July 1, 2020
YEAR TWO MEASURE X BUDGET APPROVED
Both the Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee and the Oceanside City Council approved the revised Year Two Spending Plan for Measure X sales tax revenue. Due to COVID-19, projected revenues were revised downward by over $750,000 for Year Two. The Year Two Spending Plan continues most of the programs and projects initiated in Year One: funding one Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), contract Sobering Services (more on that below), the EMT Program, construction of new Fire Station 1, high-priority road repairs, South Strand Rehabilitation Project, fire equipment and more. Details
MEASURE X PROJECT UPDATES
ROAD REPAIRS

On June 3, 2020, the City Council approved a contract with ATP General Engineering Contractors of San Diego, for an overlay project . The work will begin with "digouts," the removal and replacement of deeper sections of existing asphalt at the most distressed areas, prior to placing a 2 inch overlay of new asphalt of new asphalt. The project also includes full depth reclamation (FDR). FDR is a process that rebuilds worn out asphalt pavements by recycling the existing roadway. To minimize public inconvenience, paving work on most major arterial roads will be done at night.

Locations of work in this overlay project include:

  • Mission Avenue from the I-5 bridge to Horne Street
  • Rancho Hermosa neighborhood
  • Industry Street from Oceanside Boulevard to west of El Camino Real
  • Camelot Drive from Oceanside Boulevard to Industry Street
  • Foussat Street from Oceanside Boulevard to Industry Street
  • Garrison Street from Oceanside Boulevard to Industry Street
  • Westbound Oceanside Boulevard from Corporate Centre Drive to Rancho Del Oro Drive

Overlay work includes replacement of non-compliant ADA ramps, raising manholes to new pavement surfaces, and restoring striping.

Measure X revenue also allows the expansion of the City's annual slurry seal project . The City Council awarded the contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. on June 17, 2020. Slurry seal is used for preventative maintenance and is designed to extend the life of a pavement by filling surface cracks and voids and prevents water damage. Slurry seal work will be performed on various streets throughout the City. PROJECT MAPS

This road repair work is funded by a combination of Measure X funds ($1.95 million for overlay and $413,080 for slurry seal), SB 1 (Gas Tax) and TransNet funding.
HELP FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

Bridge Housing Program
Bridge Housing, funded with Measure X revenue, is temporary housing that includes services aimed to quickly bring homeless Oceanside residents off the streets and help them rebuild their lives while they are awaiting permanent housing. I n May alone, a total of 21 homeless individuals were sheltered in the new Bridge Housing Program, with three of those permanently housed in May. The Police Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) and Housing Social Workers assisted a combined 138 homeless individuals for a total of 301 services provided in May.

Contract Sobering Services
Recent homeless outreach and placement efforts have identified a barrier to securing both temporary and permanent housing for inebriated individuals. They often pose health and safety problems for themselves and the public. Shelters are not equipped to assist individuals in need of sobering services, some of which require medical supervision, so they deny access to them. With a combination of Measure X funding ($500,000) and a grant from County Health and Human Services, the City will contract with McAlister Institute to run a 25-bed Sobering Services Center at 1919 Apple Street. The Center will be dedicated to Oceanside homeless residents who are recommended by the HOT or the Housing Authority. This will allow them a stay of up to 24 hours and to receive services and referrals to assist them in a better life. The Sobering Services Center will screen and assess, launder, provide hygiene kits, monitor, and coordinate care with other service providers such as Recovery Services. Details 


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