The City Council returns from its summer break next Tuesday. Here’s what’s on tap:

- consideration of a senior mobile home park overlay zone and other options

- review of community development block grants

- discussion of water and wastewater plans and proposed rate adjustments

And lots more. We meet in City Hall Tuesday at 6 pm. I encourage all residents to attend. #tocc #thousandoaks

https://toaks.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=7000

Thousand Oaks Development Activity Report for September 2023 #thousandoaks #tocc

https://www.toaks.org/home/showpublisheddocument/27570/638295017999795184

Not Thousand Oaks-specific, but our city was one of many agencies that wrote letters urging support for California’s right-to-repair law.

Kudos to #Apple for doing the right thing here. This will benefit all consumers in California.

#ThousandOaks #tocc #RightToRepair

https://pirg.org/california/media-center/statement-apple-supports-right-to-repair-after-years-of-opposition/

Addressing #homelessness: Thanks to diligent efforts by city staff and police, we have secured $5.8M in state funding for transitional housing on Lawrence Drive in Newbury Park. This not only will cover 100% of initial building costs, but also the first two years of operations. Congratulations to all who made this a reality. #TOCC

PSA: Do you know a homebound or disabled person who’s unable to get to one of the city’s medication dropoff facilities? The city offers free mail-in envelopes for safe disposal of expired meds.

It’s convenient, and helps keep our water safe.

#tocc #thousandoaks #seniors #safewater

https://www.toaks.org/departments/public-works/sustainability/trash-recycling/trash-recycling-residential-services/haz-waste-medicine-and-sharps-disposal#mailin

Glad to read in the TO Acorn that construction is set to begin soon at the Timber School site in Newbury Park.

This project checks a number of boxes. It preserves an important local landmark. It provides needed housing, 12% of which is affordable units. And it will include a hotel close to life-science companies, something local businesses tell us is much needed.

#thousandoaks #newburypark #timberschool #landmark #tocc #conejovalley

Thousand Oaks Development Activity Report for July 2023

#TOCC #TOPC #thousandoaks #conejovalley

https://www.toaks.org/home/showpublisheddocument/27570/638239741637070000

Fair rules make for fair maps and fair elections.

As the City Council draws districts this Tuesday, I believe map 113 does the best job of meeting 6 conditions the law requires of us – and delivers the fairest representation for all residents.

#thousandoaks #tocc

https://www.vcstar.com/story/opinion/2023/07/09/election-fairness-incumbency-and-money-first-things-first/70388647007/

Across all these metrics, the data shows that map 113 does more to include underrepresented residents than the others. A community where everyone takes part is best for us all. #TOCC #fairelections #maptoaks (8/8)

Reminder: Tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 am, the city will host a community workshop on district elections at the Conejo Community Center, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. I encourage all residents to attend.

#thousandoaks #districtelections #democracy #votingrights #tocc

Thousand Oaks residents turned out en masse for a Memorial Day tribute concert featuring an Elton John tribute band. Thanks to @conejorpd for putting on the event – and to the service members who have paid the ultimate price through US history to defend freedom and democracy.
#usa #thousandoaks #conejovalley #tocc #memorialday

On tap for 5/9 City Council meeting: 1st public hearing on district elections, study session on budget, and more #TOCC

https://toaks.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6842

Answering a friend's question on what we do beyond City Hall: Each councilmember serves on outside panels. I represent TO on 5 agencies: COSCA, CPA, CCYF, VCREA, and VRSD. #tocc

Protected bike lanes, yay! (mostly)

#cycling #TOCC #thousandoaks

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Thousand Oaks Development Activity Report for April 2023 #TOCC

https://www.toaks.org/home/showpublisheddocument/27570/638161088071730000

Thanks to all who organized and attended tonight’s event on the need for affordable housing in Thousand Oaks. Talking with neighbors and dispelling myths is how we begin to change minds and take action. #TOCC

Thanks to all who organized and attended tonight’s event on the need for affordable housing in Thousand Oaks. Talking with neighbors and dispelling myths is how we begin to change minds and take action. #TOCC

Thanks to all who testified at last night’s City Council meeting. Dunno what this fellow was advocating for, but I doubt it was for more money in politics. #TOCC

In addition to the City Council, CPA is one of several regional entities where I now represent Thousand Oaks. CPA’s mission to provide renewable, affordable energy to local customers, and to make local energy supplies more resilient. (2/2) #CleanEnergy #ThousandOaks #TOCC

On the agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting:

- Solar at 6 city facilities

- Navigation Center for homeless

- For-sale affordable housing

- Consultant's update on inclusionary housing #TOCC

https://toaks.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=6712