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Oceanside approves $714,470 in Measure X youth program awards amid equity debate
Summary
Council approved Measure X professional services agreements totaling $714,470 for youth programs and appropriated $140,470 from assigned Measure X funds; public commenters and council members debated geographic equity, especially funding levels for the Crown Heights neighborhood and Lifeline Community Services.
The Oceanside City Council on June 17 approved Measure X youth professional services agreements for FY 2026–27 totaling $714,470 and authorized $140,470 to be appropriated from the assigned Measure X fund balance.
Management analyst Michelle Gehr explained the RFP process and recommended awards, noting $290,000 would support city-run afterschool programs, $100,000 would go to the Oceanside Public Library youth program, $120,000 to Parks and Recreation for teen programming and $70,000 to police or fire for the AYP program serving at‑risk youth. Staff said 21 proposals were received and 14 organizations were selected to deliver workforce development, mentorship, arts and mental‑health programs. Named recommended grantees included Vista Community Clinic (Project Reach), Boys & Girls Club, Oceanside Theater Company, Lifeline Community Services and others.
Public commenters from Vista Community Clinic and Poseiden highlighted Project Reach’s long record and the importance of sustained youth supports. During council deliberations Deputy Mayor Joyce and Councilmember Figueroa pressed staff for more transparency and asked that quarterly reports and data be shared with council and the public. Councilmember Figueroa moved an amendment to fully fund Lifeline’s Crown Heights request from the Measure X assigned fund balance; the amendment was not adopted and the main motion to approve the Measure X awards passed 5–0.
Councilmembers discussed the distribution of funds across neighborhoods, the role of other funding sources (General Fund, CDBG) and the need for a holistic fall review of youth programming and funding sources.
