Ojai City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 PM KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA Mayor Gilman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Mayor Gilman, Mayor Pro Tem Mang, and Council Members Rule, Lang, and Whitman. Also present: City Manager Harvey, City Attorney Burgess, Assistant to the City Manager Cervantes, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Montgomery. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief Deputy City Clerk Montgomery led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS 1. Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council to Provide a Quarterly Update COMMISSION REPORTS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Harvey provided an oral report PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR

2. City of Ojai Warrants for May 25, 2026 - June 07, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 3. Treasurer's Monthly Report of Cash and Investments for the City of Ojai as of May 31, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 4. Minutes - Planning Commission RECOMMENDATION: Received and file. 5. Annual Request for Services – Ventura County Animal Services RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the Animal Services Agreement with Ventura County to exercise the second, one-year renewal period and extend the Agreement through June 30, 2027, and submit the annual Service Level Request to Ventura County Animal Services for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, at the existing service level and for the updated service costs identified in Attachment A. 6. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the City of Ojai’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy and replace prior resolutions and policies relating to the City’s Statement of Investment Policy, including but not limited to, the provisions contained within Investment Policy Resolution 25-25 adopted June 24, 2025. 7. Award Amendment No. 1 to Ventura Regional Sanitary District (VRSD) for Storm Drain Cleaning and Video Inspections for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST-3007) (Operational Need) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 (PW Agreement No. 2025-31A) to the existing agreement with Ventura Regional Sanitary District (VRSD, a special district) for continued storm drain cleaning and video inspection services in support of the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST-3007), increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $51,781 for a total authorized expenditure of $109,629, and extending the term through December 30, 2026. 8. Resolution Expressing Support for Conservation of Local Biodiversity and Stewardship of Natural, Coastal, and Public Lands RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution expressing support for the conservation of local biodiversity and the stewardship of natural, coastal, and public lands within the City of Ojai. 9. City Council Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Approve.

10. Commission Appointments RECOMMENDATION: Confirm nomination of applicant Raymond Sims as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (two-year term ending May 2028), Brenna Furness as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (two-year term ending May 2028), and confirm reappointment of Suzi Taylor as Parks and Recreation Commissioner (four-year term ending May 2030). Council Member Rule pulled Items 5 and 8. Mayor Gilman pulled Item 10. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, Item 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Rule, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve Item 5. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Rule, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve Item 8. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Council Member Whitman, to approve Item 10. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. 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) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive the Administrative Report and Presentation from Staff and the Applicant; 2. Take Public Comment on this matter; and

3. Consider a resolution (Attachment A) approving the outdoor storage and use of an existing walk-in freezer and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area located at 242 East Ojai Avenue, consistent with the findings associated with the Design Review Permit and Conditional Use Permit and subject to the conditions of approval, and finding that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. Council members made ex parte disclosures. Mayor Gilman opened the public hearing, accepted public comment, and closed the public hearing. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lang, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve the recommended Resolution with revisions to reflect a conditional and temporary, six-month approval of the freezer and the expanded outdoor dining area, and to return to City Council with an update regarding efforts to use a different freezer at the first regular meeting in August. Motion carried 4-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Mang dissenting.). Council Member Whitman exited the meeting at 9:30 p.m. 12. Recommended Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget, Annual GANN Appropriations Limit, and Salary Schedules and Adoption of Related Resolutions (Operational Need) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Hold a public hearing to receive comments on the recommended FY 2026- 27 Budget and complete the budget review; 2. Review and approve the GANN Appropriations Limit computation; 3. Adopt a Resolution establishing the GANN Appropriations Limit for FY 2026-27; 4. Adopt a Resolution adopting the FY 2026-27 Budget; and 5. Adopt a Resolution amending the Salary Schedule for City Employees, effective July 6, 2026. Mayor Gilman opened the public hearing, accepted public comment, and closed the public hearing. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Council Member Lang, to approve Item 12, as recommended. The motion carried 3-1-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Mang dissenting. Council Member Whitman absent.).

13. 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) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct a public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2. Adopt City Council Resolution (Attachment A) approving Zone Change (ZC 25-001) from Business Professional (BP) to General Commercial (C-1) to allow for the sale of alcohol and bring existing gas station “Ojai Gas” associated convenience store use into conformance regarding zone designation, based on the findings and conditions in Attachment A as the proposal is consistent with the Ojai Municipal Code, and finding the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA. Mayor Gilman opened the public hearing, accepted public comment, and closed the public hearing. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Rule, seconded by Mayor Gilman, to approve Item 13, as recommended. The motion carried 4-0-1 (Council Member Whitman absent.). DISCUSSION 14. First Amendment to Agreement with Ventura County Behavioral Health for Intensive Services Coordinator for FY 2026-2027 (Operational Need) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Ventura County Behavioral Health for continuation of Intensive Service Coordinator services for non-emergency mental health and case management for unhoused individuals citywide, to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the Agreement's Not-to-Exceed Limit by $177,647, funded equally by General Fund (OTT) and ERF Grant Funds, for a new total Not-to-Exceed Limit of $371,955, in a form approved by the City Attorney. Item 14 was continued to a future meeting. 15. Concept Review for City of Ojai Speed Hump Policy (City Council Direction)

RECOMMENDATION: 1. Review the recommendations for a City of Ojai Speed Hump Policy and provide feedback to staff; and, 2. Decide whether to adopt the policy at a future meeting or have it reviewed by the Public Safety Commission. Item 15 was continued to a future meeting. 16. Council Member Town Hall and Panel Policy (City Council Direction) RECOMMENDATION: Review and adopt the Town Hall and Panel Policy establishing guidelines for City sponsored and Council member hosted town community meetings, including the use of City resources and compliance. Item 16 was continued to a future meeting. 17. Adoption of Updated Social Media Policy and Community Calendar Use Policy (Operational Need) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt the updated City of Ojai Social Media Policy, including Appendices A through E; and 2. Adopt the BeWith Community Calendar Use & Posting Policy, to ensure consistent governance, public transparency, accessibility, and legally defensible content moderation practices. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor Gilman, seconded by Council Lang, to approve Item 17, with minor modifications to content guidelines sections and direction to have Communications ad hoc committee review. The motion carried 4-0-1 (Council Member Whitman absent.). COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gilman adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. ____________________________________ Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approved: July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting

Agenda

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 PM

KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA

OJAI CITY COUNCIL

ANDY GILMAN, MAYOR

DISTRICT 1 - LESLIE RULE

DISTRICT 2 - RACHEL LANG

DISTRICT 3 - ANDREW WHITMAN

DISTRICT 4 - KIM MANG

BEN HARVEY

CITY MANAGER

BETHANY BURGESS

CITY ATTORNEY

WESTON MONTGOMERY

CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK

VIEWING & ACCESS

Public participation is encouraged! The Ojai City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are conducted in a hybrid model, providing both in-person attendance and virtual public comment via the Zoom link below. Virtual attendance via Zoom is the only way to remotely provide public comment. Pre-registration is not required for public comment via Zoom. Instead, Zoom participants will utilize the "hand-raise" function to indicate their desire to speak on an item. The meeting is also livestreamed on the City's website at ojai.ca.gov/525/2968/Public-Meetings , on YouTube at youtube.com/@ojaicity , and on Spectrum Channel 10. See "Public Comment Options" below for further instruction.

ojai.ca.gov/525/2968/Public-Meetings , on YouTube at youtube.com/@ojaicity , or on Spectrum Channel 10.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act , if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (805) 646-5581. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

If you feel that a language interpreter is necessary for you to participate in this meeting, notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an interpreter to assure your participation/understanding of this meeting of the City Council.

Si considera que un intérprete de idiomas es necesario para participar en esta reunión, la notificación 48 horas antes de la reunión le permitirá a la Ciudad hacer arreglos razonables para que un intérprete asegure su participación / comprensión de esta reunión del Concejo Municipal.

Para Español por favor llame al (805) 646-5581 ext. 101 o por correo electronico a cityclerk@ojai.ca.gov

PUBLIC COMMENT

Written/emailed public comments must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT CONT.

Members of the public who wish to make public comments may do so in person at the meeting, comment live via telewebinar software, or submit written public comments in advance of the meeting. Written public comment emails should be sent to cityclerk@ojai.ca.gov

No pre-registration is required for public comment via telewebinar (Zoom). Instead, during the live meeting, telewebinar participants who wish to speak on an agenda item will be asked to use the Zoom software's hand-raise function at the beginning of each item.

LEVINE ACT WARNING

Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308. No City Council Member may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $250 from any party or agent for 12 months subsequent to the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated.

A party to a City proceeding-which includes both applicants and agents--shall disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution of more than $250 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, shall make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered by the City.

Prior to rendering a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received contribution of more than $250 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall be disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member shall be permitted to participate in the proceeding.

If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member, please inform the City Clerk at the earlies possible opportunity. Failure to do so may affect the City's ability to process your application.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Such documents are also available on the City of Ojai's website at ojai.ca.gov, subject to the staff's ability to post the documents prior to the meeting.

If you challenge the actions of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the public notices, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing (Calif. Gov't Code Sec. 65009).

Any legal action by an applicant seeking to obtain a judicial review of the City Council's decision on a Hearing listed on this Agenda may be subject to the 90-day filing period of and governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.

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ZOOM LINK - June 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting

DISTRICT 1 - LESLIE RULE DISTRICT 2 - RACHEL LANG DISTRICT 3 - ANDREW WHITMAN DISTRICT 4 - KIM MANG BEN HARVEY CITY MANAGER BETHANY BURGESS CITY ATTORNEY WESTON MONTGOMERY CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council to Provide a Quarterly Update AGENDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 PM KENT HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL CAMPUS - 111 W SANTA ANA ST, OJAI, CA OJAI CITY COUNCIL ANDY GILMAN, MAYOR VIEWING & ACCESS Public participation is encouraged! The Ojai City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are conducted in a hybrid model, providing both in-person attendance and virtual public comment via the Zoom link below. Virtual attendance via Zoom is the only way to remotely provide public comment. Pre- registration is not required for public comment via Zoom. Instead, Zoom participants will utilize the “hand-raise” function to indicate their desire to speak on an item. The meeting is also livestreamed on the City's website at ojai.ca.gov/525/2968/Public-Meetings, on YouTube at youtube.com/@ojaicity, and on Spectrum Channel 10. See “Public Comment Options” below for further instruction. ZOOM LINK - June 23, 2026 - Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS COMMISSION REPORTS Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda 1

2. City of Ojai Warrants for May 25, 2026 - June 07, 2026 3. Treasurer's Monthly Report of Cash and Investments for the City of Ojai as of May 31, 2026 4. Minutes - Planning Commission 5. Annual Request for Services – Ventura County Animal Services 6. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy CITY MANAGER’S REPORT PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Public Communications is the time set aside during the meeting for members of the public to address the City Council on items of City business other than scheduled agenda items. Matters raised at this time may be briefly discussed by the Council, and will generally be referred to staff and/or placed on a subsequent agenda. Under State law, other than for emergency items, no action can be taken. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the vote on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Administrative Report - Warrant Report Attachment A - Warrant Register Report Attachment B - Disbursement by Category Warrant Cover Letter RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Administrative Report -Treasurer's Report May 2026 Attachment A -Treasurer's Monthly Report May 2026 Exhibit A - Cash & Investment Summary May 2026 RECOMMENDATION: Received and file. 02-18-26 PC Regular Meeting 05-06-26 PC Regular Meeting RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the Animal Services Agreement with Ventura County to exercise the second, one-year renewal period and extend the Agreement through June 30, 2027, and submit the annual Service Level Request to Ventura County Animal Services for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, at the existing service level and for the updated service costs identified in Attachment A. Administrative Report - County Animal Services Agreement Attachment A - Agreement No. 2026-43 - Amendment No. 2 Attachment B - Amendment No. 1 Attachment C - Animal Services Agreement (FY 2022-2025 Agreement) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the City of Ojai’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy and replace prior resolutions and policies relating to the City’s Statement of Investment Policy, including but not limited to, the provisions contained within Investment Policy Resolution 25-25 adopted June 24, 2025. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda 2

7. Award Amendment No. 1 to Ventura Regional Sanitary District (VRSD) for Storm Drain Cleaning and Video Inspections for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST-3007) (Operational Need) 8. Resolution Expressing Support for Conservation of Local Biodiversity and Stewardship of Natural, Coastal, and Public Lands 9. City Council Minutes 10. Commission Appointments 11. 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) Administrative Report - Investment Policy Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-23, FY 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy Attachment B - Investment Policy RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 (PW Agreement No. 2025-31A) to the existing agreement with Ventura Regional Sanitary District (VRSD, a special district) for continued storm drain cleaning and video inspection services in support of the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ST-3007), increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $51,781 for a total authorized expenditure of $109,629, and extending the term through December 30, 2026. Agenda Report - Amendment No. 1 with Ventura Regional Sanitary District Attachment A - Original Agreement Attachment B - Amendment No. 1 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution expressing support for the conservation of local biodiversity and the stewardship of natural, coastal, and public lands within the City of Ojai. Administrative Report - Resolution Support of Biodiversity Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-28 RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 05-26-26 Special Meeting 05-26-26 Regular Meeting RECOMMENDATION: Confirm nomination of applicant Raymond Sims as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (two-year term ending May 2028), Brenna Furness as Public Safety Commissioner to fill an inaugural vacancy (two- year term ending May 2028), and confirm reappointment of Suzi Taylor as Parks and Recreation Commissioner (four-year term ending May 2030). Administrative Report - Commission Appointments Attachment A - Commssion Application - R. Sims Attachment B - Commission Application - B. Furness Attachment C - Reappointment Form - S. Taylor PUBLIC HEARINGS RECOMMENDATION: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda 3

12. Recommended Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget, Annual GANN Appropriations Limit, and Salary Schedules and Adoption of Related Resolutions (Operational Need) 13. 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) 1. Receive the Administrative Report and Presentation from Staff and the Applicant; 2. Take Public Comment on this matter; and 3. Consider a resolution (Attachment A) approving the outdoor storage and use of an existing walk-in freezer and proposed modifications to the existing outdoor dining area located at 242 East Ojai Avenue, consistent with the findings associated with the Design Review Permit and Conditional Use Permit and subject to the conditions of approval, and finding that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. Administrative Report - 242 East Ojai Avenue Appeal Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-27 Attachment B - Original (CUP 07-05) Conditions of Approval and Plans Attachment C - Color Board, Outdoor Furniture, and Umbrella Specs Attachment D - Project Plans Attachment E - Revised Project Plans – 06-17-2026 Attachment F - Arcade Plaza Design Guidelines RECOMMENDATION: 1. Hold a public hearing to receive comments on the recommended FY 2026-27 Budget and complete the budget review; 2. Review and approve the GANN Appropriations Limit computation; 3. Adopt a Resolution establishing the GANN Appropriations Limit for FY 2026- 27; 4. Adopt a Resolution adopting the FY 2026-27 Budget; and 5. Adopt a Resolution amending the Salary Schedule for City Employees, effective July 6, 2026. Administrative Report - FY 2026-27 Budget Attachment A - Recommended FY 2026-27 Budget Document Attachment C - GANN Appropriation Limit Attachment B - Resolution No 2026-24, Adopting FY 2026-27 Budget Attachment D - Resolution No. 2026-25, GANN Limits Attachment E - Resolution No. 2026-26, Salary Schedule Update RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct a public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2. Adopt City Council Resolution (Attachment A) approving Zone Change (ZC 25- 001) from Business Professional (BP) to General Commercial (C-1) to allow for the sale of alcohol and bring existing gas station “Ojai Gas” associated convenience store use into conformance regarding zone designation, based on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda 4

14. First Amendment to Agreement with Ventura County Behavioral Health for Intensive Services Coordinator for FY 2026-2027 (Operational Need) 15. Concept Review for City of Ojai Speed Hump Policy (City Council Direction) 16. Council Member Town Hall and Panel Policy (City Council Direction) 17. Adoption of Updated Social Media Policy and Community Calendar Use Policy (Operational Need) the findings and conditions in Attachment A as the proposal is consistent with the Ojai Municipal Code, and finding the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA. Administrative Report - 1124 Maricopa Hwy Gas Zone Change Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-22 Attachment B - Site & Floor plan Attachment C - Applicant's Justification Attachment D - Table 2-4 OMC 10-2.503 DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Ventura County Behavioral Health for continuation of Intensive Service Coordinator services for non-emergency mental health and case management for unhoused individuals citywide, to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the Agreement's Not-to-Exceed Limit by $177,647, funded equally by General Fund (OTT) and ERF Grant Funds, for a new total Not-to-Exceed Limit of $371,955, in a form approved by the City Attorney. Administrative Report - VCBH Amendment No 1 Attachment A - VCBH CONTRACT FY 2025-26 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Review the recommendations for a City of Ojai Speed Hump Policy and provide feedback to staff; and, 2. Decide whether to adopt the policy at a future meeting or have it reviewed by the Public Safety Commission. Agenda Report - Concept Review for Speed Hump Policy Attachment A - County of Ventura Modified Policy for Ojai Attachment B - Comparison and Listing of Speed Hump Policies from Various Municipalities RECOMMENDATION: Review and adopt the Town Hall and Panel Policy establishing guidelines for City sponsored and Council member hosted town community meetings, including the use of City resources and compliance. Administrative Report - Council Member Town Hall and Panel Policy Attachment A - Town Hall and Panel Policy RECOMMENDATION: 1. Adopt the updated City of Ojai Social Media Policy, including Appendices A through E; and 2. Adopt the BeWith Community Calendar Use & Posting Policy, to ensure consistent governance, public transparency, accessibility, and legally defensible content moderation practices. Administrative Report - Social Media Policy and BeWith Policy Attachment A - Social Media Policy Appendix A - Community Code of Conduct and Page Use Appendix B - Authorized User Acknowledgement Form Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda 5

Appendix C - Moderation Log Template Appendix D - Account Approval Form Appendix E - Deactivation Plan Attachment B - BeWith Community Calendar - Use & Posting Policy COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Posted June 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Weston Montgomery, Chief Deputy City Clerk WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING RECORDS Written public comments will be published here for public access. Please see PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS below for instructions on how to submit. WRITTEN COMMENTS / ADDITIONAL RECORDS / PRESENTATIONS Written Public Comments 06 23 26 Additional Documents Included in Record 1124 Maricopa Presentation Budget Adoption Presentation Ojai Mountain Farm Presentation Social Media Policy Presentation ACCOMMODATIONS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (805) 646-5581. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you feel that a language interpreter is necessary for you to participate in this meeting, notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an interpreter to assure your participation/understanding of this meeting. Si considera que un intérprete de idiomas es necesario para participar en esta reunión, la notificación 48 horas antes de la reunión le permitirá a la Ciudad hacer arreglos razonables para que un intérprete asegure su participación/comprensión de esta reunión del Concejo Municipal. Para Español por favor llame al (805) 646-5581 ext. 100 o por correo electronico a cityclerk@ojai.ca.gov. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Agenda reports and other disclosable public records related to agenda items are available on the City's website at ojai.ca.gov/525/2968/Public-Meetings and at City Hall located at 401 S. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda 6

Ventura St., Ojai, Ca., during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS Written Comments: In order for staff to provide the City Council with written public comments timely, written/emailed public comments must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting. You may always submit written comments to the City Clerk via mail, in person at City Hall, or via email to cityclerk@ojai.ca.gov. If your written comment is received by 3:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting date, the City Clerk will distribute copies of your comments to all Council Members and recorded on the City website. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. may not be distributed to the Council Members and recorded on the City website until after the meeting. Verbal Comments: Verbal Comments will be received on any item on the agenda at the time the agenda item is heard. Comments may be made in person at the meeting or through Zoom, via the link at the top of the Agenda. Pre-registration is not required for public comment via Zoom. Instead, Zoom participants will utilize the hand-raise function to indicate their desire to speak on an item. IMPORTANT NOTES: All materials related to an item on this agenda, including written public comments, will be available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, and following the meeting, will be accessible on the City of Ojai's website at ojai.ca.gov. As a government agency, the City of Ojai is subject to the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250 et seq.). Please be advised that all communications submitted to City officials and staff are subject to public disclosure under the California Public Records Act. There are limited exceptions that allow the City to redact personal information under the California Public Records Act. If you have concerns regarding privacy, please do not include your personal identifying information, such as your name, e-mail, phone number, and home address in your correspondence to the City, including, but not limited to, public comment. If you challenge the actions of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the public notices, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing (California Government Code Section 65009). Any legal action by an applicant seeking to obtain a judicial review of the City Council's decision on a Hearing listed on this Agenda may be subject to the 90-day filing period of and governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. LEVINE ACT WARNING Applicants and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308. No City Council Member may accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $500 from any party or agent for 12 months subsequent to the date a final decision is rendered by the City. This prohibition commences when your application has been filed, or the proceeding is otherwise initiated. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda 7

A party to a City proceeding - which includes both applicants and agents - shall disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution of more than $500 made to any Council Member by the applicant or agent, during the preceding 12 months. No party to a City proceeding, or agent, shall make a contribution to a Council Member during the proceeding and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered by the City. Prior to rendering a decision on a City proceeding, any Council Member who received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from any party, or agent, to a proceeding shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall be disqualified from participating in the proceeding. However, if any Council Member receives a contribution that otherwise would require disqualification and returns the contribution within 30 days of knowing about the contribution and the relevant proceeding, the Council Member shall be permitted to participate in the proceeding. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member, please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity. Failure to do so may affect the City's ability to process your application. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ojai City Council Agenda 8

Page 1 of 1 Administrative Report TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Ben Harvey, City Manager Brenda Cho, Finance Director MEETING DATE: June 23, 2026 SUBJECT: City of Ojai Warrants for May 25, 2026 – June 07, 2026 RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. DISCUSSION Disbursement Warrant Check Numbers: 80728-80792 Payroll Warrant Check Numbers: 38397-38399 Number of Direct Deposits: 64 City of Ojai Disbursement Warrants for General Fund and Special Revenue Funds $ 924,853.44 Payroll – May 28, 2026 124,230.06 Total $ 1,049,083.50 CITY COUNCIL GOALS ALIGNMENT Goal No. 8 - Financial Stability OPTIONS 1. Take no action. 2. Provide alternative direction to staff. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The list of warrants is presented for informational purposes only and reflects payments previously authorized and budgeted. Prepared by: Scott Avila ATTACHMENT(S) A. Check Register B. Disbursement by Category 9

Check Register Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount 80728 Advantage Mailing, LLC 05/28/2026 12,426.18 Summer 2026 Recreation Guide 80729 Agromin 05/28/2026 2,491.96 Organic Compost for City Parks 80730 Aleshire & Wynder LLP 05/28/2026 129,310.34 April 2026 Services General Services 62,948.50 Encampment Resolution Grant Mgmt (reimbursable) 4,370.00 Special Projects 6,481.00 Litigation 22,942.34 Labor & Employment 11,007.50 Code Enforcement 1,926.00 Housing 192.50 Becker Development 2,733.50 Real Property 16,709.00 80731 Artesia Sawdust Products, Inc. 05/28/2026 1,884.30 Supplies for Parks Maintenance 80732 BKS Law Firm, PC 05/28/2026 63,518.10 April 2026 Common Interest & Ventura Watershed Litigation 80733 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 05/28/2026 168.28 May 2026 Copy Machine Lease 80734 County of Ventura 05/28/2026 3,287.66 Environmental Health Division Fee for Generators 80735 Eleanor Fishburn 05/28/2026 1,827.50 Cultural Monitoring of Soil Removal (grant reimbursable) 80736 Green Globe HVAC Inc 05/28/2026 21,466.70 May 2026 HVAC Maintenance at Libbey Bowl & Sarzotti Park 80737 Green Thumb Int'l 05/28/2026 586.13 Equipment for General Maintenance 80738 Greg Rents 05/28/2026 187.69 May 2026 PW Equipment Rental 80739 E.J. Harrison & Sons 05/28/2026 134.30 April 2026 Rolloff Dumpster Rental Check Summary By Check Number 10

Check Register Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount Check Summary By Check Number 80740 Help of Ojai Inc. 05/28/2026 4,500.00 May 2026 ADA Program 80741 Historic Resources Group LLC 05/28/2026 2,100.00 April 2026 Historic Resources Inventory Update 80742 ICC Codification, Inc. 05/28/2026 3,526.00 City Clerk Annual Ordinance Publication & Maintenance 80743 Kelly Cleaning & Supplies, Inc. 05/28/2026 5,018.75 May 2026 Janitorial Services 80744 Koolco Mechanical Inc 05/28/2026 2,004.30 Ice Machine Installation at Recreation Department 80745 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 05/28/2026 6,141.00 April 2026 Base Salary Survey 80746 Marborg Industries 05/28/2026 3,106.07 November & December 2026 Restroom Services for City Unhoused 80747 Mark Cranes Tree Inc 05/28/2026 10,800.00 May 2026 Tree Pruning 80748 MV Cheng & Associates Inc. 05/28/2026 9,135.00 April 2026 Finance Consulting Services 80749 Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce 05/28/2026 4,543.79 May 2026 Professional Services Agreement 80750 Ojai Valley News 05/28/2026 1,127.00 May 2026 Legal Ads 80751 Prudential Overall Supply 05/28/2026 255.48 Public Works Cleaning Supplies & Clothing Allowance 80752 Jan C. Scow 05/28/2026 197.75 May 2026 Tree Site Evaluation 80753 Secural Security Corporation 05/28/2026 6,228.32 May 2026 City Unhoused Security 80754 Sinclair Sanitary Supply, Inc. 05/28/2026 872.67 Cleaning Supplies for Citywide Maintenance 11

Check Register Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount Check Summary By Check Number 80755 Staples Business Advantage 05/28/2026 347.16 Office Supplies for Public Works 80756 StoreRite 05/28/2026 222.75 June 2026 Monthly Storage Rental & April 2026 Shred 80757 Transtech Engineers, Inc 05/28/2026 74.25 Construction Management Services for Maricopa Hwy ATP Project 80758 Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc. 05/28/2026 337.50 April 2026 Content Development 80759 Turning Point Foundation 05/28/2026 177.00 Supplies for CalTrans Maintenance 80760 Ventura County Sheriff's Dept 05/28/2026 342,189.90 April 2026 Patrol & Traffic Services 80761 Ventura Pest Management 05/28/2026 3,475.00 May 2026 Pest Control 80762 Ventura Signs & Screen Printing 05/28/2026 6,566.29 City Logo Apparel for Public Works & Community Development 80763 Westridge Market Inc 05/28/2026 406.06 April 2026 Supplies for City Council Meetings 80764 7 Day Tire LLC 06/04/2026 112.00 May 2026 Trolley Maintenance 80765 Kathleen Abasi 06/04/2026 188.50 Recreation Class - Weight Room 80766 AllGood Driving School, Inc. 06/04/2026 56.00 Recreation Class - Driver Education 80767 Blue Highways Production, LLC 06/04/2026 750.00 Ojai Tennis Tournament Trolley Ad 80768 CALPELRA 06/04/2026 390.00 Annual Membership Fee 80769 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 06/04/2026 2,664.12 March 2025 - March 2026 Copy Machine Lease 12

Check Register Check No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount Check Summary By Check Number 80770 Gregory Kiley 06/04/2026 3,000.00 May 2026 Government Relations Service 80771 Terry Kvasnik 06/04/2026 673.40 Recreation Class - Parkour & Qi Gong 80772 Channel Counties Division: League of California Cities 06/04/2026 1,000.00 2026 Memb