Homeless Action Plan

Expressed support for the committee's work but questioned whether the homeless action plan aligns with city council goals to reduce homelessness, noting past outreach claims.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supported the homeless action plan's use of by-name lists but urged the city council to restore the safe parking program at the community center.

Advocated for separating homeless policy from housing policy, questioned the housing first approach, and requested detailed financial tracking data in the HAP.

Shared state-level updates on homelessness funding, encampment clearances, and legislative bills introduced by Senator Blakespeare to support emergency housing.

Discussed the need for fiscal accountability, cautioned against grant funding strings, and suggested more frequent reporting than annual updates.

Expressed support for the city's outreach efforts, encouraged continued exploration of state and federal grants, and offered CRC's partnership for community meetings and by-name list visibility.