Miguel Chavez

This Civic Arts Plaza Specific Plan serves as a comprehensive guide for the future physical development of the Downtown Sub Area of the City of Thousand Oaks. It outlines a vision for a vibrant, inclusive, economically viable, and connected community that prioritizes walkability, local businesses, and a strong sense of place. The plan's core goals include establishing the area as a prime destination for civic life, arts, culture, and entertainment; catalyzing economic vitality and sustainability; prioritizing the pedestrian experience; honoring local history and landscape; and ensuring long-term economic viability through phased implementation and fiduciary stewardship. It also aims to enhance accessibility, affordability, improve transit and mobility options, and increase housing supply.

This document details the City of Thousand Oaks' Comprehensive Zoning Code Update project, an initiative to revise the municipality's outdated 50-year-old zoning code. The plan's primary objectives are to align the code with the recently adopted 2045 General Plan and current state laws, enhance user-friendliness, and streamline procedures. Key areas of focus include modifying and creating new zones, improving objective design standards for various developments, modernizing land use and specific use standards, implementing best practices in administration, and updating sign regulations. The project emphasizes community engagement and fostering a distinct sense of place within the city.

This policy provides guidelines for the prudent investment of the City of Thousand Oaks' funds, with the primary objectives of ensuring the safety of principal, maintaining sufficient liquidity for operational needs, and achieving a competitive market rate of return. The plan aims to enhance the City's economic status while meticulously protecting its pooled cash through adherence to established investment practices and California Government Code.

The Bicycle Advisory Team meeting included discussions on various topics, such as updates from the Thousand Oaks Police Department (TOPD) regarding an increase in e-bike use and associated enforcement challenges. Updates were provided on planned transit route improvements, including a new sixth route in 2026. The city plans to resurface approximately 50 miles of streets and restripe four street segments. Consultants are working on the draft Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which is expected to be circulated at the next BAT meeting in January 2026. Status updates were given on capital projects, including Lynn Road Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Improvements, a traffic signal at Avenida De Los Arboles/Avenida De Las Plantas, and bike improvements on Olsen Road/State Route 23 Undercrossing. There were also general comments and concerns about cycling in the City, including discussions on grant funding, the Santa Paula Branch Line Trail Master Plan, state highway traffic monitoring, bike lane improvements on Lakeview Road, and pedestrian and bicycle crossings at the Farmers Market on Wendy Drive.

This document outlines the 2025-2029 Action Plan and Strategic Plan Goals for Thousand Oaks, addressing priority needs identified within the Ventura County region. Key focus areas include improving the supply of affordable housing, increasing and improving social services, working to end homelessness, and ensuring effective program administration, primarily through the utilization of CDBG funds. The plan also integrates broader housing element goals to provide diverse housing opportunities, maintain existing housing stock, and promote fair housing.