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Commission schedules workshops and June public hearing on Encinitas homeless action plan update
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Summary
Commissioners reported a draft homeless action plan and announced a first workshop for people with lived experience on the 30th at Saint Andrew's Church (3:30–5:00 p.m.), followed by two additional workshops; staff will revise the draft and hold a public hearing June 15 to gather formal comment.
Commissioners Seldon and Vaughn updated the Public Health & Safety Commission on the draft homeless action plan and a public engagement schedule. The first workshop, targeted at people with lived experience and service providers, is set for the thirtieth at Saint Andrew's Church from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.; two follow-up workshops (one focused on business stakeholders, one general) are planned.
Staff said the draft has been circulated and that commissioners want to use the workshops plus online postcard feedback to revise the plan. The revised plan will be presented at a public hearing on June 15 at the commission's next regular meeting; commissioners will collect public feedback, make any recommendations, and forward suggested changes to the City Council.
Speakers emphasized the need to coordinate with regional partners and existing service providers. Staff noted that the Buena Creek Navigation Center, although physically outside Encinitas, is a key stakeholder in services for people experiencing homelessness and should be part of the conversation.
Why it matters: The workshops and hearing are part of a structured public-engagement process to ensure the updated plan incorporates lived experience and cross-agency coordination before City Council consideration.
Next steps: Staff will accept workshop input, revise the draft plan, and present the revised plan for public comment at the June 15 hearing.
