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MINUTES
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 Mayor Pro Gilman called the Regular Meeting of the Ojai City Council to order on February 10, 2026, at 6:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On the call of the roll, the following were present in the Kent Hall Council Chambers:
Mayor Gilman, Mayor Pro Tem Mang, and Council Members Rule, Lang, and Whitman.
Also present in the Kent Hall Council Chambers: City Manager Harvey, City Attorney Burgess, Assistant to the City Manager Cervantes, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Montgomery.
ABSENCES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief Deputy City Clerk Montgomery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion:
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lang, with a second by Mayor Gilman, to approve the Agenda of the February 10, 2026, Regular Meeting, and to take Item 15 as the first discussion item.
Council Action:
Unanimous consent reached through the Mayor.
COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Steiner of the Arts Commission provided an oral report.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant to the City Manager Cervantes provided an oral report.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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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 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Administrative Report - Warrant Report
Attachment A - Warrant Report Register
Attachment B - Disbursement by Category
Warrant Cover Letter
2. Minutes of the City Council
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
Minutes - 1-27-26 Regular Meeting
3. Minutes of the Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Minutes - 1-7-26 PC Regular Meeting
4. Confirm Appointment of Youth Commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm nomination of applicant Marcel Rosas as Parks Recreation Youth Commissioner to fill a vacancy (term ending May 2027).
Administrative Report - Youth Commissioner PRC
Attachment A - Commission Application, M. Rosas
5. Confirm Appointment to Fill Mid-Term Vacancy on the Planning Commission RECOMMENDATION: Confirm nomination of applicant Brad Steward as Planning
Commissioner to fill a mid-term vacancy (term ending May 2028).
Administrative Report - Planning Commissioner
Ratification Attachment A - Commissioner Application,
B. Steward
Mayor Gilman pulled Item 1 for discussion.
Motion:
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Lang, with a second by Mayor Gilman, to approve the Consent Calendar of the February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Lang, Gilman, Whitman, Mang
Noes: None
Abstain: Rule
Absent: None
MOTION PASSES
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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)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Item be taken off calendar and scheduled for a future meeting, in order to complete a necessary evaluation.
Motion:
It was moved by Council Member Whitman, with a second by Council Member Lang, to continue to public hearing item.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Rule, Gilman, Mang, Whitman, Lang
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MOTION PASSES
7. Energy Modernization Program Implementation (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION:
1. 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;
2. 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
3. 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.
Administrative Report - Energy Modernization Program
Attachment A - Agreement
Attachment B - Energy Modernization Program Overview
Attachment C - Resolution
Attachment D - Annual Savings Evaluation
Mayor Gilman opened and closed the Public Hearing, accepting public comment.
Motion:
It was moved by Mayor Gilman, with a second by Council Member Rule, to approve Item 7, as recommended, approving the resolution.
Roll Call:
Regular Meeting Minutes - February 10, 2026 Page 3 of 7 Ayes: Rule, Mang, Lang, Gilman, Whitman
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MOTION PASSES
DISCUSSION
8. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Adjustments (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Ojai Budget.
Administrative Report - Mid-Year Adjustments
Attachment A - FY 24-25 Unaudited Financials
Attachment B - FY 25-26 GF Revenues
Attachment C - FY 2025-26 GF Expenditures
Attachment D - Approved Amendments
Attachment E - Mid-year Budget Adjustment Requests
Attachment F - Fund Balance Summary
It was moved by Mayor Gilman, with a second by Council Member Lang, to (1) continue to accept the Mid-Year Adjustments, with the exception of the City Attorney ine item increase: (2) direct staff to return with feedback on reasonable budget expectations and guidance for the remaining FY 25-26, (3) proceed with the previously budgeted amount for the City Attorney (without amendment), and (4) returning at a regular meeting in March 2026.
Gilman/Lang
Roll Call:
Ayes: Mang, Lang, Gilman, Whitman
Noes: None
Abstain: Rule
Absent: None
MOTION PASSES
9. Concept Review: Expanding Existing Tree Ordinance Protections (City Council Direction)
RECOMMENDATION: 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 Iree protections under Ojai Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 11 (Preservation, Cutting, and Removal of Oak, Sycamore Heritage and Other Designated Mature Trees) - ("Tree Ordinance").
Administrative Report - Tree Ordinance
Attachment A - Tree Ordinance RedLine
Attachment B - Thousand Oaks Ordinance
Attachment C - CMP 2022
Attachment D - Oct 2022 City Council Minutes
City Council feedback received by staff. No action.
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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)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. 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.
2. Direct staff to return the Ordinance to the City Council for a second reading and adoption at a future meeting.
Administrative Report - FPPC Electronic Filing System
Attachment A - Ordinance No. XX - FPPC Electronic
Filing
Motion:
It was moved by Council Member Lang, with a second by Council Member Rule, to approve Item 10, as recommended, introducing the ordinance.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Lang, Rule, Whitman, Mang, Gilman
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MOTION PASSES
11. Resolution Amending the Salary Schedule to update the salary range for the classifications of Accountant I and Accountant II (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution amending the salary schedule to update the salary range for the classifications of Accountant I and Accountant Il, effective as of February 11, 2026.
Administrative Report - Accountant Position
Attachment A - Accountant I! Market Survey
Attachment B - Resolution Amending Salary Schedules
Motion:
It was moved by Mayor Gilman, with a second by Council Member Lang, to approve Item 7, as recommended, approving the resolution.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Mang, Lang, Whitman, Gilman
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MOTION PASSES
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12. City Council Goal Tactics Cost Estimates & Updates (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION: Review the City Council Goal Tactics and corresponding estimates and provide staff with feedback and direction.
Administrative Report - Goals and Tactics Update Cost
Estimates Attachment A - Goals and Tactics
City Council feedback received by staff, and Item 12 will be continued to a future agenda.
13. Amendment No. 1 to Tripepi Smith Contract - Expanded Scope and Budget (City Council Direction)
RECOMMENDATION: 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.
Administrative Report - Tripepi Smith Communications Services Attachment A - Proposal
Attachment B - Amendment No. 1
Attachment C - PSA for Consultant Services
Item 13 continued to a future agenda.
14. Review and Adopt of City of Ojai Style Guide and Branding Elements (City Council Direction)
RECOMMENDATION: Review the proposed City of Ojai Style Guide and associated branding elements and adopt one option as the official standard for City
communications.
Administrative Report - Style Guide
Attachment A - Style Guide - Ojai Logo Exploration
Item 14 continued to a future agenda.
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)
RECOMMENDATION: 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.
Adiministrative Report - Help of Ojai PSA Amendment
Attachment A - PSA Amemdment No. 1 .
Attachment B - Original PSA HELP of Ojai Contractor Services Regular Meeting Minutes - February 10, 2026 Page 6 of 7 Motion:
It was moved by Council Member Lang, with a second by Mayor Gilman, to approve Item 15, as recommended.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Gilman, Rule, Lang, Mang, Whitman
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MOTION PASSES
COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gilman adjourned the February 10, 2026, Regular Meeting at 9:55 p.m., until the February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Written Public Comments - February 10 Regular Meeting
ra, Acting Deputy City Clerk
Approved: February 24, 2026
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