Oceanside City Council Meeting: May 20, 2026

The Oceanside City Council meeting on May 20, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a resolution establishing stop controls at various intersections and reclassified several city positions with updates to the salary schedule. A significant agenda item was the approval of the Homeless Evaluation Assistance and Response Team (HEART), a multidisciplinary outreach program with a $200,000 appropriation from Measure X reserves and the establishment of a new homeless outreach coordinator position. The council also conducted public hearings and approved amendments to the city's HUD Consolidated Plan, including a $300,000 allocation of CDBG funds for the Crown Heights Resource Center improvements. Additionally, the council approved a conditional use permit for a cannabis cultivation facility and a development plan for a 230-unit mixed-use project with 23 low-income units, including related environmental and zoning considerations. The meeting concluded with the council voting to place a city charter amendment on the November 2026 ballot to ensure compliance with state laws and maintain eligibility for state infrastructure funding. Several motions related to procurement, budget appropriations, and contract approvals were passed unanimously or with majority support.