DATE: February 18, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: City Manager's Office
TITLE: Amendment 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Dreams for Change to continue and relocate the Safe Parking Program to the Oceanside Country Club Senior Center parking lot, and appropriate Measure X funds from reserves to support the program.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council:
Approve Amendment 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Dreams for Change to modify the scope of work and establish an annual contract amount of $329,329 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $558,697.
Appropriate $166,671 from Measure X assigned fund balance to support Safe Parking Program operations for the period January1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment upon receipt of all required documents.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Safe Parking Program provides a safe, legal, and managed location for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and residing in their vehicles. The program offers overnight parking combined with case management, connections to housing and supportive services, and site safety measures. Safe Parking serves as a low-barrier intervention that reduces unsafe parking practices, improves neighborhood conditions, and creates a consistent point of engagement for individuals who might otherwise be disconnected from services.
The City of Oceanside currently partners with Dreams for Change to operate the Safe Parking Program at 1919 Apple Street. Under the proposed 2026 operating model, the Safe Parking Program would be relocated to the Country Club Senior Center parking lot at 455 Country Club Lane. The Program will include dedicated staffing for case management, site coordination, peer support, program oversight, and site security. This will ensure a consistent on-site presence,...
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