Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Ojai council approves temporary contractor for trolley drivers to maintain Sunday service
Summary
Council approved a one‑year agreements for a local contractor to supply on‑call drivers and backfill absences so the city can continue seven‑day trolley service while recruitment and a benefits package are pursued.
The Ojai City Council on Oct. 8 voted to approve a one‑year, as‑needed driver contractor agreement so the city can maintain trolley service seven days a week and reduce service interruptions when regular drivers are unavailable.
Council members and staff said the contract is a stopgap to ensure continuity while the city continues an active recruitment drive and develops a benefits package for its own drivers. City staff described the contractor as a Ventura County firm with roughly 60 regional drivers who currently work part time and can supply on‑call coverage, including…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
