Ojai City Council Special Meeting

Traffic Study Resolution

• Staff presented a traffic volume study noting challenges with data collection on low-volume streets.
• Discussion covered speed limits and safety corridors under AB 43 for specific local roads.
• Council allocated $52,000 to receive the report and recommended lowering the Quiama speed limit.

Energy Modernization Program

• Climatech presented a Citywide Energy Modernization Program involving electrification and solar installation.
• The proposal aims to utilize Inflation Reduction Act incentives and Clean Power Alliance grants.
• Council approved a motion to move forward with the work plan to meet federal deadlines.

Council Dais Proposal

• Staff presented a design for a new custom-built Council dais with paperless capabilities.
• The proposal features a horseshoe shape designed to improve ADA compliance and safety.
• Council approved the design and associated cost estimate for the facility improvement.

Administrative Actions

• Council discussed creating a valley-wide traffic committee involving community and MAC representatives.
• Members received informational updates on student council meetings and water adjudication developments.
• Upcoming meeting schedules were reviewed to coordinate with Mayor travel requirements.

• The City Council meeting addressed a traffic study, a climate expenditure report, a new council dais, and administrative scheduling.

Traffic Study

• The meeting began with a review of the traffic volume study. A traffic engineer explained the methodology for data collection, noting that due to low volume on certain streets, he had to go out numerous times to even have enough cars to, you know, to collect data. Discussion focused on speed limits, safety corridors under AB 43, and specific concerns regarding Cuyama, Quiama, Creek Road, and Arbolada. Public commenters emphasized safety issues, congestion, and stop sign violations. The Council moved to allocate $52,000 and receive the report, with a specific recommendation to lower the Quiama speed limit to 20 mph.

Climate Initiatives

• Climatech presented a Citywide Energy Modernization Program involving electrification, HVAC replacement, and solar installation. The proposal aims to utilize Inflation Reduction Act incentives and Clean Power Alliance grants to modernize city facilities. The Council approved a motion to move forward with the work plan expeditiously to meet upcoming federal deadlines.

Facility Improvements

• A proposal for a new, custom-built City Council dais was presented. The design features a horseshoe shape, paperless capabilities, and improved ADA compliance and safety. The Council approved the design and estimate.

Administrative Items

• Council discussed upcoming meeting schedules related to the Mayor's travel and the creation of a valley-wide traffic committee involving community and Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) representatives. Council members also provided updates on student council meetings and water adjudication developments.