Thousand Oaks City Council Regular Meeting (Closed Session) - 10/8/2025 12:00:00 AM City Council
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Andrew P. Fox City Council Chambers
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Closed Session: 5:00 PM (as needed, see below)
Regular Session: 6:00 PM
David Newman, Mayor
Mikey Taylor
, Mayor Pro Tem
Al Adam, Councilmember
Bob Engler, Councilmember
C. Tie Gutierrez, Councilmember
Executive Team
Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
Tracy M. Noonan, City Attorney
Ingrid Hardy, Assistant City Manager
Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager
Tim Giles, Deputy City Manager
Jaime Boscarino, Finance Dir./City Treasurer
Kelvin Parker, Community Development Director
Nader Heydari, Public Works Director
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
Jeanette D. Green, Human Resources Director
Jonathan Serret, Cultural & Community Services Director Alexandra South, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Dir.
Jim Friedl, General Manager, CRPD
Jeremy Paris, Police Chief
Jeff Shea, Fire Chief
MISSION STATEMENT:
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
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AGENDA AVAILABILITY
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DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS/LEVINE ACT/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 84308 :
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, City Councilmembers are disqualified from participating in any Agenda item involving contracts (excluding competitively bid, labor, and personal employment contracts), franchise agreements, discretionary land use entitlements, and other permits, licenses and entitlements if the Councilmember received more than $500 (aggregated) in campaign contributions from the applicant or party, an agent of the applicant/party, or any financially-interested participant who actively supports or opposes the matter on the Agenda within the preceding 12 months.
Financially-interested participants include those with (i) an interest in property located within 500 feet of the property at issue on the Agenda, (ii) an economic interest in a business entity that may be impacted as a result of the decision, or (iii) a business relationship with the applicant/contractor that may result in additional services provided to the applicant/contractor.
Councilmembers who have received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) are required to publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item and are prohibited from making, participating in the making, or attempting to influence any decision on that Agenda item.
PUBLIC PARTY & PARTICIPANT DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS
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Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) to a Councilmember within the preceding 12 months must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Councilmember. The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the Agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the Agenda item consideration.
Financially-interested participants are strongly urged to disclose on the record of that Agenda item any contribution of more than $500 (aggregated) made by them or their agent to any Councilmember within the preceding 12 months.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.
City Council Agenda items subject to the Levine Act are marked with the following notation on the Agenda: LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
PUBLIC INPUT
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Public Input is governed by City policy, including but not limited to Resolution Nos. 2011-067 and 2023-008, and Ordinance No. 1711-NS. In addition, it is the policy of the City of Thousand Oaks that all employees are to be treated with respect and dignity. Actual or perceived discrimination and/or harassment of an employee on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or age will not be tolerated.
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INTERPRETACIÓN AL ESPAÑOL
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Matters listed on Consent Calendar that do not require significant reporting and/or discussion for decision or considered to be routine, will be approved by one motion as recommended. There will be no separate discussion unless Councilmember or staff member requests separate discussion prior to approval.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Any agenda related information received and distributed to the City Council after the Agenda Packet is produced is included in Supplemental Packets. Supplemental Packets are produced as needed, typically a minimum of two – one available on the Thursday preceding the City Council meeting and the second on Tuesday at the meeting. Both the Thursday and Tuesday Supplemental Packets are available for public review on the City’s website.
JUDICIAL REVIEW
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Any legal action by an applicant seeking to obtain a judicial review of the City Council’s decision on a Hearing or issue listed on this Agenda may be subject to the 90-day filing period, of and governed by, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Also refer to TOMC Section 1-4.05.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
3. CLOSED SESSION:
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation:
Bonnie Bean vs. Gerardo Rodriguez, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No.: 202100561100CUPO. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
6. AB 2449 ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING OR AGENDA ITEM:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Code Compliance Month Proclamation
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)
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.
General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify September 24, 2025, and October 1, 2025; approve October 8, 2025, and October 15, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
B.
Minutes of City Council meeting of September 23, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
09-23-2025 Draft Minutes
C.
Purchase of Vehicles
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve “piggyback” purchase of eight Chevrolet Equinox EV compact SUVs from Future Chevrolet (Sacramento, CA) through State Contract No. 1-25-23-01D for replacement of assets #4010-406, #4010-407, #4010-408, #4010-410, #4010-412, #4010-411, #0520-013, and #5540-040 in the amount not to exceed of $296,031.84.
2. Approve “piggyback” purchase of one Freightliner Aerial Lift Truck from Altec Industries, Inc. (Sacramento, CA) through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-ALT for replacement of asset #5630-258 in the amount not to exceed $264,682.82.
3. Approve “piggyback” purchase of one new Ford F-250 Service Truck from Rush Truck Center (Whittier, CA) through Buyboard Contract No. 724-23 in the amount not to exceed $74,137.16.
4. Authorize expenditure/expense in the amount of $634,851.82 as follows: $185,019.90 from A/C #001-4010-641-8400 (General Fund – Planning Equipment Over $10,000) fully offset by A/C #001-4010-641-8900 (General Fund – Planning Fixed Asset Replacement); $264,682.82 from A/C #001-5630-632-8400 (General Fund – Landscape Equipment Over $10,000) partially offset in the amount of $205,421 from A/C #001-5630-632-8900 (General Fund – Landscape Fixed Asset Replacement); $74,007.96 from A/C #001-5640-631-8400 (General Fund – Fleet Equipment Over $10,000) partially offset in the amount of $54,678 from A/C #001-5640-631-8900 (General Fund – Fleet Fixed Asset Replacement); $74,137.16 from A/C #611-8030-685-8400 (Water Equipment Over $10,000) and $37,003.98 from A/C #651-5540-685-8400 (Transportation Equipment Over $10,000).
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Future Chevrolet Quote and Levine Act Disclosure Attachment 2 Altec Industries, Inc. Quote and Levine Act Disclosure Attachment 3 Rush Truck Center Quote and Levine Act Disclosure D.
Power Backup at Lang Ranch Pump Station (CI 5702)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize acceptance of the Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (LPDM) Grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $1,379,072 for the design and construction of the Power Backup at Lang Ranch Pump Station (CI 5702).
2. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) for procurement of design and construction of Power Backup at Lang Ranch Pump Station (CI 5702).
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Vicinity and Location Maps
E.
2025 Transit Title VI Plan Update
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2025 TITLE VI PLAN UPDATE FOR THOUSAND OAKS TRANSIT RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve 2025 Transit Title VI Plan Update for City-operated transit services.
2. Adopt resolution of approval, required as a condition of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 2025 Title VI Plan Update
Attachment 2 Resolution
10-07-2025 Supplemental Information Packet #2
F.
Fuel Station Inspection and Maintenance Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award General Service Agreement to Associated Consulting Civil & Environmental Services, Inc., (Los Angeles, CA), for fuel island maintenance, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $168,300. This amount includes $93,300 in fixed costs and $75,000 in reserve allocated for unanticipated work and repairs, as needed.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $3,500 in FY 2025-26 and $5,075 in FY 2026-27 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund - Fund Balance) to A/C #001-5640-631-5651 (Contracted Services (Private) / Gas Pumps Monitoring).
3. Authorize expenditure/expense in the amount of $45,500 in FY 2025-26 as follows: $15,500 from A/C #001-5640-631-5651 (Contracted Services (Private) /Gas Pumps Monitoring) for scheduled inspections and testing and $30,000 from various accounts for unanticipated work and repairs.
4. Authorize expenditure/expense in the amount of $47,075 in FY 2026-27 as follows: $17,075 from A/C #001-5640-631-5651 (Contracted Services (Private) /Gas Pumps Monitoring) for scheduled inspections and testing and $30,000 from various accounts for unanticipated work and repairs.
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 ACCES Agreement
G.
Amendment to City Election Campaign Contribution Limit
ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE ADJUSTING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) 1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 13 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code as outlined in the ordinance.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 TOMC Contribution Limits and Disclosure Requirements Attachment 2 Ordinance
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
2025 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments (MCA-2025-70002) ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTIONS 8-1.01 THROUGH 8-1.25, 8-1.27, AND CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, AND 17 OF TITLE 8, AND TO READOPT SECTIONS 8-1.01 THROUGH 8-1.25, 8-1.27, AND CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, AND 17 OF TITLE 8 OF MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 24 2025 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, INCLUDING CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND ADDING CHAPTER 18 AND 19 TO TITLE 8 BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE AND 2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (MCA-2025-70002) 1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
Read ordinance in title only, further reading to be waived, and if no objection, introduce ordinance to approve MCA-2025–70002 amending the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code (TOMC) by repealing sections 8-1.01 through 8-1.25, 8-1.27 and chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, and 17 of
Title 8, readopting the latest version of the State Codes subject to local amendments, and to adopt chapters 18 and 19 of Title 8, thereby updating those construction standards to comply with the 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24 and the California Health and Safety Code (California State Building Code).
Find that is not a project as defined under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Ordinance
10-07-2025 Supplemental Information Packet
B.
Development Agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendments for Mixed-Use Project (The Lakes); Applicant: T.O. Lakes, LLC ORDINANCE APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DAGR-2021-70437 (CONTRACT NO. 13633-2024) (2200 EAST THOUSAND OAKS BOULEVARD; APPLICANT: T.O. LAKES, LLC) 1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance to approve First Amendment to Development Agreement (DAGR-2021-70437/Contract No. 13633-2024) extending the term of the Agreement to March 29, 2031 (DAGR-2025-70002).
Consider T.O. Lakes, LLC’s request for a third-year extension option related to the closing date for consideration as outlined below and choose one of the two following options:
Option 1:
Approve the Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (Contract No. 13146-2022) dated December 9, 2022, between City and T.O. Lakes, LLC, (T.O. Lakes) granting T.O. Lakes an option to extend the purchase date one additional year (from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2028) in consideration of $100,000 monetary contribution to City by T.O. Lakes.
If the third-year option is exercised by T.O. Lakes, direct monetary contribution by T.O Lakes to be used to fund the Navigation Center‘s annual operating expenditure gap for FY 2027-28.
Option 2:
Deny request by T.O. Lakes to amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions to provide a third one-year option to close escrow.
3. Find that amending the Development Agreement to extend the term of the Development Agreement, and, if applicable, amending the Purchase and Sale Agreement to extend the time to close escrow an additional year is/are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Ordinance and First Amendment to Development Agreement Attachment 2 Third Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement Attachment 3 Levine Act Disclosure
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A.
Consideration of Transfer of Property to Conejo Recreation and Park District (524 West Janss Road) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE TRANSFER OF 524 WEST JANSS ROAD TO CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT AND DECLARING PROPERTY EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO SURPLUS LAND ACT RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate the possible transfer of the City-owned property located at 524 West Janss Road (APN 552-003-412-5) to the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) for the development of community park and recreational facilities that are compatible with adjacent land uses and declare that the project site is “exempt surplus land,” contingent upon the transfer of the property to CRPD for their use, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D).
2. Find the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Class 25 Section 15325 Transfer of Ownership in Land.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Vicinity and Location Maps
Attachment 2 Resolution
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: None
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS:
A.
Update on Mobility 21 Annual Summit, September 12, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
16. CITY MANAGER:
A.
Announcements and upcoming issues
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting October 21, 2025 Agenda Post Date/Time: Oct 7, 2025, 5:25P.M.
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