MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California October 8, 2024
1. 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.
2. 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, Deputy City Manager Akbar Alikhan, Deput y City Manager Tim Giles, Cit y Clerk Laura B. Maguire, Finance Director Jaime Boscarino, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Cliff Finley, Interim Human Re sources Director Shar on Chen, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alex andra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Associate Planner Angela Georgeff, Assistant City Attorney Noel Doran, D eputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, Information Technology Supervisor Atanas Beltchev, Cable Operations Supervisor Carl Jarecky, Senior Video Production Specialist Ryan Palmer, Assist ant Analyst Christy Glaubke, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL CO UNSEL – Pending Litigation: California Department of Housing and Community De velopment vs. Shangri-La Industries, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Cour t 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Katelyn Clint vs.
Fred Gessler and City of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2021CUPA00551445; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m. and that Item 3C [CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Katelyn Clint vs. Fred Gessler and City of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
2021CUPA00551445; Pursuant to Government C ode Section 54956.9(a)] pulled from the agenda and continued.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to report at 6:00 p.m.
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Adam led the pledge of allegiance.
6. AB 2449 ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING OR AGENDA ITEM: None.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Los Robles Hospital White Coat Ceremony
Mayor Adam introduced Los Robles Health System Chief Executive Officer Phil Buttell and Chief Medical Director Dr. Gabr iella Sherman to discuss the resident program and welcome the 54 new member s. Dr. Sherman also announced the Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26 at Los Robles Regional Medical Center.
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: Bob Hammette, Thousand Oaks (submitted document); Jon, Thousand Oaks; Patricia Jones, Thousand Oaks (submitted docum ent); Josh Gray, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Affairs and Tourism; Clint Fultz, Thousand Oaks; Dan Twedt, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Additional information supplemental packet regarding Item 9G.
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify September 25, 2024, and October 2, 2024; approve October 9, 2024, and October 16, 2024, sub
ject to review and ratification
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of September 24, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
C. Municipal Service Center On-Call Maintenance Services Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Municipal Service Center (MSC) On-call Maintenance Services Agreements with 16 companies for three-year terms, each ending December 31, 2027, not-to-exceed $900,000 ov er the lifetime of t he agreement, and not-to- exceed amounts of $60,000 for each individual Task Order.
2. Find that this action is not a pr oject as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
D. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Optimization (MI 2665)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve single-source designation and Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AEC OM) of Westlake Village, CA, for engineering services on the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Optimization Project (MI 2665) in the not-to-exceed amount of $293,050, plus extra services of $29,300, with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $183,000 from A/C #613-0000- 341-9900 (Water Capital Fund - Net Positi on) to A/C #613-5310-682-5300 (MI 2665 - Water Capital Fund, Design and Engineering).
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
D. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisi tion System Optimi zation (MI 2665) (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
3. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $327,350 ($293,050 agreement, plus $29,300 extra services, and $5,000 for City furnished materials and supplies) from A/C #613-5310-682-5300 (MI 2665 - Water Capital Fund, Design and Engineering).
4. Find that this action is not a project as def ined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
E. Fiscal Years 2025-26 & 2026-27 Budget Calendar
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve budget calendar establishing study sessions and public hearing dates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 & FY 2026-27 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget, and User Fees.
2. Find that this action is not a pr oject as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
F. Improvements at Pederson Road (C I 5534) and Willow Lane (CI 5757) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Pederson Road (CI 5534) and Willow Lane (CI 5757) Pump Stations Projects for construction bids.
2. Find that the projects are Categor ically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
G. Information Technology Equipment Replacement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize expenditure for C D W Gove rnment, Inc. (Vernon Hills, IL) in an amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 for computer laptops, desktops, switches, and firewall repl acements from A/C #001-3410-612-3300 (Equipment Less than $5,000).
2. Find that this action is not a pr oject as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Housing Element Implementation – Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations (MCA 2023-70005)
ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS BY REMOVING
SECTION 9-4.2521, AMENDING ARTI CLE 25 SECTIONS 9-4.2509.5, 9-
4.2501(a)(3), 9-4.2509(a), ARTICLE 22 SECTION 9- 4.2202(a), ARTICLE 21 SECTION 9-4.2104, ARTICLE 24 SECTION 9-4.2402, ARTICLE 2 SECTION 9-
4.202, AND ADDING ARTICLE 45 SECT IONS 9-4.4501 THROUGH 9-4.4513 (MCA-2023-70005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of Accessory Dwell ing Unit (ADU) regulations is exempt from the requirements of the Californ ia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15282(h) “Other Statutory Exemptions,” and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which sp ecifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to impl ement the provisions of Section 66310 et seq. of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, furt her reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment MCA 2023- 70005 amending Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Community Development Associate Planner Georgeff. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Developm ent Director Parker, Assistant City Attorney Doran, and Planning Div ision Manager Rice responded to questions. Additional information supplemental packet.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks; Nan Chu, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Adam closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation including the original staff-proposed language in Section 9-4.4506(b)(1), and replacing the word “transparency” with “opacity” in Section 9-4-4507(a)(4).
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
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11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: 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. Update on Mobility 21 Annual Summit, September 20, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Presented by Councilmember Engler.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Engler, McNamee, Taylor, Newman, Adam
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the October 22, 2024, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
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18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:55 p.m. to Regular Meet ing on October 22, 2024.
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Al Adam, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
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Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: October 3, 2024
MINUTES APPROVED: October 22, 2024
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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