MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California January 13, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mikey Taylor 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 Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, and Mayor Taylor present in chambers. Councilmember Adam arrived 5:01 p.m.
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, Cultural and Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, 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, 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 ; P ursuant to Government Code section 54956.8.
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 Taylor led the pledge of allegiance.
6. REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING OR AGENDA ITEM: None.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 2 January 13, 2026
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)
Speakers: Ken Lamont, Newbury Park ; Laura Tribble, Thousand Oaks ; Heather Hamilton, Thousand Oaks.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item 9.H. – Traffic Signal at Avenida De Los Arboles and Avenida De Las Plantas (CI 5597) – pulled for comment by Councilmember Newman.
Additional information supplemental packet pertaining to Item 9.J.
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify December 10, 2025, December 17, 2025, December 24, 2025, December 31, 2025, and January 7, 2026; approve January 14, 2026, and January 21, 2026, 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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of December 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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 3 January 13, 2026
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
C. Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity (LPCN 2025 -70001) for 2150 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve and authorize the Community Development Director to send a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity (LPCN) to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for the proposed Erewhon Natural Foods Market to be located at 2150 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
D. Energy Information System Agreement Amendment
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 12649-2021) with SitelogIQ, Inc. of Ontario, CA, to extend the term of the agreement to January 25, 2027, and increasing the amount of the agreement by $20,224 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $164,283.80.
2. Authorize expenditure in FY 2025- 26 and FY 2026- 27 in the amount of $20,224 as follows: $11,596 from A/C #001- 5060-612-5699 (General Fund, Contracted Services), $4,028 from A/C #001- 5060-612-6210 (General Fund, Intangibles/Software License), and $4,600 from A/C #001- 5060-612-4300 (General Fund, Computer Software Maintenance).
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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 4 January 13, 2026
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
E. Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Slope Stabilization Project (CI 5736)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 14071-2025) with Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. (Thousand Oaks, CA), for additional design/monitoring services in the amount of $75,000, for a revised not- to-exceed amount of $194,000, plus extra services of $7,500, for a total not -to- exceed amount of $213,400, considering previously authorized extra services of $11,900, with a term ending June 30, 2027.
2. Authorize expense in the amount of $82,500 ($75,000 agreement amendment, plus extra services of $7,500) from A/C #624- 8250-682-8300 (Wastewater Fund – Capital Improvements, CI 5736).
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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
F. Annual Appointment of City Treasurer and Adoption of Investment Policy
RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING JAIME BOSCARINO AS CITY TREASURER FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2027, AND ADOPTING
UPDATED INVESTMENT POLICY
RES. NO. 2026-001
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution reconfirming Jaime Boscarino as City Treasurer until January 31, 2027, and approving City’s Investment Policy.
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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 5 January 13, 2026
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
G. Thousand Oaks Plan to Assist School Sites Annual Project List
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Thousand Oaks Plan to Assist School Sites (TOPASS) Annual Project List for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 totaling $715,000 submitted by Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD).
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
H. Traffic Signal at Avenida De Los Arboles and Avenida De Las Plantas (CI 5597)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) to provide engineering and design services for the Traffic Signal at Avenida De Los Arboles and Avenida De Las Plantas Project (CI 5597) in an amount of $148,910, plus extra services of $14,890 with a total not -to- exceed amount of $163,800, and a term ending June 30, 2027.
2. Approve budget appropriation transfer in the amount of $18,800 from FY 2026-27 to FY 2025- 26 in A/C #551- 5560-631-8300 (Developer Fee Fund Improvements other than Buildings - CI 5597).
3. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $168,800 ($148,910 Agreement, plus extra services of $14,890 and $5,000 for City Furnished Materials and Supplies) from A/C #551 -5560-631-8300 (Developer Fee Fund Improvements other than Buildings - CI 5597).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 6 January 13, 2026
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
I. Citywide Concrete Replacement, Sidewalk Repairs (MI 2659), and Citywide Curb Ramps (CI 5734) Construction Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
1.Approve project design, plans, and specifications, including Addendum No. 1 for construction of the Citywide Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repairs FYs 2025-2027 (MI 2659), and Citywide Curb Ramps FYs 2025- 2027 (CI 5734) Project.
2. Award construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. (Oxnard, CA) in the amount of $1,546,438 plus a contingency of $154,150.
3. Approve budget appropriation transfer as follows: $214,938 from FY 2026- 27 to FY 2025-26 from A/C #133 -5310-631-5500 (Gas Tax Fund, Construction - MI 2659) and $155,650 from FY 2026- 27 to FY 2025- 26 from A/C #137- 5310-631- 8300 (Gas Tax Fund, Improvements other than Buildings - CI 5734).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $1,710,588 as follows: $1,054,938 ($954,938 construction contract, $95,000 construction contingency, and $5,000 City furnished materials) as follows: $360,000 from A/C #001- 5310-631-5500 (General Fund, construction – MI 2659) and $694,938 from A/C #133- 5310-631- 5500 (Gas Tax Fund, construction – MI 2659) ; and $655,650 ($591,500 construction contract, $59,150 construction contingency, and $5,000 City furnished materials) from A/C #137- 5310-631-8300 (Gas Tax Fund, Improvements other than Buildings – CI 5734).
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 the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 7 January 13, 2026
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
J. Proposed 2026 City Councilmember Committee Assignments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve proposed 2026 Calendar year City Councilmember Committee Assignments.
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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
K. 2026 Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Delegate Representative
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Designate Councilmember Al Adam as the Delegate Representative and Mayor Pro Tem Bob Engler as the Alternate Representative for the City at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference and General Assembly, which will take place May 7-8, 2026.
2. Find that designating a delegate is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Section 15378(b)(5).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 8 January 13, 2026
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
L. Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the appointment of Geoffrey Ware to fill a regular member position ; t
erm ending November 30, 2027, on the Ventura County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee.
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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
M. Development Impact Fees: Annual Review of Accounts as of June 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
N. Ratification of TOArts Board of Directors
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Ratify the appointments of Aerin LeDuc -Gummeson, Victor Fakrogha, and Dr.
Michael Hart to the Board of Directors of TOArts each for a term of three years ending December 31, 2029.
2. Find that this action does not qualify as 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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 9 January 13, 2026
9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
O. Financial Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file financial reports.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
P. Lease Agreement with New West Symphony Association
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Lease Agreement with New West Symphony Association (New West), for a month -to-month agreement term of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, or through the corresponding period of Resident Company status, whichever is sooner.
2. 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, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 10 January 13, 2026
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Sale of City -Owned Property at 401/403 West Hillcrest Drive and Related Development Agreement
ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, RELATING TO CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 & 403 WEST HILLCREST DRIVE (APNS 525 -0- 060-125, 525‐ 0‐053‐115, 525‐ 0‐053‐175, 525-0- 060-135, 525 ‐0‐053‐195, 525‐0‐060‐085, 525 ‐0‐060‐095, 525‐ 0‐060‐115), THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA [Development Agreement (DAGR) 2025-70004]
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) related to the sale of 401/403 West Hillcrest properties to Conejo Recreation and Park District.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of 401/403 West Hillcrest properties [Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 525 -0-060-125, 525‐ 0‐053‐115, 525‐ 0‐053‐175, 525-0- 060- 135, 525‐ 0‐053‐195, 525‐ 0‐060‐085, 525‐ 0‐060‐095, 525‐ 0‐060‐115] to the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Development Agreement (DAGR) and PSA.
3. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance to approve DAGR-2025-70004.
4. Authorize budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $175,000 in FY 2025- 26 from A/C #001 -0000-311-0000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #001- 3570-612-5699 (General Fund, Contracted Services Other) for consultant services related to American Land Title Association (ALTA) survey and title insurance services for 401/403 W Hillcrest Drive.
5. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $30,400,000 in FY 2026- 27 from A/C #001- 0000-512-0000 (General Fund, Sale of Property) to A/C #001- 0000-311-0000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) for revenue from the sale of property.
6. Find that the following actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3): Common Sense Exemption; Section 15312: Surplus Government Property Sales ; and Section 15325 - Transfers of Ownership of Interests of Land.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Deputy City Manager Alikhan. Finance Director Boscarino, Senior Planner Kendall, and Conejo Recreation and Park District General Manager Jim Friedl available for questions. Additional information supplemental packets.
Speakers: William Maple, Newbury Park (submitted document) ; Nelson Buss, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: None.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California 11 January 13, 2026
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
A. Sale of City -Owned Property at 401/403 West Hillcrest Drive and Related Development Agreement (Continued)
Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
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.
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers commented on Item 10.A. - Sale of City -Owned Property at 401/403 West Hillcrest Drive and Related Development Agreement – commending City and CRPD staff on their work on this important project.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned in memory of Mayor Emeritus Alex Fiore at 6:36 p.m. to Regular Meeting on January 27, 2026.
____________________________
Mikey Taylor, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
____________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: January 8, 2026
REVISED AGENDA POSTED: January 9, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: January 27, 2026
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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