MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California September 23, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, and Mayor Newman present in chambers.
Also present: Assistant City Manager Ingrid Hardy, City Attorney Tracy M. Noonan, Deputy City Manager Akbar Alikhan, City Clerk Laura B. Maguire, 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, Deputy Public Works Director John Minkel, Utilities Superintendent Michael Devlahovich, Water Quality Supervisor Paul Jorgensen, Deputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, Information Technology Supervisor Atanas Beltchev, Cable Operations Supervisor Carl Jarecky, Senior Video Production Specialist Richard Swingler, Senior Video Production Specialist Ryan Palmer, Assistant Analyst Christy Glaubke, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
3. 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: None.
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 Five07 and presented a certificate to Five07 owners Sean and Amber McCarthy.
B. New West Symphony – 30th Anniversary
Mayor Newman introduced New West Symphony CEO Natalia Staneva and Artistic and Music Director Michael Christie to speak about New West Symphony’s 30th anniversary.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 2 September 23, 2025
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: Joseph Alfano, Newbury Park; Melissa Soriano, Newbury Park; Gary Hartung, Thousand Oaks; Joshua Gray, Director of Tourism, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Assistant City Manager Hardy addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify September 10, 2025, and September 17, 2025; approve September 24, 2025, and October 1, 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
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of September 9, 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
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Thousand Oaks, California 3 September 23, 2025
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
C. Wilder Reservoir Improvements Project (CI 5294)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids for the Wilder Reservoir Improvements Project (CI 5294).
2. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301 (repair/maintenance of an existing facility).
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
D. Aquatic Resource Permits related to Arroyo Conejo Canyon Wastewater Pipelines
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 2 with Rincon Consulting, Inc. (Ventura, CA) under On- Call Agreement Contract No. 13369- 2023 to cover additional costs associated with revising the project’s jurisdictional delineation and habitat assessment report in connection with the aquatic resource permits necessary for the Arroyo Conejo Utility and Road Maintenance Improvement Project, in the amount of $7,507, for a revised not -to-exceed amount of $82,507, with a term ending June 30, 2026.
2. Approve expense in the amount of $7,507 from A/C #621- 8220-682-5699 (Wastewater Fund, Contracted Services - Private).
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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
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Thousand Oaks, California 4 September 23, 2025
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
E. Improvements at Kelley (CI 5752), Lang Ranch (CI 5753), Meadows (CI 5754), and Oakbrook (CI 5755) Reservoir and Pump Station Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 for the Improvements at Kelley (CI 5752), Lang Ranch (CI 5753), Meadows (CI 5754), and Oakbrook (CI 5755) Reservoir and Pump Station Projects.
2. Award construction contract to Filanc (Escondido, CA) in the amount of $1,235,100, plus a contingency of $123,510 for construction of the Improvements at Kelley (CI 5752), Lang Ranch (CI 5753), Meadows (CI 5754), and Oakbrook (CI 5755) Reservoir and Pump Station Sites.
3. Approve Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) (Westlake Village, CA), for construction support services for the Improvements at Kelley (CI 5752), Lang Ranch (CI 5753), Meadows (CI 5754), and Oakbrook (CI 5755) Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements Projects in the amount of $198,871, plus $19,887 for extra services, with the term of the agreement through December 31, 2026.
4. Authorize expense in the amount of $1,587,368 ($1,235,100 construction contract, $123,510 construction contingency; $198,871 consultant agreement, and $19,887 in extra services; and $10,000 for City furnished materials and supplies) as follows:
• $708,351 ($573,700 construction contract; $57,370 construction contingency; $67,983 consultant agreement, $6,798 in extra services, and $2,500 for City furnished materials and supplies) from A/C #613- 8030- 682-8300 (Water Capital Fund Improvements CI 5752 Improvements at Kelley Reservoir and Pump Station).
• $591,123 ($455,900 construction contract; $45,590 construction contingency; $79,212 consultant agreement, $7,921 in extra services, and $2,500 for City furnished materials and supplies) from A/C #613- 8030- 682-8300 (Water Capital Fund Improvements CI 5753 Improvements at Lang Ranch Reservoir and Pump Station).
• $174,943 ($126,000 construction contract; $12,600 construction contingency; $30,766 consultant agreement, $3,077 in extra services, and $2,500 for City furnished materials and supplies) from A/C #613- 8030- 682-8300 (Water Capital Fund Improvements CI 5754 Improvements at Meadows Reservoir).
• $112,951 ($79,500 construction contract; $7,950 construction contingency; $20,910 consultant agreement, $2,091 in extra services, and $2,500 for City furnished materials and supplies) to A/C #613- 8030-682- 8300 (Water Capital Fund Improvements CI 5755 Improvements at Oakbrook Reservoir).
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Thousand Oaks, California 5 September 23, 2025
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
E. Improvements at Kelley (CI 5752), Lang Ranch (CI 5753), Meadows (CI 5754), and Oakbrook (CI 5755) Reservoir and Pump Station Projects (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the project-approved contingency amounts.
6. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15301, Class 1 –
Existing Facilities (repair and maintenance of an existing facility).
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
F. Polybutylene Service and Valve Replacements (CI 5688 and CI 5689)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Reject all bids received on August 20, 2025.
2. Authorize staff to re -advertise the Polybutylene Service Replacement (CI 5688) and Valve Replacement (CI 5689) Projects for construction bids.
3. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Section 15302, Class 2 – Replacement or reconstruction of an existing facility.
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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Thousand Oaks, California 6 September 23, 2025
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
G. Rolling Oaks Drive Emergency Water Interconnect Project (CI 5514)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Task Order No. 1 with MKN & Associates, Inc. (Ventura, CA) for engineering design and bid support services for the Rolling Oaks Drive Emergency Water Interconnect Project (CI 5514), in an amount of $102,942, plus extra services of $4,000, for a not-to-exceed amount of $106,942.
2. Authorize expense in the amount of $111,942 ($102,942 Agreement, plus extra services of $4,000, and $5,000 City Furnished Materials and Supplies), as follows: $36,000 from A/C #612- 8030-682-8300 (Water Capital Fund – Improvement other than Buildings, CI 5514) and $75,942 from A/C #613- 8030- 682-8300 (Water Fund – Improvements other than Buildings, CI 5514).
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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
H. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Transportation Development Act Allocation Claim
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLAIM FOR ALLOCATION OF FY 2025 -26
FUNDS FROM VENTURA COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN 1971 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
RES. NO. 2025-040
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution authorizing staff to file a claim with Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) for the Transportation Development Act (TDA) allocation of $5,712,915 from the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) and an estimated $35,500 from the State Transit Assistance (STA) and State of Good Repair (SGR) funds.
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 7 September 23, 2025
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
I. Hill Canyon Treatment Plant North Headworks Facility In -Plant Valve Installation (CI 5637)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, plans, specifications and Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 for construction of the In- Plant Valve Installation Project (CI 5637) located at the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant North Headworks facility.
2. Waive purchasing process requirement under Thousand Oaks Municipal Code 3-10.303 requiring pre-authorization to bid for projects over $220,000.
3. Award construction contract for the In- Plant Valve Installation Project (CI 5637) to Toro Enterprises, Inc., of (Oxnard, CA), in the amount of $312,300, plus a contingency of $31,230.
4. Authorize expense in the amount of $373,530 ($312,300 construction contract, $31,230 construction contract contingency, and $30,000 for construction support services and materials testing) from A/C #624- 8250-682- 8300 (Wastewater Fund – Capital Improvements – CI 5637).
5. 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.
6. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15302 (replacement/reconstruction of an existing facility).
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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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 8 September 23, 2025
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
J. Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Stormwater Diversion Project (CI 5427)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 13940- 2025 with Toro Enterprises, Inc., (Oxnard, CA) for the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) Stormwater Diversion Project (CI 5427) in the amount of $307,782.72 for a new revised not-to-exceed amount of $1,557,282.72.
2. Approve Eighth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Contract No. 12393-2020 with Dudek, Inc., (Encinitas, CA) for additional Construction Phase Support Services on the HCTP Stormwater Diversion Project (CI 5427) in the amount of $35,094 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $495,313.77.
3. Authorize expense in the amount of $342,876.72 ($307,782.72 Change Order No. 1 and $35,094 for Amendment No. 8) from A/C #624- 8250-682-8300 (Wastewater Fund – Capital Improvements, CI 5427).
4. California Environmental Quality Act: A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was approved for this project by City Council on March 25, 2025.
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
K. Unit W Wastewater Interceptor Improvements (CI 5445)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract No. 13560-2024 with Padre Associates, Inc. (Ventura, CA), for additional Environmental and Monitoring Services for the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) Unit W Wastewater Interceptor Improvements Project (CI 5445) in the amount of $33,879.62, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $124,182.62.
2. Authorize expense in the amount of $33,879.62 for additional construction environmental and monitoring services, from A/C #624- 8220-682-8300 (Wastewater Capital Fund Improvements, CI 5445).
3. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was approved for this project by City Council on February 22, 2022.
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
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 9 September 23, 2025
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
L. Enterprise Permitting and Licensing Software
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve designation of Tyler Technologies, Inc. of Plano, Texas as a single- source vendor and award a Professional Services Agreement for continued use of the land management system permitting and licensing software in a not -to- exceed amount of $1,595,365.11 over the five-year term of the agreement.
2. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $216,540.66 for FY 2025- 26 and $299,547.91 for FY 2026- 27 from A/C #001- 3410-612-6210 (Information Technology – software licenses).
3. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement with Tyler Technologies upon approval by City Attorney within the established not -to- exceed limit.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Triennial Public Health Goal Water Quality Report
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive Public Health Goal Report and accept public comments on the City of Thousand Oaks’ 2025 Triennial Public Health Goal Report.
2. Find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Utilities Superintendent Devlahovich. Public Works Director Heydari and Deputy Public Works Director Minkel responded to questions. Water Quality Supervisor Jorgensen 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
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 10 September 23, 2025
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts Operations and Programming Update
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts’ (TOArts) operations and programming report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts (TOArts) Board Chair Al Lowe. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret responded to questions. TOArts Executive Director Richardson available for questions.
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
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: None.
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None.
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
Assistant City Manager Hardy provided an update on the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: Items listed under Public Notices are a matter of public record only.
These items do not require City Council action.:
A. Public Notice – Approval of Parcel Map LD 2020 -70623; Location: 4199 Woodlane Court; Developer: WLV 1 DEVELOPMENT LLC; Description: 1.048 Acres 2-Lot Subdivision for Residential Purposes
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 11 September 23, 2025
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned in memory of Ricardo Gonzales, retired City employee, at 7:20 p.m. to Regular Meeting on October 7, 2025.
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David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
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Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: September 18, 2025
MINUTES APPROVED: October 7, 2025
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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