Supplemental Packet 1 — Thousand Oaks City Council, April 9, 2024

Agenda Related Items - Meeting of April 9, 2024
Supplemental Packet Date: April 9, 2024

THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL

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To: Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
From: Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
Date: April 9, 2024
Subject: Item No. 9.B. – Draft Minut es of City Council Meeting of March 26, 2024

The attached draft minutes were modified fr om the original submission to correct the position of one of the speakers on Ite m No. 10.A., Public Hearing for the Proposed Comprehensive Cancer Center (400 East Rolling Oaks Drive) and Residential Capacity Transfer (355 West Janss Road). Jackson Piper was originally marked as “pro” for the item; however, his position was neutral.

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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.

2. 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 Al ikhan, City Clerk Laura B.

Maguire, Community Development Director Ke lvin Parker, Public Works Director Cliff Finley, Cultural Affairs Director Jonathan Se rret, Human Resources Director Tim Giles, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Finance Director Carrie Matson, Deputy Community Development Director F abiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Stephen Kearns, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Senior Planner Scott Kolwitz, Seni or Planner Iain Holt, Engineering Division Manager Mohammad Fatemi, Seni or Engineer Brad Bussell, Associate Engineer Mark Bueno, Assistant to the City Manager Melissa Hurtado, Deputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, Information Technology Supervisor Atanas Belt chev, Cable Operations Supervisor Carl Jarecky, Senior Video Production Specialist Richard Swingler, Seni or Video Production Specialist Ryan Palmer, Reco rds 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.

4. 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 t here was no one 18 years or older in the room with him.

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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Adam led the pledge of allegiance.

7. 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 American Red Cross Board Member, w ho introduced volunteers Kim Marczuk, Steve Medina, and Dave Wagner to discuss the work of the American Red Cross.

8. 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.

9. 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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)

B. 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

C. La Granada Reservoir Improvements (CI 5292)

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the construction of the La Granada Reservoir Improvements Project (CI 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 Engi neering, Inc., (Corona, CA), for engineering support services during the construction of La Granada Reservoir Improvements Project (CI 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 am ount of $59,835 from A/C #613-0000- 341-9900 (Water Capital Fund, Net Positi on) to A/C #613-8030-682-8300 (CI 5292, La Granada Reservoir Improvements Project).

5. Authorize expense in the amount of $2,895,060 ($2,495,1 10 construction contract; $250,000 construction contingenc y; $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 det ails of the project on work directives and change orders up to the project approved contingency value.

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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)

C. La Granada Reservoir Improvements (CI 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

D. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:

ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSA ND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE BY
MODIFYING SECTION 9-4.301 AND SECTION 9-4.2816, AND ADDING SECTION 9-4.310, ARTICLE 10.5, SEC TION 9-4.2104.5, AND SECTION 9-

4.2529 TO ESTABLISH MIXED-USE ZONING REGULATIONS AND AS REQUIRED BY 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEM ENT (MCA 2024-70001) (Initiated 3/19/2024; 5-0)
1726-NS

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

E. 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 DES IGNATIONS (Z 2024-70001) (Initiated 3/19/2024; 5-0)
1727-NS

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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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 CHA NGE 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 RO LLING 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 O AKS 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 Fi nal 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, Engi neering 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 Divisio n Manager Kearns availa ble 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 C ancer 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 Plan ner 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 SPE CIFIC 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.

____________________________
Al Adam, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:

____________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council

AGENDA POSTED: March 21, 2024
MINUTES APPROVED:
*Indicates item taken out of order

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
Officer, Los Robles Hospital and Medical
Center, community of residence unknown, pro
Applicant Representative Dr. David Chi,
Surgical Oncologist, Los Robles Health
System, pro/rebuttal
Applicant Representative Tom Cohen, Partner,
Cohen Land Use Law, Thousand Oaks, pro
Applicant Representative Dave Rand, Partner,
Rand Paster Nelson, community of residence
unknown, pro/rebuttal
Applicant Representative Dr. Samuel J.

Slomowitz, Hematological Oncologist,
Westlake Village, responded to questions, pro
Applicant Representative Dr. Shahryar
Ashouri, Hematological Oncologist, Westlake
Village, responded to questions, pro
Rick Lemmo, Newbury Park, pro
Kathy Volz, Thousand Oaks, pro
Diane McKay, Chamber of Commerce Board
Member, Conejo Valley, pro
Lauren Lerch, Simi Valley, pro
Heather Macaulay, Newbury Park, pro
Julia Ladd, Thousand Oaks, pro
Cristina Ferrare, Thousand Oaks, pro
Tony Thompoulos, Thousand Oaks, pro
Donna Dichirico, Newbury Park, pro
John Short, Thousand Oaks, pro
Joyce Marcarelli, Thousand Oaks, pro
Karen Wilburn, Newbury Park, con
Dave Ganser, Thousand Oaks, con
Lynn Burdick, Thousand Oaks, con
Maximilian Sluiter, Thousand Oaks, con
Barbara Ballenger, Thousand Oaks, con
Robert Marcarelli, Thousand Oaks, con
Jaclyn Santiago, Thousand Oaks, con
Jeff Moyer, Thousand Oaks, con
Jack Talbot, Thousand Oaks, con
Ruben Maciel, Oak Park, pro
Patricia Jones, Thousand Oaks, con
George Jones, Thousand Oaks, con
Bryan Radosavcev, Thousand Oaks, con
Elena Radosavcev, Thousand Oaks, con
Christine Scholle, Thousand Oaks, con
Wes Myers, Thousand Oaks, con (submitted
document)
Tim McGrath, Thousand Oaks, con
William Koehler, Agoura Hills, pro
Lisa DiLallo, Thousand Oaks, con
Susan Gulbrandsen, Thousand Oaks, con
Blake Landis, community of residence
unknown, con
Charles Cohen, Thousand Oaks, pro
Monica Murrietta, Ventura, pro
Mike Nichols, Thousand Oaks, con
Robert Cashier, Thousand Oaks, con
Danielle Borja, President and Chief Executive
Officer, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of
Commerce, Thousand Oaks, pro
Bryan McQueeney, Thousand Oaks, con
Donald Morrison, Thousand Oaks, pro
Patrick Maginnis, Thousand Oaks, pro
Jackson Piper, Newbury Park, neutral
Robbie Gluckson, Thousand Oaks, pro
Jim Weintraub, 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

Nick Dichirico, Newbury Park
Greg Barnes, Newbury Park
Antoinette Wolfson, Westlake Village
Matt Cova, Moorpark
Carolyn Duda, Thousand Oaks
Robin Segal, Camarillo
Nicole Becerra, Newbury Park
Sava Cook, Thousand Oaks
Ryan Selvin, Thousand Oaks
Davita Carpenter, Santa Clarita

Opposed

Jaclyn Santiago, Thousand Oaks
Terri W. Ganser, Thousand Oaks
Matthew Burdick, Thousand Oaks
Marilyn Talbot, Thousand Oaks
Becky Wetzel, Thousand Oaks
Bruce Wetzel, Thousand Oaks
Sandi Cantor, Thousand Oaks
Jacqueline Berger, Westlake Village
Mikhail Radosavcev, Thousand Oaks
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

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RE: Agenda Item 11.A – Study Session: Climate and Environmental Action Plan (MI 2606) Recommendation to Improve City of Thousand Oaks’ Climate and Environment Action Plan Dear Councilmembers,
Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG) is a grassroots environmental nonpro ﬁt dedicated to combating the climate crisis and protecting public health by working to shape the transition from fossil fuels to a carbon-free economy on the Central Coast. We support the City of Thousand Oaks’ Climate and Environmental Action Plan with the following recommendations. The CEAP is of critical importance in addressing the imminent threat of the climate crisis and securing a sustainable and resilient future for Thousand Oaks.

There is an urgent need for the City to take decisive and equitable climate action. Thousand Oaks is especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with wild ﬁre risks higher than 88% of the US and 93% of the City’s buildings at risk in the event of an extreme wild ﬁre. Moreover, the City’s susceptibility to drought is signi ﬁcantly above average, with a risk score of 84/100. Since 2000, the Calleguas Watershed, which is the City’s primary distributor, has experienced 757 weeks (63% of weeks) in drought of any level, and 276 weeks (23% of weeks) at extreme or exceptional drought levels. Additionally, local farmers derive most of their water from underground aquifers, which are dangerously low and at risk of saltwater intrusion. Finally, Thousand Oaks is located in the fastest-warming county in the contiguous United States, which magni
ﬁes the urgency to act boldly. The need for immediate, decisive, and equitable climate action cannot be understated.

The CEAP presents an opportunity for the City to set a higher standard and embark on a path of more ambitious climate action. We urge the Council to review and address the six recommended areas of improvement – which CFROG identi ﬁed upon review of the CEAP – to ensure its eﬀectiveness, impact, and measurability. Speci ﬁcally, we encourage the City to revise and improve the following areas of the CEAP:

1. Account for and amend the 6% gap between the GHG reduction projection and the 2030 goal
Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas
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a. If implemented successfully, the measures presented in the Thousand Oaks CEAP would result in a 36% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 (based on 2010 emissions data). However, this percentage falls short of the stated 2030 target, which is a 42% reduction by 2030 based on 2010 emissions data (Figure 2-3, p. 30-1). The current plan neglects the 6% gap between the projected GHG reductions and the 2030 goals, which corresponds to 63,251 (tonnes CO₂e) short of the target.

2. Account for and amend the 44% gap between the GHG reduction projection and the 2045 goal
a. In addition to the 6% gap between projected emissions and 2030 goals, there is also a 44% gap in projected emissions and 2045 emissions reduction goals.

According to the CEAP, if implemented successfully, the measures presented in the plan are projected to have a 41% reduction in GHG emissions by 2045.

However, this falls short of the 2045 target, which is an 85% reduction by 2045 based on 2010 emissions data (Figure 2-3, p. 30-1). The current plan includes a 44% gap between the projected GHG reductions and the 2045 goals, which corresponds to (453,358 tonnes CO₂e) short of the target.

3. Incorporate a detailed budget
a. The Thousand Oaks CEAP lacks a detailed budget. Despite having a “Funding” section, there is little to no information about how the city will fund the projects detailed in this CEAP. There is vague information about funding programs and resources available for the City to utilize, however, there is no estimated dollar amount required to successfully implement this plan (p. 85).

4. Provide a speci
ﬁc number of additional LEED certi ﬁed buildings in “Goal: BE1: Reduce GHG Emissions from New Buildings”
a. In the Building Energy section, goal (BE1.4) is to “Encourage developers to build LEED-certiﬁed buildings at the Gold or Platinum level” with the only performance metric being “ An increase in number of new commercial development projects over 50,000 sq.ft. achieving LEED-certi ﬁcation” (p. 40). This re ﬂects an underdevelopment of performance metrics and indicators to measure the success of the stated goal. While this plan relies on an overarching GHG emissions target to guide emission reductions in the building sector, it could be more e ﬀective and
measurable to instead set a goal of a speci ﬁc number of new LEED certi ﬁed buildings to work towards. As previously mentioned, a large percentage of total projected GHG emissions reductions come from the building sector (12,028 tonnes CO₂e). T o meet this goal, it would be advised that the City include more detail in terms of measurables and deliverables to meet this goal.

5. Do not rely on false climate solutions, including “renewable” natural gas a. We are concerned with measure TR2.10: Dispense Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from City’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station (p. 56). RNG is a biofuel, and is not as clean and climate friendly as its proponents claim. Biofuels produce emissions at each step of the production process; from the land ﬁll or anaerobic digester, to the transport pipelines, and ﬁnally, to combustion. Additionally, the digestate, the material left behind in the digesters, can continue to release gas even after removal. The public health and environmental impacts associated with the use of RNG and impurities within biofuels are also a concern. Biogas impurities can cause public health impacts, including pulmonary paralysis, asthma, respiratory disease and death, and environmental impacts, including climate 15 3
change, drought, ﬂooding, malnutrition and other disasters. Renewable Natural Gas is not a viable solution to the issue this CEAP seeks to address.

6. Implement direct local policies rather than relying on progress to be made via anticipated future regulations (Title 24, and the shift to a 100% carbon free grid by 2045)
a. This CEAP is largely dependent on anticipated future regulations and technological advancements in order to attain many of the goals outlined throughout the plan. For example, the plan states that “Building Code amendments will be necessary for electri ﬁcation, energy e ﬃciency improvements, and the proposed increased EV charging requirements in non-residential and multi-family developments” (p. 86). This is concerning considering a large percentage of total projected GHG emissions reductions come from the building sector (12,028 tonnes CO₂e), which is dependent on updates to Building Codes that don’t currently exist. The plan also assumes the state will pass additional GHG reduction measures and that technological advancements will evolve to meet emission reduction goals. (p. 83). With gaps in projected GHG emissions versus targeted emissions goals for both 2030 and 2045, it is concerning that closing these gaps is dependent on future regulations and technological advancements and improvements that cannot be guaranteed. Thousand Oaks should set more ambitious GHG reduction goals with measurable performance metrics, knowing that meeting the current targets is only possible if future advancements are made that align with the CEAP. The understanding that low bar goals will not be met with existing legislation and technology indicates a need for a revision of the strategies in a way that allows them to meet these goals in the current state. For example, the City might consider maximizing their usage of clean energy sources such as EVs, solar, etc., which would help contribute to GHG reductions and allow for more ambitious goals to be achieved, regardless of new legislation or technological advancements.

We hope that Thousand Oaks prioritizes the areas for improvement outlined above. We are grateful for the City’s commitment to ensuring that the CEAP and climate goals are being implemented with the level of urgency the climate crisis demands. By addressing and embracing the proposed improvements, Thousand Oaks can establish itself as a forward-thinking model for cities in California and beyond, showcasing its dedication to a sustainable and climate-resilient future.

Sincerely,
Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG)
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“A third of Americans are already facing above-average warming”, The Guardian “Biogas impurities: environmental and health implications, removal technologies and future perspectives”, A. Werkneh, National Institutes of Health, 2022 16 4
“Climate and Environment Action Plan”, City of Thousand Oaks “Climate change not good for California”, Thousand Oaks Acorn “Climate Impacts and Resilience”, City of Thousand Oaks “Renewable Gas Production”, Department of Energy
“Thousand Oaks T op Climate Change Risks”, Climate Check “United States Drought Monitor”, National Drought Mitigation Center “While some tout “renewable natural gas” as a way to mitigate climate change, others see a false solution”, J. Carey, National Institutes of Health, 2023 17 From: Farah Stack <[email protected]>
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Cc: John Brooks <[email protected]>; Spencer Silverstein <[email protected]>; Helen Cox <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Comment Letter - Item 11A. Climate and Environmental Action Plan (MI 2606) - Community Environmental Council

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Good morning Mayor Adam and City Council,

Please find the attached letter for Agenda Item #11A (Climate and Environmental Action Plan) for the Thousand Oaks City Council meeting on 4/9/24 from the Community Environmental Council (CEC).

Thank you,
Farah

Farah Stack { she/her }
Climate Policy Associate
Community Environmental Council
P.O. Box 90660
Santa Barbara, CA 93190-0660

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Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Re: Study Session 11 A. Climate and Environmental Action Plan (MI 2606) Dear Mayor Adam and City Council,

The Community Environmental Council is pleased to submit the following comments on the City of Thousand Oaks draft Climate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP). Since 1970, CEC has incubated and innovated real life environmental solutions that directly affect the California Central Coast. CEC’s mission is to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis by building zero carbon communities, promoting nature -based solutions to draw down legacy emissions, and protecting communities against unavoidable climate change impacts.

CEC’s work in Ventura County includes, but is not limited to, developing the Ventura County Electric Vehicle Blueprint with Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, starting the ElectricDrive805 Coalition in collaboration with the Air Pollution Control Districts of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties, offering our Solarize Nonprofit and Solarize Ventura County programs, and developing Energy Action Plans for the Cities of Thousand Oaks, Ventura, and Moorpark.

Considering Thousand Oaks is located in the fastest-warming county in the contiguous United States and has endured some of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires, floods, and extreme drought and heat events, CEC encourages the City to:

1. Set a more ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction target: The current target of greenhouse gas emissions reduction falls short of the urgency and scale required to address the impacts of the climate crisis. We implore the council to set a more ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. The California 2022 Climate Scoping Plan raised the 2030 goal from a 40% to a 48% reduction based on its legally required five-year review of the science. The County of Santa Barbara and other cities have a reduction goal of 50% by 2030. The cities of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo have goals of carbon neutrality by 2035 reflecting their high priority on climate goals for many years.

19 Given the City of Thousand Oaks’ notable achievement of reducing total emissions by 27% from 2010 to 2020, this target signifies the City's ongoing commitment to impactful climate action. Additionally, this target aligns with the latest scientific recommen dations and demonstrates Thousand Oaks’ commitment to lead the charge in combating the climate crisis.

2. Identify environmental justice communities and include intentional policies and programs to further protect these communities : It is imperative to recognize the disproportionate impacts of climate hazards on vulnerable communities and create intentional policies and programs to further engage and protect these communities. The Thousand Oaks CEAP does not include measures or efforts to support vulnerable, frontline communities. These communities are outlined on pages C -3 and C -4 of the CEAP Appendices. Those that have been harmed by environmental injustice and who are likely to be hurt first and worst by the impacts of climate change, should benefit first and foremost from climate and resilience action.

The California Government Code provides that, at a minimum, Environmental Justice requires meaningful consideration of input from those most impacted by environmental harms in the “development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies” (Cal. Gov. Code § 65040.12(e)). Moreover, it is crucial for the City to take additional measures to ensure that Environmental Justice communities receive intentional Spanish or other multilingual language education, equitable outreach initiatives, accessible resources, rebates, and comprehensive information.

We urge the council to define and identify environmental justice communities within the City and ensure that the CEAP includes targeted policies and programs to address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these individuals, identified through meaning ful and authentic community engagement.

3. Prioritize a building electrification reach code that applies to new construction (BE 3.3):

The adoption of an all -electric reach code strongly encouraging all -electric new construction that includes commercial development and not just residential, is one of the largest steps the City can directly take to reduce GHG emissions and slow our reliance on fossil fuels from the source. There are many health, equity, and affordability benefits to adopting such an ordinance.

Nearby jurisdictions such as Ojai, Santa Barbara, and the County of Ventura have all adopted reach codes. CEC believes that transit ion to this path should begin immediately. Failure to make this course correction early would result in a continuation of the installation of equipment and infrastructure that will continue polluting and may need to be replaced before its end of life, which is a waste of resources. Since Thousand Oaks is a member agency of the Clean Power Alliance, which offers a Reach Code Program aimed at promoting reach code adoption for building and electric vehicle charging, CEC strongly encourages the City to actively pursue this program. The Reach Code Program offers technical assistance and $12,500 for participating cities.
20 4. Develop an EV Action Plan and reach code for EV charging: Electric vehicles play a crucial role in reducing transportation -related emissions, which account for a staggering 63% of Thousand Oaks’ greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Thousand Oaks should develop a public facing EV Action Plan, as many other jurisdic tions have or are doing such as Oxnard, Santa Barbara, and the County of Santa Barbara. Furthermore, CEC urges the City to implement a reach code to require additional EV charging infrastructure above CALGreen requirements in all new nonresidential and mul tifamily housing construction. Particularly concerning is the lack of EV charging provisions in existing multifamily developments. The CEAP recognizes this and shares the story of the largest seven complexes in the City, which collectively house over 1,500 units. These buildings, constructed between the 1960s and 1980s, are lacking in EV parking infrastructure. To address this shortfall, immediate action is needed, such as the CEAP recommending installation of 25 level 3 chargers to serve these multifamily properties.

Recognizing the City's obligation to contribute to this build -out, it is imperative to utilize existing incentive programs like Communities in Charge (CnC) to effectively meet the goals outlined in the CEAP.

5. Prioritize a Transportation Demand Management Program: TDM programs have proven very successful in other regions by working with large employers and new developments to encourage alternatives to driving alone, including in San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area. Reduced driving not only lowers GHG emissions but also has important community co- benefits such as improved air quality, reduced traffic, easier parking, and fewer traffic accidents. Many of the co-benefits significantly help disadvantaged community members.

6. Prioritize an Existing Building Electrification Plan and policies to protect renters :

Considering the environmental and health benefits associated with electrification, we strongly recommend the City prioritize an Existing Building Electrification Plan for both residential and nonresidential buildings, including policies protecting renter s. By incentivizing or mandating electrified buildings, the City can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality. It is essential that no unintended consequences are passed on to low-income renters by including policies to protect current tenants against displacement from major renovations or drastic rent increases.

7. Develop accessible educational materials for climate strategies listed throughout the CEAP: CEC appreciates the community engagement initiatives organized by the City during the CEAP planning phase. Additionally, we recommend that the City maintain bilingual and multilingual engagement opportunities to enhance transparency and provide space for community feedback. As part of our collective effort to bolster community-wide resilience, we 21 recommend that the City develop a public education campaign to educate residents about climate hazards, impacts, policies, and programs. CEC supports this initiative and encourages prioritizing outreach to the city's most vulnerable populations as detailed on pages C-3 and C- 4 of the CEAP Appendices. Additionally, CEC encourages clearer strategies for keeping community voices engaged by making sure that accessibility is at the forefront of these educational campaigns.

8. Expand community resilience services and infrastructure throughout the City (Goal AR2) - The City should ensure that the development of new resilience hubs are placed strategically throughout the City with an emphasis on vulnerable communities as outline d on page C-3 and C-4 of the CEAP Appendices, with accessible and clear maps that display where each resilience hub is located.

9. Develop detailed budgets for each CEAP policy and utilize available federal, state, and regional funds whenever possible: The CEAP lacks specific details on costs associated with its policies, including details on personnel or budget duration. We encourage the City of Thousand Oaks to utilize resources, like C40 Cities’ Climate action and the Inflation Reduction Act guide, to identify how to take advantage of federal investments in local climate planning.

Additionally, the CEAP should include annual or bi -annual policies that require a proposed budget and staffing plan be submitted publicly and approved by council (similar to the Ventura County 2040 General Plan COS-DD policy).

CEC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the draft Climate Environmental Action Plan and hopes the City can consider our recommendations to pursue more sustainable, equitable, and ambitious goals. We are grateful for the City’s commitment to ensuring that the CEAP and climate goals are being implemented with the level of urgency the climate crisis demands.

Sincerely,

Farah Stack
Policy Associate

Michael Chiacos
Director of Climate Policy
Community Environmental Council

22 Name City Item # In favor/
Opposed
Comment
Gordon clint Newbury Park 11A In favor Dear Council members, The process of public engagement to develop the Climate and Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) has been very impressive. As a participant in the “Visioning 2064” sessions in 2014, I witnessed the City’s extensive efforts to connect with residents and receive their ideas and concerns about the future of our community. Starting in 2021, the CEAP stakeholder’s group, which I was a member of, held many meetings with Sustainability Division staff as the plan was evolving. Staff also reached out to the wider public through community events to hear comments and concerns during the plan’s development.

I believe the CEAP that is being presented to City Council thoroughly addresses many significant environmental concerns as realistically as possible, with attainable goals that will improve our quality of life while reducing our City’s climate warmin g pollution.

It will enable Thousand Oaks to do its share of the climate action necessary to protect our environment and maintain economic viability for years to come.

I appreciate, and I hope all our City Council members will also appr eciate the work of Helen Cox, City staff, consultants, and the many community participants who offered input for the creation of this comprehensive plan.

It makes me very proud that my City can have a plan for climate action that will build a sustainable, climate resilient future where all of us can continue to thrive.

Thank you!
23 Name City Item # In favor/
Opposed
Comment
Farah Stack Santa Barbara 11A In favor Dear Mayor Adam and City Council, The Community Environmental Council is pleased to submit the following comments on Item 11A, the City of Thousand Oaks draft Cl imate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP). Since 1970, CEC has incubated a nd innovated real life environmental solutions that directly affect the California Central Coast. CEC’s mission is to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis by building zero carbon communities, promoting nature- based solutions to draw down legacy emissions, and protecting communities against unavoidable climate change impacts.

CEC congratulates staff, consultants, and the City for their excellent work on the draft CEAP. CEC believes that the CEAP is a tremendous opportunity for Thousand Oaks to display leadership in adopting bold measures to reduce and mitigate GHG emissions and to build resilience within the City. *Considering Thousand Oaks is located in the fastest-warming county in the contiguous United States and has endured s ome of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires, floods, and extreme drought and heat events, CEC encourages the City to: 1. Set a more ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goal of reducing GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.

2. Identify environmental justice communities and include intentional policies and programs to further protect these communities.

3. Prioritize a building electrification reach code that applies to new construction.

4. Develop an EV Action Plan and reach code for EV charging.

5. Prioritize a Transportation Demand Management Program.

6. Prioritize an Existing Electrification Plan and policies to protect renters.

7. Develop accessible educational materials for climate strategies listed throughout the CEAP.

8. Expand community resilience services and infrastructure throughout the City.

9. Develop detailed budgets for each CEAP policy and utilize available federal, state, and regional funds whenever possible. *Please refer to the letter emailed by CEC to Mayor Adam and the City Council on the morning of April 9th, 2024, which provides further details and information regarding CEC's recommendations.

Sincerely,
Farah Stack
Policy Associate
Michael Chiacos
Director of Climate Policy
Community Environmental Council
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