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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Thousand Oaks public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2026-27 Community Sports Grant program
The committee was scheduled to discuss the Community Sports Grant cycle for fiscal year 2026-27 and consider a recommendation to the City Council. These grants fund local sports and recreation programs, so the outcome affects which community groups receive city funding.
Removal of mature Coast Live Oak at 192 Dale Avenue
A resident asked the city to warn permit applicants about nesting bird season (February–August) on tree work permits and offered to help with outreach, after her HOA's oak tree work threatened to overlap with nesting season.
Latigo Hillcrest project design modifications
The developer of the 333-unit Hillcrest project asked the city to approve ten cheaper design substitutions — vinyl windows, fewer awnings, less brick — to save about $4 million. The council refused, saying the 2023 deal promised residents a high-quality gateway project and reopening it would undermine trust in future development agreements.