Oceanside City Council Special Meeting: June 24, 2026

The Oceanside City Council held a special meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing primarily on the certification and adoption of the Onward Oceanside Phase 2 General Plan Update, including the Smart Sustainable Corridor Specific Plan and Climate Action Plan (CAP) update. The council certified the final environmental impact report (EIR) and adopted related resolutions, including guidelines and thresholds for determining significance of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to CEQA. The meeting included extensive public comments addressing concerns about housing density, climate action measures, electrification incentives, and environmental protections. The council also discussed the implementation of a streamlined greenhouse gas emissions checklist for development projects, with particular attention to density bonus projects and electrification incentives. Additionally, the council voted unanimously to place a temporary half-cent general transaction and use sales tax increase measure on the November 2026 ballot to fund critical infrastructure projects such as fire station construction, beach restoration, road improvements, and a new police headquarters. The measure includes provisions for citizen oversight and independent audits. Public comments on the tax measure reflected both support for infrastructure investment and concerns about tax burdens and fiscal management. Finally, the council adopted an interim urgency ordinance related to SB 79 to close a loophole allowing developers to lock in development standards prematurely. Several motions related to housing inclusionary rates and sustainability commission formation were discussed but did not pass. The meeting concluded with public comments on various community issues and adjourned to August 5, 2026.