Council approves utility and infrastructure items
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The City Council approved a slate of infrastructure, utility, and service actions, including a $296,672 contract for radar feedback signs, a $525,546 elevator maintenance agreement, a $168,450 Clean Power Alliance grant for a residential induction stove rebate program, and a $199,952.90 community social service grant package.
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The council approved several spending and maintenance items that affect city services residents use every day. That includes work on roads and wastewater systems, elevator repairs at city facilities, and new radar feedback signs at 17 locations citywide. It also accepted a grant to launch a residential induction stove rebate program and approved nearly $200,000 in community social service grants. In public hearings, the council also adopted water planning documents, set assessment district levies, and approved a policy for telephonic or internet disruptions during council meetings.
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- Approved radar feedback signs at 17 citywide locations and awarded the construction contract to Select Electric, Inc. for $296,672 plus a $25,000 contingency.
- Authorized an elevator maintenance and repair agreement not to exceed $525,546 and approved participation in the Axia Cooperative purchasing program.
- Accepted a $168,450 Clean Power Alliance Innovation Fund grant and adopted a resolution to implement a residential induction stove rebate program.
- Approved Community Social Service Grants totaling $199,952.90.
- Adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
- Adopted the 2026 Road Design and Construction Standards and Standard Land Development Specifications.
- Adopted a policy for disruptions of city telephonic or internet service during City Council meetings as required by SB 707.
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Thousand Oaks City Council Regular Meeting (Closed Session)
Agenda
- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: City of Thousand Oaks vs. Tariq M. Sana, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2026CUMC061831; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).A.Decision: 3. CLOSED SESSION:
- 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).B.Decision: 3. CLOSED SESSION:
- 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).C.Decision: 3. CLOSED SESSION:
- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation: City of Thousand Oaks vs. Glenn R. Packard, et al., Ventura County Superior Court Case Number: 2024CUMC031848; Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).D.Decision: 3. CLOSED SESSION:
- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Liability Claim of Tariq M. Sana and Darlane B. Sana; Claim No.: 1866-2026 re: property located at 694 San Andres Cir; Pursuant to Government code Section 54956.9(e)(3).E.Decision: 3. CLOSED SESSION:
- Pride Month ProclamationA.Decision: 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival 30 th YearB.Decision: 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Juneteenth ProclamationC.Decision: 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- General, Utilities, Golf Course, and Theatres Demands RECOMMENDATION: Ratify May 20, 2026, May 27, 2026, and June 3, 2026; approve June 10, 2026, and June 17, 2026, subject to review and ratification LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoA.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Minutes of City Council meeting of May 19, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Approve LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoB.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Unit W Box Canyon Maintenance Hole Addition Project (CI 5684) RESOLUTION ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR BOX CANYON MANHOLE AND ROAD IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CI 5684); AND ADOPTING MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring Plan for the Box Canyon Manhole and Road Improvements Project (CI 5684) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoC.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Radar Feedback Signs at 17 Locations Citywide (CI 5548) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve the project design, plans, specifications and Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 for the construction of Radar Feedback Signs (CI 5548). 2. Award construction contract to Select Electric, Inc. (Anaheim, CA), in the amount of $296,672, plus a contingency of $25,000. 3. Approve budget appropriation transfer for FY 2025-26, in the amount of $66,200 from A/C #556-5310-631-5500 (Developer Fee Fund – Construction, MI 2518) to A/C #556-5310-631-8300 (Developer Fee Fund – Improvements Other Than Buildings, CI 5548). 4. Authorize expenditure for FY 2026-27, in the amount of $324,672 ($296,672 construction contract, $25,000 construction contingency, and $3,000 for City furnished supplies and materials) as follows: $66,102 from A/C #556-5310-631-8300 (Developer Fee Fund, Improvements Other Than Buildings, CI 5548) and $258,570 from A/C #183-5560-631-8300 (Grants Fund, Improvements Other Than Buildings, CI 5548). 5. Delegate authority to the City Engineer to approve changes in the design, plans, specifications and working details of the project for work directives and change orders up to the project approved contingency amount. 6. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301 (existing facilities). LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoD.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Elevator Services Agreement at Various City Facilities RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize “piggyback” agreement with Specialized Elevator Services, LLC, of Santa Fe Springs, CA, utilizing City of Long Beach Contract No. 37458 through Axia Cooperative for elevator maintenance and repair services in the amounts of $145,596 for base contract services, and $379,950 for extra services for a not-to-exceed amount of $525,546 with a term of July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with three one-year options to extend the agreement through September 30, 2030. 2. Approve a master intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement with Axia Cooperative (Nashville, TN) to enable City participation in Axia’s cooperative purchasing program administered by Axia Cooperative. 3. Authorize budget appropriation in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $58,400 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to various General Fund Accounts for elevator maintenance and repair services, as outlined in the report. 4. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $129,576 in FY 2026-27 as follows: $35,826 for base contract services, and $93,750 for extra services from various General Fund accounts, as outlined in the report. 5. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: YesE.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Clean Power Alliance Innovation Grant RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF A RESIDENTIAL INDUCTION STOVE REBATE PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: Accept Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Innovation Fund Grant of $168,450 and approve CPA Innovation Fund Participation Agreement. Authorize City Manager to execute all other future related agreements, amendments, and administrative documents necessary to implement the grant, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 3. Adopt resolution authorizing implementation of a residential induction stove rebate program. 4. Award contract to Behavioral Insights (US) Inc. (BIT) of Brooklyn, New York, for community-based social marketing (CBSM) services, supporting residential building electrification and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) participation, in an amount not-to-exceed $181,611 for a three-year period beginning June 9, 2026, and ending June 9, 2029. 5. Approve budget appropriation and authorize expenditure in FY 2026-27 in an amount of $301,611 as follows: $120,000 from A/C #001-0000-437-9900 (General Fund – Revenue from Agency) to A/C #001-5060-612-5920 (General Fund – Contractual / Grants, CPAI26), $48,450 from A/C #001-0000-437-9900 (General Fund – Revenue from Agency) to A/C #001-5060-612-5699 (General Fund – Contracted Services/Other, CPAI26), $33,425 from A/C #001-0000-311-1000 (General Fund – Fund Balance) to A/C #001-5060-612-5699 (General Fund – Contracted Services/Other), and $99,736 from A/C #631-0000-341-9900 (Solid Waste Fund – Net Position) to A/C #631-8430-682-5699 (Solid Waste Fund – Contractual Services). 6. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: YesF.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Purchase of Secondary Clarifier Drive Unit RECOMMENDATION: Approve budget appropriation in the amount of $67,500 from A/C #624-8250-685-8900 (Wastewater Fund - Fixed Asset Replacement) to A/C #624-8250-685-8400 (Wastewater Fund - Equipment Over $10K). Authorize expense in the amount of $67,439.16 from A/C #624-8250-685-8400 (Wastewater Fund - Equipment Over $10K) for a secondary clarifier drive unit from WesTech Engineering, LLC (Salt Lake City, UT). Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: YesG.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Wastewater Pipe and Maintenance Hole Relining FY 2025-27 (CI 5532) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize staff to advertise Wastewater Pipe and Maintenance Hole Relining FY 2025-27 (CI 5532) for construction bids. 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoH.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- 2026 Road Design Standards and Land Development Specifications RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2026 CITY ROAD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND STANDARD LAND DEVELOPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-024 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt resolution approving the 2026 Road Design and Construction Standards and Standard Land Development Specifications and Rescinding Resolution No. 2018-024. 2. Authorize City Engineer to approve minor modifications or additions to the Road Design and Construction Standards and Standard Land Development Specifications. 3. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoI.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Library Aquarium Maintenance RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve a General Services Agreement with Brian Hoover dba Aquatic Contractors (Thousand Oaks, CA), for supplies and maintenance of the 3,600-gallon saltwater aquarium at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, in a not-to-exceed amount of $158,260, for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. 2. Authorize expenditure in FY 2026-27 in the amount of $52,752 as follows: $37,752 from A/C #110-7310-673-5699 (Library Fund - Contracted Services) and $15,000 from A/C #110-7310-673-4199 (Library Fund - Equipment Repairs and Maintenance). 3. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: YesJ.Decision: 9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Assembly Bill 2561 Vacant Positions Status RECOMMENDATION: Receive report. Find that this action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoA.Decision: 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 79-2 FY 2026-27 Annual Levy and Annexations RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPROVAL OF FINAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2, AND ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RESOLUTION ORDERING LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THOUSAND OAKS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL ANNEXATION ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RESOLUTION ORDERING ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY (MBK RENTAL LIVING, 1872 NEWBURY ROAD AT NEWBURY ROAD AND KELLEY ROAD) TO THOUSAND OAKS LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-2 AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt resolution confirming the approval of the Final Engineer’s Report for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) No. 79-2. 2. Adopt resolution ordering the annual levy of assessments for FY 2026-27. 3. Adopt resolution approving the Final Annexation Engineer’s Report for LLAD No. 79-2 FY 2026-27 annexation territory. 4. Tabulate the assessment ballots submitted and not withdrawn, regarding the proposed annexation and declare the results. 5. If no majority protest, adopt resolution ordering the annexation of property to LLAD No. 79-2 and levying assessments for the annexed property for FY 2026-27. 6. Approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Billing of Direct Assessments Agreement with the Ventura County Auditor-Controller for placement of the City‘s LLAD assessments on the Secured Tax Roll and remittance of collected assessments to the City, including applicable direct assessment line fees of $0.40 per parcel, correction/removal charges of $30.00 per correction or removal, and County administration and collection fees not to exceed one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) of the amounts collected. 7. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoB.Decision: 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt resolution adopting the City of Thousand Oaks 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoC.Decision: 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
- Policy on Disruption of City Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICY RELATED TO DISRUPTION OF CITY TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 WHICH AMENDED PARTS OF RALPH M. BROWN ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving policy related to disruption of City telephonic or internet service during City Council meetings as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 707 (amended Government Code Section 54953.4). Find that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoA.Decision: 12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
- Council on Aging Annual Report RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive Council on Aging (COA) Annual Report. 2. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoA.Decision: 13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS:
- FY 2026-27 Community Social Service Grant Recommendations RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve Community Social Service Grants totaling $199,952.90. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Community Social Service Grant agreements with grantees. 3. Authorize expenditure in the amount of $199,952.90 from A/C #001-0970-646-5920 (SS2027, General Fund - Community Endowment Grant Account) for Community Social Service Grants. 4. Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. LEVINE ACT ITEM: NoB.Decision: 13. COMMITTEE/COMMISSION/BOARD REPORTS:
- 2026 Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly and Conference – Update 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: NoA.Decision: 15. COUNCIL ISSUES/RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Announcements and upcoming issuesA.Decision: 16. CITY MANAGER:
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- Minuteshttps://toaks.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=9387&compileOutputType=1
- Presentations and Items Received at the Meetinghttps://toaks.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=9394&compileOutputType=1
- Agendahttps://toaks.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=9386&parentLink=newPublicPortal
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