MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California March 24, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mikey Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, and Mayor Taylor present in chambers.
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, 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 Cultural and Community Services Director Melissa Hurtado, Assistant City Attorney Tracy Friedl, Facilities Manager Joshua Koenig- Brown, Deputy Public Works Director H. Ted Gerber, Associate Engineer Mark Bueno, Assistant City Attorney Joe Brick, 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, Assistant Analyst Christy Glaubke, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
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).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:01 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to report at 6:00 p.m.
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5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Taylor led the pledge of allegiance.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING, AGENDA ITEM OR REMOTE PARTICIPATION: None.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Team Roll Over Cancer Recognition
Mayor Taylor presented certificates to local high school students Kate Vong , Cadence Lee, and Mattison Link (not in attendance) to recognize their dedicated efforts to raising community awareness and funds for cancer research, and patient advocacy and support.
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: Michelle, Thousand Oaks; Anne, Thousand Oaks; Jon, Thousand Oaks; Nora Hayes, city of residence unknown; Ina McGuinness, Thousand Oaks.
City Attorney Noonan addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Additional information supplemental packet pertaining to Item 9H.
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
Motion by Councilmember Newman 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 March 10, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
E. Weed Abatement Services Agreement (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
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
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
F. Backflow Prevention Assembly Services Agreement (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
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
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
G. City of Thousand Oaks and County of Ventura Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. 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.
2. 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
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
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
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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 RES. NO. 2026-010
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).
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
A. Film Permit Ordinance and Related Fees (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
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.
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Deputy Cultural and Community Services Director Hurtado. Cultural and Community Services Director Serret responded to questions. City Manager Powers provided comments. Assistant City Attorney Friedl available for questions.
Speakers: Danielle Borja, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO, pro; Kyle Rohrbach, Thousand Oaks, pro.
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
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
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
RES. NO. 2026-011
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
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Facilities Manager Koenig- Brown. Finance Director Boscarino available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
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: (Continued)
C. 2026 Active Transportation Plan
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2026 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
RES. NO. 2026-012
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
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Associate Engineer Bueno and Transportation Engineer Angela Bessa, Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineer s. Deputy Public Works Director Gerber responded to questions.
Speakers: Benjamin Kuo, Newbury Park, pro.
Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez 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:
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).
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
A. Consider California Environmental Quality Act Exemption Findings for Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. approved on March 9, 2021 (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
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
Assistant City Attorney Brick and Outside Counsel Holly Whatley, Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley , available for questions . Additional information supplemental packet.
Speakers: GI Industries Representative Andrea Leisy, Seal Beach.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 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 April 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
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17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 8:22 p.m. to Regular Meeting on April 14, 2026.
____________________________
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 19, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: April 14, 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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