Valley, CA, SEIU, support

8. Christine Robertson (no address given), SEIU, support

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

Council Member Litster recognized the traffic safety concerns raised by several speakers. She addressed Irving Villasenor’s concern and suggested he might have a conversation with Police Chief Shorts, who was in the room, and she thanked Michael Shaw for speaking about the possibility of a 4
th of July parade next year.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

5A. A public hearing to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 assessments for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1 and adoption of a resolution approving the assessments (Fuchiwaki)(CC)

Resolution No. 2025- 18 - A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND

ASSESSMENT FOR THOSE LOTS AND PARCELS INCLUDED WITHIN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1, LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26, AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE

ENGINEER'S REPORT

Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:50 p.m.

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The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:

1. Howard Herron, Simi Valley, CA, commented about the possibility of local landscape companies providing City landscaping at a lower rate.

Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:53 p.m.

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-18 approving the FY 2025- 26 assessments for
Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1 . Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.

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

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

7. CONSENT CALENDAR:

(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council m eetings of January 13 and 27, 2025 (Blanco) (CC)

ACTION: Approved minutes.

(2) Delegation of Authority to the City Manager/District Manager to take certain actions during the City Council/Board of Directors’ extended break (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)

ACTION: Approved request.

(3) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended May 31, 2025 (Johnson) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(4) Approval of an increase in expenditure authority for project CP10000001 and transfer of funds from trust fund TFPQ0288 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

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(5) Approval of the second amendment to the agreement between the City of Simi Valley and Infinity Technologies (Johnson) (CC)

ACTION: Approved second amendment with Infinity Technologies.

(6) Approval of the first amendment to the contract with InfoSend, Inc. for data processing, printing, stuffing, and mailing services (Johnson) (CC/WWD)

ACTION: Approved first amendment with InfoSend, Inc.
(7) Approve agreement with ESRI for software licenses and maintenance (Johnson) (CC)

ACTION: Approved contract with ESRI.

(8) Award of contract for the construction of FY 2024- 25 Annual Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program, SB1, CP60000023, Specification No. SV 25- 23 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

ACTION: Awarded contract to Granite Construction.

(9) Adoption of a resolution implementing a Schedule of Sanitation Service Rates and Fees, as authorized and approved by Ordinance No. 1363, and authorizing the County of Ventura to collect Residential Sanitation Service Rates on the Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)

Resolution No. 2025-19- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY IMPLEMENTING A SCHEDULE OF SANITATION

RATES AND FEES AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO

COLLECT RESIDENTIAL SANITATION SERVICE RATES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19.

(10) Adoption of a resolution establishing a water service standby charge for fiscal year 2025-26 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)

Resolution No. WWD-299 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 ESTABLISHING A WATER SERVICE STANDBY CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. WWD- 299.

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1 through 10. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.

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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:

9A. Adoption of a resolution approving the Single- Family Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines and authorization to submit the program and related documents to the Department of Housing and Community Development for re-certification and authority for the City Manager to approve budget amendments (Perros) (CC)

Resolution No. 2025-20 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SIMI VALLEY ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR THE SINGLE -FAMILY HOME

REHABILITATION PROGRAM

ACTION: Council Member /Director Rhodes moved to adopt a resolution approving the Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines; authorize the Environmental Services Director to administratively update the Program Guidelines as required, subject to City Attorney approval; and authorize the City Manager to submit the Program to the Department of Housing and Community Development for re-certification and approve budget amendments and all related documents as needed to comply with grant requirements. Mayor Pro 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

9B. Request for direction on the issuance of a letter of support for a private access easement to allow the development of the Ens ō Verde Residential Care Facility (Garibay) (CC)

ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the issuance of a private easement to allow for the development of the Ezo Verde Residential Care Facility , and a select committee be established to visit in person the involved parties, including Planning Commissioner Lee Kennedy, Council Member Litster, and City Staff . Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge seconded the motion.

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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

10. REPORTS:

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

Council Member Ayala reported attending the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, the Simi Valley Apollo High School Graduation, t he 99.1 the Ranch Open House and 10 th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting, and attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast. He attended a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of 4 individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry, the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Annual Mayors Roundtable, volunteered for the Simi Valley Education Foundation Golf Tournament, attended the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset Grant Allocation Awards meeting, and the Knights of Columbus Chili Cookoff.

Council Member Rhodes reported attending the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, the League of California Cities Legislative Update (ZOOM), the League of California Cities Policy Committee – Revenue & Taxation (Virtual) meeting, and the 99.1 the Ranch Open House and 10
th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting. He
attended the League of California Cities Leadership Institute Training (Virtual), a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of 4 individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry, the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays for K9s, participated in the Simi Valley Education Foundation Golf Tournament, and met with City Staff regarding the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

Council Member Rhodes reported attending the City Employee Summer Luncheon and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive Administrative Committee Retreat.

Council Member Litster reported attending the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, represented the City of Simi Valley in Sacramento as part of the Calleguas Municipal Water District team, attended t he 99.1 the Ranch Open House and 10
th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting, and attended a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of 4 individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry. She attended the League of California Cities Environmental Committee meeting (ZOOM), the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors Annual Mayors Roundtable, a flag presentation on Flag Day at the Simi Town Center, and volunteered at the Simi Valley Education Foundation Golf Tournament. Council Member Litster also attended the Water Issues Committee meeting, the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset 36 Minutes June 23, 2025

Grant Allocation Awards meeting, the City Employee Summer Luncheon, the Moorpark City Council meeting honoring the retirement of Troy Brown, Moorpark City Manager, and attended the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported attending the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, t he 99.1 the Ranch Open House and 10 th Anniversary Ribbon
Cutting, a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of four individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry, and the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays for K9s. He attended Flag Day Ceremonies at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge and the Simi Valley Town Center, the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset Grant Allocations Award meeting, the City Employee Summer Luncheon, the SCAG Retreat, and the Simi Valley Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-Off. Mayor Pro Tem Judge shared that the VCTC buses now accept pay on the bus if you have a debit or credit card with a chip in it.

Mayor Cavanaugh reported she attended the City Council Retreat at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, met with a developer and the owners of Lost Canyons, attended a meeting with members of the SEIU 721, and attended a Police Department press conference regarding the arrests of 4 individuals in connection with the burglary of 5 Star Jewelry. She attended the Simi Valley Police Foundation Clays for K9s, a Flag Day Ceremony at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge, and spoke with Auditor, Rhoda Dollaga, who will be doing the City’s annual audit.

10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:

Council Member Rhodes requested a report on Landscape Districts addressing rising costs. City Manager Argabrite stated that a report would be provided to the City Council.

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. in memory of LAPD Sergeant Shiou Deng, t o the meeting of July 21, 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

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Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary
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