Simi Valley public meetings in 2024

12-17-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting & ReOrganizational Meeting/1st. Interim

The Board of Education will conduct an annual organizational meeting to elect officers and designate committee representatives. The agenda also includes closed session discussions regarding student matters, labor negotiations, and real property.

• Election of Board President, Clerk, and Secretary
• Designation of Board representatives for various committees
• Closed session discussion on student readmit cases and expulsions
• Real property negotiations for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Real property negotiations for Long Canyon

City Council Meeting 12/16/2024 (Closed Session starts at 6:00 PM)

The City Council will conduct a regular meeting including the delivery of oaths of office for the elected Mayor and City Council Members. The agenda also includes several appointments, legal discussions in closed session, and multiple contract approvals.

• Delivery of Certificates of Election and Oaths of Office to the elected Mayor and City Council Members
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/President Pro Tem
• Appointment to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
• Interview and Appointment of Planning Commissioners
• Authorization to negotiate contracts for six replacement vehicles (Specification No. SV 25-09)

The City Council adopted the results of the November 5 General Municipal Election and swore in elected members. The Council also appointed several individuals to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee and the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-53 declaring the November 5 election results
• Appointed Council Member Cavanaugh as Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointed Al Brown, John Tolson, and Sam Cohen to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
• Appointed Lee Kennedy, John Tolson, and Allan C. Mann to the Planning Commission
• Approved Monthly Investment Report for November 2024
• Authorized negotiation of contracts for six replacement vehicles
• Received Community Facilities District No. 2004-11 Annual Accountability Report
• Approved 1st Amendment to Wood Rogers, Inc. for water district projects

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider the nomination of one member to serve a three-year term on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee. The body will also confirm the schedule for 2025 Planning Commission meetings.

• Nomination of one Planning Commissioner for a three-year term on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee
• Confirmation of 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Dates
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 21, 2024, and September 4, 2024

The Planning Commission approved the 2025 meeting schedule with specific changes to March, May, and August dates. The Commission also nominated Commissioner John Tolson for a three-year term on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee.

• Approved August 21, 2024, and September 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Nominated Commissioner John Tolson to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission meeting dates with changes to March, May, and August

City Council Meeting 12/02/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:45 PM)

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation regarding Southland Watch v. City of Simi Valley. The open session includes presentations on electronic micromobility devices and a psychiatric health facility, alongside several contract awards.

• Litigation: Southland Watch v. City of Simi Valley
• Supplemental Budget Request: $195,000 for water quality control plant penalties
• Contract award: Sancon Technologies, Inc. for Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project
• Contract award: Venco Western Inc. for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1 Maintenance
• Contract award: J. Vega Engineering, Inc. for Waterline replacement Project

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 1361 regarding the Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan and committed $1 million to an East County Family Justice Center. Additional actions included approving several service contracts, a water quality settlement, and the creation of a Township Avenue widening project.

• Created subcommittees for Neighborhood Council interviews
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2024 meeting
• Approved fire inspection and maintenance service purchase order
• Approved list of City Council appointments to Citizen Boards
• Authorized support letters for East County Psychiatric and Camarillo Mental Health facilities
• Approved $195,000 supplemental budget for water quality penalties
• Approved Microsoft reseller appointment for Dell Marketing LP
• Awarded contract to Sancon Technologies, Inc. for sewer manhole rehabilitation

11-19-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting & Public Hearing

The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting including a public hearing regarding a contract reopener proposal with CSEA Chapter 310. Closed session items include student matters, labor negotiations, and real property discussions.

• Public hearing for Simi Valley Unified School District/CSEA Chapter 310 Joint Contract Reopener Proposal
• Real property negotiation regarding Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Real property negotiation regarding Long Canyon, Simi Valley
• Discussion of special education Settlement Agreements No. A25.082 and A25.083
• Ratification of agreement with Reality Works Improv DBA Brite for tobacco and vaping awareness

City Council Meeting 11/18/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:45 PM)

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan for development on Los Angeles Avenue and Tapo Street. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding litigation and real property negotiations.

• Public hearing for Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan (SP-S-2024-0002)
• Closed session: Workers’ Compensation case Ritchie Lew v City of Simi Valley
• Closed session: Real property negotiation with SVTCSC LLC
• Contract award for Aurelia-Arroyo Simi Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project to Sancon Technologies, Inc.
• Contract award for Simi Valley Senior Center bathroom improvements to Ardalan Construction Co. Inc.

The City Council approved the Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan, including a General Plan Amendment and zone changes for Los Angeles Avenue and Tapo Street. Additional actions included approving several consent calendar items such as sewer line rehabilitation and senior center improvements.

• Approved Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan, Resolution 2024-46, and Ordinance 1361
• Approved July and August 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved October 2024 Monthly Investment Report
• Received and filed FY 2024-25 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports
• Received the Annual AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report
• Authorized purchase order for CAT 420XE Backhoe Loader from Quinn Company
• Approved Simi Valley Transit Program of Projects amendment and supplemental budget
• Approved Alamo Street and Tapo Street left turn signal project and budget request

City Council Meeting 11/04/2024

The City Council will review several items on the consent calendar, including police technology and traffic enforcement grants. The meeting also includes an appointment for the Special Event Support Review Committee.

• Appointment of Special Event Support Review Committee Members
• Grant award from State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
• Funding acceptance from U.S. Department of Justice COPS Technology and Equipment Grant Program for a live streaming 9-1-1 system
• Amendment to the lease agreement with California Department of General Services for 3855-D Alamo Street

The City Council approved several grant agreements for traffic enforcement and emergency communications. They also authorized a lease agreement amendment for property on Alamo Street and appointed members to the Special Event Support Review Committee.

• Authorized appointments to the Special Event Support Review Committee (5-0)
• Approved State of California Office of Traffic Safety grant for traffic enforcement (5-0)
• Approved U.S. Department of Justice grant for 9-1-1 live streaming system (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement amendment for 3855-D Alamo Street (5-0)

City Council Meeting 10/21/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:30 PM)

The City Council will review several public hearings regarding land use changes and property developments. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss existing litigation and an open session for various city business.

• General Plan Amendment pre-screening for a 3.95-acre parcel north of Smith Road
• Planned Development Permit Modification and tentative map for 16 condominium units at 5496 East Los Angeles Avenue
• Closed session discussion regarding three legal matters including Bruce Boyer v. City of Simi Valley
• Authorization of Caltrans funding for Low Carbon Transit Operation Program
• Purchase of four electric replacement paratransit vehicles from Creative Bus Sales, Inc.

The City Council approved a planned development permit modification and tentative map for 16 condominium units at 5496 East Los Angeles Avenue. Additionally, the council authorized several items on the consent calendar including grant acceptances and professional service contracts.

• Authorized GPPS-2024-0002 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-42 and Resolution No. 2024-43 regarding Stow Villas development (5-0)
• Approved September 2024 Monthly Investment Report (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Request for Caltrans Low Carbon Transit Operation Program (5-0)
• Awarded contract to STC One LLC for wireless telecommunications facility at First Street Water Tank Site (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Budget Request and agreement with Ventura County Transportation Commission (5-0)
• Awarded on-call inspection services contracts to Twining, Inc. and Filippin Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Creative Bus Sales, Inc. for four electric paratransit vehicles (5-0)

10-15-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will meet to discuss student matters, labor negotiations, and real property transactions in closed session. The regular session includes a consent calendar covering personnel reports, board policy revisions, and various service agreements.

• Real property negotiation for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Real property negotiation for Long Canyon
• Service Agreement between SVUSD and VCOE for Library Support Services
• Purchase of ELA GAP Curriculum Grades K-8
• Classroom Modernization Project agreements with Taller Dos Flores at Township, Big Springs, and Hollow Hills Elementary Schools

City Council Meeting 10/07/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:30 PM)

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 70-unit residential development at 1845 Oak Road. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on litigation and real property negotiations, alongside several consent calendar items.

• Public hearing for a 70-unit multi-family residential project at 1845 Oak Road
• Closed session discussion regarding the Raio Claim
• Closed session discussion of City of Simi Valley vs Ali Reza Zakeri (Case No. 2024CUPP019886)
• Real property negotiation for APN: 500-0-291-215
• Purchase of three replacement vehicles for Sanitation and Waterworks divisions

The City Council approved a General Plan Amendment, zone change, and planned development permit for a new multi-family condominium project. The decision includes an affordable housing agreement for 10 moderate-income units. Additionally, the council passed several items on the consent calendar regarding transit funding, vehicle purchases, and street rehabilitation.

• Approved 70-unit residential development at 1845 Oak Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1360 for zone change at 1845 Oak Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-38 for General Plan Amendment and Tentative Map (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-39 for Affordable Housing Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Caltrans funding and supplemental budget request (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three replacement vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Yosemite Avenue street rehabilitation re-bid (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Venco Western, Inc. (5-0)

City Council Meeting 09/23/2024

The City Council will address several routine items on the consent calendar. These include a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and various administrative authorizations.

• Proclamation of September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month
• Authorization for GSE Construction Company, Inc. to substitute subcontractors for the Digester Mixer and Secondary Clarifier Removal and Installations Project
• Approval of funding to subsidize the Senior Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Authorization to purchase Ford Police Utility Interceptors from Folsom Lake Ford

The City Council approved several items via the consent calendar, including funding for the Senior Nutrition Program and a cooperative agreement for police vehicles. The council also approved previous meeting minutes and a monthly investment report.

• Approved reading of all resolutions and ordinances in title only (5-0)
• Approved September 15 - October 15, 2024, as Hispanic Heritage Month (CC)
• Approved June 24, 2024, City Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 31, 2024, Monthly Investment Report (5-0)
• Approved GSE Construction Company, Inc. subcontractor substitution request (5-0)
• Approved Senior Nutrition Program supplemental budget and interfund transfer (5-0)
• Approved Ford Police Utility Interceptor purchase via Folsom Lake Ford (5-0)

09-10-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting & Public Hearings - Textbook Sufficiency

The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing regarding the sufficiency of instructional materials and the use of pupil textbook funds. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations and real property transactions.

• Public Hearing: Sufficiency of Instructional Materials
• Public Hearing: Use of Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials Funds
• Closed Session: Labor negotiations with SEA and CSEA
• Closed Session: Real property negotiation for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Closed Session: Real property negotiation for Long Canyon

City Council Meeting 09/09/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:30 PM)

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding existing litigation and a public employee performance evaluation. The open session includes several contract awards, proclamations for September, and a second reading of a zoning ordinance.

• Litigation: Bruce Boyer v. City of Simi Valley
• Litigation: Southland Watch v. City of Simi Valley, et al.
• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney
• Contract award to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. for left-turn phasing project
• Contract award to ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for Transit Maintenance Facility HVAC replacement

The City Council approved various service contracts, a housing agreement, and legislative items. Several consent calendar items were pulled for separate discussion or moved to future meetings.

• Approved the 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (5-0)
• Awarded contract to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc. for left-turn phasing project (5-0)
• Awarded contract to ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for HVAC replacement at Transit Maintenance Facility (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-37 regarding Harmony Terrace Apartments ownership transfer (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor Pro Tern Rhodes as voting delegate and Council Member Judge as alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review two public hearing items regarding local development. These include a proposal for 16 condominium units and the Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan.

• Proposed 16-unit condominium development at 5496 E Los Angeles Avenue
• Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan for Los Angeles Avenue and Tapo Street
• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the Envision Simi Valley project

The Planning Commission recommended two items to the City Council for approval. This included the Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan and a permit modification for 16 units at Stow Villas, LLC.

• Recommended Envision Simi Valley Specific Plan to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended Stow Villas, LLC planned development and tentative map modifications to City Council (3-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review several development projects, including industrial warehouses and a multi-family condominium complex. The meeting includes public hearings for proposed construction at West Los Angeles Avenue, Guardian Street, and Oak Road.

• Industrial building at 615 West Los Angeles Avenue (66,431 square feet)
• Warehouse building at 4100 Guardian Street (179,490 square feet)
• 70-unit multi-family residential condominium development at 1845 Oak Road

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new warehouse at 4100 Guardian Street and continued a hearing regarding an industrial building on West Los Angeles Avenue. A multi-family residential project at 1845 Oak Road was discussed but no final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Continued CUP-S-2023-0004 for bakery ingredient manufacturing at 615 West Los Angeles Avenue (4-0)
• Approved CUP-S-2023-0013 to construct a 179,490-square foot warehouse at 4100 Guardian Street (4-0)

08-20-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss personnel, student matters, and real property negotiations. The regular session includes a consent calendar covering school schedules, field trips, and various service agreements.

• Closed session: Assistant Principal appointment
• Closed session: Special education settlement agreements (No. A25.062 and No. A25.064)
• Closed session: Real property negotiation for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Closed session: Real property negotiation for Long Canyon
• Consent item: Elementary school starting and ending times for 2024-2025

City Council Meeting 08/19/2024

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a land use and zone change for a two-story religious institution at 4343 Township Avenue. The meeting also includes several consent calendar items involving contract awards for street rehabilitation, waterworks, and public safety equipment.

• Public hearing for a religious institution project at 4343 Township Avenue
• Contract award to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for Cochran Street rehabilitation
• Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. and supplemental budget requests
• Contract award to Bartle Wells Associates for water and sanitation rate studies
• Maintenance agreement with Commline, Inc. for public safety radio equipment

The City Council approved a General Plan Amendment, a zone change, and a conditional use permit modification for a two-story religious institution. The council also approved several items on the consent calendar, including meeting minutes and investment reports.

• Approved General Plan Amendment GPA-2021-0002 and CUP Modification No. CUP-S-400 MOD #1 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1359 for Zone Change Z-S-2021-0007 and Zone Text Amendment Z-S-2024-0001 (5-0)
• Approved City Council minutes from May 29 and June 3, 2024
• Approved July 2024 Monthly Investment Report
• Approved agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. and supplemental budget requests
• Received and filed FY 2023-24 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports

Special Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Planned Development Permit Modification and Tentative Map request. The proposal involves adjusting and relocating 78 approved house lots at 3301 Lost Canyons Drive.

• Planned Development Permit Modification and Tentative Map for 3301 Lost Canyons Drive
• Relocation of 78 approved house lots north of Lost Canyons Drive

The Simi Valley Planning Commission unanimously approved a request to relocate and modify 78 house lots within the Lost Canyons subdivision at 3301 Lost Canyons Drive. The commission also determined the project is exempt from state environmental review under CEQA. An appeal period of 14 days applies to the permit modification, and 10 days for the tentative map.

• Approved Planned Development Permit Modification PD-S-2024-0002 (5-0)
• Approved Tentative Map TT-2024-0001 to relocate 78 house lots at Lost Canyons (5-0)
• Determined project is categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review (5-0)

City Council Meeting 07/22/2024

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including road construction contracts and community recovery grants. The meeting also includes second readings of ordinances regarding a zone change at 1575 Erringer Road.

• Contract award to All American Asphalt, Inc. for Los Angeles Avenue street rehabilitation
• COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract with Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
• COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract with Free Clinic of Simi Valley
• Acceptance of $225,924 from the State of California Department of Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Grant Programs
• Ordinance No. 1357 regarding a zone change to Residential Very High Density at 1575 Erringer Road

The City Council approved multiple construction and grant contracts via the consent calendar. Additionally, the council passed two ordinances regarding property rezoning at 1575 Erringer Road.

• Approved COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract with Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
• Approved COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract with Free Clinic of Simi Valley
• Awarded Los Angeles Avenue road rehabilitation contract to All American Asphalt, Inc.
• Awarded contract to Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce for Tourism Marketing District administration
• Awarded GSE Construction Company, Inc. contract for digester and clarifier project
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-33 accepting public improvements for 1748 Heywood Street
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-34 accepting $225,924 CHP Cannabis Tax Grant funds
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1357 to change zone classification at 1575 Erringer Road

06-25-24 SVUSD Special Board Meeting & Public Hearing - LCAP & Proposed Budget (at District Office)

The Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education will meet for a special session and public hearing. The agenda includes the adoption of the 2024-2025 proposed budget and local control plans, as well as a collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Chapter 310.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement between SVUSD and CSEA Chapter 310 for 2023-2024
• 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), LCFF, and Budget Overview
• Annual Report of Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding for FY 2023-2024
• 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
• Resolution No. 66 - 23/24 declaring Long Canyon property surplus for lease

City Council Meeting 06/24/2024 (Closed Session Starts at 5:30 PM)

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 66-unit residential project at 1575 Erringer Road and fiscal year assessments for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1. The meeting also includes various board appointments and several special presentations.

• Public hearing for a 66-unit multi-family residential building at 1575 Erringer Road
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-25 assessments for Simi Valley Landscape District No. 1
• Appointment of Simi Valley Arts Commissioners
• Appointment of Youth Council members
• Appointment of Youth Employment Service Advisory Board members

The Simi Valley City Council approved procedural motions, presented ceremonial awards for staff and outgoing volunteers, and voted unanimously on multiple appointments. These actions fill vacancies and ensure continued community representation on key advisory bodies, including the Library Board, four Neighborhood Councils, the Arts Commission, the Cultural Arts Center Foundation, the Youth Council, the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board, and a regional aging agency council. No policy changes, budget allocations, or contract awards were recorded in this session.

• Waived full reading of all resolutions and ordinances (unanimous)
• Reappointed Trustee Judge to the Library Board for a three-year term (4-0)
• Appointed members to four Neighborhood Councils for two-year terms (4-0)
• Approved three new Arts Commissioners for two-year terms (5-0)
• Approved five Cultural Arts Center Foundation board appointments (5-0)
• Approved 23 Youth Council member appointments for one-year terms (5-0)
• Approved five Youth Employment Service Advisory Board appointments (5-0)
• Ratified appointment of Susan Zirnite to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging council (5-0)

06-11-24 Regular Board Meeting & Public Hearings - LCAP & Proposed Budget

The Board of Education will conduct a closed session to discuss student matters, labor negotiations, real property, and employee performance evaluations. The regular session follows the closed session and includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Closed session: 19 confidential student readmit and expulsion cases
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with SEA and CSEA
• Closed session: Real property negotiations for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Closed session: Real property negotiations for Long Canyon (APN 680-0-020-035)
• Closed session: Performance evaluations for several Assistant Superintendents and the Superintendent

City Council Meeting 06/03/2024

The City Council will consider the renewal of the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District and Ordinance No. 1356. The agenda also includes several contract awards for street rehabilitation, tree maintenance, and community grants.

• Public hearing regarding the renewal of the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District (SVTMD)
• Contract award to All America Asphalt, Inc. for Fitzgerald Road street rehabilitation
• Contract award to Ramirez Tree Service for Landscape District No. 1 tree maintenance
• Contract award to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for minor streets rehabilitation
• Award of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Projects Grant Program Funds

The Simi Valley City Council renewed the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District by adopting Resolution No. 2024-18 and Ordinance No. 1356, continuing assessments on lodging businesses that fund local visitor services after determining protests fell below the 50% threshold. The council approved FY 2024-25 budgets for the Council On Aging and Cultural Arts Center, along with a special tax levy for the Town Center Community Facilities District to support infrastructure maintenance. Contracts were awarded to repair major streets on Fitzgerald Road and minor city routes, which will improve local road conditions. Five new members were appointed to advise on ADA paratransit services.

• Renewed Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District levy after lodging business protests fell below 50% threshold
• Approved FY 2024-25 operating budgets for the Council On Aging and Cultural Arts Center
• Awarded Fitzgerald Road major street rehabilitation contract to All American Asphalt, Inc.
• Awarded minor street rehabilitation contract to Toro Enterprises, Ltd.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-19 authorizing a special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
• Approved annual software maintenance and technology support agreements
• Appointed five members to the ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed two-story religious facility. The project includes requests to amend the General Plan, change zoning from Residential Medium to Commercial Planned Development, and exempt the project from certain setback requirements.

• Public hearing for a two-story religious facility at 4343 Township Avenue
• General Plan Amendment to change land use from Neighborhood Park to General Commercial
• Zone Change from Residential Medium (RM) to Commercial Planned Development (CPD)
• Zone Text Amendment regarding setbacks between commercial lots and public park uses

The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council for a project involving a two-story religious institution. The proposal includes a Conditional Use Permit modification, a General Plan Amendment, a Zone Change, and a Zone Text Amendment. The project site is located at 4343 Township Avenue.

• Recommended approval of CUP-S-400 MOD#1 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of GPA-2021-0002 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-S-2021-0007 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-S-2024-0001 (5-0)
• Recommended CEQA exemption determination (5-0)

05-21-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss employment, student matters, and real property negotiations. The regular session includes a consent calendar for various board bylaws, personnel reports, and educational policies.

• Real property negotiation: Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Real property negotiation: Long Canyon (APN 680-0-020-035) with Public Safety Towers, LLC
• Public employment matter: Principal appointment
• Public employment matter: Discipline, dismissal, and release
• Board Bylaw 9320 - Meetings and Notices

City Council Meeting 05/20/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:30 PM)

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss a public employee appointment for the City Manager position. The open session includes several consent calendar items regarding municipal reports, election resolutions, and water service charges.

• Public Employee Appointment: City Manager
• Proclamation of Public Works Week (May 19-25, 2024)
• Proclamation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (May 2024)
• Acceptance of a $38,000 donation for a 2018 Dodge Ram 4500 Utility Body Truck
• Award of contract to IDEXX Distribution, Inc. for water quality supplies

The City Council approved several items via consent calendar, including municipal election notices and landscape district assessments. They also adopted a resolution to amend the Simi Valley Youth Council bylaws.

• Approved monthly investment report (Consent Calendar)
• Approved 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report (Consent Calendar)
• Received and filed FY 2023-24 Community Projects Grant Performance Reports (Consent Calendar)
• Accepted donation of a $38,000 Dodge Ram truck from Ventura County Fire Protection District (Consent Calendar)
• Received and filed COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program reports (Consent Calendar)
• Awarded contract to IDEXX Distribution, Inc. for water quality supplies (Consent Calendar)
• Adopted resolutions calling for a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024 (Consent Calendar)
• Adopted Resolution WWD-296 establishing a Water Service Standby Charge for FY 2024-25 (Consent Calendar)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a public hearing regarding a proposed multi-family residential project. The proposal includes a zone change, specific plan amendment, and planned development permit to allow for a 4-story building with an affordable housing agreement.

• Zone Change, Specific Plan Amendment, and Planned Development Permit for 1575 Erringer Road
• Construction of a new 66 unit, 4-story multi-family residential building
• Modification of the Arroyo Simi Greenway Specific Plan

The Simi Valley Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend that the City Council approve a zone change and permits for a new 66-unit, four-story apartment complex at 1575 Erringer Road. The project includes an Affordable Housing Agreement designating one unit as low-income and four as very-low-income based on state median income standards. Staff noted the development will not allow street parking on Erringer Road and requires a raised median to manage traffic flow. The recommendation moves forward to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended City Council approval of zone change Z-S-2022-0005 for 1575 Erringer Road (3-1)
• Approved recommendation to amend the Arroyo Simi Greenway Specific Plan and grant a Planned Development Permit for a 66-unit building (3-1)
• Noted Affordable Housing Agreement tentatively scheduled for subcommittee review on May 30, 2024

City Council Meeting 05/06/2024

The Simi Valley City Council will vote on routine consent calendar items, including a police prisoner transport vehicle purchase, equipment repair contracts, and FY 2024-25 road maintenance funds. Members will hold a public comment period to discuss renewing the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District. The council will also consider adopting an Unmanned Aerial System program and a new policy governing police surveillance technology use.

• Approval of a prisoner transport vehicle purchase from Braun Northwest Inc.
• Contract amendments for pumping equipment repairs and HVAC maintenance for city buildings
• Adoption of the FY 2024-25 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account expenditure plan
• Public comment period on renewing the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District
• Consideration of a police Unmanned Aerial System program and surveillance technology policy

The City Council approved a new Unmanned Aerial System program for the Police Department and adopted a project list for road maintenance funds. Additional actions included approving several consent calendar items regarding vehicle purchases, equipment repairs, and HVAC maintenance.

• Approved Simi Valley Police Department prisoner transport vehicle purchase from Braun Northwest, Inc.
• Awarded contract to Vaughan's Industrial Repair Co, Inc. for pumping equipment repairs
• Approved 4th amendment for ACCO Engineered Systems HVAC maintenance and repair services
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-10 regarding the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1356 to renew the Simi Valley Tourism Marketing District
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-11 approving the Police Department Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program and device purchases

City Council Meeting 04/22/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:30)

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grant allocations and a General Plan amendment for industrial land use. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on litigation and real property negotiations.

• Public hearing: Community Development Block Grant Allocations and Draft FY 2024-25 Action Plan
• Public hearing: General Plan Amendment GPPS-2024-0001 for Allied Realty Partners, LLC to change land use from Moderate Density Residential to Industrial north of Smith Road and east of Kuehner Drive
• Closed session: Litigation regarding Roy Walker v City of Simi Valley
• Closed session: Real property negotiation regarding APN 611-0-050-270 with Manios Properties
• Consent calendar: Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-09 for residential sanitation service rates and fees

The City Council adopted the FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan and authorized a General Plan Amendment for further processing. Additional actions included approving several consent calendar items and appointing members to advisory committees.

• Authorized Council Members Judge and Thomas to interview ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee members (5-0)
• Selected Council Member Litster for the Youth Council interview panel (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan (5-0)
• Authorized GPPS-2024-0001 General Plan Amendment for further processing (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Investment Report for March 2024 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Innovative Claim Solutions (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09 regarding sanitation rates and fees (5-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review the potential Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program for conformance with the Simi Valley General Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding new housing laws from the 2023-2024 legislative session.

• Review of Potential Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program
• New Housing Law Presentation from 2023-2024 Legislative Session

The Planning Commission approved the potential Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program report for conformance with the Simi Valley General Plan. Deputy City Attorney Ephraim Margolin presented on new housing laws regarding accessory dwelling units and CEQA.

• Approved the agenda as submitted
• Approved the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program report

04-16-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider high school assistant principal appointments, student expulsions, and labor negotiations. The regular session includes a consent calendar covering personnel reports, educational field trips, and various service agreements.

• High School Assistant Principal appointments (Closed Session)
• Student expulsion recommendations (Closed Session)
• Real property negotiation for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Real property negotiation for Long Canyon
• Purchase Order R24-04175 for Career Technical Education Equipment

City Council Meeting 04/15/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:30 PM)

The City Council will conduct closed sessions regarding labor negotiations with the Simi Valley Engineer’s Association and existing litigation. The open session includes various appointments, honorary resolutions, and several contract approvals via the Consent Calendar.

• Labor negotiation conference with Simi Valley Engineer’s Association
• Litigation discussion regarding Southland Watch v. City of Simi Valley, et al.
• Purchase of a mobile library vehicle from Sunset Vans for $127,500
• Contract award to FS Contractors, Inc. for Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Replacement Project
• Professional services contracts for on-call pavement engineering and civil engineering survey services

The City Council approved multiple appointments to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee and selected members for various interview committees. The council also recognized several community volunteers and issued several proclamations.

• Approved appointments to the Community Projects Grant Review Committee (4-0)
• Selected Council Member Litster for the Arts Commissioner selection committee (4-0)
• Selected Council Members Cavanaugh, Thomas, Litster, and Rhodes for Neighborhood Council interviews (4-0)
• Selected Mayor Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes for Cultural Art Center Foundation Board interviews (4-0)
• Approved the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2022-23 (4-0)
• Approved Forfeited Assets Inter-Fund transfer request (4-0)
• Awarded water system contracts to Innocenti Construction, Inc. and Neptune Technology Group, Inc. (4-0)

City Council Meeting 03/18/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:00 PM)

The City Council will consider a municipal code amendment regarding residential accessory structures. The meeting also includes several consent calendar items involving contract awards for street rehabilitation, engineering services, and water infrastructure.

• Municipal Code text amendment for Residential Accessory Structures (Z-S-2023-0005)
• Contract award to American Asphalt, Inc. for FY 2023-24 Annual Minor Streets Rehabilitation Program
• Professional services contracts for on-call civil engineering design services with Bengal Engineering, Inc., Huitt-Zollars, Inc., and CNS Engineers, Inc.
• Contract award to Gutierrez Pipeline, Inc. for the Waterline Replacement Project at Buckskin Avenue and Roan Street
• Contract award to Haaker Equipment Company for Vactor truck equipment

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1355 to establish development standards and design guidelines for residential accessory structures. The council also approved several contracts for infrastructure, engineering, and community grants.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 1355 regarding residential accessory structure standards (5-0)
• Approved monthly investment report for February 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Mobile Home Rent Mediation Board Annual Status Report (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant contract for Boys & Girls Club (5-0)
• Awarded street rehabilitation contract to American Asphalt, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded on-call civil engineering contracts to Bengal Engineering, Huitt-Zollars, and CNS Engineers (5-0)
• Approved traffic signal maintenance amendment with Econolite Systems, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded Vactor truck equipment contract to Haaker Equipment Company (5-0)

03-12-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting - 2nd. Interim

The Board of Education will meet to discuss confidential student matters, labor negotiations, and real property discussions regarding Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street. The regular session includes several consent calendar items covering personnel, educational services, and business operations.

• Real property negotiation for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Purchase orders B24-00462 through P24-03493 totaling $5,343,315.55
• Student teaching agreement with California State University Channel Islands
• Hazardous materials consultant services for Simi Valley High School MPR Demolition Project
• Actuarial study of future retiree benefits agreement with Howard E. Nyhart Company, Inc.

City Council Meeting 03/04/2024

The City Council will review the 2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan and receive information regarding the Police Department's transition to a new reporting system. The agenda also includes several routine consent calendar items and appointments.

• Selection of two members for Community Projects Grant Review Committee Interviews
• Approval of the General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2023
• Authorization to accept an estate gift from the Lynne C. Eigler Living Trust
• Contract amendment for five replacement vehicles with UAG Cerritos I, LLC
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-05 for Highway Safety Improvement Project HSIPL-5405(100)

The City Council approved several consent calendar items and the 2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Additionally, members appointed Judge and Thomas to conduct interviews for the Community Projects Grant Review Committee.

• Appointed Council Member Judge and Mayor Thomas to conduct Community Projects Grant Review Committee interviews
• Approved January 8 and 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved January 2024 Monthly Investment Report
• Approved 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Authorized acceptance of the Lynne C. Eigler Living Trust estate gift
• Awarded contract to UAG Certitos I, LLC for replacement vehicles
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-05 regarding Highway Safety Improvement Program project
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-06 regarding Active Transportation Program project

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a new industrial project. The proposal includes constructing a 209,524 square foot tilt-up building on a 13.13-acre site for warehouse, distribution, and office use.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-S-2022-0014) for a 209,524 square foot building at 903 Quimisa Drive
• Mobile Home Rent Mediation Board Annual Status Report for Calendar Year 2023
• General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2023 recommendation

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit and environmental addendum for a new 209,524-square-foot warehouse and office building at 903 Quimisa Drive. The commission also approved the Mobile Home Rent Mediation Board’s annual status report and the city’s General Plan progress report. These approvals allow Entertainment Earth to expand its local operations while maintaining previously established wildlife mitigation measures.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP-S-2022-0014 for warehouse and office building at 903 Quimisa Drive (5-0)
• Adopted addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration for the same site (5-0)
• Approved Mobile Home Rent Mediation Board annual status report with corrected attachment A (consensus)
• Approved General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2023 (consensus)

01-22-24 SVUSD Special Board Meeting - Expulsion (at District Office)

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to consider a recommendation regarding confidential student matters. This includes a review of student case # 8 and Resolution #30-23/24 related to an expulsion.

• Closed session discussion of student case # 8
• Review of Resolution #30-23/24 regarding expulsion

02-20-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss student matters, labor negotiations, and real property at Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street. The regular session includes a consent calendar covering personnel reports, employee compensation policies, and various student affiliation agreements.

• Closed session: Student expulsion (Resolution #41-23/24)
• Closed session: Special education settlement agreements (#A24.106, #A24.107, #A24.110)
• Closed session: Real property negotiation for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Consent item: Adoption of new Board Policies 4151, 4251, and 4351 regarding employee compensation
• Consent item: No-cost student affiliation agreements with American Medical Response, Fertility and Surgical Medical Associates of California, Performance Foot and Ankle, Dignity Health, and Ventura Orthopedics

City Council Meeting 02/12/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:30 PM)

The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding labor negotiations and existing litigation. The open session includes discussions on local housing allocations, a feasibility study for a civic center amphitheater, and various city contracts.

• Contract award for First Street Major Streets Rehabilitation Program to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
• Feasibility study contract with C. H. Johnson Consulting, Inc. for a proposed civic center amphitheater
• $68,000 budget transfer for the amphitheater feasibility study
• Contract amendment for five replacement vehicles with UAG Cerritos I, LLC
• Letter of Intent with IDS Real Estate Group for recycled water delivery

The City Council approved multiple financial items including a $1 million grant for the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. Other actions included approving an amphitheater feasibility study and authorizing a letter of intent for recycled water delivery.

• Approved December 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed FY 2023-24 Community Project Grant Performance Reports
• Awarded contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for First Street rehabilitation
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-04 and approved $254,876 supplemental budget request
• Approved $68,000 contract with C.H. Johnson Consulting for amphitheater feasibility study
• Approved $1,000,000 COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant for Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
• Authorized Letter of Intent with IDS Real Estate Group for recycled water delivery

City Council Meeting 01/29/2024 (Closed Session starts at 5:30 PM)

The City Council will review a conceptual plan for the Transit Center at Tapo Canyon Road and Avenida Simi. The meeting includes closed sessions regarding existing litigation and several consent calendar items involving city contracts and budget requests.

• Litigation: Southland Watch v. City of Simi Valley, et al.
• Litigation: Francesca Adams v. City of Simi Valley
• Contract award to Spatial Wave, Inc. for Field Mapplet Software
• Contract amendment for chemical supplies at Water Quality Control Plant
• Agreement with Ovivo USA, LLC for BNR Diffusers Replacement Project

The City Council approved a conceptual plan for a new transit center at Tapo Canyon Road and Avenida Simi. Additionally, the council authorized multiple appointments to the Council on Aging and approved various service contracts and resolutions.

• Approved conceptual plan for Transit Center at Tapo Canyon Road and Avenida Simi
• Appointed five members to the Simi Valley Council On Aging through January 2026
• Awarded contract to Spatial Wave, Inc. for Field Mapplet Software implementation
• Awarded contract to SNF Polydyne Inc. for BNR Basins Aeration Diffuser Replacements
• Adopted Resolution 2024-02 for BNR West Basins Aerator Replacement project ($947,989.63)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-03 regarding California State Transportation Agency transit projects
• Approved Monthly Investment Report for December 2023

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a modification to a conditional use permit for Stonebridge Community Church. The project involves constructing an outdoor assembly area/amphitheater with amplified sound at 4832 Cochran Street.

• Public hearing for CUP-S-2022-0016: Modification to construct an outdoor assembly area/amphitheater at 4832 Cochran Street
• Election of officers and assumption of chair by new chairperson

The Planning Commission approved a modification to a Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor assembly area and amphitheater at 4832 Cochran Street. The decision included an amendment to increase the number of allowed one-day events with amplified sound from six to eight per year.

• Elected Allan Mann as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Ivana Mayer as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (consensus)
• Approved December 6, 2023 minutes (consensus)
• Approved CUP-S-2022-0016 for outdoor amphitheater and site improvements at 4832 Cochran Street (5-0)
• Amended condition A-14 to increase one-day events with amplified sound from six to eight per year (5-0)
• Determined project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (5-0)

01-16-24 SVUSD BOE Regular Meeting & Public Hearing

The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting and public hearing. Closed session items include student matters, labor negotiations, and real property discussions regarding Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street.

• Public Hearing: CSEA Chapter 310 District Joint Contract Reopener Proposal for 2023-2024
• Closed Session: Real Property negotiation for Los Angeles Avenue & Blackstock Street
• Consent Item: Approval of Purchase Orders totaling $1,849,318.93
• Consent Item: Ratification of agreement with Nv5 West, Inc. for Hollow Hills Elementary School
• Closed Session: Student expulsion and readmit recommendations

City Council Meeting 01/08/2024 (Closed Session starts 5:30 PM)

The City Council will meet to discuss several items, including the selection of 2024 Special Event Support Program Grant recipients. The agenda also includes a resolution for public improvements at 1800 Tapo Canyon Road and a closed session regarding a public employee performance evaluation.

• Selection of 2024 Special Event Support Program Grant recipients
• Resolution accepting public improvements for Tract No. 6055 at 1800 Tapo Canyon Road
• Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (City Manager)
• Presentation of the 2023 State of the Region Report by David Maron

The City Council approved the 2024 Special Event Support Program Grants and authorized the City Manager to execute contracts. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution accepting public improvements for Tract No. 6055 at 1800 Tapo Canyon Road.

• Waived reading of resolutions and ordinances (5-0)
• Approved Boards, Commissions, and Committees list with one change (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 for public improvements at 1800 Tapo Canyon Road (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Special Event Support Program Grants and contract execution (5-0)