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Residents urge council to fund and maintain Clough Vista Park native-plant demonstration garden
Summary
Multiple public commenters asked the Ojai City Council to prioritize maintenance and funding for Clough Vista Park’s native-plant demonstration garden, citing cultural and environmental benefits and asking staff for a dedicated maintenance budget.
Several residents asked the council on June 17 to include Clough Vista Park — described by commenters as a native‑plant demonstration garden with Chumash cultural elements — in the city’s goals and near‑term budgeting. Speakers asked the council to reestablish a regular maintenance program and to budget funds for specialized gardening beyond routine city crews.
Christine Golden said the city made a written commitment when the park opened in 2001 to maintain the site and weekly landscaping; she asked the council to restore that level of service and to provide a maintenance budget so plantings remain as intended. Lanny Coffey and others described the park’s water‑saving and habitat value and offered to lead a guided site visit for council and staff.
Mayor Gilman and staff said the Green Coalition is already working on the site and that staff would coordinate a site tour. Commenters asked the council to consider including a Clough Vista maintenance tactic among the parks and recreation goals so the matter would be reflected in budget discussions and future staff reports.
