MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California January 28, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor David Newman 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 Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, and Mayor Newman present in chambers.
Also present: City Manager Andrew P. Powers, City Attorney Tracy M. Noonan, Assistant City Manager/Interim Human Resources Director Ingrid Hardy, Deputy City Manager Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager Tim Giles, City Clerk Laura B.
Maguire, Finance Director Jaime Boscarino, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Cliff Finley, Cultural and Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Deputy Finance Director Carrie Matson, 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, Assistant Analyst Christy Glaubke, 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case)
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m. and that Item 3C [CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case)] 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 Newman 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: 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): 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: Steve Lutz, Newbury Park; Rich Hammond, Newbury Park; Josh Gray, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Affairs and Tourism; Cindy Liu, Thousand Oaks; Karen Martin, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of January 14, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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
RES. NO. 2025-002
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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
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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.
Presented by City Manager Powers and Deputy Finance Director Matson.
Deputy City Manager Alikhan responded to questions. Finance Director Boscarino available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Dissolution of the Arts and Culture Roundtable
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -017 AND DISSOLVING
THE ARTS AND CULTURE ROUNDTABLE
RES. NO. 2025-003
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2019- 017, and approving dissolution of the Arts and Culture Roundtable, effective immediately.
2. Find that this action does not constitute a project, as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Cultural and Community Services Director Serret. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, and Strategic Communications/ Public Affairs Director South responded to questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Councilmember Newman announced ex-parte communication with T housand Oaks A lliance for the Arts (TOArts) Vice Chair Kyle Rohrbach regarding this agenda item.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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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
City Manager Powers provided an update on the February 11, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:28 p.m. to Regular Meeting on February 11, 2025.
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David Newman, 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: January 23, 2025
MINUTES APPROVED: February 11, 2025
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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