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 May 11, 2026
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CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro Tern Litster, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Number of Matters: One (1)
Property:
Agency Negotiator:
Lost Canyons Drive West of Erringer Road
Samantha C. Argabrite, City Manager
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Kris Turner, Executive Director, YMCA ROLL CALL: Present:
Remote:
Absent:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala,
Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President
Litster, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
Rhodes,
Pro Tern
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
WWD - 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, 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.
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1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Argabrite noted a supplemental report for Public Hearing Item SA.
1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Ayala moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived.
Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion. (CC/WWD/PFFA/LB)
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
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:
1C.
1D.
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 Certificates of Completion to the Spring CERT Graduating Class (CC)
Emergency Services Coordinator Shannon Johnson read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificates of Completion to the following Spring CERT Graduating class:
Reggiena Abaca, Steve Adachi, Peter Andelman, Michael Beath, Malika Bouilland, Paul Campanella, Julie Clayton, Veda Deverkadra, Vihaas Deverkadra, Holly Harpham Fernandez, Richard Fernandez, Virginia Guerrero, Don Le, Gina Lorenzo, Curtis Morrissette, Tricia Potter, Claudia Rojo, Emmy Sundeen, Perla Teran Lopez, Aubrey Tocuseanu, Mason Tocuseanu, Himabindu Vanipenta and Bryan Vega. (2) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Ryan Fowler read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Kris Turner, Executive Director of the YMCA accepted the proclamation.
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(3) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of May 17 through May 23, 2026, as Public Works Week (CC)
Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a Proclamation declaring the week of May 17 through May 23, 2026, as Public Works Week. Assistant Public Works Director Al Sexton, and Assistant Public Works Director Chris Oberender accepted the proclamation.
(4) Recognition of the Wastewater Collection System Workgroup of the Sanitation Division for winning the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Local 1st Place Award and Statewide 3rd Place Award for 2025 Collection System of the Year Award for a medium sized collection system (CC) Public Works Director Ron Fuchiwaki read a proclamation, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a trophy recognizing the Wastewater Collection System Workgroup of the Sanitation Division for receiving the California Water Environment Association Local 1st Place Award and Statewide 3rd Place Award in the 2025 Collection System of the Year competition for a medium-sized collection system. The recognition was presented to Supervisor Keegan Shirck and Wastewater Collection System Tech 2s Chip Marquedt and Rob Pratt.
(5) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Community Proiects Grant Review Committee members (CC)
Deputy Environmental Services Director Cynthia McCullough read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Community Projects Grant Review Committee members Steve Busco, Deanna Block, Paul Chandler, Nadia Krupansky, David Lewis Aman Sreejith and Gayle Sutton with Certificates of Appreciation.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
Brian Schumacher spoke about the Autism Society of Ventura County.
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
38. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Jiya Bhatt (CC) Youth Council Member Jiya Bhatt provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
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3C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation by Commander Darin Muehler, Traffic Bureau regarding newly acquired Specially Marked Police Vehicle (CC)
Commander Darin Muehler, Traffic Bureau, gave a presentation regarding the newly acquired Specially Marked Police Vehicle.
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh called a ten-minute recess so the Council could view the newly acquired Specially Marked Police Vehicle on display outside.
The City Council recessed at 7: 12 p.m. and reconvened at 7:20 p.m.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Ben Davis- President of Piccola Tiny Homes, spoke about housing affordability and moveable tiny homes.
2. Mark Luker, no address given, spoke about his concerns of the Simi Valley Library and a Council Member.
3. Jerry Quintana, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the Samaritan center and the Community Project Grant (CPG).
4. Rae Binstock, Many Mansions, spoke regarding programs offered by the organization.
5. Joseph Metcalf, no address given, spoke regarding the 250th Fourth of July celebration.
6. Jodi Lewis/Scott Kurtuzos, Simi Valley Football Boosters, spoke regarding the organization and clarified concerns.
7. James McGillis,Simi Valley, CA, spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Hispanic Heritage Month and the Short-Term Rental survey.
8. Doreen Stoutland, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding concerns related to Runkle Canyon LLC.
9. David Lewis, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding suggestions for the Community Projects Grant (CPG) program.
10. Cindy Slack, President of Simi Valley Library Foundation, spoke about the Library's benefits to the community and thanked the Council for their support.
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4A. CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Public Finance Authority to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of a residential care facility proiect for seniors located at the southwest corner of Tapo Canyon and Guardian Street, Simi Valley, California (Garibay) (CC) Resolution No. 2026-12 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS FOR A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR SENIORS
PROJECT BY THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND
REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION,
IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF
ENSO VERDE
There being no public testimony, Mayor Cavanaugh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:48 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to move that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-12 approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Public Finance Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $450,000,000 for the benefit of Enso Verde, formerly known as Kendal at Ventura, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, to provide for the financing or refinance of the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of the Enso Verde residential care facility for the elderly project. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
5B. A public hearing to consider Simi Valley Municipal Code amendments (Z-S- 2025-0006} to regulate (allow} short-term rentals in residential zones, a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and the introduction of an ordinance (Perros) (CC) Minutes 6 May 11, 2026
Ordinance No. 1370 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS (Z-S-2025- 0006) TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND A
DETERMINATION THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 8: 15 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Chuck Lech, Conejo Simi Moorpark Association Realtors, spoke in support of short-term rentals (STRs).
2. James McGillis, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs and the STR survey.
3. Alynne Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs.
4. Anthony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs and the STR survey.
5. Matthew Abbe, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of STRs.
6. Robert Lykins, no address provided, spoke in support of STRs.
7. Richard Holloman, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs.
8. Nancy Zeise, no address provided, spoke in opposition of STRs.
9. Heather Moss, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs.
10. Ryan Huggins, CSMAR, spoke in support of STRs.
11. Patricia Fleury, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition of STRs and the STR survey.
12. Paul Hodges, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs.
13. Ted Mackel, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of STRs.
14.Anne Reiss, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs.
15. Jonathan Beck, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs.
16. Leo Pretti, no address given, spoke in opposition of STRs and the STR survey.
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17. Carroll Fernandez, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in opposition of STRs.
18. Stephanie Bunker, no address given, spoke in opposition of STRs.
19. Todd Taylor, Simi Valley, spoke in support of STRs.
20. Kimberlyn Paul, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of STRs.
21.Heidi Svoboda, Simi Valley, CA spoke in opposition of STRs.
22.Steve Thompson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of STRs.
23. Vanessa Balam, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of STRs.
The following submitted a speaker card but did not speak:
1. Gerald Ptistick, no address given
2. Mike Little, no address given
The following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:
1. Mary Pitstick, no address given, in opposition of STRs.
2. Linda Kaplan, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
3. Leslie Dumont, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
3. Deborah Nelson, no address given, in opposition of STRs.
5. Ronald Voogd, no address given, in opposition of STRs.
4. Sandra Otto, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
7. Charlie Rullo, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRS.
5. Carol Thomaier, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
10.Ann Duran, no address given, in opposition of STRs.
10.Nancy Walker, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
11.Maurice Campeau, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
12.Pam Campeau, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
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13.Linda Stickel, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
14.Victoria Newson, Simi Valley, CA, in opposition of STRs.
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 10:14 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1370 amending the Simi Valley Municipal Code to regulate (allow) short-term rentals in residential zones and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act including adding the language to be identified for modification to pre permitting inspection. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
The City Council recessed at 10: 15 p.m. and reconvened at 10:28 p.m.
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke
1. Virginia Seaton, no address given, spoke regarding concerns about CPG funds awarded to an organization.
2. Jennifer Frank, no address given, spoke in support of CPG funding for the Simi Valley "Library Foundation.
3. Nikki Lian, no address given, thanked the Council for its support of Body, Brain, Train.
4. Tammy Jordan, Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, expressed concerns regarding artificial intelligence (Al) and requested financial support from the Council for an expo.
5. Tracy Heminick, Samaritan Center Board Member, thanked the Council for their support and for considering their proposal.
6. Pastor Amanda Berg, Shepherd of the Valley, thanked the Council on behalf of the church for its grant support.
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7. David Griggs, no address given, spoke about immigration-related objects located throughout the City.
8. Jared Shapiro, Shepherd of the Valley, spoke about the Stillwater Food Pantry benefits and thanked the Council for their grant support.
9. Pam Castro, Shepherd of the Valley, spoke about the Ventura County Food Share program and Shepherd of the Valley.
10. Richard Perini, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the Samaritan Center Second Chance Prom, School Resource Officers (SROs) and street safety issues.
11. Faline Kissick, Beginnings Brew Coffee House Director, spoke about their CPG proposal to the Council.
12. Lisa Johnson, no address given·, spoke in support of CPG funds for Beginnings Brew Coffee House.
13. Eric Kissick, no address given, spoke in support of CPG funds for Beginnings Brew Coffee House.
14. Oscar Azmtihia, no address given, spoke in support of CPG funds for Beginnings Brew Coffee House.
15. Linda Kaplan, no address given, spoke in support of CPG funds for Beginnings Brew Coffee House. ·
16. Candice Skor, no address given, spoke in support of CPG funds for Beginnings Brew Coffee House.
The following submitted a speaker card and did not speak:
1. Leslie Dumont, no address given
2. Michael Shaw, no address given
3. Jonathan Beck, no address given
4. Allie Mayernik, no address given
5. Dale Steinek, no address given
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CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS
REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tern Litster acknowledged the efforts that the City has made regarding the Simi Valley Library and expressed appreciation for the Simi 250th celebration activities announcement. She acknowledged all the organizations that came to speak regarding the Community Project Grant.
Mayor Cavanaugh acknowledged Shepherd of the yalley and thanked the organization for its community distribution day and its continued service to residents.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meeting of January 26. 2026 (Blanco) (CC/WWD/PFFA/LB)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Authorization to initiate recruitment to fill At-Will Public Works Director position (Argabrite) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(3) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Projects Grant Performance reports for the third quarter activities (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approval of a second amendment for a one-year contract extension with Ventura County Animal Services for FY 2026-27, and authorize the City Manager to execute all requisite documents (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Approved second amendment.
(5) Award a contract to Southland Roofing, Inc. for the construction of the Operations and Storage Buildings Roof Rehabilitation Project at the Water Quality Control Plant, CP70200023, Specification No. SV 25-30 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Southland Roofing, Inc.
(6) Award a contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc .. for the construction of FY 2025-26 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program, Madera Road {Cochran Street to Easy Street), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 26-11 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
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(7) Approval of a cooperative purchasing agreement with lnfoSend, Inc for utility bill production, printing, and mailing services (Johnson) (CC/WWD) ACTION: Approved agreement with lnfoSend, Inc.
(8) Adopt a resolution approving the June 1. 2026, Publicly Available Pay Schedule (Gutierres) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING UPDATED CITYWIDE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES EFFECTIVE MAY 18, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-13.
(9) Adopt a resolution approving the Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Crown Hill Water Storage Tank and Knolls Zone Water Facilities Project (Fuchiwaki) (WWD) Resolution No. VWJD-305 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
APPROVING THE INITIAL STUDY-MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
CROWN HILL WATER STORAGE TANK AND KNOLLS ZONE WATER
FACILITIES PROJECT
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. VWJD-305.
(10) Adopt a resolution approving the FY 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation project list and expenditure plan (Cycle 10) (Fuchiwaki) (CC) Resolution No. 2026-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE FY 2026-27 ROAD MAINTENANCE
AND REHABILITATION PROJECT LIST AND EXPENDITURE PLAN (CYCLE 10) AND AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 BUDGET
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-15.
(11) Adopt a resolution accepting the Final Map and approving the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and securities for Tract No. 6085, located at 1845 Oak Road (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
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Resolution No. 2026-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ACCEPTING THE FINAL MAP AND APPROVING
THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SECURITIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO 6085, LOCATED AT 1845 OAK ROAD
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-16.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 11. Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Award of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Community Proiects Grant Program Funds (Perras) (CC)
Council Member Judge moved to continue the City Council meeting beyond the midnight deadline, as authorized by Section 2-1.106 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code, to conclude the remaining agenda items. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
None
None
None
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to move to award $151,300 in Community Projects Grant funding for FY 2026-27 to the organizations as recommended by the Community Projects Grant Review Committee, and allocate the remaining $47 to Body Brain Train, and authorize the City Manager to approve final scopes of work and execute contracts to match final funding awards .. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
None
None
None
Adopt a resolution implementing a previously approved Schedule of Sanitation Service Rates and Fees, consistent with Ordinance No. 1363. and authorizing the County of Ventura to collect residential sanitation service fees on the tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY IMPLEMENTING A SCHEDULE OF SANITATION RATES AND FEES PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1363 AND
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO COLLECT RESIDENTIAL SANITATION SERVICE FEES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-14 implementing a previously approved Schedule of Sanitation Service Rates and Fees consistent with Ordinance No. 1363 and authorize the County of Ventura to collect residential sanitation service fees on the tax roll for FY 2026-27 . . Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
10. REPORTS:
1 OA. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported attending: the Bob Huber Crisis Stabilization Unit Naming ceremony, All It Takes event, National Day of Prayer, Teacher of the Month ceremony, 4th of July Planning Committee meeting, Pozoleria Dona Ana Ribbon Cutting ceremony, and Council On Aging meeting.
Council Member Rhodes reported attending: the Bob Huber Crisis Stabilization Unit Naming ceremony, SCAG Annual Conference, SCAG EAC meeting, Reis Beck Memorial Service, Westlake Village Fire Safety Day, and the Pozoleria Dona Ana Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
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Council Member Judge reported attending: the Bob Huber Crisis Stabilization Naming ceremony, SCAG retreat, Pozoleria Dona Ana Ribbon Cutting ceremony, and Knights of Columbus St. Peter Poker tournament.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported attending: the Bob Huber Crisis Stabilization Naming ceremony, Ad Hoc Film meeting, Ventura County Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention Council update, All It Takes event, YMCA 27th Annual Prayer Breakfast, National Day of Prayer, Teacher of the Month event, Arts Commission Interviews, Reis Beck Memorial Service, Leadership Simi Valley Steering Committee meeting and the Pozoleria Dona Ana Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending: the Bob Huber Crisis Stabilization Naming ceremony, Housing Trust Fund dinner and Rotary Club Softball tournament. 1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items:
Mayor Cavanaugh requested an update on the position of School Resource Officers (SROs) before the school year starts.
City Manager Argabrite reported that the Police Department is currently recruiting vacant detective positions, including filling a vacancy for the Internet Crimes Against Children unit, as well as vacant SRO positions. She stated that the department will continue responding to emergency situations at schools as needed.
Council Member Ayala suggested creating a joint working group to include the City Council, School District, City Staff, and Police Department to discuss a long-term funding mechanism for the SRO program.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster requested that the Community Projects Grant program eligibility requirements be reviewed.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster moved to approve, and Mayor I Cavanaugh seconded the motions.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 11 :52 p.m. in memory of Mary Spielman and John Becerra, to the meeting of June 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of City of
Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees
u anco CMC, City ~rk/District Secretary/
Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary