Ojai City Council
June 9, 2026

DISTRICT 1 - LESLIE RULE
DISTRICT 2 - RACHEL LANG
DISTRICT 3 - ANDREW WHITMAN
DISTRICT 4 - KIM MANG

BEN HARVEY

CITY MANAGER

BETHANY BURGESS

CITY ATTORNEY

WESTON MONTGOMERY

CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK

1. Proclamation Honoring Pride Month 2026 and Helen Allen

2. Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council to Provide a Quarterly Update AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA

OJAI CITY COUNCIL

ANDY GILMAN, MAYOR

VIEWING & ACCESS
Public participation is encouraged! The Ojai City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are conducted in a hybrid model, providing both in-person attendance and virtual public comment via the Zoom link below.

Virtual attendance via Zoom is the only way to remotely provide public comment. Preregistration is not required for public comment via Zoom. Instead, Zoom participants will utilize the “hand-raise” function to indicate their desire to speak on an item. The meeting is also livestreamed on the City's website at ojai.ca.gov/525/2968/Public-Meetings, on YouTube at youtube.com/@ojaicity, and on Spectrum Channel 10. See “Public Comment Options” below for further instruction.

ZOOM LINK - June 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda
1 3. City of Ojai Warrants for May 11, 2026 - May 24, 2026

4. City Council Minutes

5. Appointment of Area Housing Authority Commissioner

6. Confirm Appointment to Fill Inaugural Vacancy on the Public Safety Commission

7. Report and Public Hearing on City of Ojai Job Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Government Code §3502.3 (Legal Requirement)

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.

RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

Administrative Report - Warrant Report
Attachment A - Warrant Register Report
Attachment B - Disbursement by Category
Warrant Cover Letter
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
05-26-26 Regular Meeting
05-26-26 Special Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: Consider appointment of applicant on file to serve a four-year term as the City of Ojai’s representative on the Ventura County Area Housing Authority Board.

Administrative Report - Area Housing Authority Appointment Attachment A - AHA Commission Application - T. Dolan
Attachment B - AHA General Information
Attachment C - Overview Commissioner Requirements
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm nomination of applicant Randy Coggan as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (four-year term ending May 2030).

Administrative Report - Public Safety Commissioner Confirmation Attachment A - Commission Application - R. Coggan

PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a report and conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Ojai job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda
2 8. City of Ojai's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Operational Need)

9. Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 for FY 2026/2027 (City Council Direction)

10. Adoption of Resolutions Calling for and Giving Notice of the City of Ojai’s General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026; Requesting County of Ventura Consolidation with the Statewide General Election; and Adopting Regulations for Candidates Statements (Operational Need) Government Code §3502.3.

Administrative Report - AB 2561 Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention RECOMMENDATION: Review the City of Ojai's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and provide feedback. This item will be coming back to City Council at the June 23rd meeting for adoption.

Administrative Report - FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
Attachment A - FY 2026-27 Budget Document
Attachment B - CIP Summary
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public testimony relative to the established assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and,

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report, confirming the diagrams and assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3, and ordering the work and the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and,

3. Direct staff to transmit the necessary documents to the County of Ventura for the levying and collection of property assessments for said Districts.

Administrative Report - Special Districts
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-17
Attachment B - Final Engineers Report

DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt the following resolutions:
a. A resolution calling and giving notice of the City of Ojai’s General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the State of California relating to General Law Cities; and
b. A resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide Gubernatorial General Election and to render specified services in relation to the conduct of the Ojai General Municipal Election; and c. A resolution adopting regulation for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements.

2. Direct the City Clerk to prepare all appropriate documents for election consolidation and submit to the County of Ventura by the required date of Monday, June 29, 2026.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda
3 11. Consider Appeal of Planning Commission Denial | The outdoor storage and use of an existing walk-in freezer and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area located to the rear of Ojai Mountain Farm restaurant, addressed 242 East Ojai Avenue (Design Review Permit [DRP 26-003] and Conditional Use Permit [CUP 26-003]). Assessor’s Parcel Number 021-0-140- 370. Representative: Patrick Housh, Paul Poirier + Associates Architects.

Property Owner: Verna Joy Adams; Applicant: Tony Yanow, Ojai Mountain Farm. (Requested by Mayor Gilman)

12. Authorization to Purchase One (1) 2026 BMW Police Motorcycle (Operational Need)

13. Award Maintenance Agreement for Janitorial Services (Operational Need)

14. Award of Contract – State of the City Video Production, Scriptwriting, and Event Presentation Support (Council Direction)
Administrative Report - November 3, 2026 Election and County Services Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-18, Call for Election Attachment B - Resolution No. 2026-19, Request for Consolidation Attachment C - Resolution No. 2026-20, Regulations for Candidate Statements Attachment D - Elections Calendar and Consolidation Request Documents RECOMMENDATION: That City Council determine whether to appeal the Planning Commission’s May 20, 2026, decision to deny a design review permit and conditional use permit for the use of an outdoor walk-in freezer and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area associated with Ojai Mountain Farms restaurant located at 242 East Ojai Avenue.

Administrative Report - Appeal of Planning Commission Denial Attachment A - Municipal Code, Appeals
Attachment B - May 20 PC Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the purchase of one (1) new 2026 BMW police motorcycle for the Ojai Police Department’s Motor Officer Program, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, including an 84-month/unlimited-mileage full-service warranty, from authorized BMW dealer Long Beach BMW Motorcycles.

Administrative Report - Purchase of PD Motorcycle
Attachment A - Motorcycle Quote
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Maintenance Agreement No. 2026-31 with Kelly’s Cleaning & Supplies for janitorial services in the amount of $115,263.96 annually for a three-year period commencing July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and;

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute, in their sole discretion, future amendments for up to two (2) additional one-year terms for a maximum agreement term not to exceed five (5) years.

OR

3. Direct staff to appropriate funding for two full-time Maintenance I employees.

If option one, two, or three are not selected then:

4. Provide alternative direction to the City Manager
Administrative Report - Janitorial Services
Attachment A - Agreement No. 2026-31
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year contract with Tripepi Smith & Associates in the amount of $35,802, for the State of the City Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda
4 15. Award of Contract for Communications and Social Media Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Operational Need)
Video Production, and Event Presentation Support.

Administrative Report - State of the City
Attachment A - Proposal
Attachment B - Cost File
Attachment C - Agreement
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Tripepi Smith & Associates for Communications and Social Media Services for Fiscal Year (FY)26-27, based on their proven experience with the City, competitive pricing, and compliance with the City’s purchasing policy.

Administrative Report - Communications Services
Attachment A - Agreement
Attachment B - Proposal
Attachment C - Cost File

COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Posted June 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
Written public comments will be published here for public access. Please see PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS below for instructions on how to submit.

Written Comments
Written Public Comments - 06-09-26

ACCOMMODATIONS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (805) 646-5581. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

If you feel that a language interpreter is necessary for you to participate in this meeting, notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an interpreter to assure your participation/understanding of this meeting.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda
5 Para Español por favor llame al (805) 646-5581 ext. 100 o por correo electronico a [email protected].

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City's website at ojai.ca.gov/525/2968/Public-Meetings and at City Hall located at 401 S.

Ventura St., Ojai, Ca., during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS
Written Comments: In order for staff to provide the City Council with written public comments timely, written/emailed public comments must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting.

You may always submit written comments to the City Clerk via mail, in person at City Hall, or via email to [email protected]. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Council Members and recorded on the City website. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. may not be distributed to the Council Members and recorded on the City website until after the meeting.

Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments may be made in person at the meeting or through Zoom, via the link at the top of the Agenda. Pre-registration is not required for public comment via Zoom. Instead, Zoom participants will utilize the hand-raise function to indicate their desire to speak on an item.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All materials related to an item on this agenda, including written public comments, will be available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, and following the meeting, will be accessible on the City of Ojai's website at ojai.ca.gov.

As a government agency, the City of Ojai is subject to the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250 et seq.). Please be advised that all communications submitted to City officials and staff are subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act.

There are limited exceptions that allow the City to redact personal information under the California Public Records Act. If you have concerns regarding privacy, please do not include your personal identifying information, such as your name, e-mail, phone number, and home address in your correspondence to the City, including, but not limited to, public comment.

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 (California Government Code Section 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.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda
6 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 $500 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 $500 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 a contribution of more than $500 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 earliest possible opportunity. Failure to do so may affect the City's ability to process your application.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
Brenda Cho, Finance Director
MEETING DATE: June 09, 2026
SUBJECT: City of Ojai Warrants for May 11, 2026 – May 24, 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file.

DISCUSSION
Disbursement Warrant Check Numbers: 80659-80727
Payroll Warrant Check Numbers: 38394-38396
Number of Direct Deposits: 59
City of Ojai Disbursement Warrants for General Fund
and Special Revenue Funds $ 484,875.31
Payroll – May 14, 2026 116,377.27
Total $ 601,252.58

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 8 - Financial Stability

OPTIONS

1. Take no action.

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The list of warrants is presented for informational purposes only and reflects payments previously authorized and budgeted.

Prepared by: Scott Avila

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Check Register
B. Disbursement by Category
8 Check Register
Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
80659 Anthony Palacios 05/13/2026 93,750.00
Settlement Agreement
80660 Gray & Associates, P.C 05/13/2026 31,250.00
Settlement Agreement
80661 AllConnected, Inc. 05/14/2026 12,788.50
April & May 2026 IT Support
80662 ApplicantPro Holdings LLC 05/14/2026 71.94
HR Report Access Setup Fee
80663 Aqua-Flo Supply 05/14/2026 891.70
Supplies for Citywide Maintenance
80664 AT&T 05/14/2026 31.91
April 2026 Telephone
80665 Catalina Industries Inc 05/14/2026 1,327.94
April 2026 Paint for Libbey Park Bleachers
80666 CoStar Realty Information Inc 05/14/2026 1,032.00 May 2026 CDD Software Program
80667 Delta Liquid Energy 05/14/2026 688.03
May 2026 Trolley Fuel
80668 EEG Enterprises 05/14/2026 1,085.00
Tools & Equipment for IT
80669 EideBailly LLP 05/14/2026 3,420.00
April 2026 Accounting Services
80670 Emmanuel A Mendez 05/14/2026 1,250.00
May 2026 City Transit Wash
80671 Fence Factory Rentals 05/14/2026 951.08
May 2026 City Unhoused Temporary Fence Rental
80672 Greg Rents 05/14/2026 418.09
April & May PW Equipment Rental
80673 Historic Resources Group LLC 05/14/2026 2,662.50
Historic Resources Inventory Update
80674 Jordan Kear 05/14/2026 9,397.50
April 2026 Ventura Watershed Litigation Support
80675 Kelly Cleaning & Supplies, Inc. 05/14/2026 3,404.33 May 2026 Janitorial Services
Check Summary By Check Number
9 Check Register
Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Check Summary By Check Number
80676 Martin's Ojai Locksmith 05/14/2026 150.00
April 2026 Service Call
80677 Ojai Auto Supply 05/14/2026 437.29
April 2026 Supplies for Trolley Maintenance
80678 Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce 05/14/2026 4,505.00 April 2026 Professional Services Agreement
80679 Ojai Valley Museum 05/14/2026 18,750.00
April - June 2026 Museum Operations Support
80680 Ojai Valley News 05/14/2026 218.50
March 2026 Legal Ad Notice
80681 Ojai Valley Sanitary District 05/14/2026 1,635.62 May 2026 Sewer Services
80682 Prudential Overall Supply 05/14/2026 127.74
Public Works Cleaning Supplies & Clothing Allowance
80683 Jan C. Scow 05/14/2026 796.25
April 2026 Tree Site Evaluations
80684 Secural Security Corporation 05/14/2026 7,118.08
May 2026 City Unhoused Security
80685 Jeff Sivas 05/14/2026 3,700.00
Ojai Cabin Village Soil Report (grant reimbursable)
80686 So Cal Gas 05/14/2026 278.95
April 2026 Gas
80687 Tim Krout 05/14/2026 1,684.00
Refund for Canceled Facility Use
80688 United Site Services Inc 05/14/2026 1,271.05
April 2026 OTT Porta Potty Rental
80689 Witherspoon Industries Inc 05/14/2026 90.00
May 2026 City Unhoused Storage
80690 Kathleen Abasi 05/21/2026 208.00
Recreation Class - Weight Room
80691 Airgas West 05/21/2026 55.08
April 2026 PW & Transit Gas Cylinder Rental
80692 AllConnected, Inc. 05/21/2026 316.80
Microsoft Annual License Fee
10 Check Register
Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Check Summary By Check Number
80693 Association of Water Agencies of Ventura County 05/21/2026 1,650.00 Annual Membership Dues
80694 AT&T 05/21/2026 254.59
April 2026 Telephone
80695 Blue Dolphin Locksmith LP 05/21/2026 2,866.26
Final Payment for Finance Safe with Traceable Lock
80696 California Building Standards 05/21/2026 654.30
Building Standards Assessment Fees
80697 California State Disbursement Unit 05/21/2026 82.15 May 2026 Payroll Expense
80698 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 05/21/2026 100.60
May 2026 Copy Machine Lease
80699 Casitas Municipal Water District 05/21/2026 6,774.27 March 2026 Water
80700 Dance Ojai 05/21/2026 403.00
Recreation Class - Dance
80701 Delta Liquid Energy 05/21/2026 517.20
May 2026 Trolley Fuel
80702 Max Dickenson 05/21/2026 1,063.00
Recreation Class - Weight Room
80703 Division of the State Architect 05/21/2026 303.84 January - March 2026 Disability Access & Education Fee
80704 Franchise Tax Board 05/21/2026 100.00
May 2026 Payroll Expense
80705 Darrell Gooden 05/21/2026 520.00
Recreation Class - Kung Fu
80706 E.J. Harrison & Sons 05/21/2026 346.05
April 2026 OTT Rolloff Dumpster
80707 Herk Edwards Inc 05/21/2026 17,558.75
Sarzotti Gym Basketball Backboards Installation
80708 JMG Security Systems, Inc. 05/21/2026 7,939.00
Deposit for Installation of Security Equipment
80709 Jolly Jumps Rentals 05/21/2026 2,151.75
Recreation Open House Event Jolly Jumper Rental
11 Check Register
Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Check Summary By Check Number
80710 Living Aikido 05/21/2026 399.75
Recreation Class - Aikido
80711 Mark Cranes Tree Inc 05/21/2026 4,500.00
April 2026 Tree Pruning Services
80712 Meiners Oaks Hardware 05/21/2026 185.81
Supplies for Citywide Maintenance
80713 Ojai Auto Supply 05/21/2026 195.00
May 2026 Supplies for City Vehicle Maintenance
80714 Ojai Business Center Inc 05/21/2026 2,410.75
April & May 2026 Copies of City Documents & Building Plans 80715 Ojai Valley News 05/21/2026 275.50
May 2026 Legal Ad
80716 Raimi & Associates Inc 05/21/2026 6,043.53
February & March 2026 General Plan Update
80717 Marcee Rice 05/21/2026 1,712.47
Reimbursement for Building Permit
80718 Riverbottom Ranch LLC 05/21/2026 550.00
Recreation Open House Event Mobile Petting Zoo
80719 Jan C. Scow 05/21/2026 157.50
May 2026 Tree Site Evaluation
80720 Myron "Doojie" Seliger 05/21/2026 1,000.00
March & April 2026 Libbey Bowl Operations Support
80721 Solid Waste Solutions Inc. 05/21/2026 1,038.50
May 2026 Hazardous Waste Program
80722 Southern CA Edison 05/21/2026 22,195.46
April 2026 Electricity
80723 Starlight Dance Academy 05/21/2026 1,428.00
Recreation Class - Ballet & Jazz
80724 State Water Resources Control Board 05/21/2026 1,723.00 2026 Annual Permit Fee
80725 Transtech Engineers, Inc 05/21/2026 82.50
Construction Management Services for Maricopa Hwy ATP Project 80726 Verizon Wireless 05/21/2026 72.70
April 2026 City Cell Phone
12 Check Register
Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Check Summary By Check Number
80727 Westridge Market Inc 05/21/2026 42.63
April 2026 Supplies for PW
ACH Mission Square 457 ACH 05/14/2026 10,637.71
May 2026 Payroll Expense
ACH Ready Refresh by Nestle 05/14/2026 82.56
May 2026 Drinking Water for City Departments
ACH IRS ACH 05/15/2026 43,213.31
May 2026 Payroll Expense
ACH EDD ACH 05/15/2026 6,949.44
May 2026 Payroll Expense
ACH CalPERS Retirement ACH 05/15/2026 26,288.87
May 2026 Payroll Expense
ACH Amazon.com/Sales, Inc 05/18/2026 8,297.55
May 2026 Miscellaneous Supplies
ACH InfoSight Inc 05/18/2026 8,075.25
Final Payment for IT Security Assessment
ACH Willdan Engineering 05/18/2026 1,950.00
March 2026 Plan Checking Services
ACH Christopher Reno 05/18/2026 2,850.00
May 2026 Trolley Repair
ACH Health and Human Resource Center Inc 05/18/2026 143.64 June 2026 Employee Assistance Program
ACH Altigen Communications, Inc. 05/18/2026 1,289.69
May 2026 Monthly Cloud Service
ACH Pitney Bowes-Reserve Account 05/18/2026 1,600.00
May 2026 Postage Machine Refill
ACH Willdan Engineering 05/21/2026 47,198.00
March 2026 Services
Code Enforcement 9,380.00
Building & Safety Official 15,165.00
Staff Augmentation 13,440.00
Project 1013.001 216 Park Avenue 454.00
Project 1018.001 923 E Ojai Ave 3,207.00
Project 1023.001 510 Ojai Ave 3,467.00
Project 1024.001 509 Grand Ave 1,971.00
Project 1025.001 402 Bryant St 57.00
Project 1026.001 209 & 215 S Montgomery St 57.00
13 Check Register
Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Check Summary By Check Number
ACH Amazon.com/Sales, Inc 05/21/2026 1,688.19
May 2026 Miscellaneous Supplies
ACH U.S Bank National Association 05/22/2026 8,672.86
April 2026 City Credit Card Miscellaneous
ACH Mission Square RHS ACH 05/22/2026 22,877.50
May 2026 Retiree Health Savings
484,875.31
ACH Payroll
Pay Period 4/27/2026 - 5/10/2026 05/14/2026 116,377.27
Wire & Paper Check Total 116,377.27
Grand Total 601,252.58 $
14 Category Amount
Advertisement 494.00
Ojai Valley News 494.00
Lease and Rentals 5,037.65
Airgas West 55.08
Canon Financial Services, Inc. 100.60
Fence Factory Rentals 951.08
Greg Rents 418.09
Jolly Jumps Rentals 2,151.75
United Site Services Inc 1,271.05
Witherspoon Industries Inc 90.00
Legal 125,000.00
Anthony Palacios 93,750.00
Gray & Associates, P.C 31,250.00
Payroll and Benefits 226,669.89
California State Disbursement Unit 82.15
CalPERS Retirement ACH 26,288.87
EDD ACH 6,949.44
Franchise Tax Board 100.00
Health and Human Resource Center Inc 143.64
IRS ACH 43,213.31
Mission Square 457 ACH 10,637.71
Mission Square RHS ACH 22,877.50
Pay Period 4/27/2026 - 5/10/2026 116,377.27
Professional/Contract Services 167,889.52
AllConnected, Inc. 12,788.50
ApplicantPro Holdings LLC 71.94
Association of Water Agencies of Ventura County 1,650.00 Blue Dolphin Locksmith LP 2,866.26
California Building Standards 654.30
Catalina Industries Inc 1,327.94
Christopher Reno 2,850.00
Division of the State Architect 303.84
E.J. Harrison & Sons 346.05
EideBailly LLP 3,420.00
Emmanuel A Mendez 1,250.00
Herk Edwards Inc 17,558.75
Historic Resources Group LLC 2,662.50
InfoSight Inc 8,075.25
Jan C. Scow 953.75
Jeff Sivas 3,700.00
Jordan Kear 9,397.50
Kelly Cleaning & Supplies, Inc. 3,404.33
Mark Cranes Tree Inc 4,500.00
Martin's Ojai Locksmith 150.00
Myron "Doojie" Seliger 1,000.00
Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce 4,505.00
Ojai Valley Museum 18,750.00
Raimi & Associates Inc 6,043.53
Riverbottom Ranch LLC 550.00
Secural Security Corporation 7,118.08
Solid Waste Solutions Inc. 1,038.50
City of Ojai
Disbursement by Category
15 State Water Resources Control Board 1,723.00
Transtech Engineers, Inc 82.50
Willdan Engineering 49,148.00
Recreation Classes 4,021.75
Dance Ojai 403.00
Darrell Gooden 520.00
Kathleen Abasi 208.00
Living Aikido 399.75
Max Dickenson 1,063.00
Starlight Dance Academy 1,428.00
Reimbursement and Refunds 3,396.47
Marcee Rice 1,712.47
Tim Krout 1,684.00
Subscription and Software 1,348.80
AllConnected, Inc. 316.80
CoStar Realty Information Inc 1,032.00
Supplies 34,861.31
Amazon.com/Sales, Inc 9,985.74
Aqua-Flo Supply 891.70
Delta Liquid Energy 1,205.23
EEG Enterprises 1,085.00
JMG Security Systems, Inc. 7,939.00
Meiners Oaks Hardware 185.81
Ojai Auto Supply 632.29
Ojai Business Center Inc 2,410.75
Pitney Bowes-Reserve Account 1,600.00
Prudential Overall Supply 127.74
Ready Refresh by Nestle 82.56
U.S Bank National Association 8,672.86
Westridge Market Inc 42.63
Utilities 32,533.19
Altigen Communications, Inc. 1,289.69
AT&T 286.50
Casitas Municipal Water District 6,774.27
Ojai Valley Sanitary District 1,635.62
So Cal Gas 278.95
Southern CA Edison 22,195.46
Verizon Wireless 72.70
Grand Total 601,252.58
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MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA AGENDA UPDATED - 5/22/26, 9:00 PM - TO INCLUDE

PRESENTATION SECTION ITEM
Mayor Gilman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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, 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, with Item 10 continued to a future meeting.

The motion carried unanimously.

PRESENTATION
Proclamation Designating May 2026 as Historic Preservation Month

COMMISSION REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Harvey provided an oral report.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
18 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 April 27, 2026 - May 10, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

2. Treasurer's Monthly Report of Cash and Investments for the City of Ojai as of April 30, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

3. Minutes - City Council
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.

4. Confirm Reappointments to Fill Term-Ending Vacancies on City Commissions RECOMMENDATION: Confirm nomination of commission reappointments: Gina McHatton, Historic Preservation Commission; Craig Walker, Historic Preservation
Commission; Carolyn Wagner, Arts Commission (terms ending May 2030).

5. Confirm Appointment to Fill Inaugural Vacancy on the Public Safety Commission
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm nomination of applicant Jim McEachen as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (four-year term ending May 2030).

6. Amendment No 2 to Pristine Auto Detailing for Fleet Detailing Services (Operational Need)
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Authorize City Manager to execute the second amendment to PW Agreement No. 2025-29B with Pristine Auto Detailing (Pristine Auto) to increase the not-to-exceed amount for FY 25-26 by $15,000; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for trolley detailing services for FY 26-27.

Mayor Gilman pulled Items 4 and 5 for discussion.

MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Council Member Rule, to approve Items 1, 2, 3, and 6.

The motion carried unanimously.
19 MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Rule, seconded by Council Member Lang, to approve Item 4.

The motion carried unanimously.

MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mang, to approve Item 5.

The motion carried unanimously.

DISCUSSION

7. Consideration of the City’s Ability to Shift to At Large Voting (Gilman/Rule) RECOMMENDATION:

1. Consider information regarding the ability to shift from electing City Council Members “by-district” to an “at-large” method of selection.

2. Provide direction (or not) to the City Attorney’s Office as to whether to return to City Council with an ordinance repealing or amending Ordinance No. 889 or an ordinance submitting a ballot question to the voters seeking voter approval to return to at-large elections.

3. Provide alternate direction to the City Attorney.

No action was taken.

8. Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report, and Declaring the Council’s Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-13 - Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the City of Ojai Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2), and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-14 - Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the City of Ojai Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2), and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15 - Declaring the Council’s Intent To Levy and Collect Assessments Within the City of Ojai Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2), and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and Setting a Time and Place for Public Hearing.
20 MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Council Member Lang, to approve Item 8, as recommended.

The motion carried unanimously.

9. Five-Year Proposed Capital Improvement Program (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION: Receive a presentation on the current and proposed Capital Improvement Program and provide feedback and direction to be incorporated in the FY26/27 approved budget.

Council provided feedback for staff.

10. City of Long Beach Modular Connect Shelter Units Request for Proposals (Mang/Whitman)
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss City of Long Beach Request for Proposals and provide direction to staff as to whether to submit a proposal to the City of Long Beach to acquire one or more Connect Shelter units and also provide direction as to the maximum proposal price for such proposal.

Item 10 continued to a future meeting.

11. Update on Aspire Broadband Agreement and Microtrenching Ordinance (City Council Direction)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update regarding the agreement proposed by Aspire Broadband for the installation of a fiber network within the city’s right-ofway.

Council provided feedback for staff.

COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Mang requested consideration of an Area Housing Authority appointment.

Council Members Whitman and Lang, and Mayor Gilman, requested a future agenda item regarding the “Local Heros Award” collaborate with students for water tanks projects.

The full Council requested a call up of the Planning Commission’s denial decision of the Ojai Mountain Farm Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Permit.

Council Members Rule, Lang, Whitman and Mayor Gilman, requested a future item regarding fire ember screens, and a project fully funded by the City. 21 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gilman adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
____________________________________
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved:
22 MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA Mayor Gilman called the meeting to order at 5:00 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, Chief Deputy City Clerk Montgomery, Human Resources Manager Holman.

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 Council Member Rule, to approve the agenda.

The motion carried unanimously.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Government Code Section 54957.6 City/Agency Designated Representatives: Ben Harvey, City Manager; Kathy Holman, Human Resources/Risk Manager
Unrepresented Employee(s): All Unrepresented Employees

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burgess reporting out of closed session, stating that Council provided direction to staff to bring back additional information at a future closed session. 23 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gilman adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
____________________________________
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved:
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Appointment of Area Housing Authority (AHA) Commissioner

RECOMMENDATION
Consider appointment of applicant on file to serve a term as the City of Ojai’s representative on the Ventura County Area Housing Authority Board (AHA).

DISCUSSION
The County’s AHA provides housing assistance and affordable housing programs across the region. Each participating jurisdiction appoints two commissioners to the Board of Commissioners, with each serving a four-year term. The second seat’s term under consideration will be designed to expire December 2029, having a term that is less than four years, to accommodate Ojai’s two representative seats being brought back to Council at the same time.

Though Ojai has two seats for representation, the City has had one long-standing vacancy that now has interest from applicant Tiernan Dolan. Dolan is a resident of Mira Monte and unincorporated Ventura County in Ojai’s area of influence.

Having both representative seats filled will help maintain Ojai’s effective representation on the AHA Board. Staff recommends that Council appoint Mr. Dolan to fill the City’s remaining vacancy on the AHA Board.

The vacancies have been thoroughly noticed during the reappointment of Mr. Mason and the second vacant seat remains noticed on the City website.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 1 - Affordable Housing

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
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Prepared by: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. AHA Commissioner Application – T. Dolan
B. AHA General Information
C. Overview Commissioner Requirements
26 Application
City of Ojai
City Clerk’s Office
401 South Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023
Telephone: 805-646-5581, Ext. 120
www.ojai.ca.gov

FACT SHEET FOR COMMISSION AND BOARD APPLICANTS
Name: Tiernan Dolan Date: April 6, 2026
Ojai, CA 93023.

Employer: Retired
Education:

JD, University of San Francisco School of Law;
LLM , The Judge Advocate General Center and School, Charlottesville Virginia,:

BA in English Literature, San Francisco State University __________________________________________________________________________ Number of years as a
resident of the Ojai Valley: 7
Are you a registered voter
of the City of Ojai? No
List Civic Activities, Clubs, Associations, Etc.:

California Bar Association;
Volunteer, Help of Ojai;
Volunteer, Ojai Film Festival
Additional information, qualifications and/or references:

I am a retired militrary judge and also served as the General Counsel to the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura. I have a keen interest in ensuring Ojai retains affordable housing.
__________________________________________________________________________ _
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___________________________________________________________________________ (You may attach additional pages if you wish)
27 Application
Advisory Boards and Commissions
Please check your preference(s)
City of Ojai Commissions/Committee: County of Ventura
Citizens Advisory Committees:
 Arts Commission  Area Agency on Aging
 Historic Preservation Commission  XX Area Housing Authority  Parks & Recreation Commission  Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory Commission
 Planning Commission  Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC)
 Fiscal Policy Budget Committee  Building Appeals Board PLEASE NOTE: The State of California Fair Political Practices Commission requires Conflict of Interest filings for City of Ojai commissioners and board members. See attached information. ______________________________________
Signature
Please return this completed application to: City Clerk City of Ojai
Street: 401 S. Ventura Street, Ojai, CA 93023
28 Generic Commission Position Description
This document is intended to guide municipalities through the recruitment process and should be changed to meet the agency’s specific needs, goals, process, and requirements for selecting a new commissioner or reappointing a current commissioner.

The Commissioner is appointed and may be sworn in by the City Council to serve a 4-year term on the Area Housing Authority (AHA) Board of Commissioners. The Board presently meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday, or as otherwise scheduled, at 3:00pm in Newbury Park.

The duties of the Commissioner are to:
 Attend and actively participate in monthly Board meetings  Maintain an open line of communication with the City regarding issues brought forth at AHA meetings
 Continue to acquire additional training/education on housing issues through AHA resources, HUD and, if approved, local and regional conferences
 Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions with city council, AHA staff, other commissioners, and the public
 Provide support and direction to the AHA executive director In order to effectively participate as a Commissioner, the ideal candidate must live within the City limits and have:
 The ability to clearly communicate thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing  Transportation to meetings
 The ability to understand financial, managerial, and planning/development reports  Time to attend monthly Board and Committee meetings
 Basic understanding of proper meeting etiquette as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order  Basic understanding of the Brown Act
 Basic understanding of public agency ethical practices  Access to e-mail and the internet is required
 The ability to fill out a Statement of Economic Interest- Form 700  Ability to complete all required training (Ethics, Workplace Harassment Prevention, etc.) This is a volunteer position which receives a monthly stipend of $50 and mileage reimbursement from the Area Housing Authority.
29 Revised: 8.25.2021 LFH

AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA

COMMISSIONERS REQUIREMENTS
Mission Statement: The Area Housing Authority (AHA) shall be a catalyst to provide opportunities and assistance to people in need of affordable housing through partnerships with the communities it serves. The Board of Commissioners meets in Newbury Park at 3:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month, and/or as scheduled.

Eligible Commission Candidates should meet the following requirements:
 Must apply to and be appointed by the presiding jurisdiction.  Must be free from any conflict of interest, including landlord participation of the agency’s programs
 Must complete the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Form 700 and submit it to the County of Ventura upon appointment and then annually thereafter  Must have a basic understanding, at a minimum, of Robert’s Rules of Order  Must have a basic understanding, at a minimum, of the Brown Act and adhere to its requirements
 Must be willing to adhere to the Board’s standard of conduct  Must have regular transportation to and from the regular Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings.
 Must have the ability and resources (Internet, computer/laptop/tablet, etc.) to receive documents electronically (email)
 Should have an awareness of and sensitivity to the appointing Jurisdiction’s community issues, needs, and concerns
 Should be in attendance at regularly scheduled Board meetings with no more than three cumulative absences from regular meetings of the Board in a calendar year.  Should have a desire to pursue the stated goals of the AHA’s mission statement.  Should have the ability to understand financial documents, including but not limited to budgets, audits, and financing
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Confirm Appointment to Fill Inaugural Vacancy on the Public Safety Commission

RECOMMENDATION
Confirm nomination of applicant Randy Coggan as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (four-year term ending May 2030).

DISCUSSION
City Council established the Public Safety Commission in March 2026 through Ordinance No. 972. This is now established as Ojai Municipal Code Title 3 Chapter 9. The Municipal Code outlines the process for filling the inaugural Commission vacancies.

For the inaugural Commission, a nominating committee comprised of the Mayor and a rotating City Councilmember, as determined by the City Clerk, shall nominate four Commissioners for confirmation by the City Council, with each Councilmember having an opportunity to serve on a nominating committee. The Mayor shall nominate one Commissioner independently for confirmation by the City Council.

Also, for the inaugural Commission, the first three members appointed shall serve an initial term of up to four years, and the remaining two members shall serve an initial term of up to two years. All inaugural Commissioners are eligible for reappointment. All subsequent Commission appointments shall be for a term of four years.

The City’s Local Appointments (“Maddy Act”) List, which is mandated and updated throughout the year on the City website, outlines the commission seats and Council Member involved in each appointment.

The City performed numerous acts of outreach to the Council and the public. Public outreach included updating the Maddy Act Local Appointments List, updating the City website for Commission Vacancies, posting public notice of the vacancies, advertising in the Ojai Valley News, and providing communications to the full Council, Commissioners, and staff.

This administrative report serves to provide one nomination to the Council for confirmation.

Mayor Gilman and Council Member Rule conducted the process for this seat on the commission. This process has been followed for each candidate under consideration. As 31

required by Ojai Municipal Code, the Mayor and Council Member together recommend:

1. Randy Coggan (Appointment to fill four-year term. Term ending May 2030) If the City Council rejects this nominee, the nominating committee will reconvene to select another candidate. This process continues until a nominee is confirmed.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 9 - Communication and Relationships

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.

Prepared by: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Commissioner Application Form – R. Coggan
32 33
34 35

Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
Kathy Holman, Human Resources/Risk Manager
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Report and Public Hearing on City of Ojai Job Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with
Government Code §3502.3 (Legal Requirement)

RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report and conduct a public hearing regarding the City of Ojai job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with Government Code §3502.3.

DISCUSSION
Executive Summary
The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) grants local public employees the right to organize and be represented in labor matters, requiring public agencies to meet and confer in good faith with recognized employee organizations on wages, hours, and other terms of employment. The City of Ojai currently has no recognized employee organizations.

Effective as of January 1, 2025 the MMBA was amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 to require all public agencies to publicly address the status of their vacancies. Because AB 2561 did not expressly exempt non-unionized agencies, this report is intended to serve as the City’s reporting of position vacancies as of May 1, 2026.

Background
AB 2561 was enacted to address persistent staffing shortages in local government and their impact on service delivery and employee workload. To comply with the legislation, the City of Ojai must:

1. Conduct an Annual Public Hearing: Present information on position vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at a public hearing held before adoption of the annual budget (Gov. Code §3502.3(a)(1-2)). The presentation must also identify any necessary changes to policies, procedures, or recruitment practices that may create obstacles in the hiring process (Gov. Code §3502.3(a)(3)).

2. Employee Organization Participation: Allow recognized employee organizations to present information at the public meeting (Gov. Code §3502.3(b)). The City currently has no employee organizations.
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3. Additional Reporting for High Vacancy Rates: Agencies with 20% or more vacancies within a bargaining unit must provide additional information upon request from the affected labor organization (Gov. Code §3502.3(c)). This requirement does not apply because the City has no bargaining units.

Vacancies and Recruitment Activity
Between May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, the City conducted recruitments for nine fulltime and six part-time, temporary or seasonal positions. As of May 1, 2026, the following positions were vacant:
 Accountant II, Finance
 Transit Operations Supervisor, Transit (Currently filled by Interim Appointment)  Lifeguard, Recreation
 Recreation Leader, Recreation
 Trolley Driver (Reserve), Transit
The City is actively recruiting for the positions of Transit Operations Supervisor, Lifeguard, Recreation Leader, and Reserve Trolley Driver. Three Recreation Leader candidates and three Reserve Trolley Driver candidates are currently in background review. The Accountant II position was filled on May 26, 2026.

Recruitment and Retention Efforts
To strengthen hiring and employee retention, staff has implemented the following improvements:
 Enhanced use of the applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment and expand outreach
 Developed a benefits summary to assist candidates and inform current employees  Implemented an online benefits portal to support onboarding and annual open enrollment
 Continued recognition of employee contributions through appreciation events and awards.

Staff has not identified any necessary changes to policies that may present obstacles in the hiring process.

COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
N/A (See Explanation Below)
This report is a legally mandated requirement.

OPTIONS

1. Receive and file the report and conduct the public hearing;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this presentation.

Prepared by: Kathy Holman, Human Resources/Risk Manager 37

Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
Brenda Cho, Finance Director
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026
SUBJECT: City of Ojai’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Operational Need)

RECOMMENDATION
Review the City of Ojai’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and provide feedback.

This item will be coming back to City Council at the June 23rd meeting for adoption.

DISCUSSION
The proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 (FY 2026-27) has been reviewed by the Finance and Budget Committee on May 19th and June 2nd. This budget document reflects feedback and comments from the committee.

This budget outlines the financial plan and priorities of the City and serves as a guide for departments and the community. Our mission focuses on transparency, fiscal responsibility and community engagement. This spending plan emphasizes long-term stability while providing core city services and needs of the community.

The City continues to invest in projects and programs that align to the established goals City Council has adopted:
- Affordable Housing
- Wildfire Safety & Risk Mitigation
- Arts, Culture, & Recreation Funding
- Infrastructure, Maintenance & Improvement
- Public Safety
- Diversifying Economy & Tourism Management
- Climate Resiliency
- Financial Stability
- Communications & Relationships
The budget may be updated throughout the fiscal year to allow for the pursuit and achievement of the goals. Revenues are projected to be $18.7 million in the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2026-27. As Ojai is a unique city and heavily reliant on tourism, the 38

City has projected revenues for its top three sources in consultation with HdL who specialize in revenue analysis and economic insights. The City has also taken a proactive approach to economic development and diversifying its economic base by engaging HdL ECONSolutions to develop a comprehensive Economic Development Action Plan. This plan will ultimately provide a clear strategy to strengthen the City’s economic foundation, support local entrepreneurs, and guide thoughtful development that aligns with Ojai’s values.

Proposed operating expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund are recommended at $18.5 million, resulting in an operational surplus of $119K. The budget includes a 3.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all positions with the exception of the City Manager. The COLA has an impact of approximately $172K. Additional staffing changes are included in the budget to address operational needs and to create growth opportunity and succession planning within the city departments. Nine positions have been elevated, of which eight are budgeted halfway into the fiscal year. Furthermore, five positions have been elevated to full-time status.

Amount % of Budget
Sales Tax 2,695,000 14%
Transient Occupancy Tax 8,107,000 43%
Property Tax 4,387,418 24%
Other GF Revenues 3,479,072 19%
Total GF Revenues 18,668,490 100%

TOP THREE GENERAL FUND REVENUE SOURCES
Sales Tax
Transient Occupancy Tax
Property Tax
Other GF Revenues
Bradley-Burns Sales Tax 2,525,000 Secured Property Tax 2,541,073 Public Safety Augmentation 170,000 Unsecured Property Tax 82,309 Supplemental Taxes 35,000
Admin Cost/Ventura County (30,839)
General Fund 8,107,000 RPTTF Residual Distribution 310,605 Measure C 4,053,000 Motor Vehicle in Lieu 1,449,270
TOTAL TOT 12,160,000
Breakdown of Sales Tax - $2,695,000 Breakdown of Property Tax - $4,387,418 Transient Occupancy Tax 39

The General Fund budget is structurally balanced for operations and only uses reserves for non-recurring, one-time expenditures. Per the City’s balanced budget policy, it is allowable for total expenditures to exceed revenues in a given year; however, in this situation, beginning fund balance can only be used to fund capital improvement plan projects, or other “one-time,” non-recurring expenditures. Additionally, according to the minimum fund balance policy, the minimum balance is to be 100% of the prior year’s general fund operating expenditures as the minimum reserve.

Though the budget is structurally balanced with a surplus of approximately $119K, the year is estimated to experience a one-year decline in the fund balance of $94K, due to one-time costs of a grant match to OUSD ($125K) and a historic inventory survey (88K).

The projected ending fund balance for FY 26-27 is $21.6 million, of which $4.3 million is unallocated beyond the 100% reserve amount.

Promotions Part-Time > Full-Time
City Manager's Office (3) City Manager's Office (2)
Deputy City Manager Homeless Services Coordinator
Admin Analyst II Admin Analyst I
Human Resources Director Transportation (2)
Finance (1) Transit Operations Supervisor
Assistant Finance Director Trolley Driver
Community Development (2) Recreation (1)
Assistant Community Development Director P/W Maint Worker I Associate Planner
Public Works (3)
Senior Administrative Analyst
Public Works Superintendent
P/W Maint Worker II
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
General Fund Expenditures by Department
Fiscal Year
Beginning
Balance Revenues
Operating
Expenditures Net Operating
NonRecurring Change in
FB
Ending
balance
100%
Reserve Unallocated
FY 25/26; budgeted 22,543,751 17,331,230 18,507,901 (1,176,671) 1,136,500 (2,313,171) 20,230,580 16,098,801 4,131,779 FY 25/26; projected 22,543,751 17,331,230 17,279,070 52,160 923,500 (871,340) 21,672,411 16,098,801 5,573,610 FY 26/27; proposed 21,672,411 18,668,490 18,549,733 118,757 213,000 (94,243) 21,578,168 17,279,070 4,299,099 40

The proposed FY 2026-27 Budget document is included as Attachment A. The 5-year proposed capital improvement plan, which was presented at the May 26th City Council meeting, is included as Attachment B. This CIP plan sets forth projects that are prioritized with consideration given to health and safety, City Council goals and priorities, asset preservation, regulatory requirements, and new or expanded services while considering available funding and workload capacity.

While the FY 2026-27 Budget will be adopted in June, adjustments will be brought forward to the City Council throughout the year to address forecast changes and unanticipated events. Staff will continue to monitor economic conditions and impacts to the City’s revenues and expenditures.

CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 8 - Financial Stability

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
When the budget is adopted, City Council authorizes the City Manager to implement and manage expenditures as outlined in the appropriations contained within the FY 2026-27 Budget.

Prepared by: Brenda Cho, Finance Director

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. FY 2026-27 Budget Document
B. CIP Summary
41 Revenues $ 29,275,278 Amount % of Budget
Expenditures $ 35,551,990 Sales Tax 2,695,000 14%
Transient Occupancy Tax 8,107,000 43%
Property Tax 4,387,418 24%
Other GF Revenues 3,479,072 19%
Revenues 18,668,490 Total GF Revenues 18,668,490 100%
Expenditures 18,549,733
Operational Surplus 118,757
One-Time/Non-Recurring Expenditures:

Historic Resource Inventory 88,000
OUSD CTEFP Grant Match 125,000
Total One-Time Costs 213,000
Decrease in Fund Balance (94,243)
Est Fund Beginning Balance 6,051,302 Citywide Facility Energy EP 1,000,000 Revenues 4,170,000 Road Overlays 6,273,123
Expenditures 10,007,163 Large Drain Safety Improvements 700,000 Est Fund Ending Balance 214,139 Concrete & Sidewalk Repairs 350,000 Libbey Park Restrooms 250,000
Code Enforcement 250,000
Cluff Vista Improvements 100,000
Speed Humps 100,000
Top three revenue sources projected in consultation with HdL Staffing Changes to address operational needs and to create growth opportunity and succession plannning Elevate 5 positions to full-time
9 Promotions (8 budgeted halfway into the FY)

3.5% COLA
New acquatics program
Technology enhancements and security
23% of General Fund Budget Dedicated to Public Safety
Measure C Projects Highlights
The City Council and City staff shall maintain a minimum fund balance of one hundred percent (100%) of the prior year's General Fund Operating Expenditures as the City's minimum General Fund Reserve.

FY 26/27 Budget Includes:

GENERAL FUND RESERVE

MEASURE C BUDGET
FY 2026/27 PROPOSED BUDGET

AT-A-GLANCE

TOTAL CITYWIDE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND BUDGET

TOP THREE GENERAL FUND REVENUE SOURCES
Sales Tax
Transient Occupancy Tax
Property Tax
Other GF Revenues
Budgeted FY
25/26
Projected FY
25/26
Projected FY
26/27
Ending Fund Balance 20,230,580 21,672,411 21,578,168 Operating Expenditures 18,507,901 17,279,070 18,549,733 Percentage 109% 125% 116%
42 Bradley-Burns Sales Tax 2,525,000 Secured Property Tax 2,541,073 Public Safety Augmentation 170,000 Unsecured Property Tax 82,309 Supplemental Taxes 35,000
Transient Occupancy Tax Admin Cost/Ventura County (30,839) General Fund 8,107,000 RPTTF Residual Distribution 310,605 Measure C 4,053,000 Motor Vehicle in Lieu 1,449,270
Total TOT 12,160,000
Revenues FY 24/25 Budget
% of Budget
Recd through
April FY 25/26 Budget
% of Budget
Recd through
April
FY 26/27
Proposed
Sales Tax 2,483,710 62% 2,446,319 70% 2,695,000
TOT 6,635,040 65% 7,433,333 70% 8,107,000
Property Tax 4,194,990 76% 4,029,492 84% 4,387,418
Total 13,313,740 68% 13,909,144 74% 15,189,418
FY 2026/27 Budget Summary
General Fund Revenues
Breakdown of Sales Tax - $2,695,000 Breakdown of Property Tax - $4,387,418 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Sales Tax TOT Property Tax
Revenue YTD Trend
FY 24/25 Recd through April FY 25/26 Recd through April Revenues FY 26/27 Proposed % of GF Revenues
Sales Tax 14% 2,695,000
TOT 43% 8,107,000
Property Tax 24% 4,387,418
Other GF Revenues 19% 3,479,072
TOTAL GF Revenues 100% 18,668,490
43 Department
FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
Proposed
City Council 197,080 249,007 221,461 252,610
City Manager 1,156,069 1,409,557 1,325,267 1,626,297
City Treasurer 24,479 9,884 6,735 7,290
Finance* 1,007,824 1,426,617 1,096,028 1,440,820
City Attorney 1,360,975 1,230,778 1,230,778 900,000
City Clerk/Records 246,017 321,033 311,263 340,402
Non-Departmental* 2,737,138 2,683,359 2,611,212 2,785,413 Arts Commission 31,357 117,450 107,232 117,450
Police 3,566,873 4,175,390 4,126,598 4,261,621
Planning 1,022,963 1,355,694 1,007,278 1,297,963
Building 692,301 607,600 774,080 497,490
Planning Commission - 6,000 - 6,000
Historic Preservation Comm* 15,990 1,050 8,214 2,550
Parks and Rec Comm 2,254 - - -
Recreation 365,028 722,573 700,410 758,058
Recreation Programs 747,094 610,627 616,654 752,840
Public Works 1,107,175 1,673,428 1,262,926 1,369,200
Parks & Landscaping 494,788 479,221 650,354 602,657
Public Works Gen Maint 387,064 218,806 334,193 387,048
Public Works Street Maint 303,938 428,626 248,336 306,166 Public Works Special Events 7,518 14,637 4,398 19,690
Public Works - NPDES 77,737 97,941 30,129 84,688
Public Works - AB939 41,803 61,000 70,990 60,000
Public Works - CalTrans SR33 53,324 30,421 38,606 30,028 Public Works - CalTrans SR150 41,280 52,000 30,792 69,955 Information Technology 410,733 525,202 465,136 573,497
Totals 16,098,801 18,507,901 17,279,070 18,549,733
Non-Recurring Expenditures
Purchase of 503 S Ventura St 850,000 850,000 -
Kroll Targeted Review 73,500 73,500 -
Historic Inventory Survey 88,000 - 88,000
OUSD Grant Match 125,000 - 125,000
19,644,401 18,202,570 18,762,733
General Fund Expenditures by Department
FY 2026/27 Budget Summary
44 Department
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 25/26
Estimate
FY 26/27
Proposed
% Change
from Budget
% Change
from Est
City Council 249,007 221,461 252,610 1.4% 14.1%
City Manager 1,409,557 1,325,267 1,626,297 15.4% 22.7%
City Treasurer 9,884 6,735 7,290 -26.2% 8.2%
Finance* 1,426,617 1,096,028 1,440,820 1.0% 31.5%
City Attorney 1,230,778 1,230,778 900,000 -26.9% -26.9% City Clerk/Records 321,033 311,263 340,402 6.0% 9.4%
Non-Departmental* 2,683,359 2,611,212 2,785,413 3.8% 6.7% Arts Commission 117,450 107,232 117,450 0.0% 9.5%
Police 4,175,390 4,126,598 4,261,621 2.1% 3.3%
Planning 1,355,694 1,007,278 1,297,963 -4.3% 28.9%
Building 607,600 774,080 497,490 -18.1% -35.7%
Planning Commission 6,000 - 6,000 0.0% 100.0%
Historic Preservation Comm* 1,050 8,214 2,550 142.9% -69.0% Recreation 722,573 700,410 758,058 4.9% 8.2%
Recreation Programs 610,627 616,654 752,840 23.3% 22.1% Public Works 1,673,428 1,262,926 1,369,200 -18.2% 8.4%
Parks & Landscaping 479,221 650,354 602,657 25.8% -7.3% Public Works Gen Maint 218,806 334,193 387,048 76.9% 15.8% Public Works Street Maint 428,626 248,336 306,166 -28.6% 23.3% Public Works Special Events 14,637 4,398 19,690 34.5% 347.7% Public Works - NPDES 97,941 30,129 84,688 -13.5% 181.1% Public Works - AB939 61,000 70,990 60,000 -1.6% -15.5%
Public Works - CalTrans SR33 30,421 38,606 30,028 -1.3% -22.2% Public Works - CalTrans SR150 52,000 30,792 69,955 34.5% 127.2% Information Technology 525,202 465,136 573,497 9.2% 23.3% Totals 18,507,901 17,279,070 18,549,733 0.2% 7.4%
Non-Recurring Expenditures
Purchase of 503 S Ventura St 850,000 850,000 -
Kroll Targeted Review 73,500 73,500 -
Historic Inventory Survey 88,000 - 88,000
OUSD Grant Match 125,000 - 125,000
19,644,401 18,202,570 18,762,733
*Excludes non-recurring expenditures
FY 2026/27 Budget Summary
General Fund Expenditures by Department
45 Minimum Fund Balance
Fiscal Year
Beginning
Balance Revenues
Operating
Expenditures
Net
Operating Non-Recurring Change in FB
Ending
balance
100%
Reserve Unallocated
FY 25/26; budgeted 22,543,751 17,331,230 18,507,901 (1,176,671) 1,136,500 (2,313,171) 20,230,580 16,098,801 4,131,779 FY 25/26; projected 22,543,751 17,331,230 17,279,070 52,160 923,500 (871,340) 21,672,411 16,098,801 5,573,610 FY 26/27; proposed 21,672,411 18,668,490 18,549,733 118,757 213,000 (94,243) 21,578,168 17,279,070 4,299,099 Budgeted FY
25/26
Projected FY
25/26
Projected FY
26/27
Ending Fund Balance 20,230,580 21,672,411 21,578,168
Operating Expenditures 18,507,901 17,279,070 18,549,733 Percentage 109% 125% 116%
Fund Balance Summary
The City Council and City staff shall maintain a minimum fund balance of one hundred percent (100%) of the prior year's General Fund Operating Expenditures as the City's minimum General Fund Reserve. The City Council recognizes that the minimum General Fund reserves are needed for cash flow requirements; and contingencies such as exposure to natural disasters, exposure to economic impacts, and vulnerability to actions of the State. 46 Budgeted Budgeted
Beginning Change Reclassify Ending
Balance Transfers Transfers in Fund Nonspendable Balance 07/01/25 Revenues In (Out) Expenditures Balances Fund Balance 06/30/26 Governmental Funds
10 General 22,543,751 $ 17,331,230 - (45,257) (18,157,313) (871,340) (440,000) 21,232,411 11 Libbey Bowl Maintenance 46,864 8,840 - - (21,000) (12,160) - 34,704 12 Measure C - 5% TOT 5,156,368 3,719,167 - (2,625,675) (198,558) 894,934 - 6,051,302 13 Public Arts Fund * 181,194 15,000 - (81,500) (66,500) - 114,694 14 Encampment Resolution Funding Grant * 346,000 810,770 - - (660,770) 150,000 - 496,000 22 Gas Tax * 203,055 431,630 - (500,000) - (68,370) - 134,685 24 Transit Replacement 59,966 500 - - - 500 - 60,466
25 Drainage * 60,346 200 - - - 200 - 60,546
26 Local Transport (Article 3) * (376,748) 651,810 - - - 651,810 - 275,062 31 CIP Fund 1,033,689 4,522,250 2,975,675 - (7,647,925) (150,000) - 883,689 32 Park Acquisition 5,539 - - - - - - 5,539
33 Vehicle, IT, Equip Rep 99,199 - 400,000 - (866,000) (466,000) - (366,801) 42 CDBG * 246 - - - - - - 246
50 Street Lighting * 124,897 93,844 - - (97,000) (3,156) - 121,741 51 Library * 86,944 150,500 - - (112,000) 38,500 - 125,444 52 Plaza Maintenance * 282,976 158,560 (250,000) (108,152) (199,592) - 83,384 192 Housing Suc Agency 683,512 51,257 45,257 (152,250) (55,736) - 627,776 Total Governmental 30,537,798 27,945,558 3,420,932 (3,420,932) (28,102,468) (156,910) (440,000) 29,940,888 Enterprise Funds
23 Local Transportation (Unrestricted) (15,706) 490,000 - - (780,172) (290,172) - (305,878) 70 Cemetery Trust (65,263) 12,800 - - (45,729) (32,929) - (98,192) Total Enterprise Funds (80,969) 502,800 - - (825,901) (323,101) - (404,070) Citywide total 30,456,829 $ 28,448,358 $ 3,420,932 $ (3,420,932) $ (28,928,369) $ (480,011) $ (440,000) $ 29,536,818 $ *Estimated Fund balance includes Restricted, Committed, and Unrestricted funds as well as grants not yet received.

Beginning and Ending Fund Balances
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Projected
47 Budgeted Budgeted
Beginning Change Reclassify Ending
Balance Transfers Transfers in Fund Nonspendable Balance 07/01/26 Revenues In (Out) Expenditures Balances Fund Balance 06/30/27 Governmental Funds
10 General 21,232,411 18,668,490 - (25,000) (18,737,733) (94,243) (20,000) 21,118,168 11 Libbey Bowl Maintenance 34,704 5,000 - - (20,000) (15,000) - 19,704 12 Measure C - 5% TOT 6,051,302 4,170,000 (9,551,123) (456,040) (5,837,163) - 214,139 13 Public Arts Fund * 114,694 5,000 - - (46,500) (51,500) - 68,194 14 Encampment Resolution Funding Grant * 496,000 3,572,360 - (244,720) (3,327,640) - - 496,000 21 Road Maintenance Rehab - 215,714 - (170,000) - 45,714 - 45,714 22 Gas Tax * 134,685 237,537 - (230,000) - 7,537 - 142,222 24 Transit Replacement 60,466 1,800 - - - 1,800 - 62,266 25 Drainage * 60,546 1,900 - - - 1,900 -
26 Local Transport (Article 3) * 275,062 3,100 (75,000) - - (71,900) - 203,162 31 CIP Fund 883,689 1,350,000 12,825,763 (14,175,763) - - 883,689 32 Park Acquisition 5,539 - - - - - - 5,539
33 Vehicle, IT, Equip Rep (366,801) 39,000 558,000 (593,000) 4,000 - (362,801) 42 CDBG * 246 - - - - - - 246
50 Street Lighting * 121,741 93,836 - - (19,164) (113,000) - 102,577 51 Library * 125,444 109,000 - - - (109,000) - 125,444
52 Plaza Maintenance * 83,384 122,241 25,000 (30,000) (92,085) 25,156 - 108,540 192 Housing Suc Agency 627,776 10,000 - - 3,500 (6,500) - 631,276 Total Governmental 29,940,888 28,604,978 13,408,763 (13,408,763) (34,599,341) (5,994,363) (20,000) 23,864,079 -
Enterprise Funds -
23 Local Transportation (Unrestricted) (305,878) 660,000 - - (871,250) (211,250) - (517,128) 70 Cemetery Trust (98,192) 10,300 - - (81,399) (71,099) - (169,291) Total Enterprise Funds (404,070) 670,300 - - (952,649) (282,349) - (686,419) $ 29,275,278 29,536,818 $ 13,408,763 $ (13,408,763) $ (35,551,990) $ (6,276,712) $ (20,000) $ 23,177,660 $ Citywide total
*Estimated Fund balance includes Restricted, Committed, and Unrestricted funds as well as grants not yet received.

Beginning and Ending Fund Balances
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budgeted
48 Elected Officials Headcount
City Council 5
City Treasurer 1
City Clerk 1
Total Elected Officials 7
Department Full-Time Part-Time
City Manager 6 1
City Clerk /Records Mgmt 1 1
Finance 5 1
Community Development * 5 0
Recreation 7 29
Public Works 14 0
Information Technology 2 0
Transportation 2 6
Total Headcount 42 38
Total Personnel Headcount 49 38
*Community Development includes Planning Division and Building & Safety Division

PERSONNEL HEADCOUNT
FY 2026/27
49 Department Full-Time Part-Time **Part-Time > Full-Time City Manager's Office (7) City Manager's Office (2)
City Manager 1 Homeless Services Coordinator
*Assistant to the City Manager 1 Admin Analyst I
Human Resources/Risk Manager 1 Transportation (2)
**Homeless Services Coordinator 1 Transit Operations Supervisor *Admin Analyst I 1 Trolley Driver
**CalPERS Retired Annuitant 1 1 Recreation (1)
Total CM Office 6 1 P/W Maint Worker I
Finance (6)
Finance Director 1
*Accounting Manager 1
Accountant 1 * Promotions
Accounting Specialist 1 City Manager's Office (3)
Sr Accting Specialist 1 Deputy City Manager
CalPERS Retired Annuitant 1 Admin Analyst II
Total Finance 5 1 Human Resources Director
City Clerk (2) Finance (1)
Chief Deputy City Clerk 1 Assistant Finance Director
CalPERS Retired Annuitant 1 Community Development (2)
Total City Clerk 1 1 Assistant Community Development Director Transportation (8) Associate Planner
**Transit Operations Supervisor 1 Public Works (3)
**Trolley Driver 1 6 Senior Administrative Analyst
Total Transportation 2 6 Public Works Superintendent
Community Development (5) P/W Maint Worker II
Community Development Director 1
*Principal Planner 1
*Planning Aide 1
Planning/Building Tech 1
Principal Bldg & PlanningTech 1
Total Community Development 5 -
Recreation Admin (7)
Recreation Manager 1
Rec Coordinator 3
Recreation Specialist II 1
Administrative Asst I 1
**P/W Maint Worker I 1
Total Rec Admin 7 -
Recreation Program (29)
Recreation Leader 16
Recreation Specialist I 6
Recreation Specialist II 1
Sports Official II 3
Lifeguards 3
Total Rec Program - 29
Public Works (14)
Director Of Public Works 1
Administrative Analyst I 1
*Administrative Analyst II 1
Administrative Assistant II 1
Public Works Supervisor 1
Project Manager 1
P/W Maint Worker I 5
P/W Maint Worker II 1
Senior Maint Wkr 2
Total Public Works 14 -
Information Technology (2)
IT Manager 1
IT Specialist 1
Total IT 2 -
Personnel Headcount Details
50 Account Code Description FY 24/25 FY 25/26 Budget FY 26/27 Proposed
%
Change
010-9301-1010-101 Secured Property Tax 2,231,945 2,377,883 2,541,073 7% 010-9301-1010-102 Unsecured Property Tax 78,253 75,412 79,309 5% 010-9301-1010-103 Supplemental Taxes 55,688 - 35,000 100% 010-9301-1010-104 RDA Pass Through Prop Tax 103,037 - - 100% 010-9301-1010-107 Admin Cost / Ventura County 28,964 - (30,839) -100% 010-9301-1010-108 RPTTF Residual Distribution 443,849 250,000 310,605 24% 010-9301-1010-112 Unsecured Property Tax-PY 2,755 3,000 3,000 0% Total Revenues - Property Tax 2,944,492 2,706,295 2,938,148 9% 010-9301-1011-100 Sales Tax 2,261,612 2,281,642 2,525,000 11% 010-9301-1011-104 Psaf/172 Money-1/2% Sales Tx 167,980 164,677 170,000 3% Total Revenues - Sales Tax 2,429,592 2,446,319 2,695,000 10% 010-9301-1025-000 Business Licenses 212,308 296,000 225,000 -24% 010-9301-1025-001 Bus Lic Application/renewal 22,639 25,000 20,000 -20% 010-9301-1025-002 Business Licenses Penalties 15,804 6,000 6,000 0% 010-9301-1025-005 Bus Lic / SB1186 $4 State Fee 7,250 7,740 6,000 -22% 010-9301-1025-020 Business License - Admin Fee - - (85,000) -100% Total Revenues - Business Licenses 258,000 334,740 172,000 -49% 010-9301-1026-105 So California Edison 123,886 123,700 135,000 9% 010-9301-1026-106 So California Gas Franchise 36,191 52,040 40,000 -23% 010-9301-1026-108 Charter Comm (frmrly Spectrum) 95,591 79,010 85,000 8% 010-9301-1026-110 E J Harrison 147,450 142,000 145,000 2% 010-9301-1026-128 Cable Companies 1% Peg Fees 21,954 11,460 20,000 75% 010-9301-1026-999 Contra Revenue Account (21,954) - - 0% Total Revenues - Franchise Fees 403,118 408,210 425,000 4% 010-9301-1027-000 Transient Occupancy Tax 6,973,251 7,433,333 8,107,000 9% 010-9301-1027-003 Admin Cost/TOT HdL (4,945) 5,550 (6,000) -208% 010-9301-1027-150 Transient Occupancy- Prior YR 2,397 - - 0% Total Revenues - TOT 6,970,702 7,438,883 8,101,000 9%
010-9301-1028-000 Cannabis Tax 201,830 190,500 175,000 -8% 010-9301-1028-010 Cannabis Tax - Admin Fee - - (2,000) -100% Total Revenues - Cannabis 201,830 190,500 173,000 -9%
010-9301-1030-000 Documentary Stamp Tax 102,208 130,000 115,000 -12% 010-9301-1033-999 Deferred Revenue CONTRA Acct 20,038 - - 0% 010-9302-1053-020 Inspection Fee - 300 - -100%
010-9302-1054-000 Tree Permits 9,450 10,000 6,000 -40%
010-9302-1055-000 Home Occupation Permits 112 1,700 500 -71% 010-9302-1055-001 Zoning Clearance App-Bus Lic 2,016 3,000 2,000 -33% 010-9302-1056-000 Building Allocations - 210 - -100%
010-9302-1057-000 Cannabis Annual Licensing Fees 14,899 15,000 19,212 28% 010-9302-1058-000 Household Haz.Residental 14,310 8,500 15,000 76% 010-9302-1060-000 Planning Fees 9,164 15,000 15,000 0%
010-9302-1060-001 Plan filing fee 813 5,000 2,000 -60%
010-9302-1061-000 Building & Safety Permits 225,716 300,000 225,000 -25% 010-9302-1061-020 BuildingPermits/GenMaintSurChg 52 500 -100% 010-9302-1062-000 Sign Permits - 2,000 - -100%
010-9302-1063-000 Encroach Permit/banner Fees 56,209 60,000 60,000 0% 010-9302-1063-001 Traffic Mitigation-Ojai Share* 2,965 3,500 3,500 0% 010-9302-1063-002 TrafficMitigation-VCnty Share - 100 -100% 010-9302-1063-004 Parking In-lieu Fees* 16,535 - - 0%
010-9302-1063-006 Technical Surcharge* 10,719 13,000 10,000 -23% 010-9302-1063-007 General Plan Maintenance Fees* 35,745 45,000 40,000 -11% 010-9302-1063-999 Developer Fees/Contra Account (46,464) - - 0% General Fund Revenues
51 Account Code Description FY 24/25 FY 25/26 Budget FY 26/27 Proposed
%
Change
General Fund Revenues
010-9302-1065-000 Plan Review Fees 83,148 110,000 80,000 -27% 010-9302-1081-000 Well Permits - 1,000 - -100%
010-9302-1083-000 Filming Permits 2,510 2,500 5,000 100% 010-9302-1900-000 Misc, Appeal & Permit Fees 6,302 200 500 150% 010-9302-1900-001 Appeal Fees 300 - - 0%
010-9303-1018-000 Vehicle Fines & Penalties 11,589 10,000 13,000 30% 010-9303-1019-010 Social Host Violation Fines 32,375 - - 0% 010-9303-1020-000 Parking Citations 1,724 3,500 3,500 0% 010-9303-1020-999 Parking Cit Due To Vta Co - 660 - -100% 010-9303-1021-000 Building Code Violations - 500 - -100% 010-9303-1021-050 Admin Remedy Fines & Penalty 15,802 10,000 5,000 -50% Total Revenues - Permits, Fines, Forfeitures, Penalties 628,247 751,170 620,212 -17% 010-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 591,219 500,000 900,000 80% 010-9304-1033-100 Gain/Loss FMV Adjustment 184,674 - - 0% 010-9304-1033-101 Rental Income 5,000 4,800 1,000 -79%
Total Revenues - Use of Money/Property 780,893 504,800 901,000 78% 010-9305-1015-000 Motor Vehicle In Lieu - COUNTY 1,238,568 1,303,717 1,434,270 10% 010-9305-1015-101 Prprty Tx - Vlf In Lieu -STATE 23,876 19,480 15,000 -23% 010-9305-1022-000 Homeowners Subvention(hoptr) 13,281 12,990 13,000 0% 010-9305-1043-020 SB90 St. Mandated Costs Reim - 9,050 10,000 10% 010-9305-1043-021 SB90 St. Mand Csts Reim-PY 9,666 3,650 - -100% 010-9305-1043-135 CA Disaster Mitigation Grant 222,909 - - 0% 010-9305-1043-140 VCTC SB125 Grant 269,868 - - 0%
010-9305-1050-000 AB 939 Fees/SRRE 147,450 106,000 140,000 32% 010-9305-1050-999 Deferred Revenue CONTRA Acct (6,037) 181,028 - -100% 010-9305-1096-005 Special Event Police Services 22,027 14,200 73,860 420% 010-9305-1097-000 SLESF "COPS" Funding 194,663 173,000 195,000 13% 010-9305-1106-000 NPDES Revenue 19,846 15,000 20,000 33% 010-9306-1037-000 State Highway Maintenance 16,170 201,708 100,000 -50% 010-9306-1042-000 Sale Of Maps & Copies 616 1,500 500 -67% 010-9306-1067-119 Use Fees-libbey Park 24,700 64,240 55,000 -14% 010-9306-1067-120 Use Fee-Other 50 - 500 100%
010-9307-1033-999 Deferred Revenue CONTRA Acct (82,794) - - 0% 010-9307-1044-000 Misc Refunds & Receipts 6,895 2,500 2,500 0% 010-9307-1044-001 Misc Reimbursements 55 - - 0%
010-9307-1044-010 Misc Donations 15 1,500 - -100%
010-9307-1044-030 Cash Over/short 124 - - 0%
010-9307-1044-050 PD Fees Fingrprnt-T/C Rpts 6,500 4,500 5,000 11% 010-9307-1044-131 Libbey Pk Tennis Ct Lights 858 1,000 1,000 0% 010-9307-1044-135 Electric Vehicle ChargeStation 10,223 9,000 12,000 33% 010-9307-1045-012 Transfer-in/Measure C Fd (12) - 40,000 - -100% 010-9309-1044-205 Misc Donations/Best Tennis Grt 68 - - 0% Total Revenues - Other 2,140,074 2,164,063 2,077,630 -4% 010-9309-1660-000 Recreation Program Revenue 13,285 10,000 10,000 0% 010-9309-1660-005 Adult Sports League 10,239 6,000 20,000 233% 010-9309-1660-007 Brochure 2,684 3,000 3,000 0%
010-9309-1660-008 Movie Night Revenue 7,112 8,000 8,000 0% 010-9309-1660-009 Aquatics - - 5,000 100%
010-9309-1660-010 Instructional Soccer 11,949 10,500 10,500 0% 010-9309-1660-012 Youth Flag Football - 300 - -100%
010-9309-1660-014 Youth Basketball 25,791 27,000 27,000 0% 010-9309-1660-016 Adult Basketball - 1,000 - -100%
52 Account Code Description FY 24/25 FY 25/26 Budget FY 26/27 Proposed
%
Change
General Fund Revenues
010-9309-1660-020 Gymnastics 108,045 80,000 120,000 50% 010-9309-1660-021 Seniors - 7,000 100%
010-9309-1660-025 CPR/First Aid Progam - 3,000 - -100%
010-9309-1660-036 Drop-in Sports 4,895 4,000 4,000 0%
010-9309-1661-000 Recreation Classes Revenue 20,437 15,000 45,000 200% 010-9309-1661-001 Tennis Program 35,071 28,000 45,000 61% 010-9309-1661-016 Driving Education 354 500 500 0%
010-9309-1661-017 Guitar 444 700 - -100%
010-9309-1661-018 Keyboarding (37) - - 0%
010-9309-1661-020 Martial Arts 21,402 20,000 30,000 50% 010-9309-1661-021 Painting 2,479 2,500 - -100%
010-9309-1661-022 Pottery Class 5,167 2,000 5,000 150%
010-9309-1661-027 Tai Chi Ch'uan 2,035 2,000 - -100%
010-9309-1661-028 Theater Workshop 2,168 2,000 - -100%
010-9309-1661-029 Weight Room 22,920 15,000 18,000 20%
010-9309-1661-030 Western Horsemanship 2,602 4,000 5,000 25% 010-9309-1661-031 Zumba Fitness - 200 1,500 650%
010-9309-1661-032 Performing Arts 8,839 7,000 35,000 400% 010-9309-1661-038 Wilderness 1,710 1,000 1,500 50%
010-9309-1661-042 Yoga Revenue 346 100 2,000 1900%
010-9309-1661-044 Dog Training 9,251 7,700 9,500 23%
010-9309-1663-081 Ojai Day 16,240 17,000 18,000 6%
010-9309-1664-000 Facility Use 45,416 49,250 55,000 12% 010-9309-1665-100 Contracted Specialty Camps 64,782 28,000 25,000 -11% 010-9309-1665-110 Employee Specialty Camps - 1,500 5,000 233% 010-9309-1665-120 Day Camp & Excursions 67,119 30,000 50,000 67% Total Revenues - Recreation 512,745 386,250 565,500 46% Total General Fund Revenues 17,269,692 17,331,230 18,668,490 8% 53 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1101-0013-000 Salaries - Special 54,019 59,280 59,280 0% - 010-1101-0021-001 Pers/retirement 3,182 4,719 4,700 0% (19) 010-1101-0021-002 Social Security 3,043 4,535 3,700 -18% (835) 010-1101-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 1,200 - 2,400 100% 2,400 010-1101-0021-005 Workers Comp Insurance - 1,850 - -100% (1,850) 010-1101-0021-006 Health Insurance 90,387 139,868 134,330 -4% (5,538) 010-1101-0021-007 Life Insurance 429 557 600 8% 44
010-1101-0021-009 Dental Insurance 3,640 3,559 3,700 4% 141 010-1101-0021-011 Vision Insurance 622 599 600 0% 1
010-1101-0021-012 Medicare 712 1,190 900 -24% (290)
Salaries & Benefits 157,233 216,157 210,210 -3% (5,947) 010-1101-0141-000 Training & Education 12,101 9,950 10,000 1% 50 010-1101-0141-321 Professional Membership & Dues 300 9,500 10,000 5% 500 010-1101-0141-370 City Council Meeting Expenses 419 3,000 7,000 133% 4,000 010-1101-0145-000 Office Supplies 1,094 1,500 1,500 0% - 010-1101-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 199 - - 0% - 010-1101-0145-308 Ups/fedex/ Postage 124 - 100 100% 100 010-1101-0146-311 Council Meeting Supplies 11,879 6,500 12,000 85% 5,500 010-1101-0147-100 Contract Serv / Interpreter - 2,400 - -100% (2,400) 010-1101-0147-314 Contract Serv / Office Machine 3,340 - 1,300 100% 1,300 010-1101-0147-317 Contract Serv / Alarms 879 - 500 100% 500 010-1101-0194-000 Telephone 114 - - 0% -
010-1101-0206-000 EDC-VC & LAFCO 9,399 - - 0% -
Other Expenditures 39,846 32,850 42,400 29% 9,550
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Total City Council 197,079 249,007 252,610 1.4% 3,604
City Council
54 City Manager
Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1102-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 614,274 680,182 842,000 24% 161,818 010-1102-0011-001 Salaries - Reg/Comp Absence - 1,246 - -100% (1,246) 010-1102-0012-000 Salaries - Part-time 58,177 38,022 21,400 -44% (16,622) 010-1102-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 895 - 2,200 100% 2,200 010-1102-0021-001 Pers/retirement 48,749 59,983 68,300 14% 8,317 010-1102-0021-002 Social Security 36,219 52,034 53,700 3% 1,666 010-1102-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 12,224 17,730 25,400 43% 7,670 010-1102-0021-004 Unemployment 784 1,375 1,700 24% 325
010-1102-0021-006 Health Insurance 70,466 96,038 181,497 89% 85,459 010-1102-0021-007 Life Insurance 667 780 1,000 28% 220
010-1102-0021-008 Disability Insurance 3,680 3,021 6,200 105% 3,179 010-1102-0021-009 Dental Insurance 2,120 2,633 4,200 60% 1,567 010-1102-0021-011 Vision Insurance 385 443 700 58% 257
010-1102-0021-012 Medicare 9,923 880 12,600 1332% 11,720 Salaries & Benefits 858,564 954,367 1,220,897 28% 266,530 010-1102-0021-013 Temporary Housing Allowance 5,000 - - 0% - 010-1102-0021-014 Car Allowance - - 6,000 100% 6,000
010-1102-0125-000 Prsnnl-pers Health/adm Fees 24,330 42,200 7,100 -83% (35,100) 010-1102-0125-010 Prsnnl-pre-emplymt Phys Exam 2,037 - 1,500 100% 1,500 010-1102-0125-020 Prsnnl-compliance Posters 164 - 300 100% 300 010-1102-0127-000 Community & Service Awards 848 - - 0% - 010-1102-0127-010 Comm/Emp Recognition & Award 9,667 13,500 18,000 33% 4,500 010-1102-0131-000 Advertising 5,551 - - 0% -
010-1102-0138-000 Fingerprinting Costs 1,022 - 500 100% 500 010-1102-0138-358 Recruitment 58 35,000 10,000 -71% (25,000) 010-1102-0141-000 Training & Education 16,137 18,100 18,500 2% 400 010-1102-0141-321 Professional / Membership Dues 5,120 4,150 4,200 1% 50 010-1102-0141-322 Publications 1,704 1,200 1,200 0% -
010-1102-0141-370 City Manager Meeting Expenses 4,303 6,000 6,000 0% - 010-1102-0144-000 Computer Supplies / R & M 4,746 1,800 1,800 0% - 010-1102-0145-000 Office Supplies 6,858 6,500 6,500 0% - 010-1102-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 880 - - 0% - 010-1102-0145-308 Ups/fedex/postage 406 500 500 0% -
010-1102-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 2,177 1,500 2,000 33% 500 010-1102-0147-000 Contract Services/General 57,433 207,000 160,000 -23% (47,000) 010-1102-0147-001 Communications Consulting Serv 33,394 103,740 145,600 40% 41,860 010-1102-0147-018 FinanceProcessReview-Consultan 94,876 - - 0% - 010-1102-0147-314 Contract Serv / Office Machine 2,914 2,600 2,600 0% - 010-1102-0147-317 Contract Serv / Alarms 527 - - 0% -
010-1102-0155-005 Auto Mileage Reimbursements 11,182 2,800 2,500 -11% (300) 010-1102-0194-000 Telephone 2,849 - 2,000 100% 2,000
010-1102-0206-000 VCOG/EDC-VC/LOCC 3,322 8,600 8,600 0% - Other Expenditures 297,505 455,190 405,400 -11% (49,790) -
Total City Manager 1,156,069 1,409,557 1,626,297 15.4% 216,740 55 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$
Change
010-1103-0011-000 Salaries Regular 14,508 5,460 - -100% (5,460) 010-1103-0013-000 Salaries - Special 5,355 - 5,460 100% 5,460 010-1103-0021-002 Social Security 1,111 238 340 43% 102 010-1103-0021-004 Unemployment 10 10 - -100% (10)
010-1103-0021-005 Workers Comp Insurance - 360 - -100% (360) 010-1103-0021-007 Life Insurance 57 66 60 -9% (6)
010-1103-0021-009 Dental Insurance 749 712 730 3% 18
010-1103-0021-011 Vision Insurance 126 120 120 0% -
010-1103-0021-012 Medicare 289 418 80 -81% (338)
Salaries & Benefits 24,479 7,384 6,790 -8% (594)
-
010-1103-0141-321 Professional Dues - 2,500 500 -80% (2,000) Other Expenditures - 2,500 500 -80% (2,000)
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Total City Treasurer 24,479 9,884 7,290 -26.2% (2,594)
City Treasurer
56 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1104-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 470,092 557,291 655,400 18% 98,109 010-1104-0012-000 Salaries - Part-time 58,775 - 53,100 100% 53,100 010-1104-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 2,874 3,239 3,800 17% 561 010-1104-0021-001 Pers/retirement 42,141 54,328 50,900 -6% (3,428) 010-1104-0021-002 Social Security 31,416 42,861 44,200 3% 1,339 010-1104-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 10,346 16,808 19,800 18% 2,992 010-1104-0021-004 Unemployment 989 869 1,500 73% 631
010-1104-0021-005 Workers Comp Insurance - 11,967 - -100% (11,967) 010-1104-0021-006 Health Insurance 92,136 148,007 128,270 -13% (19,737) 010-1104-0021-007 Life Insurance 505 481 600 25% 119
010-1104-0021-008 Disability Insurance 2,465 3,235 4,800 48% 1,565 010-1104-0021-009 Dental Insurance 2,915 3,289 3,700 12% 411 010-1104-0021-011 Vision Insurance 505 553 600 8% 47
010-1104-0021-012 Medicare 7,681 1,099 10,400 846% 9,301 Salaries & Benefits 722,838 844,027 977,070 16% 133,043 010-1104-0131-000 Legal Advertising/Notices 831 1,000 1,000 0% - 010-1104-0133-060 Miscellanous Expenditures 6,840 3,000 7,500 150% 4,500 010-1104-0141-000 Training & Education 24,420 20,000 20,000 0% - 010-1104-0141-010 EmployRecognition/Appreciation 223 - - 0% - 010-1104-0141-321 Professional / Membership Dues 685 2,500 1,500 -40% (1,000) 010-1104-0141-322 Publications 184 300 300 0% -
010-1104-0144-000 Computer Supplies / R & M 1,483 1,500 1,500 0% - 010-1104-0145-000 Office Supplies 9,127 10,000 5,500 -45% (4,500) 010-1104-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 18,942 73,500 - -100% (73,500) 010-1104-0145-200 Software License and mant 2,535 15,000 7,500 -50% (7,500) 010-1104-0145-308 Ups/fedex/ Postage 2,442 3,750 2,000 -47% (1,750) 010-1104-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 1,264 1,050 1,500 43% 450 010-1104-0147-000 Contract Services - 92,000 40,000 -57% (52,000) 010-1104-0147-100 Cont Serv/ Cannabis Compliance - 10,000 - -100% (10,000) 010-1104-0147-300 Contract Serv / Acctg Services 111,928 247,000 175,000 -29% (72,000) 010-1104-0147-301 Contract Serv / Audit 59,338 70,000 70,000 0% - 010-1104-0147-302 Contract Serv / Parking Cites 2,756 3,000 3,000 0% - 010-1104-0147-303 Contract Serv/ SB90 Filing 750 800 1,000 25% 200 010-1104-0147-304 Contract Serv / PERS Actuarial - 6,450 6,450 0% - 010-1104-0147-305 Annual Lease Check Printer - 260 - -100% (260) 010-1104-0147-307 Contract Serv/PENSION -GASB 68 - 5,200 8,500 63% 3,300 010-1104-0147-308 Contract Serv-Fee Study - 50,000 60,000 20% 10,000 010-1104-0147-309 Contract Serv/Tax 10,279 7,500 36,000 100% 28,500 010-1104-0147-310 Contract Serv/ TOT 18,748 16,500 - -100% (16,500) 010-1104-0147-311 Contract Serv/OPEB/GASB75 1,305 7,830 8,500 9% 670 010-1104-0147-314 Contract Serv / Office Machine 5,254 5,750 2,500 -57% (3,250) 010-1104-0147-317 Contract Serv / Alarms 703 1,200 3,000 150% 1,800 010-1104-0151-317 Equipment Repairs & Maint 2,046 - - 0% - 010-1104-0155-005 Auto Mileage Reimbursements 816 1,000 1,500 50% 500 010-1104-0194-000 Telephone 1,341 - - 0% -
010-1104-0194-360 High-speed Internet Services 747 - - 0% - Other Expenditures 284,986 656,090 463,750 -29% (192,340) -
Total Finance 1,007,824 1,500,117 1,440,820 -4.0% (59,297) Finance
57 Account Code Description
FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change $ Change
010-1105-0147-000 Contract Serv / Retainer 187,519 222,000 - -100% (222,000) 010-1105-0147-001 General Consulting Services 377,594 640,978 640,000 0% (978) 010-1105-0147-019 TOT Issues 61,667 60,000 20,000 -67% (40,000) 010-1105-0147-032 Real Property Issues 20,808 10,000 20,000 100% 10,000 010-1105-0147-035 Brown Act Issues 142,910 20,000 20,000 0% - 010-1105-0147-039 Litigation Support 401,024 168,000 100,000 -40% (68,000) 010-1105-0147-105 Code Enforcement Issues 113,679 80,000 50,000 -38% (30,000) 010-1105-0147-110 SpecialCounselLabor&Employment 55,774 16,800 50,000 198% 33,200 010-1105-0147-113 Election related issues - 8,000 - -100% (8,000) 010-1105-0147-210 RDA Successor Issues - 5,000 - -100% (5,000) Total City Attorney 1,360,975 1,230,778 900,000 -26.9% (330,778) City Attorney
58 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
% Change $ Change
010-1107-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 124,731 136,063 140,000 3% 3,937 010-1107-0012-000 Salaries - Part-time - 50,266 34,100 -32% (16,166) 010-1107-0013-000 Salaries- Special 5,355 - 5,500 100% 5,500 010-1107-0021-001 Pers/retirement 9,679 10,393 10,600 2% 207 010-1107-0021-002 Social Security 7,959 14,254 11,100 -22% (3,154) 010-1107-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 1,766 - 4,500 100% 4,500 010-1107-0021-004 Unemployment 130 383 500 31% 117
010-1107-0021-005 Workers Comp Insurance - 3,222 - -100% (3,222) 010-1107-0021-006 Health Insurance 24,589 26,573 29,492 11% 2,919 010-1107-0021-007 Life Insurance 124 211 200 -5% (11)
010-1107-0021-008 Disability Insurance 306 504 1,300 158% 796 010-1107-0021-009 Dental Insurance 735 1,434 700 -51% (734) 010-1107-0021-011 Vision Insurance 124 242 100 -59% (142) 010-1107-0021-012 Medicare 1,862 2,188 2,600 19% 412
Salaries & Benefits 177,359 245,733 240,692 -2% (5,041) 010-1107-0131-000 Legal Advertising/Notices 6,830 12,000 8,000 -33% (4,000) 010-1107-0131-364 Publication of Ordinances 16,132 12,000 5,000 -58% (7,000) 010-1107-0132-000 Elections 20,080 - 30,000 100% 30,000 010-1107-0141-000 Training & Education 6,709 12,000 12,000 0% - 010-1107-0141-321 Professional / Membership Dues 585 - 600 100% 600 010-1107-0144-000 Computer Supplies / R & M 1,953 - 1,500 100% 1,500 010-1107-0145-000 Office Supplies 443 800 1,500 88% 700 010-1107-0145-100 Records Request Supplies 27 - - 0% -
010-1107-0145-200 Software License and maint 6,478 - - 0% - 010-1107-0145-201 Peak Agenda Mgmt-Software 5,061 14,500 20,000 38% 5,500 010-1107-0145-308 Postage And Shipping Costs 324 - 300 100% 300 010-1107-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 54 - 60 100% 60 010-1107-0147-000 Contract Services / Other - 10,000 7,500 -25% (2,500) 010-1107-0147-314 Contract Serv / Office Machine 935 - 550 100% 550 010-1107-0147-317 Contract Serv / Alarms 176 - 200 100% 200 010-1107-0147-318 RetentionSched.Update-Contract - 10,000 8,000 -20% (2,000) 010-1107-0148-000 Records Management 557 - 500 100% 500 010-1107-0149-010 Storage Rental 1,980 4,000 4,000 0% - 010-1107-0194-000 Telephone 335 - - 0% -
Other Expenditures 68,657 75,300 99,710 32% 24,410
Total City Clerk 246,016 321,033 340,402 6.0% 19,369
City Clerk
59 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
% Change $ Change
010-1110-0011-000 Salaries Regular 138,913 - - 0% -
010-1110-0012-000 Salaries - Part-time - - - 0% -
010-1110-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 1,612 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-001 Pers/retirement 9,269 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-002 Social Security 8,531 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 450 - - 0% - 010-1110-0021-004 Unemployment 126 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-005 Workers Comp Insurance - - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-006 Health Insurance 28,011 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-007 Life Insurance 121 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-008 Disability Insurance 352 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-009 Dental Insurance 224 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-011 Vision Insurance 29 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-012 Medicare 1,995 - - 0% -
010-1110-0021-016 PERS Unfunded Liability 444,585 570,817 612,420 7% 41,603 010-1110-0021-106 Retiree Medical Payments 253,305 228,000 270,000 18% 42,000 010-1110-0125-100 Partial OPEB Pre-funding 82,500 100,000 100,000 0% - 010-1110-0125-101 Partial PENSION Pre-funding 100,000 100,000 100,000 0% - 010-1110-0126-000 General Liability Ins 233,096 295,648 377,302 28% 81,654 010-1110-0126-001 FSA Admin Fee 528 1,200 1,500 25% 300 010-1110-0126-002 Workers Compensation Insurance 83,321 102,881 123,879 20% 20,998 010-1110-0126-003 Property Insurance 126,879 132,879 122,249 -8% (10,630) 010-1110-0126-100 Employee Dishonesty Bond 1,153 1,275 1,363 7% 88 010-1110-0129-000 Bank Charges 9,372 10,000 15,000 50% 5,000 010-1110-0132-000 Community Outreach 11,833 10,500 20,000 90% 9,500 010-1110-0132-001 Community Summer ConcertSeries - 3,500 - -100% (3,500) 010-1110-0132-002 Community Winter Wonderland - 3,000 - -100% (3,000) 010-1110-0132-003 Contributions - 125,000 125,000 0% -
010-1110-0132-005 OTT 435,775 322,800 400,000 24% 77,200 010-1110-0132-010 City Apparel 2,701 10,000 12,000 20% 2,000 010-1110-0132-012 Ojai ValleyGreen Coalition 26,000 41,352 - -100% (41,352) 010-1110-0132-014 Ojai Chamber of Commerce - 109,200 109,600 0% 400 010-1110-0132-015 Ojai Museum Operation Support 60,000 75,000 85,000 13% 10,000 010-1110-0132-016 2-1-1VenturaCnty Health&Safety 1,166 1,200 1,250 4% 50 010-1110-0132-017 Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council - 2,500 - -100% (2,500) 010-1110-0138-000 Fingerprinting Costs-Non Emp (5,417) - 5,000 100% 5,000 010-1110-0141-000 Training, Education & Seminar 1,396 2,800 - -100% (2,800) 010-1110-0141-321 Professional / Membership Dues 5,753 - 1,100 100% 1,100 010-1110-0141-322 Publications 173 500 500 0% -
010-1110-0146-000 Materials & Supplies 124 - - 0% -
010-1110-0147-000 Contract Services 22,395 61,000 20,000 -67% (41,000) 010-1110-0147-001 Libbey Bowl Management 7,061 10,000 - -100% (10,000) 010-1110-0147-010 Libbey Bowl Operations 6,000 7,500 40,000 433% 32,500 010-1110-0147-014 Contr Serv - Rental Assistance - 100,000 - -100% (100,000) 010-1110-0147-020 GOGov (CitizenRequest Mgmt) 1,692 1,800 7,000 289% 5,200 010-1110-0147-371 ContractSvcs-HabitatRestoratio 19,713 - - 0% - 010-1110-0154-000 Bad Debt/Returned Checks 144,231 - - 0% - 010-1110-0191-000 Electricity 99,968 130,000 185,000 42% 55,000 010-1110-0192-000 Natural Gas 8,856 8,000 11,500 44% 3,500 010-1110-0193-000 Water 73,011 60,000 80,000 33% 20,000 010-1110-0194-000 Telephone 19,896 27,750 27,750 0% -
010-1110-0194-360 High-speed Internet Services 8,568 10,000 11,000 10% 1,000 010-1110-0196-000 Sewer Services 14,713 100,000 20,000 -80% (80,000) 010-1110-0900-052 Trnsf Out/plaza Maint(52) - - 25,000 100% 25,000 010-1110-0202-000 Independence Day Program 32 - - 0% -
010-1110-0553-081 OjaiDay Materials & Supplies 28,122 - - 0% - 010-1110-0900-192 Trans Out to Housing (192) 219,004 42,257 - -100% (42,257) Total Non-Departmental 2,737,138 2,808,359 2,910,413 3.6% 102,054 Non-Departmental
60 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1112-0203-001 Arts Grants 30,000 100,000 100,000 0% - 010-1112-0203-002 PublicArtsCollectionMaintenanc - 6,550 6,550 0% - 010-1112-0203-003 Mentor Program 250 - - 0% -
010-1112-0203-004 City Gallery 450 - - 0% -
010-1112-0203-006 Arts Education 200 6,000 6,000 0% -
010-1112-0203-007 Meeing & Event Supplies 57 1,250 1,250 0% - 010-1112-0203-008 Arts Commission Communications 400 2,650 2,650 0% - 010-1112-0203-009 Arts Commission Technology - 1,000 1,000 0% - Total Arts Commission 31,357 117,450 117,450 0% -
Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1301-0021-016 PERS Unfunded Liability 28,328 - 30,186 100% 30,186 010-1301-0144-010 Computer Update-mdt Services 4,121 - 4,365 100% 4,365 010-1301-0144-012 Hi Tech Task Force Cost 3,942 - 4,000 100% 4,000 010-1301-0145-000 Office Supplies 991 - - 0% -
010-1301-0146-000 Parts & Supplies 299 - - 0% -
010-1301-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 1,238 - 750 100% 750 010-1301-0147-327 Ventura Co Sheriffs Dept 3,368,640 3,648,700 3,981,200 9% 332,500 010-1301-0147-328 VC Sheriff Motor Officer 16,721 350,000 10,000 -97% (340,000) 010-1301-0147-329 Contract Service / Auto Towing - 1,370 1,000 -27% (370) 010-1301-0223-000 Off Duty Court Time 1,160 3,300 3,250 -2% (50) 010-1301-0223-001 Crisis Intervention Team Prg 846 - 560 100% 560 010-1301-0238-001 Special Enforcement Unit/cop 49,110 40,000 45,700 14% 5,700 010-1301-0238-002 SST II / cop 58,364 60,000 63,250 5% 3,250 010-1301-0252-000 Special Event Overtime 33,112 45,000 73,860 64% 28,860 010-1301-0899-001 Body Cameras / Tasers - 27,020 43,500 61% 16,480 Total Police 3,566,873 4,175,390 4,261,621 2.1% 86,231
Arts Commission
Police
61 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1401-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 530,817 626,069 662,000 6% 35,931 010-1401-0012-000 Salaries - Part-time 19,424 41,831 - -100% (41,831) 010-1401-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 7,223 7,032 7,300 4% 268 010-1401-0021-001 Pers/retirement 54,796 65,044 60,000 -8% (5,044) 010-1401-0021-002 Social Security 33,405 51,633 41,500 -20% (10,133) 010-1401-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 8,589 9,861 20,100 104% 10,239 010-1401-0021-004 Unemployment 921 957 1,100 15% 143
010-1401-0021-006 Health Insurance 78,258 91,222 92,213 1% 991 010-1401-0021-007 Life Insurance 516 504 500 -1% (4)
010-1401-0021-008 Disability Insurance 2,345 2,014 4,800 138% 2,786 010-1401-0021-009 Dental Insurance 3,068 3,584 3,300 -8% (284) 010-1401-0021-011 Vision Insurance 536 603 600 0% (3)
010-1401-0021-012 Medicare 8,056 2,860 9,700 239% 6,840 Salaries & Benefits 747,954 903,214 903,113 0.0% (101)
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010-1401-0131-000 Legal Advertising/Notices 4,448 3,670 8,000 118% 4,330 010-1401-0141-000 TrainingEducation&Seminars 1,140 5,000 5,000 0% - 010-1401-0141-321 Professional / Membership Dues 2,162 2,250 2,250 0% - 010-1401-0141-322 Publications(Planning Commiss) 180 210 400 90% 190 010-1401-0141-324 Plan Commissioners Education 1,365 - - 0% - 010-1401-0141-326 Planning Conferences 900 5,000 - -100% (5,000) 010-1401-0144-000 Computer Supplies / R & M 721 3,000 2,000 -33% (1,000) 010-1401-0145-000 Office Supplies 1,200 1,600 2,000 25% 400 010-1401-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 564 1,200 5,000 317% 3,800 010-1401-0145-200 Software License 42,748 49,000 73,500 50% 24,500 010-1401-0145-308 Postage And Shipping Costs 1,590 2,400 1,500 -38% (900) 010-1401-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 232 250 250 0% - 010-1401-0147-000 Contract Services / General 31,811 123,400 40,000 -68% (83,400) 010-1401-0147-100 Contract SVC/ CDD Director - - - 0% - 010-1401-0147-110 Contract svc-Gen Plan Update 131,193 250,000 250,000 0% - 010-1401-0147-301 Contract svc Short Term Rental 16,500 - - 0% - 010-1401-0147-310 Contract Serv/TF Expenditures 16,197 - - 0% - 010-1401-0147-314 Contract Serv / Office Machine 3,334 3,800 2,500 -34% (1,300) 010-1401-0147-317 Contract Serv / Alarms 1,054 900 1,150 28% 250 010-1401-0147-332 Contract Serv / Plan Checking 15,761 - - 0% - 010-1401-0153-000 Vehicle Fuel 168 500 1,000 100% 500
010-1401-0155-005 Auto Mileage Reimbursements 66 300 300 0% - 010-1401-0194-000 Telephone 1,676 - - 0% -
Other Expenditures 275,009 452,480 394,850 -13% (57,630) Total Planning 1,022,963 1,355,694 1,297,963 -4.3% (57,731) Planning
62 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1402-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 52,038 - 57,000 100% 57,000 010-1402-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 2,086 - 1,600 100% 1,600 010-1402-0021-001 Pers/retirement 7,390 - 7,000 100% 7,000 010-1402-0021-002 Social Security 3,340 - 3,600 100% 3,600 010-1402-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 1,210 - 1,700 100% 1,700 010-1402-0021-004 Unemployment 63 - 100 100% 100
010-1402-0021-006 Health Insurance 9,136 - 9,090 100% 9,090 010-1402-0021-007 Life Insurance 60 - 100 100% 100
010-1402-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 400 100% 400 010-1402-0021-009 Dental Insurance 358 - 400 100% 400
010-1402-0021-011 Vision Insurance 60 - 100 100% 100
010-1402-0021-012 Medicare 781 - 800 100% 800
Salaries & Benefits 76,523 - 81,890 100% 81,890
010-1402-0141-322 Publications(HPC) 2,516 3,000 3,000 0% - 010-1402-0145-000 Office Supplies 1,177 1,100 1,100 0% - 010-1402-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 1,636 - - 0% - 010-1402-0147-235 CntrctSrv/Code Enforcement 158,717 230,000 10,000 -96% (220,000) 010-1402-0147-332 Contract Bldg Plan Chk/Permit 330,170 250,000 300,000 20% 50,000 010-1402-0153-000 Vehicle Fuel 1,666 1,500 1,500 0% -
010-1402-0194-000 Telephone 1,676 - - 0% -
010-1402-0200-000 Animal Regulations Contract 118,219 122,000 100,000 -18% (22,000) Other Expenditures 615,777 607,600 415,600 -32% (192,000) -
Total Building & Safety 692,300 607,600 497,490 -18.1% (110,110) Building & Safety
63 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
% Change $ Change
010-1403-0141-324 Planning Comm Education - 6,000 6,000 0% - Total Planning Commission - 6,000 6,000 0% -
Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
% Change $ Change
010-1404-0131-000 Legal Advertising/Notices 289 - - 0% - 010-1404-0141-000 Training, Education & Seminars 549 - - 0% - 010-1404-0141-321 Professional Dues/Memberships 650 1,000 1,000 0% - 010-1404-0145-000 Office/Misc Supplies 8,381 - - 0% -
010-1404-0145-010 Historic Landmark Plaque Fee 1,470 - 1,500 100% 1,500 010-1404-0147-000 Contractual Svc-HPC 4,650 88,050 88,050 0% - Total Historic Preservation Commission 15,990 89,050 90,550 1.7% 1,500 Planning Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
64 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1502-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 161,017 324,870 431,000 33% 106,130 010-1502-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 645 3,030 3,600 19% 570 010-1502-0021-001 Pers/retirement 14,085 36,995 33,500 -9% (3,495) 010-1502-0021-002 Social Security 9,898 30,644 27,000 -12% (3,644) 010-1502-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 4,106 6,542 13,100 100% 6,558 010-1502-0021-004 Unemployment 435 957 1,100 15% 143
010-1502-0021-006 Health Insurance 37,712 122,048 89,688 -27% (32,360) 010-1502-0021-007 Life Insurance 247 252 600 138% 348
010-1502-0021-008 Disability Insurance (199) - 3,200 100% 3,200 010-1502-0021-009 Dental Insurance 1,468 3,584 3,200 -11% (384) 010-1502-0021-011 Vision Insurance 257 603 600 0% (3)
010-1502-0021-012 Medicare 2,315 1,198 6,300 426% 5,102 Salaries & Benefits 231,986 530,723 612,888 15% 82,165
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010-1502-0138-000 Fingerprinting Costs - 500 - -100% (500) 010-1502-0141-000 Training & Education 1,096 3,000 6,500 117% 3,500 010-1502-0141-321 Professional / Membership Dues 673 1,500 2,000 33% 500 010-1502-0144-000 Computer Supplies / R & M 1,427 1,500 4,000 167% 2,500 010-1502-0145-000 Office Supplies 5,346 3,500 3,500 0% - 010-1502-0145-100 Recreation Open House 2,422 4,000 4,000 0% - 010-1502-0145-200 Miscellanous Expenditures 3,851 2,000 2,000 0% - 010-1502-0145-308 Ups/fedex/postage 502 400 400 0% -
010-1502-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 608 500 900 80% 400 010-1502-0147-000 Contract Services 93,924 100,000 40,000 -60% (60,000) 010-1502-0147-314 Contract Serv / Office Machine 2,724 3,000 3,000 0% - 010-1502-0147-317 Contract Serv / Alarms 1,456 1,770 1,770 0% - 010-1502-0151-000 Vehicle Repairs & Mainenance 1,841
010-1502-0151-317 Equipment Maint & Repairs 2,056 2,500 5,000 100% 2,500 010-1502-0155-005 Auto Mileage Reimbursements 482 680 100 -85% (580) 010-1502-0194-000 Telephone/alarm 1,722 - - 0% -
010-1502-0553-080 Ojai Day/Labor Costs - 2,000 2,000 0% - 010-1502-0553-081 Ojai Day/Material & Supplies 950 35,000 35,000 0% - 010-1502-0554-000 Facility Maintenance 11,961 30,000 35,000 17% 5,000 Other Expenditures 133,042 191,850 145,170 -24% (46,680) Total Recreation Administration 365,028 722,573 758,058 4.9% 35,485 Recreation Administration
65 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1503-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 210,465 87,293 122,000 40% 34,707 010-1503-0012-000 Salaries - Part-time 191,719 192,927 246,000 28% 53,073 010-1503-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 1,449 1,213 2,300 90% 1,087 010-1503-0021-001 Pers/retirement 20,602 11,782 14,300 21% 2,518 010-1503-0021-002 Social Security 25,028 14,998 22,900 53% 7,902 010-1503-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 2,394 - 3,800 100% 3,800 010-1503-0021-004 Unemployment 2,551 2,518 7,300 190% 4,782 010-1503-0021-006 Health Insurance 44,756 15,975 24,240 52% 8,265 010-1503-0021-007 Life Insurance 304 352 200 -43% (152) 010-1503-0021-008 Disability Insurance (123) - 900 100% 900 010-1503-0021-009 Dental Insurance 1,953 717 1,200 67% 483 010-1503-0021-011 Vision Insurance 339 121 200 65% 79
010-1503-0021-012 Medicare 5,853 13,331 5,400 -59% (7,931) Salaries & Benefits 507,289 341,227 450,740 32% 109,513 -
010-1503-0131-000 Publication of Brochures 56,695 63,000 63,000 0% - 010-1503-0138-000 Fingerprinting/DMV Costs - 500 - -100% (500) 010-1503-0141-000 Training & Education 530 5,000 3,000 -40% (2,000) 010-1503-0145-000 Office Supplies 1,992 2,000 2,000 0% - 010-1503-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 2,755 2,000 2,000 0% - 010-1503-0151-000 Vehicle Repairs & Mainenance - 400 400 0% - 010-1503-0153-000 Vehicle Fuel 703 1,500 1,500 0% -
010-1503-0155-005 Auto Mileage Reimbursements - 1,000 3,000 200% 2,000 010-1503-0206-000 Audio Video Licensing 1,776 1,500 1,500 0% - 010-1503-0550-000 Recreation Programs 6,688 4,000 4,000 0% - 010-1503-0550-005 Adult Sports Leagues 3,427 2,200 3,600 64% 1,400 010-1503-0550-008 Movie Nights Expenditures 1,171 1,200 1,200 0% - 010-1503-0550-009 Aquatics - 10,000 15,000 50% 5,000
010-1503-0550-010 Instructional Soccer 16,612 15,000 12,000 -20% (3,000) 010-1503-0550-012 Youth Flag Football 104 2,000 - -100% (2,000) 010-1503-0550-014 Youth Basketball 16,242 15,000 15,000 0% - 010-1503-0550-016 Adult Basketball - 600 - -100% (600)
010-1503-0550-020 Gymnastics 3,237 2,400 2,400 0% -
010-1503-0550-021 Seniors - 5,000 5,000 0% -
010-1503-0550-025 CPR/First Aid Program - 2,000 - -100% (2,000) 010-1503-0550-036 Drop-in Sports 603 500 500 0% -
010-1503-0550-066 Miscellaneous - 2,000 2,000 0% -
010-1503-0551-000 Recreation Classes - Tennis 21,124 9,000 27,500 206% 18,500 010-1503-0551-010 Recreation Classes - Other 11,279 10,000 30,000 200% 20,000 010-1503-0551-014 Cartooning 3,117 - - 0% -
010-1503-0551-016 Driving Education 364 300 300 0% -
010-1503-0551-017 Guitar 455 600 - -100% (600)
010-1503-0551-020 Martial Arts 14,838 10,000 20,000 100% 10,000 010-1503-0551-022 Pottery Class 5,075 4,000 4,000 0% -
010-1503-0551-027 Tai Chi Ch'uan 2,542 5,000 - -100% (5,000) 010-1503-0551-028 Theater Workshop - 3,000 - -100% (3,000) 010-1503-0551-029 Weight Room 17,481 20,000 20,000 0% - 010-1503-0551-030 Western Horsemanship 2,195 5,000 5,000 0% - 010-1503-0551-031 Zumba Fitness 296 500 500 0% -
010-1503-0551-032 Performing Arts 11,249 10,000 22,000 120% 12,000 010-1503-0551-038 Wilderness 174 600 600 0% -
010-1503-0551-042 Yoga - 1,200 1,200 100% -
010-1503-0551-044 Manner Class for Dogs 6,407 5,900 5,900 0% - 010-1503-0551-047 Aikido Classes 481 500 - -100% (500)
010-1503-0554-000 Facility Use/Field Prep - 1,500 1,500 0% - 010-1503-0555-100 Contracted Specialty Camps 24,036 35,000 10,000 -71% (25,000) 010-1503-0555-110 Employee Specialty Programs 1,584 1,500 6,500 333% 5,000 010-1503-0555-120 Day Camps & Excursions 4,574 7,000 10,000 43% 3,000 Other Expenditures 239,805 269,400 302,100 12% 32,700
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Total Recreation Programs 747,094 610,627 752,840 23.3% 142,213 Recreation Programs
66 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1601-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 700,727 955,093 767,000 -20% (188,093) 010-1601-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 17,347 14,041 17,500 25% 3,459 010-1601-0021-001 Pers/retirement 58,394 92,348 68,100 -26% (24,248) 010-1601-0021-002 Social Security 44,098 74,139 48,300 -35% (25,839) 010-1601-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 17,249 24,540 23,400 -5% (1,140) 010-1601-0021-004 Unemployment 1,237 1,460 1,800 23% 340 010-1601-0021-006 Health Insurance 126,860 200,874 161,600 -20% (39,274) 010-1601-0021-007 Life Insurance 746 755 900 19% 145
010-1601-0021-008 Disability Insurance 4,663 3,776 5,600 48% 1,824 010-1601-0021-009 Dental Insurance 4,529 7,097 5,500 -23% (1,597) 010-1601-0021-011 Vision Insurance 752 1,193 900 -25% (293) 010-1601-0021-012 Medicare 10,313 2,612 11,300 333% 8,688 Salaries & Benefits 986,914 1,377,928 1,111,900 -19% (266,028) 010-1601-0141-000 Department Meetings 1,452 3,000 3,000 0% - 010-1601-0141-321 Professional / Membership Dues 405 500 1,500 200% 1,000 010-1601-0141-322 Subscriptions 58 500 8,000 1500% 7,500 010-1601-0141-323 Professional Seminars 1,654 5,000 7,000 40% 2,000 010-1601-0142-000 Clothing Allowance 10,416 15,000 11,000 -27% (4,000) 010-1601-0144-000 Computer Supplies 2,049 3,000 1,800 -40% (1,200) 010-1601-0145-000 Office Supplies 9,629 10,000 6,000 -40% (4,000) 010-1601-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 1,113 - 1,000 100% 1,000 010-1601-0145-308 Postage And Shipping Costs 1,762 1,500 1,000 -33% (500) 010-1601-0146-000 General Parts & Supplies 10,356 10,000 10,000 0% - 010-1601-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 1,469 3,000 4,000 33% 1,000 010-1601-0147-000 CntrctSrv/SolidWasteSolution,I 300 - - 0% - 010-1601-0147-001 General Engineering Services - 152,000 120,000 -21% (32,000) 010-1601-0147-314 Contract Serv / Office Machine 1,800 2,000 2,000 0% - 010-1601-0147-318 Contract Services- ADA Plan 2,000 2,000 - -100% (2,000) 010-1601-0151-000 Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 43,150 50,000 50,000 0% - 010-1601-0151-317 Equipment Repairs 10,527 15,000 10,000 -33% (5,000) 010-1601-0151-503 Vehicle Repairs & Maint/Rec 560 - - 0% - 010-1601-0153-000 Vehicle Fuel-all Pw Depts 20,055 22,000 20,000 -9% (2,000) 010-1601-0155-005 Auto Mileage Reimbursements 165 1,000 1,000 0% - 010-1601-0194-000 Telephone 1,341 - - 0% -
Other Expenditures 120,261 295,500 257,300 -13% (38,200) Total Public Works 1,107,175 1,673,428 1,369,200 -18.2% (304,228) Public Works
67 PW - Parks and Landscaping
Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1602-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 191,749 157,219 238,000 51% 80,781 010-1602-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 88 2,540 - -100% (2,540) 010-1602-0021-001 Pers/retirement 24,339 16,243 21,100 30% 4,857 010-1602-0021-002 Social Security 11,515 12,222 15,000 23% 2,778 010-1602-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 3,921 4,152 7,300 76% 3,148 010-1602-0021-004 Unemployment 223 302 600 99% 298
010-1602-0021-006 Health Insurance 51,342 36,498 50,197 38% 13,699 010-1602-0021-007 Life Insurance 289 322 300 -7% (22)
010-1602-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 1,700 100% 1,700 010-1602-0021-009 Dental Insurance 1,693 1,147 1,700 48% 553 010-1602-0021-011 Vision Insurance 265 193 300 55% 107
010-1602-0021-012 Medicare 2,693 384 3,500 811% 3,116
Salaries & Benefits 288,117 231,222 339,697 47% 108,475 010-1602-0119-001 Lease Interest: Debt Service 8,866 - - 0% - 010-1602-0131-000 Legal Advertising/Notices 364 - - 0% - 010-1602-0134-000 Skate Park Lease 531 27,919 29,000 4% 1,081 010-1602-0134-100 Soule Park Lease - 6,180 6,360 3% 180 010-1602-0141-323 Professional Seminars - 3,000 3,000 0% - 010-1602-0146-310 General Parts & Supplies 13,659 10,000 20,000 100% 10,000 010-1602-0146-338 Fertilizer 1,379 1,500 2,000 33% 500
010-1602-0146-339 Little/OakTree HouseMaint-City 422 - - 0% - 010-1602-0146-340 Sarzotti Park Maint-City 4,114 8,400 6,000 -29% (2,400) 010-1602-0146-341 Libbey Park Maint-City 17,715 18,000 15,000 -17% (3,000) 010-1602-0146-342 Rotary Park Maint-City 2,582 2,000 1,500 -25% (500) 010-1602-0146-343 Skate Park Maint-City 3,311 2,000 1,500 -25% (500) 010-1602-0146-344 Cluff Vista Park Maint-City 759 3,500 3,500 0% - 010-1602-0146-345 Libbey Bowl Maint-City 4,928 5,000 10,000 100% 5,000 010-1602-0146-346 Daly Park Maint-City 1,830 5,000 2,000 -60% (3,000) 010-1602-0146-347 Soule Park Pickleball Maint - City - - 2,500 100% 2,500 010-1602-0147-150 Contract Services/ Janitorial 23,053 - - 0% - 010-1602-0147-200 Contract Services 125 20,000 5,000 -75% (15,000) 010-1602-0147-339 Little/Oak Tree House Maint. 1,968 - - 0% - 010-1602-0147-340 Sarzotti Park Maintenance 3,650 26,000 22,000 -15% (4,000) 010-1602-0147-341 Libbey Park Maintenance 9,329 26,000 22,000 -15% (4,000) 010-1602-0147-342 Rotary Park Maintenance 471 1,500 600 -60% (900) 010-1602-0147-343 Skate Park Maintenance 856 12,000 6,000 -50% (6,000) 010-1602-0147-344 Cluff Vista Park Maintenance - 8,000 5,000 -38% (3,000) 010-1602-0147-345 Demo Garden Maintenance - 1,500 1,500 0% - 010-1602-0147-346 Daly Park Maintenance - 10,000 3,500 -65% (6,500) 010-1602-0147-417 Libbey Bowl Maintenance 2,834 3,000 15,000 400% 12,000 010-1602-0147-347 Soule Park Pickleball Maintenance - - 5,000 100% 5,000 010-1602-0149-000 Equipment Rental 1,821 5,000 5,000 0% - 010-1602-0160-000 Tree Maintenance 34,300 30,000 50,000 67% 20,000 010-1602-0160-010 Contract Arborist 957 2,500 5,000 100% 2,500 010-1602-0160-100 Tree Purchases 322 5,000 10,000 100% 5,000 010-1602-0191-000 Electricity 64,404 - - 0% -
010-1602-0804-020 Libbey Park Bleacher Repairs 2,119 5,000 5,000 0% - Other Expenditures 206,670 247,999 262,960 6% 14,961
Total PW - Parks & Landscape 494,788 479,221 602,657 25.8% 123,436 68 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1603-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 116,478 58,957 119,000 102% 60,043 010-1603-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 2,601 953 3,400 257% 2,447 010-1603-0021-001 Pers/retirement 12,026 6,091 10,600 74% 4,509 010-1603-0021-002 Social Security 7,305 4,583 7,500 64% 2,917 010-1603-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 2,487 1,557 3,700 138% 2,143 010-1603-0021-004 Unemployment 145 201 300 49% 99
010-1603-0021-006 Health Insurance 24,702 13,686 25,048 83% 11,362 010-1603-0021-007 Life Insurance 174 131 200 53% 69
010-1603-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 900 100% 900 010-1603-0021-009 Dental Insurance 1,062 430 900 109% 470 010-1603-0021-011 Vision Insurance 136 73 200 174% 127
010-1603-0021-012 Medicare 1,708 144 1,800 1150% 1,656
Salaries & Benefits 168,824 86,806 173,548 100% 86,742
010-1603-0146-310 Gen Maint Parts & Supplies 11,075 15,000 25,000 67% 10,000 010-1603-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 1,806 3,000 1,500 -50% (1,500) 010-1603-0146-312 Building Maintenance / PW 17,321 20,000 7,000 -65% (13,000) 010-1603-0146-313 Building Maintenance/City Hall 14,345 17,000 7,000 -59% (10,000) 010-1603-0146-314 Building Maintenance / Museum 11,087 15,000 2,000 -87% (13,000) 010-1603-0146-315 Building Maintenance / Police 7,731 2,000 7,000 250% 5,000 010-1603-0146-316 Building Maintenance/Rec Dep 9,135 20,000 1,000 -95% (19,000) 010-1603-0146-317 Building Maintenance/Kent Hall - - 2,000 100% 2,000 010-1603-0146-318 Building Maintenance/Oak Tree House - - 2,000 100% 2,000 010-1603-0147-000 Contract Services/Gen. Maint. 63,215 30,000 30,000 0% - 010-1603-0147-150 Contract Services/ Janitorial 59,956 - - 0% - 010-1603-0147-200 Contract Services 563 - - 0% -
010-1603-0147-312 Contract Services/Public Works - - 22,000 100% 22,000 010-1603-0147-313 Contract Services/City Hall - - 23,000 100% 23,000 010-1603-0147-314 Contract Services/Museum - - 5,000 100% 5,000 010-1603-0147-315 Contract Services/Police dept - - 6,000 100% 6,000 010-1603-0147-316 Contract Services/Rec Dept - - 29,000 100% 29,000 010-1603-0147-317 Contract Services/Kent Hall - - 20,000 100% 20,000 010-1603-0147-318 Contract Services/Oak Tree House - - 11,000 100% 11,000 010-1603-0147-052 Contract Services/Plaza Arcade - - 8,000 100% 8,000 010-1603-0147-250 Contract Svc -Disaster Cleanup 10,220 5,000 5,000 0% - 010-1603-0151-000 Vehicle Repairs & Mainenance 371 - - 0% - 010-1603-0151-317 Equipment Repairs & Mainten 11,415 5,000 - -100% (5,000) Other Expenditures 218,240 132,000 213,500 62% 81,500
Total - PW General Maintenance 387,064 218,806 387,048 76.9% 168,242 PW - General Maintenance
69 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1604-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 56,154 58,957 80,000 36% 21,043 010-1604-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime - 953 - -100% (953) 010-1604-0021-001 Pers/retirement 6,345 6,091 7,100 17% 1,009 010-1604-0021-002 Social Security 3,391 4,583 5,000 9% 417 010-1604-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 1,133 1,557 2,500 61% 943 010-1604-0021-004 Unemployment 202 76 200 163% 124
010-1604-0021-006 Health Insurance 14,390 13,686 16,766 23% 3,080 010-1604-0021-007 Life Insurance 87 76 100 32% 24
010-1604-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 600 100% 600 010-1604-0021-009 Dental Insurance 513 430 600 40% 170
010-1604-0021-011 Vision Insurance 75 73 100 37% 27
010-1604-0021-012 Medicare 793 144 1,200 733% 1,056
Salaries & Benefits 83,083 86,626 114,166 32% 27,540
010-1604-0146-000 St. Maint. Parts & Supplies 17,070 50,000 50,000 0% - 010-1604-0147-000 Contract Services/Gen.St.Maint 39,732 70,000 40,000 -43% (30,000) 010-1604-0147-316 Contract Srv / Street Sign 2,535 7,000 7,000 0% - 010-1604-0149-000 Equipment Rental 904 5,000 5,000 0% - 010-1604-0160-000 St Tree Maint/Not Inc Cltran 153,638 50,000 80,000 60% 30,000 010-1604-0160-001 Street Tree Report 1,766 10,000 10,000 0% - 010-1604-0160-002 Contract Serv / St Tree Maint 4,200 150,000 - -100% (150,000) 010-1604-0808-100 Misc Street Signs 1,012 - - 0% -
Other Expenditures 220,856 342,000 192,000 -44% (150,000) Total Street Maintenance 303,938 428,626 306,166 -28.6% (122,460) Street Maintenance
70 Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$
Change
010-1605-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 5,070 9,984 14,000 40% 4,016 010-1605-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime - 159 - -100% (159) 010-1605-0021-001 Pers/retirement 663 1,015 1,200 18% 185 010-1605-0021-002 Social Security 304 764 800 5% 36
010-1605-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 81 287 400 39% 113 010-1605-0021-004 Unemployment 7 20 30 50% 10
010-1605-0021-006 Health Insurance 1,269 2,281 2,828 24% 547 010-1605-0021-007 Life Insurance 7 20 16 -20% (4)
010-1605-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 100 100% 100 010-1605-0021-009 Dental Insurance 40 71 100 41% 29
010-1605-0021-011 Vision Insurance 7 12 16 33% 4
010-1605-0021-012 Medicare 71 24 200 733% 176
Total PW - Special Events 7,518 14,637 19,690 34.5% 5,053 PW - Special Events
71 PW - NPDES
Account Code Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
010-1701-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 18,307 9,825 14,000 42% 4,175 010-1701-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime - 159 - -100% (159) 010-1701-0021-001 Pers/retirement 2,100 1,015 1,200 18% 185 010-1701-0021-002 Social Security 1,109 764 800 5% 36
010-1701-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 275 260 400 54% 140 010-1701-0021-004 Unemployment 10 20 30 50% 10
010-1701-0021-006 Health Insurance 3,584 2,281 2,828 24% 547 010-1701-0021-007 Life Insurance 21 10 15 50% 5
010-1701-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 100 100% 100 010-1701-0021-009 Dental Insurance 125 71 100 41% 29
010-1701-0021-011 Vision Insurance 17 12 15 25% 3
010-1701-0021-012 Medicare 260 24 200 733% 176
Salaries & Benefits 25,808 14,441 19,688 36% 5,247
010-1701-0146-000 NPDS Related Supplies&Material - 1,000 3,000 200% 2,000 010-1701-0147-000 Contract Serv/StrmwaterTesting 460 2,500 2,000 -20% (500) 010-1701-0147-300 Contract Serv/VC Strm WrtrMgmt 79 - - 0% - 010-1701-0147-310 CntrctSrv/VenturaRiverAlgeTMDL 23,515 30,000 30,000 0% - 010-1701-0147-315 Storm Drain Maintenance 19,602 40,000 20,000 -50% (20,000) 010-1701-0147-338 SWRCB Annual Fees 8,273 10,000 10,000 0% - Miscellaneous Expenses 51,929 83,500 65,000 -22% (18,500) Total PW - NPDES 77,737 97,941 84,688 -13.5% (13,253)
72 Account Code Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
Change
$ Change
010-1702-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 931 1,000 - -100% (1,000) 010-1702-0147-000 Contract Services/SWS 24,726 30,000 60,000 100% 30,000 010-1702-0147-005 Contract Services/Misc 16,146 30,000 - -100% (30,000) Total PW - AB939 41,803 61,000 60,000 -1.6% (1,000)
Account Code Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
Change
$ Change
010-1703-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 24,827 9,984 14,000 40% 4,016 010-1703-0021-001 Pers/retirement 2,506 1,015 1,200 18% 185 010-1703-0021-002 Social Security 1,435 764 800 5% 36
010-1703-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 236 260 400 54% 140 010-1703-0021-004 Unemployment 27 10 30 200% 20
010-1703-0021-006 Health Insurance 9,712 2,281 2,828 24% 547 010-1703-0021-007 Life Insurance 45 - 15 100% 15
010-1703-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 100 100% 100 010-1703-0021-009 Dental Insurance 255 71 100 41% 29
010-1703-0021-011 Vision Insurance 42 12 15 25% 3
010-1703-0021-012 Medicare 336 24 200 733% 176
Salaries & Benefits 39,421 14,421 19,688 37% 5,267
010-1703-0146-000 CalTran Maint Parts & Supplies 11,373 2,000 10,340 417% 8,340 010-1703-0147-315 ContractServices/Landscaping 2,530 6,000 - -100% (6,000) 010-1703-0160-000 Tree Maintenance - 8,000 - -100% (8,000) Miscellaneous Expenses 13,903 16,000 10,340 -35% (5,660) Total PW- Caltrans Contract Exp 53,324 30,421 30,028 -1.3% (393) PW - AB 939
PW - Caltrans Contract
73 PW - Caltrans Contract SR150
Account Code Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
Change
$ Change
010-1704-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 10,861 - 27,000 100% 27,000 010-1704-0021-001 Pers/retirement 1,157 - 2,300 100% 2,300 010-1704-0021-002 Social Security 642 - 1,700 100% 1,700 010-1704-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 220 - 800 100% 800 010-1704-0021-004 Unemployment 24 - 100 100% 100
010-1704-0021-006 Health Insurance 3,676 - 5,555 100% 5,555 010-1704-0021-007 Life Insurance 19 - - 100% -
010-1704-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 200 100% 200 010-1704-0021-009 Dental Insurance 102 - 200 100% 200
010-1704-0021-011 Vision Insurance 14 - - 100% -
010-1704-0021-012 Medicare 150 - 400 100% 400
Salaries & Benefits 16,864 - 38,255 100% 38,255
010-1704-0146-000 CalTrans Maint Part & Supplies 471 1,000 31,700 3070% 30,700 010-1704-0147-000 Contract Services 22,185 45,000 - -100% (45,000) 010-1704-0147-315 Contract Svc/Landscaping 1,760 - - 0% - 010-1704-0160-000 Tree Maintenance - 6,000 - -100% (6,000) Miscellaneous Expenses 24,416 52,000 31,700 -39% (20,300) Total PW - Caltrans Contract SR150 41,280 52,000 69,955 34.5% 17,955 74 Information Technology
Account Code Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
Change
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010-1801-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 206,950 259,227 274,000 6% 14,773 010-1801-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 420 2,449 3,300 35% 851 010-1801-0021-001 Pers/retirement 21,959 27,482 28,000 2% 518 010-1801-0021-002 Social Security 12,986 20,018 17,200 -14% (2,818) 010-1801-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 4,659 7,851 8,300 6% 449 010-1801-0021-004 Unemployment 340 403 500 24% 97
010-1801-0021-006 Health Insurance 29,891 58,378 40,097 -31% (18,281) 010-1801-0021-007 Life Insurance 212 252 200 -21% (52)
010-1801-0021-008 Disability Insurance 1,200 1,007 2,000 99% 993 010-1801-0021-009 Dental Insurance 1,320 1,434 1,500 5% 66 010-1801-0021-011 Vision Insurance 222 242 200 -17% (42) 010-1801-0021-012 Medicare 3,037 479 4,000 735% 3,521
Salaries & Benefits 283,194 379,222 379,297 0.0% 75
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010-1801-0141-000 Training & Education - 1,000 5,000 400% 4,000 010-1801-0141-321 Professional Dues - 300 300 0% -
010-1801-0144-000 Computer Supplies / R & M 14,237 13,400 13,400 0% - 010-1801-0144-001 Computer Upgrade For Gl Sys 54 - - 0% - 010-1801-0145-000 Office Supplies 382 500 500 0% -
010-1801-0145-200 Software License 1,826 65,000 110,000 69% 45,000 010-1801-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 145 - - 0% - 010-1801-0147-317 Contract Services 88,969 55,000 60,000 9% 5,000 010-1801-0195-000 Web Site Licenses & Maint 1,888 10,780 5,000 -54% (5,780) 010-1801-0900-033 Trans to Equi Replacement (33) 20,038 - - 0% - Miscellaneous Expenses 127,539 145,980 194,200 33% 48,220 -
Total Information Technology 410,733 525,202 573,497 9.2% 48,295 75 Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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011-9304-1033-100 Libbey Bowl Ticket Surcharge - 8,840 5,000 -43% (3,840) Total Revenues - 8,840 5,000 -43% (3,840)
Expenditures
011-1602-0147-000 Maintenance - 21,000 20,000 -5% (1,000) Total Expenditures - 21,000 20,000 -5% (1,000)
Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
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$ Change
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012-9301-1027-003 Admin Cost/TOT HdL (2,436) 2,500 (3,000) -220% (5,500) 012-9301-1027-004 Transient Occupancy Tax Measure C 3,433,887 3,716,667 4,053,000 9% 336,333 012-9301-1027-150 Transient Occupancy- Prior YR 1,180 - - 0% - 012-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 231,378 - 120,000 100% 120,000 Total Revenues 3,664,009 3,719,167 4,170,000 12% 450,833 012-1110-0011-000 Salaries - Regular - 68,595 129,000 88% 60,405 012-1110-0012-000 Salaries - Part-time - 34,297 - -100% (34,297) 012-1110-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime - 1,458 1,400 -4% (58) 012-1110-0021-001 Pers/retirement - 11,228 10,300 -8% (928) 012-1110-0021-002 Social Security - 7,983 8,100 1% 117
012-1110-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) - - 4,000 100% 4,000 012-1110-0021-004 Unemployment - - 500 100% 500
012-1110-0021-006 Health Insurance - 72,842 47,800 -34% (25,042) 012-1110-0021-007 Life Insurance - - 300 100% 300
012-1110-0021-008 Disability Insurance - - 1,000 100% 1,000 012-1110-0021-009 Dental Insurance - 1,434 1,500 5% 66
012-1110-0021-011 Vision Insurance - 242 240 -1% (2)
012-1110-0021-012 Medicare - 479 1,900 297% 1,421
Salaries & Benefits - 198,558 206,040 4% 7,482
012-1110-0129-000 Bank Charges 4,198 - - 0% -
012-1206-0900-023 Transfer-Out to Transit (23) (47,346) - - 0% - 012-1402-0147-235 CntrctSrv / CodeEnforcement - - 250,000 100% 250,000 012-1402-0900-010 Transfer To General Fund 10 52,755 - - 0% - 012-1601-0900-031 Transfer to Cap Projects (31) 5,230,961 6,298,986 8,993,123 43% 2,694,137 012-1601-0900-033 TransferOut/Equip&Vehicle(033) 267,603 831,000 558,000 -33% (273,000) 012-1604-0900-031 Transfer Out to Fd 031-Streets 500,000 - - 0% - Other Expenditures 6,008,171 7,129,986 9,801,123 37% 2,671,137 Total Expenditures 6,008,171 7,328,544 10,007,163 37% 2,678,619 To support the ongoing upkeep and capital needs of Libbey Bowl.

Fund 011 - Libbey Bowl Maintenance
To account for the additional 5% special transient occupancy tax (hotel tax) on hotel guests to fund capital improvement and maintenance projects, including street paving; and fire mitigation, code enforcement, and climate change mitigation.

Fund 012 - Measure C - 5% TOT
76 Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
013-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 7,803 15,000 5,000 -67% (10,000) 013-9307-1045-010 Transfer In General Fund - 30,000 - -100% (30,000) Total Revenues 8,959 45,000 5,000 -89% (40,000)
Expenditures
013-1112-0147-000 Public Arts AssessmentContract - 6,500 6,500 0% - 013-1112-0203-002 Arts Acquisitions - 30,000 - -100% (30,000) 013-1112-0890-011 Restoration and Maintenance - 45,000 45,000 0% - Total Expenditures - 81,500 51,500 -37% (30,000)
Fund 013 - Public Arts Fund
To exclusively cover expenses related to the City's Public Arts Program to enrich the City through the integration of public art. 77 Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 26/27
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014-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 240,113 150,000 75,000 -50% (75,000) 014-9305-1109-150 Encampment Resolution Fund Grant 6,375,343 - 3,497,360 100% 3,497,360 Total Revenues 6,615,456 150,000 3,572,360 2282% 3,422,360 014-1110-0129-000 Bank charges - 1,500 - -100% (1,500)
014-1110-0146-000 Materials & Supplies - 30,000 - -100% (30,000) 014-1110-0147-372 Systems Support - Help of Ojai 72,360 220,000 144,720 -34% (75,280) 014-1110-0147-373 Attorney-LegalFees/Negotiation - 74,000 - -100% (74,000) 014-1110-0147-375 Systems Support -St Fran Chall 102,269 64,920 - -100% (64,920) 014-1110-0147-376 Pest Management - 80,000 - -100% (80,000) 014-1110-0147-377 System Support - BH 25,908 - 100,000 100% 100,000 014-1110-0151-317 Operating Maintenance - 78,350 - -100% (78,350) 014-1110-0191-000 Electricity - 42,440 - -100% (42,440) 014-1110-0193-000 Water - 33,740 - -100% (33,740)
014-1110-0194-000 Telephone - 8,840 - -100% (8,840)
014-1110-0194-360 High-Speed Internet Services - 7,960 - -100% (7,960) 014-1110-0196-000 Sewer Services - 19,020 - -100% (19,020) 014-1110-0900-031 Transfer-Out to CIP (31) 6,174,807 3,000,000 3,327,640 11% 327,640 Total Expenditures 6,375,343 3,660,770 3,572,360 -2% (88,410) Fund 014 - Encampment Resolution Funding Grant
To account for the $12.7 million Encampment Resolution Fund grant award received by the State to create a permanemt supportive housing development known as the Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project. 78 Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
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$ Change
Revenues
021-9301-1088-000 Road Maintenance Rehab - - 215,714 100% 215,714 Total Revenues - - 215,714 100% 215,714
021-1604-0900-031 Transfer to Capital Project Fund - - 170,000 100% 170,000 Total Expenditures - - 170,000 100% 170,000
Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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$ Change
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022-9301-1082-000 Highway User Tax - 2103 73,336 69,963 75,161 7% 5,198 022-9301-1084-000 Highway User Tax - 2105 47,812 48,941 50,259 3% 1,318 022-9301-1085-000 Highway User Tax - 2106 35,641 35,727 36,909 3% 1,182 022-9301-1086-000 Highway User Tax - 2107 63,426 66,793 67,208 1% 415 022-9301-1087-000 Highway User Tax - 2107.5 2,000 2,000 2,000 0% - 022-9301-1088-000 Road Maint Rehab 208,904 201,706 - -100% (201,706) 022-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 15,763 6,500 6,000 -8% (500) Total Revenues 446,882 431,630 237,537 -45% (194,093)
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022-1604-0900-031 Transfer to Capital Project Fund 639,119 298,294 230,000 -23% (68,294) Total Expenditures 639,119 298,294 230,000 -23% (68,294) Fund 021 - Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
To accounf for funds from Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation program (SB1) allocated to the City by the State which may only used used for road maintenance and rehabilitation.

Fund 022 - Gas Tax
To account for maintenance, rehabilitation or improvements of public streets. The State of California assesses a tax on gasoline purchases as authorized by Sections 2103, 2105, 2106, 2107, and 2107.5 of the Streets and Highway Code. A portion of this tax is allocated to the City based on a formula established by State law. 79 Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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% Change $ Change
Revenues
023-9305-1014-010 GoldCoast Transit 147,723 - 155,000 100% 155,000 023-9305-1043-000 CMAQ Grant Trolley Conver - 407,500 - -100% (407,500) 023-9305-1112-000 Co Transportation Subsidy 403,757 - 400,000 100% 400,000 023-9306-1090-121 Trolley Fare Box Revenue 31,414 42,500 65,000 53% 22,500 023-9306-1090-123 Trolley Advertising Revenue 6,533 36,000 36,000 0% - 023-9307-1045-010 Transfer-in/Gen Fund (10) 269,868 - - 0% - 023-9307-1045-012 TransfersIN from MeasureC(012) (47,346) - - 0% - 023-9307-1045-031 Transfer-in/Cap Proj Fund (31) (12,261) - - 0% - 023-9307-1044-000 Misc Refunds & Receipts - 4,000 4,000 0% - Total Revenues 799,688 490,000 660,000 35% 170,000
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023-1206-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 61,579 248,271 191,630 -23% (56,641) 023-1206-0012-000 Salaries - Part-time 207,250 114,228 192,000 68% 77,772 023-1206-0013-000 Transit Incentives 4,050 - 5,000 100% 5,000 023-1206-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime 7,057 10,720 7,800 -27% (2,920) 023-1206-0021-001 Pers/retirement 15,268 21,199 16,500 -22% (4,699) 023-1206-0021-002 Social Security 16,780 21,321 24,500 15% 3,179 023-1206-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 2,368 2,620 11,850 352% 9,230 023-1206-0021-004 Unemployment 902 2,520 2,200 -13% (320) 023-1206-0021-005 Workers Comp Insurance - 20,140 20,000 -1% (140) 023-1206-0021-006 Health Insurance 5,607 15,105 32,900 118% 17,795 023-1206-0021-007 Life Insurance 340 201 1,000 398% 799 023-1206-0021-008 Disability Insurance 478 1,259 2,850 126% 1,591 023-1206-0021-009 Dental Insurance 144 1,007 1,650 64% 643 023-1206-0021-011 Vision Insurance 26 201 270 34% 69
023-1206-0021-012 Medicare 4,078 6,680 5,700 -15% (980) Salaries & Benefits 325,927 465,472 515,850 11% 50,378
023-1206-0021-016 PERS Unfunded Liability 48,845 - - 0% - 023-1206-0021-106 RetireeHealth Insr/Transi OPEB 23,629 - - 0% - 023-1206-0126-000 General Liab Insurance 7,645 28,500 20,000 -30% (8,500) 023-1206-0126-002 Workers Compensation Insurance 2,743 - - 0% - 023-1206-0131-000 Advertising 22,622 11,500 11,500 0% - 023-1206-0138-000 Personnel Administration 350 1,500 1,500 0% - 023-1206-0138-358 Recruitment 564 - 500 100% 500
023-1206-0141-000 Training & Education 1,841 3,600 3,600 0% - 023-1206-0141-321 Professional / Membership Dues 28 3,800 3,800 0% - 023-1206-0142-000 Clothing Allowance 901 2,400 2,000 -17% (400) 023-1206-0145-000 Office Supplies 644 1,800 3,000 67% 1,200 023-1206-0145-100 Miscellanous Expenditures 143 - 1,500 100% 1,500 023-1206-0145-308 Ups/fedex/postage 313 400 400 0% -
023-1206-0146-000 Transit Parts & Supplies 18,538 42,000 30,000 -29% (12,000) 023-1206-0146-311 Water/1st Aid/Kitchen Supplies 922 3,600 1,500 -58% (2,100) 023-1206-0147-000 Professional & Contractural 49,038 5,000 35,000 600% 30,000 023-1206-0147-301 Contract Services / Audit 5,470 26,500 - -100% (26,500) 023-1206-0147-314 Contract Serv/Office Machine 2,046 3,600 1,000 -72% (2,600) 023-1206-0147-316 Contract Svr- Medical 210 1,200 1,500 25% 300 023-1206-0151-317 Vehicle Parts & Supplies 15,686 4,500 10,000 122% 5,500 023-1206-0151-318 Vehicle Oil & Lubicants 662 600 1,000 67% 400 023-1206-0151-319 Tires (257) 12,800 10,000 -22% (2,800) 023-1206-0152-000 Contract Vehicle Maintenance 121,241 65,000 125,000 92% 60,000 023-1206-0153-000 Vehicle Fuel 22,720 47,600 40,000 -16% (7,600) 023-1206-0155-005 Auto Mileage Reimbursements - 800 500 -38% (300) 023-1206-0194-000 Telephone 1,491 - 1,500 100% 1,500
023-1206-0194-360 High-speed Internet Services 585 - 600 100% 600 023-1206-0222-000 ADA Programs 23,375 24,000 25,000 4% 1,000 023-1206-0222-001 ADA Programs - County 23,375 24,000 25,000 4% 1,000 023-1206-0899-001 Trolley Purchases 269,868 - 0% -
Other Expenditures 665,235 314,700 355,400 13% 40,700
Total Expenditures 991,162 780,172 871,250 12% 91,078
To account for transit operations and maintenance.

Fund 023 - Local Transportation
80 Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
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$ Change
Revenues
024-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 1,618 500 1,800 260% 1,300 Total Revenues 1,618 500 1,800 260% 1,300
Account Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
025-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 1,695 200 1,900 850% 1,700 Total Revenues 1,695 200 1,900 850% 1,700
Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
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%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
026-9301-1094-000 Article 3 - Bike/Ped Funds 1,091 149,810 1,100 -99% (148,710) 026-9304-1033-000 Interest Income - 2,000 2,000 0% -
Total Revenues 1,091 151,810 3,100 -98% (148,710)
026-1604-0900-031 Transfer Out Capital Project 500,000 - 75,000 100% 75,000 Total Expenditures 500,000 - 75,000 100% 75,000
To account for Local Transportation Funds for the operation and maintenance of transit related purposes.

Drainage fees are charged to developers to assist the City in building future qualified projects.

To account for transit replacement.

Fund 024 - Transit Replacement
Fund 025 - Drainage
Fund 026 - Local Transportation
81 Account Description FY 24/25
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FY 25/26
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FY 26/27
Proposed
% Change $ Change
Revenues
031-9000-0900-010 Transfer in from Fund10/StProj 500,000 - - 0% - 031-9000-0900-012 Transfer In MeasureC Fd12 5,243,222 6,298,986 8,993,123 43% 2,694,137 031-9000-0900-014 TransferIN / ERF Grant (014) 6,174,807 3,000,000 3,327,640 11% 327,640 031-9000-0900-021 Transfer In / RMRA FD - - 170,000 100% 170,000 031-9000-0900-022 Transfer-in frm Gas Tax FD 22 639,119 500,000 230,000 -54% (270,000) 031-9000-0900-026 Transfer-in frm TDA ART3 FD 26 500,000 - 75,000 100% 75,000 031-9000-0900-052 Transfer-in frm PlazaMaint F52 55,467 250,000 30,000 -88% (220,000) 031-9304-1033-000 Interest Income - 2,250 - -100% (2,250) 031-9305-1109-100 Misc Grants 1,610,872 1,520,000 750,000 -51% (770,000) 031-9305-1012-020 ATP CMAQ Grant - Ojai/Maricopa - 3,000,000 600,000 -80% (2,400,000) 031-9307-1044-020 Project Cost Reimbursements 175,016 - - 0% - Total Revenues 14,898,503 14,571,236 14,175,763 -3% (395,473) 031-1110-0801-500 Citywide Facility Energy EP - 909,986 1,000,000 10% 90,014 031-1110-0802-005 City Hall Pckleball Sound Wall - 250,000 - -100% (250,000) 031-1110-0805-941 Permanent Housing -DM 5,900,000 - - 0% - 031-1110-0805-942 Permanent Housing - Contingency - - 200,000 100% 200,000 031-1110-0805-943 Permanent Housing - Tech Serv 163,769 51,133 75,000 47% 23,867 031-1110-0805-945 Administrative Costs - Legal 111,038 - 52,640 100% 52,640 031-1110-0810-100 Fire Mitigation - 386,025 - -100% (386,025) 031-1206-0801-004 Trolley Stop Shelters 1,340 - 75,000 100% 75,000 031-1206-0801-005 Trolley washpad & soundwall 2,999 - - 0% - 031-1601-0805-100 Kent Hall/Little House Repairs 153,839 - - 0% - 031-1601-0805-500 Oak Tree House - Roof - 100,000 - -100% (100,000) 031-1601-0805-501 Oak Tree House - Deck - 100,000 - -100% (100,000) 031-1602-0801-500 Sarzotti Campus Electrification - 250,000 - -100% (250,000) 031-1602-0801-344 Cluff Vista - - 100,000 100% 100,000
031-1602-0802-106 Pickleball 434,459 - - 0% -
031-1602-0802-108 Sarzotti Park Playground - 200,000 650,000 225% 450,000 031-1602-0802-109 Sarzotti Park - Outdoor Gym - 50,000 100,000 100% 50,000 031-1602-0802-110 Structural Gym - - 120,000 100% 120,000 031-1602-0802-302 Libbey Park Improvements 11,288 - 250,000 100% 250,000 031-1603-0805-941 PW Lower Yard - Cabin Village - 3,000,000 3,000,000 0% - 031-1603-0805-942 PW Lower Yard - Metal Roofs EB - 100,000 - -100% (100,000) 031-1603-0805-943 PW Lower Yard - Rollup Door - 30,000 - -100% (30,000) 031-1603-0805-944 PW U.Y- Entrance Gate Repair - 30,000 - -100% (30,000) 031-1603-0816-150 City Hall Roof Repair - - - 0% -
031-1603-0816-151 City Bldg HVAC Replacement 40,475 200,000 - -100% (200,000) 031-1603-0816-155 Plaza Improvements 55,467 - 30,000 100% 30,000 031-1603-0816-164 Chapel Roof - 50,000 - -100% (50,000) 031-1603-0816-173 Police Dept Maintenance 30,169 - - 0% - 031-1603-0816-178 Equip-Replace Backup Genrtr PW 29,995 - - 0% - 031-1603-0823-002 Signal/Matilija(RainbowBridge) 61,663 509,025 - -100% (509,025) 031-1604-0160-100 Street Tree Planting - 200,000 - -100% (200,000) 031-1604-0805-402 Bike Trail Bridge@FoxCnynBrrnc 6,787 - - 0% - 031-1604-0814-001 Drainiage Study Update 30,972 - - 0% - 031-1604-0814-003 Large Drain Safety Improvement 249,079 400,000 600,000 50% 200,000 031-1604-0814-007 Video Inspection CMP/RCP Drain - 200,000 100,000 -50% (100,000) 031-1604-0817-008 Road Overlays 4,998,636 5,028,123 6,673,123 33% 1,645,000 031-1604-0817-009 Crosswalks - R.F Beacons - 100,000 75,000 -25% (25,000) 031-1604-0817-010 Concrete & Sidewalk Repair - 200,000 350,000 75% 150,000 031-1604-0807-011 Speed Humps - - 100,000 100% 100,000
031-1604-0821-002 ATP - Prelim Dsgn & Outr-Grant 33,488 - - 0% - 031-1604-0821-003 ATP - Construction 2,996,284 3,072,852 600,000 -80% (2,472,852) 031-1604-0833-200 Trash Excluders 25,599 25,000 25,000 0% - 031-1801-0805-000 City Hall Building Access - - 100,000 100% 100,000 Total Expenditures 15,337,347 15,442,144 14,175,763 -8% (1,266,381) To account for cpital improvement projects
Fund 031 - CIP Fund
82 Account Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
033-9000-0900-010 Transfer from(10) PEGAnnualRe 20,038 - 35,000 100% 35,000 033-9001-0900-010 Vehicle Repl Transfer fnd10 267,602 - - 0% - 033-9002-0900-012 Equip & IT Transfer IN (012) - 831,000 558,000 -33% (273,000) 033-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 4,425 - 4,000 100% 4,000 Total Revenues 292,065 831,000 597,000 -28% (234,000)
-
033-1101-0899-200 PEG 20,038 70,000 35,000 -50% (35,000) 033-1102-0899-201 Equipment 5,686 - - 0% -
033-1104-0899-200 Software 28,213 240,000 50,000 -79% (190,000) 033-1104-0899-201 Equipment 4,541 50,000 - -100% (50,000) 033-1107-0899-200 Software 21,227 35,000 37,000 6% 2,000 033-1110-0144-000 City-wide Software Upgrade - 20,000 20,000 0% - 033-1110-0147-301 Cybersecurity & Audit/Compliance 22,768 100,000 150,000 50% 50,000 033-1110-0899-120 Electric Backup Battery 5,920 - - 0% - 033-1110-0899-201 PC/Laptop Equipment 47,610 - - 0% -
033-1206-0899-100 Vehicle Purchases - 80,000 - -100% (80,000) 033-1401-0899-201 Equipment 1,237 - - 0% -
033-1502-0899-201 Equipment-Recreation Admin 840 - - 0% - 033-1503-0899-100 Equipment-Recreation Programs 5,740 50,000 50,000 0% - 033-1503-0899-300 John Deere Recreation Dept 14,268 - - 0% - 033-1601-0899-100 Vehicle Purchases 143,174 - 150,000 100% 150,000 033-1601-0899-121 Electric Vehicle Charging Stat - 120,000 - -100% (120,000) 033-1601-0899-200 Software Implementation 1,183 - - 0% - 033-1601-0899-201 PC/Laptop Equipment 2,520 - - 0% -
033-1601-0899-210 Landscaping & Yard Equip 15,906 - - 0% - 033-1601-0899-300 PW Vehicles PARTS/equipment 115,882 - - 0% - 033-1602-0899-300 Landscaping Vehicles 14,267 - - 0% -
033-1604-0899-200 Streets Equipment 1,121 - - 0% -
033-1801-0144-000 City-wide Software Upgrade 27,058 - - 0% - 033-1801-0899-201 Equipment - IT 5,700 - - 0% -
033-1801-0899-301 IT Servers & Hardware 6,896 - - 0% -
033-1801-0899-302 City-wide Computers/Laptops - 51,000 51,000 0% - 033-1801-0899-303 IT Network & Server Room 38,729 50,000 50,000 0% - Total Expenditures 550,522 866,000 593,000 -32% (273,000) Fund 033 - Vehicle, IT, Equip
To finance the scheduled replacement of City-owned vehicles, technology, and other essential equipment. This fund is funded by the General Fund and Measure C.
83 Account Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
050-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 3,811 700 700 0% -
050-9308-1077-000 Assessment Levy L&LD #1 46,838 47,265 48,074 2% 809 050-9308-1077-107 Admin Cost / Ventura County (49) 750 (1,173) -256% (1,923) 050-9308-1077-201 Interest Apport/Prop Tax - - - 0% -
050-9308-1077-411 Assessment Levy L&LD #3 43,890 45,129 46,235 2% 1,106 Total Revenues 94,490 93,844 93,836 0% (8)
-
050-1604-0147-000 Contract Services 3,500 10,000 8,000 -20% (2,000) 050-1604-0162-000 Electricity 89,390 87,000 105,000 21% 18,000 Total Expenditures 92,890 97,000 113,000 16% 16,000
Account Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
051-9304-1033-000 Interest Income - 200 500 150% 300
051-9308-1075-000 Library Special Tax 136,585 150,000 110,000 -27% (40,000) 051-9308-1075-107 Admin Cost/Ventura County (935) 500 (1,000) -300% (1,500) Total Revenues 135,650 150,500 109,000 -28% (41,500)
-
051-1203-0210-000 Library Services 106,000 112,000 106,000 -5% (6,000) 051-1203-0147-000 Contract Services - - 3,000 100% 3,000 Total Expenditures 106,000 112,000 109,000 -3% (3,000)
Fund 050 - Landscaping and Street Lighting
The City established this district to provide landscaping and lighting operations and repair of the City's streetlights. This fund is used to account for the assessments received for, and expenditures related to the operations of this district.

Fund 051 - Library Special Tax
In 1996, Ojai residents approved a special library parcel tax to account for the library's special tax revenues and the operations of the fund.
84 Fund 052 - Plaza Maintenance
Account Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
052-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 7,484 1,200 1,200 0% - 052-9304-1033-101 Farmer's Market Rental 4,875 4,500 4,500 0% - 052-9307-1045-010 Transfer In General Fund - - 25,000 100% 25,000 052-9308-1078-000 Plaza Maint. District #2 Levy 143,267 177,510 116,921 -34% (60,589) 052-9308-1078-107 Admin Cost / Ventura County (363) 350 (380) -209% (730) Total Revenues 155,262 183,560 147,241 -20% (36,319)
052-1110-0129-000 Bank Charges - 50 - -100% (50)
052-1606-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 43,027 40,280 40,315 0% 35 052-1606-0021-001 Pers/retirement 4,897 3,152 3,530 12% 378 052-1606-0021-002 Social Security 2,627 1,752 2,550 46% 798 052-1606-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 720 806 1,210 50% 404 052-1606-0021-004 Unemployment 58 101 100 -1% (1)
052-1606-0021-005 Workers Comp Insurance - 785 - -100% (785) 052-1606-0021-006 Health Insurance 9,284 6,777 8,280 22% 1,503 052-1606-0021-007 Life Insurance 67 60 50 -17% (10)
052-1606-0021-008 Disability Insurance - 282 300 6% 18
052-1606-0021-009 Dental Insurance 399 413 300 -27% (113) 052-1606-0021-011 Vision Insurance 67 70 50 -29% (20)
052-1606-0021-012 Medicare 614 624 600 -4% (24)
Salaries & Benefits 61,761 55,152 57,285 4% 2,133
052-1606-0146-000 General Parts & Supplies 11,753 9,000 10,000 11% 1,000 052-1606-0147-000 Contract Services/ER Prep 695 700 7,000 900% 6,300 052-1606-0147-150 Contract Services/Janitorial 8,213 7,000 -100% (7,000) 052-1606-0147-200 Contract Services/Pest Control 27,717 7,000 6,000 -14% (1,000) 052-1606-0191-000 Electricity 20,038 20,000 5,000 -75% (15,000) 052-1606-0193-000 Water 6,602 7,500 5,000 -33% (2,500)
052-1606-0196-000 Sewer Service 1,476 1,800 1,800 0% -
052-1606-0900-031 Transfer Out Capital Project 55,467 250,000 30,000 -88% (220,000) Other Expenditures 131,959 303,000 64,800 -79% (238,200) Total Expenditures 193,719 358,152 122,085 -66% (236,067) The City established this district to provide maintenance of the Acrade Plaza. This fund is used to account for the assessments received for, and expenditures related to the operations of this district. 85 Account Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
070-9304-1033-000 Interest Income 3,624 2,500 - -100% (2,500) 070-9306-1039-000 Cemetery Plot & Urn Sales - 1,000 1,000 0% - 070-9306-1039-010 Cemetery Endowment Fund Rcpt 150 1,000 1,000 0% - 070-9306-1039-020 Cemetery Interment 4,561 5,000 5,000 0% - 070-9306-1039-021 Cemetery Vault & Vault Setting - 800 800 0% - 070-9306-1039-030 Cemetery Marker Setting 3,426 2,500 2,500 0% - 070-9306-1039-999 Deferred Revenue CONTRA 9,259 - - 0% - Total Revenues 21,020 12,800 10,300 -20% (2,500)
070-1603-0011-000 Salaries - Regular 11,451 13,595 13,276 -2% (319) 070-1603-0011-001 Salaries - Reg/Comp Absence 5,052 - - 0% - 070-1603-0015-000 Salaries - Overtime - 101 225 123% 124 070-1603-0021-000 Fringe Benefits Allocation - - - 0% - 070-1603-0021-001 Pers/retirement 1,207 1,208 1,180 -2% (28) 070-1603-0021-002 Social Security 690 806 837 4% 31
070-1603-0021-003 Deferred Comp. (457 Plan) 92 - 405 100% 405 070-1603-0021-004 Unemployment 6 504 31 -94% (473)
070-1603-0021-005 Workers Comp Insurance - 227 - -100% (227) 070-1603-0021-006 Health Insurance 2,214 3,525 2,760 -22% (765) 070-1603-0021-007 Life Insurance 15 20 20 0% -
070-1603-0021-008 Disability Insurance - 101 100 -1% (1) 070-1603-0021-009 Dental Insurance 91 126 100 -21% (26) 070-1603-0021-011 Vision Insurance 15 25 20 -20% (5)
070-1603-0021-012 Medicare 161 201 195 -3% (6)
070-1603-0126-002 Workers Compensation Insurance 327 350 350 0% - Salaries & Benefits 21,322 20,789 19,499 -6% (1,290)
070-1603-0129-000 Bank Charges - 20 - -100% (20)
070-1603-0145-100 Miscellaneous Expenses 295 1,000 500 -50% (500) 070-1603-0145-308 Ups/fedex/postage 14 20 - -100% (20)
070-1603-0147-000 Contract Services - 20,000 40,000 100% 20,000 070-1603-0163-000 General Parts & Supplies 260 2,000 20,000 900% 18,000 070-1603-0170-001 Cemetery Buy Back Urn Sites - 500 - -100% (500) 070-1603-0193-000 Water 127 1,400 1,400 0% -
Other Expenditures 696 24,940 61,900 148% 36,960
Total Expenditures 22,017 45,729 81,399 78% 35,670
Fund 070 - Cemetery Trust
To account for the operations and maintenance of the cemetery. 86 Account Description FY 24/25
Unaudited
FY 25/26
Budget
FY 26/27
Proposed
%
Change
$ Change
Revenues
192-9704-1033-000 Interest Income 13,584 6,000 10,000 67% 4,000 192-9707-1029-000 Housing Loan Pymts Received 219,004 45,257 - -100% (45,257) Total Revenues 232,588 51,257 10,000 -80% (41,257)
192-1903-0147-000 Contract Services - - 4,000 100% 4,000 192-1903-0147-001 Contract Services/Legal - 150,000 - -100% (150,000) 192-1903-0196-000 Sewer Charge 408 N Montgomery 1,658 2,250 2,500 11% 250 Total Expenditures 1,658 152,250 6,500 -96% (145,750)
Fund 192 - RDA Housing Successory Agency
To account for activities of the former Low-and-Moderate- Income Housing Fund of the former Redevelopment Agency of the City assumed by the City in February 2012.
87 General Fund Measure C SB1 (RMRA) CMAQ Total
ST-3006 Street Rehabilitation 2025 (FY 25-26) PMP Year 2 4,500,000 - - - - - 4,500,000 -
ST-3007 Street Rehabilitation 2026 (FY (26-27) PMP Year 3 250,000 2,500,000 - - - - 2,750,000 - 2,100,000 400,000 2,500,000 ST-3008 Street Rehabilitation 2027 (FY 27-28) PMP Year 4 250,000 2,000,000 - - - 2,250,000 - 250,000 250,000 ST-3011 Street Rehabilitation 2028 (FY 28-29) PMP Year 5 - 250,000 2,000,000 - - 2,250,000 - - - ST-3017 Street Rehabilitation 2029 (FY 29-30) PMP Year 1 350,000 2,000,000 - 2,350,000 - - ST-3048 ATP - (Phase II Ojai Ave) 3,000,000 600,000 4,925,000 - - - 8,525,000 - - 600,000 600,000 ST-3061 Miscellaneous Concrete & Sidewalk Repairs 200,000 150,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 1,550,000 - 150,000 150,000
ST-3016 Rapid Flashing Beacons - Crosswalks 100,000 100,000

ST-XXXX
(New) Sidewalk Construction - Ojai Ave (Between Camarco & Capri Hotel) - 200,000 200,000 - -

ST-XXXX
(New) Speed Hump Installation 100,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 700,000 100,000 100,000

ST-XXXX
(New) Feasibility Study for Pedestrian Safety Improvements: Arbolada - 50,000 500,000 - - 550,000 -
8,050,000 3,600,000 7,875,000 3,300,000 2,450,000 450,000 25,725,000 - 2,600,000 400,000 600,000 3,600,000 ST-3050 Libbey Park - East of Fountain - - - - 250,000 - 250,000 - - -
ST-3032 Libbey Park - Lower Tennis Courts - - - - - -
- - -
ST-3055 Sarzotti Park - South & West Lot - - 400,000 - - - 400,000 - - -
ST-3056 Sarzotti Park - North Lot - - 300,000 - - 300,000 - - - ST-3035 Skate Park - Park and Ride Montgomery - - - 300,000 - - 300,000 - - -
ST-3058 Rotary Park - - - - 200,000 200,000 - - -
ST-3053 City Hall (Dirt Lot) - - - - - 200,000 200,000 - - - ST-3057 Public Works Yard - Upper Parking Lots - - - 200,000 - - 200,000 - - -
ST-3036 Public Works Yard - Middle Parking Lots - - 500,000 - - 500,000 - - - ST-3034 Police Department - - - 200,000 - - 200,000
- - -
ST-3051 Matillja/Aliso (Farmers Market) - - - - 250,000 250,000 - - -
ST-3054 Signal Street Leased Lot (Adjacent to PO) - - - - - 100,000 100,000 - - - ST-3060 Cemetery - - 200,000 - - - 200,000 - - -

ST-XXXX
(New) Museum - - - - - - - - -
- - 600,000 1,500,000 500,000 500,000 3,100,000 - - - - - 8,050,000 3,600,000 8,475,000 4,800,000 2,950,000 950,000 28,825,000 - 2,600,000 400,000 600,000 3,600,000 ST-3031 481,654 481,654
481,654 - - - - - 481,654
Parking Lots
Completed Projects
Parking Lots Subtotal

STREETS TOTAL
City of Ojai Capital Improvement Program
Summary - Cost by Project
STREETS Funding Source FY 26/27
City Council Goals:

Infrastructure & Improvement
Public Safety
Approved CIP
FY 25-26
Year 1
FY 26-27
(Proposed)
Year 2
FY 27-28
Year 3
FY 28-29
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
Total
Project Cost
Streets Subtotal
Downtown & Arcade Parking Lot
Completed Total
6/4/20267:15 AM Summary - Cost by Project Page 188
General Fund Measure C State Parks Total
PK-3061 Libbey Park - Remodel Restrooms 250,000 500,000 - - - 750,000 - 250,000 250,000
PK-3067 Libbey Park - Repave Asphalt Walkway & Sidewalk Improvements 300,000 - 300,000 - - -
PK-3013 Sarzotti Park - New Playground 200,000 650,000 - - - 850,000 - - 650,000 650,000
PK-3043 Sarzotti Park - Construct Half Basketball Court - 200,000 - - - 200,000 - - -
PK-3065 Sarzotti Park - Walking Path & Outdoor Workout Stations 50,000 100,000 150,000 - - 100,000 100,000
PK-3066 City Hall - Pickleball Sound Wall 250,000 250,000

PK-XXXX
(New) Splash Pad Concept Design - Location TBD -
-

PK-XXXX
(New) City Hall Campus - Green Coalition Master Plan 200,000 - 1,000,000 1,200,000 -

PK-XXXX
(New) Cluff Vista Park - Improvements
100,000
100,000
100,000 100,000
500,000 1,100,000 900,000 300,000 - 1,000,000 3,800,000 - 350,000 750,000 - 1,100,000 General Fund Measure C Total
ER-3037 Citywide Energy Modernization Program (Climatec Phase I) 500,000 1,000,000 500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
ER-3020 City Hall - Electric HVAC 100,000 - - - - - 100,000 - - -
ER-3068 Sarzotti Campus - Eletrification - Clean Power Alliance 250,000 - - - - 250,000 - - -
ER-3024 Sarzotti Campus - Electric Vehicle Charging Station 60,000 - - - - 60,000 -
ER-3022 Libbey Park - Electric Vehicle Charging Station 60,000 - 80,000 - - - 140,000 - - -
ER-3073 Street Tree Planting - - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 400,000 - - ER-3021 Charging Station for Electric Trolley - - 500,000 - - - 500,000 - - -
970,000 1,000,000 1,180,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 1,450,000 - 1,000,000 - - 1,000,000 ER-3073 77,610 - - - - - 77,610
ER-3070 Police Department - Electric HVAC 16,223 16,223 93,833 - - - - - 93,833
Completed Projects
Approved CIP
FY 25-26
Year 1
FY 26-27
(Proposed)
Year 2
FY 27-28
Funding Source FY 26/27
Year 3
FY 28-29
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
PARKS
City Council Goals:

Arts, Culture, and Recreation Funding
Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement

PARKS TOTAL
Completed Total

CLIMATE TOTAL

CLIMATE
City Council Goals:

Wildfire Safety Risk Mitigation
Climate Resiliency
Street Tree Planting
Funding Source FY 26/27
Approved CIP
FY 25-26
Year 1
FY 26-27
(Proposed)
Year 2
FY 27-28
Year 3
FY 28-29
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
Total
Project Cost
Total
Project Cost
6/4/20267:15 AM Summary - Cost by Project Page 289
General Fund Measure C ERAF Total
CF-3072 City Hall - Exterior Improvement Near Pickleball Courts - - - 200,000 - - 200,000 - - -
CF-3089 City Hall - Remodel Restrooms - - -
- - -
CF-3088 Kent Hall - Kitchen Remodel - 50,000 50,000
-
CF-3028 Public Works Lower Yard - Trash Enclosure Roof - 200,000 - - - 200,000 - - -
CF-3075 Public Works Lower Yard - Metal Roofs for Equipment Bays 100,000 - 100,000 - - - 200,000 - - -
CF-3040 Public Works Lower Yard - Rollup Door Upgrade for Equipment Bays - 30,000 - - - 30,000 - - -
CF-3018 Public Works Admin Building - Paint Exterior - - - - - - - - -
CF-3019 Public Works Crew Building - Exterior - - - - - - - - -
CF-3086 Public Works Crew Building - New Roof 50,000 50,000 - - -
CF-3030 Arcade - Roof - - - 200,000 - 200,000
- - -
CF-3063 Sarzotti Campus - Boyd Center Roof - 400,000 - - 400,000 -
CF-3065 Sarzotti Campus - Martin Gym Roof - 400,000 - - 400,000 - - -
CF-XXXX Sarzotti Campus - Structural Gym 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
CF-3049** Construction of Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project 1,500,000 8,000,000 - - - 9,500,000 8,000,000 - 8,000,000

CF-XXXX
(New) Arcade - Pergola Archway and Pillars (South of Ojai Ave) - - - -

CF-XXXX
(New) City Hall - Interior Improvements - - 200,000 - - - 200,000 - -

CF-XXXX
(New) City Hall - Roof Repairs - -
- -

CF-XXXX
(New) City Hall - Security Fencing -
-

CF-XXXX
(New) Kent Hall - Construct Ramp - - 100,000 - 100,000
-

CF-XXXX
(New) Museum - Entrance/Stucco Wall Repair - -
- -

CF-XXXX
(New) Emergency Siren System
-
1,600,000 8,120,000 330,000 1,100,000 200,000 - 1,730,000 - 120,000 8,000,000 - 8,120,000 CF-3085 11,500 - - - - - 11,500
CF-3025 6,425 - - - - - 6,425
CF-3073 56,000 - - - - - 56,000
CF-3040 Public Works Lower Yard - Rollup Door Upgrade for Equipment Bays 20,000 20,000 Misc. 5,000 5,000
98,925 - - - - - 98,925
Completed Projects
Year 3
FY 28-29
Funding Source FY 26/27
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
Total
Project Cost
Year 2
FY 27-28
Approved CIP
FY 25-26
Year 1
FY 26-27
(Proposed)

FACILITIES
City Council Goals:

Affordable Housing
Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement
Public Safety
Completed Total

FACILITIES TOTAL
Public Works Upper Yard - Entrance Gate Repair
Martin Gym Remediation
Oak Tree House - Roof
Museum - Chapel Roof
6/4/20267:15 AM Summary - Cost by Project Page 390
General Fund Measure C Total
SW-3038 Storm Drain Video Inspection 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000 - 50,000 50,000
SW-3039 Trash Excluders 25,000 - 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000 - - -
SW-3080 Storm Drain Improvements/Repairs 400,000 200,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 2,200,000 - 200,000 200,000
425,000 250,000 475,000 475,000 475,000 475,000 2,575,000 - 250,000 - - 250,000 SW-3038 53,000 - - - - - 53,000
53,000 - - - - - 53,000
General Fund Measure C CMAQ Transit Fund Total
TR-3044 Trolley Stop Shelter (996 Ojai Ave) - 75,000 - - - 75,000 - 66,800 8,200 75,000
- 75,000 - - - - 75,000 - - 66,800 8,200 75,000
727,412
11,545,000
14,145,000 12,272,412 11,360,000 6,775,000 3,725,000 2,525,000 38,455,000 - 4,320,000 9,216,800 608,200 14,145,000 ** The figures shown in FY25/26 and FY26/27 illustrate the work effort rather than the actual expenditures and budget due to the "cash advance" being recorded as an expense.

Completed Projects
Approved CIP
FY 25-26
Year 1
FY 26-27
(Proposed)
Funding Source FY 26/27
Approved CIP
FY 25-26
Year 1
FY 26-27
(Proposed)
Year 2
FY 27-28
Year 3
FY 28-29
Total
Project Cost
Year 2
FY 27-28
Year 3
FY 28-29
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
Total
Project Cost
Funding Source FY 26/27
Year 4
FY 29-30
Year 5
FY 30-31
Grand Total

TRANSIT TOTAL

TRANSIT
City Council Goals:

Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement
Diversifying Economy/Tourism Management
Completed Total

STORMWATER
City Council Goals:

Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement
Public Safety

STORMWATER TOTAL
Completed Projects Total
In progress Projects Total
Storm Drain Video Inspection
6/4/20267:15 AM Summary - Cost by Project Page 491

Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
Lindy Palmer, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Levy and Collection of Assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment
District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 for FY 2026/2027 (City Council Direction)

RECOMMENDATION

1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony relative to the established assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and,

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, approving the Engineer’s Annual Levy Report, confirming the diagrams and assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3, and ordering the work and the levy of assessments as set forth therein for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and,

3. Direct staff to transmit the necessary documents to the County of Ventura for the levying and collection of property assessments for said districts.

DISCUSSION
On May 26, 2026, Council received a presentation regarding the preliminary engineer’s report for Districts 1, 2, and 3. It is recommended that District No. 1 and 3 be assessed with no increase while District No. 2 will receive a reduction in the assessment rate from $0.41 per assessment unit to $0.33 per assessment unit.

A public hearing is required to receive public comments related to the districts and a resolution must be adopted to approve the engineers report and order the work and levy of assessments for FY 2026/2027. Therefore, staff recommends that Council open a public hearing regarding the levy of the assessments and adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 to approve the final engineers report, order the work and levy of assessments, and direct staff to transmit the necessary documents to the County of Ventura for the levying and collection of property assessments for the districts.
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CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 4 - Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement

OPTIONS

1. Take no action

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
The anticipated assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 total approximately $48,074 for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and $46,235 for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3.

If approved, the proposed assessment for PMD No. 2 would be reduced by approximately $36,000 less than the prior year, for a total anticipated assessment of $141,921 for the PMD No. 2. If the City should choose not to approve the Landscaping and Lighting Assessments, other funding sources would have to be identified to accomplish these maintenance activities.

Prepared by: Lindy Palmer, Public Works Director

ATTACHMENT(S)
A. Resolution No. 2026-17
B. Final Engineer’s Report
93 CITY OF OJAI
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY

REPORT, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAMS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1, PLAZA
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, AND LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 3 AND ORDERING THE WORK AND THE

LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AS SET FORTH THEREIN FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026/2027
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 , Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), the City Council of the City of Ojai (the “City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 2026-13 directing Willdan Financial Services to prepare and file an engineer’s annual levy report for the maintenance of landscaping, street trees, curb, gutter, sidewalk and street lighting improvements including light poles, lighting fixtures, lighting standards, light bulbs, lenses, covers, screens and other miscellaneous street lighting appliances as shown and included on the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 (the “Districts”) Diagrams; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2026-14, the City Council preliminarily approved the Engineer’s Report entitled Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2), and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 2026/2027 Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (the “Report”); and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2026-15, the City Council declared its intention to levy and collect assessments within Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District No. 2, and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the preceding recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby approve, confirm and adopt the Report containing the diagrams and assessments for the Districts.

SECTION 3. The City Council does hereby order the work and the levy of assessments for the maintenance of specified improvements within the Districts for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Reference is made to the Report for a full and detailed description of the public facilities to be maintained in connection with the Districts, of the boundaries of the Districts, and of the amount of the assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the Districts.

ATTACHMENT A
94 SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby ordered to transmit or cause to be transmitted to the Auditor-Controller’s Office at the County of Ventura said assessments upon which such levy is based; and the County Treasurer-Tax Collector of said County is hereby designated, requested, empowered, authorized, instructed, and directed to enter said assessments upon the County assessment roll and collect said assessments on behalf of the City of Ojai pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 22646 of the Act.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk, or their designate, is hereby authorized and directed to file the levy with the County Auditor-Controller upon adoption of this Resolution, but under no circumstance later than July 6, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 22641 of the Act.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of June 2026. ________________________________
Andy Gilman, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Steve Quilici, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Bethany A. Burgess, City Attorney
I, Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Ojai, certify that Resolution No. 2026-17 was adopted at a regular meeting held June 9, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
95 City of Ojai

Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1,
Plaza Maintenance Assessment District
(District No. 2),
& Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3

2026/2027 ENGINEER’S ANNUAL LEVY REPORT

Intent Meeting: May 26, 2026

Public Hearing: June 9, 2026

27368 Via Industria
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ATTACHMENT B
96 ENGINEER'S REPORT AFFIDAVIT
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2) and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 (1972 Act Districts)
City of Ojai
Ventura County, State of California
This Report describes Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2) and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 therein including the improvements, budgets, parcels, and assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, as they existed at the time of the passage of the Resolution of Intention.

Reference is hereby made to the Ventura County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of parcels within the District. The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed Report as directed by the City Council.

Dated this ____________ day of ______________, 2026.

Willdan Financial Services
Assessment Engineer
On Behalf of the City of Ojai
By: ________________________________
Michelle Laase, Project Manager
District Administration Services
By: ________________________________
Tyrone Peter
PE # C 81888
27th May
97 TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 1
A. HISTORICAL INFORMATION 1
B. REPORT CONTENT AND ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS 2
II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 3
A. IMPROVEMENT AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT 3
B. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS 4
C. IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES WITHIN THE DISTRICTS 4
III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 6
A. LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY AND PROVISIONS 6
B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS 7
C. METHODOLOGY 9
IV. DISTRICT BUDGET 13
V. DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS 15
EXHIBIT A- 2026/2027 ASSESSMENT ROLL 18
98 2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 1 I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Ojai (the “City”) under the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), and the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIII D annually levies and collects special assessments for the City’s maintenance assessment districts designated as:

Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1,
Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2), and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3
(hereafter referred to as the “Districts”), and applies the maximum assessments in place to assist, support, and maintain various landscaping improvements that provide special benefits to properties within the Districts.

This Engineer’s Annual Levy Report (“Report”) has been prepared pursuant to Sections 22622 of the 1972 Act, and in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1 of said Act. This Report presents the engineering analysis for the annual administration of the Districts. Through the levy and collection of benefit assessments, that fund maintenance and operation for landscape and lighting improvements. For Fiscal Year 2026/2027, the Districts’ assessments will be levied based on the previously approved methodology.

In accordance with the 1972 Act, the Districts utilize benefit zones (“Zones”) to address variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements that provide special benefit to parcels in the Districts.

The Districts provide landscape and lighting maintenance services and are funded by annual benefit assessments levied against each parcel in each District.

A. HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and District No. 3 Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 (“LLD No.1”) and Landscaping and Lighting District No. 3 (“LLD No. 3”) are overlapping districts that cover the same maintenance area. LLD No. 1 was originally created in the 1930s under the provisions of the Street Lighting Act of 1919. In 1988 LLD No. 1 was reestablished as a special assessment district, under the provisions of the 1972 Act.

The purpose of this District was to provide maintenance service for landscaping and lighting throughout the City. The related assessments provided approximately $50,000 in annual revenue for these maintenance services. Initially this revenue provided adequate funding; however, over the years, increases in the cost of electricity and general lighting and landscaping maintenance resulted in inadequate funding for the needs of the District. The City Council approved formation of a related special assessment district in Fiscal Year 2003/2004. LLD No. 3 was formed as an overlay of LLD No. 1, which provides additional funding for the maintenance area. LLD No. 3 provided approximately $47,000 in additional funding needed to continue the level of service provided at that time. Costs have continued to increase since the establishment of the new district, and currently there are no inflation mechanisms in place to support the increasing maintenance expenses.

Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2)
99 2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 2 In 1988 the City Council adopted a series of resolutions that re-established the Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (“PMD No. 2”) as a Landscaping and Lighting District as set forth by the1972 Act.

B. REPORT CONTENT AND ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS
This Report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and the 1972 Act. The assessments described herein represent the continuation of previously approved annual levies, and do not constitute a new or increased assessment. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, portion, or zone, of this Report is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of the Report and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, portion, or zone, thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, portions, or zones, might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

This Report outlines the Districts’ structures, the improvements, and the proposed assessments to be levied in connection with the benefits the properties will receive from the maintenance and servicing of the District improvements for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The annual assessments to be levied on properties within the Districts provide a funding source for the continued operation and maintenance of landscaping improvements that provide special benefit to the properties within the Districts and each respective Zone. Each fiscal year, the City establishes assessments for the Districts based on an estimate of the costs to maintain, operate and service the improvements and based upon available revenues including fund balances, general benefit contributions and additional City contributions and assessment limits. The costs of the improvements and the proposed annual assessments budgeted and assessed against properties within the Districts may include, but are not limited to, the estimated expenditures for regular annual maintenance and repairs; incidental expenditures related to the operation and administration of the District; deficits or surpluses from prior years; revenues from other sources; and the collection of funds for operational reserves or for periodic maintenance and improvement rehabilitation projects as authorized by the 1972 Act. Each parcel is assessed proportionately for only those improvements, services and expenses for which the parcel will receive special benefit.

Each District outlined in this Report reflects the various improvements and the types of improvements and services to be provided by the Districts for the properties that are directly associated with and benefit from those improvements. The net annual cost to provide the improvements for each District are allocated to the benefiting properties within that District using a weighted method of apportionment (refer to Assessment Methodology, Method of Apportionment) that calculates the proportional special benefit and assessment for each parcel as compared to other properties that benefit from the improvements and services in the Districts.

The word “parcel,” for the purposes of this Report, refers to an individual property assigned its own Assessor’s Parcel Number (“APN”) by the Ventura County Assessor’s Office. The Ventura County Auditor-Controller uses Assessor’s Parcel Numbers and specific Fund Numbers to identify properties to be assessed on the tax roll for the District assessments.

At a noticed annual Public Hearing, the City Council will accept all public comments and written protests regarding the District and the annual levy of assessments. Based on those public comments and written protests, the City Council may order amendments to the Report or confirm the Report as submitted. Following final approval of the Report and confirmation of the assessments the City Council will, by Resolution, order the improvements to be made and confirm the levy and collection of assessments pursuant to the 1972 Act. The assessments as approved 100

2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 3 will be submitted to the Ventura County Auditor-Controller to be included in the property tax roll for each parcel.

As required by the 1972 Act, this Engineer’s Report describes the improvements to be provided, maintained and serviced by the Districts, an estimated budget for the District improvements, and the proposed assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.

While the budgets outlined in this Report reflect the estimated costs necessary to fully and adequately provide for the maintenance and operation of the improvements within the District, many of these estimated costs and associated services are not fully supported by the current special benefit assessment revenues and City contribution. To fully fund the improvements that are considered special benefits, it may be necessary in the future to increase assessment revenues which would require the support of the property owners for new or increased assessments through a ballot proceeding conducted under the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIII D.

II. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the Districts are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Ventura for the year when this Report is prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.

The plans and specifications showing and describing the general nature, location, and extent of the improvements are on file with the City Public Works Department and are incorporated herein by reference.

A. IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE 1972 ACT
As applicable or may be applicable to the Districts, the 1972 Act defines improvements to mean one or any combination of the following:
 The installation or planting of landscaping.
 The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
 The installation or construction of public lighting facilities.  The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.
 The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing.  The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.

Incidental expenses associated with the improvements including, but not limited to:
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 The costs of printing, advertising, and the publishing, posting and mailing of notices.  Compensation payable to the County of Ventura for collection of assessments.  Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services.  Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
 Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.  Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.

The 1972 Act defines "Maintain" or "maintenance" to mean furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:
 Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.  Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.  The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.  The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.

B. DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
As authorized by the 1972 Act, the improvements provided by the Districts and associated with each Zone, if applicable, incorporate various improvements that are maintained and serviced for the benefit of real property within the Districts. The maintenance of the improvements may also include various appurtenances that may include but are not limited to entry monuments; various types of fencing; retaining walls; ornamental lighting or other ornamental fixtures; signage; and irrigation, drainage, and electrical equipment. The work to be performed within each respective Zone may include but is not limited to (as applicable), the personnel, materials, equipment, electricity, water, contract services, repair and rehabilitation of the improvements and incidental expenses required to operate the District and provide the improvements and services for each Zone. The improvements provided within the Districts, and for which parcels receive special benefits are generally described in the following section.

C. IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES WITHIN THE DISTRICTS
The purpose of each District is to provide funding for electricity and maintenance costs associated with the City’s network of streetlights, landscape maintenance and certain public facilities within the Districts as funding allows.

Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 & District No. 3 LLD No. 1 and LLD No. 3 primarily provide funding for electricity and maintenance costs associated with the City’s network of streetlights, landscape maintenance and certain public facilities within overlapping districts. Streetlighting, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street tree system improvements to be maintained include light poles, lighting fixtures, lighting standards, light bulbs, lenses, covers, 102

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The maintenance to be provided includes:
1) Repair, removal, replacement or other maintenance of all or any parts of the improvements.
2) Payments for lighting energy costs.
3) As funding allows, removal of graffiti, tree trimmings, landscape trimmings, and debris.

Plaza Maintenance Assessment District (District No. 2)
Improvements to be maintained include those elements described in Section II. A. of this Report and included within the District boundaries delineated on the PMD No. 2 diagram in Section V. of this Report.
1) Repair, removal, replacement or other maintenance of all or any parts of the facilities, appliances, or fixtures.
2) Payments for energy costs.
3) Removal of graffiti, tree trimmings, landscape trimmings, and debris. 4) Maintenance of decorative fixtures located on the Plaza facilities. 5) Repair, removal or replacement or other maintenance for vandalized facilities, appliances, or fixtures.
6) Repair, removal, replacement or maintenance of the concrete, asphalt, landscaping, ground cover or other surface located within the Plaza area. 7) Landscaping services, general maintenance, and janitorial services.

The vast majority of the streetlights in the Districts are owned and operated by Southern California Edison (SCE).

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2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 6 III. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A. LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY AND PROVISIONS
1972 ACT
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements, including the acquisition, construction, installation and servicing of landscaping improvements and related facilities. The 1972 Act requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:

Section 22573 defines the net amount to be assessed as follows:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
Section 22574 provides for zones as follows:
“The diagram and assessment may classify various areas within an assessment district into different zones where, by reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements.

A zone shall consist of all territory which will receive substantially the same degree of benefit from the improvements.”
The formulas used for calculating assessments and the designation of Zones as established herein reflect the composition of parcels within the Districts and the improvements and activities to be provided, and have been designed to fairly apportion the cost of providing those improvements based on a determination of the proportional special benefits to each parcel, consistent with the requirements of the 1972 Act and the provisions of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).

PROPOSITION 218
The costs to operate and maintain the District improvements are identified and allocated to properties within each Zone within the District based on special benefit. The improvements provided and for which properties are to be assessed are identified as local landscaping improvements and related amenities that were installed in connection with the development of the properties and/or would otherwise be required for the development of properties within each respective Zone. The District assessments and method of apportionment is based on the premise that these improvements would otherwise not have been required without the development or planned development of those parcels.

Article XIII D Section 2d defines District as follows:
“District means an area determined by an agency to contain all parcels which will receive a special benefit from a proposed public improvement or property-related service;” Article XIII D Section 2i defines Special Benefit as follows:
“Special benefit” means a particular and distinct benefit over, and above general benefits conferred on real property located in the district or to the public at large. General enhancement of property value does not constitute “special benefit.”
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2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 7 Article XIII D Section 4a defines proportional special benefit assessments as follows:
“An agency which proposes to levy an assessment shall identify all parcels which will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment will be imposed. The proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the property related service being provided. No assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel.”
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been established pursuant to the 1972 Act.

Any new or increased assessment will be subject to the substantive and procedural requirements of the Constitution, Article XIII D, Section 4.

The Special and General Benefit for LLD No. 1 and LLD No. 3 is provided in the following section.

B. BENEFIT ANALYSIS
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 AND DISTRICT NO. 3 The improvements provided by LLD No. 1 and LLD No. 3 for which properties are assessed have been identified as necessary, desired and/or required for the orderly development of the properties within the Districts to their full potential, consistent with the development plans and applicable portions of the City’s General Plan.
 Landscape Special Benefit
The ongoing maintenance of landscaped areas within the Districts provides aesthetic benefits to the properties within the Districts and a more pleasant environment to walk, drive, live, and work. The primary function of these landscape and lighting improvements and related amenities is to serve as an aesthetically pleasing enhancement and green space for the benefit of the immediately surrounding properties and developments for which the improvements were constructed and installed and/or were facilitated by the development or potential development of properties within the Districts. These improvements are an integral part of the physical environment associated with the parcels in each District/Zone and while some of these improvements may in part be visible to properties outside the Zone, collectively if these Zone improvements are not properly maintained, it is the parcels within the District/Zone that would be aesthetically burdened. Additionally, the street landscaping in these areas serve as both a physical buffer between the roadways and the properties in the Districts and serve as a pleasant aesthetic amenity that enhances the approach to the parcels.  Landscape General Benefit
In reviewing the location and extent of the specific landscaped areas and improvements to be funded by District assessments and the proximity and relationship to properties to be assessed, it is evident these improvements were primarily installed in connection with the development of properties in each respective District/Zone or are improvements that would otherwise be shared by and required for development of properties in those areas. It is also evident that the maintenance of these improvements and the level of maintenance provided has a direct and particular impact (special benefit) only on those properties in proximity to those improvements and such maintenance beyond that which is required to ensure the safety and protection of the 105

2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 8 general public and property in general, has no quantifiable benefit to the public at large or properties outside each respective Zone.
 Lighting Special Benefit
The Special Benefits of street lighting are the convenience, safety, and security of property, improvements, and goods. Specifically:
o Improved ability of pedestrians and motorists to see walking/driving path. o Improved ingress and egress to property.
o Enhanced deterrence of crime and the aid to police protection. o Increased nighttime safety on roads and highways.
o Reduced vandalism and other criminal acts and damage to improvements of property. o Improved traffic circulation and reduced nighttime accidents and personal property loss. o Increased promotion of business during nighttime hours in the case of commercial properties.
 Lighting General Benefit
The costs for the General Benefit components for all improvements have been removed from the assessment. The improvements and costs associated with those General Benefit improvements are funded through the General Fund (see budget for General Fund Contribution). The amount to be assessed against each parcel within the District represents the parcel’s proportionate Special Benefit from the improvements.

PLAZA MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
The following methodology described pertains to PMD No. 2. The landscape services provided to all properties within the District boundary have been reviewed to identify the General Benefit and Special Benefit conferred to each parcel.
 Special vs. General Benefit
Public Works staff have reviewed all of the costs for various maintenance services proposed in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 for PMD No. 2. It was determined that the Arcade Plaza restrooms have both Special Benefit to Arcade property owners and General Benefit for all of the public to utilize, and that the restroom cleaning, maintenance, and repair costs and monthly restroom utility fees/sewer fees should be designated as one-third Special Benefit and two-thirds General Benefit costs. With regard to Special/General Benefit of the restrooms, consideration is given to its location and use. Many businesses do not have restrooms available for their customers. The Plaza restrooms, however, are also part of the City’s restroom facilities available to the general public as are the restrooms at Libbey and other parks throughout the City. Considering the overall issues relative to the Plaza restrooms it is determined that the restrooms are one-third Special Benefit to the Plaza properties and a two-thirds General Benefit to the public at large. The operational and maintenance costs should therefore be assigned proportionally. All other services provided (landscaping, maintenance, trash and recycling collection services, parking lot sweeping and clean-up, lighting energy costs, etc.) provide special benefits (including safety benefits, liability reduction benefits, cleanliness and aesthetic benefits, and other specific benefits) and utility associated with the properties located within the District.
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2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 9 C. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
Parcels that receive special benefit from the services provided (Section II) are assessed an annual fee. City owned parcels pay the same assessment. The City also pays for the cost of services that are of general benefit to the community. For Fiscal Year 2026/2027:

a) The amount to be assessed upon current assessable parcel frontage within the LLD No. 1 is $48,074. The assessment rate per linear foot of frontage is fixed by Proposition 218 and cannot be increased without voter approval. Corrections to the parcel assessments based on the parcel frontage within the District boundary can occur. b) Identification of each assessable lot or parcel for land within LLD No. 1 is outlined in Exhibit A of this Report.
c) The amount to be assessed upon current assessable frontage is apportioned among such lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated Special Benefits to be received by each lot or parcel:

Twelve street lighting zones were initially established within the District boundaries. In 1990, the City Engineer determined an estimated cost per linear foot of street frontage for each zone, so that the District would collect approximately $48,000 annually. The estimated cost per linear foot in each zone is based on the approximate number of streetlights per 1,000 feet of street frontage within each zone. The cost per linear foot is then multiplied by the street frontage for each parcel within each zone. The following table lists the current zone rates and the approximate number of streetlights per 1,000 feet of street frontage within each zone.

Zone $/Ft/Yr. Approx. Street Lights per
1,000 Feet of Street Frontage
A 0.3009 2.64
B 0.2861 2.51
C 0.1711 1.46
D 0.2654 2.33
E 0.5332 3.10
F 0.3745 3.28
G 0.3375 2.96
H 0.0939 0.79
J 0.3464 3.12
K 0.2226 1.95
L 0.1017 0.89
M 0.2774 2.43
The following formula is used to calculate each parcel’s proportional assessment:

Street Front Footage X Zone Assessment Rate
(Street Lighting Improvements) =
Parcel’s Total
Assessment Amount
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2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 10 LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 3
Parcels that receive special benefit from the services provided (Section II) are assessed an annual fee. City owned parcels pay the same assessment. The City also pays for the cost of services that are of general benefit to the community. For Fiscal Year 2026/2027:

a) The amount to be assessed upon current assessable parcel frontage within the LLD No. 3 is $46,235. The assessment rate per linear foot of frontage is fixed by Proposition 218 and cannot be increased without voter approval. Corrections to the parcel assessments based on the parcel frontage within the District boundary can occur. b) Identification of each assessable lot or parcel for land within LLD No. 3 is outlined in Exhibit A of this Report.
c) The amount to be assessed upon current assessable parcel frontage is apportioned among such lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated Special Benefits to be received by each lot or parcel by the following method:

Street Lighting Improvements – Twelve street lighting zones have been established within the District boundaries. The City Engineer has determined an estimated cost per linear foot of street frontage for each zone, so that the District would collect approximately $46,000 annually. The estimated cost per linear foot in each zone is based on the approximate number of street lights per 1,000 feet of street frontage within each zone. The cost per linear foot is then multiplied by the street frontage for each parcel within each zone. The following table lists proposed zone rates and the approximate number of streetlights per 1,000 feet of street frontage within each zone.

Zone $/Ft/Yr. Approx. Street Lights per
1,000 Feet of Street Frontage
A 0.1240 2.64
B 0.1144 2.51
C 0.0684 1.46
D 0.1062 2.33
E 0.2133 3.10
F 0.1498 3.28
G 0.1350 2.96
H 0.0376 0.79
J 0.1386 3.12
K 0.0890 1.95
L 0.0407 0.89
M 0.1110 2.43
Street Trees – The preliminary Street Tree Master Plan presented to the City Council on March 25, 2003, estimated that there were about 15,000 trees located throughout the City. The City Engineer estimated that about 10% were located on streets, parkway areas, medians, and other street right of way areas throughout the District. This equates to about 1,500 trees within the District on City street areas. The City Engineer conducted a field inspection of street trees throughout the District. The Engineer also reviewed and analyzed aerial photos and reviewed plans for planting more street trees in the future. The Engineer determined that there is street trees located throughout the District, and no area is without trees. In those areas where there are fewer trees than the average, the City and / or District has plans in place to plant more trees. In the future, all areas of the City will have a reasonably similar distribution of currently existing trees, newly planted 108

2026/2027 City of Ojai Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Districts Page 11 trees, or a combination of existing and newly planted trees. The trees in each area will require a reasonably similar amount of trimming, removal, spraying, watering and other maintenance. Thus, it is equitable to allocate the costs equally to all property owners within the District. The annual cost for street tree maintenance has been allocated equally to all parcels in the District.

Note - The street trees located in Zone L are on private property. The City does not maintain sidewalk, curb, gutter or other improvements on private property. No street tree maintenance services will be provided in this Zone. Thus, there will be no assessment for street tree maintenance costs for the 43 parcels located in this Zone.

Sidewalks, Curb, Gutter and Related Improvements - There are curb and gutter facilities located in every zone within the District. The City Engineer conducted a field inspection of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements throughout the District. The Engineer also reviewed and analyzed various sidewalk, curb and gutter plans, specifications, files and records. The Engineer found that the concentration of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements is consistent with the concentration of streetlights within each zone. Thus, the formula and allocation used to determine street lighting costs for the twelve zones within the District is also appropriate for use in allocating costs for curb, gutter and sidewalk maintenance. The estimated annual cost for sidewalk, curb and gutter maintenance has been allocated based on the cost per linear foot (street frontage) for each zone.

The following table lists proposed zone rates and the approximate number of streetlights per 1000 feet of street frontage within each zone.

Zone $/Ft/Yr. Approx. Street Lights per
1,000 Feet of Street Frontage
A 0.05733 2.64
B 0.05293 2.51
C 0.03165 1.46
D 0.04910 2.33
E 0.09864 3.10
F 0.06928 3.28
G 0.06244 2.96
H 0.01737 0.79
J 0.11951 3.12
K 0.04118 1.95
L 0.00000 0.89
M 0.05132 2.43
The following formula is used to calculate each parcel’s proportional assessment:

Street Front Footage X Zone Assessment Rate
(Street Lighting Improvements) =
Parcel’s
Street Lighting Assessment
Street Front Footage X Zone Assessment Rate
(Sidewalk Improvements) =
Parcel’s
Sidewalk Assessment
Parcel’s
Street Lighting
Assessment
+
Parcel’s
Sidewalk
Assessment
+
Parcel’s
Street Tree
Maintenance Fee
=
Parcel’s Total
Assessment Amount
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An assessment formula has been developed in an effort to equitably spread maintenance expenses to the properties within PMD No. 2. The formula is based upon the concept that benefit is derived and attributable to location or proximity to the Plaza, with its amenities and maintenance services, and is reflected in the costs allocated.

The formula has two elements: (1) assessment area: (2) radiating zones. There is no cost-of-living increase calculated in the assessment options provided in this Report. Assessments increase as Total Adjusted Areas (see following definition) increase and as one moves from peripheral to centrally located zones. Conversely, assessments decrease as Total Adjusted Areas decrease and as one moves away from the center of the Arcade Plaza.

The assessment area, called Total Adjusted Area, for each parcel is based on both land area and building floor area. The adjusted area is the sum of: (1) parcel land area; (2) first floor building area; and (3) one-half the floor areas of the upper floors. The building area is measured as the exterior wall footprint, excluding exterior decking and exterior staircases. This element of the formula provides for (a) lower assessment of undeveloped properties; and (b) the lower assessment of upper stories. Upper story areas have been reduced to compensate for the relative lower benefit received by the less intensive commercial uses normally found there. There are three radiating zones. Zone “A” is the immediate area around the center of the Plaza and has been given a factor of 1.00. Zone “B” contains properties somewhat removed from the main Plaza area and has, therefore, been given a factor of 0.50. Zone “C” is an area further removed from the main Plaza area and thus has a factor of 0.25.

An internal audit of the parcel and building areas was conducted in July of 2012. Lot Areas were adjusted to match the Ventura County Assessor's record. Floor areas were adjusted to match field measurements taken in July 2013. Corrected areas and their resulting assessments were used for the December 2012 and April 2013 Assessments on the Ventura County tax rolls. The City Council forgave the under assessed properties and provided up to a maximum of 14 years of reimbursements to current property owners on November 13, 2012. Per the statute of limitations, property owners were refunded the past 4 years of corrections immediately. The previous 10 years of corrections were provided under two options: 1) a lump sum payment immediately at one-half the total correction, or 2) the full amount paid over 10 years in equal payments.

The formula outlined above is used to calculate assessment in the following manner:

1) The Total Adjusted Area for a given parcel as defined above; 2) Multiplied by the Factor for the Zone in which the parcel is located (this product being the number of Total Assessment Units).
3) Multiplied by the Rate (dollars per Assessment Unit) for the fiscal year in question (currently set at $0.3300 per Assessment Unit). This rate is derived from the cost of providing the service, and does not include any additional costs funded by the City and carried forward as an increasing fund deficit.

The amount to be assessed upon current assessable parcel frontage within PMD No. 2 is $141,920.64.

Pursuant to Proposition 218, publicly owned lands are not exempt from District assessments. A total of seven (7) parcels owned by the City have been included on the assessment roll and are manually invoiced.
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ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act provides that the estimated costs of the improvements shall include the total cost of the improvements for the fiscal year, including incidental expenses, and may include reserves to operate the Districts until assessment collections are transmitted to the City from the County of Ventura.

The 1972 Act also provides that the amount of any surplus, deficit, or contribution must be included in the estimated cost of improvements. The net amount to be assessed on the lots or parcels within the Districts is the total cost of the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements; incidental costs; and adjustments (either positive or negative) for reserves, surpluses, deficits, and/or contributions from other sources.

A summary of the estimated costs for each District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 is shown in the budget on the following page along with the estimated net amounts to be assessed for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The rates of assessment are the same as the rates approved in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and prior years.

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CITY OF OJAI
FY2026/2027 BUDGET
LLD 1 LLD 3 PMD 2

ESTIMATED DIRECT COSTS
General Parts & Supplies $0.00 $0.00 $10,000.00
Public Works Staff Time $0.00 $0.00 $60,000.00
Contract Services - Janitorial & Pest Control $0.00 $0.00 $6,000.00 Professional Services - Preparation of Engineers Report $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $7,000.00 Capital Improvements $0.00 $0.00 $30,000.00
County Administration Fees $589.00 $586.00 $380.00
Electricity $52,500.00 $52,500.00 $5,000.00
Water $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00
Sewer $0.00 $0.00 $1,800.00
Total Direct Costs $57,089.00 $57,086.00 $125,180.00

ESTIMATED REVENUE
Estimated Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2026 $60,870.00 $60,870.00 $108,384.00 Estimated Interest Earnings $350.00 $350.00 $1,200.00
Farmers Market Fee $0.00 $0.00 $4,500.00
Balance to Levy 2026/2027 $48,073.72 $46,235.48 $141,920.64 Total Revenues $109,294 $107,455 $256,005
ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2027
Estimated Beginning Fund Balance June 30, 2026 (1) $60,870.00 $60,870.00 $108,384.00 Estimated Revenue Collected by June 30, 2027 $48,423.72 $46,585.48 $147,620.64 Estimated Expenditures through June 30, 2027 $ (57,089.00) $ (57,086.00) $ (125,180.00) Estimated Fund Balance June 30, 2027 $52,204.72 $50,369.48 $130,824.64

DISTRICT STATISTICS
Total Parcels 2,144 2,144 53
Total Parcels Levied (2) 2,131 2,138 53
Total Front Footage Levied (ft) 196,315.76 196,315.76 N/A Maximum Rate per Assessment Unit See table See table $0.4157 Applied Rate per Assessment Unit See table See table $0.3300 (1) LLD No. 1 and LLD No. 3 are overlapping Districts and, therefore, share a Reserve Fund. For the purposes of this Report, fifty percent (50.00%) of the Estimated Beginning Fund Balance has been allocated to LLD No. 1 and fifty percent (50.00%) to LLD No. 3. The total Estimated Beginning Fund Balance as of June 30, 2026 for LLD No. 1 and LLD No. 3 is $121,740. (2) Although LLD No. 1 and LLD No. 3 are overlapping Districts, there are seven (7) parcels within the boundaries that do not have front footage and are therefore only charged for trees in LLD No. 3. 112

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Reference is hereby made to the Assessor’s Maps of the County of Ventura for an exact description of the lines and dimensions of each parcel within the Districts. 113

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Parcel identification, for each lot or parcel within the Districts, shall be the parcel as shown on the Ventura County Assessor's map for the year in which this Report is prepared.. A listing of parcels assessed within the Districts, along with the proposed assessment amounts, has been submitted to the City Clerk, under separate cover, and by reference is made part of this Report.

If any parcel submitted for assessment is identified by the Ventura County Auditor-Controller to be an invalid parcel for the current fiscal year, a corrected parcel number and/or new parcel numbers will be identified and resubmitted to the Ventura County Auditor-Controller. The assessment amount to be levied and collected for the resubmitted parcel or parcels shall be based on the method of apportionment and assessment rate approved in this Report. Therefore, if a single parcel has changed to multiple parcels, the assessment amount applied to each of the new parcels shall be recalculated and applied according to the approved method of apportionment and assessment rate.
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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Calling for and Giving Notice of the City of Ojai’s General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026; Requesting County of Ventura Consolidation with the Statewide General Election; and Adopting Regulations for Candidates Statements (Procedural Requirement)

RECOMMENDATION

1. Adopt the following resolutions:
a. A resolution calling and giving notice of the City of Ojai’s General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the State of California relating to General Law Cities; and
b. A resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide Gubernatorial General Election and to render specified services in relation to the conduct of the Ojai General Municipal Election; and c. A resolution adopting regulation for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements.

2. Direct the City Clerk to prepare all appropriate documents for election consolidation and submit to the County of Ventura by the required date of Monday, June 29, 2026.

DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the requirements of the California Elections Code and other laws relating to general law cities, a General Municipal Election will be held for the purpose of electing certain officers. This staff report covers the actions needed by Council in order for staff to take the necessary steps for the City’s election participation. In accordance with Part 3 of Division 10 of the Elections Code, the City of Ojai consolidates elections services with the County of Ventura, namely Michelle Ascencion, Ventura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters and her Ventura County Elections Division. 117

Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election The City of Ojai General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, is for the following purpose:
 Electing one (1) Mayor for the full term of two (2) years (2026-2028); and  Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 1, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
 Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 2, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
 Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 3, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
The resolutions must be passed and submitted to the County of Ventura by Monday, June 29, 2026. A draft resolution calling for the November 3, 2026, election is included as Attachment A, and a draft resolution requesting Consolidation of Election Services is included as Attachment B. A draft resolution adopting regulations for candidates pertaining to candidate statements is included as Attachment C. The documents required by the Ventura County Elections Division are included as Attachment D.

City-wide Races: Mayor At-Large
Candidacy for the Mayor is open to any registered voter living within the City limits. This race will appear on the ballots for all voters within the City.

District Seats: City Council Member – Districts 1, 2, and 3 This will be the City of Ojai’s fourth Council election since converting to district-based representation.

Only voters living within each District will vote for candidates for that District seat on their ballot. Candidates wishing to run for the District 1, 2, or 3 seats up for election must live within the boundaries of District 1, 2, or 3, respectively, at the time they file their candidacy petition. They must also be a registered voter in the City of Ojai, registered to vote at their domicile within the District, and meet all other candidacy requirements as listed in the State of California Elections Code.

Candidates Statements and County Elections Calendar
The nomination period for all prospective candidates opens on Monday July 13, 2026, and closes on Friday, August 7, 2026. The nomination period is the time for all candidates to officially “pull papers” and then complete the requirements of a nomination packet to be included on the ballot.

A draft resolution is included as Attachment C adopting regulations pertaining to candidates’ statements. The resolutions must be passed and submitted to the County of Ventura by Monday, June 29, 2026, 2024.

Note that once the election process has been initiated with the adoption of the abovementioned resolutions, the next steps are listed in the County of Ventura Elections Calendar, included in Attachment D.
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COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Election of elected officials is beyond the scope of the adopted Goals by the currently seated City Council.

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff has budgeted a $30,000 in the FY 2026/27 budget to cover the costs of conducting the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election. Staff anticipates the total cost of the election to not exceed this amount.

Prepared by: Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk

ATTACHMENT(S)
A – Resolution No. 2026-18 Calling for City of Ojai Municipal Election B – Resolution No. 2026-19 Requesting Consolidated Election Services with the County of Ventura C – Resolution No. 2026-20Adopting Regulations Pertaining to Candidates’ Statements D – County of Ventura Consolidation Request Packet and Elections Calendar 119
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CITY OF OJAI
RESOLUTION NO. 26-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI,

CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL

MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS

REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE

OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of Municipal Officers; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 10 of the California Elections Code and related provisions require the City Council to adopt a resolution calling for a General Municipal Election and specifying the services the City requests be performed by the County of Ventura Clerk and Recorder/Registrar of Voters and other related matters.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Ojai, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a General Municipal Election for the following purposes:
a) Electing one (1) Mayor for the full term of two (2) years (2026-2028); and b) Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 1, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
c) Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 2, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
d) Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 3, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.

SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Ventura Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
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SECTION 4. That the in-person vote centers for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in § 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.

SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.

SECTION 7. That in the event of a tie vote (if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office) as certified by the Election Official, the City Council, in accordance with Election Code § 15651(a), shall set a date and time and place, and summon the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear and will determine the tie by lot.

SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9
th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA
_______________________________
Andy Gilman, Mayor
_______________________________
Date signed
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
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Bethany A. Burgess, City Attorney
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CITY OF OJAI
RESOLUTION NO. 26-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI,

CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF

THE COUNTY OF VENTURA TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL

MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE
ELECTIONS CODE.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ojai called a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor; one Council Member for City Council District 1; one Council Member for City Council District 2; and one Council member for District 3; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General election to be held on the same date and that within the City the precincts, in-person vote centers and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, Michelle Ascension, and the Ventura County Elections Division canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of § 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General election to be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Elections Code § 10418 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following purposes:
a) Electing one (1) Mayor for the full term of two (2) years (2026-2028); and b) Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 1, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
c) Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 2, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
d) Electing one (1) member to the City Council for District 3, for the full term of four (4) years (2026-2030); and
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be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide or special election.

SECTION 3. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the Elections Division to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

SECTION 4. That the City of Ojai recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any such costs.

SECTION 5. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors, the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, Michelle Ascension, and the Ventura County Elections Division SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9
th day of June, 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA
________________________________
Andy Gilman, Mayor
________________________________
Date signed
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
Bethany A. Burgess, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-__

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

OJAI, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR

CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE

VOTERS AT AN ELECTIONTO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, §13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides that the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidates statement; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Ojai desires to adopt such regulations in order to facilitate a clear process for candidates running for local elected office.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

A. That the City Clerk as the Elections Official for the City of Ojai strictly follows all Elections Code sections regarding candidate statements, word count standards, and the county voter information guide.

B. That pursuant to § 13307 of the Elections Code of the State of California, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at an Election to be held in the City of Ojai (on November 3, 2026) may prepare a candidate’s statement on the appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. If prepared and submitted, the statement may include the name, age and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate’s education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. The statement shall not include party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. The statement shall be filed in typewritten form in the office of the City Clerk at the time the candidate’s nomination papers are filed. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.

C. Candidates who choose to submit a candidate statement shall be responsible for the total cost of having the candidate statement included in the voter information guide or electronically distributed, including but not limited to those costs translating and printing further described in Section 3., below, as well as any additional costs for handling, mailing, and electronically distributing candidate statements.
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SECTION 2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY
A. Pursuant to the Federal Voting Rights Act, candidates’ statements will be translated into all languages required by the County of Ventura. The County is required to translate candidate’s statements into the following language: Spanish.

B. The County will print and mail voter information guides and candidates statements to all voters in Spanish, or the County will mail separate voter information guides and candidates statements in Spanish to only those voters who are on the county voter file as having requested a voter information guide in a particular language. The County will make the voter information guides and candidates statements in the required languages available at all polling places, on the County’s website, and in the Election Official’s office.

SECTION 3. PAYMENT
A. Translations:

1. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of translating the candidates’ statement into any required foreign language as specified in (A) and/or (B) of Section 2 above pursuant to Federal and\or State law.

2. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of translating the candidates’ statement into any foreign language that is not required as specified in (A) and/or (B) of Section 2 above, pursuant to Federal and\or State law, but is requested as an option by the candidate.

B. Printing:

1. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidates’ statement in English in the main voter pamphlet.

2. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidates statement in a foreign language required in (A) of Section 3 above, in the main voter pamphlet.

3. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidates’ statement in a foreign language requested by the candidate per (B) of Section 3 above, in the main voter pamphlet.

4. The candidate shall be required to pay for the cost of printing the candidates statement in a foreign language required by (A) of Section 2 above, in the facsimile voter pamphlet.

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each candidate filing a statement to pay in advance to the City his or her estimated pro rata share as a condition of having his or her statement included in the voter’s pamphlet.

D. In the event an estimated payment is required, the estimate is just an approximation of the actual cost that varies from one election to another election and may be significantly more or less than the estimate, depending on the actual number of candidates filing statements.

E. Accordingly, the City Clerk is not bound by the estimate and may, on a pro rata basis, bill the candidate for additional actual expenses or refund any excess paid depending on the final actual cost. In the event of underpayment, the City Clerk may require the candidate to pay the balance of the cost incurred. In the event of overpayment, the City Clerk shall prorate the excess amount among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days of the election.

F. The City Clerk shall comply with the requirements of Elections Code § 13309 pertaining to indigent candidates.

SECTION 4. WORD COUNT STANDARDS
In accordance with Elections Code § 9 each word shall be counted as one word subject to the following.

A. Punctuation is not counted.

B. Each word shall be counted as one word except as specified in this section.

C. All proper nouns, including geographical names, shall be considered as one word; for example, “City and County of San Francisco” shall be counted as one word.

D. Each abbreviation for a word, phrase, or expression shall be counted as one word.

E. Hyphenated words that appear in any generally available standard reference dictionary, published in the United States at any time within the 10 calendar years immediately preceding the election for which the words are counted, shall be considered as one word. Each part of all other hyphenated words shall be counted as a separate word.

F. Dates shall be counted as one word.

G. Any number consisting of a digit or digits shall be considered as one word. Any number which is spelled, such as “one,” shall be considered as a separate word or words. “One” shall be counted as one word whereas “one hundred” shall be counted as two words. “100” shall be counted as one word. 127
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H. Telephone numbers shall be counted as one word.

I. Internet website addresses shall be counted as one word.

SECTION 5. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All translations shall be provided by professionally certified translators.

B. The City Clerk shall allow bold type, underlining, capitalization, indentations, bullets, leading and hyphens to the same extent and manner as allowed in previous City elections.

C. The City Clerk shall comply with all recommendations and standards set forth by the California Secretary of State regarding occupational designations and other matters relating to elections.

SECTION 6. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the voter information guide.

A. That the City Clerk shall provide each candidate or the candidate’s representative a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.

B. That all previous resolutions establishing Council policy on payment for candidates’ statements are repealed.

C. That this resolution shall apply only to the election to be held on November 3, 2026, and shall then be repealed.

D. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

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Administrative Report
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager
Bethany Burgess, City Attorney
Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Consider Appeal of Planning Commission Denial | The outdoor storage and use of an existing walk-in freezer and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area located to the rear of Ojai Mountain Farm restaurant,
addressed 242 East Ojai Avenue (Design Review Permit [DRP 26-003] and Conditional Use Permit [CUP 26-003]). Assessor’s Parcel Number 021-0-140-370. Representative: Patrick Housh, Paul Poirier + Associates Architects. Property Owner: Verna Joy Adams; Applicant: Tony Yanow, Ojai Mountain Farm.
(Requested by Mayor Gilman)

RECOMMENDATION
That City Council determine whether to appeal the Planning Commission’s May 20, 2026, decision to deny a design review permit and conditional use permit for the use of an outdoor walk-in freezer and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area associated with Ojai Mountain Farms restaurant located at 242 East Ojai Avenue.

DISCUSSION
Appeals of decisions made under Title 10 of the Ojai Municipal Code (Planning and Zoning) are governed by Article 30 of Chapter 2 of Title 10 of the City’s Municipal Code. Section 10-2.30021 provides for appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Community Development Department and decisions of the Planning Commission. Subsection (d) of Section 10-2.3002 allows a member of Council to request the opportunity to discuss any decision rendered by the Planning Commission. During such a discussion, the Council may, upon an affirmative vote of a majority of its members, appeal any determination of the Planning Commission.

If the Council votes by majority vote to appeal the Planning Commission’s decision, then pursuant to Section 10-2.3004 of the Ojai Municipal Code, the matter will be set for a noticed public hearing before the entire City Council. During the public hearing, the City Council will be able to consider the proposed project in full, and conditionally approve it,

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approve it, deny it, or refer it back to the Planning Commission for further analysis, with appropriate findings. If the City Council votes by majority to hear the appeal, finding the matter worthy of consideration by the full Council, the entire Council may consider the matter. The Appeals portion of the City’s zoning code is included as Attachment A.

BACKGROUND | Ojai Mountain Farm, a newly opened restaurant occupying the former Osteria Monte Grappa space within The Ojai Arcade, is seeking approval of a Design Review Permit (DRP 26-003) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-003) for two related matters: the outdoor storage and use of an existing walk-in freezer, and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area at the rear of the building. On May 20, 2026 the Planning Commission denied the project.

A prior minor CUP (CUP 07-05) approved outdoor dining at this location in 2007, limiting the patio to a maximum of 360 square feet; the current application was proposed to expand and formalize that area to approximately 600 square feet, inclusive of dining, a path of travel, the freezer enclosure, and a small planter area.

The redesigned outdoor patio proposed a 30-inch-high solid steel fence with a combined planter and gated access, ten two-top metal tables with up to twenty chairs under one Sunbrella shade umbrella, and two four-top tables with up to eight chairs.

The walk-in freezer, standing approximately eight feet high and enclosed within a six-foottall wood screen, requires a CUP because all commercial uses in the C-1 zone must be conducted within an enclosed structure absent such a permit, per Ojai Municipal Code Section 10-2.503, Table 2-4, footnote 5. Staff found the revised proposal consistent with the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines regarding materials, colors, and orientation, and has determined the project categorically exempt from further CEQA review under Class 1, Class 3, and Class 11 exemptions. Noise measurements taken on May 8, 2026 recorded ambient levels of 55.8–62 dB, within the commercial zone daytime limit of 65 dB per OMC Section 5-11.04.

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the project on May 14, 2026, and raised concerns about the outdoor freezer — characterizing it as noisy, located on public property, and inconsistent with the Plaza's Spanish-themed character — and suggested that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) may be warranted given potential impacts to the Downtown Ojai State Historic District. Staff, however, determined that because the proposed improvements do not alter the contributing historic structure itself, no further environmental review is necessary.

The staff report and attachments from the May 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting regarding this item are included as Attachment B.

COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT
Goal No. 9 - Communication and Relationships

OPTIONS

1. Take no action;

2. Provide alternative direction to staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The preparation of this report and supporting materials are covered under the Community Development Departments budget for 2025/26. If the matter were to be appealed by a majority of City Council an estimated ten to twenty hours of staff time would be required to prepare reports. As mentioned, time would be covered by funds already appropriated in the adopted budget, and is recoverable from the applicant.

Prepared by: Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director

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Title 10. Planning and Zoning
Chapter 2. ZONING REGULATIONS
Division 4. LAND USE PERMITS AND ADMINISTRATION
Article 30. Appeals
§ 10-2.3001. Purpose of article.

The purpose of Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 30 (Appeals) is to provide procedures for filing of appeals of the determinations by the Department staff or Director, or the decisions of the Director or Commission. (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 101, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023) § 10-2.3002. Appeal of action.

Determinations and decisions that may be appealed and the authority to act on an appeal shall be as follows:

Any determination rendered by the Department staff may be appealed to the Commission, except any decision by the City Building Official can be appealed to the Building Appeals Board.

Any determination or decision rendered by the Director may be appealed to the Commission.

Commission appeals.

Any decision rendered by the Commission may be appealed to the Council.

The Commission may appeal any determination rendered by the Department staff or a determination or decision rendered by the Director, by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members.

Once the vote to appeal is passed by a majority, the matter shall be set by the Director for hearing by the Commission.

Council appeals.

A member of the Council may request the opportunity to discuss any decision rendered by the Department staff, Director or Commission.

The Council may appeal any determination rendered by the Department staff or a determination or decision rendered by the Director or Commission by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members.

Once the vote to appeal is passed by a majority, the matter shall be set by the City Clerk for hearing by the Council.
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The decision of the Council to affirm, affirm in part, or deny the appeal shall be final and shall become effective upon adoption of the resolution by the Council. (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 102, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023) § 10-2.3003. Filing appeals.

Appeals shall be in writing on a form obtained from the Department (for appeals to the Commission) or City Clerk (for appeals to the Council). The appellant shall state the specific reasons for the basis of the appeal. Appeal applications shall include the required fee, in compliance with the City's fee resolution.

An appeal of a determination by the Department staff, or a determination or decision of the Director, shall be filed with the secretary of the Commission within 15 days following the date of the final action for which an appeal is made, as defined in Section 10-2.2910 (Effective date).

An appeal of a Commission decision shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk within 15 days following the date of the final action for which an appeal is made, as defined in Section 10-2.2910 (Effective date).

If the last day to file an appeal falls on a legal holiday recognized by the City or on a Saturday or Sunday, the following business day shall be deemed the last day to file the appeal. (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 103, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023) § 10-2.3004. Appeal hearing.

Public notice of an appeal shall be given in the same manner in which the original notice was given.

A hearing date shall be set within 30 days of the filing of the appeal and determination by the City that all necessary materials are also submitted.

Filing of an appeal shall delay all proceedings associated with the matter subject to the appeal (e.g., issuance of a zoning clearance, building or grading permit), pending the City's final action on the appeal.

Joining an appeal.

Only those persons who file an appeal within the 15 day appeal period in compliance with Section 10-2.3003 (Filing appeals), shall be considered appellants of the matter under appeal.

Any person who wishes to join an appeal shall follow the same procedures for an appellant in compliance with Section 10-2.3003 (Filing appeals).

No person(s) shall be allowed to join an appeal after the end of the 15 day appeal period.

The appeal hearing shall be considered a hearing de novo and the review authority may consider any issue(s) associated with the appeal, in addition to the specific grounds for the appeal.

When reviewing an appeal the review authority may:

By resolution, affirm, affirm in part, or reverse the action, the determination, or decision that is the subject of the appeal;
Adopt additional conditions of approval deemed reasonable and necessary, and may even address issues or concerns that go beyond the subject of the appeal; or Disapprove the land use entitlement approved by the previous review authority, even though the appellant only requested a modification or elimination of one or more conditions of approval.
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If new or different evidence is presented on appeal, the Commission or Council may, but shall not be required to, refer the matter to the Director or Commission, as applicable, for further consideration.

When reviewing an appeal the review authority shall adopt findings in support of the intended action on the appeal. The nature of the findings shall be in compliance with the findings adopted by the original review authority (e.g., design review permits, conditional use permits, planned development permits, variances).

The Director or City Clerk, as applicable to the level of review authority, shall mail a copy of the resolution to the appellant, the applicant (if not the appellant), the Commission, and the Council within 15 days after the date the decision is rendered.

Included within this mailing shall be a City prepared letter for the applicant to sign, acknowledging that the applicant is in full concurrence/understanding with the final conditions of approval. The applicant shall return the signed acknowledgment within 10 days. (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 104, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023) § 10-2.3005. Effective date of appealed actions.

A determination by the Department staff, or a determination or decision of the Director, appealed to the Commission shall not become final unless and until upheld by the Commission. A decision of the Commission appealed to the Council shall not become final unless and until upheld by the Council. The Council's decision shall be considered final.
(§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 105, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023) § 10-2.3006. Resubmittals.

If an application is disapproved, the applicant shall not apply for the same or substantially similar discretionary entitlement for the same site for a period of 12 months. The only exception to this provision shall be in cases where the Commission and/or Council has disapproved the discretionary entitlement "without prejudice."
The Director shall determine whether the new application is for a discretionary entitlement which is the same or substantially similar to the previously approved or disapproved entitlement and for the same site. The determination of the Director may be appealed to the Commission, in compliance with this article.

The Council may waive the prohibition identified in subsection (a) above if the Council finds that, by reason of changed legal, physical, or sociological circumstances, reconsideration would be in the best interests of the City.
(§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004)
§ 10-2.3007. Applicable regulations.

All applications shall be subject to the applicable provisions of these Zoning Regulations, including the procedures identified in the following: Section 10-2.1805, Application Filing; and Article 29, Public Hearings.
(§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004)
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Administrative Report

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director
Maura Macaluso, Principal Planner
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2026
SUBJECT: Design Review Permit (DRP 26-003) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26- 003) | The outdoor storage and use of an existing walk-in freezer and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area located to the rear of Ojai Mountain Farm restaurant, addressed 242 East Ojai Avenue.

Assessor’s Parcel Number 021-0-140-370. Representative: Patrick Housh, Paul Poirier + Associates Architects. Property Owner: Verna Joy Adams; Applicant: Tony Yanow, Ojai Mountain Farm.
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That the Planning Commission:

1. Receive the information and presentation and ask clarifying questions of the applicant and staff;

2. Open the matter for public comment; and

3. Consider the resolution (Attachment A) and associated conditions recommending approval of the proposed modifications to the outdoor dining area located to the rear of the new restaurant located at 242 East Ojai Avenue.

Summary
Ojai Mountain Farm is a newly opened restaurant in The Ojai Arcade, located within the former “Osteria Monte Grappa,” tenant space at 242 East Ojai Avenue. The subject site has a General Plan Designation of Downtown Commercial (DC) and Zoning Classification of General Commercial (C1). The subject site is located in the thoroughfare corridor overlay (T-C-O) district, State of California designated Downtown Ojai Historic District, and within the Arcade Plaza Design Guideline area.

Proposed modifications to the outdoor dining area were presented to the Planning Commission in March and ultimately denied. The reasons cited in the denial were based on inconsistencies with the Ojai Arcade Plaza Architectural Design Guidelines and an increase in proposed footprint of the outdoor dining area, which extends beyond the originally approved boundaries, further encroaching into the public right-of-way. The Planning Commission expressed concerns related to access and safety within the Arcade Plaza area.
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The applicant has since submitted a reimagined and designed outdoor dining area for Ojai Mountain Farm that follows the Ojai Arcade Plaza Architectural Design Guidelines regarding the intended use and regarding its design including materials and colors.

Project Description
The newly submitted plan introduces a 30-inch-high solid steel fence with a combined planter and gated access. This new fencing approach replaces the previously proposed metal fence. The total outdoor patio area surrounded by the fence encompasses roughly 600 square feet. The 600 square feet includes an existing screened section that is approximately 84 square feet in area, adjacent to the rear of the building to the east of the rear door, screening a walk-in freezer and storage area, and also includes an approximately 18 square foot planter area adjacent to the rear of the building to the west of the rear door, ten two-top metal tables including up to twenty chairs canopied by a 16.5-square foot shade umbrella. The plan also indicates four four-top tables outside of the proposed umbrella area including up to sixteen chairs. However, in a recent conversation with the applicant, the applicant has agreed to reduce this particular table and seating area from four four-top tables including a total of sixteen chairs to two four-top tables including up to eight chairs. The total number of tables and chairs is reflected in the conditions of approval. All existing brick pavers would remain in place.

Outdoor dining at the rear of the tenant space has long been part of restaurant use in this location, consistent with prior restaurant tenants. Previously, the applicant secured a zoning clearance (ZCL 24-107) in January 2025 for placement of a freezer within the conditionally approved outdoor area.

The City Attorney later clarified, however, that such use cannot be approved through a zoning clearance, and further clarified that the Ojai Municipal Code requires all commercial uses to be conducted within an enclosed structure absent a CUP, and the outdoor placement of the freezer therefore required discretionary approval by the City. Specifically, the outdoor use of the freezer requires a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Permit. As a result, the freezer and existing six-foot high wood fencing are being requested for review and consideration through this new application.

The original approved conditional use permit for the outdoor patio area from 2007 is Attachment B.

The color board, outdoor furniture, and umbrella specs for this application are Attachment C. The Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines are Attachment D.

Background
The subject site has included restaurants over the years including Vesta and Osteria Monte Grappa, and in 2007, a minor conditional use permit (CUP 07-05) and director’s exemption from design review (MISC 07-35) was approved by the Community Development Director for an outdoor dining area at the rear of the building on City property.

The initial minor conditional use permit and director’s exemption stipulated that the outdoor patio area behind the restaurant must be confined to a maximum of 360 square feet. The 360 square foot area included the storage and planter areas adjacent to the rear of the structure within the east and west bounds of the associated restaurant building sides. According to Section 10-2.2413 (Conditional use permit to run with the land) of the Ojai Municipal Code, the previously approved 147
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conditional use permit for outdoor dining remains valid; however, the patio has been expanded and modified over time without proper review and consideration. The current outdoor dining area has expanded beyond the original approval. The expansion likely resulted from temporary outdoor dining permits issued during the 2020 pandemic to allow restaurants to continue operations amid indoor restrictions.

The current request seeks to amend the prior approval from 360 square feet of patio area to allow for a 600 square foot outdoor patio area. 360 square feet of the total 600 square feet is proposed to be for dining while approximately 240 square feet includes a path of travel through the patio, an enclosed freezer and storage area, and a small planter area adjacent to the west of the rear entrance to the building. This request falls under the provisions of Section 10-2.2410 (Modification of a conditional use permit) and under the provisions of Section 10-2.2012 (Modifications of design review permit) of the Ojai Municipal Code. Initially processed at the director’s level, this matter is forwarded to the Commission for review and consideration.

Noise | On Friday, May 8, 2026, staff measured noise levels within the current outdoor dining area of Ojai Mountain Farm at approximately 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. At both times there was a mixture of pedestrians walking and talking, nearby hammering and construction related noise, the constant hum of nearby HVAC condenser, potentially the sound of refrigeration or other utility equipment coming from the Rainbow Bridge grocery store, as well as the constant hum of roof equipment from 242 E. Ojai Avenue. The morning noise decibels at approximately 10:00 am ranged from 55.8 to 58 db where the afternoon decibels at approximately 1:00pm ranged from 58 to 62 db. Pursuant to Section 5-11.04 (Noise standards and limits) of the Ojai Municipal Code, the noise standards that apply to the commercial/industrial zones within the City limit the noise level to 65 db from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and 55 db from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) | A CUP is a land use tool which allows a land use or business activity which is not otherwise permitted under applicable zoning regulations. A conditional use permit is required for two use actions regarding the subject business and site. First, pursuant to Section 10-2.503, Table 2-4, footnote No. 5 of the Ojai Municipal Code, all uses in Commercial and Manufacturing Zoning districts “shall be conducted within an enclosed structure unless granted a conditional use permit.” The use of an outdoor freezer located on the rear outdoor patio area is not within an enclosed structure and for this reason requires a CUP.

Second, pursuant to Section 10-2.2403 Subsection (b)(5) of the Ojai Municipal Code, outdoor dining on public rights-of-way requires a minor conditional use permit. The subject outdoor patio area includes a dining area located within the public right-of-way and thus requires a minor conditional use permit. A minor conditional use permit was issued for the existing outdoor dining by the director in 2007. The proposed expansion of the outdoor dining requires a modification to their approved outdoor dining permit issued in 2007. The application includes this request.

Pursuant to Section 10-2.1802 Subsection (b), permit processing and environmental/design review shall be concurrent and the final decision on the project shall be made by the highest level of review authority. In this case, and consistent with this section of the Ojai Municipal Code, the CUP and minor CUP are processed to the highest level of review afforded by the Ojai Municipal Code, which is the Planning Commission.
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Design Review Permit (DRP) | The DRP process and procedures outlined in Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 20 (Design Review Permits) are crafted to ensure buildings fit their subject site and surroundings, promoting thoughtful development. The DRP process reviews design quality, compatibility, and zoning compliance before issuing permits. The procedure aims to streamline permit approval while maintaining thorough review.

The basis for approving, conditionally approving or denying a design review permit is expressly limited to physical attributes of a project as opposed to use, occupancy or considerations other than compliance with the standards set forth in OMC Sections 10-2.2004 and 10-2.2009.

Approval, conditional approval or denial of a design review permit shall be accompanied with findings, supported by substantial evidence, that the action is justified on the basis of the findings set forth in Sections 10-2.2004 and 10-2.2009.

Unpermitted Use | The proposal incorporates a detailed floor plan depicting the outdoor patio area located at the rear of the building. This area includes the placement of a six-foot by ten-foot commercial freezer, standing approximately eight feet high, positioned directly east of the existing rear entrance to the tenant space. The freezer occupies a portion of the rear yard that has historically been included in the total patio area but not used for service-related functions including outdoor patio seating.

A previously existing six-foot-tall wood screen—recently rebuilt to match the original footprint— encloses an approximately twelve-foot by seventeen-foot section of the rear yard. This screened area contains both the new freezer unit and an existing mature oak tree.

Pursuant to Table 2-4 found in OMC § 10-2.503, and more specifically footnote (5) thereto, any outdoor use in a commercial or manufacturing zone must be accompanied by a conditional use permit, even if the use is otherwise permitted. By opting to place the freezer outdoors, outside of the enclosed structure that is the restaurant building, the applicant necessitated an application for a conditional use permit. The outdoor storage and operational use of this area are now considered unpermitted.

This current proposal depicts this unpermitted use and is included in the application for your comment.

Historic Preservation Commission | The current submittal was reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting on May 14, 2026. At this meeting the Historic Preservation Commission was presented with the current scope of work and asked to comment on the project’s compliance with the Ojai Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines for staff to forward to the Planning Commission for their consideration. The comments included dislike of the outdoor walk-in freezer installation, specifically stated that the freezer is noisy, it is on public property, and not appropriate. Additional comments made by the Commission relating to the current proposal and condition of the project site included negative feedback related to exposed roof equipment, installation of a Life Source Water system, electrical panel, and destruction of the existing building.

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Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to be prepared in that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) recognizes both direct and indirect impacts to historic resources. Concluding that this project introduces substantial visual and environmental changes. Further, that the oversized modern elements obstruct pedestrian circulation and degrade the Plaza’s association with the Spanish theme intended for the area.

Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines | Staff finds that this application is consistent with the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines and the Design Standards set forth in Section 10-2.2004 (Standards) of the Ojai Municipal Code. The patio will include the use of a canvas umbrella to provide shade for the dining patrons while also keeping the patio open and integrated with the surrounding plaza. Umbrellas are encouraged in the design guidelines in semi-private patio settings per the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines as it defines the space while keeping it visible to the public. The umbrella will be made of high-quality cloth material (Sunbrella proposed) as encouraged in the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines. The patio remodel also continues a favorable orientation to the plaza with a low-rise steel boundary fence. The Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines encourage metal for stairway handrails, guardrails and decorative railings as well as for furniture. The existing screen around the freezer also meets the intent of the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines, as the guidelines state, under walls and facades, that wood should be used throughout the plaza as it complements the natural landscaping and the Mission Revival architecture in the area. The existing screen is stained wood which also meets the standard in the Guidelines stating that all wood materials must be properly detailed and finished, preferably stained, and not left in a raw unfinished state. The metal barriers, tables, and chairs are consistent with the form of other outdoor patio areas in the plaza, such as the neighboring patios at 308 East Ojai Avenue (Sam’s Place) and 217 East Matilija Street (Magic Hour).

Additionally, the wood screen freezer enclosure is consistent with other utility enclosures within the plaza.

Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the Design Standards required by design review permit applications of context, continuity, scale and architecture and the design standards of the Arcade Plaza.

General Plan Conformance | The Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan includes ways of creating and maintaining an inventory of land uses that provides diverse economic, social, and cultural opportunities. In reviewing this project and associated General Plan goals, the project meets the following goals:
 Reinforces the characteristics that make Ojai a desirable place to live; and integrates complementary land uses in a manner which minimizes vehicle miles traveled within the community (LU-3).
 Creating and maintaining places and opportunities for the residents of Ojai to interact, exchange ideas, and realize common goals of a unified community. Integrate plazas and focal points into new commercial and multiple family developments (LU-4).  Recognize and support visitor serving uses as an integral part of community life, and ensure that visitor serving uses and activities are designed and managed in such a manner that they are secondary to Ojai's small-town character and identity as a desirable place to live (LU-17).

Discussion
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Staff’s initial review of the request for a zone clearance for placement of the storage freezer included a site plan with the freezer located at the rear of the structure, adjacent to the west of the rear door.

Staff found this location to be potentially pedestrian restrictive as it was so close to the rear entrance.

An alternative location included placing the freezer inside the building. However, in order to install the freezer inside, an exterior wall of the building would be required to be removed. Removal of either the front or rear wall would have potentially required the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) as the structure is within the State Historic District and the structure retains sufficient integrity as it is a contributing structure to the Downtown Ojai State Historic District.

Removal and replacement of either wall would additionally have been financially prohibitive. A concern with the current location, east of the rear entry, was the integrity of the existing oak tree. An Arborist report indicated installation of the freezer would not be detrimental to the integrity of the tree and provided a tree protection plan for the concrete pad and freezer placement.

City staff’s mission includes supporting local businesses within the parameters of the General Plan and standards of the Ojai Municipal Code. The goal here is finding a path toward supporting this homegrown business plan.

Screening Method
Screening of the storage freezer is required, as all utilities and storage areas are required to be screened to the height of the utility/storage area. Consistent with the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines utilitarian equipment will include screens as high as the equipment, and hide storage and service facilities from public view and integrate into the building’s design.

The current screening is six-foot high wood material and used for storage as well. This initial screen was previously installed as a storage area for the tenant at 242 E. Ojai Avenue and the tenant next door to the east. The applicant is considering an overlap board panel screening feature proposed to be made of Douglas Fir and painted a shade of brown to blend with the color pallet of the Plaza which encourages darker accent colors.

Arcade Design Guidelines
Staff finds that this application is consistent with the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines and the Design Standards set forth in Section 10-2.2004 (Standards) of the Ojai Municipal Code. The patio will include the use of umbrellas, to provide shade for the dining patrons while also keeping the patio open and integrated with the surrounding plaza. Umbrella(s) are encouraged in the Design Guidelines in semi-private patio settings as they defines the space while keeping it visible to the public. The umbrella will be made of high-quality Sunbrella material as required in the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines. The patio remodel also continues the use’s favorable orientation to the plaza with a low rise, metal boundary fence. The form of the patio is similar with others in the plaza, such as the neighboring patio at 308 East Ojai Avenue, Sam’s Place, as they also have barriers and umbrella(s).

Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the Design Standards required by Design Review Permit requests of Context, Continuity, Scale and Architecture and the Design standards of the Arcade Plaza.

Environmental
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(CEQA) under Class 1 which consists of minor alterations of existing public or private facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, including additions to existing structures such that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; Section 15303(E) Class 3 which consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, including accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences; Section 15311 Class 11 which consists of construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.

The proposed project includes improvements on the City owned, outdoor dining area at the rear of a structure listed as a contributor to the Downtown Ojai State Historic District. The improvements do not include alteration of the structure, therefore, no further environmental review is necessary.

Prepared by: Maura Macaluso, Principal Planner
Submitted for forwarding by: Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director Attachments:

A – PC Resolution
B – Original (CUP 07-05) Conditions of Approval and Plans C – Color Board, Outdoor Furniture, and Umbrella Specs
D – Plans submitted on February 17, 2026
E – The Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines
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CITY OF OJAI
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 26-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (DRP 26-003) AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 26-003) FOR THE OUTDOOR STORAGE

AND USE OF AN EXISTING FREEZER AND MODIFICATION AND

EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING OUTDOOR DINING AREA LOCATED TO THE REAR OF A NEWLY ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT “OJAI MOUNTAIN
FARMS” AND WITHIN THE PUBLIC AREA OF THE ARCADE PLAZA AREA AND ADDRESSED 242 EAST OJAI AVENUE ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 021-0-140-370 AND THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2026, Patrick Housh, Architect and representative for the applicant, Ojai Mountain Farm, submitted an application for a Design Review Permit (DRP 26- 003) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-003), to formalize the existing unpermitted freezer and modification and expansion of an existing outdoor dining area located to the rear of a newly established restaurant “Ojai Mountain Farms” and within the public area of the Arcade Plaza Area and addressed 242 East Ojai Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the approved minor Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-05) and director’s exemption (MISC 07-35) for the existing outdoor dining facility at the subject site is currently valid pursuant to Section 10-2.2413 (Conditional use permit to run with the land) of the Ojai Municipal Code which includes that a conditional use permit granted in compliance with the provisions of Article 24 (Condition Use Permit) of the Ojai Municipal Code, shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the site, business, service, use, or structure which was the subject of the permit application; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has proposed an expansion of the outdoor dining area greater than what was approved in the original Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-05) from 360 square feet to 600 square feet, and the application is therefore being processed as an amendment to the original Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, outdoor dining areas on public rights-of-way (public property) are permissible subject to the approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 10-

2.2403 (Applicability) of the Ojai municipal code; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has proposed the formalization regarding the outdoor storage and use of an existing unpermitted freezer subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 10-2.503, Table 2-4, footnote no. 5, which requires that any outdoor use in a commercial or manufacturing zone must be accompanied by a conditional use permit; and 153
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WHEREAS, on May 14, 2026, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed this matter and provided comments, which comments were forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ojai Municipal Code Section 10-2.2003(a)(5) (Applicability) and Section 10-2.3102 (b) (Procedures) of the Ojai Municipal Code, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on May 20, 2026, for review and consideration of Design Review Permit (DRP 26-003) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-003), therefore considering an amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-05) with notice of said hearing sent to all property owners within a 300’-0” radius of the subject property and published in the Ojai Valley News at least 10 days prior to the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, after taking public testimony and hearing evidence from City staff and the applicant, the Planning Commission finds, pursuant to the findings included in this resolution and subject to the project’s Conditions of Approval included in this resolution, that the proposed Design Review Permit (DRP 26-003) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-003) are consistent with the City’s General Plan, City’s Municipal Code, and Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines; and WHEREAS, based upon the foregoing facts and findings for Design Review Permit (DRP 26-003) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-003), the Planning Commission hereby determines as follows:

Findings for Design Review Permits Section 10-2.2009 (Findings and Decision):
a. All basic provisions of these Zoning Regulations are complied with.

Justification: The subject zoning district, General Commercial (C-1) is complied with as outdoor dining is a permitted use subject to director approval. Additionally, the outdoor storage and use of the freezer requires Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Both are part of this Planning Commission approval. b. The following are designed and arranged so that traffic congestion is avoided, pedestrian and vehicular safety and welfare are provided and no adverse effect of any type on surrounding property will result:

Justification: The outdoor storage, outdoor dining area, structures and improvements included in this project will have no adverse effect on pedestrian and vehicular safety as all of improvements will be within the designated outdoor dining area of 600 square feet and the public rights-of-way of the Arcade Plaza. The patio expansion design is consistent with Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines as the outdoor dining area addition will be inviting to pedestrians however will not infringe on the existing public space and amenities within the plaza. No impacts to vehicular safety as the proposed modifications to the outdoor dining area is entirely within an exclusively pedestrian area. 154
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There will be no adverse impact on vehicular ingress, egress and internal circulation as this project does not include an addition or removal of a vehicular ingress or egress.

Internal circulation will not be adversely impacted as the expansion is within the designated outdoor patio area and will continue to provide pedestrian circulation within the Arcade Plaza area.

Setbacks will not be adversely impacted as the subject site has already been developed as a part of the Arcade Plaza, and the project does not include structural additions which would impact existing setbacks.

The height of buildings will not be adversely impacted as there are no additional enclosed structures nor alterations to the primary structures included in this proposal for approval.

The tallest feature of the patio remodel and addition include the singular free-standing umbrella which will reach a height of approximately 11’-6”, which is within the height requirement of the General Commercial zone.

There will be no impact on proximity to service as the site has the same use as existing and will not put additional strain on services, (ie. Fire and Police).

Fencing and architectural features included in the project are consistent with the property development standards of the municipal code and the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines and will therefore not pose an adverse impact.

There is no landscaping included in the project and thus no adverse impact will be posed, however the patio enclosure will include embedded planters, which will not adversely impact the surrounding pedestrian experience nor the consumer. c. The proposed lighting is so arranged as to be directed away from adjoining properties.

Justification: The proposed outdoor dining area lighting is directed away from adjoining properties as the proposed lighting will be capped, stringed, Tivoli lights, and/or strip lighting under the umbrellas, which will direct the light downward, solely illuminating the outdoor dining area.

d. The proposed signs shall not, by size, location, color or lighting, interfere with traffic, limit visibility or be so directed as to adversely affect surrounding properties or be in conflict with any provision of these Zoning Regulations; and
Justification: No signs are proposed as part of this review and consideration. e. In approving a design review permit for a development with direct access to a State highway as shown on the circulation element of the Ojai General Plan or any applicable and adopted specific plan, the Commission shall make the following supplemental findings:
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Justification: Existing open space and scenic vistas that can be viewed from State Highway 150 will remain protected as there are no structural alterations or height increases included in the project.

Performance standards of Design Review Permits are complied with as the project meets applicable Design Standards including context, continuity, and scale. The proposed improvements conform to the Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines and the Design Standards set forth in Ojai Municipal Code Section 10-2.2004. The proposed outdoor dining area incorporates one high-quality umbrellas that provides shade for dining patrons while maintaining openness and visibility to the surrounding plaza, consistent with Guideline provisions encouraging umbrellas in semi-private patio spaces. The design also includes low, moveable teak planters that preserve permeability and continue the use’s established orientation to the plaza.

The proposed outdoor dining configuration is compatible with other approved outdoor dining forms within the Arcade, including the adjacent outdoor dining at 308 East Ojai Avenue, which similarly employs moveable furniture. Accordingly, the project is determined to be consistent with the Design Review Permit findings related to Context, Continuity, Scale, and Architecture, as well as the applicable design standards governing development within the Arcade Plaza.

The site design and development of the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan as the General Plan encourages a busy pedestrian atmosphere in the Town Center of Ojai.

Key design concepts for new development in the Town Center identified in Figure 10 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan include a pedestrian design focus and creating lively spaces for both visitors and residents. The provision of outdoor dining is an important component of creating lively space in and near the downtown area. Additionally, there are no applicable specific plans, so the project is therefore compliant.

The project will not worsen traffic conditions on State highways, such as State Highway 150, which the site is primarily accessed from, as the restaurant use is existing thus the current proposed outdoor dining expansion would not generate more trips nor require additional parking demand.

No mitigation is necessary as the restaurant use including outdoor dining patio area was previously existing.

Findings for Conditional Use Permits Section 10-2.2406 (Findings and Decision):
a. The proposed use is conditionally allowed within, and would not impair the integrity and character of, the subject zoning district and complies with all of the applicable provisions of these Zoning Regulations;
Justification: Outdoor dining and outdoor storage and use of a freezer are conditionally allowed within the subject zoning district, General Commercial, and would therefore not impair the integrity and character of the subject zoning district as the proposed project 156
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complies with all applicable provisions of these Zoning Regulations. Zoning regulations pertaining to development standards do not apply as there are no structural additions included in the project.
b. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan; Justification: The proposed project is consistent with the intent of the General Plan as the General Plan encourages a busy pedestrian atmosphere in the Town Center of Ojai. Key design concepts for new development in the Town Center identified in Figure 10 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan include a pedestrian design focus and creating lively spaces for both visitors and residents. The provision of outdoor dining and outdoor storage and use is an important component of creating lively and usable space in and near the downtown area.
c. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses and would not create significant noise, traffic, or other conditions or situations that may be objectionable or detrimental to other allowed uses operating nearby or adverse to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City;
Justification: The subject site operates as a restaurant and said use will remain a restaurant. The project solely includes an expansion to the existing outdoor dining area and outdoor storage and use of the freezer and therefore will not impact traffic significantly with the negligible amount of new trips generated from the added capacity. Since the use of the site will not be changing and the outdoor dining is located within the Arcade Plaza where outdoor dining areas are encouraged, there will be no adverse impact on public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare.
d. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density and intensity of use being proposed;
Justification: The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density of use as the use as outdoor dining was accommodated for the previous tenant. The Arcade Plaza where the outdoor dining area is being expanded will be able to accommodate the additional seating, as the proposed outdoor dining expansion and outdoor storage and use of the freezer will not infringe on existing public walkways, paths-of-travel, and other amenities within the Arcade Plaza. Pedestrians within the plaza will have clearance through the plaza and the outdoor dining area itself is inviting, open, and well-integrated with the plaza.
e. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health and safety;
Justification: As the site has been used as a restaurant, connections to water, sanitation, and services have already been established. Those connections will continue to be utilized, and improved as needed. No additional measure regarding public access is needed as the site exists within the existing Arcade which is connected to pedestrian facilities and public 157
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parking lots within the central commercial district, and existing pedestrian access providing safe ingress and egress in and through the Arcade Plaza. f. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of CEQA and/or the City's environmental review procedures; and
Justification: The Community Development Director has determined the proposed patio remodel is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(E)(1) of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 which consists of minor alterations of existing public or private facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, including additions to existing structures such that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; Section 15303(E) Class 3 which consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, including accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences; and Section 15311 Class 11 which consists of construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. The proposed project includes the installation of several smaller free-standing umbrellas and metal fence enclosure to accessorize the existing commercial facility. Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary. g. There would be no potential significant negative effects upon environmental quality and natural resources that would not be properly mitigated and monitored, unless a statement of overriding considerations is adopted by the applicable review authority.

Justification: There will be no potential significant negative effects upon environmental quality as the site is developed, and the proposed project does not include any structural changes. Therefore, there will be no changes to the effects on the surrounding environment as the proposed use will also remain the same.

WHEREAS, The Community Development Director has determined the proposed patio remodel is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(E)(1) of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 which consists of minor alterations of existing public or private facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, including additions to existing structures such that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; Section 15303(E) Class 3 which consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, including accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences; and Section 15311 Class 11 which consists of construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. The proposed project includes the installation of several smaller freestanding umbrellas and metal fence enclosure to accessorize the existing commercial facility.

Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary.

NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OJAI DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The Planning Commission determines that the above set forth findings are true and correct in regards to Design Review Permit (DRP 26-003) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-003) and the associated CEQA exemptions, which findings are incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby approves Design Review Permit (DRP 26-003) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-003) as described and as an amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-05) in the staff report, as discussed at the May 20, 2026 public hearing, and as depicted in the on the plans subject to the following conditions. The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Ojai Municipal Code Article 10-2.30 (Appeals) of the Ojai Municipal Code.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
Project Specific Conditions

1. The project approval constitutes the City’s authorization of the following:
a. The modification and expansion of the outdoor dining facility from the originally approved 360 square feet area including 6 tables and 24 seats as part of conditional use permit (CUP 07-05) in 2007 to 600 square feet, 14 tables and a total of 36 seats located in the rear and within the public Arcade Plaza area of the existing restaurant “Ojai Mountain Farms” addressed at 242 East Ojai Avenue, including one free-standing umbrella fixed to the ground at a height of 11’-6” with metal enclosure as described in the approved plans;
b. The approval and continued use and existing outdoor storage and use of an eight foot tall x six foot wide x eight foot long walk-in freezer; c. The current conditional use permit (CUP 26-003) herein replaces the previously approved conditional use permit (CUP 07-05).

2. The outdoor dining use herein approved, shall remain exactly as described in the application approved by the Planning Commission, unless and until an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit is approved as set forth in Ojai Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 24 (Conditional Use Permits). No conditional use may be changed to a type of conditional use different than that use proposed and location described in this permit.

3. Any work to be done or storage of construction materials within the dripline of protected trees shall comply with the associated Tree Permit’s (T 25-020) Tree Protections Plan.

4. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

5. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Ventura County Fire Department. 159
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6. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Ventura County Environmental Health Division.

7. All furniture approved as part of the conditional use permit shall be maintained in good and clean condition and shall be replaced with the same type of furniture if it becomes deteriorated, or other acceptable furniture as deemed appropriate by the Community Development Director.

8. If the restaurant use is discontinued for a period of six months, then the outdoor walk-in freezer located on City property adjacent to the rear of the restaurant business within the outdoor dining area shall be immediately removed by the property owner of 242 E. Ojai Avenue. Failure of the property owner at 242 E. Ojai Avenue to remove the outdoor walkin freezer immediately, shall cause the city to remove the freezer and consider options for the property owner to reimburse the City for the expense to remove the outdoor walk-in freezer.

9. If the outdoor walk-in freezer requires maintenance or repair, then the outdoor walk-in freezer shall be repaired or maintained at the property owner’s (of 242 E. Ojai Avenue) expense within 30 days. However, if the outdoor walk-in freezer requires replacement, the outdoor walk-in freezer shall be relocated by the property owner (of 242 E. Ojai Avenue) within 30 days to within the interior walls of the business located at 242 E. Ojai Avenue, at the property owner’s expense.

10. Prior to expansion of the existing outdoor dining area, from 360 square feet to 600 square feet, and pursuant to Title 7 Chapter 1 Article 7 (Outdoor Dining Permits) of the Ojai Municipal Code, the business owner shall submit an application for an Encroachment Permit and received approval consistent with the Ojai Municipal Code.

11. Prior to the issuance of an Encroachment Permit the applicant shall submit plans for review and consideration to the Community Development Director indicating screening of all exterior utilities and mechanical equipment.

12. This approval includes the following number of tables and chairs within the established outdoor dining area: ten two-top tables with twenty chairs under the single 16.5 feet by

16.5 feet umbrella, and two four-top tables with eight chairs outside of the umbrella area.

Community Development Standard Conditions

13. Discretionary conditions of approval shall be included on the first page of the building plans submitted to the Building Department for the project’s building permit.

14. Within 180 days of design review permit approval, the permit shall be exercised in compliance with Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 32 (Time Limits and Extension) of the Ojai Municipal Code or the permit shall be deemed void, unless such approval is extended by the Commission for good cause either before or after the expiration of such time limit. 160
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