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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor/Authority Chair David Newman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California.
Mayor/Authority Chair Newman announced that Councilmember/Authority Director Gutierrez was participating remotely under Just Cause Circumstance guidelines of the Brown Act due to a physical disability need after making the request in writing and confirmed that there was no one 18 years or older present with Councilmember/Authority Director Gutierrez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers/Authority Directors Adam, Engler, Taylor, and Mayor/Authority Chair Newman present in chambers. Councilmember/Authority Director Gutierrez present via video conference.
Also present: City Manager/Authority Executive Director Andrew P. Powers, City Attorney Tracy M. Noonan, Assistant City Manager Ingrid Hardy, Deputy_City Manager Akbar Alikhan, City Clerk/Authority Secretary Laura B. Maguire, Finance Director/City Treasurer/Authority Treasurer Jaime Boscarino, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Nader Heydari, Cultural & Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Deputy Public Works Director John Minkel, Water Quality Supervisor Paul Jorgensen, Chief Assistant City Attorney Patrick Hehir, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Community Services Analyst Sarah Mailes, Deputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, Information Technology Supervisor Atanas Beltchev, Cable Operations Supervisor Carl Jarecky, Senior Video Specialist Richard Swingler, Senior Video Specialist Ryan Palmer, Assistant Analyst Christy Glaubke, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation: Danielle Cheree Williams vs. The City of Thousand Oaks, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2023013161CUPP; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation: City of Thousand Oaks vs. Glenn R. Packard, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
2024CUMC031848; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation: Jesus Sanchez vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
2023CUPP016508; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE CLAIM - Workers' Compensation, Claimant Robert Walker, Claim No.: 4A24093XJ59-0001, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95(a).
E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE CLAIM - Workers' Compensation, Claimant Bret Sherman, Claim No.: 4A22010CRKH-0001, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95(a).
F. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE CLAIM - Workers' Compensation, Claimant Daniel Zarate, Claim No.: THWC-2115, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95(a).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m.
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4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to report at 6:00 p.m.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor/Authority Chair Newman led the pledge of allegiance.
6. AB 2449 ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING OR AGENDA ITEM:
Mayor Newman announced Item 13.A. - Council on Aging Annual Report - will be moved up and heard after the Consent Calendar.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS: To be heard before 6:45 p.m. If additional speakers for public comments remain at 6:45 p.m., remainder of speakers may be called at the end of the meeting. (Resolution Nos. 2011-067/2023-008): To be heard before 6:45 p.m. If additional speakers for public comments remain at 6:45 p.m., remainder of speakers may be called at the end of the meeting. (Resolution Nos. 2011-066/067)
Speakers: Dianna Terry, Newbury Park; Jesus Orozco, Thousand Oaks; Katie Yant, Newbury Park; Hayden Martinez, Ojai (submitted document); Marisa Pichie, Thousand Oaks; Joseph Alfano, Newbury Park; Melissa Soriano, Newbury Park; Jill Elsemore, Newbury Park; Irene Rowland, Thousand Oaks; Pamela Lopez, Westlake Village; Eva Castro, Thousand Oaks; Liz Hoskinson, Thousand Oaks; Dori Fotsch, Thousand Oaks; Ariele Andalon, Newbury Park; Christina Hernandez, Thousand Oaks; Alison Murphy, Simi Valley; Holly, Westlake Village; Stacy Galer, Westlake Village; Yaretzi Alvarez, Thousand Oaks; Jennifer Quintero, Thousand Oaks; Rachel Gubner, Thousand Oaks; Laura Cruz, Oak Park; Kyle Rohrbach, Thousand Oaks; Edward Nielson, Westlake Village; Rossanna Guerra, Thousand Oaks; Janie Ahlberg, Newbury Park; Willie Lubka, Thousand Oaks; Dan Twedt, Thousand Oaks; Gabe Teran, Oxnard; Danielle Blum, Thousand Oaks; Kelley Smith, Westlake Village; Mylo Wagner, Thousand Oaks; Lynda Karl, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: Charlotte Gibson, Westlake Village; Jane Gibson, Newbury Park; Annette Gonzalez, Newbury Park; Sandra Martinez, Camarillo; Lorin Uyematsu, Camarillo; Anahy Virgen, Thousand Oaks; Ruth Virgen, Thousand Oaks; Jacqueline Van Wagner, Newbury Park; Giselle Gonzalez, Newbury Park.
City Councilmembers briefly addressed public comments.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Additional information supplemental packet pertaining to Items 9L, 9P, and 9Q.
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify June 25, 2025, and July 2, 2025; approve July 9, 2025, July 16, 2025, July 23, 2025, July 30, 2025, August 6, 2025, August 13, 2025, and August 20, 2025, subject to review and ratification
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of June 24, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
C. Resident Commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve reappointment of Angela Bradley as the Resident Commissioner to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners, for a two-year term beginning June 1, 2025, and expiring on May 31, 2027.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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D. Clean California Community Designation Program
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the City's participation in the Clean California Community Designation Program and sign the pledge.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
E. Bank of America Performing Arts Center Resident Companies RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Cabrillo Music Theatre, Inc., DBA 5-Star Theatricals as a Resident Company of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center for the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
2. Approve New West Symphony Association as a Resident Company of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center for the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
3. Approve Pacific Festival Ballet, as a Resident Company of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center for the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
4. Find that these actions do not constitute a project, as defined by the California Environment Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
F. Improvements at Kelley (Cl 5752) and Lang Ranch (CI 5753) Pump Stations, and Meadows (Cl 5754) and Oakbrook (Cl 5755) Reservoirs RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Improvements at Kelley (Cl 5752) and Lang Ranch (CI 5753) Pump Stations, and Meadows (Cl 5754) and Oakbrook (Cl 5755) Reservoirs 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 Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
G. Thousand Oaks Public Financing Authority Annual Update RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file annual update.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
H. Purchase of Vehicles
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve "piggyback" purchase of two GapVax Vac Trucks from Plumbers Depot Inc. (Hawthorne, CA) through Sourcewell Contract No. 101221-GPV for replacement of assets #5660-009 and #8220-241 for a cost of $1,842,700.22.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $95,202 in FY 2025-26 as follows: $26,351 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund - Fund Balance) to A/C #001-5660-631-8400 (Stormwater Equipment Over $10,000) and $68,851 from A/C #621-0000-341-9900 (Wastewater Fund, Net Position) to A/C #621- 8220-685-8400 (Wastewater Equipment Over $10,000).
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
H. Purchase of Vehicles (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
3. Authorize expenditure/expense in the amount of $1,842,700.22 as follows:
$921,350.11 from A/C #001-5660-631-8400 (General Fund - Stormwater Equipment Over $10,000) partially offset in the amount of $411,159 by A/C #001-5660-631-8900 (General Fund - Stormwater Fixed Asset Replacement) and $921,350.11 from A/C #621-8220-685-8400 (Wastewater Equipment Over $10,000) partially offset in the amount of $435,663 by A/C #621-8220-685-8900 (Wastewater Fixed Asset Replacement).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
1. Polybutylene Service and Valve Replacement Projects (CI 5688 and Cl 5689) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Polybutylene Service Replacement (Cl 5688) and Valve Replacement (Cl 5689) Projects 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 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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Citywide Janitorial Supplies Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve use of "piggyback" agreement using the Region 14 Education Service Center (ESC), Texas, Contract No. 152611 through Omnia Partners with award to Network Services Company dba Network Distribution (Network Distribution) (Schaumberg, IL) for purchase of janitorial supplies through local supplier, Waxie, for a 2-year term from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods through May 31, 2029, in a not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.
2. Authorize expenditure of $400,000 for the duration of the contract from various General Fund accounts.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
K. City Manager Authority During Summer Recess
RESOLUTION DELEGATING CERTAIN INTERIM AUTHORITY TO CITY
MANAGER
RES. NO. 2025-023
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution granting City Manager authority for designated actions during summer recess, July 9, 2025, through August 25, 2025.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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L. Memoranda of Understanding with Represented Bargaining Units, Salary Schedules, and Classification and Compensation Study
RESOLUTION ADOPTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THOUSAND OAKS CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (TOCEA) AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-034
RES. NO. 2025-024
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THOUSAND
OAKS CITY EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (TOCEA) AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020
RES. NO. 2025-025
RESOLUTION ADOPTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES [THOUSAND OAKS MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION (TOMA)] AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-036 RES. NO. 2025-026
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES [THOUSAND OAKS MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION (TOMA)] AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021 RES. NO. 2025-027
RESOLUTION ADOPTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (SMA) AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-038
RES. NO. 2025-028
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR SENIOR
MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL, AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES
[SENIOR MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (SMA)] AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-022
RES. NO. 2025-029
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW SALARY SCHEDULE FOR HOURLY
EMPLOYEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-023
RES. NO. 2025-030
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution adopting Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thousand Oaks City Employee Association (TOCEA) and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-034.
2. Adopt resolution establishing new salary schedule for General Employees (TOCEA) and General Hourly Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024- 020.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
L. Memoranda of Understanding with Represented Bargaining Units, Salary Schedules, and Classification and Compensation Study (Continued) RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
3. Adopt resolution adopting MOU with Thousand Oaks Management Association (TOMA) and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-036.
4. Adopt resolution establishing new salary schedule for Professional Employees (TOMA) and Professional Hourly Employees, and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-021.
5. Adopt resolution adopting MOU with Senior Management Association (SMA) and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-038.
6. Adopt resolution establishing new salary schedule for Senior Management and Supervisory Employees (SMA) and SMA Hourly Employees, and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-022.
7. Adopt resolution establishing new salary schedule for Hourly Employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-023.
8. Find that this action is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
M. Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging reappointment of Dorothy Hatfield and Nivedita Vaidya to serve two-year terms ending July 2027.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointments of Penny Greenblatt, Patricia Lownes, and Karen Pavic-Zabinski to serve two-year terms ending July 2027.
3. Approve Council on Aging appointment of Jean Kammerer to fill an unscheduled vacancy and finish the term ending July 2026.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
M. Council on Aging Appointments (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
N. Public Emergency Declaration - Lynn Road Sinkhole and Storm Drain Replacement (Cl 5670)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Confirm Public Emergency Declaration by City Manager on June 24, 2025, pursuant to Thousand Oaks Municipal Code (TOMC) 3-10.308 (requires four- fifths vote).
2. Pursuant to Public Emergency Declaration, waive bid process set forth in TOMC 3-10.305.
3. Authorize City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with J & H Engineering General Contractors, Inc. (Camarillo, CA) in an amount not to exceed $781,200, plus a contingency of $78,120.
4. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $374,320 from A/C #001-0000- 311-1000 (General Fund - Fund Balance) to A/C #001-5310-631-8300 (CI 5670, Corrugated Metal Pipe Replacements Project).
So struct exact 7120 contingency, and 1.0 city turnished superio and materials) from A/C #001-5310-631-8300 (Cl 5670, Corrugated Metal Pipe Replacements FY 2025-27).
6. Find that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15302.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
O. Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $50,000 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #001-4020- 624-5710 (General Fund - Payment to Other Agencies) in FY 2024-25 for animal care and control services.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
P. Lease Agreement with Cabrillo Music Theatre, Inc., DBA 5-Star Theatricals RECOMMENDATION:
1. If Resident Company status is granted, approve Lease Agreement with Cabrillo Music Theatre Inc., DBA 5-Star Theatricals (5-Star) for a month-to- month agreement term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, or through the corresponding period of Resident Company status, whichever is sooner.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
Q. Lease Agreement with New West Symphony Association
RECOMMENDATION:
1. If Resident Company status is granted, approve Lease Agreement with New West Symphony Association (New West), for a month-to-month agreement term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, or through the corresponding period of Resident Company status, whichever is sooner.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
*13. COMMITTEE/COMISSION/BOARD REPORTS:
A. Council on Aging Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive Council on Aging (COA) Annual Report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Council on Aging Vice Chair Dorothy Hatfield and Commissioner Joseph Donohue. Community Services Analyst Mailes available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
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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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Sewer Use and Discharge Local Limits Ordinance Updates
ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 5 "SERVICE AND GENERAL DISCHARGE REGULATIONS" AND REPEALING TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 6 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 6 ENTITLED "SEWER USE REGULATIONS"
1ST READING
ORDINANCE ADJUSTING AND SETTING RATES, DISCHARGE LIMITS AND
FEES OF THE CITY WASTEWATER DIVISION (UNCODIFIED)
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) repealing certain sections of Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 5 "Service and General Discharge Regulations" and repealing Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 6 in its entirety and adding Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 6 entitled "Sewer Use Regulations."
2. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance Adjusting and Setting Rates, Discharge Limits and Fees of the City Wastewater Division (Local Limits).
3. Find that this action is exempt from further review under Section 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Water Quality Supervisor Jorgensen. Public Works Director Heydari, Deputy Public Works Director Minkel, and Larry Walker & Associates Consultant Gorman Lau available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
City Council recess 8:00 p.m.; reconvened 8:15 p.m.
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11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. Downtown Thousand Oaks General Plan Amendment Initiation, Concurrent Processing Request, and Declaration of Surplus Lands
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO
THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR CERTAIN CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY, TO DIRECT STAFF TO STUDY AND PROPOSE
POSSIBLE REFINEMENTS TO THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AS NEEDED,
AND TO ALLOW CONCURRENT PROCESSING OF ENTITLEMENT
APPLICATIONS FOR CONTEMPLATED DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY-
OWNED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CIVIC ARTS PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND
FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL RES. NO. 2025-031
RESOLUTION DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG EAST
THOUSAND OAKS BOULEVARD (APN 670-018-1270, PORTIONS OF APNS 670-018-1110, 670-018-1260, 670-018-1250, 671-024-0450, AND A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WEST OF 1964 E. THOUSAND OAKS BLVD) IS NON-
EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, APPROVING THE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT, AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15060(C) AND 15312 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
RES. NO. 2025-032
RESOLUTION DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED ON A PORTION OF THE PARCEL AT 2100 E. THOUSAND OAKS BLVD. (APN 671- 024-0450) IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, AND FINDING THAT SUCH
DECLARATION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OR IS EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061
RES. NO. 2025-033
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
A. Downtown Thousand Oaks General Plan Amendment Initiation, Concurrent Processing Request, and Declaration of Surplus Lands (Continued) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution declaring the intention to consider an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan for certain City-owned property, directing staff to study and propose possible refinements to the land use designations applied to the proposed project area as needed, allowing concurrent processing of the legislative action and project entitlements for the proposed Downtown Thousand Oaks project, and finding that such declaration does not constitute a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; however, even if the actions contemplated herein constituted a project, the actions are exempt under Section 15061(b)(3).
2. Adopt resolution declaring that pursuant to Government Code Section 54221, portions of certain real property located at Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 670-018-1110, 670-018-1270, 670-018-1260, 670-018-1250, and 671-024-0450 are non-exempt surplus land, approving the requisite notice of availability, authorizing the City Manager to take any other required steps to comply with the Surplus Land Act for said parcels, and finding that such declaration is exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c) and 15312 of the CEQA guidelines.
3. Adopt resolution declaring that pursuant to Government Code Section 54221, a portion of that certain real property comprised of 0.17 acres and located at APN 671-024-0450 is exempt surplus land and finding that such action does not qualify as a "project" as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15378; however, even if the actions contemplated herein constituted a project, the actions are exempt under Section 15061(b)(3).
Presented by Senior Planner Kendall and Deputy City Manager Alikhan. Chief Assistant City Attorney Hehir responded to questions. Community Development Director Parker and Consultant Anthony Tomasello available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
Mayor Newman, City Manager Powers, City Attorney Noonan, and City Councilmembers recognized Chief Assistant City Attorney Hehir's last City Council meeting and wished him well in retirement.
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
B. Crossing Guard Program Update
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive staff report and update on Crossing Guard Program for the 2025-26 School Year, in accordance with City Council-approved 2023 Crossing Guard Policy.
2. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) for a contractor to administer the City Crossing Guard Program, for the locations that meet the City's policy.
3. Direct staff to identify future projects) to apply the Crossing Guard Program budget differential, if any, that can be applied to enhance walkability and bicycle improvements citywide.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Public Works Director Heydari. City Manager Powers and City Attorney Noonan responded to questions. Deputy Public Works Director Gerber available for questions. Additional information supplemental packets.
Speakers: Janie Ahlberg, Newbury Park; Kinsie Flame, Newbury Park; Mark Perryman, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez to vote on recommendations individually.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez to amend Mayor Pro Tem Taylor's motion to approve recommendation #1 and find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act to include language that says to hold in abeyance the removal of the crossing guard locations pursuant to the policy for a minimum of one year.
Failed 2-3 by the following vote:
Ayes - Gutierrez, Newman
Noes - Adam, Engler, Taylor
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
B. Crossing Guard Program Update (Continued)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff's recommendation #1 and find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Passed 3-2 by the following vote:
Ayes - Engler, Taylor, Newman
Noes - Gutierrez, Adam
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staffs recommendation #2 and find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff's recommendation #3, including finding that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, directing staff to identify future projects) to apply the Crossing Guard Program budget differential, if any, that can be applied to enhance walkability and bicycle improvements citywide, such as Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and light signals, and to continue to try to beef up the counts at locations to meet City policy to increase crossing guards, as well as other councilmember requests as follows: Councilmember Gutierrez requested staff investigate outreach and prioritize data in cooperation with Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), or encourage a study to see how the removal of crossing guards disproportionally impacts minority community members; Councilmember Engler requested staff leverage traffic calming strategies at the locations serving schools, such as flashing crosswalks, curb bulb outs, and other improvements to help kids cross the street; Mayor Pro Tem Taylor requested investment in making intersections safer where there are no other intersection devices and no crossing guards; and Mayor Newman requested any savings realized be used exclusively for school safety, including what Councilmember Engler mentioned, to increase safety in getting to school and continue discussions with school district in a collaborative way.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
C. Benefits and Compensation for Executive Managers
RESOLUTION ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND
COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026
RES. NO. 2025-034
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution amending the benefits and compensation resolution for Executive Managers and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-026.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Human Resources Director Green.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None.
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Attorney Compensation and Employment Agreement Amendment
RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION AND ELEVENTH AMENDMENT
TO AGREEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
AND CITY ATTORNEY
RES. NO. 2025-035
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution approving compensation and eleventh amendment to employment agreement for City Attorney (Contract No. 9799-2012).
2. Find that this is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Human Resources Director Green.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
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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15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS: (Continued)
B. City Manager Compensation and Employment Agreement Amendment
RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION AND EIGHTH AMENDMENT
TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
AND CITY MANAGER
RES. NO. 2025-036
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution approving compensation and eighth amendment to employment agreement for City Manager (Contract No. 11382-2017).
2. Find that this is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Human Resources Director Green.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff's recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes - Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes - None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager/Authority Executive Director Powers provided an update on the August 26, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
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18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 10:49 p.m. to Regular Meeting on August 26, 2025.
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David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
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