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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Thousand Oaks public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
City financial update
The city parks about $419 million in Treasuries, agencies, CDs, and pools, and this committee checks quarterly that everything follows the rules set in its Investment Policy. Members will also weigh proposed changes to that policy and an annual report going to the City Council. Safe, compliant investing means the city's cash stays protected and keeps earning roughly 4%.
Grant program process review under Resolution 2024-033
The committee was scheduled to review the grant program process established under Resolution 2024-033 and discuss proposed changes. Any changes could affect how community groups apply for and receive city funding.
Community Social Service Grants FY 2026-27
The council approved $199,952.90 in grants to all 34 nonprofit applicants serving residents — senior services, food assistance, and more. Requests totaled about $314,000, so the committee had to stretch a $200,000 budget across everyone.
2026 Community Attitude Survey results
91% of residents rate quality of life as excellent or good, and all eleven statistically significant satisfaction changes since 2023 were positive. Homelessness dropped from the #1 resident concern to under 8%, and communication satisfaction actually ticked up against a national downward trend.