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Votes at a glance: Key Ojai City Council actions, July 8
Summary
Summary of formal actions taken at the July 8 Ojai City Council meeting including consent calendar approval, adoption of the Ojai Care Policy, a 2.5% COLA for staff, a 3‑month chamber services agreement and the Bryant Place feasibility pause.
The Ojai City Council took several formal actions during its July 8 meeting. Key outcomes:
• Consent calendar approved (roll call). The council approved the consent calendar by roll call vote.
• Ojai Care Policy (formerly submitted as the OHAI Values Act) — approved. Council adopted the locally tailored policy with amendments and directed the city manager to return with an implementation plan and cost estimates.
• Pause on Bryant Place feasibility study — approved, 3‑2. The council voted 3‑2 to pause targeted feasibility spending on the Bryant Place parcels and instructed staff to include site evaluations in a broader housing work plan before committing funds.
• Salary schedule amendment (COLA) — approved. Council amended the salary schedule to increase the cost‑of‑living adjustment for FY 2025‑26 to 2.5%; staff reported the net fiscal impact as $38,525 ($30,922 salaries and $5,603 benefits). Council also added two city classifications: assistant to the city manager and deputy city manager, effective July 7.
• Professional services agreement with Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce — approved. Council authorized the city manager to enter a three‑month agreement not to exceed $27,300 for chamber services tied to supporting local business and tourism initiatives; the chamber will report progress at the end of the pilot period.
Notes: Several items discussed at the meeting will return to council with additional information, including a staffing and budget plan for implementing the adopted Ojai Care Policy and a prioritized work plan for housing site feasibility studies.
