Oceanside City Council Meeting: June 3, 2026

The Oceanside City Council meeting held on June 3, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and budget approvals. Key contract amendments were approved, including a $200,000 increase to Geo Pacifica's professional services agreement for capital improvement and land development support, raising the total to $790,000, and a $971,976 amendment to the public works agreement with Singh Group for encampment-related services, increasing the total to $4.2 million. The council also approved a $600,000 as-needed capital improvement program contract pool for various consultants. The city treasurer presented a quarterly investment report, highlighting a book value of approximately $580 million and stable investment performance. The council introduced an ordinance to prohibit heavy trucks over certain weight limits from using the San Luis Rey River Bridge, with exemptions for public safety vehicles under review. A ballot measure was approved to amend the city charter to align prevailing wage and fair competition provisions for public works contracts with state law, ensuring continued eligibility for state infrastructure funding. The council adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, including general fund, Measure X, Harbor, water, sewer, and capital improvement program budgets, with discussions on funding priorities for youth programs and infrastructure projects such as the pier and fire station. Public hearings addressed landscape maintenance and lighting district assessments, urban water management and shortage contingency plans, and amendments to the inclusionary housing ordinance to comply with California Coastal Commission recommendations. The council also introduced an ordinance to implement the Affordable Homes Near Transit Act (SB79), exempting and deferring certain sites to manage housing growth near transit stops. Public comments emphasized support for KOCT television funding, affordable housing, local workforce development, and community infrastructure needs. Motions and votes were taken on all procurement and budget items, with unanimous or majority approvals.