Thousand Oaks Council approves major spending and property deals

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: Gregory Robinson, et al. vs. City of Thousand Oaks, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2023CUPP013114; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).

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).

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Property: 1868 Thousand Oaks Blvd.; APN: 670-018-2050; Thousand Oaks, CA; NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF CITY: Akbar Alikhan, Assistant City Manager; Jaime Boscarino, Finance Director; NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF PROPERTY OWNER 1868 TO LLC: Amid Saremi and Daria Saremi; Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 (price and terms).

Crossing Guard Appreciation Week

General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION: Ratify March 25, 2026, April 1, 2026, and April 8, 2026; approve April 15, 2026, and April 22, 2026, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

Minutes of City Council meeting of March 24, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Approve LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems at La Granada Reservoir (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoir (CI 5791) Projects RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize staff to advertise the Permanent Disinfection Boosting Systems at La Granada Reservoir (CI 5771) and Lang Ranch Reservoir (CI 5791) projects for construction bids. 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 79-2 FY 2026-27 Initiating Assessments and Annexations RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION AND ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THOUSAND OAKS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2 (FISCAL YEAR 2026-27) RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THOUSAND OAKS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2 (FISCAL YEAR 2026-27) RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THOUSAND OAKS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2 (FISCAL YEAR 2026-27) RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO THOUSAND OAKS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2 AND LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY ANNEXATION ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO THOUSAND OAKS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2 AND ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt resolutions to initiate annexation and assessment proceedings, declare intention to levy annual assessments, approve the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, and set public hearing date of June 9, 2026, for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) No. 79-2 FY 2026-27 Assessments. 2. Adopt resolutions declaring intention to annex parcels into LLAD No. 79-2 and approving the Preliminary Annexation Engineer’s Report. 3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

Cogeneration Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement RECOMMENDATION: 1. Award General Services Agreement to Collicutt Energy Services (Collicutt) (Santa Fe Springs, CA) for maintenance and repair services of cogeneration equipment at the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant (HCTP) in the amount of $771,929, plus a reserve of $154,385 for parts and/or as-needed call-out labor, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $926,314 for the period beginning April 14, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. 2. Authorize expense in the amount of $28,572 in FY 2025-26 and $132,212 in FY 2026-27 from A/C #621-8250-682-5699 (Wastewater Fund, Contracted Services) for equipment maintenance and repair services. 3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes

South Branch Arroyo Conejo Floodplain Improvements Study (MI 2527) Second Amendment RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 13355-2023) with Kasraie Consulting (Ventura, CA), for additional drainage and hydrology study analysis in the amount of $207,582, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $480,687, plus extra services of $7,418, and extending the term to June 30, 2027. 2. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in FY 2025-26 in the amount of $215,000 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #001-5210-642-5699 (General Fund – Contracted Services – MI 2527). 3. Approve revenue budget appropriation in the amount of $86,000 in FY 2025-26 from A/C #001-0000-437-9900 (General Fund – Revenue from Agency) to A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) for South Branch Arroyo Conejo Floodplain Improvements Study (MI 2527). 4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes

Phone System Replacement Agreement RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc., (PFI) of San Francisco, CA, with the term of April 20, 2026, through October 20, 2032, including an initial 18-month complimentary licensing period followed by a five-year paid term, for an amount not to exceed $593,864. 2. Approve budget appropriation and authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $111,413 in FY 2025-26 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #001-3410-612-3300 (General Fund – Equipment Less Than $5,000) for physical phone replacements and system related hardware. 3. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $37,240 in FY 2025-26 from A/C #001-3410-612-5420 (General Fund, Consulting Services) for project implementation services and one year of additional support. 4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes

Mixed-Use Development Amendment (SP-2025-70003, DAGR-2025-70005, DP-2025-70019); Applicant: Latigo Hillcrest LLC RESOLUTION DENYING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (DAGR-2025-70005), SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SP-2025-70003), AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (DP-2025-70019) LOCATED AT 2150 WEST HILLCREST DRIVE: LATIGO HILLCREST, LLC RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt resolution Denying Development Agreement Amendment (DAGR-2025-70005), Specific Plan Amendment (SP-2025-70003), and Development Permit Major Modification (DP-2025-70019) applications, seeking amendments to Development Agreement (2022-70777-DAGR) and Specific Plan No. 24 (SP-24) (2022-70778-SP), as well as a major modification of Development Permit (2022-70773-DP). 2. Find that denying the amendment to the Development Agreement, amendment to the Specific Plan, and major modification of the development permit is not a project subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(4) and 15270 which states CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves and allows for an initial screening of projects on the merits for quick disapprovals prior to the initiation of the CEQA process where the agency can determine that the project cannot be approved. LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Parking Services RECOMMENDATION: 1. Award professional services agreement to ABM Industries Group LLC, (Sugarland, TX) in a not-to-exceed amount of $802,832 for parking services for the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (TOCAP) parking facilities with an initial term running from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. 2. Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $25,000 for FY 2025-26 from A/C #681-000-341-9900 (Theatres Fund – Net Position) as follows: $20,500 to A/C #681-7710-682-5683 (Contract Services – Theatre Parking Kavli) and $4,500 to A/C #681-7810-682-5683 (Contract Services – Theatre Parking-Scherr); and budget appropriation in the amount of $70,100 for FY 2026-27 from A/C #681-0000-341-9900 (Theatres Fund – Net Position) as follows: $57,400 to A/C #681-7710-682-5683 (Contract Services – Theatre Parking Kavli) and $12,700 A/C #681-7810-682-5683 (Contract Services – Theatre Parking-Scherr). 3. Authorize expenditure in FY 2025-26 in the amount of $24,000 from A/C #681-7710-682-5683 (Contract Services – Theatre Parking Kavli) and $9,000 from A/C #681-7810-682-5683 (Contract Services – Theatre Parking-Scherr); and expenditure in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $127,400 from A/C #681-7710-682-5683 (Contract Services – Theatre Parking Kavli) and $30,700 from A/C #681-7810-682-5683 (Contract Services – Theatre Parking-Scherr). 4. Authorize Cultural and Community Services Director to terminate existing Contract No. 13971-2025, effective April 30, 2026. 5. Find that this action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes

Thousand Oaks Transportation Center Security Camera Upgrade Project (CI 5740) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize staff to advertise the Thousand Oaks Transportation Center Security Camera Upgrade Project (CI 5740) for construction bids. 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

Mechanical System Upgrades Projects (CI 5647 and CI 5662) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize staff to advertise the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant Mechanical System Upgrades (CI 5647) and Los Robles Greens Golf Course Mechanical System Upgrades (CI 5662) projects for construction bids. 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING: ORDINANCE AMENDING THOUSAND OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL FILMING IN THE CITY REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 4 CHAPTER 8 (Introduced 03/24/2026; 5-0) ORD. NO. 1748-NS RECOMMENDATION: Adopt LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Transfer of Property to Conejo Recreation and Park District (524 West Janss Road) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for the sale of City-owned property located at 524 West Janss Road [Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 552-0-034-125] to the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) for the development of a neighborhood park that is compatible with adjacent land uses. 2. Approve License Agreement for the Use and Maintenance of the Public Right-of-Way Adjacent to 524 West Janss Road (APN 552-0-034-125) to the CRPD (License Agreement) for the development of community park and recreational facilities that are compatible with adjacent land uses. 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the sale of property at 524 West Janss Road (APN 552-0-034-125) to CRPD pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and issue the License Agreement to CRPD. 4. 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: No

Memorandum of Agreement with Las Virgenes–Triunfo Joint Powers Authority RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Pure Water Project with the Las Virgenes–Triunfo Joint Powers Authority (JPA). 2. Approve budget appropriation and authorize revenue increase in the amount of $3,929,830 from A/C #624-8250-484-9900 (Wastewater Fund – Reimbursements/Other, CI 5824) to A/C #624-0000-341-9900 (Wastewater Fund – Net Position). 3. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $311,104 ($282,822 base cost of construction, plus $28,282 for contingency) from A/C #624-8250-682-8300 (Wastewater Fund – Capital Improvements, CI 5824). 4. Approve Joint Utility Easement with Las Virgenes–Triunfo JPA and authorize the City Engineer to execute all necessary documents for dedication of easements on City property associated with the project (APNs 667-0-120-320, 667-0-120-160, 667-0-120-055, 520-0-180-175, 520-0-180-155, 520-0-180-135, 520-0-180-255, and 520-0-180-185). 5. Find that approval of the MOA and easement coordination is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

Hillcrest Homes For-Sale Affordable Housing Project Update – 384 Erbes Road RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate proposed amendments to the Disposition & Development Agreement (DDA) and underlying entitlements, which will be considered by City Council at a future City Council meeting. Direct staff to research the feasibility of a citywide impact fee waiver program for 100 percent affordable for-sale projects within the City and provide a recommendation and/or proposed ordinance for City Council consideration at a future City Council meeting. Find that these actions are not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

Purchase of Real Property Located at 1868 Thousand Oaks Boulevard RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Thousand Oaks and 1868 T.O., LLC for the purchase of property located at 1868 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 670-018-2050. 2. Authorize City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement subject to any conforming and clarifying changes acceptable to City Manager and City Attorney. Approve budget appropriation and expenditure in the amount of $4,585,000 in FY 2025-26 from A/C #001-0000-311-0000 (General Fund, Fund Balance) to A/C #001-4630-644-8100 (General Fund – Land, CI 5540) for the purchase of real property located at 1868 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, APN 670-018-2050. 4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute leaseback agreement for the subject property and all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of 1898 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, APN 670-018-2050, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement. 5. Find that the following actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3): Common Sense Exemption; and 15031 for existing facilities. LEVINE ACT ITEM: Yes

Annual Federal Meetings and 2026 National League of Cities Congressional Cities Conference, Washington D.C. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive report. 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

League of California Cities Spring Policy Committee Meeting Update – March 26-27, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive report. 2. Find that receiving said report is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. LEVINE ACT ITEM: No

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