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City Council Steve McClary, Interim City Manager July 8, 2016 Weekly Update

Four Citations Issued for Short-Term Rentals The City issued four administrative citations this week for illegal short-term rentals of property. These are the first citations to be issued since the City lifted its ban on enforcement of short –term (less than 30 days) property rentals (also known as vacation rentals). The four citations contain fine amounts which total $31,000. The City is in the process of taking additional enforcement actions, which will likely include additional citations to violators. In addition, the City has sent 47 letters to owners of suspected short-term rentals operating in the City for advertising their short-term rental. That has been followed up with nine cease-and-desist letters sent to property owners who continue to advertise. The enforcement of short-term rentals remains a top priority for the City’s code enforcement staff. Further enforcement options will be discussed at the July 12 regular city council meeting. Cultural Resources Committee Meeting set for July 11 An ad-hoc Committee on Cultural and Historic Preservation has been meeting since 2015 to discuss possible amendments to the Ojai Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 8 related to Cultural and Historic Preservation. The Committee is working on developing policy for the city council to consider regarding the protection and preservation of cultural resources, including historical and Native American resources. The Committee is meeting on Monday, July 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Ojai City Hall. This is a public meeting and the community is encouraged to attend. For more information please go to the City’s website at http://ojaicity.org/cultural-and-historic-preservation-ordinance/ Libbey Bowl to Welcome Rick Springfield Libbey Bowl will host Rick Springfield in concert this Sunday, July 10 starting at 6 p.m. This is the second commercial concert to be held at Libbey Bowl in cooperation with Sterling Venue Ventures. The City Council will be considering a long-term contract with Sterling Venue Ventures that would continue to bring commercial events to the Bowl. The agreement is tentatively scheduled to be considered at the August 8 regular city council meeting.

Upcoming Agenda Item July 12 Budget (6:00) Presentation New Fire Engine Demo 2016 Fair Poster Preliminary FEMA Flood Control District Maps Commission Reports Consent Adopt Resolution TDA Article 3 Additional Expenses for Rosenblit Contract Ratify Appointment of Victoria Bramson as Area Housing Authority Commissioner Ratify Mayoral Appointment to Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Public Hearing Trolley Purchase Discussion Tree Ordinance League of California Cities Voting Delegate Commission Roles and Responsibilities July 26

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August 9 Parks & Recreation Joint Meeting (6:00) Presentation Dark Skies Award Commission Reports Ojai Valley Green Coalition Annual Report for FY 15/16 Consent Adopt Nordhoff High School Pedestrian Improvement Plan Grand Jury report re Public Access to Conflict of Interest Codes Housing Element Reporting Short Term Vacation Rentals Prohibition Enforcement Acquisition of Property on Grand Avenue Public Hearing Rezone M1 Bryant Circle Discussion Ojai Valley Green Coalition report 2015/16 funding Sterling Venues Contract Appointments to Arts Commission Appointments to Planning Commission Appointments to Building Appeals Board Appointments to Parks and Rec Commission Voting Delegates for League Annual Conference CDP Tracking Software Sign Ordinance Term Sheet with Option as Directed to Staff City Council Project Priority List

August 23 Consent Adopt Street Overlay Plan Public Hearing Article 12 Landscaping and Text Amendment September 13 Planning Commission Joint Meeting (6:00) Commission Reports Consent Award Street Overlay Plan Discussion FPPC Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Notice