Housing

SCA intern and college student supported the smoke-free multi-unit housing ordinance, sharing family experience with secondhand smoke.

Asked the council to pass a robust mobile home fairness ordinance instead of relying on manufacturer-backed MOUs.

Voiced concerns on behalf of mobile home park residents regarding rent increases and requested an ordinance moratorium.

Shared ongoing maintenance and harassment issues experienced with a corporate landlord in Encinitas.

Expressed fears of retaliation against mobile home residents speaking out and requested anti-retaliation protections in local ordinances.

A long-time local resident and family member of program participants expressed deep gratitude to staff and the housing authority for maintaining a life-changing program that supports elderly, disabled, and veteran residents.

Criticized the council's legal challenge regarding the Clark Avenue development project as a waste of public funds.

Expressed concern over approved housing developments and suggested exploring AB 787 to convert market-rate apartments into affordable housing.

Suggested extending HCP and AUP programs for one year to streamline unpermitted unit regulations.

Thanked the commission for their service and introduced community health initiatives regarding smoke-free housing and substance awareness.

Raised concerns about whether current economic conditions make it a challenging time for affordable housing feasibility studies and urged that any study be conducted thoroughly.

Questioned city general fund loans for corporate housing projects compared to local water district ratepayer burdens.

Expressed frustration regarding unpermitted pickleball court conversions in her community and alleged that planning staff bypassed major use permit hearing requirements.

Requested that the city consider a smoke and vapor policy for multi-unit apartment complexes to protect residents from secondhand smoke.

Cautioned against reducing funding for the inclusionary housing feasibility study, warning of potential legal challenges from the state or developers.

Praised the council for standing up to developers and urged charging Surfline for camera access.

Praised the L7 park project, warned against turning parks into housing, and questioned past funding allocations to the Community Resource Center.

Highlighted the health hazards of secondhand smoke in apartments and shared housing units.

Presented the San Diego Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Project, advocating for local ordinances to protect residents from drifting secondhand smoke.

Presented data on secondhand smoke issues and urged the city to adopt smoke-free multi-unit housing policies.

Requested that the city keep smoke-free multi-unit housing policies on its work plan to protect vulnerable residents from drifting smoke.

Spoke about secondhand smoke issues in apartments and requested support for a smoke-free multi-unit housing ordinance.

Suggested adding atmospheric preservation and geoengineering prohibitions to city priorities.