Draft 2026-2031 Homeless Action Plan Update

Asked how the county is helping supply more housing to assist local efforts and how many individuals on the by-name list are Encinitas residents.

Asked about the success metrics and permanent housing exit data for the Buena Creek Navigation Center.

Asked about public safety protections for vulnerable unhoused women sleeping on the streets or in cars.

Asked how the city supports the Community Resource Center's expansion plans in downtown Encinitas.

Asked for clarification on what municipal enforcement means under the updated plan and reviewed progress made under the 2021 action plan.

Expressed concerns about safety near senior centers, the need for transparent application processes for rescue services, and issues with past housing placements in Vista.

Highlighted the lack of specific focus categories for severe mental illness and substance addiction in the plan, and criticized the low business turnout for the workshop.

Expressed concern that the workshop schedule and venue make it difficult for downtown business owners to attend, and noted that the meeting should be fully televised like city council meetings.

Suggested creating a direct emergency or phone contact number for the HOPE team so residents can report non-emergency situations without relying on the Sheriff's Department or the Encinitas app.

Expressed frustration about individuals sleeping in vehicles, the need for increased patrols, and concerns that newer arrivals receive housing assistance ahead of longtime residents and veterans.

Shared personal experiences of being unhoused in the city with his wife, highlighting how difficult it is to secure housing and overcome rental discrimination despite working with navigators.