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 August 10, 2026
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
a. PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
b. CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: (CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1 ):
Number of Matters: One (1)
• Jeff O'Brien v. City of Simi Valley: Workers' Compensation Claim #605504 CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30 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 August 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mike Kort
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
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
\/\/WO - Wateiworks District No. 8
!DA- 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, \/VWD, 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 Consent Cal_endar Item 7.
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/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:
1C.
10. 2.
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 Commendation to the Simi Valley Girls Softball 1 OU Gold Champions (CC)
Deputy City Manager Heather Sumagaysay read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificates of Commendation to the Simi Valley Girls Softball 1 OU Gold Champions.
The 12 players namely Aaron Park, Kayliah Alvarenga, Stella Bryan, Peyton Contino, Katelyn Cotdero, Kyla Fairman, Riley Heschong, Mackenzy Magana, Leah Morado, Ava Motter, Kaitlyn Ouellette, Makenna Youssef and Coaches Monique Ouellette Evan Bryan and Marco Motter.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
1. No name and address were provided, and speaker participated via Zoom. The speaker stated to keep Simi Valley clean.
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3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS:
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(1) Designation of City Council Members to interview and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council District Three Executive Board Members (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to designate one subcommittee, Mayor Cavanaugh and Council Member Ayala to conduct interviews and nominate prospective Neighborhood Council District Three Executive Board Members. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directors Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair Litster, and Mayor/Chair Cavanaugh
None
None
None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Presentation of the 2025 State of the Region by David Maron (CC) David Maron of the Ventura County Civic Alliance provided a presentation on the 2025 State of the Region Report, highlighting key findings and trends affecting Ventura County.
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, Piccola Tiny Homes, spoke regarding the housing crisis in the community and thanked the City Council for placing tiny homes on a future agenda.
2. Dale Steinek, no address given, spoke regarding her business and filming locations available within the community.
3. Michael Shaw, no address given, spoke regarding racism in the community and his concerns over waste materials being accepted by the city landfill.
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4. Jame McGillis, Simi Valley, CA, spoke regarding the Oak Road development project and expressed concerns raised by the Tree Advisory Board regarding the preservation of oak trees in the development.
5. Anthony Thompson, Simi Valley, CA, expressed appreciation for the City's Public Works Department for their responsiveness on street matters and spoke regarding the condition of street signs within the community.
6. Anthony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, suggested that public hearing notices be published in other local newspapers.
7. Frank Tomlinson, Vets and Valor, spoke in regard to an upcoming community event honoring veterans transitioning from military service.
8. Kate O' Brien, Samaritan Center, spoke regarding the organization's upcoming fund raisers.
9. Travis Foster, no address given, spoke regarding the increasing coyote population and commented on high rents in the community.
10. Ken Hurst, no address given, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the community and expressed concerns regarding Flock.
Cameras.
11. Madison Walrath, no address given, spoke regarding the increasing coyote population and related safety concerns in the community.
12. Jamie Sanchez, no address given, spoke regarding public safety funds and safety concerns within the community.
13.Ashley, no address given, expressed appreciation for community events that support residents and questioned the use of city funds for Police Department overtime.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Ayala acknowledged the speakers who brought forward the community concerns and noted that a development matter would be discussed later in the meeting. He recognized City staff for their continued work and efforts. Council Member Ayala also discussed public hearing notices, the City's banner program and the continued support for veterans. He highlighted the Samaritan Center fundraiser and discussed the growing coyote issue. He thanked members of the public for speaking and continuing to advocate for the community.
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Mayor Pro Tern Litster thanked the speaker for raising concerns regarding the street signs and supported the suggestion of publishing public hearing notices in other newspapers. She spoke about community support for veterans, the upcoming Samaritan Center fund raiser, and addressed the increasing growing coyote issue. She acknowledged a speaker for community efforts to organize events, address concerns, and use Flock cameras. She thanked everyone who has come forward to speak about the safety of community members.
Mayor Cavanaugh acknowledged concerns regarding the tiny homes and thanked the speaker for bringing the matter before council. She also acknowledged concerns regarding street signage and discussed a potential veteran's event. Mayor Cavanaugh highlighted the Samaritan Center fundraiser and thanked everyone who came forward to address community safety concerns. She stated that she would reach out to one of the speakers to coordinate a date for her to attend a community meeting. She stated she will contact Ventura County Animal Services in an effort to identify a solution to the growing coyote problem.
City Manager Argabrite responded to comments regarding Waste Management. She stated that food was accepted by WM as a result of the recent event, but no burnt food or building materials were accepted. She also provided an update on community outreach efforts related to coyote concerns in the community.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. A public hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment {GPA-2024-0003). Zone Change {Z-S-2025-0003). Specific Plan Amendment {SP-S-2025-0002). Planned Development Permit (PD-S-2025-0003) and Tentative Map {TT-2025-0002) to modify the approved 364-lot, 1770-acre Lost Canyons Development Proiect; located west of Tape Canyon Road. east of Copperstone Lane. north of Anderson Drive and Ditch Road. and north and south of Lost Canyons Drive; an addendum to the previously approved Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; introduction of an ordinance and adoption of a resolution (Perras) (CC) Ordinance No. 1374 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE (Z-S-2025-0003) AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SP-S-2025-0002) FOR THE LOST CANYONS
DEVELOPMENT; AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
Resolution No. 2026-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA-2024-0003), PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PD-S-2025-0003) AND TENTATIVE MAP (TT2025-0002) TO RECONFIGURE THE APPROVED LOST CANYONS Minutes 6 August 10, 2026
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO RELOCATE 178 APPROVED LOTS FROM THE
SOUTH SIDE OF LOST CANYONS DRIVE TO THE NORTH SIDE, LOCATE TWO LOTS ON THE SOUTH END OF THE SITE FOR AN APPROVED 364-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON A 1,770-ACRE SITE, LOCATED WEST OF TAPO
CANYON ROAD AND BENNETT ROAD, EAST OF COPPERSTONE LANE, NORTH
AND SOUTH OF LOST CANYONS DRIVE, AND NORTH OF ANDERSON DRIVE AND DITCH ROAD (LOST CANYONS); AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:36 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Michael Shaw, spoke in support of the Lost Canyons Development.
2. James McGillis spoke in opposition to the Lost Canyons Development.
3. Anthony Eason, Simi Valley, CA, spoke about his concerns regarding the Lost Canyons Development.
4. Glen Becerra, spoke in support of the Lost Canyons Development.
5. Myan Spaccarelli, spoke about his concerns regarding the Lost Canyons Development.
6. Jon Friedman, spoke in support of the Lost Canyons Development.
The following submitted a speaker card but did not wish to speak:
1. Jim Boyd, in support of the Lost Canyons Development project.
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:59 p.m.
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to Introduce Ordinance No. 137 4 approving Zone Change (Z-S-2025-0003) and Specific Plan Amendment (SP-S-2025-0002); and adopt an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 approving General Plan Amendment (GPA-2024-0003), Planned Development Permit Modification (PD-S-2025-0003), and Tentative Map (TT-2025- 0002); and adopt an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes 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
58. A public hearing to consider a proposed Preferential Parking zone fee and adoption of
6. 6A.
a resolution establishing a preferential parking zone fee (Spurgin) (CC) Resolution No. 2026-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE FEE Mayor Cavanaugh opened the public portion of the hearing at 9: 13 p.m.
The following submitted a speaker card and spoke:
1. Gurteg Bedi, Simi Valley, spoke in support of the preferential parking zone fee.
Mayor Cavanaugh closed the public portion of the hearing at 9:23 p.m.
ACTION: Council Member Judge moved to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2026- 40 establishing an annual preferential parking zone fee and direct staff to implement Option 2 for partial recovery of costs for the preferential parking zone.
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh 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
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
(1) Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of June 22, 2026 (Blanco) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Approval of a second amendment to the contract with Fortis Construction Services, Inc. for building plan review services (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Approved Request.
(3) Approve Modification No. 1 to the agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. to revise integrated data sources (Shorts) (CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Receive and file update on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Projects Grant performance reports for the fourth quarter activities (Perras) (CC) ACTION: Received and filed.
(5) Authorization to waive the bidding process pursuant to the Simi Valley Municipal Code, award a contract to Neptune Technology Group, LLC, for the purchase of cold-water meters and software. and authorize the City Manager to approve any subsequent contract amendments (Spurgin) (WWD) ACTION: Awarded contract to Neptune Technology Group, Inc. (6) Adoption of a resolution and award of a contract to Ovivo USA, LLC, for the east biological nutrient removal basins aeration diffuser replacements for the Sanitation Division's BNR Diffusers Replacement Project, CP970482 (Spurgin) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-41 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OVIVO USA, LLC AND
COOMBS SERVICE GROUP OBA COOMBS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS
WITHOUT THE NEED FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE BNR EAST
BASINS AERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$495,093.51
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-41.
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(7) Adoption of resolutions approving the June 29, 2026, and the July 13. 2026, Publicly Available Pay Schedules (Gutierres) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN UPDATED CITYWIDE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JUNE 29, 2026, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
Resolution No. 2026-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING AN UPDATED CITYWIDE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5 ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-37 and 2026-38.
(8) Adoption of a resolution for continuation of the local emergency proclaimed for the Sandy Fire (Argabrite) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CONFIRMING AND RENEWING THE
PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-42.
ACTION: Council Member/Director/Trustee Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8. 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
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
REPORTS:
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City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported attending: Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) Swearing-in ceremony, Film Simi Valley Committee meeting, Peggy Sadler Memorial Scholarship Fund event, National Night Out event, City Manager meeting, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) Board of Directors meeting, Ventura County Community Foundation meeting, Youth Council Orientation Day event, and a Data Center webinar.
Council Member Rhodes reported attending: 2027 FTIP and Connect SoCal 2024 Public Hearing meeting, Senior Center Pancake Breakfast Planning meeting, SVPD Swearing-In ceremony, Officer Michael Clark Memorial ceremony, National Night Out event, Arena Ad Hoc Committee meeting, RSRPD Board of Directors meeting, Supervisor Parvin's Popsicle Party event, Shoes for Little Souls event and SCAG Executive Director meeting.
Council Member Judge reported attending: SVPD Swearing-In ceremony, Miss Teen Moorpark and Miss Teen Simi Valley Scholarship competition, Peggy Sadler Memorial Scholarship Fund event, Officer Michael Clark Memorial ceremony and National Night Out event.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported attending: SVPD Swearing-In ceremony, Peggy Sadler Memorial Scholarship Fund event, meeting with the Governor's Office, Officer Michael Clark Memorial ceremony, National Night Out event, Arena Ad Hoc Committee meeting, RSRPD Board of Directors meeting, Moorpark College State of the College Address event, Supervisor Parvin's Popsicle Party event, City Manager meeting, Tri-Agency meeting and Youth Council Orientation Day.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending a meeting with the Simi Youth Baseball 16U AllStar Team, a meeting with the Governor's Office, the National Night Out event, the RSRPD Board of Directors meeting, and the Tri-Agency meeting. 1 OB. City Council/Board Member/Special District Member Requests for Future City Council Agenda Items: None
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m. in memory of Richard L. Strayer, to the meeting of August 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. There being no objections, the motion carried through acclamation.
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Simi Valley, California, Chair of the
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8,
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