Thousand Oaks City Council Regular Meeting (Closed Session) - 7/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
REVISED AGENDA
POSTED 11:15 AM, 7/3/2026,
to move incorrectly categorized
Council Issue Item No. 15A
to Consent Calendar Item No. 9K
City Council
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Andrew P. Fox City Council Chambers
2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Closed Session: 5:00 PM (as needed, see below)
Regular Session: 6:00 PM
Mikey Taylor, Mayor
Bob Engler
, Mayor Pro Tem
Al Adam, Councilmember
David Newman
, Councilmember
C. Tie Gutierrez, Councilmember
Executive Team
Andrew P. Powers, City Manager
Tracy M. Noonan, City Attorney
Ingrid Hardy, Assistant City Manager
Akbar Alikhan, Assistant City Manager
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
Jaime Boscarino, Finance Dir./City Treasurer
Kelvin Parker, Community Development Director
Nader Heydari, Public Works Director
Jonathan Serret, Cultural & Community Services Director Jeanette D. Green, Human Resources Director
Anthony Moore, Chief Technology Officer
Alexandra South, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Dir.
Jeremy Paris, Police Chief
Jeff Shea, Fire Chief
Jim Friedl, General Manager, CRPD
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
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AGENDA AVAILABILITY
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DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS/LEVINE ACT/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 84308 :
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, City Councilmembers are disqualified from participating in any Agenda item involving contracts (excluding competitively bid, labor, and personal employment contracts), franchise agreements, discretionary land use entitlements, and other permits, licenses and entitlements if the Councilmember received more than $500 (aggregated) in campaign contributions from the applicant or party, an agent of the applicant/party, or any financially-interested participant who actively supports or opposes the matter on the Agenda within the preceding 12 months.
Financially-interested participants include those with (i) an interest in property located within 500 feet of the property at issue on the Agenda, (ii) an economic interest in a business entity that may be impacted as a result of the decision, or (iii) a business relationship with the applicant/contractor that may result in additional services provided to the applicant/contractor.
Councilmembers who have received campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) are required to publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item and are prohibited from making, participating in the making, or attempting to influence any decision on that Agenda item.
PUBLIC PARTY & PARTICIPANT DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS
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Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $500 (aggregated) to a Councilmember within the preceding 12 months must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that Agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Councilmember. The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the Agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the Agenda item consideration.
Financially-interested participants are strongly urged to disclose on the record of that Agenda item any contribution of more than $500 (aggregated) made by them or their agent to any Councilmember within the preceding 12 months.
The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, and parties and participants are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.
City Council Agenda items subject to the Levine Act are marked with the following notation on the Agenda: LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
PUBLIC INPUT
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Public input is governed by City policy, including but not limited to Resolution Nos. 2011-067 and 2023-008, and Ordinance No. 1711-NS. In addition, it is the policy of the City of Thousand Oaks that all employees are to be treated with respect and dignity. Actual or perceived discrimination and/or harassment of an employee on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or age will not be tolerated.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Matters listed on Consent Calendar that do not require significant reporting and/or discussion for decision or considered to be routine, will be approved by one motion as recommended. There will be no separate discussion unless Councilmember or staff member requests separate discussion prior to approval.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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JUDICIAL REVIEW
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Any legal action by an applicant seeking to obtain a judicial review of the City Council’s decision on a Hearing or issue listed on this Agenda may be subject to the 90-day filing period, of and governed by, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Also refer to TOMC Section 1-4.05.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Closed Session - 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
3. CLOSED SESSION:
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case) B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation:
Gregory Jones vs. City of Thousand Oaks,
Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2024CUPP031375; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONTINUANCE OF ANY PUBLIC HEARING, AGENDA ITEM OR REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Proclamation to the Daughter’s of the American Revolution in honor of America’s 250 th
Anniversary and California’s 175
th
Anniversary
B.
Conejo Recreation and Parks District (CRPD) Annual Update and Proclamation of National Parks and Recreation Month
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS: To be heard before 6:45 p.m. If additional speakers for public comments remain at 6:45 p.m., remainder of speakers may be called at the end of the meeting. (Resolution Nos. 2011-067/2023-008)
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.
General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify June 24, 2026, and July 1, 2026; approve July 8, 2026, July 15, 2026, July 22, 2026, July 29, 2026, August 5, 2026, August 12, 2026, and August 19, 2026, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
B.
Minutes of City Council meeting of June 23, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
06-23-2026 Draft Minutes
C.
Council on Aging Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Council on Aging reappointment of Joseph Donohue to serve a two-year term ending July 2028.
2. Approve Council on Aging appointments of Craig Glass, Maryjane Macleod, and Sheila Richards to serve two-year terms ending July 2028.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Applications
D.
Electric Vehicle Charging at Civic Arts Plaza Project (CI 5708) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve budget appropriation for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $160,000 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund - Fund Balance) to A/C #001-3570-612-8300 (General Fund - EV Charging at Civic Arts Plaza CI 5708).
2. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 (repair/maintenance of an existing facility) and Section 15311, Class 11 (minor structures adjacent to existing facilities).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Vicinity and Location Maps
E.
Stormwater to Sewer Diversion and Reuse Project at Ocho Rios (CI 5600) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize acceptance of a grant in the amount of $2,459,752 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Grant Program for the design and construction of a stormwater diversion system to improve environmental water quality.
2. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. (PACE) (Fountain Valley, CA) to provide engineering services for Stormwater to Sewer Diversion and Reuse Project at Ocho Rios Way (CI 5600) in the amount of $206,462, plus extra services of $20,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $226,462, with a term ending June 30, 2027.
3. Authorize expenditure for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $231,462 ($206,462 agreement, extra services of $20,000, and $5,000 for City Furnished Materials and Supplies) from A/C #177-5320-631-8300 (Stormwater to Sewer Diversion and Reuse Project at Ocho Rios Way CI 5600).
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Vicinity Location Maps
Attachment 2 Professional Services Agreement with PACE
F.
Permanent Disinfection Boosting System Projects at La Granada (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoirs (CI 5791) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, specifications, and Addenda No. 1-3 for the construction of the Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems at La Granada Reservoir (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoir (CI 5791).
2. Award construction contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation (Perris, CA), for the Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems at La Granada Reservoir (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoir (CI 5791), in the amount of $1,687,200, plus a contingency of $168,500.
3. Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 14129-2025) with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (Westlake Village, CA) for construction engineering support services for the Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems Projects at La Granada Reservoir (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoir (CI 5791), in the amount of $148,818, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $253,790, plus $14,982 for extra services, and extend the agreement term to December 31, 2027.
4. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $300,100 as follows: $237,500 from A/C #613-0000-341-9900 (Water Capital Fund – Net Position) to A/C #613-8050-682-8300 (CI 5771, Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems at La Granada Reservoir), and $62,600 from A/C #613-0000-341-9900 (Water Capital Fund – Net Position) to A/C# 613-8050-682-8300 (CI 5791, Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems at Lang Ranch Reservoir).
5. Authorize expense in the amount of $2,019,500 ($1,687,200 construction contract, $168,500 construction contingency, $148,818 consultant amendment, $14,982 in extra services) as follows: $996,000 ($910,200 construction contract, $78,040 consultant amendment, $7,760 in extra services) from A/C #613-8050-682-8300 (CI 5771, Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems at La Granada Reservoir), $855,000 ($777,000 construction contract, $70,778 consultant agreement, $7,222 in extra services) from A/C# 613-8050-682-8300 (CI 5791, Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems at Lang Ranch Reservoir), and $168,500 construction contract contingency from A/C #613-8050-682-8300 to be used between the two projects as necessary.
6. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the project's design, specifications, and working details on work directives and change orders up to the construction contract contingency value.
7. Find that the projects are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301, Class (1) “minor alterations to existing facilities".
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Vicinity and Location Maps
Attachment 2 First Amendment to AECOM Contract No 141292025 Attachment 3 Levine Act Disclosure Form signed by AECOM G.
Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Miscellaneous Repairs FY 2025-27 (MI 2646) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids for the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) Miscellaneous Repairs FY 2025-27 (MI 2646).
2. Find that the project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301 (repair/maintenance of an existing facility).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Vicinity and Location Maps
H.
Legislative Management System
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a single-source designation for the selection of Granicus, LLC (Granicus) (St. Paul, Minnesota) for legislative management services including agenda-related document management, posting, and viewing, meeting management, video streaming/archiving, and other related services.
2. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Granicus in an amount not to exceed $165,028.23, with a term ending July 31, 2029.
3. Authorize expenditure in FY 2026-27, in the amount of $52,348.37 from A/C #001-2110-611-6210 (General Fund – Computer Software Licenses).
4. Authorize City Manager to execute agreement in a form acceptable to City Attorney.
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Levine Act Disclosure Form
I.
Application for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designation for Census Tract 71 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY PARTICIPATION IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S OPPORTUNITY ZONES 2.0 NOMINATION PROCESS AND SUBMISSION OF LOCAL AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION FORMS FOR PRIORITY CENSUS TRACT RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution authorizing staff to submit Nomination of Census Tract 06111007100 for designation as an Opportunity Zone.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary related documents to support designation and implementation of Opportunity Zone status.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Atatchment 1 Census Tract 71 Map
Attachment 2 Opportunity Zone Resolution
07-07-2026 Supplemental Information Packet
J.
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CIVIC ARTS PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 11) to CREATE NEW SUBAREA “E” TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED DOWNTOWN, INCLUDING MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, AND ENTERTAINMENT USES; PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING CITY HALL; PUBLIC AMENITIES SUCH AS PARK PLAZA AND OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER; AND SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING NEW ROADWAYS, RECONFIGURED UTILITIES, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS; (SP-2025-70001); and CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (CEQA-2025-70002) AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, (APPLICANT: CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS) (Introduced 06/23/2026; 5-0) ORD. NO.
1749-NS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Ord No 1749-NS
K.
2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting; Voting Delegate and Alternate RECOMMENDATION:
1. Designate Mayor Pro Tem Bob Engler as Voting Delegate and designate Legislative Affairs Manager Mina Layba as Alternate Voting Delegate to represent the City at the 2026 League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference Business Meeting, scheduled for September 25, 2026.
2. Direct Legislative Affairs Manager to submit staff report designating 2026 Annual Conference Voting Delegate Alternate Form to Cal Cities online portal by September 1, 2026 deadline.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 2026 Voting Delegate Information
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A.
Professional Services for Downtown Thousand Oaks Project (CI 5540) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group, Inc. (RRM) of San Luis Obispo, CA, (Contract No. 13832-2024) for architectural/engineering design and entitlement services for the Downtown Thousand Oaks Project (CI 5540) in the amount of $7,029,932, plus additional services of $344,267 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $12,005,098, and extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2031.
2. Approve Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) of Los Angeles, CA, (Contract No. 13865-2025) for financial and public-private partnership advisory services for the Downtown Thousand Oaks Project (CI 5540) in the amount of $700,000, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $1,700,000.
3. Authorize legal fees in the Legal Consultation Agreement (Contract No. 13571-2024) with Best, Best & Krieger of Los Angeles, CA, for the Downtown Thousand Oaks Project (CI 5540) in the additional amount of $500,000 for a total agreement not-to-exceed amount of $850,000.
4. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute agreements for site preparation including but not limited to environmental testing, security fencing, demolition, and additional geotechnical work.
5. Authorize budget appropriation for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $4,074,199 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #001-3570-612-8300 (General Fund – Improvements Other than Buildings, CI5540).
6. Authorize expenditure for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $9,074,199 from A/C #001-3570-612-8300 (General Fund – Improvements Other than Buildings, CI5540) for professional services for the Downtown Project.
7. Authorize City Manager and City Attorney to make minor clarifying and conforming changes to the two Professional Services Agreement Amendments, if needed, before the amendment execution.
8. Authorize staff to issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a private development partner, followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) from finalist candidates (CI 5540).
9. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Second Amendment to Agreement with RRM Design Group Inc Attachment 2 Fourth Amendment to Agreement with HRandA Advisors Inc Attachment 3 BBK Signed California Levine Act Disclosure Form
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS:
A.
Youth Commission Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive Youth Commission (YC) Annual Report.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM:
No
Staff Report
Attachment 1 2026 Youth Leadership Summit Report
Attachment 2 2025 26 YC Committee and Liaison Summary Reports
14. CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THOUSAND OAKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORTS: None
15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS: None
16. CITY MANAGER:
A.
Announcements and upcoming issues
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None
18. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn in memory of former Mayor and Councilmember Dennis Gillette to Regular Meeting August 25, 2026 Agenda Post Date/Time: Jul 7, 2026, 5:00P.M.
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