housing

Shared information about Operation Hope North County's family shelter in Vista, noting that 15% of their clients come from Carlsbad and discussing the need for operational funding.

Expressed frustration over rising utility rates and high-density developments in downtown without adequate infrastructure.

Expressed concern regarding several state housing bills and urged the subcommittee to oppose measures that threaten local control.

Expressed opposition to AB 2433 regarding density bonus changes and discussed wildfire evacuation concerns related to SB 1245 in North County unincorporated areas.

Expressed concerns on behalf of the Equitable Land Use Alliance regarding AB 2433 and other housing bills that erode local control and infill approvals.

Representing the North County NAACP, called for a transparent investigation and accountability following a viral video of a young Black girl being harassed and detained at Poinsettia Park.

Highlighted usable open space deficits at Ponto (Zone 9) and asked the council to honor its previous direction to evaluate open space acquisitions.

Representing the Equitable Land Use Alliance, criticized the growth management report for lacking multimodal level of service monitoring for a decade and urged a return to vehicle congestion monitoring.

Speaking for Preserve Calavera, urged the council to address open space deficits in local facilities management zones and engage stakeholders through workshops.