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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California March 26, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER: Regular Session - 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Al Adam called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Engler, Taylor, Newman, and Mayor Adam present in chambers.
Councilmember McNamee absent.
Also present: City Manager Andrew P. Powers, City Attorney Tracy M. Noonan, Assistant City Manager Ingrid Hardy, Deputy City Manager Akbar Alikhan, City Clerk Laura B.
Maguire, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Cliff Finley, Cultural Affairs Director Jonathan Serret, Human Resources Director Tim Giles, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Finance Director Carrie Matson, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Stephen Kearns, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Senior Planner Scott Kolwitz, Senior Planner lain Holt, Engineering Division Manager Mohammad Fatemi, Senior Engineer Brad Bussell, Associate Engineer Mark Bueno, Assistant to the City Manager Melissa Hurtado, Deputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, Information Technology Supervisor Atanas Beltchev, Cable Operations Supervisor Carl Jarecky, Senior Video Production Specialist Richard Swingler, Senior Video Production Specialist Ryan Palmer, Records Management Specialist Judy Freeman, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Lien: Chris Meske vs. City of Thousand Oaks, WCAB Number: ADJ11249452; Los Robles Regional Medical Center Lien Claimant, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to report at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember McNamee present via video conference 6:00 p.m. *6. REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING OR AGENDA ITEM:
Mayor Adam announced that Councilmember McNamee was participating remotely under AB 2449 Just Cause Circumstance guidelines due to a contagious illness after making the request earlier. Councilmember McNamee confirmed that there was no one 18 years or older in the room with him.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Adam led the pledge of allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. American Red Cross Month Proclamation
Mayor Adam presented proclamation designating March as National Red Cross Month and introduced Councilmember Engler and Dr. Ruilong Ma, Pacific Coast PUBLIC COMMENTS: To be heard before 6:45 p.m. If additional speakers for public comments remain at 6:45 p.m., remainder of speakers may be called at the end of the meeting. (Resolution Nos. 2011-067/2023-008): To be heard before 6:45 p.m. If additional speakers for public comments remain at 6:45 p.m., remainder of speakers may be called at the end of the meeting. (Resolution Nos. 2011-066/067)
Speakers: Karen Wilburn, Newbury Park; Greg Maine, Newbury Park; Jon Sirugo, Newbury Park; Marie Burdzinski, community of residence unknown; Etevia Bragar, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify March 20, 2024; approve March 27, 2024, and April 3, 2024, subject to review and ratification
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Minutes of City Council meeting of March 19, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
La Granada Reservoir Improvements (Cl 5292)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the construction of the La Granada Reservoir Improvements Project (Cl 5292).
2. Award construction contract for the La Granada Reservoir Improvements Project (CI 5292) to Spiess Construction Co., Inc. (Orcutt, CA), in the amount of $2,495,110 plus a contingency of $250,000.
3. Approve Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Contract No. 12610-2020 with Harper & Associates Engineering, Inc., (Corona, CA), for engineering support services during the construction of La Granada Reservoir Improvements Project (Cl 5292) in the amount of $137,950, for a revised not-to- exceed amount of $202,725, plus $7,000 for extra services, and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025.
4. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $59,835 from A/C #613-0000- 341-9900 (Water Capital Fund, Net Position) to A/C #613-8030-682-8300 (Cl 5292, La Granada Reservoir Improvements Project).
5. Authorize expense in the amount of $2,895,060 ($2,495, 110 construction contract; $250,000 construction contingency; $5,000 for City furnished materials and supplies; $137,950 Fourth Amendment for construction phase support services; and $7,000 for extra services) from A/C #613-8030-682-8300 (CI 5292, La Granada Reservoir Improvements Project).
6. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes in the design, plans, specifications, and working details of the project on work directives and change orders up to the project approved contingency value.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
C. La Granada Reservoir Improvements (Cl 5292) (Continued) RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
7. Find that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE BY
MODIFYING SECTION 9-4.301 AND SECTION 9-4.2816, AND ADDING SECTION 9-4.310, ARTICLE 10.5, SECTION 9-4.2104.5, AND SECTION 9-
4.2529 TO ESTABLISH MIXED-USE ZONING REGULATIONS AND AS REQUIRED BY 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (MCA 2024-70001) (Initiated 3/19/2024; 5-0)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO MIXED-USE (MU), MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE (MUOZ), AND RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RPD-10U) TO ALIGN WITH GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS (Z 2024-70001) (Initiated 3/19/2024; 5-0)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
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Thousand Oaks, California 5 March 26, 2024
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Proposed Comprehensive Cancer Center (400 East Rolling Oaks Drive) and Residential Capacity Transfer (355 West Janss Road)
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, APPROVING A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 EAST ROLLING OAKS AND 355 WEST JANSS
ROAD, AND APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, PARCEL MAP WAIVER
AND PROTECTED TREE PERMIT FOR USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN SAID CITY AT 400 EAST ROLLING OAKS [APPLICATIONS: 2022-70775-EIR, 2022-70587-LU, 2022-70733-Z, 2022-70732-DP, 2022-70736-PMW, 2022- 70735-PTP; LOCATIONS: 400 EAST ROLLING OAKS, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS: 681-0-180-265, 681-0-180-275 AND 355 WEST JANSS ROAD, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER (APN): 522-0-270-135; AND APPLICANTS:
HCA HEALTHCARE - LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL]
RES. NO. 2024-004
ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATION AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 EAST ROLLING OAKS AND 355 WEST JANSS ROAD; (ZONE CHANGE 2022-70733-Z)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) associated with 2022-70775-EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for all of the project's requested entitlements and to approve 2022-70587- LU; 2022-70732-DP; 2022-70736-PMW; and 2022-70735-PTP.
2. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance to approve Zone Change 2022-70733-Z
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, Senior Planner Kolwitz, Engineering Division Manager Fatemi, Sr. Civil Engineer Bussell, Associate Engineer Bueno, and Consultant Kristen Stoner, Dudek, responded to questions. Deputy Community Development Zelaya Melicher and Planning Division Manager Kearns available for questions. City consultants from Dudek available for questions: Michael Cady, Michael Green, and Noah Stamm. Additional information supplemental packet.
Speakers: See Exhibit A.
Written Statements: See Exhibit B.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
A. Proposed Comprehensive Cancer Center (400 East Rolling Oaks Drive) and Residential Capacity Transfer (355 West Janss Road) (Continued) City Council recess 9:11 p.m.; reconvened 9:22 p.m.
Mayor Adam closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 4-1 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Adam
Noes - Newman
City Council recess 10:39 p.m.; reconvened 10:42 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file the 2023 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Senior Planner Holt. City Manager Powers and Planning Division Manager Rice responded to questions. Community Development Director Parker available for questions.
Speakers: Jackson Piper, Newbury Park.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Newman to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
B. Janss Marketplace Specific Plan Initiation
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO
ZONING MAP CHANGING ZONING TO SPECIFIC PLAN AT JANSS MARKETPLACE (SP-2024-70001: NEWMARK MERRILL COMPANIES)
RES. NO. 2024-005
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution to find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act and initiate a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of the property from the current "Community Shopping Center" (C-3) and "Community Shopping Center Height Limit Overlay" (C-3-H) to "Specific Plan" (SP).
Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. Community Development Director Parker, Deputy Community Development Director Zelaya Melicher, and Senior Planner Kolwitz available for questions. Additional information supplemental packet.
Speakers: Jackson Piper, Newbury Park.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: None.
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None.
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Annual Federal Meetings and 2024 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Mayor Adam, Mayor Pro Tem Newman, and Councilmembers Engler and McNamee. Legislative Affairs Manager Layba responded to questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
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16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the April 9, 2024, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 11:19 p.m. to Regular Meeting on April 9, 2024. - DocuSigned by:
Al Adam
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Al Adam, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
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Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: March 21, 2024
MINUTES APPROVED: April 9, 2024
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The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the City of Thousand Oaks City Council on the date cited above.
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EXHIBIT A
Item No. 10.A.
Proposed Comprehensive Cancer Center (400 East Rolling Oaks Drive) and Residential Capacity Transfer (355 West Janss Road) Speakers
Applicant Natalie Mussi, Chief Executive Barbara Ballenger, Thousand Oaks, con Officer, Los Robles Hospital and Medical Robert Marcarelli, Thousand Oaks, con Center, community of residence unknown, pro Jaclyn Santiago, Thousand Oaks, con Applicant Representative Dr. David Chi, Jeff Moyer, Thousand Oaks, con Surgical Oncologist, Los Robles Health Jack Talbot, Thousand Oaks, con System, pro/rebuttal Ruben Maciel, Oak Park, pro
Applicant Representative Tom Cohen, Partner, Patricia Jones, Thousand Oaks, con Cohen Land Use Law, Thousand Oaks, pro George Jones, Thousand Oaks, con Applicant Representative Dave Rand, Partner, Bryan Radosavcev, Thousand Oaks, con Rand Paster Nelson, community of residence Elena Radosavcev, Thousand Oaks, con unknown, pro/rebuttal Christine Scholle, Thousand Oaks, con Applicant Representative Dr. Samuel J. Wes Myers, Thousand Oaks, con (submitted Slomowitz, Hematological Oncologist, document)
Westlake Village, responded to questions, pro Tim McGrath, Thousand Oaks, con Applicant Representative Dr. Shahryar William Koehler, Agoura Hills, pro Ashouri, Hematological Oncologist, Westlake Lisa DiLallo, Thousand Oaks, con Village, responded to questions, pro Susan Gulbrandsen, Thousand Oaks, con Rick Lemmo, Newbury Park, pro Blake Landis, community of residence Kathy Volz, Thousand Oaks, pro unknown, con
Diane McKay, Chamber of Commerce Board Charles Cohen, Thousand Oaks, pro Member, Conejo Valley, pro Monica Murrietta, Ventura, pro Lauren Lerch, Simi Valley, pro Mike Nichols, Thousand Oaks, con Heather Macaulay, Newbury Park, pro Robert Cashier, Thousand Oaks, con Julia Ladd, Thousand Oaks, pro Danielle Borja, President and Chief Executive Cristina Ferrare, Thousand Oaks, pro Officer, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Tony Thompoulos, Thousand Oaks, pro Commerce, Thousand Oaks, pro Donna Dichirico, Newbury Park, pro Bryan McQueeney, Thousand Oaks, con John Short, Thousand Oaks, pro Donald Morrison, Thousand Oaks, pro Joyce Marcarelli, Thousand Oaks, pro Patrick Maginnis, Thousand Oaks, pro Karen Wilburn, Newbury Park, con Jackson Piper, Newbury Park, neutral Dave Ganser, Thousand Oaks, con Robbie Gluckson, Thousand Oaks, pro Lynn Burdick, Thousand Oaks, con Jim Weintraub, Thousand Oaks, con Maximilian Sluiter, Thousand Oaks, con
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EXHIBIT B
Item No. 10.A.
Proposed Comprehensive Cancer Center (400 East Rolling Oaks Drive) and Residential Capacity Transfer (355 West Janss Road) Written Statements
In Favor Opposed
Nick Dichirico, Newbury Park Jaclyn Santiago, Thousand Oaks Greg Barnes, Newbury Park Terri W. Ganser, Thousand Oaks Antoinette Wolfson, Westlake Village Matthew Burdick, Thousand Oaks Matt Cova, Moorpark Marilyn Talbot, Thousand Oaks
Carolyn Duda, Thousand Oaks Becky Wetzel, Thousand Oaks Robin Segal, Camarillo Bruce Wetzel, Thousand Oaks
Nicole Becerra, Newbury Park Sandi Cantor, Thousand Oaks Sava Cook, Thousand Oaks Jacqueline Berger, Westlake Village Ryan Selvin, Thousand Oaks Mikhail Radosavcev, Thousand Oaks Davita Carpenter, Santa Clarita Robert Cashier, Thousand Oaks Jennifer Cashier, Thousand Oaks
Debi Tubb, Newbury Park
Martin DeLuca, Thousand Oaks
Carol W. Anderson, Thousand Oaks
Joseph Addotta, Newbury Park
Jack Froschauer, Thousand Oaks
James Stemen, Thousand Oaks
Paula Froschauer, Thousand Oaks
Diane Gomez, Thousand Oaks
Elizabeth Friedrich, Thousand Oaks
Deborah Crea, Thousand Oaks
Lara Radosavcev, Simi Valley
Lynne Schatz, Westlake Village
Teri Nicholls, Thousand Oaks
Peggy Sirota, Thousand Oaks
Jim Weintraub, Thousand Oaks
Jean Kocielko, Thousand Oaks
Ed O'Connor, Thousand Oaks
Gloria Hamblin, Thousand Oaks
Myra Byrne, Thousand Oaks
Ashleigh Landis, Thousand Oaks
Tiana Radosavcev, Simi Valley
Proyag Datta, Thousand Oaks
Shreya Datta, Thousand Oaks
Dawn Foley, Thousand Oaks