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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMARILLO AMENDING SECTION 2.08.040 OF THE CAMARILLO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 36516
SECTION 1:The City Council of the City of Camarillo finds as follows:
A. Government Code section 36516 authorizes the City Council to adopt an ordinance providing for City Council salaries and the manner in which that salary may be increased.
B. An increase in City Council compensation is necessary to align with rising living costs and the increasing demands of public service. This adjustment helps to ensure that qualified individuals are attracted to and remain in elected positions, supporting effective governance.
C. At the City Council meeting of June 24, 2026, the City Council reviewed and determined the appropriate compensation increases.
D. The City Council now desires to adopt an ordinance implementing the approved compensation increases.
SECTION 2: Section 2.08.040 of the Camarillo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
“2.08.040. Salaries.
Effective January 1, 2027, the salary for each member of the City Council shall be increased by ___, resulting in a monthly salary of $ ______.
Effective January 1, 2028, the salary for each member of the City Council shall be increased by ___, resulting in a monthly salary of $________”
SECTION 3:Ordinance No. 2021 is repealed effective January 1, 2027.
SECTION 4.The City Clerk must certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED July 8, 2026.
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Mayor
Attested to on _________________.
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Acting City Clerk
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5 I, Silvia Jaquez, Acting City Clerk of the City of Camarillo, certify Ordinance No. ____ was introduced by the City Council at a meeting held June 24, 2026, and subsequently passed and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held July 8, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
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Acting City Clerk