City Council in 2024

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

Members

2024 ▾

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Served all year

Leslie RuleCouncilmember, District 1
Rachel LangCouncilmember, District 2
Andrew WhitmanCouncilmember, District 3

↘ Left

Betsy StixMayor, At Large · December 10
Suza FrancinaCouncilmember · December 10

↗ Joined

Andy GilmanMayor, At Large · December 10
Kim MangCouncilmember, District 4 · December 10

Staff

City AttorneyNot yet confirmed by an official record.

City ClerkNot yet confirmed by an official record.

City ManagerNot yet confirmed by an official record.

Assistant City AttorneyNot yet confirmed by an official record.

Chief Deputy City ClerkNot yet confirmed by an official record.

Community Development DirectorNot yet confirmed by an official record.

Changes in 2024. December 10: Andy Gilman and Kim Mang joined; Betsy Stix and Suza Francina left (Ojai Resolution 24-40).

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Meetings in 2024 (26)

December 17, 2024Special MeetingVoter mandate interpretation · Pickleball operating hours · Quiet equipment standards · Sound wall proposal · Facility signage requirements · Policy effectiveness review December 10, 2024Regular MeetingLegal fees warrant description · Park and Recreation Commission nominations · Departing officials recognition · New officials oath of office · Earth-Friendly Management Policy · Energy Efficiency Ordinance concept · Rights of Nature Ordinance repeal · Closed session privilege waiver November 26, 2024Regular MeetingCouncil member indemnification decision · Libby Bowl management agreement · Tree ordinance concept review · Matilija Dam removal efforts · SpaceX launch vibrations · Holiday facility closures · Animal services commission update · Economic development disaster loans November 19, 2024Special MeetingOjai Valley Gymnastics Program · Liability and Insurance Concerns · Public Fundraising Practices · Staff Cost Calculations · Coach Reinstatement · Risk Management Consultant · Planning Commission Appointments November 12, 2024Regular MeetingRights of Nature Ordinance · Capri Hotel Appeal · Speed Monitoring Signs · Tree Planting Program · Fireworks Drone Display · Cabin Village Site Selection · Gymnastics Program Investigation · Tolland Landfill Capacity October 22, 2024Regular MeetingHistoric Preservation Commission Awards · Energy Efficiency Code Update · Arts Commission Grant Application · Spay Neuter Ordinance · Unethical Breeding Prohibition · Parking Fine Uniformity · Bail Schedule Update · Libby Bowl Concert Programming · Gymnastics Program Concerns · Fee Challenge Administrative Remedies · City Building Electrification · Rights of Nature Ordinance October 14, 2024Special MeetingBudget and Finance Committee re-establishment · Code of Conduct and Ethics adoption · Council member appointment procedures · Community member selection criteria · Social media and technology regulations · Transparency and conflict of interest disclosure · Gymnastics program special meeting notice · Tent town volunteer opportunities October 8, 2024Regular MeetingArts Commission grants and policy · Planning Commission appointments · Soule Park Master Plan opposition · Unethical animal breeding ordinance · Mandatory sterilization ordinance amendments · Short-term rental citation hearing · Tennis court scheduling conflict · Soule Park bike trail discussion September 24, 2024Regular MeetingPlanning Commission appointments · Companion animal breeding ordinance · Earth-friendly pesticide policy · Rights of Nature ordinance · Reach Code enforcement suspension · Outdoor vendor market regulations · Housing trust and homebuyer assistance · Accessory dwelling unit incentives September 10, 2024Regular MeetingCabin Village site vetting · Residency ordinance adoption · Traffic Motor Officer proposal · General Plan contract modification · Budget surplus fund allocation · Community Wildfire Protection Plan · League of California Cities delegate August 27, 2024Regular MeetingCabin Village site selection · Cabin Village security services · Cabin Village community engagement · Council member compensation · Residency requirement ordinance · Oil and gas phase-out resolution · Pavement rehabilitation contracts · Arts Commission Kent Hall installation July 9, 2024Regular MeetingTiny homes supportive housing project · Council residency termination ordinance · City council member compensation · Citywide salary schedule amendments · Building and safety services contract · Agenda management software system · City attorney legal services agreement · City manager employment agreement amendment June 25, 2024Regular MeetingSupportive housing grant committee · Active Transportation Plan contract · Fiscal year budget adoption · Climate action funding allocation · Equipment replacement electrification · Animal Services director search · Homeless encampment project update June 11, 2024Regular MeetingCommission appointment process · Fiscal year budget overview · Encampment resolution fund grant · St Francis Challenge service agreement · Property acquisition for homeless services · Pickleball courts initiative petition May 28, 2024Regular MeetingLavender Inn expansion permit · Director salary schedule amendment · Commission appointment ordinance revision · Stop sign installation resolutions · Ballot measure tax discussion · Real property negotiations closed session · Public employee performance evaluations May 14, 2024Regular MeetingInternational City of Peace presentation · Habitat for Humanity affordable housing MOU · Landscape and lighting district assessments · Soule Park lighting and tree maintenance · Pickleball court initiative measure impacts report · Soule Park pickleball court construction contract · Artisan market stakeholder input meeting April 23, 2024Regular MeetingFive-Year Capital Improvement Program · Affordable Housing Design Review · Temporary Encampment Expansion · Active Transportation Program Extension · Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendment · Plastic Bag Ordinance Loophole · Rodenticide Ban Proposal April 9, 2024Regular MeetingArts Commission appointment · Ventura County broadband project · Planning Commission appointment · Short-term rental ordinance · Enforcement mechanisms and penalties · Private civil suit provisions · Habitat for Humanity property · Water rights litigation March 26, 2024Regular Meeting2023 Crime statistics review · Traffic enforcement and homeless plans · REACH Code litigation · Property owner appeal · Soule Park pickleball courts · Annual budget preparation · Capital Improvement Program March 12, 2024Regular MeetingUnhoused encampment relocation · Pickleball initiative petition · Fiscal year goals objectives · Litigation appeal resolution · Staff efficiency options · Boards commissions vacancies · Library programs update February 27, 2024Regular MeetingShort-term rental ordinance exemption · General Plan update · Climate Action Plan · Tourism Management Plan · Housing overlay policy · Glue trap prohibition · Youth Council presentation February 26, 2024Special MeetingResolution affirming International City of Peace · Ceasefire call for Israel and Palestinians · Revised resolution language and clauses · Humanitarian crisis in Rafah · Release of political prisoners · Unconditional military aid to Israel · Neutral peacekeeping presence February 13, 2024Regular MeetingOjai Arts Commission Grants · Title 10 Ordinance Revisions · Short-Term Rental Regulations · City Salary Schedule Amendments · Ojai Valley Inn Ceasefire Resolution · Gun Shop Zoning Regulations · Library Program Updates · Traffic Safety Concerns January 30, 2024Special MeetingSoule Park pickleball development · Ventura County collaboration · City Hall courts extension · Pickleball noise mitigation · Court operating hours · Quiet equipment requirements · Soule Park construction timeline January 23, 2024Regular MeetingArts grant awards ratification · City Manager employment agreement · Mayor Pro Tem appointment · Regional board appointments · Encampment resolution grant application · Rent stabilization ordinance update · Arts grant application process January 9, 2024Special MeetingCity Manager Appointment · Interim City Manager Appointment · Pickleball Special Meeting · Slope Park Memorandum Understanding · Glue Traps