Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF OJAI HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting April 9, 2026 Call to Order Chair McHatton called the regular meeting of the Ojai Historic Preservation Commission to order on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in person and via teleconference. Roll Call On a call of the roll, the following Historic Preservation Commissioners were present in person: Chair McHatton, Vice Chair Sims, and Commissioners Aikens, Bisaccia, Moore, Niessen and Walker. Absent: None Staff present: The following were present in person: Maura Macaluso, Principal Planner and Lindy Palmer, Ojai Public Works Department, and Aida Lawrence, Planning and Building Technician. Pledge of Allegiance Chair McHatton led the Pledge of Allegiance. Presentation Chair McHatton presented the plaque for the Annual Historic Preservation Award to Stephen Adams. Item of Business 1. Chair and Vice Chair Process Sims nominated McHatton for Chair AYES: Aikens, Bisaccia, Moore, Sims, Walker, Niessen NOES: None McHatton was elected Chair. Moore nominated Sims for Vice Chair AYES: Aikens, Bisaccia, McHatton, Moore, Walker, Niessen NOES: None Sims was elected Vice Chair.

Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 5 Public Communication Larry Steingold commented virtually. Museum Representative Report Commissioner Aikens reported. Consent Item(s) 2. Minutes of March 12, 2026, regular meeting. Motion: Commissioner Walker moved and Commissioner Bisaccia seconded the motion to approve the March 12, 2026, regular meeting as presented. The motion passed as follows: AYES: Aikens, Bisaccia, McHatton, Moore, Sims, Walker, Niessen NOES: None Disclosure of Site Visits and Ex-Parte Contacts Rearranged the Items and moved Item 7 up on the agenda 7. Pedestrian Barriers on Corners of East Ojai Avenue and North & South Signal Street Chair McHatton opened the item and Principal Planner Macaluso presented the staff report. Chair McHatton invited public comment. Bill Miley commented. The Commission discussed Lindy Palmer answered the commissioner's questions. The Commission received and filed. Chair McHatton closed the item. Public Hearing Item(s) 3. Sign Permit (S 26-004) | for the proposed design change to previously approved temporary Pennants and Chinese lantern lights, for the Ojai Music Festival Chair McHatton opened the item Principal Planner Macaluso presented the staff report. Principal Planner Macaluso showed an example of the pennants to the commission. Chair McHatton invited a motion.

Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 Motion: Commissioner Walker moved and Commissioner Sims seconded the motion to adopt HPC Resolution 26-03 approving Sign Permit (S 26-004) the change in design of the “Ojai Music Festival” pennants, subject to Conditions of Approval and based on the Pennant Policy adopted by City Council on October 13, 2015 The motion passed as follows: AYES: Aikens, Bisaccia, McHatton, Moore, Niessen, Sims, Walker NOES: None ABSENT: None Chair McHatton closed the item Discussion Item(s) 4. Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Chair McHatton opened the item and Principal Planner Macaluso presented the staff report. The Commission offered comments: • Chair McHatton suggested budget for education, budget for National Register plaque for the theater and two HRRs as approved by the joint council meeting. • Commissioner Walker suggested funds for HRRs and design guidelines for the downtown historic district. • Vice Chair Sims suggested asking for four HRRs. • Commissioner Moore suggested adding budget for the Mills Act And inquired about grants. Chair McHatton opened for comments. There were none. Public comment was closed. Chair McHatton closed the item. 5. Ojai Railroad Heritage Trail Interpretive Signage. Chair McHatton opened the item and Ad Hoc Committee presented report (Walker and Bisaccia) and suggested changing the name to the Ventura & Ojai Valley Railroad Heritage Trail. The commission discussed. AYES: Aikens, Bisaccia, McHatton, Moore, Niessen, Sims, and Walker NOES: None ABSENT: None

Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5 Chair McHatton closed the item. 6. Historic Resource Inventory Survey Update Chair McHatton opened the item summarized the progress of the Historic Resource Inventory Survey update. The commission discussed. Chair McHatton closed the item. Discussed as it was moved up on the agenda 7. Pedestrian Barriers on Corners of East Ojai Avenue and North & South Signal Street 8. Notification of proposed Community Development Director approval of a Minor Work Permit (MWP 26-002) | 718 Foothill Road Chair McHatton opened the item and Principal Planner Macaluso presented the staff report. Chair McHatton stated that the roof is a character defining feature. The Commission discussed. The Commission received and filed. Chair McHatton closed the item. Informational Item(s) 9. Notification of proposed Community Development Director approval of a Minor Work Permit (MWP 26-004) | 1000 Foothill Road. Chair McHatton opened the item and Principal Planner Macaluso presented the staff report and showed an example of the proposed new shingles. The Commission discussed. The Commission received and filed. Chair McHatton closed the item. 10. Education Update

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AGENDA

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

OJAI CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 401 S VENTURA ST, OJAI, CA

VIEWING & ACCESS

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ZOOM LINK - April 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATION

Annual 2025 Historic Preservation Award Presentation

RECOMMENDATION:

Historic Preservation Commission Present Award to Stephen Adams

Stephen Adams Biography

ITEM OF BUSINESS

1.

Selection of New Historic Preservation Commission Chair and Vice Chair and Expiration of Terms

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Vote for Chair and Vice Chair.

2. Receive information and discussion regarding Commissioner's four-year terms.

Administrative Report - Commission Chair, Vice Chair, and Terms

Attachment A - Application for Appointment

Attachment B -Local Appointments List (updated Feb 12, 2026.)

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

Public Communications is the time set aside during the meeting for members of the public to address the legislative body on items of City business other than scheduled agenda items. Matters raised at this time may be briefly discussed by members of the legislative body 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.

MUSEUM REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the legislative body and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the legislative body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and separate motions.

2.

Minutes HPC regular meeting of March 12, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve.

Minutes, HPC, March 12, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)

3.

Sign Permit (S 26-004) | for the proposed design change to previously approved temporary Pennants for the Ojai Music Festival to be displayed in the 27 Arcade Arches of the City of Ojai Landmark No. 5, The Ojai Arcade, and Libbey Park Pergola, in front of Libbey Park. Property Owner: City of Ojai. Applicant/Representative: Gina Gutierrez and Amber Young

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