DATE: June 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Housing and Neighborhood Services Department
TITLE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH MEASURE X-YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDERS
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve the FY2026-27 Measure X-Youth Program Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) for a total of $714,470; appropriate $140,470 from assigned Measure X fund balance; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements upon receipt of all supporting documents.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of Oceanside is committed to supporting programs that target youth and families who need support and intensive prevention and intervention services to divert at-risk populations away from juvenile delinquency and gang involvement. Youth diversion and intervention programs help reduce youth crime and youth violence in the community by engaging at-risk youth in alternative programs that provide an outlet for positive expression, social and emotional skills, self-discipline, sports development, and cultural identity. It's estimated that sound prevention, intervention, and diversion programs can save taxpayers seven to ten dollars for every dollar invested. This is primarily due to reductions in the amount spent on law enforcement activity, including incarceration. These programs can prevent the onset of adult criminal careers and reduce the likelihood of youth perpetrating serious and violent offenses. It's also estimated that youth involved in high-quality after-school programs are 37% more likely to improve academically and socially.
Measure X - Youth Services continues to focus funding on addressing the needs of at-risk youth and families living in Opportunity Neighborhoods. Programming will support culturally responsive approaches to service delivery and actively promote youth well-being, foster positive choices, and discourage gang involvement while creating opportunities for youth to be more invol...
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