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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.
Water supply for new development
Speakers questioned adding housing during drought conditions. Staff responded the project adds less than 1% to city water use, multifamily uses far less water than single-family homes, and citywide usage has dropped 20% since 2021.
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.
Hill Canyon Treatment Plant biosolids improvements (CI 5683)
A five-year sole-source contract keeps the Hill Canyon Treatment Plant's screening equipment running — the plant treats 8 million gallons of wastewater daily.
Water pipeline upgrades near Calleguas turnouts (CI 5493)
The Las Virgines–Triunfo JPA will build a brine pipeline through city streets, with temporary lane closures expected. The pipeline could also let local biotech firms pipe concentrated wastewater instead of trucking it out daily.