District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Connie Gutierrez
Thousand Oaks
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:28:34
- Avg per meeting
- 6:20
- Segments
- 908
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Top issues during term (20)
Youth Commission Priorities: Safety, Mental Health, and Jobs
"In God We Trust" Display in Council Chamber
Amgen Center Specific Plan Height Increase (Ordinance 1751-NS)
A $600 million private investment by the city's largest employer, with in-lieu oak tree payments going to the city's open space conservation fund.
City financial update
The city's investments earned yields around 3.9–4.0% in recent weeks on a portfolio of roughly $419 million.
Removal of mature Coast Live Oak at 192 Dale Avenue
Replacement and monitoring costs fall on the applicant, not the city.
North Ranch Estates streetlight legalization
No cost figures were published; any lighting changes would likely be borne by the homeowners association.
Short-Term Rental Nuisance Near Glenwood Park
Unknown — potential future costs of a short-term rental ordinance and enforcement.
Ranch Mobile Home Park rent increase
If approved as requested, affected households would pay $581.92 more per month; the city's consultant recommends a smaller phased-in amount instead.
Immigration Detentions in the 805
No direct financial impact for residents, as the city isn't spending money or changing taxes on this.
Moorpark Road storm drain repair
The city has committed over $40 million to resiliency projects over the past five-plus years, with more underway in the current budget cycle.
Recycling and Organics Diversion Recognition
Latigo Hillcrest project design modifications
No city money involved, but the changes would have saved the developer roughly $4 million on a $200 million project.
Calleguas Water District monument sign on Olsen Road
A continuance avoids new application fees for the water district; no city cost is involved.
Off-Leash Dogs on Foxmore Greenbelt
Radar Feedback Speed Signs at 17 Locations
$320,000, funded through the current capital budget.
November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Election services from Ventura County will cost up to $50,000, plus $3,200 for the candidate forum.
Dos Vientos school-crossing safety (Via Las Brisas corridor)
A traffic signal can cost $400,000 to $600,000 per intersection, per staff.
Second-story addition and height increase at 1456 El Verano Drive
No direct city cost; the project could nudge neighborhood property values up, per one commissioner.
Adaptive reuse of vacant commercial building for religious assembly
No city cost — a vacant private building returns to active use.
FY 2026-27 Community Sports Grant program
The grant program allocates city funding to community sports organizations for the coming fiscal year; specific amounts were not stated in the agenda.
Decisions during term (166)
Recorded while Gutierrez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (including Amgen Center Specific Plan height amendment, Ordinance No. 1751-NS)
Consent Calendar: September 28, 2026 Minutes and 2027 Planning Commission Schedule
Item 07A — Skelton Canyon Tree Permit and RPD Minor Modification (PTP 2026-70071 / RPD 2026-70004 MN)
Item 07B — Oak Tree Removal at 192 Dale Avenue (PTP 2026-70093)
Item 07C — Calleguas Municipal Water District Monument Sign (SUP 2026-70006)
Consent Calendar
Hillcrest Homes Affordable Housing Project Modifications (10A)
Amgen Building 50 Project and Specific Plan Amendment (10B)
Consent Calendar (Items 9.A–9.H)
TOArts Annual Report and Successor MOU (Item 12.A)
Approval of Consent Calendar Item 6.A — Minutes of September 14, 2026
Continuance of Item 7.A — Protected Tree Permit 2026-70071 / RPD 2026-70004 (3948 Skelton Canyon Circle)
Approval of PPD 2025-70025 and AA 2026-70021 — 1456 El Verano Drive
Confirmation of Liaison Roles and Committees
Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
Prescribed grazing contract at Rancho Potrero Open Space (Item 6A)
Consent calendar — May 20 meeting minutes
Consent Calendar (Items 9.A–9.F)
CDBG Program Year 2025-26 CAPER (Item 10.A)
Introduction of for-sale affordable housing fee exemption ordinance (Item 10.B, recommendation 4)
Voting record (189)
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