Camarillo council accepts $7.3 million ERF award, approves contract to install six temporary housing units at Berry Street

The Camarillo City Council unanimously approved two housing items that together use state and federal funds to add temporary and permanent supportive housing in the city.

At the meeting councilors ratified acceptance of a $7,300,000 Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) grant and approved a professional services agreement to purchase and install six detached temporary units on a city‑owned lot at 2361 Berry Street. Both votes were unanimous (5‑0).

Why it matters: the ERF grant funds a pair of coordinated projects — a nine‑unit permanent supportive housing development on Arneal Road and the six temporary units on Berry Street — intended to create a shorter, supported path from street outreach to permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.

What the council approved - ERF grant acceptance (ratification): city accepted $7,300,000 in ERF funding. Council recorded a unanimous vote (Yes: Martinez Bravo, Santangelo, Tremblay, Vice Mayor Tennyson, Mayor Kildee). Staff reported the city received the full grant check on March 31 and said there is no indication the state will retract the funds. - Professional services agreement for 2361 Berry Street: the council approved a $527,025 contract with Azure Printed Homes to supply five 120‑square‑foot units and one 180‑square‑foot ADA‑accessible unit,…