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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: 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, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, and Mayor Adam present in chambers.
Also present: City Manager Andrew P. Powers, City Attorney Tracy M. Noonan, Assistant City Manager Ingrid Hardy, City Clerk Laura B. Maguire, Finance Director Jaime Boscarino, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Cliff Finley, Cultural Affairs Director Jonathan • Serret, Human Resources Director Tim Giles, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Senior Administrative Specialist Whitney Luxenberger, 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, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation: California Department of Housing and Community Development vs. Shangri-La Industries, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 24STCV00629; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation: F. Roberts Construction Inc. vs. Shangri-La Industries, LLC, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2023CUBC018021; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Attorney; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1).
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Title: City Manager; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1).
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 6:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Adam led the pledge of allegiance.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
6. AB 2449 ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING OR AGENDA ITEM:
Mayor Adam announced Item No. 13A - Council on Aging Annual Report - will be moved up to be heard following Item No. 12A - 1994-1 Community Facilities District (Janss Marketplace) Prepayment and Defeasance of 2012 Special Tax Refunding Bonds.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) Annual Update and Proclamation of National Park and Recreation Month
Mayor Adam introduced CRPD Administrator Rochelle Callis and Board Vice Chair Doug Nickles to provide an annual update and proclaim July National Parks and Recreation Month.
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)
Speaker: Carole Shelton, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Speaker: Karen Stevens, city of residence unknown.
Item No. 90 - Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Contract - pulled for further discussion; City Manager Powers and Community Development Director Parker responded to questions.
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify June 5, 2024, and June 12, 2024; approve June 19, 2024, and June 26, 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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of June 4, 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
Regional Defense Partnership Dues Increase
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $25,088 in FY 2024-25 from A/C #001- 1120-611-5640 (General Fund, Legislative - Management Fees) for Regional Defense Partnership annual dues.
2. Approve budget appropriation and authorize expenditure in FY 2024-25 in the amount of $10,088 A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #001-1120-611-5640 (General Fund, Legislative - Management Fees) for increase in Regional Defense Partnership annual dues.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging reappointment of Bertha Miranda to serve a two- year term ending July 2026.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointments of Gregg Bruno, Pamela Davis, and Joseph Donohue to serve two-year terms ending July 2026.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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. Wastewater Flow Monitoring Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve General Services Agreement with Utility Systems Science and Software Response (US3) (Santa Ana, CA) for wastewater flow monitoring services in the amount not to exceed $167,400 for a three-year term through June 30, 2027.
2. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $55,800 for FY 2024-25 from A/C #621-8220-682-5699 (Wastewater/Contracted Services).
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 5 June 18, 2024
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
F. Cogeneration Facility Upgrade (Cl 5613)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award General Services Agreement to Collicutt Energy Services (Santa Fe Springs, CA) for cogeneration facility upgrade in the amount of $507,487 with a reserve of $75,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $582,487 for a one-year term through June 30, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in the amount of $582,487 for FY 2024-25 from A/C #624- 8250-682-8300 (CI 5613 - Cogeneration Facility Upgrade).
3. Find that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15302.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
G. Upper Malibu Creek Watershed Memorandum of Agreement RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve First Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Thousand Oaks, County of Ventura (County), and Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD) for Upper Malibu Creek Watershed (MCW) Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) monitoring and implementation to extend the agreement until June 30, 2027, and add an additional $233,202 to the original agreement amount of $214,671, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $447,873 for the City's cost share.
2. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $74,779.10 for FY 2024-25 from A/C #177-5320-631-5799 (Stormwater Contractual Services- Other Agencies).
3. Find that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15307.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 6 June 18, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
H. Wendy Drive Sewer Main Replacement Project (Cl 5744) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 for the construction of the Wendy Drive Sewer Main Replacement Project (Cl 5744).
2. Award construction contract for Wendy Drive Sewer Main Replacement Project (Cl 5744) to J&H Engineering General Contractors, Inc. (Camarillo, CA), in the amount of $192,500 plus a contingency of $19,250.
3. Approve budget transfer in the amount of $250,000 from A/C #624-8250-682-5500 (Wastewater Collection Repair Project MI 2611) to A/C #624-8250-682-8300 (Wendy Drive Sewer Main Replacement Project Cl 5744).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $211,750 ($192,500 construction contract, $19,250 construction contract contingency) from A/C #624-8250-682-8300 (Wendy Drive Sewer Main Replacement Project Cl 5744).
5. 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 amount.
6. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): A categorical exemption from CEQA was approved for this project by City Council on January 16, 2024.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
Unit W Wastewater Interceptor Improvements (Cl 5445)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Terminate the construction contract with MMC, Inc. (MMC) (La Palma, CA), for the Unit W Wastewater Interceptor Improvements Project (Cl 5445).
2. Authorize staff to re-advertise the project for new construction bids following a value engineering evaluation.
3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): A Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved for this project by City Council on February 22, 2022.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Citywide Uniform Contract Amendment
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve First Amendment to "piggyback" Contract No. 13139-2022 with Cintas Corporation (Mason, OH) for uniforms, other related rental items, and laundry services to increase the annual not-to-exceed amount in the amount of $15,000 annually for a total not-to-exceed amount of $85,000 annually.
2. Authorize expenditure of a not-to-exceed amount of $85,000 annually from various department accounts.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
K. On-Call Professional Services Agreements for Planning Division RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve on-call professional services agreements with ten firms to assist the Planning Division with Environmental Consulting and Professional Planning Consulting services for a three-year period ending June 30, 2027, with not-to- exceed amounts of $125,000 for each individual Task Order, $200,000 per fiscal year, or total of $600,000 per agreement.
2. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $1,000,000 in FY 2024-25 from A/C #001-4210-641-5947 (Contracted Services, Reimbursable) and $100,000 from A/C #001-4210-641-5699 (Contracted Services, Other).
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 8 June 18, 2024
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Arborist and Landscape Architect Consultant Services
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements with Dudek (Encinitas, CA), Rincon Consultants (Ventura, CA), and Wildscape Restoration, Inc. (Ventura, CA) for arborist and landscape architect consultant services for a three-year period ending June 30, 2027, plus an option to extend for a maximum of one additional one-year term, for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 per fiscal year per consultant with the total four-year contract not-to- exceed amount of $400,000 per agreement.
2. Authorize expenditure in an amount of $100,000 for FY 2024-25 from A/C #001-4210-641-5947 (General Fund Planning - Reimbursable).
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
M. Claims Management Services Agreement Amendment
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve First Amendment to Contract No. 12735-2021 with Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. Third Party Administrator ("Sedgwick") in the amount of $45, 157 to extend the period of the agreement for an additional 12 months to June 30, 2025, with a not-to-exceed amount of $175,386.
2. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $45,157 in FY 2024-25 from A/C #712- 0520-686-5640 (Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund Management Fees).
3. Find that is action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
N. Annual Gann Appropriations Limit
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
RES. NO. 2024-019
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution approving the Annual Gann Appropriations Limit calculation, setting City of Thousand Oaks' Gann Limit at $239,776,954 for FY 2024-25.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
O. Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Thousand Oaks relating to Animal Care and Control Services (Agreement).
2. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $500,500 for FY 2024-25 from A/C #001-4020-624-5710 (General Fund - Payment to Other Agencies)
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
P. Updates to Employee Salary Schedules
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THOUSAND
OAKS CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (TOCEA), AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-035
RES. NO. 2024-020
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES • (THOUSAND OAKS ManagemeNT
ASSOCIATION - TOMA), AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-037 RES. NO. 2024-021
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR SENIOR
MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL, AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES
(SENIOR MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION - SMA) AND RESCINDING
RES. NO. 2024-022
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR HOURLY
EMPLOYEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-040
RES. NO. 2024-023
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution to establish a new salary schedule for General Employees [Thousand Oaks City Employees Association (TOCEA)] and rescind Resolution No. 2023-035.
2. Adopt resolution to establish a new salary schedule for Professional Employees [Thousand Oaks Management Association (TOMA)] and rescind Resolution No. 2023-037.
3. Adopt resolution to establish a new salary schedule for Senior Management, Confidential, and Supervisory Employees [Senior Management Association (SMA)] and rescind Resolution No. 2023-039.
4. Adopt resolution to establish a new salary schedule for Hourly Employees and rescind Resolution No. 2023-040.
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 11 June 18, 2024
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Q. City Insurance Renewals
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager or designee to purchase insurance policies for excess liability, deadly weapon response, contractual liability insurance, aircraft (drone), excess workers' compensation, government crime, property, and earthquake, for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
2. Authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for FY 2024-25 from A/C #711-0520-686-6312 (Internal Service Fund, Liability) for payment of premiums for renewals of excess liability insurance, deadly weapon response insurance, contractual liability insurance and aircraft (drone) insurance.
3. Authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $145,000 for FY 2024-25 from A/C #712-0520-686-6321 (Internal Workers Compensation Fund) for renewal of excess workers' compensation insurance.
4. Authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for FY 2024-25 from A/C #001-0520-612-6340 (Internal Service Fund, Liability) for renewal of government crime insurance.
5. Authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2.2 million for FY 2024-25 from the General Fund, Library Fund, ECTA Fund, Landscape Fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, Transportation Fund, and Solid Waste Fund for property insurance and for Difference in Conditions (earthquake) insurance.
6. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $76,900 for property insurance and Difference in Conditions (earthquake) insurance as follows:
$16,100 from A/C #611-0000-341-9900 (Water Fund, Net Position) to A/C #611- 5010-686- 6330 (Water Fund, Property); $34,800 from A/C #621-0000-341-9900 (Wastewater Fund, Net Position) to A/C #621-5010-686-6330 (Wastewater, Property); and $26,000 from A/C #110-0000-311-1000 (Library Fund, Fund Balance) with $22,100 to A/C #110-7010-673-6330 (Library Fund, Thousand Oaks Library, Property) and $3,900 to A/C #110-7410-673-6330 (Library Fund, Newbury Park Library, Property).
7. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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 12 June 18, 2024
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
R. Professional Sales and Property Tax Audit Services Agreements RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates (HdL) (Brea, CA), for Sales and Use Tax Audit Services in an annual base contract amount of $10,800 (subject to an annual CPI increase beginning in year two), plus a percentage, not to exceed 15 percent, of all new sales and use tax revenue received as a result of audit and recovery work performed by HdL for a three- year period beginning July 1, 2024, with two one-year options to extend the agreement through June 30, 2029. The total not-to-exceed amount for the entirety of the agreement is $350,000.
2. Approve agreement with HdL Coren & Cone (HdLCC) (Brea, CA), for Property Tax Audit services, in an annual base contract amount of $23,625 (subject to an annual CPI increase beginning in year two), plus a percentage, not to exceed 25 percent, of net tax revenues recovered for the City as result of audit efforts for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2024, with two one-year options to extend the agreement through June 30, 2029. The total not-to-exceed amount for the entirety of the agreement is $145,000.
3. Authorize expenditure in FY 2024-25 for the Sales and Use Tax Audit Services for the base contract amount of $10,800 from A/C #001-3110-612-5210 (General Fund - Audit Services) and $50,000 for the contingency fee based on new revenues received by the City as a result of audit and recovery work performed by HdL from A/C #001-0000-412-9900 (General Fund Sales and Use Tax Contra Revenue/Audit Expense).
4. Authorize expenditure in FY 2024-25 for the Property Tax Audit Services for the base contract amount of $23,625 from A/C #001-3110-612-5210 (General Fund - Audit Services, and $5,000 for the contingency fee based on net revenues recovered for the City as a result of audit work performed by HaLCC from AVC #001-3110-612-5210 (General Fund - Audit Services).
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 13 June 18, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
S. Downtown Campus Master Plan - Declaration of Surplus Lands for Westside Parcels
RESOLUTION DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 ET SEQ, THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 670-018- 2060, 670-018-2190, 670-018-2220, 670-018- 2230 AND A PORTION OF PARCEL 670-018-2210 IS NON-EXEMPT
SURPLUS LAND, APPROVING NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY THEREFOR,
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH SURPLUS LAND ACT,
AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15060(C) AND 15312 OF CEQA
GUIDELINES
RES. NO. 2024-024
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution declaring that pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 that certain real property located at Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 670-018- 2060, 670-018-2190, 670-018-2220, 670-018-2230, and a portion of parcel located at APN 670-018-2210 is non-exempt surplus land, approving the notice of availability therefore, authorizing the City Manager to comply with the Surplus Land Act.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15060(c)(3), or in the alternative, even if the actions contemplated herein constituted a "project" under CEQA, they involve the sale or lease of surplus land which is exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15312.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
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Thousand Oaks, California 14 June 18, 2024
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. 1994-1 Community Facilities District (Janss Marketplace) Prepayment and Defeasance of 2012 Special Tax Refunding Bonds
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1994-1 (MARKETPLACE PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN,
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION AND PARKING FACILITIES), PROVIDING FOR
DEFEASANCE, PAYMENT AND REDEMPTION OF CITY OF THOUSAND
OAKS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1994-1 (MARKETPLACE
PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN, TRAFFIC CIRCULATION AND PARKING FACILITIES) 2012 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, AND APPROVING RELATED
DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS
RES. NO. 2024-025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution providing for the acceptance of prepayments of the special taxes levied in the 1994-1 Community Facilities District, providing for the defeasance of the 2012 Special Tax Refunding Bonds and authorizing execution of all documents necessary to effectuate the transactions.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. Assistant City Attorney Friedl and consultants, Chelsea Redmon and Chris Lynch, available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember McNamee to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
*13. COMMITTEE/COMISSION/BOARD REPORTS
A. Council on Aging Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive Council on Aging (COA) Annual Report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Presented by COA Chair Patti Lownes and Commissioner Gail Ginell. • Senior Administrative Specialist Luxenberger available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember McNamee to approve staff's recommendation. 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - None
Noes - None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
B. Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts Operations and Programming Update RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts' (TOArts) operations and programming update for FY 2024-25.
2. Authorize the addition of one limited-term, full-time Customer Relations Assistant through June 30, 2025, in the Cultural Affairs Department to support development and programming for TOArts.
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expense in the amount of $85,000 from various Theatre Fund salary and benefit accounts in FY 2024-25, fully offset by a revenue (reimbursement) increase of $85,000 to A/C# 681-7790-484-7000.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Presented by TOArts Vice Chair Kyle Rohrbach. Cultural Affairs Director/TOArts Executive Director Serret 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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
C. Benefits and Compensation for Executive Managers
RESOLUTION ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND
COMPENSATION | FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-042
RES. NO. 2024-026
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution amending the schedule of positions in the Executive Managers' benefits and compensation resolution and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-042.
2. Find that is action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Presented by Human Resources Director Giles.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - McNamee, Engler, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes - None
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None.
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the July 2, 2024, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California June 18, 2024
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:24 p.m. to Regular Meeting on July 2, 2024. - DocuSigned by:
Al Adam
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Al Adam, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
-DocuSigned by:
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Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: June 13, 2024
REVISED AGENDA POSTED: June 14, 2024
MINUTES APPROVED: July 2, 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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