City Council

The City Council is the elected governing body of the City of Ojai.

Meets about twice a month.

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Members

Andrew WhitmanCouncilmember
Andy GilmanMayor
Brad StewardCommissioner
Bruce HansonCommissioner
Jonathan ChesleyCommissioner
Judy MurphyCommissioner
Katrina Rice SchmidtCommissioner
Kim MangMayor Pro Tem
Leslie RuleCouncilmember
Rachel LangCouncilmember

Staff

Ben HarveyCity Manager
Bethany BurgessCity Attorney
Brenda ChoFinance Director
Captain Tyler AbbottPolice Chief
Lucas SeibertCommunity Development Director
Steve QuiliciCity Clerk
Taylor AndersonAssistant City Attorney
Weston MontgomeryChief Deputy City Clerk

Upcoming meetings

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Recent meetings

August 18, 2026Special MeetingCommunication tower Fire Station 21 · City Manager performance review · City Council goals progress · Wildfire safety fuel reduction · Bike path project options · Economic action plan diversification · Community survey timing · Future agenda items August 11, 2026Regular MeetingChamber of Commerce services agreement · Permanent supportive housing Grand Jury report · Development management agreement amendment · Supportive housing operator RFP · Libby Bowl scheduling review · Stormwater monitoring cost sharing · Electric trolley grant funding · Water adjudication proposal July 14, 2026Regular MeetingCity Hall Landscape Master Plan · Civil Grand Jury Housing Report · Municipal Code Revisions · Contracted Services Review · Affordable Housing Agreement · Community Land Trust Committee · Building Code Home Hardening June 30, 2026Special MeetingBehavioral Health Contract Extension · Speed Hump Policy Criteria · Public Safety Commission Referral · Town Hall Authorization Policy June 23, 2026Special MeetingCity Manager performance evaluation · Closed session agenda review · Closed session public comment · Closed session report · City Attorney report · Council roll call · Pledge of Allegiance June 23, 2026Regular MeetingWildfire risk mitigation and assessments · Animal services agreement renewal · Biodiversity and environmental protections resolution · Commission appointments · Restaurant outdoor dining and freezer appeal · Fiscal year budget and reserve calculations · Gas station zone change request · Social media policy and code of conduct June 16, 2026Special MeetingFourth of July chair regulation · Well construction ordinance repeal · Council commission liaison protocols June 11, 2026Special Meeting4th of July parade chairs · public right-of-way placement · ADA sidewalk accessibility · permit process for spots · furniture type restrictions · Burns v. Rule litigation · special meeting scheduling June 9, 2026Regular MeetingPolice motorcycle replacement · Janitorial services contract · Communications contracts and committee · Water adjudication progress · Transportation audit findings · Soule Park management concept · Future policy drafting items June 2, 2026Special MeetingCommunity Aquatics Program Implementation · Lifeguard Salary Schedule Resolution · OUSD Facilities Use Agreement · Zarzodi Park Playground RFP · Employee Cost Of Living Adjustment · City Employee Handbook Updates May 28, 2026Special MeetingTree Ordinance Permit Requirements · Tree Ordinance Enforcement Policies · Fire Safety Coordination Standards · Measure C Funding Allocation · Ordinance Adoption Process · Homeowner Mitigation Incentives May 26, 2026Regular MeetingHistoric Preservation Month proclamation · City Commission appointments · At-Large voting system shift · Aspire Broadband fiber agreement · Maintenance District assessment levy · Capital Improvement Program review · Cannabis regulation and lounge licensing May 26, 2026Special MeetingClosed session agenda approval · Employee Cost of Living Adjustment · City Manager salary adjustment · New accountant hiring salary · Closed session attorney reporting · Future closed session scheduling · Staff information presentation direction May 12, 2026Special MeetingSunido Inn tax appeal · Casa Ojai Inn tax appeal · Transient Occupancy Tax definition · Ancillary fees taxability · Audit methodology challenges · Penalty and interest waivers · Measure C interpretation May 12, 2026Regular MeetingPedestrian safety improvements · Speed hump policy draft · Public entity claims resolution · Montgomery Street property conveyance · Community Land Trust proposal April 28, 2026Regular MeetingInterface 2-1-1 Ventura County services · City Manager departmental updates · Libbey Park pickleball permit appeal · Voting system demographic study · Meeting structure and frequency · Cuyama Road traffic safety concerns · Archaeological site protection resolution April 16, 2026Special MeetingHabitat for Humanity project · Property disposition options · Community land trust model · Land entitlements approval · Land value appraisal · Traffic mitigation measures · Local preference policies April 14, 2026Regular MeetingKroll forensic review progress · Green Valley tree planting initiative · Library renovation schedule · AT&T lot zoning enforcement · Cabin Village housing project · City Council protocol revisions · Pest control services contract · Libby Bowl air conditioning installation April 7, 2026Special MeetingOjai Avenue litigation exposure · Tree ordinance definitions · Pruning standards and costs · Fire safety and defensible space · Utility line clearance · Public education and process March 24, 2026Regular MeetingWorld Parkinson's Day proclamation · MyOjai mobile application update · Habitat for Humanity affordable housing · Permanent supportive housing feasibility · Dignity Moves expenditure summary · Soil remediation contract award · Law enforcement and ICE town hall · Professional services agreement amendment March 10, 2026Regular MeetingCity Hall Campus Master Plan · Financial Control and Reserve Policy · Dignity Moves Project Expenditures · New Commission Ordinance 972 · Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project · South Ventura Street Property Acquisition · Legal Services Budget Amendment · Green Coalition Campus Restoration Program · Town Hall and Panel Policy · Branded Uniforms and Swag Expenditures February 24, 2026Regular MeetingFire Safe Council quarterly report · City Manager administrative updates · Warrants payments and AI purchase · Arts Commission appointment · Council goals and tactics prioritization · Community pool pilot program · Federal oil and gas leasing opposition · Microsoft 365 license upgrade · City logo and branding adoption · Public Safety Commission establishment February 24, 2026Special MeetingHistoric District Outreach Education · Historic Resources Survey Update · Historic Resource Reports Budget · Ad Hoc Committee Extension · Railroad Heritage Trail Signs February 10, 2026Regular MeetingEnergy Modernization Program · Cabin Village Housing Project · Mid-Year Budget Adjustment · Tree Ordinance Protections · Campaign Disclosure Filing · Accountant Salary Schedule · Goals and Tactics Document · Trolley Route Pilot

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