[{"_1":2,"_87":-5,"_88":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6506524,"mediaKeyId","5665926-74bf776499e6f495e69c02a4b6fda558","parentId",5665926,"title","Resident flags errors in reprinted public‑art brochure; commission updates materials and highlights restoration of Trimpin Sound Arch","audioSeconds",3165,"startMs",80000,"endMs",3245000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5665926-74bf776499e6f495e69c02a4b6fda558&start=80&end=3245","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5665926-74bf776499e6f495e69c02a4b6fda558/thumbnail_80000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6506524/Ojai-City/Ventura-County/California/Resident-flags-errors-in-reprinted-publicart-brochure-commission-updates-materials-and-highlights-restoration-of-Trimpin-Sound-Arch","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506524-f9646a4afed419c5b9859da14062f2dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222870&Signature=itgDByv0wUMb~JvPP66G3n7Vu5CqufoO6rLad3CMlS3F2D4AWcPc7SN9f1q5WATajE4ORRzvzjgVt7B6MSfdPMab6Sfrs4DWKdbFGWkkvbH-5zE6vMFLqWhcGluqDBvxsJ-nuOoy6ZDEbXjWGD4OC2l-Iop0j9QURcn5comRRShrM5PuIj3PNwajggfAKLoGzmt4Tb0~~KMv83LLBRGUkWuOVE-sVhU8-N1Jw~us0F9yD198Q26GZTWWPo0o3xBVtJP2cTz16ux-IXVLqTuaICVbktIYdEW0eP2S6mu0mNwukY6fjoWg5yuu8dtAwoXu62LUIrLvXrtNKDPjC6RhKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City of Ojal, CA","date","2025-08-22T22:14:16.593Z","article","A resident told the Ojai City Arts Commission that a recent reprint of the public‑art tour brochure contains inaccurate contact information and broken QR codes and urged the commission to recall or correct the copies.

Valerie Freeman, introduced during public comment as “from the beautiful city of Ojai,” said she found two thousand reprinted brochures that cost $764 and that the brochure still lists former staff and inactive phone numbers. Freeman said she called the number printed for tickets — “(805) 646‑5581” — and reached staff no longer with the city, adding that none of the three printed QR codes worked. Freeman told commissioners, “What’s the point of communication if the message is broken?” and asked the commission to consider recalling the brochures and clarifying how to buy docent‑led tour tickets.

Commissioners responded that staff would address the brochure errors. Commissioner Steiner said she and staff will remove or label out the docent‑led tour references (those tours have not run since 2021) and that Bridget Bridal will correct the QR codes; they described the brochures as placeholders until the city’s new website is fully populated. Chair West thanked Freeman for raising the issue and asked staff to ensure future communications are proofread prior to distribution.

Separately, commissioners reported on recent conservation work to the Trimpin Sound Arch, a prominent public sculpture at the Libbey Bowl entrance. Commissioner Steiner said a team from LA ArtsLab (conservation specialists) worked on the arch and completed cleaning, surface repairs and base infill in a single day; Commissioner Steiner said the work included assessment by a conservator with a Ph.D. and that the artist Trimpin reviewed the plan and declined to perform the maintenance himself. The commission expects to show a short interview with the conservator at the next Arts Commission meeting and said the next larger conservation project will be the Big Red Roller at the skate park.

Commissioners also discussed communications and the five‑year strategic plan. They asked staff and the mayor’s office to coordinate public messaging — including a press release timed to the Sept. 1 grants launch — and proposed regular Arts Commission reports at city council meetings to keep the broader public and council informed about public‑art maintenance and grant activity.

There were no formal votes tied directly to recalling brochures, but commissioners directed staff to correct brochure content and QR codes and to coordinate an updated communications plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 21, 2025 Ojai Arts Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A resident told the Ojai City Arts Commission that a recent reprint of the public‑art tour brochure contains inaccurate contact information and broken QR codes and urged the commission to recall or correct the copies.","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},6506529,"Ojai Arts Commission approves 2026 grant timeline and creates five‑member ad hoc review committee",152,666000,818000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5665926-74bf776499e6f495e69c02a4b6fda558&start=666&end=818","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5665926-74bf776499e6f495e69c02a4b6fda558/thumbnail_666000.jpg","/articles/6506529/Ojai-City/Ventura-County/California/Ojai-Arts-Commission-approves-2026-grant-timeline-and-creates-fivemember-ad-hoc-review-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506529-3cb12bd6d21dfb9a590e68c8a4db401c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222870&Signature=onQ9w63GK9ymids3qyOeBDC0yr-l~hKYOChU872kVjxoREsAggd0oqlPdz4qh3tvlC7DBtEeRjawZF6tFFUQGH2O-wTzBOHsRw0lCadlzlGA7S~bMll57XxZgr0KUV36UVuJsVEBHRTEjzaC8YBq74~lxk8~-x5gsxyZczn28qPt1HaVNu1HnDaTjVIXLaKAtbCJ-sQ2oKV8nRMZaT-EGWmIWu~iVF8TL-UFhguGEdGDtlTVXn-fyNow3ihjIhmhRKfcTbnSbtXL01NXqppczbE14b5C11mFlq8qpv6KRrXohhPIRUG9ipj1kHUXqiAWVL55gK4S8tasVKoMsIx1EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ojai City Arts Commission on Thursday approved the 2026 grants calendar and authorized creation of a five‑member ad hoc committee to review applications and make funding recommendations to the commission.

The commission adopted a timeline that opens applications on September 1 and closes them on September 30. Commissioner Wright said, “Which is opening the application September 1, closing them September 30.” Commissioners also directed staff to issue a press release and social‑media notices tied to the launch.

Commissioners said the change matters because the commission is administering a substantially larger arts grants budget this year. Chair West and other commissioners noted a $100,000 increase to the grants budget and urged realistic expectations by applicants; commissioners discussed past cycles when demand far exceeded funds available.

Most discussion focused on the ad hoc committee’s composition and scoring method. The commission agreed the ad hoc will include five members — the chair of the committee plus four community members — selected to represent a range of ages and experience. Commissioner Wright presented an expanded scoring rubric intended to make scoring more granular and consistent. The rubric retains artistic merit as the largest single criterion and breaks each category into more detailed sublevels (excellent/good/fair/poor) so reviewers can assign points with clearer guidance. Commissioner Steiner described the rubric as “very difficult to assess a grant… and for you to break it down this way” and said the more objective scoring should reduce subjectivity in future recommendations.

Staff said the application will be available online and as a fillable PDF; applicants may mail or drop off supporting materials at City Hall. The commission confirmed fiscal‑sponsor requirements remain in place. Commissioners asked that grant recipients be reminded about required summary reports and that staff clarify consequences for missing reports in application materials and award cover letters.

The commission voted to approve the calendar and process and to create the ad hoc committee. Commissioners said they will review and finalize the ad hoc membership and the rubric at the next meeting and aim to forward the commission’s recommendations to the city council in December so council can act before the end of the year.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve the 2026 proposed grant cycle timeline and process: approved (motion passed by voice vote). Implementation details: application opens Sept. 1 and closes Sept. 30; staff to issue press release and social media notices.
- Motion to create a five‑member ad hoc committee, led by Commissioner Wright, to review 2026 grant applications and use the submitted rubric as the primary scoring document: approved (motion passed by voice vote).

The commission said it will ask staff to confirm that application pages, payment/contact links and QR codes are active before Sept. 1 and to circulate the press release to commissioners so they can share it with community networks.

","The Ojai City Arts Commission approved a grant cycle timeline that opens applications Sept. 1 and forms a five‑member ad hoc committee, led by Commissioner Wright, to score 2026 grant applications using an expanded rubric. The commission also authorized staff press outreach and social‑media announcements.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Resident flags errors in reprinted public‑art brochure; commission updates materials and highlights restoration of Trimpin Sound Arch

Ojai Arts Commission approves 2026 grant timeline and creates five‑member ad hoc review committee