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Ojai Council approves new Public Safety Commission to review traffic, fire and safety concerns
Summary
The Ojai City Council directed staff to create a five‑member, Brown Act advisory Public Safety Commission to review traffic, wildfire hardening and other safety issues and to meet initially on a monthly basis, with staff liaisons available for technical input.
The Ojai City Council voted to create a five‑member Public Safety Commission to serve as a Brown Act advisory body for local traffic, fire‑hardening and other public safety issues, directing staff to return with formation details and an appointment process.
Council members said the new body will provide a forum where residents can bring localized safety concerns — such as requests for traffic calming or fire‑hardening guidance — that staff and subject‑matter experts can address before some issues escalate to the council.
City Manager Ben Harvey and Assistant City Attorney (staff…
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