MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Thousand Oaks, California September 29, 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, Gutierrez, Engler, and Mayor Taylor present in chambers.
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, Cultural and Community Services Director Jonathan Serret, Human Resources Director Jeanette Green, Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Director Alexandra South, Police Chief Jeremy Paris, Assistant to the City Manager Ryan Roman, Deputy City Clerk Sandra Delgado, Information Technology Supervisor Atanas Beltchev, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Property: 12 Conejo Blvd.; APN: 525-0-020-030; Thousand Oaks, CA; NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF CITY: Ingrid Hardy, Assistant City Manager; Tracy Noonan, City Attorney; and Jaime Boscarino, Finance Director; NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF PROPERTY OWNER Private Mortgage Fund, LLC: Tom Cohen and Ed Fischer; Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Melodi Calderwood vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number 2024CUPP030273; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
City Attorney Noonan announced Closed Session held at 5:01 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. American Association of University Women – 60th Anniversary Recognition Mayor Taylor presented a certificate of recognition to the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Thousand Oaks Chapter President Narda Fargotstein and past President Sally Hibbits.
B. Food Share Ventura County Presentation
Mayor Taylor introduced Food Share Ventura County President and CEO Monica White to provide a presentation on the Food Share program services, participation opportunities, and upcoming projects.
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: Richard, Thousand Oaks (displayed documents); Sally Hibbits, Thousand Oaks; Bob Ayers, Thousand Oaks; Betsy Connolly, Thousand Oaks; Suzanne Duckett, Thousand Oaks; Dan Twedt, Thousand Oaks (displayed document).
City Manager Powers addressed public comments.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION:
Ratify September 16, 2026, and September 23, 2026; approve September 30, 2026, and October 7, 2026, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
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. Minutes of City Council meeting of September 15, 2026 RECOMMENDATION:
Approve
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
C. 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule
RESOLUTION SETTING CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2027
RES. NO. 2026-043
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution establishing City Council meeting schedule for calendar year 2027.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
D. Moorpark Storm Drain Pipe Lining and Repair at Gainsborough (MI 2622) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to advertise the Moorpark Storm Drain Pipe Lining and Repair at Gainsborough (MI 2622) for construction bids.
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
E. Temporary Bypass, Pumping, and Flow Management Services Agreement RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award a General Services Agreement to Western Oilfields Supply Company, dba Rain for Rent (Santa Paula, CA), for as-needed Temporary Bypass, Pumping, and Flow Management Services, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, with a term ending September 30, 2031.
2. Authorize expenditures under the agreement on an as-needed basis in a total amount not to exceed $500,000 over the term of the agreement, subject to available funding in the various applicable Operating or Capital Improvement Budgets as services are rendered.
3. Authorize City Manager to execute agreement after City Attorney review and approval.
4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
F. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Transportation Development Act Allocation Claim RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLAIM FOR ALLOCATION OF FY 2026-27
FUNDS FROM VENTURA COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AS OUTLINED IN 1971 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
RES. NO. 2026-044
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt resolution authorizing staff to file a claim with Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) for the Transportation Development Act (TDA) allocation of $5,801,540 from the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) and an estimated $19,250 from the State Transit Assistance (STA) and $6,900 from the State of Good Repair (SGR) funds.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
F. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Transportation Development Act Allocation Claim (Continued)
RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
G. City/County Emergency Communications Network
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program funding administered by Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) in the amount of $265,398.42 for FY 2026-27.
2. Approve revenue budget appropriation in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $265,398.42, as detailed in the report.
3. Approve budget appropriation and authorize expenditure/expense in FY 2026- 27 in the amount of $265,398.42, as detailed in the report.
4. Approve an Interagency Regional Radio System Agreement with VCTC for Regional Radio System Services.
5. Approve an Interagency Reimbursement Agreement with VCTC for the reimbursement of equipment and installation.
6. Waive formal bid procedures requirement under Thousand Oaks Municipal Code 3-10.201(c) for equipment purchases over $100,000.
7. Authorize the procurement of transit radios and related accessories from Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Chicago, IL), and authorize associated installation and integration services, in a total amount not to exceed $265,398.42.
8. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take any future actions necessary to implement the Regional Radio System Project, including executing amendments for the Interagency Reimbursement Agreement with VCTC.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
G. City/County Emergency Communications Network (Continued) RECOMMENDATION: (Continued)
9. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
H. ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING:
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 (Introduced 09/15/2026; 5-0)
ORD. NO. 1750-NS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt
LEVINE ACT ITEM: No
Motion by Councilmember Newman to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. STUDY SESSIONS: None.
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12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
A. Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts Operations and Programming Update RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive and file Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts’ (TOArts) annual operations and programming report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
2. Approve successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City and TOArts, to become effective upon full execution and replace existing MOU.
3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Presented by Cultural and Community Services Director Serret, TOArts Executive Director Niki Chopra Richardson, and TOArts Board Chair Al Lowe.
Speaker/Written Statement: None.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Engler to approve staff’s recommendation.
Passed 5-0 by the following vote:
Ayes – Adam, Newman, Gutierrez, Engler, Taylor
Noes – None
13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS: None.
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 October 13, 2026, City Council meeting.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES: None.
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18. ADJOURNMENT: City Council adjourned at 7:14 p.m. in memory of Dolores “Lolita” Mora Monreal, City employee, to Regular Meeting on October 13, 2026. ____________________________
Mikey Taylor, Mayor
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
Attest:
____________________________
Laura B. Maguire, City Clerk
City of Thousand Oaks City Council
AGENDA POSTED: September 24, 2026
MINUTES APPROVED: October 13, 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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