Meeting
City Council
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Andrew P. Fox City Council Chambers
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Closed Session: 5:00 PM (as needed, see below)
Regular Session: 6:00 PM
David Newman, Mayor
Mikey Taylor
, Mayor Pro Tem
Al Adam, Councilmember
Bob Engler, Councilmember
C. Tie Gutierrez, Councilmember
Executive Team
Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
Tracy M. Noonan, City Attorney
Ingrid Hardy, Assistant City Manager/Interim Human Resources Dir.
Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager
Tim Giles, Deputy City Manager
Jaime Boscarino, Finance Dir./City Treasurer
Kelvin Parker, Community Development Director
Clifford G. Finley, Public Works Director
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
Alexandra South, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Dir.
Jonathan Serret, Cultural & Community Services Director Jeremy Paris, Police Chief
Jim Friedl, General Manager, CRPD
Jeff Shea, Fire Chief
MISSION STATEMENT:
Extraordinary Service to the Citizens We Serve is Our Purpose The following is provided to assist with public participation:
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
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In compliance with ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in the City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk Department (805) 449-2151 within 48 hours prior to the meeting.
AGENDA AVAILABILITY
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The City Council Agenda is posted at the entry to the Civic Arts Plaza/City Hall, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks [main posting location pursuant to the Brown Act, G.C. 54954.2(a)]. Agenda packet and “Live and Archived” meetings and minutes are available on the City’s website at www.toaks.g
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. Televised City Council Meetings are broadcast live and re-broadcast Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on TV (Frontier Channel 3, Spectrum Channel 10). Meeting videos are also available on YouTube (CTO Meetings) immediately following the live broadcast.
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS/LEVINE ACT/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 84308 :
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, City Councilmembers are disqualified from participating in any Agenda item involving contracts (excluding competitively bid, labor, and personal employment contracts), franchise agreements, discretionary land use entitlements, and other permits, licenses and entitlements if the Councilmember received more than $500 (aggregated) in campaign contributions from the applicant or party, an agent of the applicant/party, or any financially-interested participant who actively supports or opposes the matter on the Agenda within the preceding 12 months.
Financially-interested participants include those with (i) an interest in property located within 500 feet of the property at issue on the Agenda, (ii) an economic interest in a business entity that may be impacted as a result of the decision, or (iii) a business relationship with the applicant/contractor that may result in additional services provided to the applicant/contractor.
Councilmembers who have received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) are required to publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item and are prohibited from making, participating in the making, or attempting to influence any decision on that Agenda item.
PUBLIC PARTY & PARTICIPANT DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS
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Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) to a Councilmember within the preceding 12 months must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Councilmember. The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the Agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the Agenda item consideration.
Financially-interested participants are strongly urged to disclose on the record of that Agenda item any contribution of more than $500 (aggregated) made by them or their agent to any Councilmember within the preceding 12 months.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.
City Council Agenda items subject to the Levine Act are marked with the following notation on the Agenda: LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
PUBLIC INPUT
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To provide your comments to the City Councilmembers please submit comments via the online Comment Form
by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comment cards will also be available for submission at the meeting. The Brown Act prohibits a person from having to register to attend a City Council meeting. The Zoom app requires registration if you would like to attend via video/teleconference. If you do not wish to register to attend the City Council meeting via Zoom, City Council chambers is open and accessible. If you would like to speak REMOTELY (NOT in person) on an agenda item during the meeting, please complete the online Speaker Form
by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting (you will be asked to provide an email address and telephone number). Be advised that those participating via Zoom do so at their own risk. Unless the City Council is meeting under AB 2449 guidelines, the City Council meeting will not be cancelled if technical issues occur. If you would like to speak IN PERSON on an item, speaker cards will be available at the meeting and MUST be submitted in person. Doors open half an hour before meeting start time. Persons addressing the City Council are requested to state their name and community of residence for the record. If you need further assistance, please email the City Clerk Department at cityclerk@toaks.
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or call (805) 449-2151.
Public Input is governed by City policy, including but not limited to Resolution Nos. 2011-067 and 2023-008, and Ordinance No. 1711-NS. In addition, it is the policy of the City of Thousand Oaks that all employees are to be treated with respect and dignity. Actual or perceived discrimination and/or harassment of an employee on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or age will not be tolerated.
The City of Thousand Oaks has an affirmative duty to maintain a working environment that is free from harassment. It is inappropriate to use words, gestures, and actions which tend to annoy, alarm, or abuse another person or have the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment or unreasonably interfere with work.
Please be advised that communications directed to the City Council are public records and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act and Brown Act unless exempt from disclosure under the applicable law. Communications will NOT be edited for redactions and will be printed/posted as submitted.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION
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If you need interpretation of your communications to the City Council from Spanish into English, please contact the City Clerk Department at (805) 449-2151 or by email at cityclerk@toaks.
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. Notification of at least 48 hours will usually enable the City to make arrangements.
INTERPRETACIÓN AL ESPAÑOL
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Si necesita una interpretación del español al inglés para sus comunicaciones al Consejo de la Ciudad, comuníquese con el Departmento del Secretario Municipal al (805) 449-2151 o por correo electrónico a cityclerk@toaks.
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. Por favor, avísenos con al menos 48 horas de anticipación para que la ciudad pueda hacer los arreglos necesarios.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Matters listed on Consent Calendar that do not require significant reporting and/or discussion for decision or considered to be routine, will be approved by one motion as recommended. There will be no separate discussion unless Councilmember or staff member requests separate discussion prior to approval.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Any agenda related information received and distributed to the City Council after the Agenda Packet is produced is included in Supplemental Packets. Supplemental Packets are produced as needed, typically a minimum of two – one available on the Thursday preceding the City Council meeting and the second on Tuesday at the meeting. Both the Thursday and Tuesday Supplemental Packets are available for public review on the City’s website.
JUDICIAL REVIEW
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Any legal action by an applicant seeking to obtain a judicial review of the City Council’s decision on a Hearing or issue listed on this Agenda may be subject to the 90-day filing period, of and governed by, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Also refer to TOMC Section 1-4.05.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case)
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
6. AB 2449 ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING OR AGENDA ITEM:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
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)
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.
General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify January 15, 2025, and January 22, 2025; approve January 29, 2025, and February 5, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
B.
Minutes of City Council meeting of January 14, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
01-14-2025 Draft Minutes
C.
Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee Appointment RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the reappointment of Chaise Rasheed to fill a regular member position; term ending November 2026, on the Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Selected VCCTAC Application
D.
Limited Franchise Solid Waste Rate Adjustment for 2025
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2025 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE RATE SCHEDULES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-031 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2024-031 and approving annual rate adjustment for Solid Waste Collection Services effective January 1, 2025.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act because this action will not result in a direct or foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment [14 CCR 15060(c)].
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Corrected 2025 Limited Franchise Solid Waste Service Rates Attachment 2 Resolution to Adopt 2025 Solid Waste Service Rate Schedules Attachment 3 Levine Act Form for Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., dba Athens Services Attachment 4 Levine Act Form for E.J. Harrison and Sons Inc Attachment 5 Levine Act Form for Ware Disposal Inc
E.
2025 Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly - Delegate Representative RECOMMENDATION:
1. Designate Councilmember Al Adam as the Delegate Representative and Councilmember Bob Engler as the Alternate Representative for the City at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference and General Assembly, which will take place May 1-2, 2025.
2. Find that designating a delegate is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
F.
Ratification of New Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts Board Director RECOMMENDATION:
1. Ratify the appointment of Matthew Burke to the Board of Directors of Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts (TOArts) for a term of three years ending December 31, 2027.
2. Find that this action does not constitute a project, as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A.
2025-2031 Information Technology Strategic Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and approve the Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) for FY 2024-25 to FY 2030-31.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 IT Strategic Plan 2025
B.
Dissolution of the Arts and Culture Roundtable
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-017 AND DISSOLVING THE ARTS AND CULTURE ROUNDTABLE RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2019-017, and approving dissolution of the Arts and Culture Roundtable, effective immediately.
Find that this action does not constitute a project, as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Resolution No 2019-017
Attachment 2 Dissolution of the Arts and Culture Roundtable Resolution
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: 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
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting February 11, 2025 Agenda Post Date/Time: Jan 23, 2025, 5:00P.M.
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