MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL V.C. WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8 S.V. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Simi Valley, May 8, 2006

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CALLED TO ORDER: 6:37 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Miller

ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members/Directors Foster, Sojka, Williamson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Becerra, and Mayor/Chair Miller

1. AGENDA REVIEW: City Manager Mike Sedell requested that Agenda Item 4 be heard after Agenda Item 7A, and noted Supplementals for Agenda Items 4A, 4B and Consent (1).

ACTION: It was the consensus of the City Council/Board of Directors to approve the Agenda as modified.

1A. ACTION: Council Member/Director Foster moved that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be read in title only and all further reading be waived; Council Member/Director Williamson seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously by a voice vote. (CC/WWD/CDA)

1C. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT:

Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Becerra noted he would be abstaining from Check Register Numbers 266058 and 266296 because they are payable to his employer, Edison. Council Member Foster noted she would be abstaining from Consent (6) because she does business with the organization receiving the contract.

1D. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/HONORARY RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

(1) Mayor Miller presented a Proclamation to Support Group Member Harriet declaring May 12, 2006 as “Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.”

(2) Mayor Miller presented a Proclamation to Police Officer Heather Tallent declaring May 15, 2006 as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.”

Note: 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 IDA – Industrial Development Authority WWD – Waterworks District No. 8 PFA – Public Financing Authority CDA – Community Development Agency Minutes 2 May 8, 2006

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(3) Mayor Miller presented a Proclamation to Transit Dispatcher Cathy Medina, Transit Coach Operator Paul Rosenfeld and Transit Coach Operator Luis Alfaro declaring the week of May 14 – 20, 2006 as “Transportation Week.”

(4) Mayor Miller presented a Proclamation to COA Executive Board Chair Joe Beautz declaring the month of May 2006 as “Older American’s Month.”

1E. YOUTH COUNCIL COMMENTS: Michael D’Allura

2A. PUBLIC STATEMENTS:

1. Jonathan Beck, , CA spoke about development in the City and the “For Sale” signs posted on the Marrland hillsides and questioned whether City Council Members have benefited from development around the City.

2. Bob Jackson, Simi Valley, CA expressed concern about the development of Marrland and the “For Sale” signs on the property and asked what the City can do to keep the property from being developed.

3. Daniel Wiener, Simi Valley, CA expressed support for the proposed policy on eminent domain (Agenda Item 7A) and suggested that the City Council request the League of California Cities to remain neutral on the eminent domain issue on the November ballot.

4. Rick Schroeder, Executive Director and Nichole Ipach, Development Director of Many Mansions, Thousand Oaks, CA invited the City Council to the Annual Duck Race at the Lakes Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, May 21st.

2B. CITY COUNCIL/SPECIAL DISTRICT REPORTS:

Council Member Foster stated she attended the Honda dealership showroom ribbon cutting ceremony and the Police Chief’s luncheon, which included a SWAT team presentation.

Council Member Foster noted she attended the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation “Hats off to Women” Conference.

Council Member Foster mentioned she went to the Neighborhood Council Arroyo clean-up event and thanked the community for their involvement.

Council Member Foster stated she attended the Small Business Advisory Committee meeting and mentioned discussions occurred regarding the marketing program for the “Shop Simi Valley First” campaign. Minutes 3 May 8, 2006

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Council Member Foster mentioned she attended the Library Services Commission meeting and noted the process of hiring a new director is underway.

Council Member Foster stated she met with Gary Irish and Cliff Patten from Simi Valley Hospital to discuss potential plans for the future of healthcare in the City.

Council Member Sojka noted he attended the Honda dealership showroom grand re-opening and congratulated Darrel Colletto on his efforts.

Council Member Sojka mentioned he met with Truemark Companies to discuss a new condominium project in Simi Valley.

Council Member Sojka stated he attended the Police Chief’s luncheon and thanked the Police Chief for his efforts to keep the City safe.

Council Member Sojka noted he attended the Costco 10th anniversary ribbon cutting and mentioned they are a great corporate neighbor and supporter.

Council Member Sojka stated he attended the Small Business Advisory Committee meeting and commented on the “Shop Simi Valley First” promotion campaign.

Council Member Sojka mentioned that he attended the opening of the new Keller Williams Real Estate Agency in Simi Valley.

Council Member Sojka stated he attended the Affordable Housing Subcommittee meeting and noted loan packages for affordable housing in the City are being prepared.

Council Member Sojka mentioned that he met with Gary Irish and Cliff Patten of the Simi Valley Hospital and discussed future development plans.

Council Member Williamson stated she attended the City’s Volunteer Recognition dinner and the Honda dealership showroom grand opening.

Council Member Williamson noted she attended the Police Chief’s luncheon and spoke about the presentation by the SWAT team.

Council Member Williamson stated she attended the Ventura County Transportation Commission meeting, noting a discussion occurred regarding a possible bond proposal on the November ballot and potential allocation of those funds. Minutes 4 May 8, 2006

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Council Member Williamson stated she met with Gary Irish and Cliff Patten of Simi Valley Hospital.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra mentioned he attended the Volunteer Recognition dinner and thanked all the volunteers.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra stated he attended the grand re-opening of the Honda dealership showroom and the Police Chief’s luncheon, and commented on the SWAT team performance.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra stated he participated in the Amanda McPherson golf tournament and attended that evening’s auction.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra noted he cooked lunch for the volunteers who cleaned up the Arroyo Simi and thanked the Neighborhood Council members and volunteers.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra mentioned he attended the Community Gang Task Force meeting and participated in the interviews for the Youth Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra stated he attended the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council meeting at which discussions on mutual regional issues occurred and noted he spoke with the Secretary of Transportation regarding freeway projects in Ventura County.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra mentioned he met with members of the Simi Valley Baseball League, participated in the Rotary Club golf tournament, and met with Gary Irish regarding the Simi Valley Hospital.

City Manager Mike Sedell mentioned that Mayor Pro Tem Becerra received the President’s Award at the SCAG meeting for his efforts in SCAG.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra requested an update on the installation of guardrails along the 118 Freeway and on the carport and garage conversions in the City.

ACTION: It was a consensus of the City Council to direct staff to prepare a report on garage conversions.

Mayor Pro Tem Becerra requested an update on the progress of the new fire station in the Santa Susana Knolls area and a paper that he could take to the League of California Cities regarding issues related to overcrowding. Minutes 5 May 8, 2006

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ACTION: It was the consensus of the City Council to direct the City Attorney to draft a paper requesting the League of California Cities to address the issue of overcrowding at the State level and to look at allowing Cities greater flexibility in dealing with this issue.

Mayor Miller stated he judged a contest to name the dragon at the Simi Valley Town Center, noting the winner will be announced in a few weeks.

Mayor Miller mentioned he attended the Arroyo Simi clean up and dinner and thanked volunteers who participated.

Mayor Miller noted he attended the Ventura Council of Government (VCOG) meeting at which a discussion occurred about the possible merging of Ventura County Transportation Committee with VCOG.

Mayor Miller stated he attended the Council on Aging fashion show, noting it was a successful fund raising effort.

Mayor Miller noted he is looking forward to the 23 Freeway construction ribbon cutting ceremony.

Council Member Becerra responded to the comments of an earlier speaker about the Marrland sites and noted that City Council Members abstain from consideration of projects if they experience a conflict of interest.

3A. APPOINTMENTS:

(1) Appointment of a Commissioner to represent the City of Simi Valley on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners (CC)

ACTION: Council Member Williamson moved to approve staff’s recommendation to appoint Gina Lauria-Martinez to serve the remaining unexpired term ending February 23, 2007, of a vacated position on the Area Housing Authority; Council Member Foster seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously by a voice vote.

3B. CHECK REGISTER: May 3, 2006 (CC/WWD/CDA)

ACTION: Council Member/Director Williamson moved to approve the Check Register and Bank Transfers dated May 3, 2006 in the total amount of $3,707,667.93; Council Member/Director Sojka seconded the motion: Minutes 6 May 8, 2006

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AYES: Council Members/Directors Foster, Sojka, Williamson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Becerra, and Mayor/Chair Miller NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Becerra on warrants payable to his employer, Southern California Edison.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR:

(1) Approval of the establishment of the FY2006-07 Traffic Signal Construction Program (CC)

ACTION: It was a consensus of the City Council to bring Agenda Item Consent (1) back at a later date, following review by Neighborhood Council Nos. 1 and 2 of a 4-way stop sign at Coastal Oak Drive and Sequoia Avenue.

(2) Res. No. 2006-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, EVIDENCING THE COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2006-07 FISCAL YEAR ON THOSE LOTS WITHIN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1, DESCRIBING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT

Res. No. 2006-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1

Res. No. 2006-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, DECLARING ITS INTENTION, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS ON THOSE LOTS OR PARCELS WITHIN SIMI VALLEY LANDSCAPE DISTRICT NO. 1, DESCRIBING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND THEIR LOCATION, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE QUESTIONS OF THE LEVY OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07

ACTION: Adopted Resolution Nos. 2006-16, 2006-17, and 2006-18. Minutes 7 May 8, 2006

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(3) Receipt of 2005 Annual Report of the Residential Building Permit Allocation System (CC)

ACTION: Received and filed.

(4) Authorization to solicit bids for Citywide traffic striping and marking maintenance project, Specification No. SV 06-21 (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(5) Authorization to solicit construction bids for the FY2005-06 Annual Major Street Rehabilitation Program: Wood Ranch Parkway, Specification No. SV 06-07 Federal Aid Project No. STPL-5405(039) (CC)

ACTION: Approved request.

(6) Award of contracts to construct and inspect the Lagoon No. 1 Liner at the Water Quality Control Plant, Specification No. SV-05-13 (CC)

ACTION: Awarded contracts to Cal Fran Engineering, Inc. and Vector Engineering, Inc.

ACTION: Council Member/Director Williamson moved to approve Consent Calendar Items (2) through (6) and to adopt Resolution Nos. 2006-16 through 2006-18; Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Becerra seconded the motion:

AYES: Council Members/Directors Foster, Sojka, Williamson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Becerra, and Mayor/Chair Miller NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Council Member/Director Foster on Consent (6)

7. NEW BUSINESS:

7A. Adoption of resolution establishing a policy regarding the use of eminent domain to acquire real property designated or occupied for residential purposes (CC) Minutes 8 May 8, 2006

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Res. No. 2006-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED OR OCCUPIED FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES

ACTION: Council Member Williamson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2006-19; Council Member Sojka seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously by a voice vote.

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

4A. A public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment Pre-Screening: PR-634 (The Olson Company) located on a 5.01 acre site at the southwest corner of Erringer Road and Heywood Street (CC)

The public portion of the hearing was opened at 7:55 p.m.

SUPPORTING PROJECT:

1. Yvette Hwee (representing The Olson Company), Ventura, CA

OPPOSING PROJECT:

1. Marvin Retsky, Simi Valley, CA 2. Sylvia Rosenzweig, Simi Valley, CA 3. Mary Willingham, Simi Valley, CA

The public portion of the hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.

ACTION: It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize PR-634 for further processing as a formal General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Commercial Office to High Density Residential, subject to the concurrent filing of Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map and Planned Development Permit applications and the provision of an affordable housing component.

Mayor Miller recessed the City Council meeting at 8:22 p.m. and reconvened said meeting at 8:43 p.m. Minutes 9 May 8, 2006

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4B. A public hearing to solicit comments on the Draft FY2006-07 Action Plan and Community Development Block Grant Program, and to authorize the submission of the document to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CC)

It was noted that City Manager Mike Sedell left the dais at 8:44 p.m. and Director of Economic Development/Assistant City Manager Brian Gabler took his place on the dais. The public portion of the hearing was opened at 8:48 p.m.

SUPPORTING PROJECT:

1. Marty Nason (representing The Wellness Community), Simi Valley, CA 2. Martha Zeiher (representing Loving Heart Hospice), Moorpark, CA 3. Pat Esseff (representing Catholic Charities / OASIS), Simi Valley, CA 4. Maria Prescott (representing Hospice of the Conejo), Simi Valley, CA 5. Eunice McKinney (representing Hospice of the Conejo), Simi Valley, CA 6. Sylvia Munoz Schupp (representing Women’s Economic Ventures), Oxnard, CA 7. Carol Chapman (representing Ventura County Library), Ventura County, CA 8. Judy McLaughlin, Simi Valley, CA, (submitted handout) 9. Deborah Hyde (representing the Ventura County R.A.I.N. Project), Simi Valley, CA 10. Chris Poynter (representing Lutheran Social Services), Thousand Oaks, CA 11. Jim Stueck (representing Ventura County Ombudsmen), Moorpark, CA 12. Tom Williams (representing Simi Valley Baseball League), Simi Valley, CA 13. Terry Siciliano (representing Simi Valley Baseball League), Simi Valley, CA 14. Paul Romero (representing Simi Valley Baseball League), Simi Valley, CA 15. Rick Schroeder (representing Many Mansions), Thousand Oaks, CA 16. Joanne Abruzzese (representing A.R.C. of Ventura County), Simi Valley, CA 17. Yvonne Sanderson (representing Hospice of the Conejo), Simi Valley, CA, 18. Judy Friedman (representing the Assistance League of Conejo Valley), Simi Valley, CA 19. Jennifer Mastrolonardo (representing Commission on Human Concerns), Simi Valley, CA 20. Kim Watts (representing Coalition of Family Violence), Simi Valley, CA 21. Ester Marin, Simi Valley, CA 22. Bev Haddad, Simi Valley, CA

The following people submitted speaker cards indicating support of Item 4B but did not speak:

1. Susan Roth, Simi Valley, CA 2. Cere Taylor-Ramirez, Simi Valley, CA 3. Stephen Hansen, Simi Valley, CA Minutes 10 May 8, 2006

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4. Sandy Hansen, Simi Valley, CA 5. Carol Sue Thomaier, Simi Valley,CA 6. Betty Berry, Thousand Oaks, CA 7. Georgia Trumble, Simi Valley, CA 8. Karla Hubbell, Simi Valley, CA 9. Charlotte Johnson, Simi Valley, CA 10. Bobbie Josephson, Simi Valley, CA 11. Virgil Stites, Simi Valley, CA 12. Jay Josephson, Simi Valley, CA 13. Pat Havens, Simi Valley, CA 14. Michele Bennett, Simi Valley, CA 15. Kenneth Heck, Simi Valley, CA 16. Judith Buttke, Simi Valley, CA 17. Ken Buttke, Simi Valley, CA 18. Scott Tillack, Simi Valley, CA 19. Chris Thompson, Simi Valley, CA 20. Amanda Ballard, Simi Valley, CA 21. Dorothy Ryburn, Simi Valley, CA 22. Anthony Ramirez, Simi Valley, CA 23. Richard Johnson, Simi Valley, CA 24. Joelle Vessels, Simi Valley, CA 25. Karen Jensen, Simi Valley, CA 26. Jennifer Tillack, Simi Valley, CA 27. Gregory Seymore, Simi Valley, CA 28. Virginia Nelson, Simi Valley, CA 29. Kevin Fessler, Simi Valley, CA 30. Alba Silberman, Simi Valley, CA 31. Brian Silberman, Simi Valley, CA 32. Lori Farmer, Simi Valley, CA 33. Chuck Farmer, Simi Valley, CA 34. Jon Fessler, Simi Valley, CA 35. Konrad Slettedahl, Simi Valley, CA 36. Dee Williams, Simi Valley, CA 37. Michael Cook, Simi Valley, CA 38. Lisa Anderson, Simi Valley, CA 39. Ron Anderson, Simi Valley, CA 40. Jeanne Marie Dubaich, Simi Valley, CA 41. John Wade, Simi Valley, CA 42. Tricia Kubeisy, Simi Valley, CA 43. Mike Kubeisy, Simi Valley, CA Minutes 11 May 8, 2006

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44. Joe Chandler, Simi Valley, CA 45. Brian Wald, Simi Valley, CA 46. Carolyn Larson, Simi Valley, CA 47. Debbie Fargo, Simi Valley, Ca 48. Bob Fargo, Simi Valley, CA 49. Vince Friedl, Simi Valley, CA 50. Anthony Ramirez, Simi Valley, CA 51. James Keith, Simi Valley, CA 52. Scott Tillack, Simi Valley, CA 53. Guy Melendez, Simi Valley, CA 54. Chris Thompson, Simi Valley, CA 55. Beth Kingston, Simi Valley, CA 56. Cindy Guzzo, Simi Valley, CA 57. Costas Katseulis, Simi Valley, CA 58. Michael Tubbs, Simi Valley, CA 59. Chuck Davis, Simi Valley, CA 60. Imelda Davis, Simi Valley, CA 61. Kriss Siciliano, Simi Valley, CA 62. Charles Zornes, Simi Valley, CA 63. Laura Wade, Simi Valley, CA 64. Bob Lang, Simi Valley, CA 65. Cindy Zornes, Simi Valley, CA 66. Leroy Leyba, Simi Valley, CA 67. Roger Dubaich, Simi Valley, CA 68. Richard Holloman, Simi Valley, CA 69. Connor Dubaich, Simi Valley, CA 70. Kathy Siewert, Simi Valley, CA 71. Sally Romero, Simi Valley, CA 72. Austin Holloman, Simi Valley, CA 73. Mark Chiarappa, Simi Valley, CA 74. Lisa Matsuda, Simi Valley, CA 75. Susan Roth, Simi Valley, CA 76. Robert Boen, Simi Valley, CA 77. Susan Chiarappa, Simi Valley, CA 78. Bryan Chiarappa, Simi Valley, CA 79. Craig Edwards, Simi Valley, CA 80. Patricia Boen, Simi Valley, CA 81. Michele West, Simi Valley, CA 82. Steve West, Simi Valley, CA 83. Mark Rehman, Simi Valley, CA Minutes 12 May 8, 2006

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84. Alba (no last name given), Simi Valley, CA 85. Cecil Dennis, Simi Valley, CA 86. Amy Davidison, Simi Valley, CA 87. Matt Davidson, Simi Valley, CA 88. Paula Hazard, Simi Valley, CA 89. Jim Mangis, Oxnard, CA 90. George Vranau, Simi Valley, CA

OPPOSING PROJECT: None

GENERAL COMMENTS: None

The public portion of the hearing was closed at 9:40 p.m. ACTION: It was the consensus of the City Council to fund the non-profit programs/facilities as follows:

Non-Profit Programs/Services

• Assistance League of Conejo Valley $5,000 • Catholic Charities – Oasis $6,000 • Coalition to End Family Violence $9,000 • Commission on Human Concerns -0- • FOOD Share – Brown Bag for Seniors $12,000 • Hospice of the Conejo $8,000 • Long Term Care Services of Ventura County $10,000 • Loving Heart Hospice $9,000 • Lutheran Social Services of So. California -0- • Many Mansions $1,690 • Samaritan Center – Case Manager $12,500 • Samaritan Center – P.A.D.S. $5,000 • Senior Concerns, Inc. – Advocate Services $7,875 • Senior Concerns, Inc. – Transportation $3,895 • Turning Point -0- • V.C.C.C.D. – Ventura College -0- • Ventura County Library Adult Reading Program $7,000 • Ventura County R.A.I.N. Project -0- • Volunteers 4 You $5,247 • Wellness Community $10,000 Minutes 13 May 8, 2006

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Housing/Community Development/City Programs/Facilities

• Home Rehabilitation Administration $31,079 • Annual Minor Street Overlay $424,483

Non-Profit Programs-Facilities

• ARC of Ventura County $20,000 • Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley $17,934 • FOOD Share, Inc. Distribution Area Rehab. $15,000 • Interface Children Family Services $6,800 • Simi Valley Baseball League/Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District $40,000 • Simi Valley Historical Society/Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District $-0-

Planning & Administration City Programs

• CDBG Program Administration $71,435 • Fair Housing Program $19,500 • General Program Administration $58,675

ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Williamson moved to approve the final determination of projects and activities to be funded in FY2006-07 from the $817,113 in available CDBG funds and authorize the submittal of the Action Plan and CDBG Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Council Member Sojka seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously by a voice vote.

6. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None

8. REPORTS: None

8A. Intergovernmental Reports: None

8B. Planning Commission Reports: None Minutes 14 May 8, 2006

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9. CLOSED SESSION: None

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Miller adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:03 p.m. on May 8, 2006 to the meeting of May 15, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.

s\______Paul Miller, Mayor of the City of Simi Valley, California, and Chair of the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 and Simi Valley Community Development Agency s\______Alice K. Redondo, Deputy Director/ City Clerk/District Secretary/Agency Secretary