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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
KENT HALL - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA Mayor Gilman called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Mayor Gilman, Mayor Pro Tem Mang, and Council Members Rule, Lang, and Whitman.
Also present: City Manager Harvey, City Attorney Burgess, Assistant to the City Manager Cervantes, Community Development Director Seibert, Public Works Admin Rojas, Finance Director Cho, Human Resources Manager Holman, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Montgomery.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief Deputy City Clerk Montgomery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve the agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Quarterly Progress Update on Findings of the City of Ojai's Targeted Forensic Review
Green Valley Project and C.R.E.W. - Tree Planting Presentation COMMISSION REPORTS - None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Council received comments from the public.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes - City Council meetings held March 24, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
4. City of Ojai Warrants for March 9, 2026 - March 29, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Fiscal Year 2026/27 List of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects Required by State Senate Bill 1 (SB1)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-8 to provide the list of road maintenance and rehabilitation projects to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) as required by California State Senate Bill 1 (SB1) to secure access to State grant funds for road rehabilitation projects in Fiscal Year 2026/27.
6. Appointment to Fill Mid-Term Vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm nomination of applicant Jim Bailey as Parks and Recreation Commissioner to fill a mid-term vacancy (term ending May 2029).
Council Member Rule pulled Item 4 for discussion.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve Items 3, 5, and 6.
The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve Item 4.
The motion carried 4-0-1 (Council Member Rule abstaining).
DISCUSSION
7. Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project/DignityMoves Project Bid Affirmation (City Council Direction)
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve only Option 2 of the recommendation.
No Council action taken.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Whitman, seconded by Council Member Mang, to authorize the City Attorney to communicate with HCD regarding a second property option.
No Council action taken.
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MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Council Member Lang, to:
(1) affirm DignityMoves' determination of lowest responsive bidder of Specialty Construction for the Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project for a total project cost of $9.5M including a 4% contingency; waive City project fees; accept the corresponding Development Budget and Schedule; and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City's DMA to incorporate such documents into the DMA; and decline designating five (5) of the thirty (30) units for TAY and DignityMoves' offer to accept and apply a private donation of $1M towards the Project; (2) authorize staff and DignityMoves to inquire with private donation donor about the options for a donation; (3) and direct staff to conduct a feasibility study for possibility of additional units at the 503 S Ventura St. property.
The motion carried 3-2 (Council Members Whitman and Mang dissenting).
8. Adopt Revisions to the City Council Protocols to Establish Quasi-Judicial Hearing Procedures (City Council Direction)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Council Member Whitman, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-9 approving revisions to the City Council Protocols and adopting a policy for Quasi-Judicial Hearings as an attachment to the Council Protocols.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. Award of Maintenance Agreement for Pest Control Services (Operational Need)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Council Member Rule, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute PW Maintenance Agreement No. 2026-05 with Ventura Pest Control, Inc. for pest control services in the amount of $10,425 through June 30, 2026, and in the amount of $42,300 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for a total authorized expenditure of $52,725; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute, in his sole discretion, future amendments to extend the term of the Agreement for up to three (3) additional one-year terms not exceeding four (4) years and three (3) months.
The motion carried unanimously.
10. Approval of a Budget Appropriation for Installation of Air Conditioning Unit at the Libbey Bowl Ticket Booth (Operational Need)
MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Council Member Rule, to approve a budget appropriation of $21,000 from the Libbey Bowl Maintenance Fund alance (Fund 011) to fund the purchase and installation of an air conditioning (A/C) un the Libbey Bowl ticket booth and authorize the City Manager to execute the task orde with Green Globe HVAC for the work.
The motion carried unanimously.
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11. Quarterly Update on City Council Goals & Tactics (City Council Direction) Item 11 was continued to a future meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS - None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Mang, with Council agreement, requested a City Manager performance evaluation.
Council Member Whitman, Council Member Lang, and Mayor Gilman requested to direct staff to address speed bumps on Cuyama Rd.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gilman adjourned the meeting at 10:31 p.m.
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved:
CHEE
THRUST S, 196
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