Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Council and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of eac h agenda item.
CC – City Council PFA – Public Financing Authority
WWD – Waterworks District No. 8 SA – Successor Agency
IDA – Industrial Development Authority LB – Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees PFFA – Simi Valley Public Facilities Financing Authority Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the CC, WWD, IDA, PFFA, PFA, SA, and/or LB after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA during normal business hours.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
Consent (1)
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
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imi Valley, California July 21, 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 5:31p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
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ignificant Exposure to Litigation
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 (Government Code section 54956.9 (e)(1))
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
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umber of Matters: One (1)
Name of Case: Cascione v. City of Simi Valley (Workers' Compensation) Case No.: ADJ19347827
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losed session was about Susan Hernandez not Dominick Cascione.
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(3) Conference with Labor Negotiator – Labor Negotiations: (CC) P ursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a) :
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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 CALLED TO ORDER: 6:31 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
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ayor Cavanaugh read a statement related to federal immigration enforcement actions.
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on July 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by City Attorney Al Ford
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: None
1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion. (CC/WWD)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair/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:
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
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1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Adoption of a resolution ratifying the jurisdictional joint appointment of the resident commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (Perros) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member /Director Litster moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025- 22, ratifying the jurisdictional joint appointment of Ms. Angela Bradly for the two-year term concluding May 31, 2027, as the Resident Commissioner to the AHA Board. 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
(2) Selection of two City Council Members to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective Commissioner to serve on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (Perros) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Judge and Council Member Ayala to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective Commissioner to serve on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners. 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
3C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
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4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. G
race Rydbert, Oxnard, CA, Ventura County Jr. Fair Board, announced the Ventura County Fair will be held from July 30 to August 10, and she presented the official Ventura County Fair poster.
2. V
ivienne DeLuca, Simi Valley, CA, Local SEIU Chapter Board President, spoke in support of increased wages for City employees and suggested the City conduct a line-by-line financial audit to identify inefficiencies.
3. M
aiya Meyer (no address given) reported that her mother has been missing since July 11, and that she has not received proper help from the Simi Valley Police Department.
4. N
icholas Bednarski, Camarillo, CA, commented about concerns he has with immigration, and he shared a personal experience.
5. P
amela Wright (no address given) spoke about her concerns regarding toxic debris at the Simi Valley Landfill.
6. B
rian Bradley, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about his concerns with unchecked immigration.
7. J
ohn Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the need for the City Council to be more inclusive, and his concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
8. K
eri Bowers, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her concerns regarding toxic debris at the Simi Valley Landfill.
9. J
ames Smith, Simi Valley, CA, commented on his respect for police, and spoke about his concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
10. Lan
a Zwkouski, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:
1. K
irstin Wolff, Simi Valley, CA
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4A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
RECESS: Mayor Cavanaugh recessed the City Council at 7:10 p.m. and called to order again at 7:17 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider a request from Runkle Canyon, LLC for an Amendment to the Runkle Canyon Development Agreement DA -2025-0001 (DA-04-01 AMD#05) to allow a five-year time extension for the Runkle Canyon/Woodlands project located at the southern terminuses of Sequoia, Talbert, Watson, and Comet Avenues, and High Point Place and Hazelnut Court; and introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (CC) Ordinance No. 1364 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA- 04-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AND RUNKLE CANYON, LLC.
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yor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:59 p.m.
T he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
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he following submitted a speaker card and spoke in support of, opposition to, or comment only, to the project:
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ick Biro, Applicant, Project Manager, support
2. James Vaugh, Applicant’s Council, support
3. John Lapper, Simi Valley, CA, comment only
4. Ivana Christmann, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
5. Jason Christmann, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
6. Doreen Stoutland, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
7. Ruth Luevanos, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
8. Al Alvarez, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
9. Royce Cadwell, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
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he following submitted a speaker card in opposition to the project, but did not wish to speak:
1. R
ay Pecora, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
2. Giancarlo Pecora, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
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yor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:48 p.m. 5 Minutes July 21, 2025
ACTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to continue this hearing to August 18, 2025, to allow staff time to negotiate terms of the operating memorandum, which would contain milestones. 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
5B. A public hearing to consider a request from Lighthouse Bible Church of Simi Valley for a Planned Development Permit (PD -S-2024-0007), Tentative Parcel Map (TP -S-2024-0005), and an Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA -2024- 0005) to construct an 80- unit, t hree-story apartment complex with 16 affordable units, located at 4910 Cochran Street; a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and adoption of two resolutions (Perros) (CC)
R esolution No. 2025-23 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PD-S-2024- 0007) AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TP-S-2024-0005) TO CONSTRUCT AN 80- UNIT, THREE -STORY APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH 16 AFFORDABLE UNITS, LOCATED AT 4910 C OCHRAN STREET; AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
R esolution No. 2025-24 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT (AHA- 2024-0005) WITH LIGHTHOUSE KKR, L.P. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 80 - APARTMENT UNITS INCLUDING TEN (10) UNITS TO BE RESERVED FOR LOW - INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND SIX (6) UNITS TO BE RESERVED FOR MODERATE- INCOME UNITS, LOCATED AT 4910 COCHRAN STREET
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ayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 9:03 p.m.
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he following submitted a speaker card and spoke in support of, or opposition to the project:
1. M
ark Pettit, Applicant Architect, support
2. Daniel Rivera, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
3. Sharif Mohsin, Simi Valley, CA, opposed
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or Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:24 p.m. 6 Minutes July 21, 2025
ACTION: Council Member/Director Ayala moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-23 approving Planned Development Permit No. PD -S-2024- 0007 and Tentative Parcel Map No. TP -S-2024-0005; a
determination that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA; and adopt Resolution No. 2025- 24 approving Affordable Housing Agreement No. AHA -2024-0005. 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
RECESS: Mayor Cavanaugh recessed the City Council at 9:26 p.m.
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LL TO ORDER: 9:33 (OPEN SESSION)
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
T he following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. S
unday Rottler, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
2. D
ebra Tash (no address given) spoke in support of law enforcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Armed Forces.
3. J
ohnny Perez, Moorpark, CA, spoke about his concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
4. J
oseph Calfano, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about several ways and organizations to defend the immigrant community.
5. J
uan Miguel (no address given) asked Council if they can agendize the Simi Valley Chief of Police to provide a protocol if assistance is needed regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement action.
6. J
aclyn Snow, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
7. A
ubri Lancaster, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
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8. Jenniffer Jones, Simi Valley, CA, thanked all the first responders involved in the recent house that exploded due to fireworks and stated she lives near the location.
She commented on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
9. D
ebbie Cohen (no address given) spoke in support of law enforcement and enforcing the laws of our Country.
10. K
arla Costilla, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns she has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
11. S
ean Weisman (no address given) spoke about concerns he has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, and in support of Local SEIU 721.
12. M
akenzie Tabora, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns she has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
13. C
laire Menges (no address given) spoke about concerns she has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
14. Lor
i Mills, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns she has with immigration, and she commented about a packet she left for the Council.
15. C
atherine Roberts, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns she has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
16. R
uth Luevanos, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns she has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
17. D
ustin Snyder, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns he has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, and he suggested a local public committee hearing with local leaders, City Council members, and the Chief of Police.
18. G
ilda Marini, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her experience as a victim of crime when her purse was stolen.
19. P
aul M. Johnson, Moorpark, CA, spoke about concerns he has with immigration, and his opposition to sanctuary cities.
20. S
ara Matuzak, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns she has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
21. G
ina L. (no address given) spoke about the importance of law enforcement, and in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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22. Rebecca Albarran (no address given), spoke made a statement in Spanish.
23. Roop Maan, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns she has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
The f
ollowing submitted a speaker card but were not present when called:
1. St
eve Bruck (no address given)
2. Elena Johnson (no address given)
3. Carolyn Jackson (no address given)
4. Steven Johnson, Simi Valley, CA
5. Michael Shaw (no address given)
6. Wendy Coyle (no address given)
7. Dirk Lay (no address given)
8. Cheryl Reed (no address given)
9. Carol Thomaier (no address given)
10. Dee Mason (no address given), No Kings
11. Mike Clark (no address given)
12. Liza Diniakos (no address given), Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project
The f
ollowing submitted speaker cards but did not wish to speak:
1. Hillar
y Herrera, Simi Valley, CA, 50501
2. Maureen Kaye, Simi Valley, CA
3. Stephanie Staie, Simi Valley, CA
4. Claudia Gordon, Simi Valley, CA
5. Timothy Wright (no address given)
6. Judy Freeman (no address given)
The f
ollowing submitted speaker cards in support of SEIU 721 (Service Employees International Union), but did not wish to speak:
1. Pedr
o Jimenez, (no address given), SEIU
2. Manuel Lopez, (no address given), SEIU
3. Daniel Antunez (no address given), SEIU
4. Jose Luis Venegas (no address given), SEIU
5. John L. Mejia (no address given), SEIU
6. Edwin Valdez (no address given), SEIU
7. Alyssa Ellis (no address given), SEIU
8. Elio Carrillo (no address given), SEIU
9. Leonard Castillo (no address given), SEIU
10. Sam Edelsohn (no address given), SEIU
11. James Parades (no address given), SEIU
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12. Doug Robertson (no address given), SEIU
13. Rene Alcantar (no address given), SEIU
14. Javier Acosta (no address given), SEIU
15. Rafael Aguirre (no address given), SEIU
16. Esther Martinez (no address given), SEIU
17. Afsareh Amami (no address given), SEIU
18. Jonathan Sandoval (no address given), SEIU
19. Jessica Mata (no address given), SEIU
20. Julio Morales (no address given), SEIU
21. Noel Madayag (no address given), SEIU
22. Manuel Morales (no address given), SEIU
23. Lewis R. Pratt (no address given), SEIU
6A. CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
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ouncil Member Litster thanked everyone who spoke at the meeting, and she addressed Claire Menges regarding the email she sent.
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ouncil Member Ayala thanked everyone who spoke at the meeting. He stated that he has respect for everyone in the City and commented on having different perspectives while still treating everyone with respect.
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ayor Cavanaugh thanked everyone for attending the meeting and for sharing their stories.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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ouncil Member Litster pulled Consent Item 9, and Council Member Rhodes pulled Item 3 for discussion.
(1) Approval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended June 30, 2025 (Johnson) (CC)
A CTION : Approved request.
(2) Ratification of actions taken by the City/District Manager on certain items during the City Council/Board of Directors’ extended break (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD) A CTION : Approved request.
(3) Rejection of bids, revise specifications, and re- bid for the Annual Street Light Maintenance Services, Specification No. SV 25-32 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) A CTION : Approved request.
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(4) Award of contract for construction of the Waterline Replacement Project:
Various Locations in the Santa Susana Knolls, CP76300033, CP76300036, CP76300037, Specification No. SV 24-16 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD) ACTION: Awarded contract to J. Vega Engineering, Inc.
(5) Approval of contract with Versaterm Public Safety, Inc. for migration of the Police Department’s computer-aided dispatch and Records Management System to a cloud-based solution and for continued maintenance, support, and services, and authorization for City Manager to approve amendments and addenda as necessary (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Versaterm Public Safety, Inc. (6) Award a Purchase Order to Canon Financial Services, Inc. for the lease of two multi-function devices, utilizing a cooperative master agreement, and award a full service and maintenance contract to DocuProducts, Inc. for the Print Shop, both for a term of 60 months (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded purchase order to Cannon Financial Services, Inc. (7) Authorize issuance of purchase order to Peregrine Technologies, Inc., through the City of Alhambra’s Cooperative Agreement C2M24-64, for the acquisition and implementation of software that provides a comprehensive data integration solution with secure information sharing and investigative analysis capabilities and approve entering into a five- year subscription agreement for the continued use and support of the software in an amount not -to-exceed $595,000 (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Approved purchase order to Peregrine Technologies, Inc. (8) Adoption of a resolution authorizing acceptance of $169,000 from the FY 2025- 26 State of California, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Grant Programs; and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all grant -related documents (Shorts) (CC)
Resolution No. 2025- 25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND
THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ANY AMENDMENTS
THERETO, FROM THE FY 2025- 26 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) CANNABIS TAX GRANT PROGRAM
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-25.
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(9) Adoption of a resolution approving the Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA-2025-0001) between the City of Simi Valley and Simi Vintage Sycamore 650, L.P. for the Vintage at Sycamore Senior Apartments (Stratis) (CC)
Res olution No. 2025- 26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIMI
VALLEY AND SIMI VINTAGE SYCAMORE 650, L.P. (AHA-2025-0001) ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-26.
AC TION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, and 4 through 8. Council Member/Director Litster 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
AC TION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
3. Council Member/Director Litster 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
AC TION: Council Member/Director Litster moved to continue item 9 to a date uncertain. 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
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8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
10. REPORTS:
10A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
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ouncil Member Ayala reported that he attended the RDP Board of Directors annual meeting, Tiny Treasures Collective Ribbon Cutting, Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony, volunteered at the Kiwanis Club 4th of July event, attended the RDP-21 General Membership meeting, and the RDP-21 Subcommittee Bylaws Review Committee meeting. He also attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, the Simi Valley Police Department Volunteer Summer Barbeque, the Stars & Stripes Ice Cream Social at the Simi Valley Senior Center, and an additional Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony. Council Member Ayala shared that he was interviewed by the Ethnic Studies Summer School class at Simi Valley High School.
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ouncil Member Rhodes reported that he attended the Tiny Treasures Collective Ribbon Cutting, the Sober Living Task Force (ZOOM), the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation Country Gala, and the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony. He also attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive Administrative Committee (EAC) meeting (ZOOM), the Kiwanis Club Simi Valley 4
th of July event. He had a private call
with the CFO of Clean Power Alliance (ZOOM). Council Member Rhodes reported attending the Clean Power Alliance Energy Risk Management Policy meeting (ZOOM), Simi Valley Senior Center Stars & Stripes Ice Cream Social, Neighborhood Council District 4 meeting, and the Ethnic Studies Summer School Interview Session at Simi Valley High School.
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ouncil Member Litster reported that she attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative meeting, the Tiny Treasures Collective Ribbon Cutting, the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing- in Ceremony, and toured Piccola Tiny Homes. She reported volunteering at the Kiwanis Club 4 th of July event and met with
a representative of Enso Verde property.
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ayor Pro Tem Judge reported that he attended the Tiny Treasures Collective Ribbon Cutting, the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing- in Ceremony, the SCAG EAC meeting (ZOOM), the Kiwanis Club 4 th of July event, and the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Board meeting. He also attended the Ventura County Transportation Committee meeting, the Simi Valley Senior Center Stars & Stripes Ice Cream Social, and another Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony. 13 Minutes July 21, 2025
M ayor Cavanaugh reported she attended the Visit Simi Valley Tourism meeting, the Simi Valley Police Department Swearing- in Ceremony, the Kiwanis Club 4 th of July event, and another Simi Valley Police Department Swearing-in Ceremony. She stated she delivered a presentation at Simi Sunset Rotary Club, had a C -suite visit with Advanced Spectral Technology, attended the Conejo Chamber of Commerce 40 Under Forty Celebration, and attended the 80 th birthday celebration of Kiwanis Club member Karen Hoyle.
10B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
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ouncil Member Litster requested a review of the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling unit permits. Mayor Cavanagh seconded.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 11:01 p.m. in memory of Miguel Cano, Joshua Lemont Byrd, Joshua Kelly Eklund, Victor Lemus, William Osborn, and Donald Lee Giovanni Jr. t o the meeting of August 4, 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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