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City of Thousand Oaks
FY 2023-24 Top Ten Priorities
1. Homelessness – Complete construction of 77-unit permanent supportive housing project at the Quality Inn & Suites, complete planning and entitlement process for 30-unit “Homeless Navigation Center” at Lawrence Drive, and begin operations. Continue to seek State and Federal funding to support these efforts.
2. Affordable Housing – Advance the planning and entitlement process for 78- unit affordable for-sale project at site of former Hillcrest School. Adopt revised inclusionary housing and in-lieu ordinance in alignment with General Plan.
Explore other potential affordable housing locations and partnerships.
3. Public Safety – Proactively address current crime trends by continuing to participate in federal-level task forces and leveraging advanced technology, directed enforcement, and public outreach to combat crimes including catalytic converter theft, organized burglary crews, and fentanyl abuse. Advocate and support a potential “Family Justice Center” presence in Thousand Oaks plus additional County services to the City and other East County cities. Support efforts of fire-safe councils in building community resiliency.
4. Economic Development – Continue harnessing investment in the Thousand Oaks biotech cluster with a focus on recruitment, retention, and localized growth. Continue processing an application for a 16-building Shapell industrial project at the end of Rancho Conejo Boulevard as well as a speculative wet lab construction on Via Merida. Investigate other potential public infrastructure investments to better connect life science campuses.
5. Environmental Sustainability – Complete Climate & Environmental Action Plan. Advance strategic sustainability investments including grant advocacy for additional microgrids at strategic locations. Continue to strongly advocate for regional solutions that promote localized water resiliency including the Las Virgenes Pure Water Project.
6. Public Works and Infrastructure Investments – Leverage capital improvement budget to address aging public infrastructure, improve public median plantings with drought-tolerant landscaping, and invest in new bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. In conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Police Department, launch targeted outreach to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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7. Comprehensive General Plan Update – Release draft General Plan document along with accompanying environmental review, and complete all elements with stakeholder engagement. Present to Planning Commission and City Council for consideration.
8. Campus Master Plan – In conjunction with the ad-hoc committee and consulting team, renew community engagement on the Civic Arts Plaza renovation project. Present phasing strategy to City Council and begin planning for potential Phase 1 construction.
9. Technology Investments – Complete comprehensive rebuild of City & Library public websites. Begin process of upgrading water billing system to offer more real-time information for customers. Refine and build upon comprehensive land management system implementation. Ensure continued technology safety through investment in state-of-the-art cybersecurity protections.
10.Cultural Arts and Library – Complete library space planning initiative for both libraries and identify additional funding to potentially begin renovations.
Identify short- and long-term fiscal strategies to further enhance experiences and programs in Thousand Oaks.