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.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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imi Valley, California August 18, 2025
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LLED TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair/President Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
(1
) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
T
itle: City Manager
(2
) Conference with Labor Negotiator – Labor Negotiations (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
C
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 CA
LLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
C
LOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on August 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Agenda Item No.
Consent (1)
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PLED
GE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ivana Christman
ROL
L CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem
Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGEN
DA REVIEW: None
1A. A
CTION: Council Member /Director/Trustee Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
Council Member /Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion . (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
ROL
L 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
1B. I
t 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:
MOT
ION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC). 1C. DE
CLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
1D. C
ERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
2. PU
BLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOI
NTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPO
INTMENTS: None
2 Minutes August 18, 2025
3B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) P
resentation by Geoff Keyser, SiFi Project Manager, regarding SiFi fiber optics and activation of internet services (CC)
Geof
f Keyser, SiFi Project Manager , provided the City Council with a S pecial Presentation on SiFi fiber-optic and internet services. 3C. I
NFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
4. PUBL
IC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS,
APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The f
ollowing submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Mi
ke Shaw, Simi Valley, CA, thanked Council for the speed limit signs that were installed at the east end of Cochran St., and he recommended a book to Council written by Lori Woodley.
2. Al
ynne Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short-term rentals.
3. Ant
hony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short-term rentals.
4. Jim
McGillis, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to short-term rentals.
5. Iv
ana Christmann, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of Consent Item 8, regarding Runkle Canyon Subdivisions.
6. Sav
annah Downes, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her concerns regarding the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
7. Ans
hel Ahmad, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about his concerns regarding the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1, and he also commented about Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
8. Rev
erend Amanda Berg, Shepherd of the Valley, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her concerns regarding the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
9. Chr
is Chestnut, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns he had with what he experienced at recent Council meetings.
10. Dr
. Michael Koslow (no address given) stated he is a Congressional candidate and spoke about proposed immigration legislation.
3 Minutes August 18, 2025
11. Jamie Sanchez, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her concerns regarding the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
12.J
ordan Ferguson, KB Home, stated he is here on behalf of Runkle Canyon to answer any questions.
13. Jaclyn Snow, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the concerns she has with I Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Simi Valley.
14.M
ark Luker, Simi Valley, CA, commented that Los Angeles Avenue needs to b e repaved.
15. Anthony Thompson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
16. Ver
trice Perry (no address given) said a prayer.
17. Karla Costilla, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a Simi Valley resident who has been missing, her concerns regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, and the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
18. Kenneth Hurst, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns he has with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, and the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
19. Rich
ard Perini, Simi Valley, CA, asked the City Council to research the County plan for a high-density project in the Knolls, and he commented about the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
20.Gi
anna Carpenter, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about her concerns regarding the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
21. Roop Mann, Simi Valley, CA, commented about the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza on August 1.
22.A
bhay Jot Ghumman, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns regarding the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
23. Av
ery Estelle (no address given) spoke about concerns regarding the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
24. Bet
hel Solomon (no address given) spoke about the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1.
4 Minutes August 18, 2025
25. Kevin Cosney, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns regarding the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1. 4A. CIT
Y COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Counc
il Member Ayala thanked everyone for attending the meeting. He spoke about transparency regarding the incident at Regal Plaza and stated that hate has no place in our City. He indicated he will call the Simi Valley Unified School District to inquire about programs that support students, and he commented that his door is open to everyone.
Counc
il Member Litster thanked everyone for their comments. She expressed that there is no room in our community for hate crimes, racism, or intolerance. She commented that it was an honor to attend a gathering at Spirit Life Church, and she encouraged everyone to attend the International Day of Peace on September 21.
Counc
il Member Rhodes thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and sharing their experiences. He addressed Vertice Perry and said he appreciated the prayer she offered, and he would like to meet with her and her family.
May
or Pro Tem Judge asked the public to relay any information they may have about the incident at Regal Plaza to the Simi Valley Police Department. He commented that the investigation will be transparent and will be sent to the District Attorney’s Office upon completion. He thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.
May
or Cavanaugh spoke about her visit to Spirit Life Church. She commented that we need to make change happen in our community and work together to make Simi Valley a better, safer place for everyone. She indicated that she would like to schedule meetings with the Moorpark College and Simi Valley High School Black Student Union.
5. P
UBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A pu
blic 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) Thi
s item is continued to a date uncertain.
6. CO
NTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None 5 Minutes August 18, 2025
The Cit
y Council recessed to a break at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
7. CO
NSENT CALENDAR:
Counc
il Member/Director/Trustee Ayala pulled Consent Calendar Item 4, and Council Member/Director/Trustee Litster pulled Consent Calendar Item 8 for discussion. (1) A
pproval of minutes for the City Council meetings of March 10 and 31, and April 7, 2025 (Blanco) (CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
AC
TION: Approved minutes.
(2) A
pproval of Monthly Investment Report for month ended July 31, 2025 AC
TION: Approved request.
(3) A
pproval of City response to the 2024- 2025 Ventura County Civil Grand Jury Final Report - Prioritizing Best Practice Street Maintenance (Fuchiwaki) (CC) AC
TION: Approved request.
(4) A
uthorization to apply for the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4856 – City of Simi Valley Emergency Power Readiness Initiative (Shorts) (CC)
AC
TION: Approved request.
(5) Aw
ard contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., for the construction of the FY 2025-26 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program: Kuehner Drive (118 Freeway to Smith Road), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 25-36 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) AC
TION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(6) Approve second amendment to Agreement No. 3250095 for Citywide Pavement Delineation Project,
CP60000052, Specification No. SV 25-18 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Approved the first amendment to Sterndahl Enterprises, Inc. (7) Approval of the first amendment to extend the contract for Rincon Consultant Services through FY 2026-27 and other amendments (Perros) (CC) AC
TION: Approved the first amendment to Rincon.
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(8) Authorize the City Manager to execute four subdivision improvement agreements for Tract No. 5364, Phases 1- 4, located at the south terminus of Sequoia and Talbert Avenues, and Watson and Comet Avenues in Runkle Canyon (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved subdivision improvement agreements.
A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3 and Consent Calendar Items 5 through 7. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
RO
LL 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 Rhodes moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 4 and 8. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair/President Pro Tem Judge seconded the motion.
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: C ouncil 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:
8A. I
ntroduction of an ordinance adding Article 8 to Chapter 9 of Title 4 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code, establishing a preferential parking program (Fuchiwaki) (CC) O
rdinance No. 1365 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 4 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES
A
CTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1365, adding Article 8 to Chapter 9, Title 4 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code, establishing a preferential parking program, striking Section . 4 -9.804, placing an exemption for handicap placards in the exemption section, and establishing a minimal zone as an area between two intersections. Council Member/Director/Trustee Ayala seconded the motion:
7 Minutes August 18, 2025
RO
LL 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
9 . NEW BUSINESS: None
10 . REPORTS:
10 A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
C
ouncil Member Ayala reported that he attended the Simi Valley Police Department National Night Out, State of the College 2025 (Moorpark), the Hispanic Business Alliance, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast event, and was an invited speaker at the Entrepreneur Club. He reported that he attended the Neighborhood Council #2 meeting, a meeting on Regional Defence Partnership (RDP) Bylaws and Policy Updates, and the Real Options Women’s Clinic Ribbon Cutting, and that he visited the Big Brothers Big Sisters office in Simi Valley.
C
ouncil Member Rhodes reported that he attended a meeting with a Clean Power Alliance Marketing representative (ZOOM), attended the Simi Valley Police Department National Night Out, met with the CEO of Clean Power Alliance, and attended the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast event. He reported attending the Peggy Sadler Awards and commented on a radio broadcast he did on Radio 99.1 The Ranch, during which he spoke about the Clean Power Alliance and programs available to the City of Simi Valley. Council Member Rhodes reported that he attended the Sober Living Task Force (ZOOM), the League of California Cities Leadership Institute, and the Real Options Women’s Clinic Ribbon Cutting.
C
ouncil Member Litster reported that she attended the Simi Valley Police Department National Night Out, the State of the College 2025 (Moorpark), and the Retirement Celebration for Rabbi Michele Paskow, and that she was out of the State for some of this period.
M
ayor Pro Tem Judge reported he attended the Simi Valley Police Department National Night Out, the Retirement Celebration for Rabbi Michele Paskow, the City Council On Aging meeting, the Mobility 21 - 2025 Summit Chairs’ Roundtable Session Planning meeting, and the Montaire Community HOA meeting. 8 Minutes August 18, 2025
M
ayor Cavanaugh reported that she attended the Simi Valley Police Department National Night Out and the Visit Simi Tourism meeting, and that she spoke about her visit to Spirit Life Church. She reported she attended the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Executive Board meeting, had a walkthrough of the Simi Valley YMCA, and attended the Peggy Sadler Awards.
10 B. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
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ouncil Member Rhodes requested a presentation from staff on learning about and understanding the restrictions on using our money more effectively as an investment vehicle. Council Member Litster seconded the motion.
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DJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned back into closed session at 8:59 p.m.. ___
______________________________
Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of the City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
Simi Valley Industrial Development
Authority, Sim i Valley Public Facilities
Financing Authority, Simi Valley Public
Financing Authority, and President of the
Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees
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_____________________________
Lucy Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/Authority /Agency Secretary/Board Secretary
9 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.
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
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imi Valley, California September 8, 2025
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LLED TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
RO
LL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:01p.m.
b. C
LOSED SESSION:
(1
) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
N
ame of Case: Carranza v. City of Simi Valley, et al.
Case No.: 2024CUPP025334
N
ame of Case: Vasquez v. City of Simi Valley, et al.
Case No.: 2023CUPP016424
N
ame of Case: Rothe v. City of Simi Valley (Workers Compensation) Case No.: ADJ16706304; ADJ10793951; ADJ9191309
N
ame of Case: Martin v. City of Simi Valley (Workers Compensation) Case No.: ADJ16936102
(2
) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
F
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.
10 Minutes September 8, 2025
(3) Conference with Labor Negotiator – Labor Negotiations: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Ci
ty’s Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721
CAL
LED TO ORDER: 6:43 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CL
OSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on September 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
PLED
GE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ryan Valencia
ROL
L CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
1. AGEN
DA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite stated Agenda Items 3A (1) and 8B had supplemental reports. She further announced that Consent Item 5 would be deferred to a future meeting.
1A. A
CTION: 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)
ROL
L CALL:
AYES: Council Members /Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1B. I
t 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:
MOT
ION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC). 1C. DE
CLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
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1D. CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) P
resentation of Certificates of Commendation to the Simi Youth Baseball 9U World Series Champions (CC)
Manag
ement Analyst Kristin Miller read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificates of Commendation to Simi Youth Baseball 9U Division Red All Stars, International World Series Champions.
(2) P
resentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month (CC)
Com
munity Services Coordinator Ryan Fowler read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented the proclamation declaring the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month to the Director of Planning and Sustainability of Ventura County Transportation Commission, Amanda Fagan, and Youth Council Members: Ethan Bhat, Ashlyn Eddula, Vedika Gupta, Sarina Khangura, Surya Ravikumar, Saydee Ro, Aman Sreejith, and Lauryn Weitzman.
(3) P
resentation of a Proclamation declaring September 21, 2025, as Day of Peace (CC)
Manag
ement Analyst Kristin Miller read the proclamation, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise members with a Proclamation.
2. PU
BLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOI
NTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPO
INTMENTS:
(1) A
doption of a resolution for the appointment of a commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (Perros) (CC)
Res
olution No. 2025- 27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH J. PIECHOWSKI AS
COMMISSIONER TO THE AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF
VENTURA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO FILL AN UPCOMING VACANCY WITH THE TERM CONCLUDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2029
AC
TION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 appointing Joseph J. Piechowski to the AHA Board of Commissioners for a term commencing on October 1, 2025, and concluding on September 30, 2029. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge seconded the motion.
12 Minutes September 8, 2025
RO
LL 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 City Council Members to interview and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council Executive Board members (Perros) (CC) A
CTION: Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh moved to appoint two subcommittees, Council Member Ayala and Council Member Rhodes to conduct interviews and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council Executive Board Members for Neighborhood Councils 1 and 4, and Council Members Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge and Council Member Litster to conduct interviews and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council Executive Board Members for Neighborhood Councils 2 and 3 . Council Member/Director Litster seconded the motion.
RO
LL 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 B. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
(1
) Arroyo Simi Bridge Suicide Prevention Taskforce Update by Amanda Fagan, Ventura County Transportation Commission (CC)
A
manda Fagan, Planning and Sustainability Director, Ventura County Transportation Commission, presented the City Council with an update on the Arroyo Simi Bridge Suicide Prevention Taskforce.
3 C. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) I
nformational presentation by Youth Council member Aman Sreejith (CC) Y
outh Council Member Aman Sreejith provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
13 Minutes September 8, 2025
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The f
ollowing submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Er
in Franco, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about personal and Community growth in relation to racism.
2. Jam
es McGillis, Simi Valley, CA, spoke against short term rentals in Simi Valley.
3. El
izabeth Camacho, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition to the proposed residential parking program.
4. Ant
hony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke against short term rentals in Simi Valley.
5. Al
ynne Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke against short term rentals in Simi Valley.
6. Sandr
a Hernandez, Moorpark, CA, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Member, thanked the City Council for their support and spoke about the success of numerous Chamber events.
7. Dar
ren Bebrowsky (no address given), USA Properties Fund, spoke about changing the senior age to 55 plus on the Affordable Housing Agreement with Simi Vintage Sycamore Senior Apartments.
8. Sarah Wilkszewski (no address given), 805 UndocuFund, commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement activity.
9. Chr
is Chestnut, Simi Valley, CA, commented about his concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
10. Jos
eph Dobeynski Jr., Camarillo, CA, commented about his concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
11. Jos
eph Alfano, Thousand Oaks, CA, commented about his concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
12. Ry
an Drury, Ventura County, CA, VC Defense , commented about his concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
13. John
ny (no last name or address given) commented about his concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
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14. Susana Barron (no address given) commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
15. A
shley Fox, Simi Valley, CA, commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
16. J
amie Sanchez, Simi Valley, CA, commented about the incident that occurred at the Regal Plaza in Simi Valley on August 1 st, and her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
17. Lov
ie Brown, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a Community Market located at Crunch Gym being shut down.
18. J
eff Barcenes, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a Community Market located at Crunch Gym being shut down.
19. A
riel Murphy, The Community Market, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about how she started The Community Market and the recent shutdown of the market.
20. K
ristina Mitchem, The Community Market, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about a Community Market located at Crunch Gym being shut down.
21. N
aborina Galindez (no address given) made a statement in Spanish.
22. K
arla Costilla, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in Spanish and English. She commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
23. K
enneth Hurst, Simi Valley, CA, commented about his concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
24. J
aclyn Snow, Simi Valley, CA, commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
25. A
leyah Ewing (no address given) commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
26. R
ebecca Albarran (no address given) made a statement in Spanish.
27. R
achel Gubner, Simi Valley, CA, commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
28. E
va Castro (no address given) commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
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29. Isabella Perez (no address given) commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
30. D
ee (no address given) commented about her concerns with Immigration & Customs Enforcement actions.
31. C
hristian Bustamante, Simi Valley, CA, commented about her concerns with Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
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he following submitted a speaker card but were not present when called:
1. J
oseph Metcalfe (no address given)
T
he following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:
1. J
odi Martin-Gibbons (no address given)
2. Marlene Bracken (no address given)
3. Robert Fox (no address given)
4. Cristina de la Torre (no address given)
5. Imma Schreiber de la Torre (no address given)
6. Vincent Vidaurry (no address given)
7. Vanessa Costilla (no address given)
8. Xochitl Behena (no address given)
9. Victoria Rios (no address given)
4A. CI
TY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
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ouncil Member Ayala commented on the Community Market's closure and indicated that the Council will investigate the issue. He spoke about New Business at the end of the Agenda and stated he would have comments then.
C
ouncil Member Litster thanked the speakers for their comments. She addressed the parking concern that was raised and advised that the issue is on the Agenda and will be discussed. She spoke about the Community Market and asked the City Manager whether she wanted to address the concern at this time. The City Manager, Samantha Argabrite, stated that staff is investigating to determine what happened. Council Member Litster addressed the concerns raised about Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
M
ayor Cavanaugh commented that she will be working with Council Member Ayala, and there will be a discussion at the end of the meeting. 5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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6 . CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None 7 . CONSENT CALENDAR:
T
he City Manager reminded the Council that Consent Item 5 had been pulled and would be considered at a future meeting.
(1
) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of February 24, 2025 A
CTION: Approved minutes.
(2
) Accept $150,000 in funding from Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) for the Regional Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) 2.0 Program; authorization for the City Manager to execute the interagency agreement; approval of a Supplemental Budget Request of $150,000 in the Transit Fund (Fund 750, CP75000006); and authorization for the City Manager or designee to approve grant-related documents (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved request.
(3
) Receive and file update and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports for the fourth and final quarter activities and approval of a Supplemental Budget Request to reappropriate returned unexpended program funds to the FY 2025- 26 Community Project Grant funds (Perros) (CC)
A
CTION: Approved request.
(4
) Authorization to amend contract with Ardalan Ardalan Construction Company, Inc. for bathroom improvements at the Simi Valley Senior Center, Specification No. SV 24-31 (Garibay) (CC)
A
CTION: Received and filed
(5
) 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) A
CTION: The item was continued to a future meeting.
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(6) Adoption of a resolution approving the City of Simi Valley 2025 Federal Highway Administration Title VI Implementation Plan (Fuchiwaki) (CC) R
esolution No. 2025- 28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY 2025
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PLAN A
CTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-28.
A
CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to approve Consen t Calendar Items 1 through 4 and Consent Item 6. Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion.
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LL 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:
8A. S
econd reading of Ordinance No. 1365 adding Article 8 to Chapter 9 of Title 4 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code , establishing a preferential parking program (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
O
rdinance No. 1365 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 4 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES
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CTION: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1365.
Council Member/Director Rhodes seconded the motion
RO
LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: Council Member/Director Litster
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8 B. 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 located at 1698 Sycamore Drive (Perros) (CC)
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Resolution 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)
A
CTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, approving the Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA -2025- 0001), modifying the senior age restriction from 62 years of age and older to 55 years of age and older, and increasing the term of affordabil ity from 55 years to 60 years.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge seconded the motion:
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LL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: Council Members/Directors Ayala and Litster
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8 C. Approval of proposed water service rates, authorization to proceed with the Proposition 218 process, and recommendation to set a public hearing to consider adoption of new water service rates (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
A
CTION: Council Member/Director Rhodes moved to approve the proposed Water Service Rates, authorize staff to initiate a Proposition 218 process by mailing a notice of proposed Water Service Rates and instructions on protesting the proposal, and set a public hearing for November 17, 2025, to consider adopting new Water Service Rates. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge seconded the motion:
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OLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors Rhodes, Litster, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Judge, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
NAYS: Council Member/Director Ayala
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9 . NEW BUSINESS: 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 that he attended the Youth Council meeting, the Youth Employment Services meeting, the Rancho Simi and Recreation Park District (RSRPD) Board of Directors meeting, and the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) meeting, and that he participated in Area Housing Authority (AHA) interviews. He reported that he attended the Film Simi Valley Committee meeting, the Stellar Music Academy Grand Opening, the RDP Bi-laws Review Committee meeting, the Sunray Adult Day Health Center Grand Opening, and Ice Coffee with a Cop.
Council Member Ayala reported he attended another Youth Council meeting, the Simi Film Fest Music Concert, the Carnelian Learning Place Grand Opening, and American Vision Windows 25
th Anniversary. He reported that he attended the Grand Opening of The Hive Bar and Lounge, represented the City at the Film Simi Valley Panel, volunteered at the Simi Valley Police Foundation Dog Days of Summer Golf Classic, and volunteered at the For the Troops Golf Tournament in Moorpark.
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ouncil Member Rhodes reported that he attended the Neighborhood Council #4 meeting and commented that, following that, he was out of the Country and was able to attend meetings via Zoom. He reported he attended the Community Economic and Human Development Chair and Vice Chair briefing (ZOOM), met with the Financial Officer for Clean Power Alliance (ZOOM), and attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Executive Administrative Committee (EAC) meeting (ZOOM). Council Member Rhodes reported that he attended the SCAG Community, Economic, and Human Development Committee meeting and SCAG Regional Council meeting (ZOOM), the Clean Power Alliance meeting (ZOOM), and the Simi Valley Police Foundation Dog Days of Summer Golf Classic.
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ouncil Member Litster reported she attended the Youth Council meeting, Rancho Simi and Recreation Park District (RSRPD) Board of Directors meeting, the Leadership Simi Valley Steering Committee meeting, and the LA Business Journal – Valley Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards. She reported she met with the City Manager, attended the Meet and Greet Preview Party for Legends of Soul, the Stellar Music Academy Grand Opening, met with Congresswoman Julia Brownley at the Senior Center, and attended the 13 Souls Memorial Ride. Council Member Litster reported that she attended the Simi Town Center Marketing meeting and the Sunray Adult Day Health Center Grand Opening, met with Enso Verde, attended an Ice Coffee with a Cop, and met with the manager of the Salvation Army Food Bank. She reported she attended the League of California Cities Channel Islands Brown Bag Lunch, the Opening Night of Simi Film Fest, another meeting with Enso Verde, and the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting. Council Member Litster reported she had another meeting with the City Manager, attended the Association of Water (AWA) Board meeting, the Simi Film Fest Film Music Concert, and attended the Council On Aging meeting.
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May or Pro Tem Judge reported he participated in Area Housing Authority (AHA) interviews, met with Congresswoman Julia Brownley at the Senior Center, attended the Sunray Adult Day Health Center Grand Opening, the SCAG Executive/Administration Committee meeting, and the SCAG Regional Council meeting. He reported he attended the Simi Valley Film Fest Film Music Concert, the Ventura County Transportation (VCTC) Committee meeting, visited the Carnelian Learning Place, attended the American Vision Windows 25 th A nniversary, and
attended The Hive Bar and Lounge Grand Opening.
May
or Cavanaugh reported she attended the LA Business Journal – Valley Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards, the Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) Citizens Academy Fall Session Opening, the Meet and Greet Preview Party for Legends of Soul, and the Simi Film Commission meeting. She reported that she attended the Valley Industry Commerce Association (VICA) luncheon, the Simi Valley Police Department recognition event for the Narcotics Unit, the Economic Development Collaborative meeting, and met with the City Manager. Mayor Cavanaugh reported she attended the Simi Film Fest Film Music Concert, the American Vision Windows 25 th Anniversary, and the Simi Valley Police Foundation Dog Days of Summer Golf Classic.
10B. C
ity Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Counc
il Member Ayala requested that an item be placed on a future agenda to provide clarification and educational dialogue regarding the roles and limitations of the City Council, in response to rumors, reports, and information circulating on social media.
The intent is to create a forum to listen to community concerns and explain what the City Council can and cannot do. Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh seconded the motion.
ADJ
OURNMENT: Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 10:36 p.m. in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the meeting of September 15, 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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