Council approves major city actions
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The City Council unanimously approved a mix of infrastructure, transit, procurement, and code updates, and it also advanced a land transfer for 524 West Janss Road and a mixed-use project agreement at The Lakes. The only split vote came on The Lakes item, which passed 4-1 after the council approved extending the development agreement and a possible one-year escrow extension tied to a $100,000 contribution.
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What this means
Residents will see several city operations move forward, including new vehicles, pump station backup planning, fuel station maintenance, and an updated transit civil rights plan needed for federal funding. The council also adopted updated building standards and approved changes to campaign contribution limits so they keep pace with inflation. In land-use matters, the council extended the development agreement for The Lakes and authorized negotiations to transfer 524 West Janss Road for possible park and recreation use.
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- Approved purchase of eight Chevrolet Equinox EVs, one Freightliner aerial lift truck, and one Ford F-250 service truck, totaling up to $634,851.82
- Accepted a $1,379,072 FEMA grant for power backup design and construction at Lang Ranch Pump Station and authorized an RFP/Q
- Approved the 2025 Transit Title VI Plan Update and adopted Resolution No. 2025-041
- Awarded a five-year fuel station inspection and maintenance contract to Associated Consulting Civil & Environmental Services, Inc. for up to $168,300
- Introduced an ordinance adjusting city election campaign contribution limits to reflect California CPI changes
- Approved the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments
- Approved a first amendment extending the development agreement for The Lakes to March 29, 2031
- Approved a third-year option for The Lakes purchase agreement, allowing a possible one-year escrow extension from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2028 in exchange for a $100,000 contribution to the City
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-042 authorizing negotiation to transfer 524 West Janss Road to the Conejo Recreation and Park District and declaring it exempt surplus land
- Received a report on the Mobility 21 Annual Summit
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Thousand Oaks City Council Regular Meeting (Closed Session)
Agenda
- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Bonnie Bean vs. Gerardo Rodriguez, et al. Ventura County Superior Court Case No.: 202100561100CUPO. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).A.Decision: 3. CLOSED SESSION:
- Code Compliance Month ProclamationA.Decision: 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION: Ratify September 24, 2025, and October 1, 2025; approve October 8, 2025, and October 15, 2025, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoA.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Minutes of City Council meeting of September 23, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Approve LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoB.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Purchase of Vehicles RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve “piggyback” purchase of eight Chevrolet Equinox EV compact SUVs from Future Chevrolet (Sacramento, CA) through State Contract No. 1-25-23-01D for replacement of assets #4010-406, #4010-407, #4010-408, #4010-410, #4010-412, #4010-411, #0520-013, and #5540-040 in the amount not to exceed of $296,031.84. 2. Approve “piggyback” purchase of one Freightliner Aerial Lift Truck from Altec Industries, Inc. (Sacramento, CA) through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-ALT for replacement of asset #5630-258 in the amount not to exceed $264,682.82. 3. Approve “piggyback” purchase of one new Ford F-250 Service Truck from Rush Truck Center (Whittier, CA) through Buyboard Contract No. 724-23 in the amount not to exceed $74,137.16. 4. Authorize expenditure/expense in the amount of $634,851.82 as follows: $185,019.90 from A/C #001-4010-641-8400 (General Fund – Planning Equipment Over $10,000) fully offset by A/C #001-4010-641-8900 (General Fund – Planning Fixed Asset Replacement); $264,682.82 from A/C #001-5630-632-8400 (General Fund – Landscape Equipment Over $10,000) partially offset in the amount of $205,421 from A/C #001-5630-632-8900 (General Fund – Landscape Fixed Asset Replacement); $74,007.96 from A/C #001-5640-631-8400 (General Fund – Fleet Equipment Over $10,000) partially offset in the amount of $54,678 from A/C #001-5640-631-8900 (General Fund – Fleet Fixed Asset Replacement); $74,137.16 from A/C #611-8030-685-8400 (Water Equipment Over $10,000) and $37,003.98 from A/C #651-5540-685-8400 (Transportation Equipment Over $10,000). 5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: YesC.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Power Backup at Lang Ranch Pump Station (CI 5702) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize acceptance of the Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (LPDM) Grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $1,379,072 for the design and construction of the Power Backup at Lang Ranch Pump Station (CI 5702). 2. Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) for procurement of design and construction of Power Backup at Lang Ranch Pump Station (CI 5702). 3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoD.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- 2025 Transit Title VI Plan Update RESOLUTION APPROVING 2025 TITLE VI PLAN UPDATE FOR THOUSAND OAKS TRANSIT RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve 2025 Transit Title VI Plan Update for City-operated transit services. 2. Adopt resolution of approval, required as a condition of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding. 3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoE.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Fuel Station Inspection and Maintenance Contract RECOMMENDATION: 1. Award General Service Agreement to Associated Consulting Civil & Environmental Services, Inc., (Los Angeles, CA), for fuel island maintenance, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $168,300. This amount includes $93,300 in fixed costs and $75,000 in reserve allocated for unanticipated work and repairs, as needed. 2. Authorize budget appropriation in the amount of $3,500 in FY 2025-26 and $5,075 in FY 2026-27 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund - Fund Balance) to A/C #001-5640-631-5651 (Contracted Services (Private) / Gas Pumps Monitoring). 3. Authorize expenditure/expense in the amount of $45,500 in FY 2025-26 as follows: $15,500 from A/C #001-5640-631-5651 (Contracted Services (Private) /Gas Pumps Monitoring) for scheduled inspections and testing and $30,000 from various accounts for unanticipated work and repairs. 4. Authorize expenditure/expense in the amount of $47,075 in FY 2026-27 as follows: $17,075 from A/C #001-5640-631-5651 (Contracted Services (Private) /Gas Pumps Monitoring) for scheduled inspections and testing and $30,000 from various accounts for unanticipated work and repairs. 5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: YesF.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Amendment to City Election Campaign Contribution Limit ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE ADJUSTING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) 1ST READING RECOMMENDATION: 1. Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 13 of the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code as outlined in the ordinance. 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoG.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- 2025 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments (MCA-2025-70002) ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTIONS 8-1.01 THROUGH 8-1.25, 8-1.27, AND CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, AND 17 OF TITLE 8, AND TO READOPT SECTIONS 8-1.01 THROUGH 8-1.25, 8-1.27, AND CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, AND 17 OF TITLE 8 OF MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 24 2025 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, INCLUDING CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND ADDING CHAPTER 18 AND 19 TO TITLE 8 BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE AND 2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (MCA-2025-70002) 1ST READING RECOMMENDATION: Read ordinance in title only, further reading to be waived, and if no objection, introduce ordinance to approve MCA-2025–70002 amending the Thousand Oaks Municipal Code (TOMC) by repealing sections 8-1.01 through 8-1.25, 8-1.27 and chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, and 17 of Title 8, readopting the latest version of the State Codes subject to local amendments, and to adopt chapters 18 and 19 of Title 8, thereby updating those construction standards to comply with the 2025 California Code of Regulations Title 24 and the California Health and Safety Code (California State Building Code). Find that is not a project as defined under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoA.Decision: 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- Development Agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendments for Mixed-Use Project (The Lakes); Applicant: T.O. Lakes, LLC ORDINANCE APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DAGR-2021-70437 (CONTRACT NO. 13633-2024) (2200 EAST THOUSAND OAKS BOULEVARD; APPLICANT: T.O. LAKES, LLC) 1ST READING RECOMMENDATION: Read ordinance in title only, waive further reading, and if no objection, introduce ordinance to approve First Amendment to Development Agreement (DAGR-2021-70437/Contract No. 13633-2024) extending the term of the Agreement to March 29, 2031 (DAGR-2025-70002). Consider T.O. Lakes, LLC’s request for a third-year extension option related to the closing date for consideration as outlined below and choose one of the two following options: Option 1: Approve the Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (Contract No. 13146-2022) dated December 9, 2022, between City and T.O. Lakes, LLC, (T.O. Lakes) granting T.O. Lakes an option to extend the purchase date one additional year (from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2028) in consideration of $100,000 monetary contribution to City by T.O. Lakes. If the third-year option is exercised by T.O. Lakes, direct monetary contribution by T.O Lakes to be used to fund the Navigation Center‘s annual operating expenditure gap for FY 2027-28. Option 2: Deny request by T.O. Lakes to amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions to provide a third one-year option to close escrow. 3. Find that amending the Development Agreement to extend the term of the Development Agreement, and, if applicable, amending the Purchase and Sale Agreement to extend the time to close escrow an additional year is/are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). LEVINE ACT ITEM: YesB.Decision: 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- Consideration of Transfer of Property to Conejo Recreation and Park District (524 West Janss Road) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE TRANSFER OF 524 WEST JANSS ROAD TO CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT AND DECLARING PROPERTY EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO SURPLUS LAND ACT RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate the possible transfer of the City-owned property located at 524 West Janss Road (APN 552-003-412-5) to the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) for the development of community park and recreational facilities that are compatible with adjacent land uses and declare that the project site is “exempt surplus land,” contingent upon the transfer of the property to CRPD for their use, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D). 2. Find the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Class 25 Section 15325 Transfer of Ownership in Land. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoA.Decision: 12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
- Update on Mobility 21 Annual Summit, September 12, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive report. 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoA.Decision: 15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Announcements and upcoming issuesA.Decision: 16. CITY MANAGER:
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://toaks.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=8661&parentLink=newPublicPortal
- Supplemental Packet 1https://toaks.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=8667&compileOutputType=1
- Presentations and Items Received at the Meetinghttps://toaks.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=8669&compileOutputType=1
- Supplemental Packet 2https://toaks.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=8668&compileOutputType=1
- Minuteshttps://toaks.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=8662&compileOutputType=1
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