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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 Senior Services Planning and Committee Assignments
The commission will assign liaison and committee positions for the coming fiscal year, covering the volunteer fair, senior resource directory, and Goebel outreach. These assignments shape which senior programs get attention all year.
Recreation partnership with Conejo Recreation and Park District
A Recreation Supervisor from the park district is the featured guest, opening the door to new or better teen recreation programming. It's a chance for the commission to connect its work with district resources.
TOArts partnership renewal
The council approved a new MOU with TOArts, the nonprofit partner that runs arts programming at the Civic Arts Plaza theaters, which served over 61,000 patrons last year.
Spanish-Language Access to City Services
A high school junior told the council that roughly 15% of Thousand Oaks residents speak Spanish, but the city website has no clear translation tool and library programs aren't offered in Spanish. Staff met with him after the meeting about available options.
POW/MIA Memorial Sculpture Repair
The Hubert family's memorial sculpture at the Civic Arts Plaza was vandalized — branches missing and the POW/MIA flag torn. The city says it's already working on the flag and staff will follow up with the family.
Community Events Grants FY 2026-27
27 local arts, culture, and school performance programs share $89,954 in city grants, with $10,000 held back for off-cycle requests.
Janss Road neighborhood park transfer
The city is selling a one-acre open space parcel to the park district for $1 so it can become a neighborhood park among Janss Road homes.
Hillcrest Ridge Trail easement protection
An unusually wet winter has caused saturation, downed trees, ruts, and erosion across the open space. Staff are identifying problem areas that may need engineered drainage fixes, and climate predictions suggest heavier storms ahead.
Woodcrete Fence Replacement
The city awarded a $570,434 contract to replace aging Woodcrete fences, funded through the Landscape and General Funds.