MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California November 17, 2025
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro. Tern Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495.9(d)(1 ):
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Number of Matters: One (1)
Name of Case: City of Simi Valley v. Zakeri
Case No.: 2024CUPP019886
Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation:(CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ):
Number of Matters: One (1)
Facts and circumstances exist that might result in litigation against the local agency but which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation {CC)) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Number of Matters: One (1)
Name of Case: Fletcher v. City of Simi Valley (Workers' Compensation) Case Nos.: ADJ17534737; ADJ17748448
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
VWvD - Waterworks District No. 8
IDA - Industrial Development Authority
PFFA- Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority PFA - Public Financing Authority
SA - Successor Agency
LB - Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, WNO, IDA, PFFA, PFA, SA, and/or LB after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA during normal business hours.
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(4) Conference with Labor Negotiator- Labor Negotiations:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.S(a}:
City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local721
City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Simi Valley Engineers Association City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees: Accounting, Analyst, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Supervisor, Administrative, Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Community Services Manager, Assistant Planner, Assistant Public Works Director, Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant Waterworks Services Manager, Associate Planner, Budget & Administrative Officer, Budget Officer, 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 11, 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 Minutes 3 November 17, 2025
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 CALLED TO ORDER: 6:37 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
Mayor Cavanaugh stated that the regular meeting started late due to closed session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on November 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ron Fuchiwaki
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/PFFC/LB) ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh None
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None
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1 B. It is the policy of the City Council that upon reaching 11 :30 p.m., the City Council will not address any new agenda items. Should the City Council continue to address agenda items past 12:00 midnight, the following motion is in order:
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2. MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC).
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of 30-Year Service Awards to Custodians Georgia Davidson, Steve Brusie, and Ricardo Rivera (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Custodians Georgia Davidson, Steve Brusie, and Ricardo Rivera with 30-Year Service Awards.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of November 2025 as Indigenous Heritage Month (CC)
Sr. Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the proclamation declaring November 2025_as Indigenous Heritage Month.
(3) Presentation of Proclamation declaring the month of October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month (CC)
Sr. Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Yogesh Bhandare, a member of the Hindu Dharmic, linguistic, and cultural organizations serving the Simi Valley Community, with a Proclamation declaring the month of October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month.
(4) Presentation of Employee of the Month to Sandra Fuentes (CC) Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Sandra Fuentes with Employee of the Month.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
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3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Appointment of Special Event Support Review Committee Members (Argabrite) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Trustee Litster moved to approve, and the Mayor appointed, the six nominees, Laura Hurd, George Bowan, Serena Kahm, Bobby Calderon, Gloria Bowman, and Gayle Sutton, to serve on the 2026 Special Event Support Review Committee. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
None
None
None
3B. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Sarina Khangura (CC) Youth Council Member Sarina Khangura provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
3C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Alynne Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short-term rentals in Simi Valley.
2. Anthony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short-term rentals in Simi Valley.
3. James McGillis, Simi Valley, CA, expressed concerns and predictions regarding potential future impacts related to City Council decisions.
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4. Sarah Wilkszewski (no address given) spoke about concerns she has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Simi Valley.
5. Michael Shaw (no address given) inquired about a recent traffic safety grant to the Simi Valley Police Department, and he asked about a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program in Simi Valley. He asked about toxic waste from the Santa Susana Field Lab going to the landfill.
6. Suzanne Taylor, Executive Director of Augusta Communities, Moorpark, CA, spoke about safety concerns to Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park residents due to illegal encampments along the Arroyo Simi.
7. Linda Bosley, Moorpark, CA, Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park resident, spoke about safety concerns due to the illegal encampments along the Arroyo Simi.
8. Frank Bonelli, Moorpark, CA, Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park resident, spoke about safety concerns due to the illegal encampments along the Arroyo Simi.
9. John M. Smith, Moorpark, CA, Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park resident, spoke about safety concerns due to the illegal encampments along the Arroyo Simi.
10. Renee Delgado, City of Moorpark Mayor Pro Tern, Moorpark, CA, spoke about safety concerns to Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park residents due to illegal encampments along the Arroyo Simi.
11. Richard Kippes, Moorpark, CA, Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park resident, spoke about safety concerns due to the illegal encampments along the Arroyo Simi.
12. Heather Moss, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short term rentals in Simi Valley.
13. Anthony Thompson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a future state development strategy for Simi Valley and the City budget.
14. Ed Fernandez, Simi Valley, CA, commented about the homeless problem and the drug paraphernalia he observed at the encampments along the Arroyo Simi.
15. Douglas Lipsky (no address given) spoke about the cleanup that is needed on the 118 freeway.
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16. Jamie Sanchez (no address given) spoke about recognition of Indigenous people and the upcoming agenda item about Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
17. Jose Marquez, Moorpark, CA, Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park resident, spoke about the cost to Simi Valley if a fire destroyed the mobile home park.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Ayala commented that the short-term rental issue is scheduled to be on the December 15th Agenda. He asked the City Manager for a status on Waste Management and hazardous waste from the Santa Susana Field Lab. He addressed the homeless issue and thanked the speakers who spoke on the matter.
City Manager Samantha Argabrite commented that Waste Management will not be taking hazardous waste from the site, as they are not permitted to do so.
Council Member Litster commented on the process of removing the Simi Arroyo homeless encampments currently underway, and she spoke about her observations from her participation in the Homeless Point-in-Time count. She agreed that the City of Simi Valley and the City of Moorpark should work together to monitor the location on an ongoing basis.
Council Member Rhodes commented that an ordinance on short-term rentals will be coming. He addressed the City of Moorpark Mayor Pro Tern Renee Delgado about working together on the homeless encampments along the Arroyo Simi, and he addressed the residents of Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park, stating that the City Council wants to solve the problem.
Mayor Cavanaugh thanked the City of Moorpark Mayor Pro Tern, Renee Delgado, for attending the meeting. She addressed the residents of Villa Del Arroyo Mobile Home Park and commented that the City of Simi Valley, the County, and the City of Moorpark will work together on the homeless encampment issue.
City Manager Samantha Argabrite stated the Simi Valley Police Department is actively seeking and reviewing proposals from vendors to clean up the encampments.
Appropriate notice will be given so individuals affected will have somewhere else to go.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A Public Hearing and Second Reading Ordinance No. 1366 to consider amendments to the Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 8 Building Regulations adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code by Reference and determination that the proiect is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Perros) (CC) Ordinance No. 1366 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE CODES THAT COMPRISE TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AND SPECIFICALLY THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; AND THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
There being no public testimony, Mayor Cavanaugh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:16 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge moved to adopt, at the conclusion of the public hearing, Ordinance No. 1366 to amend Title 8 relating to Building Regulations of the Simi Valley Municipal Code. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
None
None
None
5B. A Public Hearing to approve the Water Rate Study and Capacity Fee Update (Calendar Years 2026-2030), make findings pursuant to Proposition 218, and consider adoption of a resolution establishing Water Service Rates commencing in 2026 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
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Resolution No. W\ND 300: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE RATES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. W\ND-276
Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:30 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Michael Shaw (no address given) commented about the projected increase in water rates in Simi Valley.
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:33 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved that the Board of Directors approve the Water Rate Study and Capacity Fee Update, Calendar Years 2026-2030; find that a notice in accordance with Prop 218 was sent to waterworks ratepayers describing the Proposed Water Rate Adjustments and the procedure for protesting the rate increase, and further find that a majority of the ratepayers did not protest the proposed rates; and adopt Resolution No. W\ND-300 establishing Water Service Rates, commencing January 1, 2026, and repealing Resolution No. W\ND- 276. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
None
None
None
5C. A public hearing to adopt a resolution authorizing the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 to ioin the California Statewide Communities Development Authority and participate in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (Garibay) (WWD) Resolution No. 2025-34: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 AUTHORIZING THE VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 TO BECOME A CSCDA
PROGRAM PARTICIPANT AND TO JOIN THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE
COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM
PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND
LEVY ASSESSMENTS AND SPECIAL TAXES AND TO FORM ASSESSMENT
DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8; EMBODYING A
JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT SETTING FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FINANCINGS; Minutes
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APPROVING FORM OF ACQUISITION AGREEMENT FOR USE WHEN
APPLICABLE; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
There being no public testimony, Mayor Cavanaugh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:41 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to adopt that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2025-34, authorizing the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 to join the California Statewide Communities Development Authority and participate in the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
None
None
None
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of May 19, June 9, and June 23, 2025 (Blanco) (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended October 31, 2025 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Receive and file the state-required Annual Assembly Bill 1600 Development Impact Fee Report (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request
(4) Authorization to Accept Funding from the American Library Association's Grant Program for Literacy Services at the Simi Valley Public Library and Approval of a Supplemental Budget Request (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
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(5) Authorize FY 2025-26 Vehicle Purchases. City Manager Contract Amendments. and Increase Not-to-Exceed Amounts Under State of California Vehicle Cooperative Contracts (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(6) Authorization to Accept Funding from the California State Library's California Library Literacy Services Grant Program for Adult Literacy Services at the Simi Valley Public Library (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(7) Authorization to waive the bidding process pursuant to the Simi Valley Municipal Code, award a contract to Charles P. Crowley Company for the purchase of Mastrrr Company equipment and replacement parts. and authorize the City Manager to approve any subsequent contract amendments (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Charles P. Crawley Company. (8) Award a contract to Blackpointe Group Construction & Management Inc .• for the inspection/cleaning of storm drain catch basins, Specification No. SV 25-15 (Fuchiwaki) CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Blackpointe Group Construction & Management, Inc.
(9) Approve issuance of a purchase order with Quinn Power Systems for the purchase · of a backup generator for the Waterworks Division. utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement for the PSPS Generator Proiect, CP76300065 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
ACTION: Approved purchase order.
( 10) Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-35 ratifying the local Fire Code amendments in Article 3, Section 903, Article 3. Appendix B, and Article 4, Section 604.11 of the Ventura County Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 34 to be effective within the City (Perras) (CC)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-35.
(11) Adoption of Resolution 2025-36 approving the 2026 City Council meeting schedule ,
(Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-36.
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(12) Adoption of Resolution 2025-37 authorizing the City Manager to execute and file the fiscal year
2025-26 Transportation Development Act claim to receive the funding allocation and authorize the City Manager to approve any future budget amendments (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-37
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 12. Council Member Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
BA. Approve the purchase of equipment and services to support the City's transition to the Regional Radio System (Johnson) {CC) ·
ACTION: Council Member/Trustee Litster moved to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Motorola Solutions, lnc.(Motorola) in a form approved by the City Attorney or designee, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Master Contract, 042021- MOT, for the purchase of new mobile radios, 9-1-1 dispatch consoles, uninterruptible power supplies, core infrastructure; additional equipment, engineering, and services, for a total not-to exceed amount of $5,733,595 for a term of seven (7) years, through 2032 and approve a supplemental budget request and interfund transfer from the COVID-19 Recovery Fund (Fund 271) to the Radio Communications Project (Fund 668) in the amount of $5,478,326 to support all agreements related to the City's integration into the Ventura County Regional Radio System. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
None
None
None
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NEW BUSINESS:
Consideration of proposed revisions to the terms and conditions of the Resolution for Management-designated employees (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to consider the proposed revisions to the terms and conditions to the Management-designated employees' Resolution and place this matter on the December 1, 2025, City Council meeting agenda for final determination on the proposed Resolution. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REPORTS:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
None
None
None
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported attending the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Ventura County, the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, the Hispanic Business Alliance, and the Grand Opening of Urbane Cafe. He also attended Salute to Wellness - A Veterans Day of Connection and Care event, the City of Simi Valley Budget Workshop, the Mathnasium Grand Opening, the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Sing Along event, the Kids Dental Pals & Orthodontics Grand Opening, and a Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony.
Council Member Rhodes reported attending the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Community Economic and Human Development (CEHD) ZOOM call, preparing for the SCAG Executive Administrative Committee meeting and the SCAG CEHD meeting, and attending the SCAG Regional Conference meeting and the Clean Power Alliance meeting. He also attended the Grand Opening of Urbane Cafe, represented the City at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Veterans Day Celebration, attended the City of Simi Valley Budget Workshop, the League of California Cities Leadership Institute (ZOOM), and the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony.
Council Member Litster reported attending the Santa Susana Field Lab Site Tour & Public meeting, the SCAG Energy Environment Committee meeting, the Simi Valley Education Foundation Teacher of the Month Award, the Grand Opening of Urbane Cafe, and the Council On Aging meeting. She also attended ihe Salute to Wellness -A Veterans Day of Connection and Care, the City of Simi Valley Budget Workshop, the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting, the City of Simi Valley Minutes 14 Novembe r 17, 2025
Volunteer Fair, the Neighborhood Council #3 meeting , and the Kids Dental Pals & Orthodontics Grand Opening .
Mayor Pro Tern Judge reported attending the Santa Susana Field Lab Site Tour, the SCAG Executive Adm inistrative Committee meeting , SCAG Transportation Commission meeting , SCAG Regional Council meeting , and a 3-day water tour with Calleguas Municipal Water District. He also attended the Ventura County Civic Alliance (VCCA) 2025 State of the Region , where he was the MC for "Salute to Wellness: A Veterans Day of Connection and Care", attended the City of Simi Valley Budget Workshop , Mathnasium Grand Opening, and the Kids Dental Pals & Orthodontics Grand Opening .
Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Committee meeting , the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Ventura County , Disaster Training for Elected Officials , and the US Marine Corps 250th Birthday Ball. She also attended the Grand Opening of Urbane Cafe , the Salute to Wellness - A Veterans Day of Conne ction and Care, the City of Simi Valley Budget Workshop , and she was a speaker for the Brown Bag Lunch at Royal High School. 1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Reques ts for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Council Member Ayala requested that the City explore creating a local business preference and participation policy that would encourage the use of Simi Valley-based contractors , such as plumbing, electrical, and air contractors , on redevelopment and other construction proj~cts. Council Member Litster seconded the request.
Council Member Litster requested that the City write a letter to the County Board of Supervisors , which oversees the landfill , and to the County-level comm ittee in support of Waste Management's decision not to accept cleanup materia ls from the Santa Susana Field Lab site. Mayor Cavanaugh seconded the request.
ADJOURNMENT : Mayor/Chair /President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 9.27 p.m. to the meeting of December 01, 2025 , at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation .
Der&!::Jltreia City of
Simi Valley , California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8