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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025, 6:00 PM
KENT HALL – CITY HALL CAMPUS – 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA
ANDY GILMAN, MAYOR
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT 1 – LESLIE RULE DISTRICT 3 – ANDREW WHITMAN
DISTRICT 2 – RACHEL LANG, MAYOR PRO TEM DISTRICT 4 – KIM MANG
BEN HARVEY MATTHEW SUMMERS WESTON MONTGOMERY
CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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2 PUBLIC COMMENT CONT.
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No pre-registration is required for public comment via telewebinar (Zoom). Instead, during the live meeting, telewebinar participants who wish to speak on an agenda item will be asked to use the Zoom software’s hand-raise function at the beginning of each item.
LEVINE ACT WARNING
Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308. No City Council Member may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $250 from any party or agent for 12 months subsequent to the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated.
A party to a City proceeding—which includes both applicants and agents--shall disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution of more than $250 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, shall make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered by the City.
Prior to rendering a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received contribution of more than $250 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall be disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member shall be permitted to participate in the proceeding.
If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member, please inform the City Clerk at the earlies possible opportunity. Failure to do so may affect the City’s ability to process your application.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Such documents are also available on the City of Ojai’s website at ojai.ca.gov, subject to the staff’s ability to post the documents prior to the meeting.
If you challenge the actions of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the public notices, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing (Calif. Gov’t Code Sec. 65009).
Any legal action by an applicant seeking to obtain a judicial review of the City Council’s decision on a Hearing listed on this Agenda may be subject to the 90-day filing period of and governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
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3 ROLL CALL
ABSENCES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATION
City of Ojai Wind and Fire Storm Response: A path forward to City Council Goals 2025/6
COMMISSION REPORTS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (30-MINUTE)
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 (Items 1.a – 1.h)
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing bodies and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.
1. a) Waiver of Reading in Full of Any and All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and Provide that they be Read by Title Only and Directing the Clerk to Assign an Ordinance Number Upon Successful Introduction b) City of Ojai Warrants for December 2, 2024 – January 5, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
c) November 2024 and December 2024 Treasurer’s Monthly Report of Cash and Investments for the City of Ojai
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
d) Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission from the November 14, 2024, Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e) Minutes of the Ojai Planning Commission from the November 6, 2024, Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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4 f) Minutes of the Ojai City Council from: December 17, 2024, Special Meeting; December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting; and February 13, 2024, Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
g) Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement with California Solar Electric Systems, Inc. for Purchase and Installation of Four (4) Tesla Power Wall 3 Battery Systems.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Solar Electric Systems, Inc. for purchase and installation of Four (4) Tesla Power Wall 3 Battery Systems at the Public Works Administrative Office located at 408 South Signal Street. The Tesla Power Wall 3 System will provide battery backup power and offset peak power use periods to decrease elective demand and charges for electricity at 408 South Signal Street (Public Works Office).
h) Approve the City Council Recess Meeting Schedule for Summer and Winter 2025 and Adopt a Resolution for Regular Meeting Cancellations RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt a resolution to create a summer and winter recess by cancelling regular meetings of the City Council on July 22, 2025, and August 12, 2025, for summer, and December 23, 2025, and January 13, 2025, for winter.
DISCUSSION
2. Selection of Council Representatives to Local, County and Regional Boards
RECOMMENDATION: Review current assignments and appoint Council representatives and alternates to 14 local, county, and regional boards, plus one City of Ojai Committee.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (REMAINDER)
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.
DISCUSSION
3. Discussion of the Ojai Cabin Village Cost Model
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Provide comment and feedback on the Cabin Village Cost model; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to proceed in the development and negotiation of an operational funding agreement with the County of Ventura for future operational support of the Ojai Cabin Village.
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5 4. City of Ojai Traffic Motor Officer FY 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Manager to:
1. Enter into an agreement on behalf of the City to purchase a fully-equipped, used motorcycle from the City of Thousand Oaks at a reduced rate; and
2. Enter into an agreement with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office to deploy a full-time (40 hours per week with no backfill) Deputy Sheriff serving in the capacity as a full-time traffic motor officer within the City of Ojai.
5. Professional Services Agreement for Case Management Services with HELP of Ojai
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with HELP of Ojai for case management services for Ojai Tent Town and Ojai Cabin Village Project participants.
6. Introduce an ordinance amending and restating Section 9-1.1001 and adding Section 9-1.701(g) of the Ojai Municipal Code to establish efficiency requirements for single-family homeowners for certain renovations and additions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Ojai
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce an ordinance amending and restating Section 9-1.1001 and adding Section 9-1.701(g) of the Ojai Municipal Code to establish efficiency requirements for single-family homeowners for certain renovations and additions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Ojai.
7. REQUEST FROM COUNCIL MEMBER RULE AND COUNCIL MEMBER
MANG – Consider whether to appeal the Planning Commission decision to approval a Design Review Permit (DRP 23-006) for exterior renovation and addition to the existing winery structure and site; including landscaping, outdoor seating, activity areas, increased parking, and a shuttle and pedestrian crossing over the existing Ventura County bike path to join the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa site to the south; An amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP 14-01) including alignment for revisions to outdoor dining and activities, and addition of a section of 4- feet high chain link fence; A Tree Permit (T 3-024) for the removal of eight protected trees; Existing winery is located at 821 West Ojai Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 024-0-020-100; The subject site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial (GC), Zoning Classification of General Commercial (C-1) and is within the Thoroughfare Corridor Overlay (T-C-O) District. The Planning Commission approved the proposed project on January 15, 2025. The proposed project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. Owner: Ojai Valley Inn and Spa (OVIS) Land Inc. Representative: Chris Kandziora, OVIS, General Manager RECOMMENDATION: Determine whether to appeal the Planning Commission’s January 15, 2025 decision to approve a design review permit, conditional use permit, and tree permit for the expansion and modification to the existing winery and restaurant located at 821 West Ojai Avenue.
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6 PUBLIC HEARING
8. Well Permit Application Approval for 300 Longhorn Lane – Water Supply Well for Domestic Use
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Receive the administrative report outlining the well permit application; and
2. Open the public hearing for public comment; and
3. Approve a well permit application for a domestic water supply well at the residence of 300 Longhorn lane submitted by property owners Greg and Suzanne Combs; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's approval.
9. CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 12, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Appeal of Planning Commission Decision | Regarding an appeal of Planning Commission decision to approve the request for a Design Review Permit (DRP 23-020) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-009), including off-site overflow parking at 1216 East Ojai Avenue for weekly, monthly, annual events, and weddings at the Capri Hotel located at 1180 East Ojai Avenue. Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 028-0-073-040 and 028-0- 072-300; General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Classification General Commercial (C-1). Owner’s Representative, Kenny Osehan for the property owner, Steve Edelson; Appellant, Richard Daugherty RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2. Consider adoption of a resolution (Attachment A) upholding the Planning Commission’s August 7, 2024, decision to approve the request for Design Review Permit (DRP 23-020) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-009) as the modifications to the events are in keeping with the associated findings and subject to the conditions of approval.
COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORTS
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA POSTED JANUARY 24, 2025, 1:00 PM
Weston Montgomery
Chief Deputy City Clerk