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Table of Contents
Page No.
Table of Contents 2
City Profile 3
Demographic Snapshot 4
Status & Challenges 5
State and Federal Funding Impacts 6
Citywide Goals 7-8
City Council Priorities 9-11
Basic Principles 12-13
Time-sensitive Legislation 14
Issue Specific Legislation:
a. Telecommunications/Technology 15
b. Infrastructure/Transportation/Mobility 16
c. Housing/Affordable Housing 16-17
d. Unsheltered/Unhoused 17
e. Public Safety 17-18
f. Energy Efficiency, Environment and Sustainability 18 g. Open Space and Wildlife Corridor 18
h. Water/Stormwater/Wastewater 19
i. Economic Development 20
j. Land Use/ Business Improvement District 20
k. Tourism/Arts/Cultural and Community Services 21
Regional Interests 22
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City Profile
The City of Thousand Oaks is a premier community recognized for being one of the most desirable places in all of California to live, work, recreate, and raise a family. Located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in Ventura County, Thousand Oaks is nestled against the Santa Monica Mountains and with over 15,000 acres of natural, publicly owned open space located within the City’s boundaries.
One-Third Designated Open Space
The City prides itself on its designated open space with 150 miles of trails for hiking, biking, or just leisurely walking.
Efforts at local electricity generation have also been very successful, especially at the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Thousand Oaks is a Tree City, USA, and has been
named one of the county's greenest cities.
Family Oriented
The City has been designated one of the safest cities in the US and one of 10 great cities to raise your kids. Thousand Oaks is home to some of the nation's top schools, outstanding parks, and a myriad of shopping opportunities, including one of the largest auto malls in the nation. Visit the tourism district website at www.Conejo.com for more information.
Cultural Arts Destination
Another source of pride is the Civic Arts Plaza. Opened in 1994, this jewel of cultural arts has become a beacon of the region featuring world-class entertainment, musicals, concerts, children’s shows, ballets, and much more.
Partners with Business
Thousand Oaks values collaboration with residents and
businesses. This commitment to public-private
partnerships is most evident in the adoption of the City’s blueprint for a revitalized downtown, the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Specific Plan. Some of the City’s most
impressive accomplishments have come in the realm of
infrastructure improvements. Public infrastructure
enhances quality of life and ensures the mobility of
residents and businesses, now and in the future.
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Demographic Snapshot
Thousand Oaks is located between Los Angeles
and Santa Barbara in southern Ventura County,
California. It is a General Law City with a
Council/Manager form of government.
• Population- 122,468
• 55 square miles
• Surrounded by 35% dedicated open space.
• Beginning in 2024, City Councilmembers will
be elected by district.
• Five Councilmembers serve four -year staggered terms.
• Each year, the City Council appoints a Mayor.
• City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and Commission members.
• City Council is responsible for adopting the budget, enacting ordinances, and basic City policies.
• The City of Thousand Oaks was incorporated in 1964 without a general municipal property tax.
• Sales tax remains the primary source of revenue.
• Sales tax combined with fees, service charges, transient occupancy tax, vehicle license fees, business licenses, and investment earnings supports government operations and services to the community.
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Status and Challenges
Current Status
Thousand Oaks is a low-tax City. Despite the impacts of the Great Recession and the dissolution of redevelopment agencies, the economy has made modest improvements.
The City has adapted to the new normal in its maintenance mode, with reductions in personnel and expenditures and little impact on core services to residents.
Potential Challenges
Although the local economy remains steady, with a low unemployment rate and rising median home prices, there are potential impacts on the horizon that will challenge the City’s sustainability:
• Shift in sales from brick-and-mortar stores to
online outlets negatively impacts local point-of-
sale transactions.
• State mandates with penalties to develop both
affordable housing and transitional housing for
the unsheltered.
• Continued risk of wildfires and drought.
• Maintenance costs outpacing Streets and
Roads Fund and Lighting and Landscaping
Fund.
• Costs to comply with Storm Water and
Wastewater Permits.
• Costs to comply with solid waste diversion
mandate.
• Costs of pension obligations continue to grow.
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Federal and State
Funding Impacts
Federal Funding Impacts
• New White House claw-back provisions
on unobligated grant funds.
• New expedited grant deadlines by the
White House for the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation
Reduction Act.
• New White House reductions in the
federal workforce are causing delays in
processing applications/grants and loss of
key agency contacts and program managers.
• Continual reductions to formula grants , e.g., Community Development Block Grants, impact services to low-income residents and affordable housing projects.
• Mandatory grant applications tied to Congressionally Directed Spending awards.
State Funding Impacts
• Dissolution of local redevelopment agencies shifting property tax increment revenue to the State and reducing cities’ ability to leverage affordable housing.
• Suspension of State-mandated funding, elimination of State library funding, and taking away of motor vehicle license fee revenues. Cal Cities estimates that the State owes cities $ 1 billion in unfunded mandate reimbursements.
• Unfunded mandates to produce both affordable housing units and housing for the unsheltered.
• Threat of penalties by the State Attorney General for not producing affordable housing and housing for the unsheltered.
• State’s budget deficit for FY 2025-26 ranging from $12-20 billion.
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Citywide Goals for
FY 2025-26 & 2026-27
A. Create a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive government and community regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, language, education, and/or socio-economic status.
B. Provide municipal government leadership which is open and responsive to residents, and is characterized by ethical behavior, stability, promoting public trust, transparency, confidence in the future, and cooperative interaction among civic leaders, residents, business representatives, and staff, while recognizing and respecting legitimate differences of opinion on critical issues facing the City.
C. Operate City government in a fiscally and managerially responsible and prudent manner to ensure that the City of Thousand Oaks remains one of California's most desirable places to live, work, visit, recreate, and raise a family.
D. Maintain strong commitment to public safety
(including Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services,
and Emergency Management) to ensure City remains
one of the safest Cities in the United States with a
population over 100,000.
E. Complete ring of open space around the City; protect and preserve ridgelines, natural habitat, and designated open space areas, while balancing needs for wildfire
mitigation.
F. Provide and enhance essential infrastructure to ensure that the goals and policies of the Thousand Oaks General Plan are carried out and the City retains its role and reputation as a leader in protecting the environment and preserving limited natural resources.
G. Continue City's commitment to community and cultural programs and services (such as Performing Arts/Theatres, Libraries, TOTV, Visual Arts, Youth and Senior Programs).
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H. Participate in public- private and multi-jurisdictional opportunities to ensure residents have access to high levels of parks, recreation, education and leisure programs and services.
I. Maintain a strong local employment base geared toward retaining high-quality businesses; sustain a healthy business community; and diversify the local economy, with a specific emphasis on small businesses and high technology/biomedical jobs.
J. Implement high-quality revitalization projects within Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Newbury Road Areas; develop a pedestrian-oriented, viable, and self-sustaining "Downtown;” and continue to support production of long-term affordable housing.
K. Prepare for transition of City workforce by ensuring that sufficient succession planning takes place to develop an employment base which is reflective of the community’s demographics.
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Top Priorities
FY 2025-26
1. Homelessness – Open 30 units at “Thrive Grove” navigation center on Lawrence Drive | Carefully oversee and adjust site operations | Evaluate funding opportunities and need for additional entitled 20-unit site expansion | Continue vigorous legal and political engagement related to former Quality Inn “Project Homekey” site | In conjunction with Thousand Oaks Police Department, continue refining enforcement and support strategies at various problematic locations across the community
2. Downtown Project – Contemplate
funding strategies for project design and
construction and provide direction |
Consider key design and engineering
decisions for phased development of
Downtown Project | Consider targeted
alterations to Thousand Oaks Boulevard
within the downtown core | Complete
environmental review and prepare for
public hearing | Continue robust ongoing
community engagement
3. Fiscal Sustainability – Construct and
consider two-year Operational and Capital
Improvement Budgets | Commence labor
negotiations and consider contract agreements | Complete User Fee study and consider updates | Complete updated Water and Wastewater rate studies | Advocate for creative State and Federal funding sources to support affordable housing production
4. Housing Production – Meet with each currently entitled major project applicant for a status conference and develop comprehensive update report for City Council |Collaborate with owners to attempt to address any specific
City-controlled impediments to construction
of their projects |
Continue work with People’s Self Help Housing on the affordable for-sale housing project at Hillcrest Drive and Erbes Road to promote funding solutions needed to advance
the project | Encourage the development of for-sale in addition to rental housing stock
5. Economic Development – Identify and hire next Economic Development Manager | Educate property owners on development incentives (i.e. lot consolidation) and modified land use designations | Continue to facilitate investment in the Thousand Oaks biotechnology
and aerospace cluster, with specific focus on newly constructed spec-built lab spaces | Complete development hearing for 16-building Shapell industrial project in Rancho Conejo | In conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, streamline filming and special event permit process to better support the unique needs of local non-profits and the film industry
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6. Comprehensive General Plan Implementation – Advance full Zoning Code and Sign Program Update | Proactively work with property owners to better understand new land use designations in the plan | Process development applications and specific plan requests for key redevelopment sites (Oaks Mall, Janss Marketplace, former drive-in site, etc.) |
Carefully monitor housing production as it relates to Housing Element compliance 7 . Public Safety, Community-Based Emergency Preparedness, and Wildfire Mitigation– Collaborate with the District Attorney’s Office to advance Memorandum Of U
nderstanding and site the East County Family Justice Center | Leverage advanced technology to support law enforcement and fire district | Strengthen efforts to promote r
esidential emergency preparedness and home hardening education with Ventura County Office of Emergency Services, Ventura County Fire, and “Ventura County Firesafe Councils” by collaborating to produce effective short form video content and outreach campaigns | Work to incorporate regulatory changes associated with new fire hazard regulations and more modern wildfire preparedness across the community | Furth er
e
nhance resiliency by installing additional backup power generation to both intersections and water facilities along with reflective traffic signal taping to prepare for prolonged power outages
8 . Environmental Sustainability – Complete the shift of renewable energy projects at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant to City control | Continue Climate and Environmental Actio
n Plan
implementation items,
i
ncluding encouraging a
commun
ity reduction in
the use of gas-powered
l
awn equipment | Prepare
for large-scale investment
in electri
cal vehicle
infra
structure | Connect
Active
Transportation Plan
to
targeted investment in
e
nhancing bicycle and
pedestrian projects
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9. Public Works
Infras
tructure Investments
– Co
mplete Active
Transportation Plan with
robust engagement, including
citywide bicycle network and
exploration and pursuit of
grant opportunities
|
C
omplete next two-year
citywide pavement
reh
abilitation project |
Advance Lynn Road bike lane
imp
rovements in conjunction
with Caltrans | Rehabilitate
damaged areas of sidewalk infrastructure through use of both in-house an d
con
tractual resources | Rehabilitate public medians with drought tolerant lan
dscaping | Maintain aging infrastructure
1 0. Technology Investments – Begin implementation of City Council adopted Information Technology Strategic Plan | Hire agency’s Chief Information O
fficer/Chief Technology Officer leadership position and begin departmental migration | Enhance GIS architecture and data with improved features and user interface for the public | Initiate “Enterprise Resource Planning” (ERP) scop
ing exercise.
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Legislative Platform
Basic Advocacy Principles
The
City of Thousand Oaks supports legislation as it adheres to City policies, maintenance of services to its residents, quality of life, environment, resources, and local control. The foundation for its legislative priorities is to strengthen local control, ensure Thousand Oaks maintains, protects, or improves its reserves, as well as reforms and enacts current policies that are essential to meeting the community’s needs.
Ba
sic Principles
A.
Local Control
1 . Oppose legislation that preempts local
a
uthority.
2 . Oppose legislation that mandates changes
that interrupt City’s operations, and service to
the community or impair or weaken its
infra
structure.
3 . Advocate for legislation that enhances local
control of resources and provides measures
that allow the City Council to address the
needs of City residents.
B.
Local Budget
1 . Oppose legislation that negatively impacts the City’s fiscal viability by adding f
urther financial burdens through unfunded mandates.
2 . Oppose legislation that reduces the City’s revenue base. 3 . Oppose legislation that cuts or shifts State or Federal funding for existing programs and services (e.g., Federal Community Development Block Grant, Gas Tax,
Warehouse tax, etc.)
4. Advocate for State and Federal funding that supports City infrastructure and projects.
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5 . Support the reform of the local government finance structure that establishes l
ong-term financial stability to assure future growth and provide needed public facilities and services.
6 . Support the enactment of revenue measures and fees that close the gap b
etween the tax revenue from development and the cost of providing public services.
7. Support discretionary revenue sources to cities over directed and limited sou
rces.
8. Advocate for fair implementation and distribution of State Infrastructure Bond funds to assure the City has access to receiving an adequate share for local improvements and programs.
9 . Support legislation that creates tax equity from e-commerce and online shopping, including local fulfillment centers.
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Tim
e Sensitive Legislation
A. Regio
nal Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
Reform
Wo
rk closely with the Southern California Association of
Governments to provide input and suggestions for
reforming the current RHNA process.
B. T
ax Equity and Fulfillment Centers
S
upport advocacy efforts by the League of California Cities that create tax equity from e -commerce and online
shopping, including local fulfillment centers.
C. Bay Delta
S
upport advocacy efforts by the Calleguas Municipal Water District and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to champion the importance of the planning of the Delta Conveyance Project in ensuring reliable and sustainable operation of the State Water Project (SWP).
D. T
ransportation Development Act (TDA)
Fare
box Recovery Ratio Reform
Monitor the State’s proposed reforms for
impacts on local control and advocate for
continued use of TDA funds for local streets
and roads.
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I
ssue Specific Legislation
A. Telecommunications/Internet/Technology
1 . Oppose legislation that negatively impacts the City’s authority to manage a
nd control public right-of-way and receive compensation for its use. 2 . Oppose legislation that pre -empts local authority over height limitations, su
perimposing additional infrastructure on existing infrastructure and local p
ermitting process.
3 . Oppose legislation that pre -empts local authority to develop and broadcast p
ublic, educational, and governmental access channels, community programming, and related services.
4 . Support legislation that allows for the use of public, educational and governmental (PEG) access fees for not only equipment but also personnel, programming and related expenses.
5 . Oppose legislation that negatively impacts residents by eliminating “
redlining” or “cherry picking” and precludes equal access to affordable cable television, Internet and digital/broadband services. 6 . Support increased opportunities and funding for broadband deployment to provide access to seniors, youth and low-income residents. 7 . Support increased funding opportunities to support broadband access at public facilities including libraries, community centers and government centers.
8 . Support grants for the development of broadband kits (laptop, Wi -Fi spots, e
tc.) at the libraries for public lending to those who lack equipment and broadband connectivity for access to online education, employment opportunities and entertainment.
9 . Advocate for increased consumer support for subscription cable/Wi -Fi issue
s.
1 0. Support legislation that promotes greater safety and protection, and resources against cyber-attacks on local government systems.
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B . Infrastructure/Transportation/Mobility
1 . Advocate for State and federal funding to construct local infrastructure projects.
2. Oppose any State or federal reductions to existing transportation grants and programs, including Safe Roads to Schools, Americans with Disabilities Act funding, e
tc.
3. Support increased funding to enhance existing public transportation programs. 4 . Support legislation that enhances funding sources (through taxes, fees, etc.) to i
mprove and repair local streets and roads, and aging infrastructure.
5. Protect any threats to the elimination or reduction of SB 1, Gas tax funds allocated to cities.
6. Support legislation that provides local control over stree
ts and rights-of-way from use of new motorized
and sharing technologies. (Including but not limited
to electric bikes, scooters, etc.)
C.
Housing/Affordable Housing
1 . Support legislation that provides direct funding to local governments for the p
lanning, development, and construction of low-income housing. 2 . Support legislation that provides financial support and incentives for programs offered by community organizations and non-profits that develop affordable housing for senior adults, families, disabled persons and low-income applicants. 3 . Support legislation that protects and preserves existing affordable housing opportunities for senior adults, families, disabled, and low-income.
4. Support legislation that enhances funding sources (through taxes, fees, bonds, etc.) to support affordable housing programs and projects.
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5. Oppose legislation that mandates permit
strea
mlining, eliminates design review,
e
liminates, or diminishes planning
standards (parking, square footage,
setbacks, etc.), and public hearings for
h
ousing projects.
6 . Oppose CEQA legislation that exempts
p
rojects that would present
environmental impacts.
7 . Oppose legislation that eliminates or
m
andates changes to the character of
single-family neighborhoods.
8. Oppose legislation that mandates and streamlines adaptive reuse without p
roper permitting and review.
9. Support legislation that provides financial assistance, resources, and social services to support low-income mobile home residents.
D. Unsh
eltered/Unhoused
1 . Support legislation that provides financial support and assistance to local government, Ventura County Continuum of Care, non-profits, and community o
rganizations to aid the unsheltered, including social services, temporary, tran
sitional housing, permanent housing, and mental health services. 2 . Support legislation that provides direct funding and resources to local government, community organizations, and non-profits for the development of e
mergency and permanent supportive housing for the unsheltered. 3 . Support legislation that increases mental health and drug rehabilitation treatment for the unhoused.
E.
Public Safety
1 . Support legislation that protects funding and resources for both the Thousand Oaks Police Department and Ventura County Fire District to maintain the level of services consistent in sustaining the City’s ranking as one of the nation’s “Safest Citie
s.”
2 . Support legislation that promotes the efforts of the Thousand Oaks Polic e D
epartment in cooperation with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and its role to serve and protect the community (a) with relevance to local enforcement and (b) without infringement of individual Second Amendment rights.
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3 . Support legislation that advances community adaptation and resilience against wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters.
Ene
rgy Efficiency, Environment, and Sustainability
1 . Support legislation that provides funding and resources to achieve energy efficiency, sustainability, and conservation for municipal facilities, operations, and services. 2 . Oppose legislation that mandates
streamlined permitting, fee waivers, or
“automatic approvals” for the installation
of ele
ctric charging stations, solar
p
anels, and other energy-efficient
infra
structure.
3. Support legislation that supports
product stewardship, producer
responsibility, recycling, and reuse to
limit impa
cts on landfills and the release
of methane in the atmosphere.
4 . Support legislation that promotes clean energy, battery energy storage, electric v
ehicle infrastructure, and support for food waste reduction and a local food recovery program.
G. Ope
n Space and Wildlife Corridor
1 . Support open space preservation and acquisition both locally and within the regional sphere of the City.
2. Advocate for the creation of safe animal passage corridors along open space both locally and within the region.
3. Support legislation that creates stringent requirements for the use of second- generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
4. Support legislation that provides funding opportunities for parks, recreation, and open space.
5. Support legislation that would prevent development adjacent to open space and Very High Wildfire Severity Zones.
F.
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H.
Water/ Stormwater/ Wastewater Permits
1 . Support legislation that promotes water conservation and drought reduction efforts.
2 . Support legislation that provides incentives
f
or conservation and drought reduction
efforts, such as education, marketing, etc.
3 . Oppose legislation or rule-making that
creates unfunded mandates, e.g.
stormwater permits, trash excluders, and
generators at water pumps.
4 . Oppose legislation or rule-making that would make it onerous for regulatory compliance, e.g., Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) waste
water requirements, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, stormwater quality standards, including forever chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
5 . Support legislation that funds efforts to clean and recycle local groundwater sources.
6 . Support projects that will assist with greater water reliability from the Sta
te Water Project for the City/County.
7 . Support legislation that extends the terms for the National Pollutant Discharg
e Elimination System (NPDES) permits, preferably to a 10-year cycle.
8. Support legislation that increases resources and funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) customers.
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I.
Economic Development
1 . Support legislation that provides cities options to revive redevelopment activities and or their functions such as economic revitalization; infrastructure development; affordable housing; and job creation/retention. 2 . Support legislation that provides incentives for economic development and job growth.
3 . Support legislation that provides greater local control and regulation over new shared economy businesses, e.g. food trucks, transportation services, etc.
J
. Land Use/ Business Improvement District
1 . Oppose legislation that imposes mandates, restrictions, or penalties on local land use.
2. Support legislation that enhances funding and
resources to create a vibrant downtown corridor.
3 . Oppose legislation that eliminates local land use
and increases oversaturation within the
downtown corridor. (e.g. massage
establishments, etc.)
4. Support legislation that promotes greater local
land use authority for regulating temporary
vacation rentals.
5 . Support legislation that promotes greater land use authority over group homes.
6. Oppose legislation that reduces local land use authority on cannabis retail, including delivery, hours of operation, and location.
7. Oppose legislation that reduces local land use authority in hemp cultivation, manufacturing, and retail.
8 . Oppose legislation that mandates development in Very High Wildfire Severity Z
ones.
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K.
Tourism/Arts/Cultural and Community Services
1 . Support legislation that assists in technical support and resources in the de
velopment of a regional tourism collaborative
2 . Support legislation that provides funding and resources for enhancements to library and community service programs.
3 . Support legislation that provides funding and resources for local arts p
rograms, cultural events, and arts education programs.
4 . Oppose legislation that impacts the theater and performing arts operations e.g., deceptive ticketing practices, marketing, and contracting performances o
r talent.
5 . Oppose legislation to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts, Library o
f Congress, and National Endowment for the Humanities.
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R
egional Interests
S
upport legislation and project initiatives to further regional interests as brought forth or sponsored by bona fide regional organizations, which are represented by a designated Councilmember appointee or membership with the organization. Support may not conflict with City interests and must concur with the legislative platform.
T
hese organizations include, but are not limited to:
1 . Southern California Association of Governments
2. Economic Development Collaborative- Ventura County
3. Regional Defense Partnership 21
4. Ventura County Transportation Commission
5. Ventura Council of Governments
6. Ventura Regional Sanitation District
7. Ventura County American Public Works Association
8. Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance
9. Association of California Water Agencies
10. Clean Power Alliance
11. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
12. Conejo Coalition for Youth and Families
13. Mobility 21
14. California Association of Sanitation Agencies
15 . California Product Stewardship Council