MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California July 7, 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, Gutierrez, and Mayor Taylor present in chambers.
Councilmember Newman and Mayor Pro Tem Engler present via video conference.
Also present: City Manager Andrew P. Powers, City Attorney Tracy M. Noonan, 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 Captain Greg Gibson, Cultural and Community Services Analyst Sarah Mailes, Cultural and Community Services Analyst Alijah Hernandez, 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:
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).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m . and that Item 3.A. [Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). (1 Potential Case)] pulled from the agenda.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to report at 6:08 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Engler absent 6:08 p.m.; pr esent 6:14 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 that Mayor Pro Tem Engler and Councilmember Newman were participating remotely under Just Cause Circumstance guidelines: Travel while on official business of the legislative body or another state or local agency [Government Code section 54953.8.3.(c)(4)]. Mayor Pro Tem Engler and Councilmember Newman each confirmed that there was no one 18 years or older in the room with them.
Mayor Taylor announced Item 13.A. – Youth Commission Annual Report – will be moved up and heard after the Consent Calendar.
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7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Proclamation to the Daughter’s of the American Revolution in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary and California’s 175th Anniversary
Mayor Taylor presented proclamation to Michelle Stovall of the Conejo Valley Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
B. Conejo Recreation and Parks District (CRPD) Annual Update and Proclamation of National Parks and Recreation Month
Mayor Taylor introduced CRPD Recreation and Community Services Manager Tim Duerr and Board Chair Nellie Cusworth to provide the annual update and receive proclamation of July as National Parks and Recreation Month.
City Manager Powers recognized Cable Operations Supervisor Carl Jarecky and thanked him for 39 years of dedicated service to the City and community of Thousand Oaks.
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: Scarlett, Thousand Oaks ; Richard, Newbury Park ; Ryan Stone, Newbury Park ; Randy Elzinga, Thousand Oaks (submitted document) ; Madhu Hebbar, Thousand Oaks ; Michael Steel, Thousand Oaks ; Suzanne Duckett, Thousand Oaks ; Scott Bell, Thousand Oaks.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item 9.I. – Application for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designation for Census Tract 71 – pulled for comment by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Assistant City Manager Alikhan responded to questions.
Additional information supplemental packet pertaining to Item 9.I.
Speaker: Suzanne Duckett, Thousand Oaks.
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify June 24, 2026, and July 1, 2026; appr ove 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
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)
B. Minutes of City Council meeting of June 23, 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. 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
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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
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)
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
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
F. Permanent Disinfection Boosting System Projects at La Granada (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoirs (CI 5791) (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
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
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)
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
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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
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)
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
RES. NO. 2026-041
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
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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 ; AN D SUPPORTING
INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING NEW ROADWAYS, RECONFIGURED
UTILITIES, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS ; (SP -2025- 70001); A
ND 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
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)
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
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. 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.
Presented by Youth Commission Chair Rayna Doshi and Vice Chair Chenya Kwon. Cultural and Community Services Analysts Mailes and Hernandez available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 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).
Presented by Assistant City Manager Alikhan.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
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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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 August 25, 2026, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None:
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:44 p.m. in memory of former Mayor and Councilmember Dennis Gillette to Regular Meeting on August 25, 2026.
____________________________
Mikey Taylor, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
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Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: July 2, 2026
REVISED AGENDA POSTED: July 3, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: August 25, 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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