MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California October 21, 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, City Clerk Laura B. Maguire, Finance Director Jaime Boscarino, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Nader Heydar i, Cultural and Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Assistant to the City Manager Ryan Roman, Assistant City Attorney Noel Doran, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Stephen Kearns, Senior Planner Scott Kolwitz, Senior Planner Iain Holt, Community Development Analyst Anna Huber, Senior Civil Engineer Brad Bussell, Associate Engineer Mark Bueno, 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:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Gregory Robinson, et al. vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2023CUPP013114; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Kim Samuel vs.
City of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
2025CUPO045397; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE CLAIM – Workers' Compensation, Claimant Daniel Zarate, Claim No.: THWC-2115, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95(a).
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Property: 401 & 403 W. Hillcrest Drive; APN: 525‐0‐053‐115, 525‐0‐053‐175, 525‐0‐053‐195, 525‐0‐ 060‐085, 525‐ 0‐060‐095, 525‐ 0‐060‐115; Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360; NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF CITY: Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager; Jaime Boscarino, Finance Director for Property owner(s) City of Thousand Oaks;
NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF CONEJO RECREATION & PARK
DISTRICT: Jim Friedl, Gener al Manager; Andrew Mooney, Director of Parks & Planning, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Assistant City Attorney Doran announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m.
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4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Assistant City Attorney Doran announced there was nothing to report at 6:01 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:
Mayor Newman announced Item No. 12A – Concurrent Processing Request for a Specific Plan Amendment and Development Entitlements; Applicant: Amgen – will be moved up and heard after the Consent Calendar.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Hindu American Month Proclamation
Mayor Newman introduced Madhusudhana Hebbar and presented a proclamation declaring October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month.
B. Planning Month Proclamation
Mayor Newman introduced Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher and presented a proclamation declaring October as National Community Planning Month.
C. Athens Recycling All Star Awards
Mayor Newman introduced Public Works Director Heydari who was joined by Athens Services Vice President of Government Affairs Rondi Guthrie to announce Bridges Charter School, Pickles Deli, Lakeview 112 (Lakeview Innovation Center), and Sage Publications as the 2025 Recycling All-Star Award recipients.
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 Dobzynski Jr., Camarillo; Rossanna Guerra, Thousand Oaks; Sally Hibbits, Westlake Village (submitted document); Madhusudhana Hebbar, Thousand Oaks; Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Newbury Park; John Adams, Thousand Oaks; Narayana Kashyap, Thousand Oaks; Hariharan Pothulu, Newbury Park; Aryaman Pothulu, Newbury Park; Pallavi Vishnubhatla, Newbury Park; Shannon Anderson, Newbury Park (submitted document); Laura Tribble, Thousand Oaks (submitted document) ; Mylo Wagner, city of residence unknown; Danielle Blum, city of residence unknown.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify October 8, 2025, and October 15, 2025; approve October 22, 2025, and October 29, 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 October 7, 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
C. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE ADJUSTING
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) (Introduced 10/7/2025; 5-0)
ORD. NO. 1740-NS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt
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)
D. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:
ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTIONS 8 -1.01 THROUGH 8 -1.25, AND 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, AND 8-1.27, AND CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, AND 17 OF TITLE 8 OF MUNICIPAL C ODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 24 OF 2025 CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, INCLUDING CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, CALIFORN IA 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) (Introduced 10/7/2025; 5-0)
ORD. NO. 1741-NS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt
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. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:
ORDINANCE APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT DAGR -2021-70437 (CONTRACT NO. 13633 -2024) (2200 EAST THOUSAND OAKS BOULEVARD; APPLICANT: T.O. LAKES, LLC) (Introduced 10/7/2025; 4-1, Newman dissenting)
ORD. NO. 1742-NS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt
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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*12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. Concurrent Processing Request for a Specific Plan Amendment and Development Entitlements; Applicant: Amgen
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW CONCURRENT PROCESSING OF A SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT AND ENTITLEMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE AMGEN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA,
AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDE
R THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
RES. NO. 2025-043
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution authorizing the concurrent processing of the Specific Plan Amendment and project entitlements for the proposed development of new research and development, laboratories, and supporting facilities for the Amgen campus.
2. F
ind 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; how
ever, even if the actions contemplated herein constituted a project, the actions are exempt under Section 15061(b)(3).
L
EVINE ACT ITEM: No
Presented by Senior Planner Holt. Community Development Director Parker available for questions.
Speakers: Colby Allen, Amgen Executive Director, Applicant; Danielle Borja, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce President/CEO.
Written Statements: 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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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Approving the Conejo Summit Project (2022-70771-EIR/2019-70439-DP/2019-70440-VTTM/2019-70441-VTTM/2021- 71158-PTP/2019-70442-USP/2019-70443-LPC)
RESOLUTION DENYING TWO APPEALS, AND UPHOLDING THE DECISION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM, APPROVING THE CONEJO SUMMIT PROJECT,
CONSISTING OF TWO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS, A
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, PROTECTED TREE PERMIT, AND UNIFORM SIGN
PROGRAM FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES GENERALLY
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF CONEJO CENTER DRIVE AND
RANCHO CONEJO BOULEVARD [APPLICATIONS: 2022 -70771-EIR, 2019 - 70440-VTTM, 2019 -70441-VTTM, 2019 -70439-DP, 201 -71158-PTP, 2019 - 70442-USP, 2019-70443-LPC; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS: 667 -0-340- 030; 667-0-340-045; 667-0-340-055; 667-0-340-075; 667-0-340-085; 667-0-340- 095; 667-0-340-105; 667-0-340-125; 667-0-340-135; 667-0-340-145; 667-0-340- 155; 667-0-340-185; 667-0-340-195; APPLICANT: THOUSAND OAKS MASTER LLC]
RES. NO. 2025-044
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution denying the two appeals, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and project approvals for the Conejo Summit Project.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kolwitz. Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions.
Community Development Director Parker, Deputy Community Development Director Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Kearns, Senior Civil Engineer Bussell, Associate Engineer Bueno, and Community Development Analyst Huber available for questions.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
A. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision Approving the Conejo Summit Project (2022-70771-EIR/2019-70439-DP/2019-70440-VTTM/2019-70441-VTTM/2021- 71158-PTP/2019-70442-USP/2019-70443-LPC) (Continued)
Speakers: Bryan Flynn, Appellant Representative, Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), Oakland, con; Aidan Marshall, Appellant Representative, Californians Allied for a Responsible Economy (CARE CA), Westlake Village, con; Thomas Co hen, Applicant Representative, Thousand Oaks, pro; Adrian Taghdiri, Senior Director, Shapell Properties, Inc., Applicant, Oak Park, pro; Brian Poliquin, Principal, pk:architecture, Thousand Oaks, pro; Ed Casey, Applicant Representative, Los Angeles, pro; M ichael Cady, Applicant Representative, Senior Biologist, Pasadena, pro; Alan Sako, Applicant Representative, Southern California Air Quality, Climate, and Acoustic Director, Los Angeles, pro; Danielle Borja, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, pro.
Written Statements: None.
Councilmember Adam absent 8:01 p.m.; present 8:07 p.m.
City Council recess 9:00 p.m.; reconvene 9:12 p.m.
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
11. STUDY SESSIONS: 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
City Manager Powers provided an update on the November 4, 2025, City Council meeting.
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17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 9:34 p.m. to Regular Meeting on November 4, 2025.
____________________________
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: October 16, 2025
MINUTES APPROVED: November 4, 2025
*Indicates item taken out of order.
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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