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City Council Robert Clark, City Manager January 14, 2016 Weekly Update

Libbey Bowl Committee The Ad Hoc Committee on Libbey Bowl is seeking community input regarding how Libbey Bowl should be used and managed, and issues related to its use. The Committee will use this input to help them formulate recommendations to the City Council. The meeting is at 6 pm on Tuesday January 19. It will be televised, and noticed as a joint meeting of the Council and all commissions in case a majority of any of those bodies desire to participate. HPC Joint Meeting The joint meeting with the City Council and Historic Preservation Commission that had been scheduled on February has been postponed due to the resignation of two Historic Preservation Commissioners. City Welcomes New Transit Supervisor The City of Ojai welcomes Austin Novstrup as the City’s new transit supervisor. Mr. Novstrup, who comes to the City with prior experience with Gold Coast Transit and other transit agencies, began this week in his role of supervising the drivers and operations of the Ojai trolley service. Mr. Novstrup has experience as a driver, supervisor and transportation planner. He replaces Drew Lurie, who retired earlier this month after many years of service with the City. Welcome aboard Austin! Sarzotti Park Master Plan Update Local residents are invited and encouraged to attend a public outreach meeting set for Monday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Ojai City Hall. The meeting will include public input and discussion on the development of future plans and amenities for Sarzotti Park. The Parks & Recreation Commission is hosting the special meeting to gather additional input on the master plan update. An initial public outreach meeting was held in August, and City officials are looking forward to a large and diverse group to participate in the discussion. Recreation Department On Friday, January 22, the Ojai Recreation Department is hosting another “Parents Night Out” movie. The featured movie will be Tangled. Parents can drop their child(ren) off at 6:00p.m. and pick them up at 9:00p.m. The movie starts at 7:00p.m. and the event includes pizza, popcorn and beverage all for just $10! It’s open to children 5 years of age and older. Facebook The City’s Facebook page is now fully functional and we are generating an average of three posts per week. Additionally staff is utilizing community groups on the site to distribute information.

Upcoming Agendas January 19 Town Hall Meeting on Libbey Bowl Management (6:00 pm)

January 26 Special Meeting 6 pm Closed Session Vacant Buildings Regular Meeting 7 pm Presentation Advanced Meters-Gas Co. Consent Sarzotti Park Shade Structures and Site Work Transient Rental Resolution Public Hearings Leaf blower Ordinance Weil Modification Discussion Citygate Report Report of Ad Hoc Committee on Cultural Resources (Ordinance on Conditioning of Ministerial Permits) City Council Regional Assignments Successor Agency ROPS 16-17 Closed Session City Manager Evaluation Monthly Litigation Update February 9 Presentation Interface Family and Children Services Consent Lifetime Achievement Awards Annual Audit Resolution adding PL to compliance guidelines Public Hearing CUP/DRP Time Limits

Rezone M1 Bryant Circle Introduce Marijuana Ordinance Marijuana Urgency Ordinance Discussion Commissioner Appointment Process PSHHC Housing Concept Presentation February 23 Consent Award Bids for Sarzotti Picnic Structures Adopt Marijuana Ordinance Discussion Political Signs Ojai Day Board/Commission Responsibilities Sustainability Committee