Tiobe Barron

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Ventura council delays controversial CARE policy vote, debates arts budget

2 months ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

Ventura City Council members expressed worry about the effects of the downturn in the U.S. economy on the city of Ventura during their April 22 meeting. “The CARE Policy is not on the agenda tonight because Councilmember (Ryyn) Schumacher (District 3) and I continue to work with staff to ensure it is what we want and need, as well as being legally sound,” said Councilmember Liz Campos (District 1).
Tenants rights top Ventura City Council meeting

2 months ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

Housing and tenant protections dominated discussions at the April 8 eight-hour Ventura City Council meeting. More than 50 people lined up to speak about tenant rights and address the city’s potential expansion of a contract with the Housing Rights Center.
Bonds sale for Nordhoff aquatic center and stadium gets green light

2 months ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

Nordhoff Junior High and High School’s new pool is on target to be finished in September. Ojai Unified trustees unanimously approved the sale of the remaining $13 million in Measure K bonds to finance the new Nordhoff aquatic center and stadium, among other projects, at their April 16 meeting. Voters approved a total of $45 million through Measure K in 2020.
OUSD trustees remember 'titan' educator Marilyn Smith

2 months ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

Ojai Unified trustees mourned the passing of Ojai Unified School District “titan” Marilyn Smith from a stroke on March 25, announced at their April 16 board meeting. Smith, 78, was working as OUSD’s director of Special Projects and served on the leadership team, just two of her roles in education, including more than 50 years as an elementary and high school teacher, principal and administrator.
OUSD trustees to review list of architects for workforce housing downtown April 16

2 months ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

Ojai Unified trustees will consider the sale of $13 million in bonds from Measure K, receive updates on a plan for its workforce housing project — including reviewing a list of architects — and hear a presentation on a proposed climate action plan for the district when it meets on Wednesday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. on the Matilija campus at 704 El Paseo Road. View the full agenda HERE. In November 2020, voters approved $45 million in bonds to pay for Ojai Unified School District facility upgrades.
Ventura City Council to review tenant protection options

2 months ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

"Options for tenant protection measures" will be before Ventura City Council on Tuesday, April 8 following Council's direction last year to conduct public workshops on the topic. City staff held three in-person and two virtual meetings last fall, and presented public input from those meetings to the Ventura Planning Commission in February. A final meeting of the Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee was held last month.
Parking-structure need questioned as Ventura council eyes 87 projects

2 months ago | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

Ventura City Council tackled future infrastructure projects, budget, priorities, and an updated land-use map at its March 25 meeting. It unanimously adopted a 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program, comprising 87 projects, ranging from sidewalk repairs and street resurfacing to a storm drain and wastewater repairs. In her motion to approve the Capital Improvement Program, Mayor Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios included the addition of Main Street bollards.
Hotly debated Ventura city sanctuary proposal to be revised

Mar 29, 2025 | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

Hundreds of Venturans from all sides of the political spectrum overflowed Ventura City Council chambers March 18 to debate a policy that would, in essence, make Ventura a sanctuary city. In the end, the council voted unanimously on a motion by Councilmember Ryyn Schumacher directing city staff to work with him and Councilmember Liz Campos, who introduced the policy, to explore options and return with a revision before the end of April.
TODAY: Capital improvements, budget and land-use map top Ventura council agenda

Mar 25, 2025 | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

Ventura City Council will consider adopting a 2026-2030 capital improvement project plan, hold a budget workshop, and revisit a land-use designation map during its Tuesday, March 25 meeting. Ventura City Council meets 5 p.m. March 25 at 501 Poli St. View the agenda HERE, or en Español AQUI.
Ventura Council to consider policy protecting 'diversity, safety and equality' for residents March 18

Mar 19, 2025 | ojaivalleynews.com | Tiobe Barron

On Tuesday, March 18 Ventura City Council will consider adopting the Community Autonomy, Rights, and Equality (CARE) Policy, which seeks to shield locals from certain federal administration changes. Specifically, the CARE Policy aims "to protect reproductive rights, immigrant residents, gender-diverse individuals and all residents of the City of Ventura from restrictive laws and external enforcement efforts."Also on the agenda is a budget workshop, and revised Land Use Designation Map.