1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
1 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
2 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
3 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
4 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
5 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
6 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
7 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
8 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
9 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Development Analyst Lynn Oshita, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, 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: None
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None
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:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Newbury Park High School Football – CIF Southern Section Division 2 Champions Mayor Newman introduced Newbury Park High School Athletic Director Ethan Gray, and Newbury Park High School Football Head Coach Joseph Smigiel, and the Newbury Park High School football players to recognize the team as the 2024 CIF Division 2 Champions.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Newman introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year's One City One Book program.
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. 2011067/2023008): 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. 2011066/067)
Speakers: Rick Erickson, Thousand Oaks; William Maple, Newbury Park; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Kenneth Saul, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 12, 2025, and February 19, 2025; approve February 26, 2025, March 5, 2025, and March 12, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 11, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the 2025 Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair (MI 2609) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
D. Fiscal Year 202425 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration (MI 2616) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the FY 2024 25 Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
2. Award construction contract to Streetlight Restoration Specialists, Inc. (Leesburg, OH), in the amount of $86,398, plus a contingency of $8,500 for construction of the Traffic Signal Painting and Restoration Project (MI 2616).
3. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $39,665 from A/C #1410000 3111000 (Lighting Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #14155706315500 (Lighting Fund, Construction MI 2616).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $94,898 ($86,398 construction contract, and $8,500 construction contingency) from A/C #14155706315500 (MI 2616).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the projectapproved contingency amount.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. Prefabricated Solar Systems at Various City Facilities (CI 5562) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 131952023 with Staten Solar Corporation of San Jose, CA for reroofing all roofs that will receive solar arrays at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, increasing the amount of the agreement by $1,383,823.95 for a revised nottoexceed amount of $6,882,664.45, and extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 202425 in the amount of $2,020,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #0019720673 9111 (General Fund, Transfer Out – To Library Fund) and from A/C #1100000311 1000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #11000005610100 (Library Fund, Transfer In – From General Fund).
3. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $1,383,823.95 from A/C #11000003111000 (Library Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #1107310 6738300 (Library Fund Improvements, CI 5562).
4. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15301, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. McCrea Open Space Acquisition (North Moorpark Road)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN MCCREA OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5920 110485) AND TRANSFER TO THE CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH A FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15313, 15317, and 15325.
2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Escrow Instructions for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 5920110485 between the City of Thousand Oaks and Emad Hillo (“Seller”), and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the PSA and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purchase by the City of Thousand Oaks, including the authority to accept the deed, subject to resolution of any liens and encumbrances affecting said parcel.
3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $410,000 ($400,000 purchase price, plus closing costs not to exceed $10,000) for APN 5920 110485 from A/C #51200003111000 (Community Recreation and Open Space Endowment Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #51244106798100 (CI 1227, Capital – Land).
4. Transfer the property (APN 5920110485) to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for longterm management, subject to the procedural requirements of the Surplus Land Act.
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
G. Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Arboles (CI 5747), Sunset No. 1 (CI 5749), Sunset No. 2 (CI 5750), and Sunset No. 3 (CI 5751) Pump Station Project for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Thousand Oaks Transit Service Agency Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Moorpark DialARide Contract (Contract No. 120822019), Second Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Maintenance Contract (Contract No. 120832019), and Third Amendment to Moorpark Fixed Route Operations Contract (Contract No. 120842019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
2. Approve Second Amendment to Westlake Village DialARide Contract (Contract No. 121032019) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
3. Approve Second Amendment to Kanan Shuttle Contract (Contract No. 12085 2019) and Second Amendment to County DialARide Contract (Contract No. 12086 2019) extending contracts through June 30, 2027.
4. Approve Fifth Amendment to East County Transit Alliance Fiscal Agent Contract (Contract No. 109532015) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
5. Approve First Amendment to Agoura Hills DialARide Contract (Contract No. 135212024) extending contract through June 30, 2027.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
I. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Daniel Twedt to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term ending July 2025.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Linda Bonilla to fill an unscheduled vacancy with term 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 Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
J. Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design Agreement (CI 5759) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Hughes, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for Fire and Combustion Protection Systems Design services for the Cogeneration Building at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in a nottoexceed amount of $117,425 ($106,750 design services, plus extra services of $10,675), with a term ending December 31, 2025.
2. Authorize expense in FY 202425 in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310 6828200 (Wastewater Fund – Buildings, CI 5759).
3. Authorize budget transfer in the amount of $117,425 from A/C #6245310682 8200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire Alarm System Upgrades CI 5582) to A/C #624 53106828200 (Wastewater Fund – HCTP Fire and Combustion System CI 5759).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update (MCA 202470005) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) BY UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 94.202 DEFINITIONS; ARTICLE 21, SECTION 94.2104 PERMITTED USE MATRIXRESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND ARTICLE 45, SECTION 9
4.4505 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF ADUS; SECTION 94.4506 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4507 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS; SECTION 94.4508 PARKING; AND SECTION 94.4513 STATEWIDE EXEMPTION ADUS TO IMPLEMENT RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (MCA202470005)
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Find that the update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 which specifically finds that CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city to implement the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
2. Read in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce an ordinance approving Municipal Code Amendment 202470005 amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, Community Development Director Parker, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Hillcrest Villas Additional Loan to Many Mansions
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute $900,000 Loan Agreement and all necessary documents with Many Mansions for Hillcrest Villas.
2. Approve additional budget appropriation in the amount of $900,000 from A/C #00100003111000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #00146306445927 (General Fund, Housing Projects, HS9932).
3. Authorize City Manager to sign necessary documents with Many Mansions and other necessary parties, as needed.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Finance Director Boscarino. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Community Development Analyst Oshita and Keyser Marston Associates President Kathe Head available for questions.
Speakers: Rick Schroeder, Many Mansions President and CEO.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. City Councilmember Naming Recognition
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report and provide direction.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. City Manager Powers responded to questions. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret available for questions.
Speakers: Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to direct staff to keep the current naming policies and research and evaluate other programs around and policies associated with a scholarship program and also consider City Council comments from the discussion regarding parameters to qualify an individual to be honored in an ad hoc manner and what it would look like if the scholarship program became an asset to use to honor the individual.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – 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 League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Academy January 2931, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 50 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the March 18, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting March 18, 2025: Adjourn in memory of ...
City Council adjourned at 9:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025.
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
___________________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED:
MINUTES APPROVED:
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California
February 25, 2025
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