City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of Simi Valley on June 23, 2026, included multiple presentations recognizing outgoing youth council members, youth employment service advisory board members, neighborhood council executive board members, and Cultural Arts Center Foundation board members. The council ratified appointments to various advisory boards and commissions, including the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, neighborhood councils, arts commissioners, and youth employment service advisory board. Economic development updates highlighted new business openings, expansions, and the relocation of PennyMac to Simi Valley, preserving over 1,000 jobs. The council also received a detailed update on the Runkel Canyon development project, noting delays due to the recent Sandy Fire and ongoing safety reviews. Several public hearings were held, including updates to the density bonus and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinances to comply with state law, adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and approval of the fiscal year 2026-27 assessments for the Simi Valley Landscape District Number 1. The council approved a preferential parking zone on Brandon Avenue to address school-related parking issues. The meeting concluded with the introduction and adoption of an updated Emergency Operations Plan and recognition of retiring city staff members. Motions related to procurement included approval of fee schedules for commercial solid waste and recycling services, reflecting state-mandated safety upgrades to waste bins, and the adoption of various resolutions related to water service charges and emergency preparedness. No new contracts or RFPs were specifically discussed, but ongoing development projects and city services were addressed in detail.