City Council Meeting 01/26/2026 (Closed Session starts at 6:00 PM) — Staff Report

Summary

The City of Simi Valley will remove and clean up unauthorized encampments or debris located in the public right-of-way. While City staff may handle smaller cleanups, a contractor may be retained for larger projects. Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to award contracts for cleanup as needed, with estimated costs ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 per day. The City estimates needing $200,000 for current and future cleanups during the fiscal year.

Details

Subject

unauthorized encampments or debris cleanup

Summary

The City of Simi Valley will remove and clean up unauthorized encampments or debris located in the public right-of-way. While City staff may handle smaller cleanups, a contractor may be retained for larger projects. Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to award contracts for cleanup as needed, with estimated costs ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 per day. The City estimates needing $200,000 for current and future cleanups during the fiscal year.

Report Date

2026-01-26

Report Type

staff

Report Title

Authorize the City Manager to award contract(s) for the cleanup of unauthorized encampments or debris and approve a Supplemental Budget Request

Authoring Body

Public Works Department

Reporting Period

FY 2025-26