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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Encinitas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Draft 2026-2031 Homeless Action Plan Update
The updated five-year plan keeps the 2021 goals and adds goals for enforcement and data accountability, with all actions written as SMART goals. The council wants it shorter, more actionable, treatment-first, and with clear by-name-list definitions before adopting it.
Age-Friendly Community Study Methodology and Data Validity
A grant-funded study found 90% of older residents want to age in Encinitas but struggle with finding information, mobility gaps and transportation options. Critics said the survey sample was skewed and the city already does most of it; the council received and filed it 4-1.
Mobile home space rent moratorium
Rapid space rent hikes across Encinitas mobile home parks — some up 150% since purchase — threaten the city's last naturally affordable housing and its senior residents on fixed incomes. The council capped increases at the lesser of 4% or 75% of CPI until July 30, 2027, and will develop a permanent ordinance by early 2027.
Curtis Residence crawl-space conversion
A Leucadia homeowner wants to turn 900 square feet of crawl space into living space and add a bedroom upstairs. A neighbor worried it could become a rental or short-term rental; the applicant says it won't.
Highway 101 Streetscape Canopy and Planting Analysis
Committee members discussed ongoing efforts to calculate tree canopy cover and replacement needs along the Highway 101 corridor in Leucadia.
Paul Ecke Central School Reconstruction
Leaders discussed the ongoing reconstruction timeline for Paul Ecke Central School, emphasizing clear communication and expectation management regarding construction progress.
Municipal Real Property Acquisition and Leasing
The city is negotiating potential property acquisition terms for land located at 2883 Lone Jack Road.
Housing Choice Voucher Program Update and Waitlist Status
The Encinitas Housing Authority reviewed the status of its Housing Choice Voucher program, which assists 101 households. Due to rising costs and limited funding, the waitlist has grown past 1,200 applicants with an 18-year wait time, leading the authority to close the waitlist.
Sheridan Road Residential Addition Coastal Permit
A homeowner is seeking a coastal development permit to add a primary bedroom to an existing house on Sheridan Road. Because the home sits in the coastal zone and appeal jurisdiction, it requires special administrative review.