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City Council — 2023-12-13

City Council — 2023-12-13December 13, 2023

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BodyCity Council
MeetingRegular Meeting
Date📅 December 13, 2023

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Meeting Summary

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Present: Stix, Lang, Whitman

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At a glance

Legal Counsel Conference

  • The City Attorney informed the Council that the session included a conference regarding anticipated litigation.
  • No reportable action was expected for this agenda item.
  • No vote was taken during the recorded portion of the meeting.

Pending Housing Development Projects

  • The City Attorney outlined discussions regarding pending housing development projects.
  • Projects at 312 West Beliso Street and 412 Mallory Way were noted for an upcoming City Council open session.
  • Final approval of any development project cannot happen in closed session.
  • The Council is expected to provide direction to staff regarding these projects.

Existing Litigation

  • The agenda included existing litigation matters identified as Simply Ojai v. City of Ojai.
  • Additional existing litigation matters included Ojai Bungalows LP v. City of Ojai.
  • No reportable action was expected for this item.
  • No vote was taken regarding the existing litigation matters.

Full summary

  • Meeting: Ojai City Council Closed Session Adjourned Special Meeting Date: December 13, 2023 Location: Ojai City Council Chambers

Call to Order and Quorum

  • The Mayor called the meeting to order. A roll call was conducted confirming that a quorum was present.

Agenda Item 1: Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation

  • Discussion: The City Attorney informed the Council that the closed session would include a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.
  • Action: No reportable action was expected for this item.
  • Vote: No vote was taken.

Agenda Item 2: Pending Housing Development Projects

  • Discussion: The City Attorney outlined discussions regarding several pending housing development projects. Specific projects at 312 West Beliso Street and 412 Mallory Way were noted as scheduled for a City Council open session on December 18.
  • Action: The City Attorney stated that final approval of any development project cannot happen in closed session and that the Council is expected to provide direction to staff.
  • Vote: No vote was taken.

Agenda Item 3: Existing Litigation

  • Discussion: The agenda included existing litigation matters identified as Simply Ojai v. City of Ojai and Ojai Bungalows LP v. City of Ojai.
  • Action: No reportable action was expected for this item.
  • Vote: No vote was taken.

Meeting Adjournment

  • Following the agenda overview, the Mayor adjourned the open session to closed session to discuss the items listed. No motions were moved or seconded during the recorded portion of the meeting.