MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California May 12, 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, 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, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Nader Heydari, Cultural and Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Chief Technology Officer Anthony Moore, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Deputy Community Development Director Teo Francu, Planning Division Manager Krystin Rice, Senior Analyst Lynn Oshita, Community Development Analyst Karen Ponce, 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 Richard Swingler, Senior Video Production Specialist Ryan Palmer, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
3. CLOSED SESSION: City Council Conference Room 2nd floor
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Joseph Keays vs.
City of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
202100557036CUPO; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Esther Neiviller vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
2026CUPO064259; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Ranch Thousand Oaks MHP, LLC vs. City of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2026CUWM062482; 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.:
202100554581CUWM; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Exposure to Litigation:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). (1 Potential Case)
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:01 p.m.
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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. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING, AGENDA ITEM OR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
Mayor Taylor announced Item No. 13A – FY 2026- 27 Community Events Grants Recommendations – will be moved up and heard after the Consent Calendar.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Older Americans Month Proclamation
Mayor Taylor introduced Council on Aging Chair Dorothy Hatfield and fellow members and presented a proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans month.
B. Building Month Proclamation
Mayor Taylor introduced Community Development Director Parker, Deputy Community Development Director Francu, and Community Development staff and presented a proclamation recognizing May as Building and Safety Month.
C. Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor Taylor introduced Public Works Director Heydari and Public Works Department staff and presented a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week from May 17 – 23.
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: Margaux, Thousand Oaks; Sandy Gill, Thousand Oaks; Jack, Thousand Oaks (displayed documents); Paul Sinacori, Thousand Oaks; Kathy Hodge, Thousand Oaks.
Written Statements: Elyse Thompson, Thousand Oaks; Susan Ringheim, Thousand Oaks ; Keren Meyers, Thousand Oaks.
City Manager Powers and City Attorney Noonan addressed public comments.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify April 15, 2026, and April 22, 2026; approve April 29, 2026, and May 6, 2026; and approve May 13, 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 meetings of April 14, 2026, and April 28, 2026
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
C. Pipeline Upgrades Near Calleguas Turnouts Phase I Project (CI 5493)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids for the Pipeline Upgrades Near Calleguas Turnouts Phase I Project (CI 5493).
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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
D. Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Biosolids Conveying and Storage Improvements Project (CI 5683)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 14088-2025) with HDR Engineering, Inc. (Ventura, CA), for additional design plans and specifications for the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Biosolids Conveying and Storage Improvements Project (CI 5683), in an amount of $442,700, plus
extra services of $44,270, for a total not -to-exceed amount of $592,350, including previously authorized extra services of $9,580, and extending the term to June 30, 2027.
2. Authorize expense in the amount of $486,970 ($442,700 agreement, plus extra services of $44,270) from A/C #624- 8250-682-8300 (Wastewater Fund – Capital Improvements, CI 5683).
3. 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
E. Street Lighting on Avenida De Los Arboles (CI 5725)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Street Lighting on Avenida De Los Arboles Project (CI 5725) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by 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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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
F. Expenditure Plan for Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund for FY 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the expenditure plan of grant funds pursuant to Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) guidelines to partially offset the contract costs of the following positions:
• One Misdemeanor Detective Deputy (contract costs: $292,131) in A/C #001-6640-621-5730 (General Fund, Contracted Services – Law Enforcement)
• Two Directed Enforcement Team Deputies (contract costs: $525,919) in A/C #001- 6650-621-5730 (General Fund, Contracted Services – Law Enforcement)
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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
*13. COMMITTEE/COMISSION/BOARD REPORTS:
A. FY 2026-27 Community Events Grants Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Community Events Grants totaling $89,954.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Community Events Grant agreements with grantees.
3. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $89,954 in FY 2026-27 from A/C #001- 0970-646-5920 (CF2027, General Fund - Grants/Donations) for Community Events Grants.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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*13. COMMITTEE/COMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: (Continued)
A. FY 2026-27 Community Events Grants Recommendations (Continued)
Presented by Community Funding Review Committee Chair Kyle Rohrbach.
Community Funding Review Vice Chair Kate Marley and Community Services Analyst Mailes available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
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. FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the FY 2026- 27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
2. Authorize City Manager to adjust the budget and proposed allocations if HUD revises the amount of the City’s FY 2026- 27 CDBG grant; and authorize City Manager to finalize and execute grant agreements and related documents in connection with FY 2026-27 CDBG Action Plan.
3. Find that the federally funded activities related to the FY 2026- 27 CDBG Action Plan and other related documents qualify for a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Community Development Analyst Ponce. Planning Division Manager Rice and Senior Analyst Oshita available for questions.
Speakers: Martha Shapiro, Newbury Park; Kirstin Rizk, city of residence unknown.
Written Statements: None.
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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11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT 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 May 19, 2026, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m. to Regular Meeting on May 19, 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: May 7, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: May 19, 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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