Ojai HPC: plaque design set for Ojai Day, panel declines Arbolada landmark push, trail‑plaque plan moves to council; commission elects secretary

The Ojai Historic Preservation Commission used its June meeting to advance two public‑facing heritage initiatives and to record three formal actions affecting future work.

Plaque and Ojai Day: Commissioners approved a final plaque layout for the state‑designated Downtown Ojai Historic District with small design edits: a double border without corner squares, left‑justified (ragged‑right) body text, and the commission name centered at the bottom. The commission confirmed the plaque wording previously approved, asked staff to secure a casting vendor's invoice, and scheduled the plaque unveiling to coincide with Ojai Day. Museum staff offered to host a slideshow of local history during Ojai Day and to provide images for banners; the commission discussed rotating volunteer coverage at the museum, a booth, and the jail and delegated coordination with the city Ojai…