The Simi Valley City Council meeting on August 5, 2025, featured a series of reports from council members highlighting community engagement and commemorative events.

Council member Ayala reported on her participation in various activities, including a review of the RDP bylaws, delivering hygiene kits with the Girl Scouts, and attending a memorial for Michael Clark, a police officer who died in the line of duty 30 years ago. She also met with residents of Runkel Canyon and completed a performance evaluation of the city manager.

Council member Rhodes shared his experiences while traveling abroad, including a Zoom call for the city manager's review and attending the memorial ceremony for Officer Clark. He emphasized the importance of community involvement, particularly during a recent town hall meeting regarding the town center, which drew over 200 attendees.

Council member Lister discussed his attendance at the town hall meeting, noting the community's passion for the development project. He also highlighted the upcoming Simi Film Festival, which will include a film music component, and mentioned ongoing discussions about a potential residential development near Enzo Verdi.

Mayor Pro Tem Judge reported on his visits to Runkel Canyon, addressing resident concerns about damaged streets. He also attended the House Ways and Means Committee meeting at the Reagan Library, describing it as politically charged but lacking substantive discussion relevant to the city.

The meeting concluded with reminders about National Night Out, scheduled for the following evening at the Simi Valley Town Center, encouraging community participation in this annual event. Overall, the council members emphasized their commitment to community engagement and remembrance of local heroes.