Camarillo City Council - May 27, 2026

The Camarillo City Council meeting on May 27, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Workforce Housing Down Payment Assistance Program, which offers $50,000 loans to qualified first-time homebuyers with a 15-year term at 3% simple interest. The program has processed 16 loans, primarily for properties under $500,000, including affordable housing units. Council members discussed the program's financial structure, repayment options, and potential for expansion. Additionally, the council approved the annual resolution for levying and collecting assessments for the city's Landscape Maintenance District zones 1 through 10, which fund maintenance of public landscaping and related improvements. The meeting also addressed amendments to the municipal code regarding junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) to comply with recent state law changes, facilitating additional housing development. The council unanimously passed motions related to these items and updated policies on telephonic and audiovisual public participation in meetings to address technological disruptions.