Meeting
City Council
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Andrew P. Fox City Council Chambers
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Closed Session: 5:00 PM (as needed, see below)
Regular Session: 6:00 PM
David Newman, Mayor
Mikey Taylor
, Mayor Pro Tem
Al Adam, Councilmember
Bob Engler, Councilmember
C. Tie Gutierrez, Councilmember
Executive Team
Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
Tracy M. Noonan, City Attorney
Ingrid Hardy, Assistant City Manager
Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager
Tim Giles, Deputy City Manager
Jaime Boscarino, Finance Dir./City Treasurer
Kelvin Parker, Community Development Director
Clifford G. Finley, Public Works Director
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
Jeanette D. Green, Human Resources Director
Jonathan Serret, Cultural & Community Services Director Alexandra South, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Dir.
Jim Friedl, General Manager, CRPD
Jeremy Paris, Police Chief
Jeff Shea, Fire Chief
MISSION STATEMENT:
Extraordinary Service to the Citizens We Serve is Our Purpose The following is provided to assist with public participation:
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
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In compliance with ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in the City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk Department (805) 449-2151 within 48 hours prior to the meeting.
AGENDA AVAILABILITY
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The City Council Agenda is posted at the entry to the Civic Arts Plaza/City Hall, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks [main posting location pursuant to the Brown Act, G.C. 54954.2(a)]. Agenda packet and “Live and Archived” meetings and minutes are available on the City’s website at www.toaks.g
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. Televised City Council Meetings are broadcast live and re-broadcast Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on TV (Frontier Channel 3, Spectrum Channel 10). Meeting videos are also available on YouTube (CTO Meetings) immediately following the live broadcast.
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS/LEVINE ACT/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 84308 :
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, City Councilmembers are disqualified from participating in any Agenda item involving contracts (excluding competitively bid, labor, and personal employment contracts), franchise agreements, discretionary land use entitlements, and other permits, licenses and entitlements if the Councilmember received more than $500 (aggregated) in campaign contributions from the applicant or party, an agent of the applicant/party, or any financially-interested participant who actively supports or opposes the matter on the Agenda within the preceding 12 months.
Financially-interested participants include those with (i) an interest in property located within 500 feet of the property at issue on the Agenda, (ii) an economic interest in a business entity that may be impacted as a result of the decision, or (iii) a business relationship with the applicant/contractor that may result in additional services provided to the applicant/contractor.
Councilmembers who have received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) are required to publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item and are prohibited from making, participating in the making, or attempting to influence any decision on that Agenda item.
PUBLIC PARTY & PARTICIPANT DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS
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Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) to a Councilmember within the preceding 12 months must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Councilmember. The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the Agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the Agenda item consideration.
Financially-interested participants are strongly urged to disclose on the record of that Agenda item any contribution of more than $500 (aggregated) made by them or their agent to any Councilmember within the preceding 12 months.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.
City Council Agenda items subject to the Levine Act are marked with the following notation on the Agenda: LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
PUBLIC INPUT
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To provide your comments to the City Councilmembers please submit comments via the online Comment Form
by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comment cards will also be available for submission at the meeting. The Brown Act prohibits a person from having to register to attend a City Council meeting. The Zoom app requires registration if you would like to attend via video/teleconference. If you do not wish to register to attend the City Council meeting via Zoom, City Council chambers is open and accessible. If you would like to speak REMOTELY (NOT in person) on an agenda item during the meeting, please complete the online Speaker
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Public Input is governed by City policy, including but not limited to Resolution Nos. 2011-067 and 2023-008, and Ordinance No. 1711-NS. In addition, it is the policy of the City of Thousand Oaks that all employees are to be treated with respect and dignity. Actual or perceived discrimination and/or harassment of an employee on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or age will not be tolerated.
The City of Thousand Oaks has an affirmative duty to maintain a working environment that is free from harassment. It is inappropriate to use words, gestures, and actions which tend to annoy, alarm, or abuse another person or have the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment or unreasonably interfere with work.
Please be advised that communications directed to the City Council are public records and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act and Brown Act unless exempt from disclosure under the applicable law. Communications will NOT be edited for redactions and will be printed/posted as submitted.
SPANISH INTERPRETATION
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If you need interpretation of your communications to the City Council from Spanish into English, please contact the City Clerk Department at (805) 449-2151 or by email at cityclerk@toaks.
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INTERPRETACIÓN AL ESPAÑOL
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Si necesita una interpretación del español al inglés para sus comunicaciones al Consejo de la Ciudad, comuníquese con el Departmento del Secretario Municipal al (805) 449-2151 o por correo electrónico a cityclerk@toaks.
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. Por favor, avísenos con al menos 48 horas de anticipación para que la ciudad pueda hacer los arreglos necesarios.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Matters listed on Consent Calendar that do not require significant reporting and/or discussion for decision or considered to be routine, will be approved by one motion as recommended. There will be no separate discussion unless Councilmember or staff member requests separate discussion prior to approval.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Any agenda related information received and distributed to the City Council after the Agenda Packet is produced is included in Supplemental Packets. Supplemental Packets are produced as needed, typically a minimum of two – one available on the Thursday preceding the City Council meeting and the second on Tuesday at the meeting. Both the Thursday and Tuesday Supplemental Packets are available for public review on the City’s website.
JUDICIAL REVIEW
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Any legal action by an applicant seeking to obtain a judicial review of the City Council’s decision on a Hearing or issue listed on this Agenda may be subject to the 90-day filing period, of and governed by, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Also refer to TOMC Section 1-4.05.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
3. CLOSED SESSION:
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation:
Mojgan Toofan, et al. vs. City of Thousand Oaks,
Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2023011432CUPP; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation:
Oren & Nataly Gold
, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number 2023CUOR016883; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case) D.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE CLAIM – Workers' Compensation, Claimant Henry Lew, Claim No.: THWC-2128, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95(a).
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
6. AB 2449 ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING OR AGENDA ITEM:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Older Americans Month Proclamation
B.
Moorpark College Update
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS: To be heard before 6:45 p.m. If additional speakers for public comments remain at 6:45 p.m., remainder of speakers may be called at the end of the meeting. (Resolution Nos. 2011-067/2023-008)
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.
General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify April 9, 2025, April 16, 2025, and April 23, 2025; approve April 30, 2025, and May 7, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
B.
Minutes of City Council meeting of April 8, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
04-08-2025 Draft Minutes
C.
Expenditure Plan for Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund for FY 2024-25 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the expenditure plan of grant funds pursuant to Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) guidelines, so the City may continue to benefit from grant funds under SLESF to partially offset the contract costs of the following positions:
One Misdemeanor Detective Deputy (contract costs: $285,180) in A/C #001-6640-621-5730 (General Fund, Contracted Services – Law Enforcement).
Two Directed Enforcement Team (formerly referred to as Bike Patrol) Deputies (contract costs: $514,983) in A/C #001-6650-621-5730 (General Fund, Contracted Services – Law Enforcement).
Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
D.
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee Appointment RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the appointment of Wilfred Garrand to serve as the City’s representative to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending September 2026.
Find that this action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 SMMCAC Application
E.
On-Call Professional Services Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve On-Call Professional Services Agreements with Rick Engineering, Inc. (Valencia, CA), Encompass Consultant Group (Camarillo, CA), and Optony, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), for an approximate one-year period ending June 30, 2026, with not-to-exceed amounts up to $500,000 for each fiscal year, and not-to-exceed amounts of $125,000 for each individual Task Order.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 2023 to 2026 On Call Consultants List
Attachment 2 Agreement with Rick Engineering Inc
Attachment 3 Agreement with Encompass Consultant Services Group Inc Attachment 4 Agreement with Optony Inc
F.
Municipal Service Center Microgrid and Backup Power (CI 5585) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) for procurement of design and construction of Municipal Service Center (MSC) Microgrid (CI 5585).
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Vicinity and Location Maps
G.
Transfer of City-Owned Open Space Property to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency for Long-Term Ownership and Management (APN 663-0-093-225) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF UNDEVELOPED PARCEL WITHIN ARROYO CONEJO OPEN SPACE AREA (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 663-0-093-225) TO CONEJO OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION AGENCY (COSCA) WITH FINDING THAT TRANSFER IS EXEMPT UNDER CALIFORNIA SURPLUS LAND ACT RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the transfer of open space parcel APN 663-0-093-225 to the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) for long-term management, subject to the procedural requirements of the California Surplus Land Act, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer.
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the above actions and finding that the transfer of property to COSCA is exempt from the California Surplus Lands Act.
3. Find that the following actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR sections 15061,15316, and 15325.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Property Location
Attachment 2 Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Open Space Property Attachment 3 Draft Grant Deed 663 0 093 225
H.
Box Office Ticketing Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize City Manager to execute a professional services agreement, with City Attorney approval, with Ticketmaster LLC in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for computerized ticketing services and Archtics customer relationship management solutions for the Bank of America Performing Arts Center Box Office with an initial term running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, including two, one-year extension options which may be exercised.
Find that this action is not a project as defined by California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Levine Act Disclosure Form
I.
TOTV Camera Systems
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $34,000 from A/C #167-0000-311-1000 [Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Fund – Fund Balance] to 167-1210-647-8400 [PEG Fund – Equipment ($5,000 or more)] for the purchase of a camera systems package.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
J.
Navigation Center Progress Update
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve First Amendment to Ground Lease Contract No. 13555-2024
between the City of Thousand Oaks and Many Mansions.
2. Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 13544-2024 between the City of Thousand Oaks, and jointly, Hope the Mission and Many Mansions.
3. Approve First Amendment to City Council Cost Sharing Contract No. 13200-2023 between the City of Thousand Oaks and County of Ventura.
4. Authorize City Manager to execute said agreements.
5. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $837,333 from A/C #001-0000-311-0000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #001-0960-644-5699 (HSNAVI, General Fund, Navigation Center) for additional costs related to the construction of the Navigation Center.
6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 First Amendment to Ground Lease
Attachment 2 First Amendment to Professional Services Contract 04-29-2025 Supplemental Information Packet
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
2025-2029 Regional Consolidated Plan, 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, and Related Documents for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROCESS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-013 RECOMMENDATION:
Find that the federally funded activities related to the FY 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan and other related documents qualify for a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption.
Approve for submittal to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2025-2029 Ventura County Regional Consolidated Plan, 2025 Ventura County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and FY 2025-26 CDBG Action Plan, collectively known as the “HUD Documents.” Authorize City Manager to adjust the budget and proposed allocations if HUD revises the amount of the City’s FY 2025-26 CDBG grant; and authorize City Manager to finalize and execute grant agreements and related documents in connection with the HUD Documents.
Adopt resolution approving a revised Citizen Participation Plan and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-013.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 CDBG Recommended Activities Summary
Attachment 2 CDBG Action Plan
Attachment 3 Levine Act Disclosure Forms
Attachment 4 Resolution Revised Citizen Participation Plan B.
False Alarm Ordinance Update
ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF ALARM SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY AND AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5 PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND CONDUCT, CHAPTER 13 ALARM SYSTEMS 1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance to amend Thousand Oaks Municipal Code (TOMC) sections 5-13.01 through Section 5-13.06 regarding false alarms, to modernize definitions, improve enforcement mechanisms, and align fines and penalties with the City’s Master Fee Resolution.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 False Alarm Ordinance
C.
Proposed FYs 2025-2027 Citywide User Fees, Fines, Penalties, (User Fees), and Development Impact Fees RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2025 USER FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-014 RESOLUTION INCREASING TRAFFIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES BY THE CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-015 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2025 POLICE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-016 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution approving the 2025 Citywide User Fees, Fines, and Penalties (User Fees).
2. Adopt resolution approving Traffic Development Impact Fees.
3. Adopt resolution approving Police Facilities Development Fee.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 March 25 2025 Staff Report
Attachment 2 Matrix Cost of Services Study Report
Attachment 3 Reso User Fees
Attachment 4 Reso Traffic Development Impact Fees
Attachment 5 Reso Police Facilities Development Fee
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A.
City Council Naming Recognition Follow-up
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) to establish a scholarship.
2. Establish a name for the scholarship.
3. Approve Budget Appropriation and Expenditure in the amount of $26,020 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #001-0970-646-5920.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS:
A.
FY 2025-26 Community Events Grant Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Community Events Grants totaling $89,890.62.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Community Events Grant agreements with grantees.
3. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $89,890.62 in FY 2025-26 from A/C #001-0970-646-5920 (General Fund - Grants and Donations, CF2026) for Community Events Grants.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 CEG Award Seven-Year History
Attachment 2 FY 2025-26 CEG Award Recommendations
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS: None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A.
Announcements and upcoming issues
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting May 13, 2025 Agenda Post Date/Time: Apr 29, 2025, 5:00P.M.
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