Jeremy Paris

This Water Shortage Contingency Plan serves as a strategic roadmap for the City of Thousand Oaks to proactively manage and respond to water shortages. It outlines procedures for annual water supply and demand assessments, establishes progressive water shortage stages, and details corresponding response actions including supply augmentation, demand reduction measures, and operational changes. The plan also covers communication protocols, compliance, financial considerations, and refinement procedures, aiming to maintain reliable water supplies and mitigate the impact of shortages through the 2050 planning period.

This 2025 Urban Water Management Plan for the City of Thousand Oaks outlines long-term resource planning and management strategies to ensure adequate water supplies for current and future demands. The plan assesses the City's water system, demographics, and land use, providing a comprehensive characterization of past, current, and projected water use, with a strong emphasis on conservation and compliance with state efficiency standards. Key strategic areas include diversifying water supplies, enhancing water service reliability under various hydrologic conditions, and implementing a robust Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The plan also details demand management measures through ordinances, metering, conservation pricing, public education, and leak detection programs, aiming to secure water for beneficial use through 2050.

This document outlines the City of Thousand Oaks' Top Ten Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The plan focuses on advancing key initiatives such as the Downtown Thousand Oaks Project, ensuring fiscal sustainability and long-range financial planning, refining homelessness response, supporting housing production and prominent redevelopment sites, and implementing land use and planning policies. It also prioritizes strengthening economic development, modernizing technology and organizational efficiency, enhancing cultural arts, libraries, and community services, improving public works infrastructure and sustainability, and bolstering public safety, preparedness, resiliency, and community risk reduction.

The council meeting included a closed session regarding pending litigation and a recognition ceremony for a group of local high school students involved in a fundraising campaign for cancer research. Public comments focused on the debate over displaying the national motto in council chambers and inquiries regarding resources for homeowners in homeowners' associations. The city attorney clarified the city's limitations in intervening in private homeowner association contracts. Additionally, the council approved the consent calendar and opened a public hearing regarding a film permit ordinance and related fees.

The Hillcrest Specific Plan outlines land use, infrastructure, and implementation requirements for a redevelopment project in Thousand Oaks, California. It aims to create a high-quality, vibrant, mixed-use community by blending residential, retail, and commercial uses. Key objectives include providing diverse housing options (including affordable units), promoting infill development, enhancing walkability, integrating sustainable principles, and fostering social interaction while ensuring compatibility with surroundings.