City Council, Sanitary District and Library Board -Special Meeting- Budget Review Workshop 6/10/2026

The City of Camarillo held a special City Council meeting on June 10, 2026, focused primarily on the fiscal year 2026-27 budget review workshop. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and review of the proposed $161.6 million expenditure budget, with detailed breakdowns of the general fund, water and sanitary funds, and capital improvement projects (CIP) totaling approximately $28.3 million. The council reviewed funding allocations for community grants, community events, and pension funding status, including strategies for managing CalPERS liabilities and the use of a PARS trust. A significant contract award was approved for the Arnneal Road Housing Project, with SPS Corporation selected as the lowest bidder at approximately $5.94 million, plus a 15% contingency, funded in part by $1.14 million from the continuum of care reserve. Additionally, the council discussed a proposed drone as first responder program to enhance public safety, with an estimated annual cost of $629,000, of which Camarillo's share would be about $251,000, and confirmed that funding for the first year is included in the budget. The meeting also covered strategic goals and objectives for the upcoming fiscal year, including economic development and technology initiatives. Motions related to the contract award and budget adoption passed unanimously.