MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California March 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 Ingrid Hardy, 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, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Assistant City Attorney Noel Doran, Deputy Community Development Director Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Planner Justine Kendall, Senior Planner Iain Holt, Assistant to the City Manager Ryan Roman, Deputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, Information Technology Supervisor Atanas Beltchev, 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: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). (1 Potential Case)
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session , indicating City employee allegation of age discrimination and harassment, held at 5:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to announce at 6:00 p.m.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Taylor led the pledge of allegiance.
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7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Donate Life Month Proclamation
Mayor Taylor presented proclamation announcing April as DMV/Donate Life California month to Denise and David Belko.
B. One City One Book Program
Mayor Taylor introduced Librarian Natasha Buran to announce this year’s One City One Book program.
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: Scarlett, Thousand Oaks; Madison Richeson, Newbury Park.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Speakers: Jon, Thousand Oaks.
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify February 25, 2026, and March 4, 2026; approve March 11, 2026, and March 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
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of February 24, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
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)
C. Food Recovery Hub Grant Award and Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a grant in the amount of $325,000 [grant funding from California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for a Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Local Assistance Grant] and approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Adelante Comunidad Conejo, Inc. (Adelante) (Thousand Oaks, CA).
2. Authorize expenditure in FY 2025- 26 in the amount of $325,000 from A/C #631-8420-682-5920 (SB1383, Solid Waste Fund – Parts & Materials/Other) for the proposed food recovery hub located at 1335 Calle Bouganvilla in Thousand Oaks.
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
D. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO REGULATION OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) UPDATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 45 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW (MCA-2025-70003) (Introduced 2/24/2026; 5-0)
ORD. NO. 1747-NS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt
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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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Mixed-Use Development Amendment (SP -2025-70003, DAGR-2025-70005, DP- 2025-70019); Applicant: Latigo Hillcrest LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Consider and provide direction on amendments to Specific Plan No. 24 (SP 24), Development Agreement (2022- 70777-DAGR), and major modification of Development Permit (2022- 70773-DP) to allow changes to building façade design and materials.
2. Find this project complies with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (2022-70774-EIR) was approved by City Council on July 11, 2023; the proposed changes would not introduce changes to the project description considered by that EIR.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Senior Planner Kendall. City Manager Powers and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions. City Attorney Noonan provided clarification. Community Development Director Parker and Deputy Community Development Director Zelaya Melicher available for questions.
Speakers: Mark Maron, Applicant , pro ; Keith McCloskey, Applicant Representative, pro.
Written Statement: None.
Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Engler announced ex-parte communication with applicant representative.
Motion by Councilmember Newman to not make amendments to Specific Plan No. 24 or Development Agreement (2022- 70773-DP); and to not allow major modification of Development Permit (2022- 70773-DP); and to find the project is CEQA compliant.
5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
City Council recess 8:22 p.m.; reconvened 8:33 p.m.
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Senior Planner Holt. Community Development Director Parker responded to questions. City Manager Powers provided comments. Deputy Community Development Director Zelaya Melicher and Planning Division Manager Rice available for questions.
Speakers: Jackson Piper, Newbury Park.
Written Statements: None.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – 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 March 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
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18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 8:56 p.m. to Regular Meeting on March 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: March 5, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: March 24, 2026
*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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