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City staff presented the plans and a draft subrecipient agreement for the Community Resource Center (CRC), a downtown nonprofit that operates a food and nutrition program and other services. Melinda Dacey, the city\u0000s housing services manager, told the council that staff and the city attorney had added performance obligations to the draft agreement at the council\u0000s direction in March. Those obligations included requirements that clients wait in a designated breezeway with restroom access and that CRC keep the area clear of trash at the end of each business day.

CRC Chief Executive Officer John Van Cleef and more than a dozen residents and service‑sector speakers addressed the council during a lengthy public hearing. Supporters described CRC\u0000s food pantry and case management for seniors, survivors of domestic violence and low‑income working families. \"In 2024, there was a monthly average of 410 unique incident visitors to CRC\u0000s food and nutrition program,\" Van Cleef said, and he asked for performance standards that are aligned with HUD guidance and uniformly applied across subrecipients.

Other public speakers urged stricter controls, arguing that a small number of repeat individuals engaging in illegal or disorderly conduct near the CRC are harming downtown businesses and public safety. Speakers proposed additional enforcement, targeted security patrols and clearer measures of program success. Several people displayed video and photos during public comment and asked the council to condition or withhold funding.

Council members sought a middle path: they affirmed support for CRC\u0000s food distribution while stressing the need to address a small subset of resource‑resistant individuals who repeatedly create nuisance or criminal problems downtown. After debate, Mayor Bruce Ehlers moved that the council adopt the staff recommended actions to submit the consolidated plan and annual action plan to HUD but remove the two specific draft contractual conditions (the designated waiting‑area language and the end‑of‑day trash clause) from the CRC agreement. The motion also directed staff to continue working with CRC and other partners on measurable performance standards, and to include homelessness‑action planning and enforcement options in an upcoming agenda item.

The motion carried unanimously; the clerk recorded the outcome as \"that motion carries unanimously with Deputy Mayor Lines absent.\" The council also indicated it would continue the broader homelessness discussion at a May 14 meeting and explore interim tactical options discussed at the hearing, such as targeted security or rotating patrols in downtown hot spots.

Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar (multiple items): approved unanimously with Deputy Mayor Lines absent.
- Consolidated plan / Annual action plan / CDBG submission and funding for public services (including Community Resource Center, Boys & Girls Club, Meals on Wheels): approved unanimously with Deputy Mayor Lines absent; staff directed to remove two specific draft conditions for CRC and to continue joint work on measurable performance metrics.

What the council decided not to do tonight
- The council did not adopt the draft, exclusive performance language in the CRC subrecipient agreement as written; instead it asked staff to redraft performance measures that align with HUD requirements and apply consistently across subrecipients.

Context and next steps
- Staff said HUD\u0000s submission deadline is May 15 and recommended council action to meet that timetable. The council approved the submission and authorized the city manager and designees to complete the filing.
- Councilmembers and CRC leaders agreed to continue working on by‑name outreach coordination, clearer performance metrics (including tracking unique and repeat clients), and tactical enforcement approaches in partnership with the Sheriff\u0000s Department and city staff. Staff will return to council with updates at the May 14 meeting, when the city will review its homeless action plan and consider targeted measures for downtown public safety.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Encinitas SDWD & Regular City Council Meeting 4/16/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Encinitas City Council on April 16 approved the city\u0000s consolidated and annual action plans for CDBG funding and authorized submission to HUD while removing two proposed operational conditions on the Community Resource Center and directing staff to refine performance measures.","taxTitle","Encinitas, San Diego County, California","taxId",3828,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595445,"Sheriff's North Coastal captain reports small rises in assaults and vehicle thefts, credits proactive enforcement",612,604000,1216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3032637-311229fb93bc14a405c6e25150f6c5af&start=604&end=1216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3032637-311229fb93bc14a405c6e25150f6c5af/thumbnail_604000.jpg","/articles/6595445/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Sheriffs-North-Coastal-captain-reports-small-rises-in-assaults-and-vehicle-thefts-credits-proactive-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595445-3ab7a925ae66c2c697f82211fae9e3ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437354&Signature=j7nEo2-43yDWlwE3qr-5x~no3WfWWOaozAxM1IURVQ23x-GLucQU3mZ2MKUInuBHMhV8fxdAtseRYuxvwgQLuY7t3IqcYSr2lvcFgdJrFIWs8TTUTc6E2ujtrfcKPhIAl-iGbkRNl-rLLbxOUxJnCn7TQRkSdUhrv3U4OAWeDoqBdBG6ueLvq-Nf8mzj9j7RUWkLDAp9g0gg9Tv20Uh~J6pyu1sWBfzpXwFOtoirjBhcHVbX6vw9f7jSXcyBtrDUwo8GwwPLcW1m0Vh3n0Ydyye8dbNr80dtIirmCUHLaNzNMpLFjg9FvrDbqnxmP0Ctbr9-Oko5cBCgOP18GU~jbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Captain Oscar Montanez of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department told the Encinitas City Council on April 16 that the North Coastal station’s year‑to‑date crime totals show a modest uptick in some categories while others have fallen.

Montanez said crimes against persons were up by seven cases compared with the same period last year and that assault reports rose by one case. \"Overall, crimes against persons did increase by 7 cases,\" Montanez said. He added that many assaults were domestic‑type incidents or between people who know each other.

The captain said property crimes fell: burglary offenses declined by six cases and the overall crimes‑against‑property total was down by 12. Vehicle thefts, however, rose: Montanez said his office counted 11 more vehicle thefts year‑to‑date and linked a January spike to a regional series that targeted Toyota trucks. \"That has decreased,\" he said, \"so we\u0000re not sure if either they\u0000re having a harder time coming across the border, or they were arrested on other offenses, but it has slowed down.\"

Montanez credited a mix of technology and proactive patrols for recent results. He said Flock license‑plate reader cameras helped identify a suspect tied to multiple residential burglaries across North County; deputies executed a search warrant in Oceanside and recovered stolen property. \"We actually were able to identify him. We conducted a search warrant, went to his residence in Oceanside, arrested him and recovered some of the stolen items,\" Montanez said.

He highlighted several other operational trends and enforcement outcomes: larceny thefts rose by about 30 cases, deputy‑initiated activity (proactive contacts) increased 52 percent, arrests were up about 11 percent, and overall calls for service were up 12 percent. DUI arrests jumped 72 percent after the department shifted resources to dedicated DUI enforcement shifts in response to public concern. \"I think that we\u0000ve shown the value of having a car that\u0000s out there during the nighttime hours,\" he said.

Montanez reviewed the work of the COPS and HOPE teams focused on downtown and unhoused outreach: 235 unhoused contacts, 29 encampment cleanups year‑to‑date, 84 field interviews and dozens of citation or arrest actions tied to municipal code enforcement and undercover compliance checks at retail establishments that sell alcohol. He described a strategy of offering resources first and moving to enforcement when individuals repeatedly refuse resources or commit illegal acts.

The captain repeated two operational notes for residents: (1) the Sheriff\u0000s Office transitioned to a new report‑writing system in November, and the bureau\u0000s figures are \"working numbers\" until extraction tools are complete; and (2) for non‑emergencies some lines experience wait times and residents should call 911 if they need an immediate deputy response.

Council members praised the department\u0000s outreach efforts and asked follow‑up questions about enforcement tools and capacity. Councilmember Robert Schaffer asked whether most enforcement incidents involve a small number of repeat individuals; Montanez estimated roughly \"15 and less\" of resource‑resistant individuals accounted for many repeat contacts. Several council members suggested expanding timed enforcement or private security in hot spots as interim measures while the city and department pursue longer‑term solutions.

The report covered a range of specific figures residents often ask about: 53 arrests for people assessed as intoxicated and unable to care for themselves under Penal Code 647(f) year‑to‑date; 29 encampment cleanups; and several undercover purchases that led to arrests for illegal alcohol sales to minors. Montanez encouraged residents to use the My Encinitas app for non‑emergency reports and thanked community partners for tips that led to investigations.

Council members and staff said they will continue to coordinate on targeted enforcement and community outreach ahead of the summer season.","Captain Oscar Montanez told the Encinitas City Council the North Coastal station saw modest year‑to‑date increases in crimes against persons and vehicle thefts, credited proactive patrols and Flock license‑plate cameras for recent arrests, and outlined enforcement priorities for 2025 including DUI and unhoused outreach.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595436,"Encinitas council opposes three state bills and forms subcommittee to rewrite legislative priorities",1091,10932000,12023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3032637-311229fb93bc14a405c6e25150f6c5af&start=10932&end=12023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3032637-311229fb93bc14a405c6e25150f6c5af/thumbnail_10932000.jpg","/articles/6595436/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Encinitas-council-opposes-three-state-bills-and-forms-subcommittee-to-rewrite-legislative-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595436-e9a33f033526af7c394c47dd09b321aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437354&Signature=fkV009tHhkNwsOfpB2mhqy6kQK~YCAGOpoYpx6RBfUJNAdfSGfXwn5wQsjmhb-Fqkf~cEabvyQGrAH9hRh~b3v~fXOScryuLnOEe9oX0MJn4yCVhqB6CjvsO9A2UZZn1XBplhtEyAGElcl8oyvMbtzJJQLC9-Pzv8hgESGq~dRpmkPnURA2Amtl-XQpRQ4994cnEndMZCHFdQN8upm2QRYPEp7rAydPMFMo5tdDkRNskmgB-OloQLQgtXrG5IshWCdm1QbhUyDMzEfbO2NQ7YN4OEA-Bl8nEtPLn7mMeNp1x~60YNdEWMwvjAqpgcd~HwbEqfTcLppcURbigKKP3eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Encinitas City Council on April 16 directed staff to send opposition letters on three California bills and approved formation of a two‑member subcommittee to update the city\u0000s legislative priorities.

Council considered three bills flagged by staff: AB 306 (temporary limits on local amendments to state residential building standards), SB 79 (requires approval of higher‑density residential projects near transit stops and limits local development standards), and SB 677 (further constrains local objective standards for small‑lot residential projects). Staff recommended opposing SB 79 and SB 677; AB 306 had not had a staff letter drafted when the meeting began and councilmembers asked that a letter opposing AB 306 be prepared.

After brief discussion about the bills\u0000' likely impacts on local land‑use control and municipal regulatory authority, the council voted to approve opposition letters to each measure. The clerk recorded each motion as carrying unanimously with Deputy Mayor Lines absent.

Councilmembers also debated the city\u0000s legislative priorities document (Policy CO‑24). Several members described the current list as lengthy and sometimes vague; public commenters urged the council to simplify priorities to focus on core, locally relevant areas such as public safety, local control of land use, infrastructure and youth services. Mayor Bruce Ehlers proposed a subcommittee of himself and Councilmember Jim O\u0000Hara to draft a redlined, simplified legislative priorities document for a future council meeting. The council voted unanimously to form the subcommittee and directed staff to support it and return with a marked‑up draft.

Actions and votes
- SB 79 (transit‑oriented density / limits on local standards): council approved an opposition letter; motion carried unanimously with Deputy Mayor Lines absent.
- AB 306 (state limits on local building‑standard amendments): council directed staff to prepare and send an opposition letter; motion carried unanimously with Deputy Mayor Lines absent.
- SB 677 (limits on local objective standards for small residential projects): council approved an opposition letter; motion carried unanimously with Deputy Mayor Lines absent.
- Legislative priorities subcommittee: council appointed Mayor Bruce Ehlers and Councilmember Jim O\u0000Hara to draft a streamlined, redlined priorities document for future council consideration; motion carried unanimously with Deputy Mayor Lines absent.

Why it matters
Councilmembers framed the votes as a defense of local control over zoning and land use, a consistent theme in the meeting. Several members told staff they preferred a shorter, clearer priorities statement that gives staff and the mayor room to act when time‑sensitive bills appear, while preserving council oversight for major positions.

Next steps
The mayor and Councilmember O\u0000Hara will work with staff and the city\u0000s legislative consultants to produce a redlined draft of the legislative priorities and return it to council for consideration. Staff will also prepare the three opposition letters for distribution to state legislators and committees per the council\u0000s direction.","Council voted unanimously (Deputy Mayor Lines absent) to oppose SB 79, AB 306 and SB 677 and to form a council subcommittee to update the city's legislative priorities. Staff will deliver redlined draft language after consultation with the subcommittee.","actionData","errors"]

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