AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 PM

KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA

Public Communications is the time set aside during the meeting for members of the public to address the City Council on items of City business other than scheduled agenda items. Matters raised at this time may be briefly discussed by the Council, and will generally be referred to staff and/or placed on a subsequent agenda. Under State law, other than for emergency items, no action can be taken.

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the vote on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.

Receive and file. 

Receive and file. 

Received and file.

Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the Animal Services Agreement with Ventura County to exercise the second, one-year renewal period and extend the Agreement through June 30, 2027, and submit the annual Service Level Request to Ventura County Animal Services for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, at the existing service level and for the updated service costs identified in Attachment A.

Adopt a resolution approving the City of Ojai’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy and replace prior resolutions and policies relating to the City’s Statement of Investment Policy, including but not limited to, the provisions contained within Investment Policy Resolution 25-25 adopted June 24, 2025.

Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 (PW Agreement No. 2025-31A) to the existing agreement with Ventura Regional Sanitary District (VRSD, a special district) for continued storm drain cleaning and video inspection services in support of the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST-3007), increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $51,781 for a total authorized expenditure of $109,629, and extending the term through December 30, 2026.

Adopt the Resolution expressing support for the conservation of local biodiversity and the stewardship of natural, coastal, and public lands within the City of Ojai.

Approve.

Confirm nomination of applicant Raymond Sims as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (two-year term ending May 2028), Brenna Furness as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (two-year term ending May 2028), and confirm reappointment of Suzi Taylor as Parks and Recreation Commissioner (four-year term ending May 2030).

1. Receive the Administrative Report and Presentation from Staff and the Applicant;
2. Take Public Comment on this matter; and
3. Consider a resolution (Attachment A) approving the outdoor storage and use of an existing walk-in freezer and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area located at 242 East Ojai Avenue, consistent with the findings associated with the Design Review Permit and Conditional Use Permit and subject to the conditions of approval, and finding that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

1. Hold a public hearing to receive comments on the recommended FY 2026-27 Budget and complete the budget review;
2. Review and approve the GANN Appropriations Limit computation;
3. Adopt a Resolution establishing the GANN Appropriations Limit for FY 2026-27;
4. Adopt a Resolution adopting the FY 2026-27 Budget; and
5. Adopt a Resolution amending the Salary Schedule for City Employees, effective July 6, 2026.

1. Conduct a public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2. Adopt City Council Resolution (Attachment A) approving Zone Change (ZC 25-001) from Business Professional (BP) to General Commercial (C-1) to allow for the sale of alcohol and bring existing gas station “Ojai Gas” associated convenience store use into conformance regarding zone designation, based on the findings and conditions in Attachment A as the proposal is consistent with the Ojai Municipal Code, and finding the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA.

Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Ventura County Behavioral Health for continuation of Intensive Service Coordinator services for non-emergency mental health and case management for unhoused individuals citywide, to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the Agreement's Not-to-Exceed Limit by $177,647, funded equally by General Fund (OTT) and ERF Grant Funds, for a new total Not-to-Exceed Limit of $371,955, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

1. Review the recommendations for a City of Ojai Speed Hump Policy and provide feedback to staff; and,
2. Decide whether to adopt the policy at a future meeting or have it reviewed by the Public Safety Commission.

Review and adopt the Town Hall and Panel Policy establishing guidelines for City sponsored and Council member hosted town community meetings, including the use of City resources and compliance.

1. Adopt the updated City of Ojai Social Media Policy, including Appendices A through E; and
2. Adopt the BeWith Community Calendar Use & Posting Policy, to ensure consistent governance, public transparency, accessibility, and legally defensible content moderation practices.

Posted June 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.  

Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk

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