Agenda Related Items - Meeting of April 23, 2024
Supplemental Packet Date: April 23, 2024
THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL
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TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
DATE: April 23, 2024
SUBJECT: Agenda Item 9A – Citywide FY 2024-25 Top Ten Priorities Study Session
As stated in the subject report, Atta chment #1 is being provided in this Supplemental Packet. Attachment #1 is the list of FY 2024-25 Proposed Top Priorities. The submitted priorities are not in any particular order.
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City of Thousand Oaks
Proposed FY 2024-25 Top Priorities
_____ 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 h ousing project at former Quality Inn & Suites. Continue sustained efforts to address homelessness with Ventura County and other regional partners.
_____ 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 Hillc rest 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.
_____ Public Safety – Proactively address current cr ime trends by continuing to participate in federal-level task forc es 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.
_____ 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 wit h neighboring proper ty owners to encourage investment and participation in alignment with the overall vision.
_____ Economic Development – Continue harnessing investment in the Thousand Oaks biotech cluster with a focus on recr uitment, retention, and localized job growth. Investigate other pot ential public infrastructu re 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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_____ Environmental Sustainability – Adopt and begin implementation of the Climate and Environmental Action Plan. Advance strategic sustainability investments including implementation of microgrids at strategic lo cations; 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 pr omote localized water resiliency including feasible strategies for wastewater treatment and reuse, as well as stormwater capture and reuse.
_____ 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 Tr ansportation Plan (ATP) to promote safer and more widespread bi cycling and pedestrian access. In conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Po lice Department (TOPD), complete targeted outreach to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.
_____ Comprehensive General Plan Update – Implement General Plan Update including adoption of redr awn zoning maps. Ensure fi nal certification of City Housing Element by State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Encourage thoughtful development of key si tes on the land use map.
Begin implementation actions of various General Plan el ements (i.e., Public Art via Arts & Culture element, Bicycle & Pedestrian via Mobility, Conservation, etc.)
_____ Cultural Arts and Library – Identify operational syner gies and short- and long- term fiscal strategies to further enhance library experi ences and cultural arts programs in Thousand Oaks. Contemplat e library space planning options and identify plans and time horizons for potential renovations.
_____ 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.
_____ Future of the Workforce – With a new wave of long tenured employees approaching retirement, identify strat egic investments that enhance employee attraction + retention to keep the Cit y of Thousand Oaks positioned as an employer of choice.
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Comment
Carole Shelton Thousand Oaks 9A - Citywide FY 2024-2 5In favor Thousand Oaks City Council, My name is Carole Shelton and I am the Vice President of Autism Society Ventura County, and an active member of its advocacy committee. Our advocacy committee convenes on Saturday mornings to review council agendas, and as a team, we wish to express our gratitude for your dedicated effort and unwavering commitment to advancing the inclusive goals set forth for Thousand Oaks! We noticed that just a couple added words can make them significantly more inclusive and respectfully propose the following additions:
Please see our suggested changes which are capitalized:
A. Create a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive government and community regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, DISABILITY, 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, EQUITY, 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.
G. Continue City's commitment to INCLUSIVE 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 ALL residents have access to high levels of parks, recreation, education and leisure programs and services.
Approving these suggested changes will pave the way for a more inclusive Thousand Oaks. We thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions about any of these proposed additions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Carole Shelton
Vice President, Autism Society Ventura County
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