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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California May 20, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, and Mayor Newman present in chambers.
Also present: City Manager Andrew P. Powers, Chief Assistant City Attorney Patrick Hehir, Deputy City Manager Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, Finance Director Jaime Boscarino, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Nader Heydari, Cultural and Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Fire Chief Jeff Shea, Economic Development Analyst Dusty Russell, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Building Official Teodor Francu, Emergency Services Manager Grahame Watts, Senior Civil Engineer Jim Mashiko, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Information Technology Supervisor Atanas Beltchev, Cable Operations Supervisor Carl Jarecky, Senior Video Production Specialist Richard Swingler, Senior Video Production Specialist Ryan Palmer, Office Supervisor Alina Savulescu, Records Management Specialist Judy Freeman, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
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: Mayor Newman announced Item No. 12A - 2025 Crossing Guard Program Update - will be moved up and heard after Item No. 10A - Assembly Bill 2561 Vacant Positions Status.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Business Recognition Program
Mayor Newman introduced Economic Development Analyst Russell who introduced this month's Business Recognition award recipient Jacob Flame's Tang Soo Do University and presented a certificate to owners Kinsie and Jacob Flame.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Continued)
American Planning Association (APA) Award for General Plan 2045 Building Month Proclamation
Mayor Newman introduced Community Development Director Parker, Planning Division Manager Rice, and Building Official Francu and Community Development Department staff to recognize the City's American Planning Association Award for General Plan 2045 and presented a proclamation recognizing May as Building and Safety Month.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS: To be heard before 6:45 p.m. If additional speakers for public comments remain at 6:45 p.m., remainder of speakers may be called at the end of the meeting. (Resolution Nos. 2011-067/2023-008): To be heard before 6:45 p.m. If additional speakers for public comments remain at 6:45 p.m., remainder of speakers may be called at the end of the meeting. (Resolution Nos. 2011-066/067)
Speakers: Mike Houser, Camarillo (submitted document); Janice Wise, Newbury Park; Jessica Buckley, Thousand Oaks (no comment).
Written Statements: None.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify May 14, 2025; approve May 21, 2025, May 28, 2025, and June 4, 2025, subject to review and ratification
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of May 13, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
C. Thousand Oaks Boulevard Landscape Improvements Phase 2 (Cl 5653) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, plans, specifications, and Addenda No. 1 through No. 5 for construction the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Landscape Improvements Phase 2 (Cl 5653).
2. Award construction contract for the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Landscape Improvements Phase 2 (Cl 5653) to Environmental Construction, Inc. of Woodland Hills, CA, in the amount of $2,425,743.70, plus a contingency of $245,000.
3. Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 13592-2024 with D&D Engineering, Inc. (D&D) of North Hollywood, CA, for Construction Phase Support Services for the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Landscape Improvements Phase 2 (Cl 5653) in the amount of $116,795, for a revised not- to-exceed amount of $412,510, and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2026.
4. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $860,525 from A/C #142-0000- 311-1000 (Landscape Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #142-5310-632-8300 (Landscape Fund - Cl 5653 Thousand Oaks Boulevard Landscape Improvements Phase 2).
5. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $2,787,538.70 ($2,425,743.70 construction contract, $245,000 construction contract contingency, and $116,795 construction support services), from A/C 142-5310-632-8300 (Landscape Fund - CI 5653 Thousand Oaks Blvd Landscape Improvements).
6. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes in the design, plans, specifications, and working details of the project on work directives and change orders up to the project-approved contingency amount.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Thousand Oaks Boulevard Landscape Improvements Phase 2 (Cl 5653) (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
Environmental Quality Act (CA) pursuan to CR 15301(a), 15 al, anit 15304.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
D. Grant to Support California Data Collaborative Advanced Metering Infrastructure Membership Tier
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize acceptance of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Member Agency Administered Program (MAAP) Grant from the Calleguas Municipal Water District to partially offset membership dues in the California Data Collaborative (CaDC) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) tier, in the amount of $14,980 to support state regulatory water conservation compliance.
2. Approve budget appropriation and expense in FY 2024-25 in the amount of $16,000, with $14,980 from A/C #611-0000-437-9900 (Water Fund, Revenue From City/Dist/Agency/Other) and $1,020 from A/C #611-0000-341-9900 (Water Fund, Net Position), to A/C #611-8025-686-6600 (Water Fund - Membership/Dues/Subscriptions).
3. 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 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
E. Legal Services For Mobile Home Park Issues
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize City Attorney to enter into a legal services agreement for services relating to Mobile Home Park issues, in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000.
2. Approve budget appropriation and authorize expenditure in FY 2024-25 up to $200,000 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #001-1610-611-5199 (General Fund - Legal/Other)
3. 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 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
F. Initiation of Judicial Foreclosure
RESOLUTION ORDERING COMMENCEMENT OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE
ACTIONS PURSUANT TO MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982 TO COLLECT DELINQUENT SPECIAL TAX INSTALLMENTS AND
DIRECTING REMOVAL OF DELINQUENT SPECIAL TAX INSTALLMENTS
FROM COUNTY TAX ROLL
RES. NO. 2025-016
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution authorizing judicial foreclosure of delinquent special taxes, including penalties and interest, in Community Facilities District No. 1994-1 (Marketplace Public Pedestrian, Traffic Circulation and Parking Facilities) (CFD 1994-1).
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 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
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9. CONSENT A ENDAR (Conned)
Legal Services Agreements with Workplace Investigators
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Attorney to enter into legal services agreements with workplace investigators in an amount not to exceed $125,000 in FY 2024-25 and not to exceed $125,000 in FY 2025-26.
2. Approve budget appropriation and authorize expenditure in the amount of $125,000 in FY 2024-25 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #001-1610-611-56-13 (General Fund, Investigative Services).
3. Find that this action does not constitute a project as identified in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Assembly Bill 2561 Vacant Positions Status
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Human Resources Director Green.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
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*12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. 2025 Crossing Guard Program Update
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report of upcoming changes for the 2025/2026 School Year.
2. If desired, authorize staff to engage with the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) on options for future program oversight, including possible transfer of the program to CVUSD.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Presented by Public Works Director Heydari. Deputy City Manager Alikhan, Director of Strategic Communication & Public Affairs South, Police Chief Paris, Chief Assistant City Attorney Hehir, and City Manager Powers responded to questions. Emergency Services Manager Watts and Senior Civil Engineer Mashiko available for questions. Additional information supplemental packet.
Speakers: Betsy Connolly, Thousand Oaks; Kinsie Flame, Newbury Park; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Dylan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Tristan Buss, Thousand Oaks; Juliet Skidmore, Thousand Oaks; Devin Lucarelli, Thousand Oaks; Gerald Ludlow, Newbury Park.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
City Council recess 8:37 p.m.; reconvened 8:54 p.m.
11. STUDY SESSIONS:
A. Downtown Thousand Oaks Project (CI 5540) - City Council Workshop #1 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Provide feedback on the proposed program for the Downtown Project in preparation for entitlement submittal.
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11. STUDY SESSIONS: (Continued)
A. Downtown Thousand Oaks Project (Cl 5540) - City Council Workshop #1 (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
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).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Downtown Thousand Oaks Project (Cl 5540) - City Council Workshop #1 Study Session presented by Deputy City Manager Alikhan. Community & Cultural Services Director Serret, Finance Director Boscarino, Senior Planner Kendall, Director of Strategic Communication & Public Affairs South, and Amitabh Barthakur, Principal for HR&A Consultants available for questions.
Speakers: William Maple, Newbury Park; Lina Dion-Inglis, Thousand Oaks; Jim Friedl, Conejo Recreation and Park District; Danielle Borja, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce; Al Lowe, Camarillo; Sheree Solieman, Calabasas; Kyle Rohrbach, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: Chuck Huffer, Thousand Oaks; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks; Laylanie Valenzuela, Thousand Oaks; Adonna Ebrahimi, Thousand Oaks; Jamey Sinardi, Thousand Oaks.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: None.
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None.
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
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16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the June 10, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 10:58 p.m. to Regular Meeting on June 10, - Signed by:
David Newman
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David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
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Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: May 15, 2025
MINUTES APPROVED: June 10, 2025
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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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