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Council amends Parks & Recreation commission rules to allow up to seven members; council retains appointment authority
Summary
The council voted to amend the municipal code to allow the Parks & Recreation Commission to be composed of up to seven members or a fewer number as appointed by council, changing the commission's composition language so the council may appoint five to seven commissioners.
The Ojai City Council voted unanimously to amend the Parks & Recreation Commission composition language to permit the commission to be set at up to seven members, with the city council retaining discretion to appoint a lesser number.
Why now: Council members said the change corrects a procedural inconsistency from earlier discussions and gives the commission and council flexibility to staff the advisory body in a way that suits workload and onboarding capacity. Several speakers said the commission had previously asked to be able to expand but wanted to onboard members in stages rather than appoint five new commissioners at once.
Vote: The council approved the ordinance language change by roll call. Council members Ruhl, Meng, Mayor Gilman, Mayor Pro Tem Lang and Council Member Whitman voted yes.
What it does: The amended language reads that the Parks and Recreation Commission "shall be composed of seven members or such lesser number as may be appointed by the city council," allowing the council to appoint five, six or seven commissioners at its discretion. Staff said appointments will proceed under the normal recruitment and interview process.
Ending: Council directed staff to proceed with appointments consistent with the revised language and continue the recruitment process for open seats.
