MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California September 15, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Mikey Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, California.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Adam, Newman, Engler, and Mayor Taylor present in chambers.
Councilmember Gutierrez present at 5:01 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, Community Development Director Kelvin Parker, Public Works Director Nader Heydari, Cultural and Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Community Development Deputy Director Tamar Sadd, Senior Analyst Lynn Oshita, Community Development Analyst Karen Ponce, Cultural and Community Services Deputy Director Melissa Hurtado, Assistant City Attorney Noel Doran, Assistant to the City Manager Ryan Roman, Deputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, 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 – Pending Litigation: Kim Samuel vs.
City of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
2025CUPO045397; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54946.9(a).
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Pending Litigation: Loululu LLC, et al. vs. 1710 T.O. Blvd. Partners, LLC, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2025CUBC042098; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54946.9(a).
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Joseph Keays vs.
City of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County Superior Court Case Number:
202100557036CUPO; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:00 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney Noonan announced there was nothing to report at 6:01 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: None.
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7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Taylor presented proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month to student representatives of the Thousand Oaks High School Latino Youth Leadership Group.
B. Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara – 35th Anniversary Recognition
Mayor Taylor presented certificates of recognition to Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara founders Beth Kin and Marty Mason for Community’s 35th Anniversary.
C. Ventura County Transportation Commission US 101 Improvement Project Update Mayor Taylor introduced Ventura County Transportation Commission Director of Planning and Sustainability Amanda Fagan to provide a presentation on the US 101 Improvement Project.
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: Heather Hamilton, Thousand Oaks; Suzanne Duckett, Thousand Oaks; Patricia Jones, Thousand Oaks; Elsje Kibler Vermass, Malibu; Joel Richman, Westlake Village; Holly Kraszewski, Moorpark; Jack, Thousand Oaks; Scott Bell, Thousand Oaks; Brian Barreto, Thousand Oaks; Tim Toton, Thousand Oaks; Dan Twedt, Thousand Oaks.
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify August 26, 2026, September 2, 2026, and September 9, 2026; approve September 16, 2026, and September 23, 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 August 25, 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. Street Lighting on Avenida De Los Arboles and Pavement Rehabilitation on Calle Abedul (CI 5725 and CI 5809)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, plans, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the construction of the Street Lighting on Avenida De Los Arboles Project (CI 5725) and Pavement Rehabilitation on Calle Abedul (CI 5809).
2. Award construction contract to Universal Wiring Corp (La Habra, CA) in the amount of $556,852, plus a contingency of $55,748.
3. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $396,800 from A/C #001-0000- 311-1000 (General Fund - Fund Balance) to A/C #001-5310-631-8300 (General Fund - Improvements Other Than Buildings, CI 5725).
4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $717,600 as follows: $646,718 ($506,055 construction contract - lighting portion, $50,663 construction contingency - lighting portion, $75,000 for Southern California Edison streetlight installation, $10,000 for construction phase support material testing, and $5,000 for City furnished materials and supplies), where $250,000 is from A/C #141-5310- 631-8300 (Lighting Fund - Improvements Other Than Buildings, CI 5725) and $396,718 is from A/C #001-5310-631-8300 (General Fund - Improvements Other Than Buildings, CI 5725), and $70,882 ($50,797 construction contract - pavement portion, $5,085 construction contingency - pavement portion, and $15,000 for construction phase support material testing) from A/C #539-5310-631-8300 (Dev Fee Misc Street Fund - Improvements Other Than Buildings, CI 5809).
5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes in the design, plans, specifications and working details of the project on work directives and change orders up to the project approved contingency amount.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
C. Street Lighting on Avenida De Los Arboles and Pavement Rehabilitation on Calle Abedul (CI 5725 and CI 5809) (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
6. Find that the projects are Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15303, Class (3) “utility extension / street improvement."
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. Wastewater Pipe and Maintenance Hole Relining FY 2025-27 (CI 5532) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, plans, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for the construction of the Wastewater Pipe and Maintenance Hole Relining FY 2025-27 (CI 5532).
2. Award construction contract to Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp. (Torrance, CA) in the amount of $1,293,638, plus a contingency of $130,000.
3. Authorize expense in the amount of $1,428,638 ($1,293,638 construction contract; $130,000 construction contingency; and $5,000 City furnished materials and supplies) from A/C #624-8220-682-8300 (Wastewater Capital Fund – Improvements Other Than Buildings, CI 5532).
4. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes to the design, plans, specifications, and working details of the project on work directives and change orders up to the project contingency amount.
5. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301.
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. Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Miscellaneous Repairs FY 2025-27 (MI 2646) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the project design, plans, specifications, and Addendum No. 1 for construction of the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Miscellaneous Repairs FY 2025- 27 Project (MI 2646).
2. Award construction contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc. (Gardena, CA) in the amount of $391,750, plus a contingency of $39,000.
3. Authorize expense in the amount of $430,750 ($391,750 construction contract, $39,000 construction contract contingency) from A/C #624-8250-682-5500 (Wastewater Capital Fund - Contract Services/Construction, MI 2646).
4. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes in the design, plans, specifications, and working details of the project on work directives and change orders up to the project approved contingency amount.
5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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
F. Grand Jury Report – Public Complaints About Fireworks RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the Mayor to provide written response to June 23, 2026, Ventura County Grand Jury report, “Countywide Response to Public Complaints About Fireworks,” and forward response to the Grand Jury.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Adam to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Program Year (PY) 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Community Development Analyst Ponce. Deputy Community Development Director Sadd and Senior Analyst Oshita available for questions.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
B. Update on Housing Options: Thrive Grove Navigation Center, Supportive Permanent Housing, and For-Sale Affordable Housing Fee Exemption
ORDINANCE EXEMPTING FOR-SALE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS FROM CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES BY ADDING SECTION 8-2.06 AND TITLE 9, CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 9 TO THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE
1ST READING
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive report on Thrive Grove Navigation Center.
2. Provide direction to staff on participation with the County of Ventura for ten Permanent Supportive Housing units.
3. Find that the action of receiving the Thrive Grove Navigation Center report and providing direction on the Permanent Supportive Housing units is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
B. Update on Housing Options: Thrive Grove Navigation Center, Supportive Permanent Housing, and For-Sale Affordable Housing Fee Exemption (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
4. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance exempting for-sale affordable housing projects from certain development impact fees and find that the action of introducing the ordinance is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Hearing, advertised as required by law, opened to consider item. Presented by Cultural and Community Services Deputy Director Hurtado. Finance Director Boscarino, Keyser Marston President Kathe Head, Vulnerable Populations Officer Senior Deputy Ethan Battle, County of Ventura Homelessness Solutions Director Kimberlee Albers, and Assistant City Attorney Doran responded to questions.
Additional information supplemental packet.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendations numbers one through three, including directing staff to pursue the proposed partnership with the County and consider a one-time $2 million contribution toward the Lewis Road Project in exchange for 10 dedicated Permanent Supportive Housing units for eligible Thousand Oaks residents over the 55-year affordability period and return with a request for authorization to enter into an agreement with the County and budget appropriation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation number four.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: None.
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: 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 September 29, 2026, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to Regular Meeting on September 29, 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: September 10, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: September 29, 2026
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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