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Camarillo adopts balanced FY 2026–27 budget, 4% staff COLA and $438M five-year CIP
Summary
Council adopted the FY 2026–27 budget, approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for city classifications effective July 1, 2026, and adopted an updated six-year capital improvement program covering 87 projects and roughly $438 million in projected costs.
The Camarillo City Council on June 24 adopted the city’s FY 2026–27 budget, approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for staff effective July 1, and adopted an updated six-year capital improvement program (CIP).
Finance Director Mark told the council the proposed city-wide expenditures total $167.5 million and budgeted revenues total $159.2 million across all funds; the general fund revenue and expenditure lines were presented as $59.5 million and $62.2 million respectively. Staff characterized the proposed FY 2026–27 budget as balanced by aligning operating revenues and expenditures and using strategic fund commitments.
As part of compensation actions, staff proposed a 4% COLA effective July 1, 2026 for all classifications; the council adopted the recommended compensation classifications and benefits program during the hearing. The Finance Director also reviewed GASB/Gann-related items and noted the appropriations limit calculation and general fund commitments for strategic reserves and capital needs.
The council also adopted the city and Camarillo Sanitary District items, approved placement of delinquent sewer service charges on the Ventura County secured property tax roll for collection (after mailed notices and published hearings), and approved the updated five-year CIP covering 87 projects (~$438 million) that includes transportation, water, sanitary, storm drainage, buildings and grounds, housing, and IT projects. Notable CIP highlights included the Pleasant Valley Road bike-lane widening (including an anticipated three-month closure window during construction), Los Posas/Ventura Boulevard bridge replacement with federal grant funding at risk if deadlines are missed, Camarillo train station undercrossing design coordination with Union Pacific, and water projects including new pump stations and well improvements to reduce reliance on imported water.
Most budget and CIP items passed unanimously by roll-call vote. A separate trolley-budget resolution required a separate vote due to a conflict; that trolley resolution passed 4–1 with Council member Kildy dissenting.
