MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California June 8, 2026
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:00 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 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Numbers of Matters: Four (4)
• Griffith Claim
• Facts and circumstances exist that might result in litigation against the local agency but which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff. (2) ·
• Kent Reppert, et al. v. Craig Dungan, et al.,
VCSC No. 2026CUPA065023
(2) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Number of Matters: Two (2)
Property APN: 500-0-291-175 and 579-0-005-405
Agency Negotiator: Samantha C. Argabrite, City Manager
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
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
W\ND - Wateiworks 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, WVVD, 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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CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Al Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on June 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Ron Fuchiwaki.
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern
Litster, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: None
Absent: None
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/SA/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:
MOTION: Move that the City Council meeting tonight may extend beyond the midnight deadline to conclude the agenda (Section 2-1.106 SVMC). 1 C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT:
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster recused herself from Item 9D, disclosing her role in an organization with a potential financial interest in the matter.
Mayor Cavanaugh and Council Member Ayala were not required to recuse themselves because they were appointed to represent the City's interests with respect to Item 9D.
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CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (CC)
Mayor Cavanaugh gave a brief statement regarding an incident that took place that weekend involving gender identity.
Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a Proclamation declaring June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and Executive Director, Unity Conejo, Megan Goebel, and Unity Conejo Board Member Melissa Espinoza accepted the Proclamation.
(2) Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 19. 2026, as Juneteenth (CC) Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read the Proclamation declaring June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
Debra Dickerson, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the importance of School Resource Officers (SROs) in schools.
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Reappointment of President Cavanaugh and Trustee Rhodes to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees and adoption of a resolution (Garibay) (LB)
Resolution No. PL-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REAPPOINTING BOARD PRESIDENT CAVANAUGH
AND TRUSTEE RHODES TO THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to move to adopt Resolution No. PL-39 reappointing Board President Cavanaugh and Trustee Rhodes to serve on the Simi Valley Library Board of Trustees for additional terms beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Council Member/Director/Trustee Ayala seconded the motion.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
(2) Appointment of City Council Members to a Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Working Group (Argabrite) (CC)
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved that Council Member Ayala and Council Member Judge be appointed to participate in the Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Working Group with the Simi Valley Unified School District, City staff, and the Simi Valley Police Department. 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
(3) Appointment of members to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Advisory Committee (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to approve, and the Mayor appoint, the five applicants nominated to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee: Rebecca Mccann, Mary Elaine Beaty, Leanne Ford, Isabel Huerta and Artmeanuha Alyce Pettis to terms commencing on June 1, 2026, and expiring on May 31, 2028. 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
38. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 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. Merry Gunn, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support of a housing project for veterans.
2. Scott Juceam, Simi Valley, CA, expressed appreciation to the Council for their involvement regarding SROs and requested a timeline for the town center negotiations.
3. Chad Petit, Simi Valley Samaritan Center, spoke in support of a letter of support for the Samaritan Center to conduct a study evaluating the feasibility of a transitional housing proiect
4. LeeAndra Chergey, Simi Valley, CA, from Autism Society Ventura County spoke in support of a letter of support regarding a feasibility study for the Samaritan Center.
5. Brian Schumacher, Autism Society Ventura County, spoke in support of a letter of support regarding a feasibility study for the Samaritan Center.
6. Pastor Amanda Berg, Pastor Shepherd of the Valley, spoke in support of a letter of support regarding a feasibility study for the Samaritan Center.
7. Michael Shaw, Santa Susana, CA, spoke about Immigration and Customs enforcement affecting the community.
8. Todd Taylor, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about concerns with the ordinance regarding Short-Term Rentals.
9. Jill Abele, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and the Simi Valley Town Center.
10. Frank Tomlinson, no address given, requested a change to the City's military banner program to better connect with veterans.
11. Richard Perini, spoke about concerns over the delay in obtaining SROs and spoke about new housing developments in the city.
12.Ashley, no address given, spoke on behalf of Ken Hurst, spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the community.
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CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes responded to public comments regarding the feasibility study for the Samaritan Center. He also addressed comments concerning the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and acknowledged the efforts regarding the banner program.
Council Member Judge inquired with City Manager Argabrite about the potential development involving Habitat for Humanity. He expressed support for the concept of a Veterans Village and thanked everyone who came to speak during public comments.
He acknowledged the need for additional information is important regarding the Samaritan Center. He also acknowledged the veteran banner program.
City Manager Argabrite reported that the City has had numerous communications with Habitat for Humanity regarding the proposed development. She stated that the City presented options but has not received a response from Habitat for Humanity. She also provided clarification regarding School Resource Officers (SROs) in relation to the school district.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster acknowledged the suggestions regarding short-term rentals, the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and the Samaritan Center. She shared appreciation for the public for their comments regarding concerns related to immigration and the efforts of local organizations. She also expressed support for the veteran's village concept.
Council Member Ayala acknowledged comments regarding transitional housing and stated that the topic would be discussed later in the meeting. He also recognized and thanked representatives of a local organization for their efforts in the community.
Mayor Cavanaugh responded to comments regarding the Samaritan Center and the City's banner program memo was nearing completion. She also addressed comments regarding School Resource Officers (SROs), stating they have tried to negotiate with the school district, but the school district has stated there is no available budget in relation to SROs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A public hearing to consider a request from Sentry Property Group, LLC for a General Plan Amendment (GPA-2024-0001 }, Zone Change (Z-S-2024-0003}, Planned Development Permit (PD-S-2024-0005}, Tentative Map (TT-2024-0004}, and Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA-2024-0003} to change the General Plan Land Use designation from Moderate Density and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential, change the Zoning designation from Residential Moderate Density Minutes 7 June 8, 2026
(RMod) and Residential Medium Density (RM) to Residential High Density (RH), to construct a new 60-unit, multi-family residential condominium development with three affordable units on a 5.72-acre site located at 1761, 1801, and 1807 Oak Road: a determination that the proiect is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act:
introduction of an ordinance, and adoption of resolutions (Perras) (CC) Resolution No. 2026-20 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA-2024-0001), PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PD-S-2024-0005) AND TENTATIVE MAP (TT- 2024-0004) TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 60-UNIT, 2-STORY MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1761, 1801, AND 1807 OAK ROAD; AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Resolution No. 2026-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT (AHA-2024- 0003) WITH SENTRY PROPERTY GROUP, INC., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 60 TOWNHOMES INCLUDING 3 ONE-BEDROOM UNITS TO BE RESERVED FOR VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS LOCATED AT 1807 OAK ROAD
Ordinance No. 1371 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE CLASSIFICATION (Z-S-2024- 0003) FROM RESIDENTIAL MODERATE DENSITY [RMOD] AND RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY [RM] TO RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1761, 1801, AND 1807 OAK ROAD; AND A DETERMINATION THAT
THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:23 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Heather Moss, Simi Valley, spoke in opposition Oak Road development.
2. Michael Shaw, Santa Susana, spoke in support Oak Road development.
3. Barbra Williamson, Simi Valley, spoke in opposition Oak Road development.
4. Dane Chadwick, Simi Valley, CA, spoke in support Oak Road development.
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The following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:
1. Sal Provenza, no address given
2. Amarveer Brar, no address given
3. Alan Scales, no address given
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:45 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes approved the project as follows in light of the marginal health of Tree T-1; Introduce Ordinance No. 1371 approving Zone Change No. Z-S-2024-0003;and a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-20 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA-2024-0001, Planned Development Permit No. PD-S-2024- 0005 and Tentative Map No. TT-2024-0004; and a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 21 approving an Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA-2024-0003).Council Member/Director/Trustee Ayala 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
CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of February 23 and March 9, 2026 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Receipt of the Simi Valley Council On Aging Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Received and filed.
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(3) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended April 30, 2026 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approval of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget and Operating Plan (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(5) Authorization to reiect bids. revise specifications. and rebid Bus Wash System Replacement Project, CP75000011, Specification No. SV 26-10 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(6) Approve the second amendment to contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for professional environmental consulting services (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Approved second amendment.
(7) Approve a Supplemental Budget Request and authorize the City Manager to execute a Change Order for the Repair and Rehabilitation of Four {4) Concrete Structures Proiect at the Water Quality Control Plant, CP975240. CP70200059, CP70200060, Specification No. SV 25-29 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Approved Supplemental Budget Request and Change Order. (8) Award a professional services agreement to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for Senate Bill 90 State Mandated Cost Reimbursement Claim Services (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to MGT Impact Solutions, LLC.
(9) Award contracts to Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. and Hill Brothers Chemical Co. for the purchase of chemical supplies for the Simi Valley Water Quality Control Plant, Specification No. SV 26-29 (Fuchiwaki) (CC) ACTION: Awarded contract to Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. and Hill Brothers Chemical Co.
(10) Authorize purchase order to Arctig US, Inc .• for paratransit software support through the General Services Administration, and waive competitive bidding to authorize issuance of a purchase order to Ecolane USA, Inc. for a text notification module (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Authorized purchase orders to Arctiq US, Inc. and Ecolane USA, Inc.
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(11) Approve a Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS. LLC to use the First Street water tank site for a wireless telecommunications facility (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
ACTION: Approved agreement with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. (12) Adopt a Resolution Establishing the City's Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriation Limit (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-18 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-18
(13) Adoption of resolutions calling and giving notice of holding a general municipal election, requesting that the Ventura County Board of Supervisors consent to the consolidation of the general municipal election with the statewide general election to be held on the same date, requesting that the Ventura County Board of Supervisors permit the County Elections Official to render election services and supplies to the City: Approval of the contract for election services and supplies with the County of Ventura and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; and Confirming regulations pertaining to materials submitted to the electorate (Blanco) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026, AND TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO CONSOLIDATE THIS GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE
ELECTIONS CODE
Resolution No. 2026-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY REQUESTING THE BOARD o·F SUPERVISORS OF
VENTURA COUNTY TO PERMIT THE COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL TO
RENDER SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DAY OF THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-22 and 2026-23.
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(14) Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the City of Simi Valley {Town Center Proiect) (Johnson) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY (TOWN CENTER PROJECT), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-24.
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 14, and to adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-18, 2026-22, 2026-23, and 2026-24.
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
8. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
8A. Second reading of Ordinance No. 1370 amending Simi Valley Municipal Code {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 (Perras) (CC)
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
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1370. 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: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. NEW BUSINESS:
9A. Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Simi Valley and Affordable Housing Land Consultants LLC (AHA-2025-0002} for the proposed Tape Street Apartments located at 2267 Tape Street (Perros) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT (AHA- 2025-0002) WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND CONSULTANTS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 240- UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX INCLUDING TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT (238) AFFORDABLE UNITS TO BE RESERVED FOR VERY LOW-INCOME AND LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS LOCATED AT 2267 TAPO STREET
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 (Attachment A), approving the Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA-2025-0002, Attachment B) for the development of the Tape Street Apartments located at 2267 Tape Street pursuant to ministerial Planned Development Permit No.
PD-S-2025-0007; and Authorize the City Manager to administratively approve and execute the Assignment and Assumption of the Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA- 2025- 0002, Attachment C) to 2267 Tape St Ground Owner LP; and Authorize the City Manager to administratively approve and execute the Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Agreement for the development of the Tape Street Apartments located at 2267 Tape Street pursuant to ministerial Planned Development Permit No.
PD-S-2025-0007 (Attachment D). Council Member/Director/Trustee Ayala 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
98. Adoption of resolutions placing a ballot proposition on the November 3. 2026. ballot that. if approved by a majority of voters. would increase the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT} rate from 10% to 12%: requesting the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the ballot proposition: establishing requirements for ballot arguments; and approval of the contract for election services and supplies with the County of Ventura and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract (Garibay) (CC)
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Resolution No. 2026-25 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO ADD A BALLOT
PROPOSITION TO THE PREVIOUSLY CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE§ 10403
Resolution No. 2026-26 - A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING
AMENDMENT OF THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX TO FUND GENERAL
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Resolution No. 2026-27 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR
BALLOT ARGUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TO BE INCLUDED WITH VOTER INFORMATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Resolution No. 2026-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF VENTURA
COUNTY TO PERMIT THE COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL TO RENDER
SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR A TOT BALLOT MEASURE FOR THE PREVIOUSLY
CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DAY
OF THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 placing a ballot proposition on the November 3, 2026, ballot that, if approved by a majority of voters, would increase the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate from 10% to 12%; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 requesting the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the TOT ballot proposition; Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 27 providing requirements for the ballot arguments filed with the City Clerk to be included with voter information guide for the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot; Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 requesting the County Board of Supervisors to permit the County Elections Official to render services to the City for the General Municipal Election to be held on the day of the Statewide General Election; and Approve the contract for election services and supplies with the County of Ventura and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Mayor Pro Tern thanked public speaker Jill Abele for her comments regarding the undercharging of hotel room rates.
She also stated, in agreement with her colleagues, that she does not support increasing taxes on residents. 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
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9C. Review and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Approval of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to Fiscal Year 2030-31, Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Transit Budget and Program of Proiects, and Adoption of Resolutions (Johnson) (CC/WWD/LB/CDA)
Resolution No. 2026-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY TITLE 49 UNITED STATES CODE CHAPTER 53 AND FOR ANY TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE AND
OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION
Resolution No. 2026-29/WWD-306/SA-15/PL-40 - A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY APPROVING THE FY 2026-27
ANNUAL BUDGET AND THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FY 2026-27 TO FY 2030-31
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to approve the Simi Valley Transit FY 2026-27 Program of Projects (POP) to be forwarded to the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) for final approval and to be included in the City's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 49 U.S.C. Section 5307, Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ), and Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) grant applications; Adopt the attached Resolution No. 2026-28 (Attachment A) authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit the filing of grant applications with the FTA for operating, capital, planning, and preventive maintenance assistance funds under 49 U.S.C. Section 5307, CMAQ, and JARC; Adopt the attached joint Resolution No. 2026-29/WWD-306/SA-15/PL-40 (Attachment B) approving the FY 2026-27 Annual Budget, incorporating the previously adopted budgets for the Cultural Arts Center and Council on Aging, and amend the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030- 31. 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
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9E.
15 June 8, 2026
Consideration of additional financial support for Simi 250 Celebration (Argabrite) (CC) Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster recused herself from consideration of Agenda Item 9D, disclosing her role in an organization with a potential financial interest in the matter. at 9:51 p.m. and returned to the dais at 9:55p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Ayala moved to approve $21,700 in additional funding support for event enhancements and activities associated with the Simi 250 Celebration. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster
Consideration of a letter of support for a study evaluating the feasibility of a transitional housing proiect at the Samaritan Center (Argabrite) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to support the attached letter of support for a study evaluating the feasibility of a transitional housing project at the Samaritan Center. Council Member/Director/Trustee Ayala seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
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Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
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9F. Approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and Ground Lease Agreement with SV TC Property. LLC for property located at the northeast corner of Jefferson Way and Simi Town Center Way (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with SV TC Property, LLC (substantially as set forth in Attachment A), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a project located at the northeast corner of Jefferson Way and Simi Town Center Way; Authorize the City Manager to execute a Ground Lease Agreement with SV TC Property, LLC (substantially as set forth in Attachment B), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for approximately 6.5 acres (APN 612-0-240-175 (portion) and 612-0- 240-115); and, Authorize the City Manager to take such additional, related, action that may be desirable. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
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16 June 8, 2026
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
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City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported attending: ADA Paratransit Committee interviews, Neighborhood Council interviews, Samaritan Center Second Chance Prom, funeral of Mary Spielman, Senior Police Officers Swearing-in ceremony, Boys and Girls Club Teen Lounge Ribbon Cutting, Peace Officers Memorial ceremony, VCREA Board of Directors and Energy Champion meeting, 4th of July Planning Committee meeting, Sandy Fire Zone tour, volunteered at the Happy Face Music Festival, Youth Council interviews, E-Bike workshop, Legislative Advocacy forum, Community Senior Games Closing ceremony, Leadership Graduation class, Royal High Ronald Reagan Citizen Scholar Institute Showcase, budget meeting with staff, presented awards for the Education Foundation, Hispanic Business Alliance meeting, 13 Souls Memorial Run launch event and Council on Aging (COA) meeting.
Council Member Rhodes reported attending: CalCAA conference, Clean Power Alliance meeting, Chamber Candidate forum, Boys and Girls Club Teen Lounge Ribbon Cutting, Fire Ride along, Cultural Arts Foundation Board interviews, Happy Face Music Festival, Veterans Memorial Day ceremony, Conejo Chamber Legislative Round Table, Neighborhood Council interviews, Special City Council meeting, Legislative Affairs meeting, 11th Annual Sergeant Ron Helus Ride for the Blue event, Royal High Ronald Reagan Citizen Scholar Institute Showcase, CEHD Briefing, Council Priority Briefing, Cal Cities Legislative briefing, Executive Administration Committee SCAG meeting, Regional Council meeting, Clean Power Alliance meeting, SV Police Foundation Clay's for K-9 event, budget meeting and Oak Road Developer meeting.
Council Member Judge reported attending: Neighborhood Council interviews, Samaritan Center Second Chance Prom, Mary Spielman funeral, Soaring Spirits Annual Gala, SVPD Swearing-In ceremony, Fire Zone tour, Peace Officers Memorial ceremony, Special City Council meeting, E-Bike Safety event, VCTC Traffic Administration Finance meeting, Council Budget meeting, Reagan Library Economic Forum, 11th Annual Sergeant Ron Helus Ride for the Blue event, Council Priority Briefing meeting, VCTC meeting, SCAG EAC meeting, SCAG Regional Policy meeting, Hispanic Business Alliance meeting, 13 Souls Memorial Run launch event, SV Police foundation Clay's for K-9s and LCC Public Safety Policy Committee meeting.
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17 June 8, 2026
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported attending: ADA Committee Recruitment interviews, VCOG Board Meeting, Candidate Forum, Politica Fest event, Simi Immigrant Coalition Town Hall meeting, ICSC Las Vegas, VCOG meeting, Cultural Arts Foundation Board interviews, Fire Zone tour, Special City Council meeting , Neighborhood Council interviews, E-Bike Safety Community event, VCTC Traffic Calming Pop-up, Knolls Elementary Award ceremony , City Manager meeting, Leadersh ip Simi Valley Graduation ceremony , Summer Reading Kick-off event, and Cultural Art festival.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending: SVPD Citizens Academy ceremony , Samaritan Center Second Chance Prom, Politica Fest, Sandy Fire Briefing, Happy Face Music Festival, Memorial Day Veterans ceremony , Special City Council meeting, E-bike Community Safety event, Council Budget meeting, Regional Water Quality Control Board meeting, Leadership Simi Valley Graduation ceremony, Council Priority Briefing, City Manager meeting, Film meeting, 13 Souls Memorial Run launch event, and the Cultural Arts Crafts festival.
City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 10:36 p.m. to the meeting of June 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
Dee Dee Cavanaugh , Mayor the City of
Simi Valley , California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees
Lucy Banco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary