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Leslie Rule — meeting history

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Leslie Rule
Councilmember
Nonpartisan officeElected
102meetings
97attended
94spoke in
4404speaking turns
1bodies
415votes
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City Council

How they voted 7
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CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 3–0
Aye
Approval of Resolution Adopting the 2026 City of Ojai City Hall Campus Landscape Master Plan (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
County of Ventura Civil Grand Jury Report Regarding Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project (Legal Requirement)Passed · 4–1
Aye
Municipal Code Revisions (Legal Requirement)Passed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
Ad Hoc Committee Formation for Community Land Trust (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Concept Review - Building Code Options Return (City Council Direction)Passed · 4–0
How they voted 2
Aye
Council Member Town Hall and Panel Policy (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Council Member Town Hall and Panel Policy (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
How they voted 7
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
City Council Appeal of Planning Commission Denial | 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 and Council Member Rule)Passed · 4–1
Abstain
Recommended Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget, Annual GANN Appropriations Limit, and Salary Schedules and Adoption of Related Resolutions (Operational Need)Failed · 1–1
Aye
Zone Change (ZC 25-001) | Request for a zone change from Business Professional (BP) to Commercial (C-1) to allow for the sale of alcohol and bring an existing gas station “Ojai Gas” associated convenience store use into conformance regarding zone designation, located at 1124 Maricopa Highway, Assessor’s Parcel Number 019-0-180-070. The subject site has a General Plan Designation of General Commercial (GC), and the Zoning Classification of the site is Business Professional (BP). Property Owner: Ojai Gas Inc. Applicant: Ojai Gas Inc. Raad Abasi. Representative: Alan Nelsen, Marquette Consulting, Inc. (Operational Need)Passed · 3–0
2026-06-23Special Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 2
Aye
Options for Regulating Placement of Chairs for the Fourth of July Parade (Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Consider Change in Council Protocols from Quarterly Rotation to Annual Rotation for Representation by Council Members at City Commission Meetings (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
How they voted 13
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 4–0
Aye
City of Ojai Warrants for May 11, 2026 - May 24, 2026Passed · 5–0
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City of Ojai Warrants for May 11, 2026 - May 24, 2026Passed · 3–0
Aye
Confirm Appointment to Fill Inaugural Vacancy on the Public Safety CommissionPassed · 3–0
Aye
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)Passed · 4–0
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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)Passed · 4–0
Aye
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)Passed · 3–1
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Authorization to Purchase One (1) 2026 BMW Police Motorcycle (Operational Need)Passed · 3–0
Aye
Award Maintenance Agreement for Janitorial Services (Operational Need)Passed · 4–1
Aye
Award of Contract – State of the City Video Production, Scriptwriting, and Event Presentation Support (Council Direction)Passed · 3–2
Aye
Award of Contract for Communications and Social Media Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Operational Need)Vote recorded · 1–0
Aye
Award of Contract for Communications and Social Media Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Operational Need)Passed · 3–1
Aye
Award of Contract for Communications and Social Media Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Operational Need)Passed · 5–0
How they voted 4
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PRESENTATIONVote recorded · 2–0
Aye
PRESENTATIONPassed · 5–0
Aye
PRESENTATIONPassed · 4–0
Aye
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)Passed · 4–0
2026-05-26Special Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 3
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 4–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 4–1
Aye
Habitat for Humanity Project; Real Property Management/Disposition Options; Establishment of a Community Land Trust (City Council Direction)Passed · 3–1
How they voted 2
No
Appeal Hearing to Uphold or Overturn the Tax Collector’s Determination dated April 8, 2025 Enforcing Assessed Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”) and Penalties from Audit Findings (January 1, 2021 – March 31, 2024) against Cameron Larner business owner of Su Nido Inn, managed by B&W Inns LLC (“Appellant”) (Legal Requirement)Passed · 4–1
No
Appeal Hearing to Uphold or Overturn the Tax Collector’s Determination dated April 8, 2025 Enforcing Assessed Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”) and Penalties from Audit Findings (June 30, 2020 – March 31, 2023) Against Cameron Larner, business owner of Casa Ojai Inn, managed by B&W Inns LLC (“Appellant”) (Legal Requirement)Passed · 4–1
How they voted 3
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
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Appeal of Decision Granting Permit for Facility Use to Ojai Valley Pickleball, Inc. (Legal Requirement)Passed · 4–0
Aye
Consideration of the City’s Ability to Shift to At-Large Voting (City Council Direction)Vote recorded · 2–2
How they voted 6
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
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City of Ojai Warrants for March 9, 2026 - March 29, 2026Passed · 4–0
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Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing Project/DignityMoves Project Bid Affirmation (City Council Direction)Vote recorded · 2–2
Aye
Adopt Revisions to the City Council Protocols to Establish Quasi-Judicial Hearing Procedures (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Award of Maintenance Agreement for Pest Control Services (Operational Need)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Award of Maintenance Agreement for Pest Control Services (Operational Need)Passed · 5–0
How they voted 6
Aye
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTPassed · 5–0
Abstain
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTPassed · 4–0
Aye
PUBLIC HEARINGPassed · 5–0
Aye
Remedial Soil Excavation Located at 611 South Montgomery Street – Award of Contract (City Council Direction)Passed · 4–0
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Proposed Community Town Hall: Local Law Enforcement and ICE – Theory and Practice (Requested by Council Member Rule)Passed · 3–0
Aye
Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Eide Bailly LLP to Expand the Scope of Services (Operational Need)Passed · 5–0
How they voted 10
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City of Ojai Warrants for February 9, 2026 – February 22, 2026Passed · 4–0
Aye
City of Ojai Warrants for February 9, 2026 – February 22, 2026Passed · 5–0
Abstain
City of Ojai Warrants for February 9, 2026 – February 22, 2026Passed · 4–0
Aye
Adoption of Ordinance No. 972 Amending Title 3 of the Ojai Municipal Code to Add a New Chapter 9 Establishing a Public Safety Commission (City Council Direction)Passed · 3–2
Aye
Consider Approval of the Purchase of a Single Family Residential Property abutting City Hall Campus Located at 503 South Ventura Street; Accessor Parcel Number 023-0-090-040; General Plan Designation – Medium Residential; Zoning Designation – R-1 (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Consider Approval of the Purchase of a Single Family Residential Property abutting City Hall Campus Located at 503 South Ventura Street; Accessor Parcel Number 023-0-090-040; General Plan Designation – Medium Residential; Zoning Designation – R-1 (City Council Direction)Vote recorded · 2–1
Aye
Consider Approval of the Purchase of a Single Family Residential Property abutting City Hall Campus Located at 503 South Ventura Street; Accessor Parcel Number 023-0-090-040; General Plan Designation – Medium Residential; Zoning Designation – R-1 (City Council Direction)Passed · 3–2
Aye
Mid-Year Budget Adjustment - City Attorney/Legal Services Budget (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Council Member Town Hall and Panel Policy (Requested by Gilman and Rule)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Council Member Town Hall and Panel Policy (Requested by Gilman and Rule)Passed · 5–0
How they voted 9
Aye
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTPassed · 5–0
Abstain
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 3–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
Community Pool Options (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Letters of Opposition to Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Proposals Affecting Los Padres National Forest and Central California Public Lands (Requested by Mayor Gilman)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Letters of Opposition to Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Proposals Affecting Los Padres National Forest and Central California Public Lands (Requested by Mayor Gilman)Passed · 5–0
Aye
City of Ojai Style Guide and Branding Elements (City Council Direction)Passed · 3–2
Aye
Amendment No. 1 to Tripepi Smith Contract – Expanded Scope and Budget (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Introduction of Ordinance No. 972 which would Establish a Public Safety Commission (City Council Direction)Passed · 3–2
How they voted 7
Abstain
Confirm Appointment to Fill Mid-Term Vacancy on the Planning CommissionPassed · 4–0
Aye
Design Review Permit (DRP 25-010), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-007) and revise Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-05) | Request to modify the existing outdoor patio to the rear of the business “Ojai Mountain Farm” located at 242 East Ojai Avenue. Assessor’s Parcel Number 021-0-140-370. Submitted by: Patrick Housh, Paul Poirier + Associates Architects. Property Owner: Verna Joy Adams. Business Owner/Tenant: Tony Yanow, Ojai Mountain Farm (Request from Council Member Mang and Council Member Rule)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Energy Modernization Program Implementation (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Energy Modernization Program Implementation (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Abstain
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Adjustments (City Council Direction)Passed · 4–0
Aye
Concept Review: Expanding Existing Tree Ordinance Protections (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
No
City Council Goal Tactics Cost Estimates & Updates (City Council Direction)Passed · 4–1
How they voted 10
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
Adoption of Ordinance No. 970 Adopting Proposed 2025 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey and Retaining, Establishing, or Decreasing Posted Speed Limits on Certain StreetsPassed · 5–0
Aye
Adoption of Ordinance No. 970 Adopting Proposed 2025 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey and Retaining, Establishing, or Decreasing Posted Speed Limits on Certain StreetsPassed · 5–0
Aye
Consideration of Resolution Approving Agreement to Extend Timeline to Complete Surplus Property Disposal with Ojai Bungalows LP (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Aye
Consideration of Resolution Approving Agreement to Extend Timeline to Complete Surplus Property Disposal with Ojai Bungalows LP (City Council Direction)Passed · 5–0
Abstain
Appointment of Representatives to Local and Regional Boards and a City Committee (Operational Need)Passed · 4–0
Aye
Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC for Federal Advocacy and Funding Support (Requested by Mayor Gilman and Mayor Pro Tem Lang)Passed · 3–2
Aye
Agreement with Kiley & Associates, LLC for Federal Advocacy and Funding Support (Requested by Mayor Gilman and Mayor Pro Tem Lang)Passed · 4–1
Aye
Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Resource Group, LLC (Operational Need)Passed · 4–1
How they voted 8
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Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with MV Cheng & Associates Inc.Vote recorded · 1–0
Aye
First Amendment with Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP, for specialized legal counsel services related to a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and administrative hearings for the hotel Casa OjaiPassed · 4–0
Abstain
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Eide Bailly, LLPPassed · 2–0
Aye
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Eide Bailly, LLPPassed · 3–0
Aye
Introduction, for First Reading by Title Only with Further Reading Waived, of Ordinance No. 970 Adopting the 2025 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey and Retaining, Establishing, or Decreasing Posted Speed Limits on Certain Streets (City Council Direction)Passed · 4–0
Aye
Resolution: Protecting the California Coast and Public Lands from Oil and Gas Drilling and Exploration (Requested by Mayor Gilman)Passed · 4–0
Aye
Concept Review: Community Survey (Requested by Council Members Mang and Rule)Passed · 4–0
Aye
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Revised Survey Questions Regarding the Economic Diversification Element (City Council Direction)Passed · 4–0
How they voted 6
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation PlanPassed · 5–0
Aye
Approval of MOU with HELP of Ojai for Care PodPassed · 5–0
Aye
Approval of MOU with HELP of Ojai for Care PodPassed · 5–0
Aye
Ratification of Arts Commission Recommendations – 2026 Arts GrantsPassed · 4–0
How they voted 7
Aye
Appointment of New City Attorney and Approval of Legal Services Agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLPPassed · 5–0
Abstain
Approval of Fifth Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PCPassed · 4–0
Aye
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding RE: Development and Management of Tiny Homes at 408-410 N Montgomery StreetPassed · 5–0
Aye
Community Development Department Contracted Position | Project Compliance CoordinatorPassed · 5–0
Aye
Concept Review: Proposed Climate Resilience and Fire Preparedness Education Partnership with Nordhoff High SchoolPassed · 4–0
Aye
Accept Proposal from Consultant Historic Resources Group (HRG) to conduct the Historic Resource Inventory Survey UpdatePassed · 5–0
Aye
Accept Proposal from Consultant Historic Resources Group (HRG) to conduct the Historic Resource Inventory Survey UpdatePassed · 5–0
How they voted 3
No
Concept Review – Community Aquatics ProgramPassed · 4–1
Aye
Ojai Unified School District Request for $250,000 Pledge for Career Technical Education Facilities Program Grant Match for the Modernization of Matilija AuditoriumPassed · 3–2
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Climate Related Expenditures Report and Progress Report on Citywide Facilities Electrification Program with ClimatecPassed · 3–0
How they voted 4
Abstain
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 4–0
Aye
Help of Ojai Rental Assistance ProgramPassed · 5–0
No
FIRST READING | Adoption of the 2025 California Building CodesVote recorded · 2–1
Aye
CITY-WIDE | The Adoption of a Resolution Ratifying the Implementation of Article 3, Section 903, Article 3, Appendix B, and Article 4, Section 604.11 of the Ventura County Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 34 to be Effective within the City.Passed · 5–0
How they voted 4
No
Reappointment of Area Housing Authority CommissionerPassed · 4–1
Aye
Concept Review: Public Safety CommissionPassed · 5–0
Aye
Trolley Driver Pilot Benefit ProgramPassed · 5–0
Aye
Memorandum of Agreement with Space Launch Delta 30 for the Monitoring of Sonic Booms from Vandenberg Space Force BasePassed · 5–0
How they voted 10
Abstain
CITY MANAGER’S REPORTPassed · 4–0
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City of Ojai Warrants for August 25, 2025 – September 07, 2025Passed · 4–0
Abstain
City of Ojai Warrants for August 25, 2025 – September 07, 2025Passed · 4–0
Abstain
Approve the Purchase of a New Custom-Built Dais for the City Council Chambers in Kent HallPassed · 4–0
Abstain
Award of Contract – Business License and Cannabis Software Application and Administration (BL-0025)Passed · 4–0
Abstain
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE | Final Draft Survey Questions Regarding the Economic Diversification ElementPassed · 4–0
Abstain
Driver Labor Contractor Agreement with Fillmore Area Transit Corporation DBA Sun Shuttle and Transit for Trolley DriversPassed · 3–1
Abstain
Code Compliance Proactive ApproachPassed · 4–0
Abstain
Code Compliance Proactive ApproachPassed · 4–0
Abstain
Fiscal Year-End Report and Carryover RequestsPassed · 3–1
2025-09-16Special Meetingabsentdid not speak
How they voted 5
Aye
ROLL CALLPassed · 5–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
Award Public Works Agreement to Ventura Regional Sanitary District for Storm Drain Cleaning and Video InspectionsPassed · 5–0
Aye
DignityMoves Development Budget and SchedulePassed · 3–2
Aye
Concept Review: Allocation of $100,000 in General Funds to HELP of Ojai for Rental Assistance Program and Authorization to Execute AgreementPassed · 5–0
2025-08-26Special Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 8
Abstain
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 4–0
Aye
CONSENT CALENDARPassed · 5–0
Aye
Wildfire Safety and Risk Mitigation Services - Revised Ojai Valley Fire Safe ProposalPassed · 3–2
Aye
City of Ojai / Ojai Unified School District 2:2 Committee and Request for City Special Housing CounselPassed · 5–0
Aye
Rincon Consultants Phase II ESA Contract Amendment | PSA in an additional amount not to exceed $51,133 to Implement Remedial Action Plan Under Guidance of The Department of Toxic Substance Control, Located at 611 South Montgomery Street, Ojai Permanent Supportive Housing ProjectPassed · 3–2
Aye
Resolution Reinstating the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)/Second Unit Compliance Program Guidelines and Removing the Application DeadlinePassed · 5–0
Aye
Request for Reimbursement of International Conference Travel Expense for Council Member RulePassed · 3–0
Aye
Community Aquatics Center Programming and FacilitiesPassed · 5–0
How they voted 6
Aye
MotionVote recorded · 2–0
Aye
motion to approve I. I will second that. Any more discussion? Mr. Montgomery, please. Roll call.Passed · 4–1
Aye
Motion is understood. Thank you. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
move that we adopt. I second. Any more discussion? Mr. Montgomery, please. Pardon me, Mayor. You caught me in some paperwork. Not at all. ItPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion and a second. Roll call,Passed · 4–1
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
How they voted 1
Aye
Two Council Member Request (Lang and Rule): Review of Proposal Received from Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council and Options for Fire Hardening and Wildfire Safety and Risk Mitigation ServicesPassed · 4–1
How they voted 5
Aye
move to approve it. Okay. I'll second. Mr. Montgomery? Yes, Mayor, we're going to have a roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion and a second. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
Motion understood. Roll call.Passed · 3–2
Aye
move that we accept the recommendation of the 1.8 to 2.5% and also the classifications of assistant to the City Manager and Deputy City ManaPassed · 5–0
Aye
move that we approve, authorize the City Manager to enter a Professional Services Agreement with the Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce, servicPassed · 5–0
How they voted 11
Aye
Motion understood with a second. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
No
move to approve sending the letter. I'll second it. Okay. Roll call,Passed · 3–2
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
Motion passes. 3-2. Number 5. In Ojai Day, increase the contracted labor costs for the Ojai Day mandala to $5,000 or add it. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion by Mayor Gilman with a second by Mayor Pro Tem Lange to approve the budget as amended and also the recommendations including the GANPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion. Yeah. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion by Mayor Gilman with a second by Council Member Rule to accept the Ojai Fire Safe Council proposal as submitted, meaning all proposedPassed · 3–2
How they voted 8
Aye
motion and a second. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
move to approve it. Second. Second. Please. Roll call,Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion to approve this. I'll second. Thank you, Ms. Cervantes. Oh, any public comments on H? I know of none. No raised hands on Zoom, Mayor.Passed · 5–0
Aye
move to approve number two. I'll second that. Please. Okay, roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
Motion understood. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
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motion by Mayor Gilman with a second by Mayor Pro Tem Lange to approve item 5 as recommended. Roll call.Passed · 2–0
Aye
motion that we follow the recommendation that we receive and file the report on the City of Ojai staff vacancies and the recruitment and retPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
How they voted 4
Aye
motion to approve the consent calendar. I second. Mr. Montgomery? Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 3–2
Aye
motion and a second. Any more discussion? Let's do it. Roll call,Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion and a second to nominate Mang and Rule. Confirming. Thank you. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
How they voted 3
Aye
move that we approve the application. Second. Any more? Okay Mr. Montgomery Yes, Mayor. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion and I second Mr. Montgomery roll callPassed · 5–0
No
motion and a second. Yes we do Mayor. Roll call.Passed · 3–1
How they voted 3
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 3–2
Aye
motion Mayor Gilman a second Mayor Pro Tem Lang and I would like to read the ordinance language please The Parks Recreation Commission shallPassed · 5–0
How they voted 2
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
How they voted 5
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
move to approve Item B. Second. Thank You. Roll CallPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion and second. Mr. Montgomery? Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion that we reinstate Susie Taylor as chair of the Park and Recs Commission That's good. I second. Mr. Montgomery? Roll call.Passed · 5–0
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lang with a second by Mayor Gilman to approve as recommended. Roll call.Vote recorded · 2–2
2025-03-25Regular Meetingabsentdid not speak
How they voted 6
No
MotionPassed · 4–1
Aye
move to approve the consent calendar. I'll second. Any discussion? Mr. Montgomery. Ready,Passed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion. Second. Any more discussion? Mr. Montgomery. Roll call.Passed · 4–1
Aye
motion and a second, Mr. Montgomery? Roll call.Passed · 5–0
How they voted 4
Aye
move forward with the agenda so I will not do that but I will point out to anyone who wants to look at it that it's worth looking at Thank yPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion but I need a second. I'll second it. Oh great! Okay ready? Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion that we approve the proposed moratorium on roadway pavement cuts. I second that. Roll call please. Roll call.Passed · 4–0
Aye
motion I'll second okay that we approve yes that we approved the ordinance As proposed. Wonderful, okay. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
How they voted 5
Aye
Motion understood. Thanks. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
No
motion to approve consent items A through F minus E. I will second that. Any more discussion? Okay, roll callPassed · 4–1
Aye
motion by Mayor Gilman with a second by Mayor Rule to approve Item 2 as recommended for a one-year agreement. Thank you. Yes. Roll Call.Passed · 3–2
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–0
Aye
motion that we table this and bring it back thirty days from now at the next at them at the second March meeting. Second Okay. Roll call?Passed · 5–0
How they voted 1
Aye
MotionVote recorded · 1–0
How they voted 10
Aye
motion to approve the revised agenda? I'll second it. All those in favor? Oh, sorry! Mr. Montgomery, call the roll,Passed · 5–0
Aye
move item three to February 4th because it's unlikely that we're going to get to it tonight. I second that Mr. Weston Mr. Montgomery? Roll cPassed · 5–0
Aye
Motion understood.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion to approve uh the consent calendar items the rest of the consent calendar items I'll second. Thank you. Mr. Montgomery? Yes,Passed · 5–0
Aye
Motion and second. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion to approve the well permit. I second. Any discussion? No. Okay roll please Mr. Montgomery. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion by Mayor Gilman and a second by Councilmember Rourke to approve as recommended. Roll call.Passed · 4–1
No
Motion understood. Roll call.Failed · 2–2
Aye
motion is to work with staff to solicit more community input for feedback and return after goal-setting with that feedback. That's it? Okay.Passed · 5–0
How they voted 1
Aye
MotionPassed · 3–1
How they voted 3
Aye
move to approve. Second? I'll second. Okay roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion to approve Second. Okay, roll call please Yes mayor roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
Motion understood. Okay, thank you. Roll callPassed · 5–0
How they voted 1
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
How they voted 4
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motion that we have the ordinance seconded. OK roll callVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion by Council Member Ruhl, the second by Council Member Lange to adopt as recommended. Roll call.Passed · 4–1
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion was voted first last one I did that Rachel added on OK. OK alright roll callPassed · 4–1
How they voted 8
Aye
motion that we adopt item E as part of the consent calendar. Okay, I will second that Roll call we need it or ordinance. Oh, yeah roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion that we also adopt consent item F. Okay, I'll second it. Okay roll callPassed · 4–1
Aye
motion. So that the arm is... Okay, second? I' ll second it. To adopt the rest of the consent items. No, to adopt G. And then we'll vote onPassed · 5–0
Aye
Motion passes Councilmember Peruzza. Yes, on the remainder of the consent calendar.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion by Council Member Lange with a second by Council Member Rule to proceed with option B as recommended and friendly amendment to considPassed · 5–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion understood Roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion clearly understood by staff roll callPassed · 4–1
How they voted 2
Aye
motion we have a second and it sounds like we're all in agreement that we would like to get this going the Finance and Budget Committee. SoPassed · 4–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
How they voted 4
Aye
motion and we have a second To reappoint Commissioner Bennett, so I would like to call the question and You know, it's just a yes or no, rigVote recorded · 3–2
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motion is to return the Quillacy seat nomination to the nominating committee to return with a new nomination after completing a new applicatPassed · 4–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–1
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motion. Let's have the roll callVote recorded · 0–0
How they voted 12
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motion by Mayor Pro Tem Whitman with a second by Mayor Stix to appoint Robert Graham to the vacancy on the Planning Commission and extend reVote recorded · 2–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion? I'll second it. Okay. Roll callVote recorded · 2–1
No
motion. Okay, could we have a roll callVote recorded · 2–1
Aye
motion? Yeah yeah I think I was the second. Who even knows? To appoint Robert Graham to the unscheduled vacancy and table the three reappoinFailed · 2–2
Aye
motion. Is there a second? I will. Okay roll callPassed · 3–0
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motion by Mayor Stixx with a second by Council Member Lange to approve as recommended. Roll call.Vote recorded · 2–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–0
Aye
motion by councilmember rule second Lang to prepare the ordinance for review pending workshops provided by the individual council membersPassed · 4–0
Aye
motion understood. Roll Call.Passed · 4–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–0
How they voted 14
Aye
motion to approve? And I'll second it okay roll call, please Yes, ma'am. Yeah, we have to have a roll call since I'm virtual that's correct.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion by councilmember Francina second by council member rule with pulled item D from councilmember Whitman Roll callPassed · 5–0
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motion? Okay, we should already have the roll callVote recorded · 0–0
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motion and we have a second. Let's have the roll call.Vote recorded · 0–0
Aye
MotionVote recorded · 1–0
Aye
motion by Councilmember Rule with a second by Mayor Pro Tem Whitman to approve the item 2 as recommended with a one-year trial period and diVote recorded · 2–2
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motion by Mayor Sticks with a second by Council Member Francina to not approve the item 2 recommendations. Roll call.Passed · 3–1
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion by rule second by Councilmember Lange for mayor to be the voting delegate with Councilmember Lange as the alternate and if needed MayPassed · 5–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion is understood for the record roll callPassed · 4–1
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
No
MotionPassed · 3–2
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
How they voted 3
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motion and a second roll callVote recorded · 0–0
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motion let's suggest that the city manager select a neighbor who meets the criteria set out by the city good idea okay so go ahead and haveVote recorded · 0–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
How they voted 12
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
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MotionVote recorded · 2–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
No
motion to not have the new language and instead simply have a hundred day standard. Roll call.Failed · 2–3
Aye
motion is to proceed as recommended. Roll call.Vote recorded · 2–2
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion councilmember laying second council member rule to approve as recommended. Roll call.Passed · 4–1
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion clearly understood let's have roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
How they voted 3
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion by Council Member Ruhl with the second by Mayor Pro Tem Whitman to proceed to approve item two recommendations as stated. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
No
motion on the table? I'll second it. Okay roll call please Roll callPassed · 3–2
How they voted 11
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motion? I'll second it. OK roll callVote recorded · 0–0
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motion? Okay roll callVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion does.Passed · 3–1
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
moved by Council Member Ruhl with a second by Council Member Lange to adopt the resolution amending the salary schedule as presented in thePassed · 5–0
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motion, we have a second. Roll callVote recorded · 0–0
No
MotionVote recorded · 2–2
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–1
Aye
motion councilmember Francina second council member Rule to adopt the resolution to install stop signs at Grand and Drown and Grand and MercPassed · 4–1
Aye
motion clearly understood Roll callPassed · 5–0
How they voted 9
Aye
motion. Okay great, thank you. All right roll call.Passed · 5–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion understood by all Roll call.Passed · 4–0
Aye
motion by Council Member Lange, second rule and roll call.Passed · 4–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
Motion understood? Yes. Roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
move forward with the proposed pickleball courts and to delay the close of the city courts until these courts are usable, playable. Second?Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion by council member rule with a second by Council Member Francina. Let's have a roll call.Passed · 4–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
How they voted 1
No
motion from Council Member Lange and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Whitman to defer the consideration of the unscheduled commission seat vacancyVote recorded · 3–1
How they voted 1
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motion. Is there a second? I'll second it. Okay roll callVote recorded · 0–0
How they voted 10
Aye
motion by Council Member Francina with a second by Council Member Rule to disperse the allocated arts grants funds equally between all timelVote recorded · 2–1
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motion that we pass as-is the grants and then as soon as we can have that joint meeting and review the process. So is there a second for thaVote recorded · 0–0
No
motion in a second. Can we have the roll callVote recorded · 2–2
Aye
Motion by Councilman Francina with a second by councilmember rule to disperse the allocated arts grants funds equally between all 17 timelyPassed · 3–1
Aye
Motion by Council Member Rule with a second by Council Member Lange to introduce the ordinance of the Ojai City Council amending Title 10 ofPassed · 4–0
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move that we approve this ordinance of the City of Ojai City Council amending Title 10 of our Municipal Code. Okay, is there a second? I'llVote recorded · 0–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
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MotionPassed · 4–0
Aye
Motion by Council Member Ruhl and seconded by Council Member Lange clearly understood to adopt resolution 24 to be assigned establishing thePassed · 5–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
How they voted 3
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motion we have a second roll callVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
MotionVote recorded · 2–0
Aye
motion. Yes.Failed · 2–2
How they voted 7
Aye
motion Start our relationship with mr. Harvey I need one for the record Yes,Passed · 5–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
No
motion by Mayor Styx second by councilmember Whitman to a point Councilmember Whitman is mayor pro tem. Okay roll callVote recorded · 2–2
Aye
motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francina and seconded by Council Member Lange to approve the Regional Board Appointments for 2024 as we just decidedPassed · 5–0
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move to approve. Okay, second? Looks good. I'll second it. Roll callVote recorded · 0–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–1
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How they voted 2
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MotionPassed · 4–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
2023-12-12Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 2
Aye
Motion Lange, second Whitman to approve and to direct staff to return with an affordable housing awareness slash communication and educationPassed · 5–0
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motion to stand to support the community development directors denial of the appeal or the hardship exemption. Roll callVote recorded · 1–0
How they voted 4
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MotionPassed · 4–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion and we have a second so could we have the roll call please Weston? Yes and I did see consensus for that amendment to include. The goaPassed · 4–0
How they voted 8
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motion to approve the agenda except pull item number 2. I'll second that. Roll callPassed · 4–0
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motion by Councilmember Rule seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francina for mayor to seize her statement due to the point of privilege. Roll callVote recorded · 0–2
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion. I'll second that. As we have given many people over the time to come up. Is there...there's a second? Is there a roll callPassed · 3–0
Aye
motion, is there a second? I'll second it. Okay roll callPassed · 4–0
No
motion to approve from Mayor Pro Tem in a second. Yes. Okay roll call,Passed · 3–1
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
Motion understood roll call.Passed · 3–1
How they voted 2
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motion? Yes. Okay. Could we have the roll call please Weston? Yes, mayor May Pro Tem Francina Yes, with the understanding it's the first reaPassed · 3–0
Aye
motion and we have a second councilmember Whitman you second that no Okay roll callPassed · 5–0
How they voted 7
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
move forward with strategies and budget allocations of up to $200,000 for the maintenance of the City Hall campus property which includes InPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion by mayor pro tem Francina with a second by councilmember rule To approve phase 1 and phase 2 yes Roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion to table with the second does require a vote. Roll call?Vote recorded · 2–2
No
motion clearly understood? Yes. Okay. We're just voting for staff to... To bring back... To draft the ordinances for everything said tonightPassed · 3–2
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motion is to spend the rules and allow the item to be heard. It's eleven o'clock. Nobody can go ahead Continuing roll callVote recorded · 1–0
No
motion and we have a second. Can we have the roll callVote recorded · 2–1
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How they voted 7
Aye
motion. All right roll callPassed · 5–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
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MotionPassed · 3–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion yes.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion and we have a second so yes roll call.Passed · 4–1
How they voted 4
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–0
Aye
motion? Sure. I second. Okay. Roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion that our selection for the search firm be Ralph Anderson and Associates led by Heather Rentschler. So second? Why don't you second itPassed · 5–0
How they voted 2
No
MotionVote recorded · 0–1
Aye
motion. Roll call. Council Member Whitman? Tell me what we're voting again. To take no further action toward removal as commissioner, and thVote recorded · 2–2
How they voted 4
Aye
motion number one is to direct the city manager to return with a plan for convening a committee to consider the issue, as stated more eloquePassed · 3–1
Aye
motion is to direct the city manager to restart Soule Park and Ojai Unified School District negotiations re-interim and permanent pickleballPassed · 5–0
Abstain
motion is to set a date certain for the council to decide the fate of the City Hall Pickleball Courts with the city manager to recommend thaPassed · 4–0
Aye
motion and a second. Roll callPassed · 5–0
How they voted 5
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motion? No. OK, we will have roll call on the previous. I will second it if it requires my second. I will second it. OK, roll callVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Francina, seconded by Council Member Rule to not adopt the minutes as received by council in the agenda packet and tPassed · 3–2
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move forward with the execution of the plan. A second. All right. Could we have the roll callVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion wasn't it? Okay, then we meet on August 8th and we receive logistical advice Concerning the status of the pickleball issue and recommPassed · 5–0
How they voted 4
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MotionVote recorded · 0–0
Aye
motion. Are we ready for a roll call?Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion. And the resolution approving that. And second? I'll second it. OK. Roll callPassed · 5–0
No
MotionPassed · 3–2
How they voted 5
Aye
motion and we have a second we roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
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motion and a second. It's a pot in the kettle I think is what we're talking about here. Could we have the roll call please Weston? Quiet pleVote recorded · 2–1
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motion regarding requesting dismissal of the lawsuit in which you have now denied and indented a request that may return. Okay, thank you. RVote recorded · 1–2
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motion on the table to direct staff to draft an ordinance for consideration by the council that would require rental rate transparency. I'llVote recorded · 2–0
How they voted 5
Aye
motion and a second. Council Member Whitman roll call.Passed · 4–0
Aye
motion.Vote recorded · 2–2
Aye
motion from Member Demfrancino was to add language regarding the state Supreme Court decision. Use the word pending you know. Thank you. ThaVote recorded · 2–2
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MotionVote recorded · 1–0
No
motion. Roll call please roll callVote recorded · 2–1
How they voted 4
Aye
motion on the table first That we adopt the resolution ordering the work and levying the assessments for landscape and lighting and direct cPassed · 5–0
No
MotionPassed · 3–2
Aye
motion. Second. Good. Roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion would be to approve The submission to HCD and keep our fingers crossed second Okay, great. All right roll callPassed · 5–0
How they voted 2
Aye
motion Do we have a second. We were all second. Okay. All right. Are you amending your wish. Yes, I can, I will. Yeah, I will consider thatPassed · 4–0
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motion in a second we need to vote, we have the roll callVote recorded · 2–0
How they voted 3
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
MotionPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion to approve the budget. And we will return with the future workshop with the balanced budget. Yes, I did mm-hmm more or lessPassed · 5–0
How they voted 2
Aye
motion. All in favor? Do we need to vote on this, a roll call? Yeah because we're spending money. A roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion and we have a second so can we have the roll callPassed · 3–1
How they voted 4
Aye
motion and we have a second. Can we have the roll call? Yes Mayor, roll call.Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion in the second roll call,Passed · 5–0
Aye
motion in a second Roll callPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion a second could we have the roll callPassed · 5–0
How they voted 2
Aye
motion and we have a second. Could we have the roll callPassed · 4–0
Abstain
motion to second clear the roll callPassed · 4–0
How they voted 3
No
MotionVote recorded · 2–2
Aye
MotionPassed · 4–0
Abstain
MotionPassed · 3–0
How they voted 3
No
MotionVote recorded · 0–1
Aye
move item, agenda item number three to number one. OK, continuing roll call.Failed · 2–2
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motion March 5th. Okay so we would vote in that last made votes first. So the first vote would be submit to the voters at the March 5th 2024Vote recorded · 0–1
How they voted 2
No
motion. Could we have a roll callPassed · 3–2
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MotionPassed · 4–0