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Preservation commissioners seek council direction after city manager halts chambers contractor outreach
Summary
Ojai Historic Preservation Commission members said outreach to electricians and a flooring contractor about council chambers upgrades was cut off by the city manager, prompting calls for clearer roles and a joint meeting with City Council.
The Ojai Historic Preservation Commission told City Manager Ben Harvey it needs clearer lines of authority after a dispute over contractor outreach tied to proposed renovations of City Hall council chambers.
Commissioners said ad hoc members had solicited cost estimates and professional input to produce a “discovery” package — ballpark pricing and options — before asking the city manager or council to fund work. Commission members said the effort was intended only to develop options, not to hire contractors.
Commissioner Moore said a contractor who visited the council chambers to provide information was loudly told by city staff to leave…
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