Encinitas commissioners hear call to restore safe-parking program as staff, residents debate whether people were displaced At a Public Safety Commission review of the homeless action plan, a resident urged restoring a five-year safe-parking program; staff and commissioners debated whether ending the program displaced participants and discussed hotel-voucher and by-name-list options.

Encinitas residents are divided over the end of a crucial safe-parking program, with passionate pleas for restoration and heated debates on whether it caused displacement.

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Encinitas council reviews draft 2026–31 homeless action plan; staff directed to pursue safe-parking options and stronger data reporting City staff presented a draft 2026–2031 Homeless Action Plan update, highlighting partnerships and outcomes from a new San Diego Rescue Mission contract; councilmembers urged restoring a safe parking program, asked staff to issue an RFP and to improve data dashboards and reporting. No formal vote was taken.

Encinitas is taking bold steps to address homelessness with a new action plan and calls to restore a safe parking program—how will this impact the community?

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City Council Proposes New Ordinance for Homeless Outreach and Resident Safety Council discusses ordinance to enhance homeless outreach and ensure resident safety measures.

Encinitas city council is taking a bold step to balance resident safety and compassionate support for the homeless, but the path forward is fraught with challenges.

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