Agenda Related Items - Meeting of June 23, 2026
Supplemental Packet Date: June 23, 2026
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From: Krystin Rice
To: City Clerk Department
Subject: (Response to Union Letter for Supplemental) - DTTO EIR - SAFER Letter Response Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:50:51 PM
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Hi Laura,
Can you please add the attachment to the next supplemental packet? Thank you!
Krystin Rice
Planning Division Manager
Community Development Department
City of Thousand Oaks
805-449-2335
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Subject: DTTO EIR - SAFER Letter Response
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Hi Krystin –
Please see attached for our response to the SAFER letter, dated June 22, 2026. Please let us know if you have any questions; otherwise, we will see you later this evening for City Council.
Thank you very much!
Oscar
1 Oscar Escobar
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2 From: Tom FitzGibbon
To: City Clerk Department
Cc: Krystin Rice
Subject: Downtown Thousand Oaks Project - Comment in Support of Project Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 4:29:21 PM
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Hi -
I write on behalf of me, my wife Dara Rogers and my two college age daughters, Clare and Molly FitzGibbon, in support of the Downtown Thousand Oaks Project.
The Project is very sensible given the City’s obligations to provide opportunities for housing to comply with the General Plan’s Housing Element. Having a vibrant, walkable central location with a combination of residential and other uses is a good approach to building a successful community space. The inclusion of the park plaza and outdoor amphitheater mean that the Project’s combination of indoor and outdoor opportunities will be attractive to residents of all ages.
Given the increasing cost of housing in Thousand Oaks, younger people cannot afford to return to the community after they return from college or move out on their own after high school, and this has created downward pressure on population and resulted in an aging population which weakens the CVUSD student base and means that businesses are not as able to succeed as populations decrease. This project will help address those concerns caused by increasing housing costs in the community, as building these additional units will reduce upward pressure on the cost of housing ownership and of rents.
This Project appears appropriate in size and scope given the adjacent existing improvements with City Hall and the Kavli Theater, and the design appears to be effective so that the height of the buildings does not seem out of proportion to the location. The many concerns I have heard on social media appear overblown or simply inaccurate, and are from people who have not studied the details of the Project. The claims about creating concerns as to traffic, wildfire safety, water use and other issues are simply not consistent with the Project and the documents provided in support of it. Instead, the complaints appear to be from existing residents who to tend to oppose all development, and make unfounded and generalized claims that “TO is becoming the Valley” and that the City Council and all developers are corrupt. These statements are not meaningful contributions to the dialogue about the Project, and I hope they will be appropriately ignored or rejected.
We ask that you vote yes and approve the Project and I plan to speak in favor of it at tonight’s meeting.
Thanks for your consideration
Tom
3 Tom FitzGibbon & Dara Rogers
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Newbury Park, CA 91320
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4 From: Laura Maguire
To: Dominga Zambrano
Subject: FW: Comments RE: Downtown Thousands Oaks Development Planning Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 4:55:16 PM
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Subject: FW: Comments RE: Downtown Thousands Oaks Development Planning Tracy M. Noonan
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Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Subject: Fwd: Comments RE: Downtown Thousands Oaks Development Planning Mikey Taylor
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Date: June 22, 2026 at 11:40:40
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Subject: Re: Comments RE: Downtown Thousands Oaks Development Planning
5 Hi Donna,
Thank you for your email and for taking the time to share your perspective on the Downtown Project. I truly appreciate hearing directly from community members like you, and I value the thoughtfulness and care you’ve brought to this issue.
I understand that conversations about the future of our city can be complex, and I am committed to listening closely to the concerns and ideas shared by every resident. Your input is an important part of my decision-making process, and I am grateful that you took the time to reach out.
As I share with anyone who reaches out - I will continue to evaluate this item, I am focused on what will best serve our community as a whole - both now, in the years ahead and for the generations to come - we are all privileged to call Thousand Oaks home. Thank you again for your civic engagement and for contributing your voice to the future of Thousand Oaks.
With gratitude,
Tie Gutierrez
Council Member
City of Thousand Oaks
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Comments RE: Downtown Thousands Oaks Development Planning
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I have been reading all the community input regarding the "downtown Thousand Oaks development" planning.
6 The first thing that occurs to me is that I live in a a state with a majority of Democrats that seemingly have TDS and constantly blame President Donald Trump for many problems.
The state has no money, cry it is
Trumps fault.
The state has no water, cry it is Trumps fault.
The state
needs more money, cry Trump won't give it to them.
The Democrat
Governor and the Democrat Senators and Congressmen and
Congresswomen, and their protestors scream "NO KINGS".
Yet, with all
the bills that keep getting passed WITHOUT California Voter Input, it appears California has a King with a huge Fiefdom.
So let's get to this issue of developing downtown Thousand Oaks.
Now it
seems Thousand Oaks has its own fiefdom, all of you who are making the decisions without putting it to a VOTE of the residents of Thousand Oaks.
Let's discuss water.
Trump is NOT responsible for the lack of water in
Thousand Oaks.
So who is?
Thousand Oaks PAID $10K a month, FOR
MONTHS, to control water.
We were forced to let our landscapes die, or
change.
Many went and spent money for rebates and put in fake grass, which now we hear is bad for the environment.
While most all complied
conserving water, we found our reward in HIGHER WATER BILLS.
Today, you want to encourage more residents.
What water will they have
if the rest of us already have a lack thereof.
Perhaps spend some of the
taxpayer money on WATER CONSERVATION.
Is there enough water for
those of us already living in Thousand Oaks?
Is there enough for fires
should we experience ANOTHER fire disaster?
Speaking of fires, perhaps use excess taxpayer money for hard working firefighters and emergency personnel.
Perhaps spend excess taxpayer
money for fire PREVENTION - there is a LOT MORE THAT CAN BE DONE in this arena.
Roads - let's talk about roads and traffic and parking.
Encourage more
people to come, encourage greater traffic problems.
When there is a fire,
how will this affect everyone trying to get to safety?
Downtown is a nightmare already.
No parking and no one wants to pay
7 for parking. So if you build this development, where will people park? Restaurants? There have been many restaurants that take years to be completed, seemingly due to your permit problems...and yet they close due to no patrons!!!!!!! Hello people.
What makes you think adding new
restaurants to an area that has no parking and no patrons is such a great idea?
You want restaurants - perhaps look to THE OAKS MALL property.
On
any given day, this mall is EMPTY.
There is plenty of space there for
parking, expanding movie theaters, renovations, adding restaurants, adding apartments and God only knows what else you think Thousand Oaks Blvd. needs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's get back to NO KINGS.
From what I hear, Mayor Taylor is involved
in real estate and construction.
Did you win the election running on this
development of yours?
Are YOU now THE KING OF THOUSAND OAKS?
People are crying cost of food, can't afford anything - so can they afford restaurants, parking and what-not?
This state and its government officials all want to blame President Trump for everything.
Lets put the blame exactly where it belongs, on state and city officials WITH A SPENDING PROBLEM.
I have lived in this city for many many many years - I'm watching it go downhill.
City wasted millions on a development for homeless, and what happened - the people the city paid absconded with the millions.
That
project aimed to create over 70 apartments for homeless individuals but was stalled due to financial irregularities and fraud problems with
Shangri-
La Industries.
YOU, ALL OF YOU,
are encouraging more problems.
WHY DON'T YOU
FIX THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST FIRST?!?!??!?!
You are not creating a Downtown Shangri-La, you are creating a mess.
8 Good Luck to all of you when you sleep at night knowing your city fiefdom didn't choose to put this to a vote of the people.
Why Why Why are you all
kowtowing to the Sacramento King?
Donna
9 Name City Item # In favor/
Opposed
Comment
Jane Lovitts Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed As a resident of Thousand Oaks for 41 years, I am dismayed and disappointed that our City Co uncil and the Conejo Parks and Recreation District do not wish to maintain our city as the beautiful, quiet suburban area that it is.
A 7-story building ANYWHERE in this town is a variance to the town ordinances which will only lead to additional variances down the road. We DO NOT need or require a DOWNTOWN area. This is NOT the San Fernando Valley, and I’m truly hoping it does not become anything near to that. I, and many like me, moved here to get away from that and enjoy a more rural atmosphere replete with horses, lower building heights and fewer people. These variances are not necessary. Also, once they get through with this project, are we going to rename our town Nine-Hundred and Fifty Oaks, to represent the number of trees being removed? I thought those Oak trees are protected, even being an issue if one needs to remove one from one’s own yard.
What I think is rather pathetic is that these selfish developers want to destroy our open spaces, and create more traffic while we no longer enjoy ANY crafts stores or stationery stores within miles of Thousand Oaks, just to name a few now extinct businesses. Why isn’t an effort being made to attract these types of establishments? There are stores that have been empty for years such as the former Wilshire Stereo on Moorpark Road. We DO NOT need any more retail space.
Almost every strip mall, The Oaks Mall and The Janss Marketplace have more than ample EMPTY spaces to accommodate any type of retail option anyone needs or wants. I prefer to shop in my own community and give money back to local businesses.
I think it’s past time where the community leaders stop kowtowing to these greedy developers and come up with creative solutions to non-problems and preserve Thousand Oaks as the lovely community it is instead of creating situations that WILL become problems down the road.
Robert Maas Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I moved to Thousand Oaks 15 years ago when my wife, a long-time resident, and I purchased a h ome together. Since then, I have enjoyed this lovely, quiet and peaceful community with its many open spaces, low-rise buildings and equestrian areas.
To think that the Community Leaders find it appropriate to develop tall buildings and create more traffic and noise is beyond imagination. There are few places left that have this kind of community feel. We don’t need any more development when there are plenty of empty retail spaces available to support pretty much any type of business that wishes to move to this town and would be warmly welcomed. A downtown area is not needed Keep Thousand Oaks as a community that we love, and that our children and their friends have also chosen to settle in and raise their families.
Brian Degnon Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I was brought home to Thousand Oaks from the hospital when I was born. For the past 32 year s, this is the place I call home. It’s a warm, friendly, safe place that people proudly call home.
I think the development of the Thousand Oaks corridor to create a downtown area is unnecessary and a big mistake. I have lived and worked here for my entire life and do not want to even think about the congestion this would cause for people trying to live their daily lives.
TO COUNCIL: 06/23/2026; MEETING DATE: 06/23/2026
10 Name City Item # In favor/
Opposed
Comment
Catherine Hoffman Newbury Park 10A Opposed The city is setting a bad precedent by allowing one building to exceed the height limit s outlined in the general plan. The general plan clearly states no higher than the approved limits. I think any exception needs to go to a public vote by the citizens of Thousand Oaks. We don’t want to live in a multilevel Metropolitan concrete jungle. We want to keep Thousand Oaks charm. This project is completely out of character for Thousand Oaks. traffic congestion and freeway noise is already horrible in the Newbury Park area. It will get exponentially worse once the project between Ventu Road and Borchard Road is complete. This project will add more traffic and more noise to an already congested area. Everyone north of the 23 freeway will do their shopping in camarillo because of the gridlock getting into Thousand Oaks.
At the very least, this project needs to address the noise created from increased traffic on the 101. sound walls need to be constructed up and down the 101 freeway from the top of the Conejo grade. It’s the least the city could do to mitigate the effects of this horrible idea on its citizens.
Ellen Glazer Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I feel this is not needed here. It will create even more traffic as the freeway is already b acked up to Ventura and to the San Fernando Valley. This will destroy the ambience of our community and making the way to become like downtown LA. This community has always supported slow growth and now you want to put up high rises? We do not have the infrastructure to support this. nor do we want it.
Dennis and Christine Ba
rWestlake Village 10A Opposed W e left the Valley over 50 years ago because of the plan for development and we chose Thousand Oaks for the type of life we wanted to live in. These plans will ruin our way of life with large buildings and make our ability to leave much more difficult when we must leave quickly. We don't need a walk around town to appease our planners who have been brainwashed by our colleges. We have a unique environment and we should stay within the guidelines that we voted on. We don't need any more development that brings more crime like the Valley did. Change for changes sake is not what we want or need.
Margie Hitch Westlake Village 10A Opposed I am not opposed to though tful revitalization of Thousand Oaks Boulevard, but I strongly oppose this project as currently proposed. The size and scale are far beyond what fits the character of our community, and the City Council should not bypass Thousand Oaks’ existing building height limits to make this project work.
This proposal would bring a major increase in density to an ar ea that is already heavily used. Thousand Oaks is also in a serious wildfire risk zone, and I do not believe enough attention has been given to evacuation concerns if we continue adding large scale projects throughout the city.
I am also concerned about water, traffic, parking, and overall infrastructure. Southern California continues to face long term drought concerns, and it is unclear how projects of this size, especially when combined with other developments planned across the city, will affect our water supply and quality of life.
I support responsible housing and improvements to our downtown area, but this project is too large, too dense, and too out of character for Thousand Oaks. I urge the City Council to require a smaller, safer, and more community appropriate plan
Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed As the owner of 2 homes in Thousand Oaks, I am highly opposed to this project. We don't need more traff ic, variances to building codes or retail space. There are sufficient spaces available throughout the community for retailers to occupy. There are plenty of lovely parks for people to gather with amply parking. Leave our town alone!!! 11 Name City Item # In favor/
Opposed
Comment
Mike Gregory Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am not 100% against it - but the size and scope need to be tampered down. I understand the wanting of a true downtown, but to change the physical landscape of the city this much is not what is needed. CRPD took notice when they proposed the new building at Dover/Hendrix park. CRPD does not even have the funds for this project yet. Does the city have the funds? How about completing the project at the old Hillcrest school on Erbes first before tackling this project.
Christine Thiesen Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am opposed to the Downtown Thousand Oaks project. Please do not approve the building of any high rises in Thousand Oaks.
Jeff Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am opposed to the Downtown Thousand Oaks project.
N. TUCKER 10A Opposed This is regarding the new developments that are being approved to be built taller and numerous more building s. I moved to Thousand Oaks in 2016 to escape the hustle and bustle of fast pace life and overcrowding. Now I've seen new buildings being built everywhere in TO that it makes me want to move again. T.O. is NOT a big city, keep it a beautiful clean and intimate city where families can continue to grow. Don't turn this into a miniature Los Angeles or SF Valley.
Gregg and Dawn Goldin Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed Please do not turn Thousand Oaks into overpopulated, congested community. Left oth er areas for this very reason. We love this community and want to retain what’s so special.
Greg Goldin Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed This will de stroy out quality of life, further congest traffic, and destroy everything that makes Thousand Oaks beautiful, sacred, and special including our oaks.
Sharon Hanson 10A Opposed Thousand Oaks id perfect as it is. We DONOT need more and more housing. Please limit the size and scope and height of all buildings to be built in Thousand Oaks.
Rent out ones already built including the Mall that has lost many tenants.
Alexa Moss Westlake Village 10A Opposed We do not need any more hote ls in the Westlake, Thousand Oaks, and a neighborhoods. I am no t in favor of a downtown by any means, but at the very least you can get rid of the hotel and lower the height of the erected buildings.
Mostly, I'm worried about bringing more and more people into an area that is a high fire zone. It does not make any sense, and I expect the people we elect to protect the people that are already here not to contribute to the difficulties. 12 Name City Item # In favor/
Opposed
Comment
Alex Schein Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am strongly opposed to the downtown development plan as proposed. My biggest issue with the plan is that it feels like something is being hidden from the public; why are we not getting to vote on this? The Council should put their proposed plan to the voters, so that everyone in the community can have a voice in this important process. (I thought Measure E was there to ensure this, but somehow the Council is bypassing this requirement, which smacks of deceptive practices and possibly self-dealing.) The city should not be BOTH the applicant AND the approver for a large project like this; Council cannot demonstrably preclude conflict of interest (or its appearance) when policing themselves to ensure fair and ethical practices and outcomes. Moreover, the City should not be acting as a builder or project developer/manager to carry out a project of this scope! More specific objections regard the building height violations (the restrictions exist for a very good reasons), concerns about traffic and public safety (slower evacuation times), the pittance of actual affordable housing units (it's only 16% of the total units!) that will be created (especially since that is one of the big selling points for the project-- allowing young people and families to live in this town), the removal of protected trees (planting saplings does not replace mature, majestic oaks!), and the recurrent water shortages in the region (where is the additional water going to come from?). Please stop this process until it can be put up for a vote by the members of the community.
10A Opposed I’m opposed to the downtown TO project.
Cynthia Mayling Thousand Oaks 10A In favor Love the downtown plan. We need a legitimate community gathering spot and this is the pe rfect spot.
Asher Brooks Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am writing to strongly oppose the Downtown Thousand Oaks Project as currently proposed.
While I understand the need for thoughtful planning and revitalization, this project is far too large in scale for this location and would permanently change the character of Thousand Oaks. A seven-story hotel, seven-story apartment/mixed-use building, additional high-density housing, commercial space, alcohol-use approvals, and major infrastructure changes are not a minor adjustment to the area. This would set a major precedent for much taller, denser development in a city that has historically been valued for its lower-profile buildings, open feel, oak trees, and small- town character.
I am especially concerned about the proposed increase in building height, the removal of protected trees, increased traffic congestion, added water demand, and the additional strain on emergency services, including police, fire, hospitals, and evacuation routes. Thousand Oaks already faces serious concerns during wildfires and emergency evacuations, and I do not believe a project of this size should move forward without a much stronger and more convincing plan for traffic, public safety, water use, and emergency access.
I am also opposed to removing protected oak trees for a development of this scale. Replacement trees do not immediately replace the environmental, historical, and community value of mature protected trees.
This project may be presented as a downtown improvement, but as proposed, it feels out of proportion with the surrounding community. I respectfully urge the City Council not to approve this project in its current form and to send it back for significant revisions, including reduced height, reduced density, stronger tree protection, better traffic and evacuation planning, and more meaningful public input.
Please enter my opposition into the public record.
Westlake Village 10A Opposed I am opposed to this project Dina Lorentzo Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am opposed to this project. Protect our community and prevent it from becoming like the valley. I have lived here in Thousand Oaks nearly my entire life and stay here for the safety and comfort of the lifestyle that is provided. Don’t ruin this city.
13 Name City Item # In favor/
Opposed
Comment
Ian Schantz Thousand Oaks 10A In favor We are living through a serious housing crisis and one of the primary drivers of that crisis is the simple lack of housing.
Building this project is something that will not only help with that crisis, but that will help TO have a more robust local economy and cultural scene. I currently live within a 5 minute walk of the civic arts plaza and I can tell you that when this is built I will regularly be going to the businesses there. I greatly prefer supporting local businesses and much like many of my generational peers, desire to live in a place that is more walkable. I strongly support this being built. 10A Opposed I don't think we need a downtown, but if you insist upon it, please make it something along the lines of Westlake Vi llage Inn. We don't want tall ugly flat boxes, which are depicted in your drawings. And we certainly don't need another hotel in this vicinity. We need to be ever mindful that we live in high risk fire zone. The first thing on your mind ,and it obviously is not,is evacuation when needed.
Westlake Village 10A Opposed When someone showed me pictures of the Downtown Project 2 months ago, that is exactly what I thought it was, an aerial shot of the projects in Chicago. I, as most people in our community, have been completely blindsided. I’ve lived here 48 years and there was some discussion of a downtown area over the years and I can tell you that this was not the vision. We expressed the likes of the quaint downtowns in Santa Barbara, Ojai, Paso, SLO, and those would have been welcome, instead we get cheap looking 95ft. boxes of concrete that disregard what we voted for nearly 30 years ago? The pictures look like they could be an area of any big city across the nation, what will set us apart and keep our property values increasing? We are a unique area, why clone places we would never choose to live and invest in. Akbar told us that 250 people in the community didn’t want our Spanish colonial style, which goes with our rich California history in the Conejo Valley, so they allowed probably the only people that even knew about this massive project to determine its architecture? That is shameful and at least Mic Farris is a decent person with morals and a conscience to vote against it. He was so disappointed that the City was so willing to exceed it’s own policies which took so much work to implement in the first place. These are our tax dollars and major choices are being made with our money. Why not the wide public outreach? Not everybody gets the Acorn delivered to them anymore, and it’s not likely that people are going on the City Hall website all the time to see what’s new, because we are out enjoying the beauty of our environment, which will now be obstructed with the walls closing in. And for the record, everyone hated the Civic Art’s Plaza. We were lied to with that project as well. Some of the floors were supposed to be below ground and that didn’t happen and then the ridiculous architecture is an eyesore and very embarrassing. There was public outcry and now this? Haven’t we been through enough? We’re going to have multi-story luxury apartments lined up on our entire corridor and this has to added? And who decided we wanted to be a tourist attraction? We like our quieter, gentler life that’s why we came her. If you vote to approve you will be voting against what the residents want, we made it clear 30 years ago. Not only will you be taking away our quality of life you are endangering it. There will never be a bigger decision for each of you. This is a major reset. Please do the right thing, the honorable thing. Children draw trees, houses, the sun, sky and rainbows for a reason, don’t take this away for our future generations.
Darina Guerrero Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed Civic Arts Plaza expansion and high-density development master plan. This project fundamentally conflicts with the semi-rural character that makes Thousand Oaks unique. We do not need an overdeveloped, urbanized downtown. Please listen to the residents, reject this massive over-expansion, and preserve our city’s identity.
Sincerely,
Darina K
Sandra B.Q. Matthews Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed The planned buildings are too large and the design doesn't fit the community. 14 Name City Item # In favor/
Opposed
Comment
Rob Miles Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed PLEASE pay attention to what clearly appears to be the vast majority of your residents who are so strongly against this over-development. Do not let money and power cloud your good judgment. If you go through with this, you will forever change Thousand Oaks for the worse. I am not a pessimist, I truly believe in growth and development that is well thought out, and balanced with the human need for nature, space and freedom of movement. This proposed project is way too aggressive and will undoubtedly lead to crowding, traffic/congestion, and other undesirable outcomes, all of which can be avoided or minimized by a more modest development of this land. Please vote your conscience and in line with your constituents.
Darren Gilbert Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed The project will put a strain on public safety . The city was have add additional fire, police and EMS personnel and equipment including a ladder truck for the area. The project with have negative environmental impact on the Conejo Valley with added traffic congestion and pollution. The project will remove protected oaks trees in which historically Thousand Oaks was the leader in protecting these trees from destruction.
Tammy Ditmore Newbury Park 10A In favor Thousand Oaks needs housing. Thousand Oaks needs community spaces. Thousand Oaks needs more places to shop and eat and have interesting things happen. This project is carefully planned and will be a benefit to our community. I've lived in Thousand Oaks for 33 years; I raised my children here and now I'm watching it turn into a retirement community with little life because young families cannot afford to be here. The people who complain about declines in CVUSD numbers and the closing of the pediatric ward at Los Robles are often the same ones who oppose any new housing or any changes in the city. We can't have it both ways; for a community to remain vital and healthy, it has to keep growing and changing to meet the needs and wants of the next generations. Please approve the Downtown project.
Rudy Elias Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I strongly oppose the downtown Thousand Oak project due to many factors including increased t raffic congestion, potential gridlock during emergency wildfire evacuations, strain on water resources, and the removal of protected, mature trees.
I hope you will take these factors into consideration.
Roslynn Wilfert Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am writing to formally expr ess my opposition to the proposed City of Thousand Oaks Revi talization project. The current proposal fails to adequately address the community’s critical need for affordable housing. With only 39 of the 240 units designated as affordable, the project does not reflect the economic reality of our current era in which wage inequality of more than the Gilded Age. Furthermore, I am concerned about the impact this density will have on our community's character. The proposed plan threatens to transform the rustic aesthetic of Thousand Oaks and its native oak trees into a traffic-congested environment, when we already are experiencing increased traffic. I urge the City to prioritize the quality of life of its current residents when considering this development, not that of a billionaire developer.
Additionally, I have ethical concerns regarding the sale of the Civic Arts Plaza public land to the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) for $30.4 million to fund this project. It would have been more appropriate for the City of Thousand laura Oak park 10A Opposed Moving forward with this can create tons of chaos, not to mention does not work in an earthquake. In an emergency situation we would never get out.
Jason Moore Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed Thousand Oaks is not the San Fernando Valley nor do we want to become the San Fernando Valley . As a Thousand Oaks homeowner, I strongly oppose this development project and the changing of our city’s development restrictions. 15 Name City Item # In favor/
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Bob and Linda RitterbushThousand Oaks 10A Opposed Please do not exempt yourself from regulations you passed, cutting down trees and exceeding height limit s. We need housing, but all of it should be affordable, as most of this town is not. Please ask your constituents what they want - it is not this project! Consider open green spaces that preserve native oak trees. For community engagement, consider local businesses and craftspeople, festivals, food trucks. Also respect seismic and fire-evacuation problems.
Marlene Hallack Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed No seven story building! Julie Humphreys Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am a Thousand Oaks native, born & raised. I’ve chosen to stay in this area because of t he small town feel.
Unfortunately greedy developers and politicians are ruining our community while lining their pockets, all the while crying “housing shortage”. This project isn’t going to help our community. It will be detrimental, bringing more traffic congestion, more crime, and destruction to many of our beloved Oak trees. We love our small town. STOP TRYING TO
TURN IT INTO THE SAN FERNANDEZ VALLEY
Jeannette Welling Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed Dear City Clerk, Please officially enter the following statement into the public record for the City Council meeting on June 23, 2026.
This is the speech I will be delivering at tonight's city council meeting.
I am here regarding the Civic Arts Plaza project. We all value progress, but we also value the 'diligent oversight' promised by our General Plan. Unfortunately, the current Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this project is a direct contradiction of that promise.
It is my position that this project intentionally creates significant and unavoidable damage to our community’s biological and historical resources. The EIR is fundamentally deficient:
The Urban Canopy: The destruction of 53 Legacy trees is a permanent loss. Even with all proposed mitigation measures applied, the EIR admits this damage is 'significant and unavoidable.' This is a clear indicator that the project cannot meet standard environmental thresholds for preservation.
Air Quality: The sheer volume of localized construction emissions will exceed regional thresholds. Despite the use of electric equipment or dust suppressants, the EIR confirms these emissions remain significant.
Noise Impacts: The report discloses that both construction and long-term operational noise from the outdoor amphitheater will exceed limits established by the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code. The report offers no solution because you cannot build a sound wall high enough to block these impacts from reaching our homes.
These are not minor omissions; they are evidence that the project fails to meet the basic environmental requirements for our city. The EIR’s reliance on bare conclusions rather than data-driven analysis renders this document legally insufficient for project approval.
When an EIR admits that impacts remain 'significant and unavoidable' despite all mitigation, it is a formal admission that the project violates standard environmental thresholds. I ask the Council: How can you justify moving forward when this document itself proves the project is fundamentally incompatible with our community standards? We are not here to ask for a better report; we are here to demand the rejection of this project. No amount of mitigation can undo the permanent destruction of our Legacy trees or shield our residents from the impacts of the noise and pollution levels. I urge the Council to recognize that when a project requires the wholesale abandonment of your own environmental thresholds, the only responsible choice is to deny it. 16 Name City Item # In favor/
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Jill Newbury Park 10A In favor Having lived in Thousand Oaks and Ne wbury parks since 1999, I see businesses coming in and baking a fresh mark in our city. I love the idea that we can be a vital part of a communities day and night life. Please make sure we have available parking and continue public transportation.
Karen Meru Newbury Park 10A NA To begin with, I am not opposed to the downtown being upgraded, but I am opposed to the 7 story apar tment building and hotel. When I look at the TO general plan, section 9–2.203, entitled "Increases on residential densities or commercial acreage," it states in paragraph 2 that any amendment either to the general plans designated acreage for commercial land uses or in the residential land use density ranges, which produces a net increase in excess of the land area, so designated, or in excess of the dwelling unit per net acre density range as shown on the land use element of the City’s general plan as of November 5, 1996, is a policy decision that the voters of the City of Thousand Oaks should make. I don’t remember any ballot measures addressing these changes. Can you advise? Perhaps my memory fails me.
Kristen Perez Thousand Oaks 10A In favor As a born and raised Thousa nd Oaks resident whose family has been here since 1980, i am in favor of the Thousand Oaks project being approved. I believe the people who have been working on this project tirelessly for years have the same Pride in our city as those who are opposed to it and their is comfort and knowing that they also want to keep the charm, the tranquility, the things that make our city a safe haven. This is adapting for the world we live in today and it's away for us to continue thriving and enjoying our city in this modern climate. So many restaurants and stores cannot stay in business. The complaint that I have heard amongst my generation since we were in high school is that there's nothing to do here. We elect to drive 30 miles to downtown Ventura and the valley or Los Angeles because there is a serious lack of Spaces hear that offer what we are looking for. We are in desperate need of a downtown area first off but especially that third space that is not work or home. All the other downtown areas in the county are well known. It is time Thousand Oaks had their own. I think this is going to be such a great spot for the community. These younger generations are also looking for a walk ability and other modes of transport such as biking E bikes scooters heck I even propose we get some Horse drawn carriages or a trolley to really encapsulate the old town vibe of our city. I cannot wait to spend some time on the grass and walking around the shopping center with my nephews the young children of my friends and my new puppy who loves to be out and is very social. I hope that this is dog friendly with poop bags provided to keep it clean and I hope that businesses Will be happy to welcome dogs and have water bowls for them outside. I'm hoping for clean public restrooms, water refill stations. I am hoping for local restaurants to be the future tenants like toppers, Little calf creamery, McKenna coffee, maybe a deli or tacos or Italian or sushi. I'm especially Glad that there is going to be diagonal street parking Incorporated, and I hope to see future plans for additional crosswalks and even stop signs on Thousand Oaks Blvd. like a true downtown area so it is friendly for foot traffic and cyclist. I hope this is a space where businesses can stay open late and that it can be encouraged by events that draw in this business such as night markets, Live musical performers, and more free events. A free public library would be very beneficial. As someone who has visited many downtown areas in cities all over the world, the one component I see lacking in our plan is a museum or cultural and historical facts and artifacts or displays. So to sum it up I think this third space is essential and a step in the right direction for our city and my main suggestions would be to make it dog friendly, more walkable by adding crosswalks stop signs and a free trolley, the diagonal parking, later hours and weekend events such as farmers market, and a library. I think a picnic area with tables for people to come and sit and use would be a great way to create a third space for the community. I hope this will be approved, signed a proud Thousand Oaks Lancer. 10A Opposed This will only help corporations and st ifle small business. Plus the added traffic. 17 Name City Item # In favor/
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10A Opposed We don’t need more traffic congestion. I do not support this for the safety of the community.
Jess Weihe Newbury Park 10A In favor I'm writing to express my support for the Downtown Thousand Oaks Project. It shouldn't matter how long I've lived in the city, but as someone born and raised here, and now raising my own family and thinking about their future here, it's encouraging to see the City taking steps to create a community hub that is family friendly and accessible, while also being a center that will support our local economy and local businesses. I appreciate the community outreach the City has conducted over several years, which has provided residents with ample opportunities to share input and feedback along the way, and believe this is the right step for the City.
Shayna Naulin Newbury Park 10A Opposed Along with many others, I oppose this item as I feel it creates too much traffic and allows the maximum height of buildings to be too tall. We moved into a view home in 1994, and several years later my boss purchased land right behind us and built a two story home, successfully and completely blocking our beautiful views of the sunset. I understand the heartbreak of losing a view. We live right off of Lynn and struggle with traffic issues which were created when Dos Vientos was built.
Gloria Wilson Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I vote NO on this building project.
Brendan Pagani 10A In favor I think this is a great plan for the co mmunity and will bring an influx of younger people to the area. The surrounding area is really missing a driving factor that appeals to people in their 20s and early 30s. Everything is only catered towards families where there is a work force out here of much younger people that are looking for places to live and for entertainment that is lacking. I am a 28 year old and I work every day in the Westlake Village/TO area, but based upon lack of entertainment and housing I do not live in the area and have to commute. I think this development would appeal to people in my same situation.
George Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed No to a big development in Thousand Oaks. Keep the city like it is. I oppose to this project Lori Peters Newbury Park 10A In favor TODAY'S THE DAY.
I am in favor of a vibrant, walkable, and arts-centered downtown. It would strengthen our local economy, attract new businesses and young people, and make TO a welcoming and exciting environment for local and non-local Ventura County residents to shop, dine, and find great entertainment. If the downtown project is ALSO combined with more affordable housing, TO would see a generation boom. That in turn would positively impact local schools and neighborhoods. We need young people to move here! We need older folks to be welcome here. We need all levels of income. And all people, regardless of income, are attracted to vibrant spaces.
Chase Zarraonandia Thousand Oaks 10A In favor I have witnessed a max exodus of my generation from our community which I believe is in part due to lack of housing development. I urge the council to back this project and seek development in other dead or dying areas.
Newbury Park 10A In favor As someone who has grown up in Newbury Park, and is a young adult in the community, I would love to see a central downtown area for the community to gather. Additionally, more housing would create more opportunities for the next generation to have an opportunity to live in what is the beautiful conejo valley. Please consider the good this could do for the future of Thousand Oaks and the next generations.
Mary Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed TRAFFIC
Jennie Zarraonandia Thousand Oaks 10A In favor I support this project and think it will bring more options for professionals to live in the area and provide necessary housing.
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Larry Kruger Thousand Oaks 10A In favor I strongly support the proposed downtown development because Thousand Oaks has reached a po int in its growth where a true downtown is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. For decades, residents have traveled to neighboring communities for the walkable restaurants, gathering places, hotels, entertainment, and sense of community that a vibrant downtown provides. This project gives us the opportunity to create that identity here while also addressing real community needs. The inclusion of apartments will provide housing options for young professionals, teachers, first responders, service workers, and others who contribute to our community but are increasingly priced out of living here.
In addition, new businesses, visitors, and residents will generate much-needed tax revenue that can help support parks, public safety, roads, and community programs without continually placing a greater burden on existing homeowners.
Thoughtful growth is how successful cities remain strong, and this project represents an investment in the future of Thousand Oaks—a future that is economically sustainable, more connected, and welcoming to the next generation.
Robin Chesler Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed I am opposed to this development. The buildings are too tall and I am concerned about publ ic safety and traffic. There needs to be a compromise.
10A Opposed This project does not belong in Thousand Oaks. We don’t need high multi level housing and more retail of any kind.
Thousand Oaks is becoming the San Fernando valley . This pr oject will not be supported by the current infrastructure of Thousand Oaks Blvd. In current times , we have more fires and evacuations than many years ago. In the event of an emergency , this project will cause gridlock of trying to evacuate.
Matthew Trevor Westlake Village 10A In favor Please do not behold your self to the opinions of the NIMBYS that will inevitably flood this meeting in opposition to the downtown TO development project. Please consider they may not be representative of the broader cross section of the area who are thrilled about the project as I am. I am in favor of development and relaxing the density regulations as I value living in a community my children can someday still live in when they get older rather than the only options being million dollar plus single family homes. This is a start! Vanessa Renna Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed This project is not in line with what this community wants, it needs to be scrapped or rewo rked with community input.
Leaders need to be concerned and listen to how this project angers citizens and will permanently damage what most residents cherish about our beloved city. Leaders need to do better.
Misty Lyons Thousand Oaks 10A Opposed This does not benefit our city or its residents. TO blvd is not able to handle this type of b uilding. Changing the small town feel we all love here in Thousand Oaks by adding this type of building. Please NO!! 19 Name City Item # In favor/
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10A Opposed Dear Mayor and Members of the Thousand Oaks City Council, I respectfully ask that you vote against the proposed apartment and housing development.
I have lived in Thousand Oaks for 16 years and intentionally moved here from Los Angeles County because of its beauty, peaceful atmosphere, family-oriented lifestyle, and the opportunity to enjoy nature, wildlife, and minimal traffic. It is truly a privilege to live in such an amazing community with these special qualities.
Housing and apartments can be built anywhere, but preserving a community like Thousand Oaks is much harder. Once we lose the charm, open spaces, and quality of life that make this city unique, we cannot easily get them back.
I am also concerned about the impact on the businesses that are already here. Many local businesses have invested in this community and continue to face challenges. We do not need additional retail and commercial spaces creating more competition when existing storefronts still need support. We should focus on helping our current businesses succeed rather than adding developments that may divide customers and leave more spaces vacant.
Please prioritize preserving the character of Thousand Oaks and protecting the qualities that have made it such a special place for families to call home.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Boss k Newbury Park 10A In favor I support the Downtown Thousand Oaks Project because it’s a chance to finally create the kind of d owntown our city deserves. As someone who works in staffing, I see firsthand how important job creation and economic growth are for our community. This project will create construction jobs in the short term and long-term opportunities in hospitality, retail, restaurants, and other local businesses.
In addition to creating jobs, the project will bring more housing, gathering spaces, and local amenities that make Thousand Oaks a more vibrant place to live and work. I believe this investment will strengthen our local economy and help attract both businesses and talent to the area for years to come. 20