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9 City of Thousand Oaks
Proposed FY 2024- 25 Top Priorities
1. Homelessness – Complete construction and begin occupancy of 30- unit Navigation Center at Lawrence Drive and contemplate timing for potential expansion. Work with relevant agencies to resolve legal complexities and move forward with 77- unit permanent supportive housing project at former Quality Inn & Suites. Continue sustained efforts to address homelessness with Ventura County and other regional partners.
2. Affordable & Workforce Housing – Advance the development process, provide project funding advocacy, and begin construction of the entitled 78- unit affordable for- sale project at site of former Hillcrest School. Leverage new General Plan Land Use map to advocate for a range of housing development on sites identified as residential. Continue to explore potential affordable housing locations, partnerships, and opportunities to streamline consideration of projects with larger affordability proportions.
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 fentanyl abuse, organized burglary, theft crews, and catalytic converter theft. 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 and encourage efforts of fire- safe councils in building community and neighborhood resiliency.
4. Economic Development – Continue harnessing investment in the Thousand Oaks biotech cluster with a focus on recruitment, retention, and localized job growth. Investigate other potential public infrastructure investments to better connect life science campuses. Explore diversification strategies to attract other fast- growing technology and aerospace business sectors to Thousand Oaks.
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Proposed FY 2024- 25 Top Priorities
5. Campus Master Plan – In conjunction with the ad- hoc committee and consulting team, continue intensive community engagement on the Campus Master Plan project. Present comprehensive phasing strategy to City Council and begin planning for phased construction. Engage with neighboring property owners to encourage investment and participation in alignment with the overall vision.
6. Comprehensive General Plan Update – Implement General Plan Update including adoption of redrawn zoning maps. Ensure final certification of City Housing Element by State Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD). Encourage thoughtful development of key sites on the land use map. Begin implementation actions of various General Plan elements ( i.e., Public Art via Arts & Culture element, Bicycle & Pedestrian via Mobility, Conservation, etc.)
7. Environmental Sustainability – Adopt and begin implementation of the Climate and Environmental Action Plan. Advance strategic sustainability investments including implementation of microgrids at strategic locations; installation of EV charging stations to serve the City’s fleet and transit, multifamily communities and transit riders; and programs and processes to encourage a clean energy transition for residents and businesses. Continue to strongly advocate for collaborative regional solutions that promote localized water resiliency including feasible strategies for wastewater treatment and reuse, as well as stormwater capture and reuse.
8. Public Works and Infrastructure Investments – Leverage capital improvement budget to address aging public infrastructure and improve public median plantings with drought- tolerant landscaping. Update Active Transportation Plan ATP) to promote safer and more widespread bicycling and pedestrian access. In conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Police Department ( TOPD), complete targeted outreach to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
City of Thousand Oaks
Proposed FY 2024- 25 Top Priorities
9. Cultural Arts and Library – Identify operational synergies and short- and long- term fiscal strategies to further enhance library experiences and cultural arts programs in Thousand Oaks. Contemplate library space planning options and identify plans and time horizons for potential renovations.
10. Technology Investments – Complete comprehensive rebuild of City websites. Continue 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.
11. Future of the Workforce - with a new wave of long tenured employees approaching retirement, identify strategic investments that enhance employee attraction + retention to keep the City of Thousand Oaks positioned as an employer of choice.
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11 City of Thousand Oaks Citywide Goals for FY 2023- 24 and FY 2024- 25 A. Create a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive government and community regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, language, education, and/ or socio- economic status.
B. Provide municipal government leadership which is open and responsive to residents, and is characterized by ethical behavior, stability, promoting public trust, transparency, confidence in the future, and cooperative interaction among civic leaders, residents, business representatives, and staff, while recognizing and respecting legitimate differences of opinion on critical issues facing the City.
C. Operate City government in a fiscally and managerially responsible and prudent manner to ensure that the City of Thousand Oaks remains one of California' s most desirable places to live, work, visit, recreate, and raise a family.
D. Maintain strong commitment to public safety ( including Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and Emergency Management) to ensure City remains one of the safest Cities in the United States with a population over 100, 000.
E. Complete ring of open space around the City; Protect and preserve ridgelines, natural habitat, and designated open space areas.
F. Provide and enhance essential infrastructure to ensure that the goals and policies of the Thousand Oaks General Plan are carried out and the City retains its role and reputation as a leader in protecting the environment and preserving limited natural resources.
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12 City of Thousand Oaks Citywide Goals for FY 2023- 24 and FY 2024- 25 G. Continue City' s commitment to community and cultural programs and services ( such as Performing Arts/ Theatres, Libraries, TOTV, Visual Arts, Youth and Senior Programs).
H. Participate in public- private and multi- jurisdictional opportunities to ensure residents have access to high levels of parks, recreation, education and leisure programs and services.
I. Maintain a strong local employment base geared toward retaining high quality businesses; Sustain a healthy business community; and, Diversify the local economy, with a specific emphasis on small businesses and high technology/ biomedical jobs.
J. Implement high quality revitalization projects within Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Newbury Road Areas; Develop a pedestrian- oriented, viable, and self- sustaining " Downtown;” and, continue to support production of long- term affordable housing.
K. Prepare for transition of City workforce by ensuring that sufficient succession planning takes place to develop an employment base which is reflective of the community’ s demographics.
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