City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of Simi Valley on June 9, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of an exclusive negotiation agreement and ground lease with SVTC Property LLC for redevelopment of a 6.5-acre parcel in the Simi Valley Town Center, and the approval of an affordable housing agreement with Affordable Housing Land Consultants LLC for a 240-unit apartment complex with 238 affordable units at 2267 Tapo Street. The council also approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and a five-year capital improvement program totaling $283 million, emphasizing public safety, infrastructure, and economic vitality. Additionally, the council voted to place a ballot proposition on the November 2026 ballot to increase the transient occupancy tax from 10% to 12%, projected to generate approximately $400,000 annually for municipal services. Other notable procurement-related items included the allocation of $21,700 in additional funding for the city's 250th celebration and the formation of a working group to evaluate school resource officers and crossing guard programs. The meeting also addressed affordable housing development, tree preservation concerns related to a 60-unit condominium project, and support for a feasibility study on transitional housing at the Samaritan Center. Motions related to contracts, budget approvals, and funding allocations passed unanimously.