MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California November 4, 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, Deputy Finance Director Carrie Matson , Public Works Director Nader Heydari, Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Marisa Hanke , Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Budget Officer Tara Tosatto, Assistant to the City Manager Ryan Roman, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Property: 1868 Thousand Oaks Blvd.; APN: 670- 018-2050; Thousand Oaks, CA; NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF CITY: Akbar Alikhan, Deputy City Manager; Jaime Boscarino, Finance Director; NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF PROPERTY OWNER 1868 TO LLC: Amid Saremi and Daria Saremi.
Speakers: Linda Johnstone, Thousand Oaks; Eddie Saremi, Thousand Oaks.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Patrick McLucas vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al. , Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
2024CUPA028507; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation: Oren & Nataly Gold, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number 2023CUOR016883; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation: California Department of Housing and Community Development vs. Shangri -La Industries, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 24STCV00629; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation: F. Roberts Construction Inc. vs. Shangri-La Industries, LLC, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2023CUBC018021; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:01 p.m.
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4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to report at 6:03 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: None.
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: Gary Hartung, Thousand Oaks; Josh Gray, Director of Tourism, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Additional information supplemental packet pertaining to Item 9.J.
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify October 22, 2025, and October 29, 2025; approve November 5, 2025, November 12, 2025, November 19, 2025, and November 26, 2025, subject to review and ratification
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of October 21, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
C. Laboratory Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Weck Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. (City of Industry, CA) for laboratory services in the amount of $374,465 for a five- year period beginning December 1, 2025, and ending November 30, 2030.2. Authorize expenditure/expense annually in FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 in the amount of $74,893 as follows: $18,150 from A/C #177-5320-631-5632 (Stormwater Fund - Contracted Services (Private)/Lab Services), $3,468 from A/C #611- 8070-682-5632 (Water Fund - Contracted Services (Private)/Lab Services), $8,385 from A/C #621- 8240-682-5632 (Wastewater Fund - Contracted Services (Private)/Lab Services), and $44,890 from A/C #621- 8250-682-5632 (Wastewater Fund - Contracted Services (Private)/Lab Services).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
D. Purchase of Fleet Electric Vehicle Chargers
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve agreement with EVGateway (Irvine, CA) for the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of 14 level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at the Civic Arts Plaza (CAP), six EV chargers at Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP), and 26 EV chargers at the Municipal Service Center (MSC), for a total of 46 EV chargers, in the not-to-exceed amount of $243,591.03, through October 21, 2030.
2. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $126,700 as follows: $77,406 from A/C #001- 0000-486-8000 (CI5708, General Fund, Miscellaneous Revenue/Energy Efficiency Program) to A/C #001 -0000-311-1000 (General Fund, Fund Balance), $24,647 from A/C #613 -0000-486-8000 (CI5710, Water Capital Fund, Miscellaneous Revenue/Energy Efficiency Program) to A/C #613- 0000-341-9900 (Water Capital Fund, Net Position), and $24,647 from A/C #624- 0000-486-8000 (CI5709, Wastewater Capital Fund, Miscellaneous Revenue/Energy Efficiency Program) to A/C #624 -0000-341-9900 (Wastewater Capital Fund, Net Position).
3. Approve expenditure/expense in the amount of $134,341.03, as follows: $40,300.40 from A/C #001- 3570-612-8300 (CI5708, General Fund, Capital Improvements Other Than Buildings), $18,205.13 from A/C #624-8250-682-8300 (CI5709, Wastewater Fund, Capital Improvements Other Than Buildings), $26,542.00 from A/C #001- 5650-631- 8300 (CI5710, General Fund, Capital Improvements Other Than Buildings), $24,646.75 from A/C #613-5650-682-8300 (CI5710, Water Fund, Capital Improvements Other Than Buildings), and $24,646.75 from A/C #624 -5650-682-8300 (CI5710, Wastewater Fund, Capital Improvements Other Than Buildings).
4. Approve expenditure/expense in the amount of $21,850 per year for equipment maintenance and software network fees in FY 2025- 26 and FY 2026- 27 as follows:
$4,251 from A/C #001 -3570-612-4117 (General Fund, Repairs & Maintenance/EV Charging Stations), $6,104 from A/C #001- 5060-612-6210 (General Fund - Software Licenses), $2,691 from A/C #621- 8250-682-4117 (Wastewater Fund, Repairs & Maintenance/EV Charging Stations), $3,864 from A/C #621- 8250-682-6210 (Wastewater Fund, Software Licenses), $507 from A/C #142- 5630-632-4117 (Landscape Fund, Repairs & Maintenance/EV Charging Stations), $728 from A/C #142- 5630-632-6210 (Landscape Fund, Software Licenses), $1,521 from A/C #611- 5650- 682-4117 (Water Fund, Repairs & Maintenance/EV Charging Stations), and $2,184 from A/C #611-5650-682-6210 (Water Fund, Software Licenses).
5. Find that this action is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15311 (minor structures adjacent to existing facilities).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
E. Annual Solid Waste Rate Adjustment for 2026
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
SOLID WASTE RATE SCHEDULES
RES. NO. 2025-045
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution approving the annual rate adjustment for Solid Waste Collection Services effective January 1, 2026.
2. Find that this is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act because this action will not result in a direct or foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment [14 CCR 15060(c)].
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
F. School Crossing Guard Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve General Services Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. (Santa Fe Springs, CA) to provide school crossing guard services for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028- 2029 school years in an amount not to exceed $1,270,937, plus extra services of $254,000 for a total not -to- exceed amount of $1,524,937 with a term ending June 30, 2029.
2. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $235,722 ($196,435 contract services, plus extra services of $39,287) in FY 2025- 26, and $421,368 ($351,140 contract services, plus extra services of $70,228) in FY 2026- 27 from A/C #001- 5580- 623-5699 (General Fund, Contracted Services/Other).
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
G. Citywide Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Repairs (MI 2659), and Citywide Curb Ramps (CI 5734)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Citywide Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair FYs 2025-2027 (MI 2659), and Citywide Curb Ramps FYs 2025-2027 (CI 5734) for construction bids.
2. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
H. Permanent Disinfection Boosting System at La Granada Reservoir (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoir (CI 5791)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve single-source designation and Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) of Westlake Village, CA, to provide engineering services for the Permanent Disinfection Boosting System at La Granada Reservoir (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoir (CI 5791) in the not -to- exceed amount of $104,972, plus extra services of $10,628 with a total not -to- exceed amount of $115,600, and a term ending December 31, 2026.
2. Authorize expense in the amount of $120,600 from A/C #613- 8050-682-8300 as follows: $70,500 ($61,730 agreement, plus extra services of $6,270, and $2,500 City furnished materials) from (Permanent Disinfection Boosting System at La Granada Reservoir (CI 5771)), and $50,100 ($43,242 agreement, plus extra services of $4,358, and $2,500 City furnished materials) from (Permanent Disinfection Boosting System at Lang Ranch Reservoir (CI 5791)).
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
I. Unit W Wastewater Interceptor Project – Habitat Mitigation Planting (CI 5445)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, plans, specifications, and Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 for construction of the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) Unit W Wastewater Interceptor Project - Habitat Mitigation Planting (CI 5445).
2. Award construction contract for HCTP Unit W Wastewater Interceptor - Habitat Mitigation Planting (CI 5445) to Dudek, Inc. (Dudek) of Encinitas, CA, in the amount of $691,787.50, plus a contingency of $69,179.
3. Approve Tenth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 12186-2019) with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) of Bakersfield, CA, for Construction Phase Engineering Support Services on the Unit W Wastewater Interceptor Habitat Mitigation Planting Project (CI 5445) in the amount of $93,664, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $644,313.
4. Approve Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 13560- 2024) with Padre Associates, Inc. (Padre) of Ventura, CA, for additional Environmental Support and Monitoring Services on the HCTP Unit W Wastewater Interceptor Habitat Mitigation Planting Project (CI 5445) in the amount of $95,240, for a revised not -to-exceed amount of $219,422.62 and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2031.
5. Authorize expense in the amount of $949,870.50 ($691,787.50 construction contract, $69,179 construction contract contingency, $93,664 for engineering construction support services, and $95,240 for construction environmental monitoring services) from A/C #624- 8250-682-8300 (Wastewater Fund – Capital Improvements, CI 5445).
6. 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.
7. 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 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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
J. Woodcrete Fence Replacement Project (CI 5691)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Woodcrete Fence Replacement Project (CI 5691) for construction bids.
2. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15302.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
K. Investment Review Committee Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the reappointment of incumbent Davin Carey and the appointments of Jacqueline Cross and Christopher Sisson to the Investment Review Committee to serve two-year terms ending December 2027.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Engler, Gutierrez, Taylor, Newman
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Water and Wastewater Rates and Fee Adjustments
ORDINANCE ADJUSTING AND SETTING RATES AND FEES OF THE CITY
WATER DIVISION (UNCODIFIED) AND AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS
MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2 REGARDING WATER UTILITIES 1ST READING
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
A. Water and Wastewater Rates and Fee Adjustments (Continued)
ORDINANCE ADJUSTING AND SETTING RATES AND FEES OF THE CITY
WASTEWATER DIVISION (UNCODIFIED) AND AMENDING THOUSAND
OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2 REGARDING
WASTEWATER UTILITIES
1ST READING
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING WATER METER INSTALLATION
FEES AND DEPOSIT AMOUNTS PURSUANT TO THOUSAND OAKS
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10-2.711
RES. NO. 2025-046
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
FOR WATER THEFT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 53069.45 AND THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10 -
2.514(d)
RES. NO. 2025-047
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance adjusting rates and fees of the City Water Division and amending Thousand Oaks Municipal Code (TOMC) section 10- 2.514 adopting administrative penalties and procedures for water theft; and amending sections 10-2.902 and 10-2.909 regarding utility billing procedures; and amending section 10-2.906 formalizing bill correction and appeal procedures (Proposition 218 protest hearing applies).
2. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance adjusting rates and fees of the City Wastewater Division and amending TOMC section 10-
1.906 formalizing bill correction and appeal
procedures; and amending section 10- 1.909 regarding utility billing procedures (Proposition 218 protest hearing applies).
3. Adopt resolution approving and adopting water meter installation fees and deposit amounts pursuant to TOMC Section 10-2.711.
4. Adopt resolution approving and adopting administrative penalties for water theft pursuant to California Government Code Section 53069.45 and TOMC Section 10-2.514(d).
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
A. Water and Wastewater Rates and Fee Adjustments (Continued)
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Budget Officer Tosatto. Public Works Director Heydari responded to questions.
Deputy Finance Director Matson and consultant Charles Diamond of Water Resource Economics available for questions.
Speakers: Suzanne Schmitz, Thousand Oaks, con (submitted document); Jennie Ruse, Thousand Oaks, con; Lynne Zellhart, Thousand Oaks, con; Alan Grant, Thousand Oaks, con (submitted document); Ray Lemieux, city of residence unknown, con.
Written Statements: None.
Mayor Newman closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Maguire announced results as follows:
Proposed Water Rate Increase
17,186 notices issued
17 valid protests received prior to meeting
2 protests received during meeting pending verification 19 Total protests received
Insufficient number to constitute a majority protest (8,594 required)
Proposed Wastewater Rate Increase
39,165 notices issued
13 valid protests received prior to meeting
2 protests received during meeting pending verification 15 Total protests received
Insufficient number to constitute a majority protest (19,583 required)
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
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: 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 League of California Cities Annual Conference, October 8-10, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Councilmember Gutierrez and Mayor Newman.
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 December 2, 2025, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:43 p.m. in honor of the Borderline Day of Remembrance (November 7, 2025), to Regular Meeting on December 2, 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: October 30, 2025
REVISED AGENDA POSTED: October 31, 2025
MINUTES APPROVED: December 2, 2025
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