Thousand Oaks City Council Regular Meeting (Closed Session) - 3/25/2026 12:00:00 AM City Council
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Andrew P. Fox City Council Chambers
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Closed Session: 5:00 PM (as needed, see below)
Regular Session: 6:00 PM
Mikey Taylor, Mayor
Bob Engler
, Mayor Pro Tem
Al Adam, Councilmember
David Newman
, Councilmember
C. Tie Gutierrez, Councilmember
Executive Team
Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
Tracy M. Noonan, City Attorney
Ingrid Hardy, Assistant City Manager
Akbar Alikhan, Assistant City Manager
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
Jaime Boscarino, Finance Dir./City Treasurer
Kelvin Parker, Community Development Director
Nader Heydari, Public Works Director
Jonathan Serret, Cultural & Community Services Director Jeanette D. Green, Human Resources Director
Anthony Moore, Chief Technology Officer
Alexandra South, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Dir.
Jeremy Paris, Police Chief
Jeff Shea, Fire Chief
Jim Friedl, General Manager, CRPD
MISSION STATEMENT:
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
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AGENDA AVAILABILITY
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The City Council Agenda is posted at the entry to the Civic Arts Plaza/City Hall, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks [main posting location pursuant to the Brown Act, G.C. 54954.2(a)]. Agenda packet and “Live and Archived” meetings and minutes are available on the City’s website at www.toaks.g
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DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS/LEVINE ACT/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 84308 :
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, City Councilmembers are disqualified from participating in any Agenda item involving contracts (excluding competitively bid, labor, and personal employment contracts), franchise agreements, discretionary land use entitlements, and other permits, licenses and entitlements if the Councilmember received more than $500 (aggregated) in campaign contributions from the applicant or party, an agent of the applicant/party, or any financially-interested participant who actively supports or opposes the matter on the Agenda within the preceding 12 months.
Financially-interested participants include those with (i) an interest in property located within 500 feet of the property at issue on the Agenda, (ii) an economic interest in a business entity that may be impacted as a result of the decision, or (iii) a business relationship with the applicant/contractor that may result in additional services provided to the applicant/contractor.
Councilmembers who have received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) are required to publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item and are prohibited from making, participating in the making, or attempting to influence any decision on that Agenda item.
PUBLIC PARTY & PARTICIPANT DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS
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Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) to a Councilmember within the preceding 12 months must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Councilmember. The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the Agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the Agenda item consideration.
Financially-interested participants are strongly urged to disclose on the record of that Agenda item any contribution of more than $500 (aggregated) made by them or their agent to any Councilmember within the preceding 12 months.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.
City Council Agenda items subject to the Levine Act are marked with the following notation on the Agenda: LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
PUBLIC INPUT
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Public Input is governed by City policy, including but not limited to Resolution Nos. 2011-067 and 2023-008, and Ordinance No. 1711-NS. In addition, it is the policy of the City of Thousand Oaks that all employees are to be treated with respect and dignity. Actual or perceived discrimination and/or harassment of an employee on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or age will not be tolerated.
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INTERPRETACIÓN AL ESPAÑOL
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Matters listed on Consent Calendar that do not require significant reporting and/or discussion for decision or considered to be routine, will be approved by one motion as recommended. There will be no separate discussion unless Councilmember or staff member requests separate discussion prior to approval.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Any agenda related information received and distributed to the City Council after the Agenda Packet is produced is included in Supplemental Packets. Supplemental Packets are produced as needed, typically a minimum of two – one available on the Thursday preceding the City Council meeting and the second on Tuesday at the meeting. Both the Thursday and Tuesday Supplemental Packets are available for public review on the City’s website.
JUDICIAL REVIEW
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Any legal action by an applicant seeking to obtain a judicial review of the City Council’s decision on a Hearing or issue listed on this Agenda may be subject to the 90-day filing period, of and governed by, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Also refer to TOMC Section 1-4.05.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
3. CLOSED SESSION: City Council Conference Room 2nd floor A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation:
Corey Greenberg, et al. vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al.; Ventura County Superior Court Case No.: 2025CUPA052404; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation:
Shelley Green vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al.;
Ventura County Superior Court Case No.: 2025CUPO056187; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation:
G.I. Industries vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al.;
Ventura County Superior Court Case No.: 202100554581CUWM; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
D.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation:
G.I. Industries
vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al.;
Ventura County Superior Court Case No.: 202100553340CUWM; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING, AGENDA ITEM OR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Team Roll Over Cancer Recognition
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)
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.
General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify March 11, 2026, and March 18, 2026; approve March 25, 2026, April 1, 2026, and April 8, 2026, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
B.
Minutes of City Council meeting of March 10, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
03-10-2026 Draft Minutes
C.
Purchase of Vehicles
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve “piggyback” purchase of one Ford T-350 Transit Cargo Van, one Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Truck, one Honda Odyssey Minivan, one Chevrolet Equinox EV Compact SUV, and one Chevrolet Silverado EV Truck from National Auto Fleet Group (Watsonville, CA) through Sourcewell Contract No. 081325-NAF for the replacement of assets #6610-430, 6610-447, 6610-450, 8250-497 and 8250-522 for a total cost of $281,903.73.
2. Approve “piggyback” purchase of one Ford F-550 Multi-use Vacuum and Valve Maintenance Truck from Rush Truck Center (Whittier, CA) through Sourcewell Contract No. 032824-RTG for the replacement of assets #8030-226, 8030-248, and 8030-256 for a total cost of $267,449.18.
3. Approve budget appropriation reduction in FY 2025-26 in the amount of $14,706 from A/C #611-8030-685-8900 (Water Fund - Fixed Asset Replacement) to A/C #611-0000-341-9900 (Water Fund - Net Position) to offset the capital equipment expense.
4. Authorize expenditure/expense in the amount of $549,352.91 as follows: $170,020.48 from A/C #001-6610-621-8400 (General Fund – Law Enforcement Equipment Over $10,000) fully offset by A/C #001-6610-621-8900 (General Fund – Law Enforcement Fixed Asset Replacement); $267,449.18 from A/C #611-8030-685-8400 (Water Fund - Equipment Over $10,000) partially offset in the amount of $107,320.00 from A/C #611-8030-685-8900 (Water Fund - Fixed Asset Replacement), and $111,883.25 from A/C #621-8250-685-8400 (Wastewater Fund - Equipment Over $10,000) fully offset by A/C #621-8250-685-8900 (Wastewater Fund - Fixed Asset Replacement).
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 National Auto Fleet Group Quote and Levine Act Disclosure Attachment 2 Rush Truck Center Quote and Levine Act Disclosure D.
Radar Feedback Signs at 17 Locations Citywide (CI 5548) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids for the Radar Feedback Signs at 17 Locations Citywide Project (CI 5548).
2. Authorize acceptance of a Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 11 Grant in the amount of $258,570 from the Federal Highway Administration for construction of Radar Feedback Signs at 17 Locations Citywide.
3. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15304 (minor alterations to land).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Radar Feedback Sign Locations
Attachment 2 Example Radar Feedback Sign
E.
Weed Abatement Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award General Services Agreement to SoCal Brush (Newbury Park, CA), for weed abatement services in an amount not to exceed $730,516.88 for scheduled weed abatement, plus $195,000 for extra services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $925,516.88, with a term ending December 31, 2030.
2. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 2025-26 in the amount of $18,920 as follows: $14,171 from A/C #611-0000-341-9900 (Water Fund – Net Position) to A/C #611-8050-682-5611 (Water Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services) and $4,749 from A/C #621-0000-341-9900 (Wastewater Fund – Net Position) to A/C #621-8250-682-5611 (Wastewater Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); and in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $18,355 as follows: $13,390 from A/C #611-0000-341-9900 (Water Fund – Net Position) to A/C #611-8050-682-5611 (Water Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services) and $4,965 from A/C #621-0000-341-9900 (Wastewater Fund – Net Position) to A/C #621-8250-682-5611 (Wastewater Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services) to fund scheduled weed abatement and as-needed extra services.
3. Authorize expenditure/expense for scheduled weed abatement in FY 2025-26 in the amount of $135,824 as follows: $40,605 from A/C #001-5630-632-5611 (General Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); $84,801 from A/C #142-5630-632-5611 (Landscape Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); $7,969 from A/C #611-8050-682-5611 (Water Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); $2,449 from A/C #621-8050-682-5611 (Wastewater Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); plus an additional $50,000 in extra services as budget is available; and in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $139,253 as follows: $41,357 from A/C #001-5630-632-5611 (General Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); $88,443 from A/C #142-5630-632-5611 (Landscape Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); $6,896 from A/C #611-8050-682-5611 (Water Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); $2,557 from A/C #621-8050-682-5611 (Wastewater Fund – Contracted Weed Abatement Services); plus an additional $50,000 in extra services as budget is available.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 SoCal Brush Agreement
F.
Backflow Prevention Assembly Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award General Services Agreement to Verne’s Plumbing, Inc. (Buena Park, CA), for Backflow Prevention Assembly Services, in the amount of $230,415 for scheduled device testing, plus $325,000 for extra services for as-needed repairs, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $555,415, with a term ending December 31, 2030.
2. Authorize expenditure/expense for backflow prevention testing in FY 2025-26 in the amount of $108,400 ($43,400 for device testing and up to $65,000 for extra services); and in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $109,702 ($44,702 for device testing and up to $65,000 for extra services), as detailed in the Expenditure Summary.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Expenditure Summary
Attachment 2 Verne's Agreement
G.
City of Thousand Oaks and County of Ventura Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services Agreement RECOMMENDATION:
Terminate Contract No. 6115-2003 and approve a new Agreement with the County of Ventura to reimburse the City for collection, recycling, treatment, and disposal of household hazardous waste (HHW) from unincorporated County of Ventura residents, for an initial one-year term which will automatically renew on September 30 of each year until terminated.
Find that this action is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Agreement
H.
League of Women Voters Congressional and State Assembly Primary Candidate Forums RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve League of Women Voters’ request to use the Scherr Forum Theatre and Thousand Oaks Television (TOTV) for televised Congressional and State Assembly Candidate Forums on April 30, 2026.
2. Approve budget appropriation from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund - Fund Balance) to A/C #001-2110-611-6910 (General Fund - Election Costs).
3. Authorize expenditure of $3,200 in FY 2025-26 from A/C #001-2110-611-6910 (General Fund - Election Costs).
4. Find that this is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 LWV Request
Attachment 2 Policy
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A.
Film Permit Ordinance and Related Fees
ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL FILMING IN THE CITY REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 4 CHAPTER 8 1ST READING
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING FILM PERMIT FEES PURSUANT TO THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4-8.06 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Read ordinance in title only, further reading be waived, and if no objection, introduce ordinance to repeal and replace Title 4, Chapter 8, Film Permits, of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code (TOMC).
2. Adopt resolution approving and adopting film permit fees pursuant to TOMC Section 4-8.06.
3. Approve budget appropriation for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $66,800 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) as follows: $6,800 to A/C #001-0970-646-6210 (General Fund - Software Licenses) and $60,000 to A/C #001-0970-646-1210 (General Fund - Temp/Hourly Pay).
4. Authorize expenditure in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $66,800 as follows: $6,800 from A/C #001-0970-646-6210 (General Fund - Software Licenses) for annual software maintenance costs for permitting software and $60,000 from A/C #001-0970-646-1210 (General Fund - Temp/Hourly Pay) for hourly staff to process permits.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 AFCI Financial Impact
Attachment 2 VC Film Financial Impact
Attachment 3 Film Permit Ordinance
Attachment 4 Sample Film Policy
Attachment 5 Fee Resolution
B.
Solar Panel Canopy Replacement at Los Robles Greens Golf Course (MI 2668) RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CERTAIN FINDINGS ON ENERGY SAVINGS AND APPROVING DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACT FOR ENERGY SERVICES FOR SOLAR PANEL CANOPY AT LOS ROBLES GREENS GOLF COURSE (MI 2668) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4217.12 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution making certain findings required under Government Code Section 4217 through 4217.18, that the proposed energy services agreement will result in lower costs than if the project were not built, and that the agreement is in the best interest of the City.
2. Award a Design and Build Contract for the replacement and installation of a solar canopy carport structure, under Government Code Section 4217.10 through 4217.18 procurement process to Pavletich Electric & Communications, Inc. (Bakersfield, CA) in the amount of $312,917.86, plus a contingency of $31,291.14, and an added $20,000 reserve amount to account for future escalation of steel fabrication prices, for a total of $364,209, with a term ending January 31, 2027.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement with Pavletich Electric & Communications, Inc. upon approval by the City Attorney within the established not-to-exceed limit.
4. Authorize expenditure in FY 2025-26 in the amount of $364,209 from A/C #001-3560-612-5500 (General Fund, Construction) for MI 2668 Solar Panel Canopy Replacement.
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes in the design, plans, specifications, as well as working details of the project, including work directives and change orders, as authorized, up to the project-approved contingency amount.
6. Find that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resource Code 21080.35, 14 C.C.R. Section 15302, and/or 14 C.C.R. Section 15061(b)(3).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Vicinity and Site Maps
Attachment 2 Resolution
Attachment 3 Levine Act Form
C.
2026 Active Transportation Plan
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2026 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution adopting the 2026 Active Transportation Plan.
2. Find that the Active Transportation Plan is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.20.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 2019 ATP
Attachment 2 2026 ATP
Attachment 3 Resolution to Adopt 2026 ATP
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A.
Consider California Environmental Quality Act Exemption Findings for Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. approved on March 9, 2021 RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive public comment regarding the applicability of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemptions to the March 9, 2021 award of the exclusive solid waste franchise agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., dba Athens Services (Franchise Agreement), including Sections 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities), 15308 (Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR).
2. Direct staff to consider the public comments and materials received, if any, and pursuant to CCR Section 15025, make a determination whether the Franchise Agreement award is exempt under CEQA, including under CCR Sections 15301, 15308, and/or 15061(b)(3).
3. Direct staff to agendize the matter for consideration at a properly-noticed meeting of City Council if staff determines that the Franchise Agreement award is not exempt under CEQA, so that City Council may take action to address CEQA compliance.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 March 9 2021 Staff Report for the Franchise Agreement Award Attachment 2 March 9 2021 Supplemental Packet Staff Report
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
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn to Regular Meeting April 14, 2026 Agenda Post Date/Time: Mar 19, 2026, 5:00P.M.
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