MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California October 7, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor David Newman called the meeting to order at 5:00 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: City Manager Andrew P. Powers, City Attorney Tracy M. Noonan, Assistant City Manager Ingrid Hardy, Deputy City Manager Akbar Alikhan, City Clerk Laura B.
Maguire, Finance Director Jaime Boscarino, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Nader Heydari, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Captain James Sullivan, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, Building Official Teo Francu, Deputy Public Works Director Ted Gerber , Assistant City Attorney Noel Doran, Planning Division Manager Stephen Kearns, 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:
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).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to report at 6:00 p.m.
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. Code Compliance Month Proclamation
Mayor Newman introduced Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Code Compliance Supervisor Anne Brannon, and the Code Compliance Team to proclaim October Code Enforcement Appreciation Month.
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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: Agatha Altarovici, Thousand Oaks; Irene Rowland, Thousand Oaks; Clint Fultz, Thousand Oaks; Kinsie Flame, Newbury Park.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item 9.G. – Amendment to City Election Campaign Contribution Limit – pulled for comment by Councilmember Engler.
Additional information supplemental packet pertaining to item 9.E.
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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of September 23, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
E. 2025 Transit Title VI Plan Update
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2025 TITLE VI PLAN UPDATE FOR THOUSAND
OAKS TRANSIT
RES. NO. 2025-041
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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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
MECHANIC
AL 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
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
A. 2025 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments (MCA -2025- 70002) (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. 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).
2. Find that is not a project as defined under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Building Official Francu. Community Development Director Parker available for questions. Additional information supplemental packet.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
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:
1. 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).
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
B. Development Agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendments for Mixed-Use Project (The Lakes); Applicant: T.O. Lakes, LLC (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
2. 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:
a. Option 1:
i. 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.
ii. 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.
b. 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.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Planning Division Manager Kearns. City Manager Powers and City Attorney Noonan responded to questions.
Speakers: Chris Robertson, Senior Vice President, Planning & Development, Caruso, Applicant; Clint Fultz, Thousand Oaks; Faith Grant, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
Councilmembers Engler and Gutierrez announced ex -parte communication with the applicant.
Councilmember Adam absent 7:24 p.m.; present 7:27 p.m.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation numbers 1, 2a Option 1, and 3.
Passed 4-1 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor
Noes – Newman
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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
RES. NO. 2025-042
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
Presented by Deputy Public Works Director Ted Gerber. Assistant City Attorney Noel Doran and Public Works Director Nader Heydari responded to 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
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: None.
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None.
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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
Presented by Councilmember Engler.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the October 21, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:57 p.m. to Regular Meeting on October 21, 2025.
____________________________
David Newman, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
____________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: October 2, 2025
MINUTES APPROVED: October 21, 2025
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