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A commissioner said the policy was promulgated without commission input and that it had prevented one organization (Dance Ojai) from presenting original musical composition during a prior item. Commissioners argued the policy touches multiple artistic disciplines — visual, performing, musical and literary — and affects how the commission can present artists’ original work at public meetings.

Staff clarified the practical application of the policy: music is not categorically banned, but the handbook requires audio submitted in advance so it can be checked for copyright and for possible fair‑use concerns; staff said that process helps prevent meeting recordings from being removed from YouTube. Commissioners described that distinction as a nuance needing discussion and asked that the policy be placed on a future agenda for fuller consideration and possible revision.

No policy change was made at the meeting; commissioners agreed to add the handbook audio policy to a future agenda so the commission and staff can discuss alternatives that balance artists’ rights, copyright rules, and the city’s online-recording obligations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 20, 2025 Ojai Arts Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners flagged a new meeting handbook policy that restricts music in unscreened meeting recordings and asked for a future agenda item to review the policy, arguing it affects performing, musical and literary arts presentations; staff said music may be permitted if submitted in advance and checked for copyright.","taxTitle","Ojai City, Ventura County, California","taxId",72373,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627923,"Commissioners report 12 arts grants approved by council; checks are available, auditors and calendar under discussion",212,2398000,2610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2723083-51ee87f2f907c0dd3071813fd20f1bc2&start=2398&end=2610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2723083-51ee87f2f907c0dd3071813fd20f1bc2/thumbnail_2398000.jpg","/articles/6627923/Ojai-City/Ventura-County/California/Commissioners-report-12-arts-grants-approved-by-council-checks-are-available-auditors-and-calendar-under-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627923-f1f54c905e454a5a492dde7df5478363/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173623&Signature=cCsttXXWRzozDIpLE79qlxlY38M2APAA-lDDmYmfwTw6YgNeK8hK6fkkKU8gWXEqQaQKV009ITTclWDeJFo3MpC9pytZ6XGvzvmRuI~PSYQw3VFc3eGmldQ8bzfIWel~0MbgELsdIAMk4o5YFx0gfghTf83LJfYR-nB3bYF~tJp~-YdVMYmbE9INrX8ZcoCEjtdiRwBXj6XqBpLlWOMU3retTmwHu8xF0BJJuVJptCDEm7v6en9KEbynFihcc92tueuXNQuxhq8yf3xRlQdtr1OZWbmHIkCagYvyO5sX8N9eY9~inC0EoF17mMWziCvfhHR8KEk8R7blc25mnSi5yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ojai Arts Commission reported that City Council unanimously approved the 12 grant recipients the commission recommended at its Feb. 11 meeting. Commission members said staff has notified awardees and that recipients who provided email addresses were told their checks would be available for pickup at City Hall.

Commissioner Wright, who led the grants update, said Council Member Meng asked why some recipients do not reside in the city; Wright said she clarified that point during council discussion. Commissioners reported the mayor and mayor pro tem indicated the city intends to increase the grants budget in future cycles.

Commissioners and staff discussed follow-up reporting and audits of previous recipients. Staff said some reports have already been received and that city staff will contact recipients who have not yet submitted required documentation. The commission asked staff to send reminder communications reminding grant recipients of their reporting responsibilities; staff confirmed the grant award package accompanying checks includes reporting requirements.

Members agreed the timetable for the application and award process should be revisited so that applicants and recipients have clearer expectations about award notification and check issuance; commissioners suggested a future agenda item to create a grants calendar that aligns commission deadlines with city staff and City Council meeting schedules. Staff said part of the previous delays were due to an election year and changes in council membership and that the current cycle timing is substantially similar to last year but could be improved.

No formal action was taken; commissioners requested a future agenda item to review the grants calendar and to propose improvements to application deadlines and staff workflows.","Commissioners said the 12 grants the commission recommended were unanimously approved by City Council on Feb. 11; recipients have been notified and may pick up checks at City Hall, and commissioners discussed improving the grants calendar and follow-up reporting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627927,"Arts commission reviews public‑art conservation assessment; skate‑park wheel identified for repair",336,1813000,2149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2723083-51ee87f2f907c0dd3071813fd20f1bc2&start=1813&end=2149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2723083-51ee87f2f907c0dd3071813fd20f1bc2/thumbnail_1813000.jpg","/articles/6627927/Ojai-City/Ventura-County/California/Arts-commission-reviews-publicart-conservation-assessment-skatepark-wheel-identified-for-repair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627927-fb8349d91e30c2e2eea68f25b6e19c7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173623&Signature=axxI49lI0s-pmcco7zzA02Vp3ims99CDupP9kUtYCO0BXesKjWOGh5yQKGm-z~6bm6AhIaj4M1SiOmAgExGt5AYX~rp7CqY5BToUDQLgRDQPejsm66SLh6k57aWX9QCrKKwWM2tvog1HG0ekNMZi7BZmV0t7v7JgxVCgy1rqljmKtwqEC3LqUaV10S1mr3rqC~iHHPSszGl307MGRscuUJAp~c5-VjIjWOIA4L8d38w7ED-n0zH-fu2GVheLdN-QVtLs8BwRBpAgm8AjHXWlfhXmUASHU-OQnZTGDOdZeRSA0QhyECprNc0WxbyAD3I4Tsn5JR7j1WegUMT8zw0GsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ojai Arts Commission discussed a conservation assessment of the city’s public art collection and identified the skate‑park wheel (referred to in discussion as the “Big Red Roller”) as a priority for repair.

Staff liaison James told the commission the conservation assessment, completed in the previous fiscal year, cataloged the condition of public artworks and recommended repairs and maintenance priorities. Commissioners said they had delayed public release of the conservators’ findings pending a joint meeting with the City Council to present results to a broader audience.

One commission member renewed a request for a joint meeting with City Council to discuss the assessment and to authorize or coordinate conservation steps for the skate‑park wheel; the commission asked the chair to follow up with the deputy city clerk and the mayor to set that meeting. A commissioner asked that the wheel be placed on the next commission agenda with images and the artist’s original maquette to show the artwork’s original appearance and current condition.

Commissioners and staff also discussed moving forward on smaller conservation work that can be completed within the current fiscal-year budget and coordinating with contract conservators. Staff said final approval on transfer of public‑art funds from a developer (Dale Robillard) is pending guidance and an occupancy determination from the Community Development Department (CDD). Commissioners emphasized they will prepare a conservation plan and identify items that can be repaired quickly within the available budget.

No formal vote was taken; the commission agreed to seek a joint meeting with City Council and to add the skate‑park wheel to a future agenda for review and potential conservation planning.","Commissioners reviewed a recently completed conservation assessment of public art and asked staff to pursue a joint meeting with City Council and to schedule a focused agenda item about the skate‑park wheel (the “Big Red Roller”), which conservators identified as in serious disrepair.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627933,"Arts commission approves $200 honorarium for Instagram seminar for artists",416,1388000,1804000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2723083-51ee87f2f907c0dd3071813fd20f1bc2&start=1388&end=1804","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2723083-51ee87f2f907c0dd3071813fd20f1bc2/thumbnail_1388000.jpg","/articles/6627933/Ojai-City/Ventura-County/California/Arts-commission-approves-200-honorarium-for-Instagram-seminar-for-artists","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627933-5b24249ad438c8cc763b7e0b4cffea78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173623&Signature=TbaW9So~oxFtxdEkOppVP05JdWvtK1rKtXsISQU7LM0Fr0oa6OZ01SbP9-LEhVCEX2UNVFgDdzDlrtl45YwTV8cGiJFz5UAusjpu8HgvcGJHY4jpNnr0AUAdLjM1COTtTyyAGf-VN-3KWB3DNMnuN772ofvozGMI~PPUpFxaOfKiXmf-EsK3N9KRibzcUZiGirkBbRowcDhYWWnO8IAou9EGmVv0v4W-QlTVjtvpw4vFLgOe862uk7QDSjS0HqkNF~ScUDcsPsFEqlpmPLlgXg7aD-LyOUwUlbfAlPkXtZ7Tz0deXOJ6OEqswMWzpGFCaXPMkgNPu1HzKITf4F7sCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ojai Arts Commission voted to approve a $200 honorarium for a social‑media seminar titled “Instagram for artists,” to be presented by Nicole Slater at the Ojai Museum on March 26.

Commissioner Grau moved approval of the $200 payment and Vice Chair Steiner seconded the motion. The commission conducted a roll-call vote: Commissioner Wright — yes; Vice Chair Steiner — yes; Commissioner Grau — yes; Chair West — Aye. Commissioner Leeds was absent. The chair announced the motion passed, 4 in favor, 1 absent.

Commission discussion in advance of the vote praised the seminar series and emphasized the seminars’ value in helping artists develop business and marketing skills. Commissioner Grau said she had solicited interest and outreach and asked the commission for formal approval to proceed. Several commissioners noted the $200 honorarium was modest for a speaker traveling from Los Angeles and discussed budget considerations for future seminars. Liaison James explained the city’s accounts payable schedule and that immediate same‑week check issuance would be difficult because of a regular AP cycle and required documentation (name, address, tax forms).

The commission directed staff to proceed with standard city payment procedures; staff said checks could be processed in the next AP cycle once the required vendor information was submitted.

Action details and vote tally are recorded below.","The Ojai Arts Commission approved a $200 honorarium for a Los Angeles social-media instructor, Nicole Slater, to present an Instagram workshop for artists at the museum on March 26; the motion passed 4–0 with one absence.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627937,"Ojai Music Festival leaders highlight community programs, local ticket growth and free events",695,144000,839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2723083-51ee87f2f907c0dd3071813fd20f1bc2&start=144&end=839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2723083-51ee87f2f907c0dd3071813fd20f1bc2/thumbnail_144000.jpg","/articles/6627937/Ojai-City/Ventura-County/California/Ojai-Music-Festival-leaders-highlight-community-programs-local-ticket-growth-and-free-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627937-84ef1c6365a53cf836975d2d485d6726/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173623&Signature=OTSnNlGRDA0B2NS3Z1WUN2NF8rQqWyUxFxAJRHczKUdFMmEdQsazpfQ9lalarL3gdf0xrqa2ExQzwDeF2zOvXngExHmTtO~rCuhmVrhh8vnPDR-SLZ9TqRqo1PoYXKp~DR0hkCJR5GGz1BmumV1X42Dfaxaq3MMhnfS5pr0bmtM9YP~Hfsaxp1~njY8WXKrxLci871Ex4iJKfo4y79uWJii6wkVqbqVVyVr5aIVgke5YKw5DqglCesRc~Fwb-UqYZVkIB3NalyF5ehR~OfaOExoPi7~HZjbTTSXnwVly~C5BigzwkEGLKeBEl8GS-L9aTDa6A8Y-Qb1PwDfKl-KMHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ojai Music Festival told the Ojai Arts Commission on a presentation that its recent work has focused on strengthening ties in Ojai while maintaining a regional and national audience.

Artistic and executive director Ara Guzelimian, speaking by Zoom, said the festival has shifted toward greater local attendance: \"roughly 40% Los Angeles and Orange County, taken together… roughly 40% what I call 805… and then about 20% that's elsewhere in California,\" with the largest segment of the 805 audience coming from Ojai itself. Guzelimian said the festival’s board of 21 members now includes eight Ojai residents.

Guzelimian emphasized the festival’s year-round and school-focused programming. He described the Bravo program as providing “really the only source of music education from kindergarten to third grade” in local schools and noted additional initiatives including a composition program for high school students and the Imagine Concert at Libbey Bowl, which he said will reach roughly 800 fourth-to-sixth-grade students from Ojai public and private schools and two Ventura-area schools.

The festival is planning multiple free community events during the June run, Guzelimian said. The program list includes an 8 a.m. “morning meditations” concert at the Ojai Meadows Preserve produced in partnership with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, a free community concert in the fountain area, and film showings at the Ojai Playhouse connected to festival artists. Guzelimian also noted collaborations with the Ventura Museum and Ventura College and a recent presentation at Matilija campus.

Guzelimian named Claire Chase as the festival music director for this year and said the program will include landscape- and nature-related works reflecting her affinity for the local chaparral. He added that coverage is expected from national press outlets, and he named Esa-Pekka Salonen as the festival’s music director for the following year.

Commissioners and staff responded with praise for the festival’s local partnerships and the Bravo program; several commissioners referenced past board members and long-term institutional ties. Commissioners and staff also thanked festival representatives for providing brochures and a Bravo flyer for distribution.

The commission did not take any formal action on the presentation.

The commission suggested continued collaboration between the festival and city programs and noted interest in strengthening local arts funding to support activities like Bravo and school presentations.","Artistic director Ara Guzelimian and Ojai Music Festival staff told the Ojai Arts Commission the festival has increased local engagement, detailed ticket-sales geography, and described free and school-focused programs tied to the June festival.","actionData","errors"]

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