MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
SIMI VALLEY PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SIMI VALLEY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Simi Valley, California June 22, 2026
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CALLED TO ORDER: 5:30 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 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d){1)
Number of Matters: Two (2)
Name of Case: Di Ruscio v. City of Simi Valley
Case No.: 6-2023-00576158-CU-PO-VTA
Name of Case: T.J.N. (William Navaroli) v. City of Simi Valley, et. Al Case No.: USDC Case No. 2:25-cv-11601-MEMF (RAOx)
(2) Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
Number of Matters: One (1)
Facts and circumstances exist that might result in litigation against the local agency but which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff.
Note: If this is a joint meeting of the City Coljncil and Boards of Directors, the applicable entity is identified at the end of each agenda item.
CC - City Council
WWD-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, 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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(3) Conference with Real Property Negotiator: (CC)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Number of Matters: One (1)
June 22, 2026
Property APN: 612-0-240-045; 612-0-240-065; 612-0-240-155; 612-0- 240-175; 612-0-240-115
Agency Negotiator:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
Luis Garibay, Assistant City Manager
SV TC PROPERTY LLC
Instruction to the negotiator regarding price and
terms
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:32 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: City Attorney Ford stated there was no reportable action as a result of the Closed Session meeting held on June 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Isaiah.
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 58.
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/CDA/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).
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DECLARATION OF CONFLICT: None
CERTIFICATES/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
(1) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Council members (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Ryan Fowler read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Council members. Brian Agak, Mahie Daga, Jasleen Khangura, Nandhiha Krishnamoorthi, Rithmika Naveen, and Avery Opp accepted the Certificates. Youth Council members Ashlyn Eddula, Vedika Gupta, Kishan Mehta, Dhiya Prabhuram, Surya Ravikumar, Aman Sreejith, Daniel Sy, Lauryn Weitzman, and Flor Yuan were not present to receive the Certificates.
(2) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members (CC)
Community Services Coordinator Ryan Fowler read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented outgoing Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members Sarina Khangura, Rithmika Naveen, and Michael Shaw with Certificates of Appreciation.
(3) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Neighborhood Council Executive Board members (CC)
Deputy Environmental Services Director, Neighborhood Services, Cynthia McCullough read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented the following outgoing Simi Valley Neighborhood Council Members with Certificates of Appreciation: Moses Amoghlian, Sparky Cohen, Laura Hurd, Jeff Plyamm, Masko Yeager, Karl Birch, Steve Busco, Andy Goitia, David Kritzer, Robert Martins, Nick Palky, Donald Wismar, Stephanie Bunker, Alessandro Neri, and Art Simeri. (4) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board members (CC)
Assistant Community Services Manager Sandee McGee read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board members Sanchita Karthik and Salwa Scarpone.
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(5) Presentation of an Honorary Resolution to the 2026 City Volunteer of the Year (CC)
Acting Management Assistant Candace Gray read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Chaplain Bill Martin with an Honorary Resolution.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Ratification of the appointment of a representative to the Ventura Countv Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to ratify the appointment of Nancy Garcia as a City representative to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council with a term commencing on July 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 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
(2) Appointment of Neighborhood Council Executive Board Members to the four Neighborhood Councils (Perras) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve, and the Mayor appointed the 13 nominees to the Neighborhood Council Executive Boards, with terms commencing on July 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 2028. 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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(3) Appointment of Simi Valley Arts Commissioners (Garibay) (CC) ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the three applicants nominated to the Simi Valley Arts Commission for two-year terms, commencing July 1, 2026, and concluding June 30, 2028. Council Member 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
(4) Appointment of Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board members (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicants nominated to the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board, commencing July 1, 2026, and concluding June 30, 2030. 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
(5) Appointment of Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members (Garibay) (CC)
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board.
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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(6) Appointment of Youth Council Members (Garibay) (CC) ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Ayala moved that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the 24 applicants nominated to serve one-year terms on the Simi Valley Youth Council, commencing on July 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 2027. 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
3B. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
(1) Informational presentation by Youth Council member Jasleen Khangura (CC)
Youth Council Member Jasleen Khangura provided an informational report on behalf of the Youth Council.
3C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation of the 2026 Ventura County Fair poster (CC) Ventura County Fairgrounds Director, Dr. Shante Morgan-Carter, presented the 2026 Ventura County Fair Poster to the City Council.
(2) Quarterly Economic Development Update (Garibay) (CC) Assistant to the City Manager Angel Sierra and Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay provided the City Council with a presentation on Economic Development Updates. (3) Quarterly Runkle Canyon Update (Garibay) (CC)
Representative of Runkle Canyon LLC, Jordan Ferguson, presented the Runkle Canyon Quarterly Update to the City Council.
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
1. Ben Davis, President of Piccola Homes, spoke about the status of the staff report on tiny homes.
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2. Doug Robertson, SEIU President, expressed concerns regarding the compensation study.
3. James McGillis, Simi Valley, CA, commented on short-term rentals, the Heritage Oak Trees and Lost Canyons development project, and the Urban Water Management Plan.
4. Michael Shaw, no address given, commended the youth in our community and spoke about compassion and empathy, Fourth of July events, and the possible creation of a commission to address racism in schools.
5. Dale Steinek, no address given, discussed her film location company and its efforts to promote filming in the community.
6. Heather Moss, Simi Valley, CA, commented about her concerns about the removal of Oak Road Trees.
7. Todd Taylor, Simi Valley, CA, expressed concerns regarding homeless encampments and public safety.
8. Anthony Angelini, Simi Valley Chambers of Commerce, spoke regarding the Simi 250 Committee celebration events.
9. Jamie Sanchez, no address given, commented on the various special days and observances celebrated during the month of June.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council member Judge expressed appreciation to everyone who participated during the public comments period. Council Member Judge also thanked the speaker for her support of veterans and for her continued advocacy for the veteran community.
Council Member Ayala stated he is open to observing and learning from community members and invited the speaker to reach out to him. He shared that he would be meeting with the City Manager and would include the speaker's comments in their discussion. Council Member Ayala acknowledged comments regarding homeless encampments and the 250th celebration event.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster acknowledged comments regarding the City's 250th celebration, homeless encampments, and the special days in June referenced by a speaker. She apologized to a speaker who felt their comments from a previous meeting had not been acknowledged. Mayor Pro Tern Litster addressed comments regarding the formation of a school commission and recommended that the matter be directed to the School Board. She also expressed support for a future discussion regarding a speaker's concerns and thanked all speakers for their comments.
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City Manager Argabrite stated that several memorandums were being prepared, including a memorandum related to Mr. Davis comments.
Council Member Rhodes advised a speaker on the process of submitting a formal complaint and stated he was satisfied with the arbor report in response to the speaker's comments. Council Member Rhodes also acknowledged a speaker for recognizing Father's Day. Council Member Rhodes commented on the issue of homelessness encampments and expressed appreciation for the work of the City's resource officers. He also expressed hope for expanding services within the community to address homelessness better.
Mayor Cavanaugh called Police Commander Frates to address comments regarding homeless encampments in the community. She expressed her compassion for the concerns raised and apologized to the speaker if they felt their comments from the previous meeting had not been acknowledged. She also stated she would bring the speaker's concerns regarding schools to the school board. Mayor Cavanaugh acknowledged a speaker for recognizing Father's Day. She also expressed her hope for a successful 250th celebration and thanked everyone who participated in the public comment period.
Commander Frates acknowledged the community's concerns and challenges around homeless encampments. He discussed the resources available to address homelessness and the ongoing efforts made to assist individuals experiencing homelessness.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
SA. A public hearing to consider amendments to the Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 9 {Z-S-2026-0002) to update Density Bonus and Incentives Regulations, · a determination that these amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and introduction of an ordinance (Perras) (CC) Ordinance No. 1372 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY FOR CITY-INITIATED MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT (Z-S- 2026-0002) TO AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS IN THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
GOVERNING DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVES PROVISIONS, AND A
DETERMINATION THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
There being no public testimony, Mayor Cavanaugh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:22 p.m.
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ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1372 amending the Simi Valley Municipal Code Title 9 (Z-S-2026-0002) to update Density Bonus and Incentives Regulations, and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Member/Director 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
58. A public hearing to consider Simi Valley Municipal Code amendments (Z-S- 2026-0001) to update regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units; a determination that these amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and the introduction of an ordinance (Perras) (CC) Ordinance No. 1373 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS (Z-S-2026- 0001) TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AND A
DETERMINATION THAT THESE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
There being no public testimony, Mayor Cavanaugh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:14 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1373 amending the Simi Valley Municipal Code to update regulations related to Accessory Dwelling Units and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Member/Director 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
5C. A public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
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Resolution No. WWD-307 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 2025 WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN
There being no public testimony, Mayor Cavanaugh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:28 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to introduce Ordinance No. 1373 amending the Simi Valley Municipal Code to update regulations related to Accessory Dwelling Units and a determination that the amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 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
5D. A public hearing to consider the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 assessments for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1 and adoption of a resolution approving the assessments (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-31 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY FOR SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS (Z-S-2026- 0001) TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AND A
DETERMINATION THAT THESE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
There being no public testimony, Mayor Cavanaugh opened and closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:37 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 approving the FY 2026-27 assessments for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1 pursuant to Streets and Highways Code§ 22624. Council Member Judge 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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CONTINUED PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON ALL ITEMS OTHER THAN PUBLIC HEARINGS, APPOINTMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes pulled Consent Calendar Item 10. (1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of March 23, April 6, April 20, and May 4, 2026 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Delegation of authority to the City Manager/District Manager to take certain actions during the City Council/Board of Director's extended break (Fuchiwaki) (CC/WWD)
ACTION: Approved Request.
(3) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended May 31. 2026 (Johnson) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approval of the 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report and Continued Approval of the Military Equipment Funding. Acquisition, and Use Policy (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(5) Authorization to accept a $1,684,000 Community Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Sinaloa-Royal-Long Canyon Sewer Line Rehabilitation Proiect, CP70200035. Specification No. SV 23-34, and award a contract to Vortex Services. LLC dba Sancen Technologies for construction (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(6) Award and execute three separate contracts to Amy Milanes. Fortis Construction Services. Inc., and m6 Consulting, Inc. for building plan review services. Request for Proposals {RFP) No. ES 26-01 (Perros) (CC) Minutes 12 June 22, 2026
ACTION: Awarded contract to Amy Milanes, Fortis Construction Services, Inc, and m6 Consulting, Inc.
(7) Award a contract to D\/WWF, Inc .• dba David Wilson's Villa Ford for the purchase of one replacement vehicle for the Waterworks Division, Specification No. SV 26-26R, and approval of a supplemental budget request (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
ACTION: Awarded contract to D\/WWF, Inc., dba David Wilson's Villa Ford (8) Approve the first amendment to the Motor City Buick GMC contract to extend the term 90 days and allow for vehicle delivery, Specification No. SV 26-07 (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
ACTION: Approved first amendment.
(9) Adoption of a resolution establishing a water service standby charge for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Fuchiwaki) (WWD)
Resolution No. WWD-308 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
ESTABLISHING A WATER SERVICE STANDBY CHARGE FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026-2027
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. WWD-308.
(10) Adoption of a resolution approving the Commercial Solid Waste Rate Increase (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE 2026 COMMERCIAL SOLID
WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-32.
(11) Adoption of a resolution adopting a policy for "Disruption of Remote Participation During a Council Meeting," as required by Senate Bill 707 (Blanco) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A DISRUPTION OF
TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE POLICY PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-33.
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(12) Adoption of a resolution for continuation of the local emergency proclaimed for the Sandy Fire (Argabrite) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING AND RENEWING THE
PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE LOCAL EMERGENCY
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-34.
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9 and 11 through 12. 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
ACTION: Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 10. 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
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
Second reading of Ordinance No. 1371 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 (Perras) (CC)
Ordinance No. 1371 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE CLASSIFICATION (Z-S-2024-0 003) 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
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ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1371 with modifications. 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
NEW BUSINESS:
Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No.1368 updating Municipal Code Chapter 5, Title 4, and approval of Resolution No. 2026-10, adopting the updated Emergency Operations Plan (Shorts) (CC)
Ordinance No. 1368 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 4 OF THE SIMI VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Resolution No. 2026-10 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2026 CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved that the City Council introduce and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1368, which updates Chapter 5, Title 4, of the Simi Valley Municipal Code, and adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, approving the City's updated Emergency Operations Plan. 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
9B. Adoption of a resolution establishing a preferential parking zone for Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road (Fuchiwaki) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE ON
BRANDON AVENUE SOUTH OF FITZGERALD ROAD
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ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 establishing a preferential parking zone for Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road and direct staff to establish an annual fee for parking permits. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster,
None
None
10. REPORTS:
1 0A. City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported attending: Meeting with the City Manager, 4th of July Committee meeting, Community Council President's breakfast, Regional Defense Partnership meeting, Pickle N Play Arena Grand Opening, and the Knights of Columbus Chilli Cook-off.
Council Member Rhodes reported attending: SCAG EAC Board retreat, Flag Day ceremony, City Summer Employee Luncheon and Pickle N Play Arena Grand Opening.
Council Member Judge reported attending: SCAG EAC Board retreat, Flag Day ceremony, COA Fundraisers for Meals on Wheels, City Summer Employee Luncheon, Steve Blois Dedication ceremony, Channel Counties Division dinner and the Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-off.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported attending: Tri-Agency meeting, Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors (CSMAR) Mayor's Roundtable, Community Council President's breakfast, Association of Water Agencies of Ventura County (AWA) Water Issues Committee meeting, Tri-Agency Samaritan Center meeting, Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Administrative Committee, Stev Blois Dedication ceremony, Channel Counties Division dinner, Pickle N Play Grand opening and the Knights of Columbus Chilli Cook-off.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending: Tri-Agency meeting, CSMAR Mayor's Roundtable, Flag Day celebrations, City Summer Employee Luncheon and the Knight of Columbus Chilli Cook-off.
1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. in memory Pastor Dr. Willie M Gray, to the meeting of July 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections , the motion carried through acclamation .
Dee Dee Cavanaugh , Mayor of th
Simi Valley, California , Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
and President of the Simi Valley Library
Board of Trustees
Luc nco CMC, City C er District Secretary/
Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary