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 "city": "Ojai",
 "state": "California",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Arts Commission to vote on new grant application format and award limits",
   "summary": "The Ojai Arts Commission will discuss and vote on revisions to the Arts Grant application process, including a move to an online-only format and a decision on whether to limit consecutive grant awards to two or three years. Commissioners will also review a two-year update to the Five Year Strategic Plan and identify priorities for the draft update. Consent items include approval of minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to finalize affordable housing agreement for Cottages Among the Flowers",
   "summary": "The Ojai City Council will consider several consent items including adoption of an ordinance suspending well construction standards, updating trolley advertising rates, and awarding on-call trade agreements. Under discussion, the council will vote on approving the City Hall Campus Landscape Master Plan, respond to a civil grand jury report on the permanent supportive housing project, and review contracted services for potential in-house transition. The key item is finalizing the affordable housing agreement for two deed-restricted units at 312 West Aliso Street and authorizing a contract with the Area Housing Authority for income verification.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission hears appeal of fine for protected oak tree removal",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on an appeal of a director's decision imposing penalties for removing a protected coast live oak without a permit at 52 Krotona Street. The commission is also reviewing a concept plan for adaptive reuse of the former World University building into a health spa and wellness center, which requires a zone change from Public/Quasi-Public to Village Mixed Use and a General Plan amendment. Consent calendar includes approval of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Special Meeting for Closed Session",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss litigation regarding Channelkeepers case",
   "summary": "The Ojai City Council is holding a special meeting focused on a closed session. The body will meet with legal counsel to discuss existing litigation.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss preservation of Nordhoff Grammar School landmark",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will consider maintenance and protections for Historic Landmark No. 24 (Nordhoff Grammar School) at 414 E. Ojai Avenue. They will also review criteria and identify candidates for the 2026 Historic Preservation Award, discuss a new City Beautiful Award for Edward Drummond Libbey, and receive updates on the Taormina Advisory Committee and Railroad Heritage Trail. Additional items include a fast-track landmarking process and the Historic Resource Inventory Survey update.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Regular Meeting - Cancelled",
   "headline": "Ojai City Council meeting for July 28, 2026, is cancelled",
   "summary": "The Regular Meeting of the Ojai City Council scheduled for July 28, 2026, has been cancelled for summer recess. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to consider reducing size of 3 residential units at Cottages Among the Flowers",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Design Review Permit (DRP 26-004) to modify the approved Phase II residential units at 312-B, 312-C, and 314-B West Aliso Street, reducing their size from the 2016 approval. The recommendation is to approve the proposed modifications. The consent calendar includes approval of the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $177,647 increase for mental health services for unhoused",
   "summary": "The Ojai City Council will consider three items at a special meeting: authorizing a $177,647 increase to a contract with Ventura County Behavioral Health for an Intensive Services Coordinator to provide mental health and case management for unhoused individuals; reviewing a proposed Speed Hump Policy and deciding whether to adopt it or refer it to the Public Safety Commission; and adopting a Town Hall and Panel Policy to set guidelines for city-sponsored and council-member-hosted community meetings.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss litigation regarding 242 E. Ojai Avenue",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a special meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss potential litigation and a personnel evaluation.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and related fiscal policies",
   "summary": "The council will hold public hearings to consider the FY 2026-27 budget, an appeal of a planning commission decision regarding outdoor modifications at 242 East Ojai Avenue, and a zone change for a gas station at 1124 Maricopa Highway. Consent items include renewal of animal services, an amendment to a storm drain cleaning contract, and commission appointments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Disaster Council",
   "headline": "ODC to approve a standing quarterly meeting schedule",
   "summary": "The Ojai Disaster Council will receive and file its re‑establishment. It will receive and file an overview of the Emergency Operations Center. The council will consider approving a regular quarterly meeting schedule for the last month of each quarter (March, June, September, December).",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review concept for 'Wildflower' hotel on East Ojai Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss a concept review for a proposed hotel development called 'Wildflower' at 923 E. Ojai Avenue. The project includes a General Plan amendment from Commercial Manufacturing to General Commercial, merging three lots, and a design review for 8 hotel units. The Commission will provide feedback and accept public comment. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a future agenda discussion.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Ojai City Council to discuss July 4th parade chair regulations and well ordinance repeal",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider policies for regulating the placement of chairs for the Fourth of July Parade. The body will also introduce an ordinance to repeal well construction and demolition standards and discuss changing council representation on city commissions.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to review railroad trail and resource survey reports",
   "summary": "The Commission will receive reports on the Ventura and Ojai Railroad Heritage Trail and the Historic Resource Inventory Survey. The body will also be notified of three proposed minor work permits for residential properties, including one historic landmark.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss chair placement rules on Ojai Ave for July 4 parade",
   "summary": "The Ojai City Council holds a special meeting to discuss a concept for regulating chairs and personal property in the public right-of-way along Ojai Avenue ahead of the Fourth of July parade. The council will also hold a closed session on existing litigation (Leslie Rule v. City of Ojai) and anticipated litigation. No other action items are on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to adopt resolutions for the November 2026 municipal election",
   "summary": "The Ojai City Council will vote on three resolutions: calling the November 3, 2026 general municipal election, requesting consolidation of the election with the statewide general election, and adopting regulations for candidate statements. The council will also consider a public hearing on assessments for three landscaping and lighting districts for FY 2026/2027. Additional items include a police motorcycle purchase, a janitorial services contract, and an appeal of a planning commission denial.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Parks Commission to discuss Sarzotti Playground RFP and aquatics",
   "summary": "The Ojai Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussion items including a community aquatics program review, creating an ad-hoc aquatics committee, and an update on the Request for Proposal for the Sarzotti Playground. The consent calendar includes approval of the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comment is accepted in person and via Zoom.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider zone change for Ojai Gas",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of a property to allow alcohol sales. The body will decide whether to recommend approval of this change to the City Council.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Finance and Budget Committee Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Finance Committee reviews FY 2026‑27 budget and GANN appropriation limits",
   "summary": "The Finance and Budget Committee will consider the GANN Appropriation Limit calculation and the second draft of the FY 2026‑27 proposed budget. Staff will present a PowerPoint on the GANN limit and a budget document for review. The committee will recommend whether to approve the May 19 minutes and will discuss the FY 2026‑27 budget draft.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on aquatics program fees, lifeguard pay, and school district deal",
   "summary": "The Ojai City Council will consider adopting a resolution updating the lifeguard salary schedule, approving a $5 per person entry fee for open and lap swim, and authorizing a $5,000 allocation for reduced-fee waivers for income-qualified participants. The council will also review and provide input on a draft request for proposals for the Sarzotti Park playground reconstruction project, and may direct staff to issue the RFP. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds second workshop on tree ordinance expansion",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a second community workshop to gather public input on potential updates and expansion of the existing Tree Ordinance. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is solely for discussion and public comment.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider shifting from district to at-large voting",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss and provide direction on several items, including a potential shift from by-district to at-large City Council elections (item 7), initiating proceedings for annual assessments for landscaping and lighting districts (item 8), and receiving a presentation on the five-year Capital Improvement Program (item 9). The Council will also deliberate on whether to submit a proposal to acquire modular shelter units from the City of Long Beach (item 10) and receive an update on the Aspire Broadband agreement (item 11).",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Ojai City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations with unrepresented employees",
   "summary": "This special meeting consists solely of a closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for the City Council to confer with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees. No other public business or votes are scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to decide on Ojai Mountain Farm outdoor dining expansion",
   "summary": "The Ojai Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Design Review and Conditional Use Permit for modifications to the outdoor dining area at 242 East Ojai Avenue (Ojai Mountain Farm). A closed session is also scheduled regarding anticipated litigation over a zoning clearance at the same address. Additionally, the commission will discuss the Safety Element Administrative Draft as part of the General Plan Update.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Finance and Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review FY 2026-27 proposed budget and investment policy",
   "summary": "The Finance and Budget Committee will review the draft FY 2026-27 budget, which includes total citywide revenues of $31,067,278 and expenditures of $37,276,665. The general fund budget is $18,668,490 in revenues and $18,236,523 in expenditures, with a projected operational surplus of $158,917 after one-time costs. The committee will also review a proposed investment policy. A second budget meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026.",
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