AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, 6:00 PM
KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA
ANDY GILMAN, MAYOR
DISTRICT 2 - RACHEL LANG
DISTRICT 4 - KIM MANG
CITY MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
VIEWING & ACCESS
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSION REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
1. City of Ojai Warrants for January 12, 2026 - January 25, 2026
Receive and file.
2. Minutes of the City Council
Approve.
3. Minutes of the Planning Commission
Receive and file.
4. Confirm Appointment of Youth Commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission
Confirm nomination of applicant Marcel Rosas as Parks and Recreation Youth Commissioner to fill a vacancy (term ending May 2027).
5. Confirm Appointment to Fill Mid-Term Vacancy on the Planning Commission
Confirm nomination of applicant Brad Steward as Planning Commissioner to fill a mid-term vacancy (term ending May 2028).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Design Review Permit (DRP 25-010), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-007) and revise Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-05) | Request to modify the existing outdoor patio to the rear of the business “Ojai Mountain Farm” located at 242 East Ojai Avenue. Assessor’s Parcel Number 021-0-140-370. Submitted by: Patrick Housh, Paul Poirier + Associates Architects. Property Owner: Verna Joy Adams. Business Owner/Tenant: Tony Yanow, Ojai Mountain Farm (Request from Council Member Mang and Council Member Rule)
That the Item be taken off calendar and scheduled for a future meeting, in order to complete a necessary evaluation.
7. Energy Modernization Program Implementation (City Council Direction)
- Conduct a Public Hearing in accordance with California Government Code § 4217.10 through § 4217.18 and consider adoption of Resolution 26-XX authorizing implementation of the Energy Modernization Program;
- Approve, and authorize the City Manager to enter into, an Energy Services Agreement with Bosch Building Technologies North America LLC through its wholly-owned brand, Climatec; and
- Authorize an appropriation or transfer from the Measure C Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund, and an appropriation from the Capital Improvement Fund, in the amount of $909,986 for FY 25/26.
DISCUSSION
8. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Adjustments (City Council Direction)
Adopt amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Ojai Budget.
9. Concept Review: Expanding Existing Tree Ordinance Protections (City Council Direction)
That the City Council review and provide comments regarding the proposed revisions in a redlined format (Attachment A) for consideration to expand the City’s existing tree protections under Ojai Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 11 (Preservation, Cutting, and Removal of Oak, Sycamore Heritage and Other Designated Mature Trees) - ("Tree Ordinance").
10. Introduction, for First Reading by Title Only with Further Reading Waived, of Ordinance No. 26-XX Amending Chapter 2-1 of Title 2 of the Ojai Municipal Code to Add a New Article 5 entitled Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests (Operational Need)
- That the City Council introduce, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 26-XX amending Chapter 2-1 of Title 2 of the Ojai Municipal Code to add a new Article 5 requiring the electronic filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements and Statements of Economic Interests.
- Direct staff to return the Ordinance to the City Council for a second reading and adoption at a future meeting.
11. Resolution Amending the Salary Schedule to update the salary range for the classifications of Accountant I and Accountant II (City Council Direction)
Adopt Resolution amending the salary schedule to update the salary range for the classifications of Accountant I and Accountant II, effective as of February 11, 2026.
12. City Council Goal Tactics Cost Estimates & Updates (City Council Direction)
Review the City Council Goal Tactics and corresponding estimates and provide staff with feedback and direction.
13. Amendment No. 1 to Tripepi Smith Contract – Expanded Scope and Budget (City Council Direction)
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Tripepi Smith contract to include additional services, increase the not-to-exceed amount by $20,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $155,600.
14. Review and Adopt of City of Ojai Style Guide and Branding Elements (City Council Direction)
Review the proposed City of Ojai Style Guide and associated branding elements and adopt one option as the official standard for City communications.
15. Approve Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Help of Ojai, Inc for ERF Grant Case Management Services from January 30, 2026, through January 30, 2027 (Operational Need)
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Contractor Services with HELP of Ojai Inc. (HELP of Ojai), for case management services for the Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project (OPSHP), formerly known as the Cabin Village Project, to retroactively extend the termination date from January 30, 2026 through January 30, 2027, and direct the City Manager to execute the amendment.
COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Posted February 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
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