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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Thousand Oaks public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Moorpark Road storm drain repair
Forecasters are warning of a potentially historic El Niño winter, and the city says it's ready: storm drains cleared, trees trimmed, sandbags stocked, and battery backups at every traffic signal. Residents are being asked to do their part now — sign up for VC Alert, prep their homes, and pick up free pre-filled sandbags before the rain starts.
2025 Urban Water Management Plan Adoption
The city adopted its five-year update of the long-range water plan through 2050, plus a drought contingency plan. Water use is down about 40% since 2007, and supplies are projected to meet demand even in multi-year droughts — though the city remains 100% reliant on imported water.
Lang Ranch Pump Station Backup Power
A new battery and generator backup will keep the pump station — serving over 10% of the city's water customers — running during power shutoffs, protecting water supply for homes and firefighters in a very high fire-risk zone.
Municipal Service Center Electrification and Microgrid
The council approved a $14.9 million project adding EV chargers, batteries, generators and a microgrid at the city's public works hub, so city fleets and buildings run off-grid during power shutoffs and fires.