MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST,
OJAI, CA
Mayor Gilman called the meeting to order at 5:30 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.
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.
Unanimous Consent reached through the Mayor.
DISCUSSION
1. First Amendment to Agreement with Ventura County Behavioral Health for Intensive Services Coordinator for FY 2026-2027 (Operational Need) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Ventura County Behavioral Health for continuation of Intensive Service Coordinator services for non-emergency mental health and case management for unhoused individuals citywide, to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the Agreement's Not- to-Exceed Limit by $177,647, funded equally by General Fund (OTT) and ERF Grant Funds, for a new total Not-to-Exceed Limit of $371,955, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve Item 1, with modified conditions authorizing a shorter term of three months at prorated amount, allowing time to discuss with County Officials the Council’s provided direction, and return with updated contract with the City Attorney’s Office
The motion carried unanimously.
2. Concept Review for City of Ojai Speed Hump Policy (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION:
1. Review the recommendations for a City of Ojai Speed Hump Policy and provide feedback to staff; and,
2. Decide whether to adopt the policy at a future meeting or have it reviewed by
the Public Safety Commission.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Rule, seconded by Council Member Whitman, to request the advisory role the Public Safety Commission for review and recommendation of the item, as priority item and issue for the newly established commission.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. Council Member Town Hall and Panel Policy (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION: Review and adopt the Town Hall and Panel Policy establishing guidelines for City sponsored and Council member hosted town community meetings, including the use of City resources and compliance.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Council Member Whitman, approve the policy, allowing approval through Consent Calendar, and with minor language modification.
The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gilman adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
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Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approved: July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting