DATE: October 7, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Police Department
TITLE: APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH FRONTWAVE MANAGEMENT, INC. AND ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommend that the City Council approve an agreement for law enforcement services with Frontwave Management, Inc.; accept up to $350,000 a year for 3 years from Frontwave Management, Inc.; appropriate $350,000 a year in revenue and expenses to the Police Department; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Frontwave Arena opened its doors in September of 2024. This 7,500-seat arena hosts a variety of sporting, concert, and entertainment events year-round. Many of the events require on-site law enforcement presence based on the nature of the event and/or anticipated crowd size.
The original agreement between the Oceanside Police Department (OPD) and Frontwave Management, Inc. for law enforcement services covered the period from September 10, 2024, through September 30, 2026. Under that agreement, the OPD provided uniformed, on-duty law enforcement officers to maintain order, respond to emergencies, and protect people and property on the Frontwave Arena premises during requested events.
Under this renewal agreement, the OPD will continue providing the same law enforcement services outlined in the original agreement. OPD will staff events with a minimum of two officers and one sergeant. The length of each shift and number of officers assigned will be determined by the nature of the event. This renewal agreement will continue the collaboration for a three-year period, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.
Frontwave Management, Inc. will reimburse the City up to $350,000 annually, for law enforcement services, as outlined in the agreement. Frontwave Management, Inc. will be billed directly by the Police Department on...
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