MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California February 10, 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 Adam, Gutierrez, Engler, and Mayor Taylor present in chambers.
Councilmember Newman present via video conference.
Also present: City Manager Andrew P. Powers, City Attorney Tracy M. Noonan, Assistant 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, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Chief Technology Officer Anthony Moore, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Stephen Kearns, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Building Official Teo Francu, Assistant City Attorney Noel Doran, Legislative Affairs Manager Mina Layba, Community Services Analyst Sarah Mailes, 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 Ryan Palmer, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
*6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING, AGENDA ITEM OR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Mayor Taylor announced that Councilmember Newman was participating remotely and confirmed that there was no one 18 years or older present with Councilmember Newman.
3. CLOSED SESSION: City Manager's Office 3rd floor
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case)
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced at 6:00 p.m. that City Council unanimously authorized initiation of litigation; specifics related to the subject matter and litigation parties will be available to the public after litigation is initiated and service of process is completed.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Taylor led the pledge of allegiance.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING, AGENDA ITEM OR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Mayor Taylor announced Item No. 13A — FY 2025 -26 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Recommendations — will be moved up and heard after the Consent Calendar.
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7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Black History Month Proclamation
Mayor Taylor introduced Mr. Harold Hutton Jr. and representatives from the Thousand Oaks High School Black Student Union and presented a proclamation declaring Black History Month in Thousand Oaks.
B. Interface Children and Family Services Update
Mayor Taylor introduced Interface Children and Family Services 211 Associate Director Gerardo Gonzalez to provide an update on the 211 program and their services.
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: Wren Schwind, Newbury Park; Jeannine Blakefield, Thousand Oaks; Shannon Anderson, Newbury Park; Paul H. Johnson, Moorpark; Madison Richeson, Newbury Park; Michael Steel, Thousand Oaks; Rev./Dr. Betty Stapleford, Thousand Oaks; Danielle Blum, Thousand Oaks; Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks.
City Manager Powers and Mayor Pro Tem Engler absent at 6:14 p.m.; present at 6:25 p.m.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify January 28, 2026, and February 4, 2026; approve February 11, 2026, and February 18, 2026, subject to review and ratification
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of January 27, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 4-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
Abstain – Newman
C. Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Screening Equipment Maintenance Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve sole source designation and agreement with Huber Technology, Inc. (Huber) (Denver, NC) for maintenance and repair services of Huber screening equipment in the amount not to exceed $172,568.25 for a period beginning February 10, 2026, and ending December 31, 2030.
2. Authorize expense in the amount of $20,666.70 in FY 2025- 26 and $33,755.90 in FY 2026- 27 from A/C #621- 8250-682-5699 (Wastewater Contracted Services) for equipment maintenance and repair services.
3. 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 Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
D. 2026 Pavement Program (CI 5735, MI 2661), Curb Ramps (CI 5734), and Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repairs (MI 2659)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award Professional Services Agreement with Twining, Inc., of Long Beach, CA to provide material testing and inspection services during the construction of the 2026 Pavement Overlay (CI 5735), Pavement Slurry Program (MI 2661), Citywide Curb Ramps (CI 5734), and Citywide Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repairs (MI 2659) in the amount of $1,076,819, plus extra services of $107,680 with a term ending June 30, 2027, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $1,184,499.
2. Authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,184,499 ($1,076,819 agreement plus $107,680 extra services), subject to annual budget appropriations, allocated as follows: FY 2025– 26: $614,399 from A/C #135- 5310-631-8300 (Gas Tax Fund, Improvements Other Than Buildings – CI 5735), $264,650.46 from A/C #137- 5310-631-5500 (Gas Tax Fund, Improvements Other Than Buildings – MI 2661), $39,852.44 from A/C #001- 5310-631-5500 (General Fund, Construction – MI 2659), $53,043.69 from A/C #133- 5310-631- 5500 (Gas Tax Fund, Construction – MI 2659), and $57,665.27 from A/C #137- 5310-631-8300 (Gas Tax Fund, Improvements Other Than Buildings – CI 5734); FY 2026– 27: $154,888.14 from A/C #137- 5310-631-5500 (Gas Tax Fund, Improvements Other Than Buildings – MI 2661).
3. Find that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, as it involves inspection and testing services in support of previously approved projects consisting of the repair and maintenance of existing public infrastructure.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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*13. COMMITTEE/COMISSION/BOARD REPORTS:
A. FY 2025-26 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Community Environmental Enhancement Grants totaling $44,973.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Community Environmental Enhancement Grant agreements with Grantees.
3. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $44,973 from A/C #632- 8420-682- 5920 (NC0105, Community Enhancement Fund/Grants) for Community Environmental Enhancement Grants.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Community Funding Review Committee Chair Kyle Rohrbach.
Community Services Analyst Mailes available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Councilmember Gutierrez absent at 6:38 p.m.; present at 6:41 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. Community Development Department Update
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive verbal report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Community Development Director Parker. City Manager Powers and Planning Division Manager Kearns responded to questions. Deputy Community Development Director Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Rice, Building Official Francu, Assistant City Attorney Doran, and Legislative Affairs Manager Layba available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None.
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Update on League of California Cities Winter Policy Committee Meetings - January 22-23, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Engler and Councilmember Newman.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the February 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned in memory of former Mayor and Councilmember Richard Hus at 7:36 p.m. to Regular Meeting on February 24, 2026.
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Mikey Taylor, 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: February 5, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: February 24, 2026
*Indicates items 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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