MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California May 19, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mikey Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, and Mayor Taylor present in chambers. Councilmember Adam arrived 6:02 p.m.
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, Public Works Director Nader Heydari, Cultural and Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Chief Technology Officer Anthony Moore, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, 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, Assistant Analyst Christy Glaubke, and Senior Recording Secretary Dominga Zambrano.
3. CLOSED SESSION: None.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: None.
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. Conejo Open Space Foundation Trails Education Days Writing Contest Winners
Mayor Taylor introduced C onejo Open Space Conservation Agency Vice Chair Dorothy Sullivan to discuss the program and presented the contest winners with certificates.
B. Edison Scholarship Award
Mayor Taylor introduced Southern California Edison’s Government Relations Manager Ian Anderson to present the Edison International scholarship to Westlake High School student Angela Liu.
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: Andy Van Sciver, Firefighter Public Information Officer at Ventura County Fire Department (presentation); Cynthia Geiselman, Westlake Village; Holly Kraszewski, Moorpark; William Maple, Newbury Park (submitted document); Heather Hamilton, Thousand Oaks; Elaine Ibarra, Oxnard; Rayne Richard Davis, Newbury Park (submitted document); Michael, Thousand Oaks.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify April 29, 2026, May 6, 2026, and May 13, 2026; approve May 20, 2026, May 27, 2026, and June 3, 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 May 12, 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
C. FY 2026-27 Pavement Program (CI 5735, MI 2661)
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 RES. NO. 2026-019
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution approving the FY 2026- 27 list of streets proposed to receive Senate Bill (SB) 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding for the 2026 Pavement Program (CI 5735, MI 2661).
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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)
D. Emergency Communications Site License Agreement – 1619 Grissom Street
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve License Agreement with the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) for a ten -year term to access the City’s parcel at 1619 Grissom Street (Grissom Reservoir site), commencing May 20, 2026, and ending June 30, 2036.
2. Delegate authority to the City Manager to execute future amendments.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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
E. Out of Agency Wastewater Service Agreement – Calle Arroyo APN 663 -0-122- 095 (Family Trust Hewitt)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve an Out of Agency Service Agreement (OASA) with Family Trust Hewitt to provide wastewater service for a new single- family residence on Calle Arroyo (APN 663-0-122-095) in the unincorporated Lynn Ranch area adjacent to the City of Thousand Oaks.
2. Authorize City Engineer to apply for an OASA with the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) and execute all required documents.
3. Authorize City Manager to execute Indemnity Agreement with LAFCo.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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)
F. Microsoft Licenses Renewal
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a “piggyback” agreement with SHI International Corp. (SHI), Somerset, NJ, to utilize County of Riverside Agreement No. ITARC -00929, under Microsoft Enterprise Agreement No. 8084445, for renewal of the City’s Microsoft licensing and maintenance s
ervices, in the amount of $1,196,769 plus extra services of $119,677 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,316,446 for the period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.
2. Approve budget appropriation for FY 2025- 26 in the amount of $150,000 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund Balance) to A/C #001- 3410-612-6210 (General Fund, Computer Software Licenses) and budget appropriation in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $37,900 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund Balance) to A/C #001- 3410-612-6210 (General Fund, Computer Software Licenses).
3. Authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,316,446 from A/C #001- 3410-612-
6210 (General Fund, Computer Software Maintenance) to pay for licenses in FY 2025-26, FY 2026-27, and FY 2027-28.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute purchase documents with SHI within the established not-t
o
-ex
ceed limit, including adjustments to quantities
and substitution of equivalent Microsoft products and services during the agreement term.
5. 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)
G. FY 2026-27 Top Ten Priorities, FY 2025 -26 & FY 2026 -27 Citywide Goals and Council Norms
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve City Council Top Ten Priorities for FY 2026- 27 and reaffirm Citywide Goals for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 and City Council Norms.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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
H. Second Amendment to Building Mechanical Systems Services Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Second Amendment to General Services Agreement with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc., DBA Emcor Services Mesa Energy of Thousand Oaks, CA (Contract No. 13244-2023) in the amount of $150,000 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $708,854.
2. Approve budget appropriation and authorize expenditure in FY 2026- 27 in the amount of $75,000 from A/C #001- 0000-311-1000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) as follows: $60,000 to A/C #001- 3594-612-5621 (General Fund – Contracted Services – HVAC) and $15,000 to A/C #001- 3592-631-5621 (General Fund – Contracted Services – HVAC).
3. Authorize expenditure in FY 2025- 26 in the amount of $75,000 as follows:
$40,000 to A/C #001- 3594-612-5621 (General Fund – Contracted Services – HVAC) and $35,000 to A/C #001- 3592-612-5621 (General Fund – Contracted Services – HVAC).
4. 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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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
RESOLUTION CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF HOLDING OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR
ELECTION OF THREE COUNCILMEMBERS FOR FOUR- YEAR TERMS
REPRESENTING DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 AS REQUIRED BY LAWS OF STATE
OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
RES. NO. 2026-020
RESOLUTION REQUESTING VENTURA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO CONSOLIDATE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH STATEWIDE GUBERNATORIAL
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAME DATE PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE § 10403
RES. NO. 2026-021
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO
VOTERS AT ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 RES. NO. 2026-022
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, to elect three Councilmembers (Districts 1, 2, and 3).
2. Adopt resolution requesting consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the Statewide Gubernatorial General Election (including contract with Ventura County for Election Services).
3. Adopt resolution adopting candidate statement guidelines and costs.
4. Authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $50,000 in FY 2026-27 from A/C #001-2110-611-6910 (General Fund - Election Costs) for contract services with Ventura County Elections Division.
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: (Continued)
A. November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and League of Women Voters Candidate Forum (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
5. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $3,200 in FY 2026- 27 from A/C #001- 2110-611-6910 (General Fund - Election Costs) and approve, upon request, League of Women Voters’ (LWV) use of the Scherr Forum Theatre and Thousand Oaks Television (TOTV) for a te levised Candidate Forum on a date to be determined contingent on theatre availability.
6. Find that this is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Presented by Deputy City Clerk Delgado. City Attorney Noonan responded to questions. City Clerk Maguire available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Gutierrez 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:
A. League of California Cities City Leaders Summit – April 22-24, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Presented by Councilmember Newman. Mayor Taylor 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
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16. CITY MANAGER:
A. Announcements and upcoming issues
City Manager Powers provided an update on the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:03 p.m. to Regular Meeting on June 9, 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 14, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: June 9, 2026
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