1 00:00:02,420 --> 00:00:05,620 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, we have returned from closed session. 2 00:00:06,420 --> 00:00:08,960 We have a motion to adjourn. Second. 3 00:00:09,300 --> 00:00:12,800 The objection, we are adjourned from closed session. Nothing to report. Thank you. 4 00:00:13,480 --> 00:00:16,820 Now, call to order the city council of Ventura County Water Works District Number 8, 5 00:00:17,540 --> 00:00:21,600 the CB Valley Community Development Agency for our meeting of May 17th, 2010. 6 00:00:22,820 --> 00:00:27,420 And now, if you would all please rise, I'm going to invite Troop 678 Boy Scouts to come down 7 00:00:27,420 --> 00:00:28,680 and lead us on the pledge of the flag. 8 00:01:17,830 --> 00:01:18,630 Thank you. 9 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:28,620 Roll call please. Councilmember Foster. Here. Councilmember Soika. Here. Councilmember 10 00:01:28,620 --> 00:01:34,340 Williamson. Here. Mayor Pro Tembe-Sara. Here. Mayor Miller. Here. Item one is a gender review. 11 00:01:34,560 --> 00:01:39,140 Mr. Seidel, what do you have? Mr. Mayor, staff has no recommendations this evening and leaving 12 00:01:39,140 --> 00:01:44,080 the agenda as it is. Okay, I would like to move consent up to 3A right after public statement. 13 00:01:44,780 --> 00:01:48,140 Okay. I'm sorry, Mr. Mayor, we're talking. That's okay. That's what we did. All right, 14 00:01:48,140 --> 00:01:48,320 Good. 15 00:01:48,900 --> 00:01:49,480 Item 1A. 16 00:01:49,980 --> 00:01:53,720 Mr. Mayor, I move that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read and 17 00:01:53,720 --> 00:01:55,740 titled only, and all further reading be waived. 18 00:01:55,780 --> 00:01:56,040 Second. 19 00:01:56,460 --> 00:01:56,860 The opposition. 20 00:01:57,240 --> 00:01:57,620 That's the order. 21 00:01:57,800 --> 00:01:58,020 Thank you. 22 00:01:58,220 --> 00:01:59,780 Item 1C is Declaration of Conflict. 23 00:01:59,900 --> 00:02:03,260 If any member of the City Council may have a conflict of interest, or any reason 24 00:02:03,260 --> 00:02:06,740 why that member was abstained from consideration of any matter on the agenda, he or she 25 00:02:06,740 --> 00:02:07,840 should so declare at this time. 26 00:02:08,420 --> 00:02:10,980 Mr. Mayor, I'll be abstaining from Consent Item 6. 27 00:02:11,260 --> 00:02:14,140 That is the Rotary Club's request to use the MetroLink Station. 28 00:02:14,140 --> 00:02:19,600 and since my husband serves as the chair of the Cajun Creole Music Festival, I will abstain from that item. 29 00:02:20,120 --> 00:02:21,760 Okay, anything else? All right, good. 30 00:02:22,960 --> 00:02:31,040 Okay, Item 1D, Special Presentations. Item 1D1 is a presentation of a certificate of commendation to the Ventura County Health Care Agency 31 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:34,640 for the grand opening of the Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic. 32 00:02:35,800 --> 00:02:41,820 And if I could ask Dr. Robert Gonzalez, Medical Director for the Ventura County Health Care 33 00:02:41,820 --> 00:02:50,280 Agency, and Joan Arajo, Administrator of Ambulatory Care Clinics throughout the county, 34 00:02:50,820 --> 00:02:56,680 and Dr. Azra Sidiqui, Medical Director of the Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic. 35 00:02:57,420 --> 00:03:02,160 This evening, the City Council is presenting a certificate of commendation to the Ventura 36 00:03:02,160 --> 00:03:08,240 County Health Care Agency on their recent grand opening of the Sierra Vista Medical Clinic. 37 00:03:08,940 --> 00:03:15,260 This new 38,000 square foot facility recently opened in the Mountain Gate Plaza and offers 38 00:03:15,260 --> 00:03:20,940 urgent care, primary and specialty care as well as behavioral health services to county 39 00:03:20,940 --> 00:03:23,780 residents regardless of income or insurance. 40 00:03:26,020 --> 00:03:29,960 On behalf of the Council, it's my pleasure to present you with a certificate and to 41 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:33,340 I want to thank your agency for providing services here locally to our residents. 42 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:37,380 It's an important service that you do, and it saves folks from driving to Ventura. 43 00:03:37,560 --> 00:03:39,380 So again, thank you very much. We appreciate it. 44 00:03:48,830 --> 00:03:51,930 Mr. Mayor, before they leave, if they have some words to say, 45 00:03:51,990 --> 00:03:54,390 I want to say that, you know, a council member, Michelle, 46 00:03:54,550 --> 00:03:57,490 and I had the opportunity to be there at your grand opening. 47 00:03:57,750 --> 00:04:03,270 And if the public has not been there, it is an absolutely incredible facility. 48 00:04:03,930 --> 00:04:05,590 We wish you the best of luck there. 49 00:04:05,590 --> 00:04:08,970 And if there's anything the city can ever do, you know where we're at. 50 00:04:09,530 --> 00:04:13,410 Well, thank you. On behalf of our director, Mike Powers, who couldn't be here tonight, 51 00:04:13,850 --> 00:04:19,150 I wanted to thank the city for all that you did in helping us get this project off the ground and implemented. 52 00:04:19,870 --> 00:04:25,290 And I think it will be something that the citizens of CME Valley will enjoy for years to come. 53 00:04:25,630 --> 00:04:30,550 And of course, I would be remiss if I didn't thank our County Board of Supervisors for their support 54 00:04:30,550 --> 00:04:32,130 and Supervisor Foyle, in particular. 55 00:04:33,590 --> 00:04:34,150 Thank you. 56 00:04:34,330 --> 00:04:34,650 Thank you. 57 00:04:35,250 --> 00:04:37,370 I would also like to say a couple of words. 58 00:04:38,010 --> 00:04:41,070 I've had the privilege to meet a couple of the council members, 59 00:04:41,430 --> 00:04:44,250 and I thank the council for its ongoing support, 60 00:04:44,270 --> 00:04:45,910 and I look forward to working with all of you. 61 00:04:46,010 --> 00:04:46,350 Thank you. 62 00:04:47,510 --> 00:04:48,190 Thank you very much. 63 00:04:48,690 --> 00:04:48,890 Thank you. 64 00:04:49,010 --> 00:04:49,070 Thank you. 65 00:04:54,410 --> 00:04:56,010 This is our next presentation. 66 00:04:56,810 --> 00:04:59,210 Ms. Solomon will also present a proclamation 67 00:04:59,210 --> 00:05:00,870 declaring May 29th and 30th 68 00:05:00,870 --> 00:05:02,830 as Cajun Creole Music Festival Days. 69 00:05:02,830 --> 00:05:13,130 And if I could invite Tim Shannon, president of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, and Craig Foster, this year's chair of the Cajun Music Festival. 70 00:05:14,690 --> 00:05:23,330 Whereas on May 29th and 30th, the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise will hold its 21st annual Cajun Creole Music Festival. 71 00:05:23,330 --> 00:05:30,190 And whereas the festival is an eagerly anticipated community event, that over its 20-year history 72 00:05:30,190 --> 00:05:36,410 is raised well over $1 million to assist a wide range of local non-profit organizations 73 00:05:36,410 --> 00:05:42,590 in delivering services to Simi Valley residents, and whereas numerous corporate sponsors and 74 00:05:42,590 --> 00:05:48,390 volunteers donate countless hours of their time to make the festival possible, and whereas 75 00:05:48,390 --> 00:05:54,430 over the two-day event, it is estimated that 18,000 people from near and far will come 76 00:05:54,430 --> 00:06:00,390 to Simi Valley to listen and dance to zydeco music, to enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine, 77 00:06:01,110 --> 00:06:04,910 and to experience the camaraderie of a true community gathering. 78 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:11,070 And whereas the Cajun Creole Music Festival is regarded as one of Interer County's largest 79 00:06:11,070 --> 00:06:17,050 annual fundraising events benefiting non-profit organizations in serving our community's 80 00:06:17,050 --> 00:06:19,570 health, cultural traditions, and social needs. 81 00:06:20,110 --> 00:06:23,170 Now, therefore, May 29th and 30th, 2010, 82 00:06:23,690 --> 00:06:27,430 are hereby proclaimed Cajun Creole Music Festival Days 83 00:06:28,130 --> 00:06:31,690 in the city of Simi Valley to encourage all citizens 84 00:06:31,690 --> 00:06:34,650 to participate in this two-day community event. 85 00:06:35,390 --> 00:06:37,190 Gentlemen, on behalf of the city council, 86 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:39,290 I want to thank you for putting on the stellar event. 87 00:06:39,730 --> 00:06:40,930 Has it been 21 years? 88 00:06:41,250 --> 00:06:41,930 I can't believe it. 89 00:06:42,430 --> 00:06:44,430 I would be remiss in not admitting 90 00:06:44,430 --> 00:06:45,450 that I'm a member of the club. 91 00:06:45,450 --> 00:06:53,150 So this is for me to give to you, not only from the council, but for me and to thank you for all your effort, 92 00:06:53,350 --> 00:06:58,930 because what you do is to return a significant amount of money back into the community for all of various charities. 93 00:06:59,130 --> 00:07:03,450 So again, thank you, and we will wish you a very successful event. 94 00:07:11,300 --> 00:07:14,340 Our next presentation, again, will be read by Ms. Solomon, 95 00:07:14,680 --> 00:07:19,020 a proclamation of clearing the week of May 16th through 22nd as Public Transportation Week. 96 00:07:19,020 --> 00:07:28,120 And if we could have transit dispatcher Sherry Ruiz and transit coach operator Sean Armstrong and Tom Iliades to come forward. 97 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:30,660 I'll read the proclamation. 98 00:07:31,780 --> 00:07:38,120 Whereas in 1962 the President and Congress proclaimed the second week of May as National Transportation Week. 99 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:50,320 And whereas many residents, families, senior citizens, students, and employees are dependent upon public transportation services to access work, schools, medical services, and local businesses. 100 00:07:51,100 --> 00:08:00,520 And whereas Simi Valley Transit, the city's municipal transportation system, has been providing quality services to the city's residents for over 35 years. 101 00:08:00,520 --> 00:08:11,900 and whereas Simi Valley Transit annually transports over one-half million passengers on its fixed route in Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Daileride services, 102 00:08:12,540 --> 00:08:22,540 and whereas the city maintains a professionally trained and dedicated staff of transit coach operators, dispatchers, mechanics, supervisors, and support staff 103 00:08:22,540 --> 00:08:28,760 who play a vital role in the overall success of the city's public transportation system, 104 00:08:28,760 --> 00:08:39,320 and whereas the city council and staff remain committed to providing safe, accessible, affordable, and quality public transportation services to residents. 105 00:08:39,820 --> 00:08:48,740 Now therefore, May 16 through 22nd is hereby proclaimed Public Transportation Week in the city of Simi Valley 106 00:08:48,740 --> 00:08:55,280 and recognition of the importance of public transportation services and the contributions 107 00:08:55,280 --> 00:08:58,100 that CEMI Valley Transit makes to our city's residents. 108 00:08:58,900 --> 00:09:02,180 We have the council, it's my pleasure to present this proclamation to you and thank 109 00:09:02,180 --> 00:09:03,400 you for the job that you do. 110 00:09:03,540 --> 00:09:08,320 I recall as a kid in high school, I used to take a streetcar, I won't tell you, a streetcar 111 00:09:08,320 --> 00:09:09,320 and then transferred to a bus. 112 00:09:10,020 --> 00:09:13,520 And so back then for me, public transportation is very important as it is for many people 113 00:09:13,520 --> 00:09:13,800 today. 114 00:09:13,880 --> 00:09:15,220 So again, thank you very much. 115 00:09:15,220 --> 00:09:16,040 Mr. 116 00:09:32,080 --> 00:09:36,700 Mayor, our next presentation is a proclamation declaring the week of May 16th through 22nd 117 00:09:36,700 --> 00:09:40,060 as Public Works Week, and Mr. Fischiwaki will read this proclamation. 118 00:09:40,500 --> 00:09:42,500 Good evening, Mayor Miller and Councilmembers. 119 00:09:42,800 --> 00:09:48,060 If Al Geruso and Ryan Underwood from our Building Maintenance section could come up 120 00:09:48,060 --> 00:09:48,780 and join the mayor, 121 00:09:51,520 --> 00:09:52,900 the proclamation reads as follows. 122 00:09:53,140 --> 00:09:57,800 Whereas public works facilities and services provided in our community are an integral 123 00:09:57,800 --> 00:10:03,200 and essential part of our citizens' daily lives and whereas the support of an understanding 124 00:10:03,200 --> 00:10:08,980 and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public work systems and programs 125 00:10:08,980 --> 00:10:15,120 such as water, sewer, public buildings, streets, highways, and flood control and whereas the 126 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:20,300 health, safety, and comfort of this community greatly depend on these facilities and services 127 00:10:20,780 --> 00:10:25,420 and whereas the quality and effectiveness of these facilities as well as their planning, 128 00:10:25,420 --> 00:10:30,680 design, construction and maintenance depend on the efforts and skills of public works 129 00:10:30,680 --> 00:10:35,920 personnel supported by the public's awareness and understanding of the role of these public 130 00:10:35,920 --> 00:10:36,360 servants. 131 00:10:37,180 --> 00:10:43,260 Now, therefore, the week of May 16 through May 22, 2010 is hereby proclaimed Public Works 132 00:10:43,260 --> 00:10:48,840 Week in the city of Simi Valley to encourage all citizens and civic organizations to 133 00:10:48,840 --> 00:10:53,420 equate themselves with the issues involved in providing public works facilities and services 134 00:10:53,420 --> 00:10:58,180 services to our community and to recognize the contributions when public works personnel 135 00:10:58,180 --> 00:11:04,300 make towards our health, safety, comfort and quality of life presented this 17th day of 136 00:11:04,300 --> 00:11:05,020 May 2010. 137 00:11:05,580 --> 00:11:06,340 You have the councils. 138 00:11:06,600 --> 00:11:10,040 My pleasure to present you with this proclamation and to thank you for the work that you do. 139 00:11:10,880 --> 00:11:16,120 These guys are the unsung heroes because if your toilet doesn't work, you know, you 140 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:16,660 got a problem. 141 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:18,640 If the lights go out, it doesn't work. 142 00:11:18,760 --> 00:11:20,260 If it's potholes in a row, that's a problem. 143 00:11:20,560 --> 00:11:22,300 You know, if the tree branches fall, that's a problem too. 144 00:11:22,300 --> 00:11:28,240 But these are the folks that keep the city running and keep us all safe from a variety of things that could happen. 145 00:11:28,320 --> 00:11:29,660 So again, gentlemen, thank you very much. 146 00:11:38,470 --> 00:11:43,670 Our final presentation this evening is a 20-year service award to Tom Priest, Senior Planner of Environmental Services. 147 00:11:44,010 --> 00:11:44,070 Peter. 148 00:11:45,050 --> 00:11:47,870 Good evening, Mayor Miller and the council members. 149 00:11:48,350 --> 00:11:51,650 I'd like to invite Tom Priest to come forward at this time. 150 00:11:52,310 --> 00:11:54,810 Tom's wife, Mary, is also here this evening. 151 00:11:54,810 --> 00:12:00,970 Tom began his career with the city on May 14, 1990 as an associate planner, 152 00:12:01,630 --> 00:12:05,850 and subsequently was promoted to senior planner in July of 1992. 153 00:12:06,790 --> 00:12:11,950 Tom's prior city planning experience includes an assistant planner with the city of Hemet, 154 00:12:12,610 --> 00:12:16,830 planning technician and assistant planner with the city of Thousand Oaks. 155 00:12:17,530 --> 00:12:20,730 As senior planner, Tom is assigned to the current planning section. 156 00:12:20,730 --> 00:12:24,770 Tom has been responsible for several specific plans 157 00:12:24,770 --> 00:12:27,130 and the projects within those specific plans. 158 00:12:27,630 --> 00:12:31,250 He's handled the high-profile Civic Center specific plan, 159 00:12:31,590 --> 00:12:34,350 which established the development and design standards 160 00:12:34,350 --> 00:12:37,930 that facilitated the subsequent construction 161 00:12:37,930 --> 00:12:40,990 of the Vista Monte residential subdivision 162 00:12:40,990 --> 00:12:43,670 and the shopping center with the Regal Theater 163 00:12:43,670 --> 00:12:45,370 and the Kaiser Permanente Clinic 164 00:12:45,370 --> 00:12:47,450 just across the street here to the south. 165 00:12:48,960 --> 00:13:01,760 In the Wood Ranch specific plan area, he was responsible for handling the post-approval process for construction of the Wood Ranch Shopping Center, as well as the fire station on Country Club Drive. 166 00:13:02,620 --> 00:13:11,840 Tom was the project planner on the Extended State Hotel, the Las Canyons Golf Course, and the CME Valley Plaza Shopping Rehab. 167 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:17,320 Several times over the last several years, Tom has received the Environmental Service's 168 00:13:17,320 --> 00:13:23,260 outstanding employee of the quarter award. He received the award in 97 for his extraordinary 169 00:13:23,260 --> 00:13:28,900 level of effort and commitment on the Big Sky Country Club project for his outstanding 170 00:13:28,900 --> 00:13:31,320 efforts in completing the staff work for the...