Carlsbad currently doesn’t have an encampment ban, and residents say that is bringing more people experiencing homelessness into their city.
ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, more cities in San Diego County are implementing encampment bans, including Escondido and Vista. The ruling allows cities to enforce a camping ban even if no shelter beds are available. The Grants Pass ruling reversesCarlsbad right now doesn’t have an encampment ban, and that residents say is bringing more people experiencing homelessness into their city.
Others, such as Carlsbad resident Teri Jacobs, disagree, saying it’s a safety issue and that camping bans help people get off the streets. "There are so many resources in here.,I don't understand why anyone in Carlsbad is homeless," she said."It's not safe for many of the individuals living on our streets with behavioral health issues and substance abuse. Nor is it safe for residents or visitors.”Carlsbad, in partnership with Oceanside, recently received $11.4 million from the state's Encampment Resolution Funding Program.
Whole Person Care Clinic will receive $813,750 to provide street-based medicine and health care coordination.The City will use $486,376 to coordinate grant activities and manage subcontracts. Staff will present the MOU to the Oceanside City Council later this month. Oceanside is the lead applicant for the grant and will execute the agreement with the state.At Tuesday's meeting, the City Council directed staff to explore the encampment ban issue further, including getting feedback from the housing commission before bringing it back to the Council for further discussion.
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