December 2025 Newsletter

Council Update

We had two Council Meetings in November, these are some of the items we took action on:

• City Council adopted a resolution approving an updated User Group Classifications and amending the Parks and Recreation Master Fee Schedule. Motion to adopt staff’s recommendation with a change to Classification #5 changing "and/or" to "and" and changing the threshold to 51%; direct staff to develop cultural sensitivity training; and provide annual updates. Results: Approved 4-1. Robinson - No.

• City Council adopted resolutions approving rate adjustments for calendar years 2026 and 2027 for water, recycled water and wastewater. Motion to approve the reduced rate recommendation. Result: Approved 3-2. Sanchez, Robinson - No.

• City Council introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 32B of the city code; introduced an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 32D of the city code; and adopted a resolution adopting a parks impact fee nexus study, capital improvement program, and revised parks impact fee. Motion to introduce ordinances: Approved: 5-0. Motion to adopt resolutions with the following modifications: remove the maximum fee cap for single-family homes, eliminated the two-year phased-in approach, and set minimum fee per unit: Joyce. Second: Figueroa. Approved: 3-2, Robinson, Weiss - No.



Our next City Council meeting will be on Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:00pm.

For summaries of all City Council meetings, please click here.

 Getting Out in the Community in November

I had the profound honor of attending the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the VANC facility. A heartfelt gathering that truly embodied gratitude for our nation's veterans. The event featured an inspiring keynote by retired U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Luis E. Fonseca Jr., who shared raw, powerful stories from his 22 years of service, including his heroic actions in the Battle of An Nasiriyah that earned him the Navy Cross, while advocating for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The morning was elevated by a musical performance from singer Eve Nasby and thoughtful reflections from Chaplain Edwin Handley. Wrapping up with a communal lunch, it was a reminder of the enduring impact of service and the importance of community support. I left inspired to carry that spirit forward.

I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Oceanside's new Psychiatric Health Facility at 3996 Vista Way, a collaborative project between the County of San Diego, Tri-City Medical Center, and Exodus Recovery aimed at providing crucial inpatient mental health care for adults in crisis. The event buzzed with community leaders and optimism as we celebrated this much needed addition to North County's behavioral health resources, complete with a tour of the modern, patient focused building designed for short term stabilization and recovery. It was inspiring to see local efforts addressing gaps in mental health access, and I left hopeful for its positive impact on residents.

I attended the Tri-City Hospital Foundation's Grand Gala, an annual fundraiser that brought together community leaders and supporters to bolster essential healthcare services at Tri-City Medical Center, including the much needed emergency department redesign. The event featured lively entertainment like dueling pianos, heartfelt patient stories, and engaging activities such as a bourbon pull, culminating in an impressive total of over $600,000 raised! A huge thank you to the Tri-City Hospital Foundation team and all the volunteers whose passion and tireless planning made the evening both unforgettable and deeply impactful; your dedication to our community’s health truly shines.

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosted another Rising Star Student of the Month Awards. This event remains one of my absolute favorite events to attend each month. I always leave feeling deeply inspired by the incredible stories of our students who excel academically and personally while overcoming significant adversity. A huge congratulations to this month’s outstanding honorees: Elijah Ross-Robinson of Surfside Academy, Luis Molina Monroy of Oceanside High School, Natalie Liserio of El Camino High School, Jordan Mignosi of Coastal Academy High School, and Tristan McGurgan of Pacific View Charter!

As the Council liaison to the Utilities Commission, I attended the November meeting where we tackled critical infrastructure advancements for our community. Highlights included robust presentations on the Amendment 2 to the Orion-TC Joint Venture Agreement for the Mesa Garrison Lift Station and Force Main project, alongside the award of the Downtown Water Sewer Replacement Phase II Project to Burtech Pipeline, Inc., for $27 million to enhance our aging systems. The Commission forwarded strong recommendations to City Council for approvals on these contracts and amendments, ensuring reliable water and sewer services amid growing demands. We also received the Sewer Report for October 2025, you can find that here. I look forward to the next meeting in January.

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