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City Council — February 10, 2026

City Council — February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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BodyCity Council
MeetingRegular Meeting
Date📅 February 10, 2026

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At a glance

Special Presentations

  • A proclamation recognizing Black History Month was presented to community representatives.
  • Staff reported 2025 data identifying housing and mental health as top needs.
  • The update described specialized programs including tax assistance and hate incident reporting.

Community Funding Review Committee Report

  • The committee recommended awarding $44,973 to fourteen organizations.
  • Councilmembers questioned the inclusion of food recovery programs.
  • The motion to approve the grant recommendations passed.

Community Development Department Report

  • Staff presented updates on major housing and commercial project statuses.
  • The report included permit statistics and recent state legislation impacts.
  • Members inquired about lot splits and the efficiency of online submittals.
  • The Council approved the motion to receive and file the report.

Councilmembers’ Report

  • Councilmembers provided updates from a recent Cal Cities meeting.
  • Topics included state budget deficits and funding for transportation.
  • Discussion covered e-bike regulations and environmental resiliency measures.
  • The motion to approve the report passed.

Closed Session

  • The Council held a closed session regarding anticipated litigation.
  • Members unanimously authorized the initiation of legal proceedings.
  • Details regarding the case will be released after service of process.

Full summary

Call to Order and Closed Session

  • The City Council meeting was called to order, and roll call was conducted. One Councilmember participated remotely in accordance with the Brown Act. The Council held a closed session regarding anticipated litigation. Following the closed session, staff announced that the Council unanimously authorized the initiation of litigation. Details regarding the litigation will be made available to the public after the service of process.

Special Presentations

  • A proclamation declaring Black History Month in Thousand Oaks was presented to Harold Hunter Jr. and representatives from the Thousand Oaks High School Black Student Union.
  • Gerardo Gonzalez, Community Information Associate Director at Interface Children and Family Services, presented an update on the 211 department. He reported data on calls and website visits for 2025, outlining top community needs such as housing, mental health, and legal services. He also described specialized programs including Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), public safety power shutoff support, and hate incident reporting assistance.

Public Comments

  • During the public comment period, residents addressed several topics.
  • Immigration Enforcement: Multiple speakers discussed federal immigration enforcement activities within the city. Some reported witnessing arrests, expressed concerns regarding community safety and trauma, and requested that the Council adopt formal policies restricting the use of city facilities, data, or staff in immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant. Other speakers supported immigration enforcement actions, described them as law enforcement rather than kidnapping, and objected to comparisons made by other speakers regarding historical atrocities.
  • City Displays: Some speakers requested the display of the phrase "In God We Trust" in public facilities and the inclusion of a patriotic sing-along during the Fourth of July fireworks celebration.
  • Support for Council Actions: Some speakers thanked specific Councilmembers for previous statements of support regarding the immigrant community.

Consent Calendar

  • A motion was made to approve the consent calendar as written. The motion was approved.

Community Funding Review Committee Report

  • Kyle Rohrbach, Chair of the Community Funding Review Committee, presented recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Environmental Enhancement Grants (CEEG). The committee recommended awarding a total of $44,973 to 14 organizations based on pre-established scoring criteria. Councilmembers asked questions regarding food recovery programs included in the grants. A motion was made to approve the recommendations. The motion passed.

Community Development Department Report

  • Kelvin Parker presented an update on the Community Development Department’s work program for 2025. Topics included the status of major housing and commercial projects, permit issuance statistics, and the adoption of online permitting systems. He also outlined recent state legislation affecting housing development, environmental review, and inspection processes. Councilmembers inquired about specific project phases, economic conditions impacting development, SB 9 lot splits, and the efficiency of online submittals. A motion was made to receive and file the report. The motion passed.

Councilmembers’ Report

  • Councilmembers Engler and Newman provided updates from a recent Cal Cities meeting in Sacramento. They discussed the state budget deficit, funding streams for transportation and housing, e-bike regulations, and environmental resiliency measures. A motion was made to approve the report. The motion passed.

City Manager Announcements and Adjournment

  • The City Manager announced the next meeting date and listed three upcoming public hearings regarding the municipal code, an electrification project, and a power backup system. The Mayor announced a new addition to his family. A memorial was offered for former Councilmember Richard “Dick” Dewey. The meeting was adjourned.