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Council approves 3-year extension for Runkel Canyon development; homeowners push for shorter timeline
Summary
The Simi Valley City Council introduced Ordinance 1364 on Oct. 6, 2025, approving a fifth amendment to the Runkel Canyon development agreement to allow a three-year time extension with a potential two-year option tied to milestones and penalties.
The Simi Valley City Council on Monday voted to introduce Ordinance No. 1364, approving the fifth amendment to the Runkel Canyon development agreement (DA-2025-0001 / DA-04-01 AMD 5) and granting a three-year time extension with a potential two-year option if the developer meets agreed milestones.
The amendment lays out milestones — plan submittals, permit issuance, inspections and construction-completion dates — and includes financial penalties that become due if the developer misses hard deadlines. Staff also secured a commitment from the developer for quarterly public updates to the council, monthly coordination meetings with city staff, and an in-person initial review of submittals to reduce resubmittal delays.
Assistant City Manager Luis Garabay summarized staff work with the development team: "These milestones include a combination of both hard and soft…
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