1 ITEM 11A
City Council Meeting
May 20, 2025
City Council Workshop #1
Downtown Project
Presenting
• Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager (Project Manager)
• Jonathan Serret, Community & Cultural Services Director • Alexandra South, Director of Strategic Communication and Public Affairs • Amitabh Barthakur, Principal, HR&A Consultants
Available for Questions
• Jaime Boscarino, Finance Director
• Justine Kendall, Senior Planner
• Nader Heydari, Public Works Director
• Nick Deitch, Principal, RRM Design Group
• Dennis Park, Adaptive Reuse Team Lead, SmithGroup Architects • Chris Anderson, City Hall Team Lead, SmithGroup Architects Presentation Team
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I. Review of Project MilestonesII. Summary of Community FeedbackIII. Changes from 2024 Concept1. New hospitality use to the program2. Targeted reconstruction of “East Wing” of City Hall3. Relocation of Public Market4. Town Square and Restaurant pad5. Culvert RealignmentIV. Program DiagramV. Introduction of Funding OptionsMay 20 Agenda I. Discussion on Funding OptionsII. Follow up Items from May 20III. Updated Visuals IV. Phasing PlanV. Project Timeline1. Pre-entitlement2. Post-entitlement/ConstructionJune 24 Agenda3 4 3
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I. Parking strategiesII. Thousand Oaks Boulevard Configuration OptionsIII. Procurement Strategies ContinuedIV. Business Continuity PlanFall/Winter Previous Council Actions5
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7 Key Elements of Downtown Core Master Plan (2018)•Be the “place to go” in the City•Diverse shopping and entertainment•Entertainment and night life choices•Variety of uses and gathering places that appeal to people of all ages•Active pedestrian-oriented uses on the ground floor•“Park once” strategy 8 7
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•Explore possible program components and relationship between each•Abstract and lightly technical•No defined dimensions or styles•Communication tool to engage non-architects/engineers•Define and realize program components•Depicts physical elements with specificity•Constructible plans with high level of detail•Communication tool for industry professionalsConcept10 Design9
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UPCOMING MILESTONES
5/20City Council Workshop #1City Council Workshop #2Initial Entitlement Submittal 6/24
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Summary of Community Feedback
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Name the city where you had your favorite Downtown art experience?15 16 9
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Desire for an improved pedestrian experience.
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Preference for prioritizing energy/ water efficiency, with triple bottom line in mind. 32 A desire for multi-modal options to the Downtown31
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•The Downtown will serve as the cultural hub of the City. Food, music, and art is likely to be the economic driver / differentiator for the site as opposed to general merchandising.•Desire to diversify the definition of art within the City and promote inclusivity for other media, styles, and preference.•Mature oaks should be celebrated responsibly, with safety for both visitors and the tree in mind.•The town square can host outdoor gatherings and pop-up events that may help and fulfill community requests for space that may not be available indoors. •Desire for improved bike lanes leading to the Downtown and a willingness to explore other modes of transportation.Key Themes from Community Conversations3837 38 20
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Changes from 2024 Conceptual Site Plan
1.Proposed City Hall location converted to hospitality use2.Targeted reconstruction of “East Wing” of City Hall3.Relocation of Public Market4.Town Square and Restaurant pad5.Culvert RealignmentChanges from 2024 Concept39 40 21
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Better accomplishes program goals
Improves economic viability of retail areas
Satisfies land use goal in the General Plan
Places revenue generating use in prominent position in program Theater, business, and downtown serving strategies
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2. Targeted reconstruction of “East Wing” of City Hall
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4OPTION 1 : FIRST F L O O R• Public-facing City Hall services all on Level 3 inone building to simplify wayfinding• Consolidated“City Hall”building visible from terrace• Creates a theater destination on 3 levelsKavliScherrMulti Use Event SpaceBLACK BOX OPTIONS
PUBLIC MARKETMUL TI-USE EVENT SP ACECITY HALLSCHERR FORUM LOBBYKA VLI TERRACECONCEPTUAL SECTIONLIBRARY OUTPOST 51 52
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Grant R. Brimhall LibraryOPTION DEVELOPMENT PHASE RECOMMENDATIONSMASTER PLANNING AND SPACE PLANNING OF THE GRANT R. BRIMHALL AND NEWBURY PARK LIBRARIES JOHNSON FAVARO City Council October 24, 2023 Grant R. Brimhall LibraryOPTION DEVELOPMENT PHASE RECOMMENDATIONSMASTER PLANNING AND SPACE PLANNING OF THE GRANT R. BRIMHALL AND NEWBURY PARK LIBRARIES JOHNSON FAVARO City Council October 24, 2023 55 SQUARE MILES / POPULATION OF 127,000 – ONE CENTRAL LIBRARY AND ONE BRANCH LIBRARY13.5 MILES +/-GRANT R. BRIMHALL LIBRARY85,273 SFNEWBURY PARK BRANCH LIBRARY31,910 SF? 53 54
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Grant R. Brimhall LibraryOPTION DEVELOPMENT PHASE RECOMMENDATIONSMASTER PLANNING AND SPACE PLANNING OF THE GRANT R. BRIMHALL AND NEWBURY PARK LIBRARIES JOHNSON FAVARO City Council October 24, 2023Examples of Retail + Library Crossovers The Village Well, Culver City, CA
The Book Society, Berkeley, CA
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PROGRAM
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Proposed Site Plan
•1. Desire for an open “central park” like setting during community conversations•Building was undersized by approx. 50%•Difficult to service multi-tenant with no “back of house”
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•Achieves “central park” feel with true town square•Restaurant pad frames park along northern boundary, while still visually permeable•More flexibility for programming of pop-ups and farmers markets 65 66
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81| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 Strategy Funding Sources
82| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategyTIMINGCERTAINTY OF SOURCEAMOUNTPOTENTIAL FUNDINGAvailable at Pre-Dev.High$45MCash in hand Could be available once site prep is completeModerateN/A1Land: Hotel ParcelCould be available before or after City Hall is complete4Moderate$26M-$32M 3Land: Other Real Estate$71M -$77MTotalIDENTIFIED PROJECT-LEVEL FUNDING| Cash and real estate sources could total $71-77M, but real estate sources will not be available until the project is already underway.81 82 42
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83| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 Strategy1 Naming rights is benchmarking with sponsorship revenue of similar facilities and discussions with Jonathan Serret2 Grants is desk research and discussions with Mina Layba and Jim Crum3 HR&A analysis and research. Annual leases are estimated to be $350k-$500k.4 Parking Revenue is pending work from Dixon5 PEG funds can only be used towards capital equipment or infrastructure to support capital equipment in facilities with 100% PEG use.ADDITIONAL PROJECT-LEVEL FUNDING |There are other more discrete and variable sources of funding that could help offset some project costs. TIMINGCERTAINTY OF SOURCEAMOUNTPOTENTIAL FUNDINGONE-TIMEVariesModerate$0.5M-$1.5MNaming Rights1 VariesModerate$4.5M-$6MGrants 2 Potentially available at Pre-Dev.High5Up to $3.8MPublic, Educational, and Government (PEG) Funds$9M-$11MTotal (One-time)ONGOING, CAPITALIZEDAnnual, after City Hall is completeModerate$7M-$9MAdaptive Reuse Leases (capitalized)3 AnnualModerateTBDParking Revenue (capitalized)4$7M-$9M (+ $TBD)Total (Ongoing, Capitalized) 84| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategySUM OF PROJECT-LEVEL FUNDING |Assuming all these funding sources are secured, the project has ~$82-$92M of potential funding.AmountPotential Funding$71M-$77MCash + Real Estate$9M-$11MOne-Time Funding Sources (naming rights, grants, PEG)$7M-$9M (+ $TBD)Ongoing Funding Sources (Capitalized2)(leases, parking)1 $87M-$97MSubtotalNote: Timing of many of these funding sources do not align with project needs. Real Estate, grants, parking, etc. may not be available until after Phase 1 is underway.1 Parking Revenues are TBD2Capitalized using the City's cost of capital (5%.). Capitalized values are not the same as financing capacity. 83 84
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85| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 Strategy1 These calculations assume the Hillcrest site will be sold and redeveloped as a residential site. The Site will not have a fiscal impact if it stays with the CRPD and remains a public use.2Calculated using the City’s cost of capital (5%). Capitalized values are not the same as financing capacity.PROJECT FISCAL IMPACT | The estimated fiscal impact of the public project components at full build out is approximately $34M, or $1.7 M annually.CITY OF THOUSAND OAKSCAPITALIZED VALUE 2TOTAL ANNUALTOTSALES TAXVLFPROPERTY TAX$4.0M$200K-$125K$50K$50KWestside (Mixed-Use)$10.0M$500K-$258K$102K$102KHillcrest1 $20.0M$1.0M$938K$20K-$29KWestside (Hotel) $34.0M$1.7M$938K$403K$152K$181KTotal 86| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 Strategy1 The Site will not have a fiscal impact if it stays with the CRPD and remains a public use.2Calculated using the City’s cost of capital (5%). Capitalized values are not the same as financing capacity.3Assumes Hotel related taxes are contributed as part of a tax subvention agreement with the developer.PROJECT FISCAL IMPACT | If the Hillcrest site is not redeveloped and Hotel requires rebate, fiscal impact at full buildout is significantly lower.CITY OF THOUSAND OAKSCAPITALIZED VALUE 2TOTAL ANNUALCITY TOTCITY SALES TAXCITY VLFCITY PROPERTY TAX$4.0M$200K-$125K$50K$50KWestside (Mixed-Use)$4.0M$200K--$95K$95KHillcrest1 $6.0M$300K-$258K$7K$7KAdaptive Reuse$20.0M$1.0M$938K$20K-$29KWestside (Hotel) 3 $10.0M$500K$383K$57K$57KTotal 85 86
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87| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategyCITY- & DISTRICT-LEVEL FUNDING | The City could leverage fiscal revenue and other Citywide and District-level sources to bridge the upfront funding gap. Predictability of FundingExisting vs. New SourceFunding SourcesHighExistingGeneral Fund revenueModerateExistingTax-IncrementModerateNewNew Property TaxModerateNewAdditional Sales Tax MeasureHighNewMello-Roos Community Facility District (CFD) Special Assessment•Financing is often used to bridge timing gaps between upfront project costs and available funding•Financing requires an identified, creditworthy funding/revenue stream for repayment•Total project costs will increase with the inclusion of financing costs (e.g., interest, costs of issuance) 88| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 Strategy Financing Sources87
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89| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategyFINANCING OPTIONS | General Fund-backed debt and tax increment financing are opportunities for project financing that do NOT require a new tax.CONSIDERATIONSFINANCING MECHANISMFUNDING SOURCE•Can be structured so no vote required¹ •Impact to City’s debt capacity•May impact ability to pay for other services and expensesGeneral Fund backed debt or other structure (e.g., lease revenue bond/COP) General Fund revenue•Taxing entities may contribute some or all of their property tax increment•Can take different forms depending on objectives (e.g., EIFD², CRD³)•No voter approval required, but subject to a public protest process•Near term revenue typically limitedTax Increment Financing (TIF) generated from a TIF districtTax Increment1 Certain financing mechanisms would not require voter approval (e.g., properly structured lease revenue bonds/certificates of participation)2 Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) is a district established under California Government Code to finance traditional public works and other projects, building upon existing infrastructure finance district law. EIFDs are funded by incremental property tax revenue and are governed by a public financing authority.3 A Climate Resilience District (CRD) is a new type of financing district available to local governments and special districts in California. It supports comprehensive strategies to help communities withstand and adapt to climate change impacts by integrating sustainable infrastructure, green spaces, and renewable energy. 90| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategyFINANCING OPTIONS | New property tax, sales tax, or CFD-backed debt are less likely sources of funding that can be bonded against. 1May be lower in certain cases, such as a citizen’s initiative.2In California, a general-purpose tax typically requires approval by a simple majority of voters, while a special-purpose tax generally requires a two-thirds supermajority, except in certain cases such as citizen initiatives.3Landowner vote and streamlined process apply if fewer than 12 registered voters reside in the CFD.CONSIDERATIONSFINANCINGFUNDING SOURCE•Typically, a 2/3 voter approval required¹•Property tax rate set to cover debt service•Increase in property taxes likely to face taxpayer opposition•Relative low cost of financeGeneral Obligation BondProperty Tax from a new, voter approved measure•Typically, 2/3 voter approval required2•Increase in sales taxes may face voter opposition•Sales tax revenues are subject to economic cyclesSales Tax Revenue BondsSales Tax from new voter approved tax measure•2/3 voter approval required•Registered voter/landowner vote required for additive/new special tax on property3•Flexibility to set special tax rate (e.g., can change over time, be different for properties based on development status, land use, and/or based on usage ) so long as it is reasonable and not ad valorem•May provide nearer term revenue stream (vs. TIF)CFD Backed DebtMello-Roos Community Facility District (CFD) Special Taxes89 90 46
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91| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategyGENERAL FUND-BACKED DEBT| In the short term, the City has limited general fund resources available to support debt service, so General Fund backed debt is constrained.Source: Analysis by Sperry Capital1. Planning-level assumptions were used for the cost of debt, including an interest rate of 5% and a 30-year term with level debt service, as directed by the City. This also assumes that the $1M new capacity would be committed for 30 years.CONSIDERATIONSSHORT-TERM•The City is projecting around $1M in operating surplus in the coming year, which would translate into approximately $15 million in General Fund-backed debt if all of it were to be used for debt service.1LONG-TERM•In the future, the City expects additional General Fund resources available to support debt service for a larger issuance. •In 2034, payments on pension obligations are expected to decrease by $9 million, which may increase General Fund surplus by about $5.5 million. •Allocating $5Mof those newly available funds towards debt service, could support approximately $60M in General Fund backed debt.1•It is important to consider that the City’s debt policy establishes that no more than 5% of the General Fund revenues could be used for General Fund-backed debt service. With current General Fund revenues around $120 million, a maximum debt service would be around $6 million, which we do not recommend the City exhausts. 92| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 Strategy92 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING | The State has a few TIF mechanisms available, including Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) and Climate Resilience District (CRD).TIF OVERVIEW•Not a new tax or fee – rather, allocates incremental property taxes generated within the EIFD or CRD to fund infrastructure investment.•Increment above “frozen” base can be spent directly or support bond issuance (these TIF districts are typically considered when the infrastructure investment leads to an increase in property values and taxes.).•Taxing jurisdictions (other than school districts) can voluntarily agree to contribute some or all of their tax increment.•While there are 20+ active EIFDs in CA, only a few have voter-approved bonding authority, and none have ever issued bonds. 91 92
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93| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategyTAX INCREMENT FINANCING | Debt capacity for a potential TIF District could range between $4M and $40M, depending on timing.¹An assessment of TIF capacity (EIFD or CRD)2, based on high-level planning assumptions, produced the following rough order of magnitude estimates, focused on early year debt issuances only:31Per the City’s instructions, new General Obligation Bonds and Mello-Roos financing were not explored.2Based on revenue projections provided by HR&A, assuming EIFD formation in FY 2027. The range reflects varying contribution levels from the City and County.3Based on a number of high-level planning assumptions, including but not limited to cost of debt of 6%, a 30-year term, level debt service, and a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.5x. 4100% City Increment is 29.1% of total future property tax incrementNear-term funding is limited, as tax increment revenue depends on, and lags assessed value growth in the TIF district.Debt CapacityTwo debt issuances in Y2 and Y6Single Issuance in Y6Single Issuance in Y2SCENARIOSY2: $12M Y6: $28M$40M$12MHIGH: 100% Contribution of City Net Increment; 50% County Match4 Y2: $4MY6: $9M$13M$4MLOW: 50% Contribution of City Net Increment; 0% County Match 94| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategySUM OF PROJECT-LEVEL FUNDING & FINANCING| Funding sources plus TIF financing is between $98-$130M of funding for the Project.AmountPotential Funding & TIF Financing$71M-$77MCash + Real Estate$9M-$11MOne-Time Funding Sources (naming rights, grants, PEG)$7-$9M (+ $TBD)Ongoing Funding Sources (Capitalized)(leases, parking)1 $4-$12MTax Increment (Year 2)$7-$21MTax Increment (Year 6, $2025)1$98-$130MSubtotal1Value of the year 6 tax increment was discounted to 2025 using 5% discount rate.Note: excludes General Fund Backed debt. 93 94
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95| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategySales Tax MeasureThere is likely limited appetite for a new tax and a Sales tax for a special purpose typically requires 2/3rds voter approval. SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS | A new sales tax measure could generate substantial revenue but could be challenging to implement.Source: City of Thousand Oaks, FY 2023–25 Operating Budget, p. 77.Note; Analysis conducted by Sperry Capital, based on high level planning assumptions for discussion purposes and HR&A’s analysis of the City's taxable sales, estimated at $4.8 billion in FY 2024. Calculated using reported sales tax revenues of $34,892,857 and the City's 0.717% share of total sales tax collections.6.25%1%0.40%New Sales Tax - LowLocal TaxCalifornia state sales tax6.25%1%0.67%0%1%2%3%4%5%6%7%8%9%New Sales Tax - HighLocal TaxCalifornia state sales taxNew Sales Tax (Low Scenario, +0.40%)New Sales Tax (High Scenario, +0.67%)+2/5 to 2/3 CentSales Tax Increase$100MSales Tax Revenue Bond 96| HR&A AdvisorsDRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Thousand Oaks P3 StrategyFUNDING AND FINANCING TAKEAWAYS•Disposition of real estate at market value is a key component of early funding.•TIF could be a relevant source, especially if other taxing entities agree to participate.•City debt policy, limited operating surplus projected in the short-term, and lack of certainty in revenue growth is a limiting factorin the ability to issue meaningful General Fund backed debt.•Future additional capacity in the General Fund may be available as the City revises its annual pension liabilities in 2034. Additional analysis is required to confirm the potential use for this project.•Based on the assessment to date, the City should explore a phased delivery and a refined Phase 1. 95 96
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I. Discussion on Funding StrategyII. Follow up Items from May 20III. Updated Visuals IV. Phasing Plan & Business ContinuityV. Project Timeline1. Pre-entitlement2. Post-entitlement/ConstructionJune 24 Agenda
1. Provide feedback on the proposed program for the Downtown Project in preparation for entitlement submittal.2. Authorize City Manager to explore potential terms of disposition for 401/403 Hillcrest Drive property with Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD).3. Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3).Recommendations97 98 50
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1 2025 Annual School Crossing Guard Intersection Pedestrian & Vehicle CountCity Council Meeting (Department Report)May 20, 2025Nader Heydari, Public Works DirectorAkbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager •Council approved the first location in 1964•City standards have been used to analyzecrossing guard locations since 1999•The City's standards are more generousthan the State minimum standards (mostgenerous in Ventura County)•Program Budget is approx. $500,000/yr.Crossing Guard Program21 2 5/20/2025
2 2022 & 2023City Council and Traffic Commission reviewed PolicyFebruary 2023Council Adopts new Crossing Guard Standards & Policy Started 2023/24 school year (year 1). 2024/25 (year 2)Changes effective 2025/26 school yearBackground – Crossing Guard Program43 4 5/20/2025
3 NUMBER OFCROSSINGGUARDLOCATIONSBYAGENCY81232514481224514301020AgouraHillsCamarillo Fillmore Moorpark MoorparkUSDOxnard Pt.HuenemeSanta Paula Simi Valley ThousandOaksVentura(City)VenturaUSDWestlakeVillageData Collected Fall 2022 •Safe Routes to Schools Campaign•Enhanced pedestrian crossings withflashing beacons, signage, and striping(10 more installed in 2024)•Added Sidewalks & ADA across the City•Substantial investments in Bike Lanes•Active Transportation Plan (ATP)•Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP)Walkability/Ped Safety Improvements6 5 6
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•2023 Policy includes objective criteria (easier tomeet than state standards) to determine whichintersections eligible for Crossing Guard placement•Policy includes 2-year review process for countingpedestrians & vehicles to determine which sites willcontinue to be staffed with a Crossing Guard•Annual Process:•Staff performs annual counts in Spring•Counts reviewed by Public Works Director, whothen determines if they meet minimum standards•Staff reports annual findings to the TTAC within60 days, along with notification to City Council•Program adjustments made ahead of followingschool yearCrossing Guard Program Policy - Annual Process 87 8
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5 •2025 Counts completed and verified by PublicWorks Director on May 6, 2025.•The year's counts are the 2nd year of policy:•11 of the 24 locations do not meet theCity's lower thresholds.•10 of 11 have not met 2 years in a row•7 locations have not met 4 yrs in a row•18 of 24 do not meet state standardsCrossing Guard Program 2025 Results 9 13 INTERSECTIONSTHATMEETSTANDARDS(2025)Gainsborough Rd. / Dover Ave.Site 1 - Acacia ESHillcrest Dr. / Rancho Rd.Site 4 - Colina MSKimber Dr. / Havenside Ave.Site 6 - Cypress ESRedfield Ave. / Michael Dr.Site 7 - Earths ESWhitechapel Pl. / Sandhurst Ave.Site 11 - Lang Ranch ESErbes Rd. / Avenida de Las FloresSite 13 - Los Cerritos MSLa Granada Dr. / Wilder StreetSite 16 - Mates ESGainsborough Rd. / ManzanasSite 17 - Redwood MSBorchard Rd. / Theresa Dr.Site 18 - Sequoia MSVia Rio / Calle Del PradoSite 19 - Sycamore ES/MS 1Via Rio / Via MirabellaSite 21 - Sycamore ES/MS 3Camino Calandria / Darlington Dr.Site 22 - Weathersfield ESAvenida de Los Arboles / VelardeSite 24 - Wildwood ES 9 10
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6 11 INTERSECTIONSTHATDONOTMEETSTANDARDS(2025)Janss Rd. / Marlow St.Site 2 - Aspen ESLynn Rd. / Knollwood Dr.Site 3 - Banyan ESConejo School Rd / Los Feliz Dr.Site 5 - Conejo ES *Windsor Dr. / Spalding St.Site 8 - Glenwood ESCalle Damasco / Calle AlmendroSite 9 - Ladera ES 1Ave. De Los Arboles / Ave. De Las PlantasSite 10 - Ladera ES 2Whitechapel Pl. / Knightsbridge Ave.Site 12 - Lang Ranch ESCamino Manzanas / Marian Ave.Site 14 - Madrona ESBaxter St. / Kimber Dr.Site 15 - Maple ESVia Rio / Via Las BrisasSite 20 - Sycamore ES/MS 2Cascade Ave. / Panamint Ct.Site 23 - Westlake Hills ES* All Locations listed above other than Conejo Elementary have not met standards for > 2 years in a row •Results are similar to the past few years(several locations have very low usage)•The 2023 City Policy is providing benefits(7 additional intersections qualified)•The 10 locations that did not qualify inboth the 2024 and 2025 counts would bediscontinued for School Year 2025-26•The program will continue to adapt, grow,or contract to match annual countsSummary and Recommendations11 12 5/20/2025
7 Recommendations:1. Receive Report 2. If Desired, Direct staff to engage with CVUSD 3. Find that this is not a project under CEQA13