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 August24,2026
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CALLED TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED SESSION)
ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tern Litster, and Mayor Cavanaugh
Remote: Council Member Judge
Absent: None
PUBLIC STATEMENTS: Having no public statements, the City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
(1) Conference with Labor Negotiator - Labor Negotiations: {CC) Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
City's Designated Representative: Assistant City Manager Luis Garibay Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SglU) Local721
CALLED TO ORDER: 6:35 p.m. (OPEN SESSION)
CLOSED SESSION REPORTS: Senior City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez stated there was no reportable action as a res~lt of the Closed Session meeting held on August 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Allan Mann
Senior City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez read that this City Council meeting is being conducted pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953, in that Council Member Mike Judge is on board (Cruise Ship) Norwegian Bliss, and he is participating telephonically.
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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ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors/Trustees Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
Remote: Council Member Judge
Absent: None
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh recognized Senior City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez to confirm specific questions for Council Member Mike Judge, who participated telephonically. All Council Members present indicated that they were able to hear Council Member Judge clearly.
1. AGENDA REVIEW: None
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:
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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 a Certificate of Commendation to Stratis Perras being honored as the recipient of the United Way Milton M. Teague Award for Outstanding Community Volunteerism (CC)
City Manager Samantha Argabrite read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented a Certificate of Commendation to Stratis Perras for being honored as the recipient of the United Way Milton M. Teague Award for Outstanding Community Volunteerism.
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(2) Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation to the Simi Valley 16U Pony Colt World Series participants and team member recognition for receiving the Batting Champion Award (CC)
Senior Management Analyst Heidi DiNardo read, and Mayor Cavanaugh presented Certificate of Commendation to the Simi Valley 16U Pony Colt World Series participants and team member recognition for receiving the Batting Champion Award.
The players' names are Carter Acosta, Owen Ball, Connor Barwick, Issac Elizondo, Wyatt Fennel, Dylan Ferguson, Thomas Ho, Sawyer Jackson, Reid Marrs, Dylan Molnar, Kade Monica, Ryder Morehouse, Blake Ouellette, Makai Saiki, Shane Smith, Christian Torres and Coaches, Mike Smith, Marty Monica and Luke Barrett.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3. APPOINTMENTS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
3A. APPOINTMENTS: None
38. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS: None
3C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
(1) Visit Simi Valley Program Update by Anthony Angelini, Director of Tourism and Government Affairs (CC)
Director of Tourism and Government Affairs, Anthony Angelini, presented the Visit Simi Valley Program Update to the City Council.
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 local housing issues and the potential for tiny homes as a housing solution.
2. Michael Shaw, no address given, spoke regarding pollution concerns at Chive Canyon, the racial incident that occurred last year and actions taken by the Council in response to the incident, and recommended curb painting at street corners.
3. Dale Steinek, no address given, Ultimate Locations, spoke regarding the film industry and the economic and community benefits of filming in the City.
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4. Jamie Sanchez, no address given, recognized Suicide Prevention Month, Pain Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. She also addressed immigration enforcement in the community.
Remote Speaker:
1. Anthony Thompson, no address given, expressed concerns regarding the company AeroVironment relocating to another city.
CITY COUNCIUBOARD MEMBER/SPECIAL DISTRICT COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
Council Member Rhodes clarified information regarding housing and stated that Chive Canyon is outside the City's jurisdiction. He noted that the City made every effort to work with AeroVironment to remain in the community.
City Manager Argabrite addressed AeroVironment's relocation, curb painting concerns, and clarified that Chive Canyon is under the jurisdiction of the Park District.
She also outlined the Youth Council's efforts to provide education and community support following last year's incident.
Council Member Ayala said the City Council will consider tiny homes in October and address curb painting. He also thanked speakers for their support of veteran _events.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster recognized a speaker's mentorship efforts and clarified that consequences were imposed on those involved in last year's incident and highlighted efforts made by the Youth Council to address bullying and racial concerns. She also thanked speakers for their efforts to promote film production and support the veteran community and the 13 Souls Run.
Council Member Judge thanked members of the public who participated in public comments.
Mayor Cavanaugh recognized the 13 Souls Run as a successful event and emphasized the City's commitment to supporting events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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:
Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster pulled Consent Calendar Item 6 for discussion. Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh also commented, noting for the community that the stretch of roadway referenced in Consent Item 6 is scheduled to be repaved, and highlighted Consent Item 4, under which the City will purchase a new asphalt patch truck to help maintain and improve road conditions. (1) . Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of April 20 and July 27. 2026 (Blanco) {CC/WWD/PFFA/SA/LB)
ACTION: Approved request.
(2) Approve response to the Ventura County Grand Jury 2025-2026 Countywide Response to Public Complaints About Fireworks report (Shorts) {CC) ACTION: Approved Request.
(3) Approval of the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended July 31, 2026 (Johnson) {CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(4) Approval of the purchase of one Asphalt Patch Truck from PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $324,693.91 for the Streets Division, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (Spurgin) {CC)
ACTION: Approved request.
(5) Designation of the City's voting delegate and alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting (Blanco) {CC) ACTION: Approved request.
(6) Award a contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $1,974,105.98 for the construction of FY 2026-27 Annual Major Streets Rehabilitation Program:
Los Angeles Avenue (First Street to Erringer Road), CP60000018, Specification No. SV 26-21 (Spurgin) {CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
(7) Award a contract to Aquatic Bioassay & Consulting Laboratories. Inc., to conduct an annual bioassessment at the Water Quality Control Plant (Spurgin) {CC)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Aquatic Bioassay & Consulting Laboratories, Inc.
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(8) Adopt a resolution approving the Final Map and accepting the Public Improvements for Tract No. 6018 (Spurgin) (CC)
Resolution No. 2026-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY APPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 6018
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2026-43.
ACTION: Council Member/Directorffrustee Rhodes moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 to 8. Council Member Judge seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsffrustees 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. 137 4 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 (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
ACTION: Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster moved to adopt Ordinance No. 137 4. Council Member/Directorffrustee Rhodes seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members/Directorsffrustees Ayala, Rhodes, Judge, Mayor Pro TemNice Chair/President Pro Tern Litster, and
Mayor/Chair/President Cavanaugh
None
None
None
9. NEW BUSINESS: None
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REPORTS:
City Council/Board Member/Trustees/Special District Member Reports:
Council Member Ayala reported attending: Grocery Outlet Grand Re-Opening, Krusty Crepes Grand Opening, Youth Employment Services Committee meeting, Groundbreaking for Industrial development, City Manager meeting, St. Peter Clavel Job Fair, Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) meeting, Congressman Brad Sherman meeting, 13 Souls Run event, Council on Aging Fundraiser event, and Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) Swearing-In ceremony.
Council Member Rhodes reported attending: Chair briefing for RHNA Subcommittee, RHNA Subcommittee meeting, Arena Subcommittee meeting with lceoplex ownership, Grocery Outlet Grand Re-Opening, Groundbreaking for Industrial development, Statewide Insurance Market Update meeting, Screening of Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11, Congressman Brad Sherman meeting, 13 Souls Run event and SVPD Swearing-In Ceremony.
Council Member Judge reported attending: Grocery Outlet Grand Re-Opening, Krusty Crepes Grand Opening, and the Groundbreaking for Industrial development.
Mayor Pro Tern Litster reported attending: The Department of Energy Connect Community Update meeting, lceoplex meeting, Grocery Outlet Grand Re-Opening, Salvation Army Food Pantry event, Groundbreaking for Industrial development, Ventura County of Governments (VCOG) Administrative meeting, Congressman Sherman meeting, 13 Souls Run event, Kids N' Things Ribbon Cutting, Council on Aging (COA) Fundraiser event and SVPD Swearing-In ceremony.
Mayor Cavanaugh reported attending: Meeting with City Manager to discuss industrial vacancies, Krusty Crepes Grand Opening, Lead Like Her Forum, 13 Souls Run event, and Kids N' Things Ribbon Cutting.
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 8:07p.m., to the meeting of September 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
There being no objections, the motion carried through
acclamation.
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De'eoeecavanaugh, Mayor cd>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 Blanco CMC, City Clerk/District Secretary/
Authority/Agency Secretary/Board Secretary