City Manager’s Office
Memo TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT:
City Council Robert Clark, City Manager September 25, 2015 Weekly Update
Vacant Buildings As indicated during the Council discussion of vacant buildings, we do not have to wait for the revised ordinance to take effect to start enforcement efforts. The City Attorney is putting together a series of form letters that will be used at each stage of the process, and the Building Official is confirming the list of currently vacant buildings. I have asked the City Attorney to train the enforcement staff, and meet with them on a regular basis to make sure that they are following the proper steps. There will be a modest cost associated with his oversight which we will discuss with City Council when the ordinance comes back for the second reading. El Nino Preparations The Public Works Department has been clearing drainage channels and maintaining drainage facilities in anticipation of a heavy rainy season. We will have extra staff on duty during heavy rain storms to check areas that have experienced problems in the past. There will be a community town hall for all Ojai Valley residents on Thursday, October 15 at the Oak View Community Center which will consist of public presentations by the National Weather Service and various disaster response agencies. Also, our staff will be attending a FEMA/OES (State Office of Emergency Services) sponsored incident recovery workshop in November to make sure we are able to access any Federal or State support that may be needed in the event of storm damage. Sheriff Body Cameras The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department is planning to start using body cameras over the course of the next year. The units will be purchased this fall and department personnel will be trained on how to use them. Actual use of body cameras in the field is expected to start in early 2016. A fee covering the City’s fair share of the annual cost will be assessed starting in FY 2017-18, and is estimated to be about $12,800 per year. Teen Movie Night Calling all Ojai teens! On Friday, September 25, the Ojai Recreation Department will be hosting a Teen Movie Night in the Boyd Center’s Multipurpose from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. The featured movie will be “The Hobbit 3”, and the evening will begin with free play in the game room, pizza, popcorn and beverages all for the very low price of $5! The next teen movie is scheduled for Friday, October 30 and will feature the movie, “World War Z”. Student ID is required at the door.
Upcoming Agendas The tentative upcoming agendas are listed below: October 13 Special Meeting (6pm) Closed Session-Vacant Properties Presentation Ojai Day Poster Consent Second Reading Vacant Building Ordinance Special Counsel Agreement (Ryan Blatz) Fox Canyon Bridge Design Public Hearing Well Moratorium Extension Discussion Green Coalition Report/Business Plan LTD/STD Benefits Pennant Banner Policy CDD Process Review Building Services RFP Holiday Meeting Schedule October 27 Presentation Recognition for E.J. Harrison (Green Coalition) Consent Ratification of HPC Award Public Hearing Tree Ordinance Discussion Skate Park Lights Leaf Blower Ordinance November 10 Joint Meeting with Arts Commission (6pm) Discussion Vacation Rentals (Ad Hoc Committee) November 24 (Cancel?)
Planning Commission Upcoming Meetings Future Agenda Items - Tentative October 7
October 21
November 4
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
DRP 15-14, 417 Bryant Circle Second Unit Guidelines
DRP 14-05 Topa Mtn Winery Revision
Deadline for California Solar to submit
Pending Projects (NOTE: Not all projects have been deemed complete)
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DRP 13-17 & CUP 13-08, Emerald Iguana Inn, 108 Pauline Street, modification to existing CUP DRP 14-02, 302 N. Montgomery Street, new parking, fencing and landscaping. Pending a new submittal on November 6, 2015 DRP 14-20, 409 Fox Street, Ojai Valley Athletic Club, Carport for PV system in P-L zone (Pending Environmental Review/Incomplete Items) DRP 15-03, LLA 15-01, T 15-12, Hospital, Continuing Care Center replacement (Project Incomplete) Rezone of Bryant Circle Area DRP 05-01 (RV01) Cottages Among the Flowers, modification to the original approval (pending completeness) TPM 15-01 and DRP 15-07, 712 Drown Avenue, subdivision to create 3 parcel out of 1 (pending resubmittal) DRP 15-11 and VAR 15-02, 700 San Antonio Street, install 8’ chain link fence DRP 15-12, 334 E. Ojai Avenue, hardscape, landscape, new awnings and lighting DRP 15-13, 111 N. Blanche Street, exterior façade renovation, roof mount hvac, skylight, trash enclosure, landscape planters DRP 15-15, 410 W. Ojai Avenue, new commercial building
