Score: +2 (2/0/0)

Ventura County Grand Jury • 2022-2023

Addressing District-Based Representation for the Ojai City Council

Published: May 04, 2023 12 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings

F01

The Grand Jury finds that all Ojai City Council members elected in 2020 and 2022 were in compliance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 889 at the time of their election. [SF-01, SF-02]

No recommendations for this finding

F02

The Grand Jury finds there is no requirement for city council members to report a change of residency as defined in the California Election Code upon moving out of their district. [SF-03, SF-04]

No recommendations for this finding

F03

The Grand Jury finds that, after an election, there is no provision for the Ojai City Clerk to periodically re-verify city council members continue to reside within their district in compliance with Ojai Municipal Code No. 889, Section 2.6-105. [SF-05]

No recommendations for this finding

F04

The Grand Jury finds one Ojai City Council seat is vacant pursuant to the requirements of Ojai Municipal Code Ordinance No. 889, Sections 2.6-105 and 2.6-107. [SF-06, SF-07]

No recommendations for this finding

F05

The Grand Jury finds Ojai City officials have failed to acknowledge that a vacancy exists on the Ojai City Council. [SF-08, SF-09]

No recommendations for this finding

F06

The Grand Jury finds that interim appointment from within the district, special election, or the Quo Warranto process are suitable remedies to address the vacancy on the Ojai City Council. [SF-08, SF-09] Addressing District-Based Representation for the Ojai City Council 5 RECOMMENDATIONS

No recommendations for this finding

Agency Responses 1

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

City of Ojai

June 22, 2023 • 4 pages • 2 responses • Score: +2 (+2, 0, 0) View Details ▾

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2 responses to findings and recommendations

F03

The Grand Jury finds that, after an election, there is no provision for the Ojai City Clerk to periodically re-verify city council members continue to reside within their district in compliance with Ojai Municipal Code No. 889, Section 2.6-105. [SF-05]

Response: Agree Score: +1

and R-01 as required by the Grand Jury Report, dated May 4, 2023 This letter and the form requested along with the attached summary describing the implemented action will be e-mailed today and a hard copy will be post marked tomorrow, June 14, 2023. Both City Clerk responses dated June7th, this letter and the form dated June 13, 2023 will be mailed to The Honorable Kevin DeNoce at the address provided. I apologize for my error. I have been out of State and also apologize for the last-minute response. Sincerely Cynthia a. Severel Cynthia Burell, City Clerk for the City of Ojai Cc: The Honorable...

R03

The Grand Jury recommends, pursuant to the California Government Code, Ojai City officials conduct a new election for that district or fill the vacated seat by appointing an individual from that district until a new election can be conducted. [F-04, F-05]

Response: Will Implement

Scheduled: within 15 days Score: +1

I (we) disagree wholly or partially with the Findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the Findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons.) RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations numbered R-01 have been implemented. (Attach a summary describing the implemented actions.) Recommendations numbered _____ _____ have not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future. (Attach a summary indicating the timeframe for implementation.) Recommendations numbered _____ require further analysis. (Attach an explanation to include: scope and parameters of the ana...