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Commission to review deteriorating Ojai Unified School District landmark at next meeting
Summary
Commissioners agreed to add two items to the July agenda: a proposal for commissioners to 'adopt' city‑owned or public‑agency landmarks as monthly 'eyes' and a focused review of the Ojai Unified School District landmark building that commissioners described as deteriorating and potentially at risk of ‘demolition by neglect.’
During future‑items discussion commissioners raised concern about a city‑area landmark that is part of the Ojai Unified School District property and agreed to place a focused review on the July agenda.
Commissioners described visible decay and said they want staff to pull the historic resources documentation and explain which portions of the structure are formally landmarked, what past recommendations exist, and which public agencies hold responsibility for maintenance. The commission agreed two agenda items will be added for the July 9 meeting: (1) a proposed buddy/"eyes" program to assign commissioners to monitor city‑owned or public‑agency‑owned landmark buildings, and (2) a focused report on the school district building’s historic portions and a discussion of next steps.
Commissioners framed the problem as one of deferred maintenance and local stewardship. They used the term "demolition by neglect" to describe their concern and urged staff to identify available preservation programs and potential next steps to engage the school district and city council on repairs or adaptive reuse.
Staff said it will gather the files the commission requested and return information to inform the July discussion.
