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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-28; Homeless Action Subcommittee; ; Town Hall MeetingCity of Carlsbad Homeless Action Subcommittee Meeting Date: June 28, 2021 To: Homeless Action Subcommittee From: Holly Nelson, Senior Homeless Program Manager Item 3: TOWN HALL MEETINGS Recommendation Receive a presentation on the information received from the four town hall meetings and online survey on homelessness; present overarching themes and key takeaways; discuss ways to incorporate the community's voice and feedback on current and existing homeless programming; discuss possible recommendations for City Council consideration. Discussion The City of Carlsbad staff worked with Dialogue Partners to facilitate four virtual town hall meetings with community members on the topic of homelessness. The purpose of these meetings was to: 1) share information about the city's existing programs and upcoming initiatives to reduce homelessness; 2) gather input fr6m the community that will help shape the direction and implementation of the city's initiatives; 3) address misinformation about homeless issues and answer the public's questions. Due to the pandemic and restrictions on public gatherings, these meetings were held virtually. All four meetings started at 5:30 p.m. to engage a wider audience and increase community participation. These meetings were facilitated by a third-party facilitator who moderated the discussion. City staff were present to answer the community's questions as it related to homelessness, law enforcement, and housing. The meetings were scheduled for 90-120 minutes, and each meeting had representation by the mayor and the district councilmember. The town halls attracted over 218 unduplicated residents and most meetings averaged around 60 participants. The format of the virtual town hall meetings was very consistent and included a brief presentation and video about the city's current and planned homeless response efforts, gathered feedback via online polls, held an open comment period, and responded to participant questions. Several major themes emerged over the course of the four town halls. Residents had questions and concerns about the increase in homelessness, the laws and enforcement, concerns around the Housing First Model, the hotel voucher program, the cost and its effectiveness, volunteer opportunities, and the need for greater accountability, transparency, communication, and June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 1 of 256 June 28, 2021 Page 2 collaboration on homeless-related issues. There was a wide range of opinions expressed at the town halls. Staff caputured the comments and have prepared a comprehensive summary report. Exhibits 1. What We Heard Report — Carlsbad Homeless Plan 2 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 2 of 256 City of Carlsbad Homeless Response Plan Prepared by Dialogue Partners for City of Carlsbad June 2021 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 3 of 256 Introduction In recent years, the City of Carlsbad, like cities throughout California, has seen an increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness. Community members have expressed concern about the increasing impacts associated with this challenging issue, both to the homeless individuals themselves and to the surrounding community. In response to increasing concerns from residents and business owners, in.April 2021, the City Council decided to make reducing homelessness one of its top three goals for the 2021-22 budget. City staff was asked to create a work plan to support the City Council's goal, focusing on best practices and the measurable outcomes expected by the community. The City Council approved the work plan and allocated funding through the city budget process. The new budget goes into effect July 1, 2021. Purpose of engagement In preparing to implement the new work plan, city staff wanted to create an opportunity for community members to learn more about the new programs and strategies to reduce homelessness, provide input on how they are carried out, and address misinformation and answer questions from the community. This feedback will be provided to a new City Council Homeless Action Subcommittee, which will help guide the city's homeless response efforts. How we engaged City of Carlsbad staff worked with Dialogue Partners, a firm specializing in public participation and community engagement, to design and implement a public involvement strategy to engage City of Carlsbad community members and gather their input as the city plans to implement a broad package of intiatives designed to meet the City Council's goal of reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness. Due to the COVID-19 public health order, in-person meetings were not conducted. However, interested participants were provided with the opportunity to engage and share their perspectives and feedback through virtual online meetings and an online engagement survey. Virtual Community Meetings Virtual community meetings included brief presentation and video about the city's current and planned homeless response efforts, gathering feedback via online polls, holding an open comment period, and responding to participant questions. One meeting was planned for each City Council district, with the City Council member providing welcoming remarks: IP- District 1: June 3, 2021 110- District 2: May 25, 2021 IP. District 3: June 7, 2021 10. District 4: May 26, 2021 Online Engagement Survey To encourage broad participation, the City of Carlsbad also invited community members to share their thoughts and input through an online survey. 11- Online Survey: May 27 —June 13, 2021 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 4 of 256 49% More than 20 years 1% I do not reside in Carlsbad 3% Less than 2 years 3-5 years 26% 5-10 years 10-20 years 13% What we asked Participants were asked a series of questions to help better identify their perspectives on the city's current and planned homeless response efforts: 10. How do you get most of your information related to homelessness? II- What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? IP- What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? 10- Have you or someone you know personally, ever experienced homelessness?* 110- What questions do you have about the city's plan? 10- What would you like the city/Homeless Action Subcommittee to consider as it moves forward with its plan? •What ways would you be willing to get involved in the issue of homelessness?* * survey only Who we engaged Carlsbad community members were invited to share their thoughts and perspectives on Carlsbad's Homeless Response Plan in the City of Carlsbad virtual community meetings and an online survey. ▪218 people attended four virtual community meetings o 2 people attended all 4 meetings o 6 people attended 3 meetings o 15 people attended 2 meetings 10. 427 participants completed the online engagement survey District representation District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Meeting participants 69 38 88 46 Survey participants 170 96 89 73 Additional demographic information was gathered from those who participated in the online survey: 49% of participants have been residing in Carlsbad for over 20 years. June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 5 of 256 21% 47% 11% 48% 32% 28% 51% When asked how they get most of their information or knowledge related to homelessness, participants reported: Local news Social media Nextdoor Community groups City sources (website, newsletters, City Council meetings, etc.) Word of mouth (friends and family. etc.) Other Of those participants who indicated "other", the majority of responses indicated they observe and experience it firsthand while out in the community. Online survey participants were also asked if they, or someone they knew personally, have ever experienced homelessness. 33% of survey participants indicated they, or someone they knew, have - experienced homelessness. •Yes •No •I'd prefer not to answer June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 6 of 256 0% 0.5% Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 1% •••.= 85 and over 21% 13% 2% 6% Survey participants were also asked to identify their age. Of those that responded, the majority indicated they were 55 years or older (this demographic makes up about 40% of the city's population). 64% of survey participants were 55 years or older. When asked how they might like to get involved in the issue of homelessness, the majority of online survey participants who responded indicated that would like to help correct misinformation in the community by learning about and sharing the latest studies and reports. In what ways would you be willing to get involved in the issue of homelessriess? Attend small group meetings to discuss homeless issues with the city's.response team Volunteer for the Annual Point in Time count June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 7 of 256 Help correct misinformation in the community by learning abbut and sharing the latest studies and reports What We Heard Following is a summary of themes that emerged from the meetings and survey feedback. This summary reflects feedback that was most commonly shared, although it's important to note that this was not a representative sample of Carlsbad residents, nor can we know to what extent the views of participants represent the views of residents overall. Verbatim responses are included in the Appendix. A growing problem Nearly all participants said homelessness is getting much worse in Carlsbad and see it as a big problem for the community, but recognized that other neighboring communities are struggling with the same problem. Participants shared that they believe increased crime in Carlsbad stems from the growing homeless population, which negatively impacts community safety, wellbeing and resident's overall quality of life. Participants shared that they are often scared to use public spaces where individuals experiencing homelessness spend time. Many shared that they feel public spaces, such as parks, have become unsafe for their children and that local businesses and tourism are suffering as a result. Urgency There was a sense of urgency among participants to make a measurable difference in the problem of homelessness. They see it getting worse and are concerned that the city's work plan will take too long to implement. Participants acknowledged that homelessness is a complex, sometimes not well understood and difficult issue. Despite this, participants indicated they would like more done to address it, although there was little agreement on what programs they thought would be most effective. People want to know more about the problem Throughout, participants expressed uncertainty around the scope of the issue. Many expressed wanting to know how many homeless exist within the community, whether they are from Carlsbad, how much crime is related to homelessness and why homelessness is getting worse. Many wondered to what extent mental illness and substance use contributed to homelessness. Confusion and frustration about enforcement Many participants seemed uncertain about what enforcement laws exist, what local and state laws influence how the city addresses homelessness and what enforcement efforts are being made. Many participants wanted to understand why police cannot remove homeless people from public areas and why encampments are not being removed. Some were aware of recent changes in the law that affect enforcement of camping ordinances. Overall, many expressed a desire for more enforcement, although some wanted enforcement that is not allowed, such as moving homeless to less populated areas (out of the city). Many felt more needed to be done about panhandling, public drunkenness, encampments, public urination and defecation, and people blocking sidewalks. Curtailing these activities would help decrease the negative impacts homelessness potentially has on local businesses and tourism. Desire to help "legitimate" homeless people Many seemed to make a distinction between those they perceived as not wanting help and those they perceived as simply falling on hard times. Most agreed the city should try to help those in the latter group, but there was some fear that the city's resources would be exploited or wasted by people who simply prefer to live on the June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 8 of 256 street. A fair number of participants felt those who "don't want help" were the biggest problem and did not see the city's work plan as effectively reaching them. Concerns about Housing First Overall, many participants raised concerns about the Housing First approach, which removes barriers to getting into housing so the person can first get access to services as quickly as possible. Having a safe place to live provides a foundation to more successfully address the issues that lead to becoming homeless. Some felt certain the Housing First approach would not be effective or cited studies showing it is not effective. Others expressed concerns that people would take advantage of the free housing and not work to transition into permanent housing. Another concern was that people would come from other areas to utilize Carlsbad's programs and therefore increase the total number of homeless in the city. Skepticism of voucher programs Concerns about voucher programs were similar to those around Housing First. Voucher programs allow certain people experiencing homelessness to stay in a hotel or motel with a specialized program in place that includes support services. Meeting and survey participants expressed concern that a voucher program would lead to crime in the surrounding neighborhood. Many wanted to know the criteria for getting a hotel voucher and how success of the program would be measured. Many noted concerns that they did not want to see a voucher program in or near residential communities, schools or where tourism and businesses would be negatively impacted. Residents who live near hotels along Avenida Encinas cited many examples of recent crime and other behavior they attribute to homeless people staying at the low-cost hotels. Some believed voucher programs were already operating at nearby hotels and contributing to problems in their neighborhoods, including inappropriate behavior, drug use, nudity and people who appear to have mental illnesses. Attracting more homelessness to Carlsbad Several participants were concerned that approaches identified in this plan would lead to an increased number of people experiencing homelessness migrating to Carlsbad so they could access these services. Many felt this would also increase crime. Several were skeptical of the city's data showing the vast majority of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad lived in Carlsbad just prior to becoming homeless. Timelines and measuring success Participants had a keen interest in when the programs are expected to be implemented. Further, comments from participants indicated a strong desire to see measures for success established and assessed regularly to better monitor if, how and to what degree efforts being undertaken were achieving intended results. If not, how might services and programs shift to address failures? Many also wanted to see a cost-benefit analysis for the city's investment in homeless services. Public input and decision making Many participants asked if and how the public was engaged in creating the homeless response plan. Many felt they had expressed opposition to some of what is included in this plan and wanted to know how their input was considered in decisions made. Scope of services needed to address homelessness Participants recognized that those experiencing homelessness often need a myriad of services to address their needs. Many noted that they wanted to know what mental health, addiction and substance abuse services June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 9 of 256 would be made available to individuals enrolled in homelessness programs. Many saw this as a critical part of ensuring individuals expediting homelessness to address root causes that led to their homelessness. Further, many wanted to see clients engaged in employment opportunities to help them rejoin their communities in meaningful ways. Costs/funding Many participants wanted to better understand the true costs of providing these services, including if any cost- benefit analysis had been done on the proposed approaches. Many wanted to know what portion of the plan was covered by federal grants and what portion local taxpayers would be responsible for to maintain this plan in the long-term. Affordable housing Participants seemed to agree housing affordability was a concern in Carlsbad, although some were skeptical that more affordable housing would reduce homelessness. Participants wanted to know what the longer-term plans for affordable housing look like; what the current need looks like, how many units would be developed, and how individuals and families would transition from temporary housing to more permanent housing solutions. Community involvement, collaboration and volunteerism Participants noted that they wanted to better understand what roles community organizations might play in delivering these services and how individual residents in Carlsbad might contribute to this work through volunteer efforts. Further, many wanted to know what regional collaboration was being planned or undertaken to support this plan and how it might contribute to more successful projects, approaches and policies to address homelessness. Expand services that work, rethink those that don't Many participants noted that there are strong community service organizations currently in Carlsbad (e.g., La Posada). Participants wanted to expand existing programs with a proven track record of success while potentially rethinking those that aren't achieving intended results. Further comments stressed the importance of using effective, evidence-based approaches to address homelessness. Accountability, transparency and authentic communication Participants would like the city to be accountable for the efforts being undertaken and regularly report back to the community on progress being made. Further, many participants felt that they would like to be more engaged in shaping future plans. Some suggested holding additional public meetings. Collaboration Some mentioned wanting the city to continue to develop plans and partnerships with other jurisdictions to create a more comprehensive approach to homelessness. Some expressed concern that the city was taking on too much of the responsibility for reducing homelessness and that should be led by the county or local non profits. Civility and respect Some participants expressed concern about a lack of respectful dialogue about the issue of homelessness during the town hall meetings. They wanted to see more empathy and compassion demonstrated toward those experiencing homelessness and toward those participating in the meeting who had points of view different from their own. June 28, 2021 Item 4f3 Page 10 of 256 Next Steps All public input gathered through the virtual town hall meetings and the online survey will be presented to the Homeless Action Subcommittee at its June 28, 2021, meeting. City staff will provide options for how programs could be adapted to address the feedback gathered. The city will continue to keep those who participated in this public involvement process informed of how their input was used, what progress is being made to address homelessness, where participants can find research/studies and data related to the city's approach and additional opportunities to get involved. June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 11 of 256 Appendices A.Meeting chat transcripts by district B.Citywide survey input C.Survey input by district June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 12 of 256 Appendix A Town Hall Meetings on Homelessness Zoom chat transcripts District 1: June 3, 2021 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? 00:41:00 Tracy Carmichael: Homeless in Carlsbad is growing daily 00:41:02 Sandra Gravitt: It's getting worse. It brings down the community. 00:41:05 Cathy Brendel:It effects residents and tourists alike in a negative way 00:41:05 Katie Taylor: It is getting WORSE!!! 00:41:06 Andrea Ryon: A sad situation for our city that needs solving! 00:41:08 Teri Jacobs: We do not have an accurate count. 00:41:11 Cheri Mason: It is much worse than in the past 00:41:14 Ellie Arkans: Homeless has NEVER been so prominent in Carlsbad in the 26 years I have lived here!!! 00:41:19 larry posner: I'm totally baffled 00:41:19 Kelly LeBerthon: Carlsbad only handles homeless single men, not women or children - they go to Vista or Escondido 00:41:20 irene patton: The homeless spend a lot of time in our city parks 00:41:23 Anthony Bona: Getting MORE and MORE violent 00:41:25 larry posner: I don't really 00:41:27 Jan Lewis: Amount of homeless has increased. 00:41:34 hope nelson: What we are seeing is not exclusive to Carlsbad. 00:41:35 Angela Derby: no one is willing to permanently solve this issue. 00:41:36 Roz & John Raue: It doesn't go away and increases. 00:41:41 Tracey Barker: That we could be doing more as a community to help these people improve their lives, one way or another. 00:41:42 Tish Robinson: It heightens the disparity between residents and those without homes. 00:41:47 Diane R: I believe services are much better but still so much to do 00:41:47 Sharyl Hess: That is an awful situation that needs to aggressively be addressed and 00:41:48 Patrick Connolly: Unfortunately there are too many homeless who have chosen the lifestyle, are not likely to avail themselves of services, and are taking advantage of our largess and deferred enforcement. 00:41:54 Denis Jensen: The City's desire to throw money into bloated, expensive programs does not alleviate the problem 00:41:54 Kevin Thompson: This is a nationwide situation. 00:41:57 Sandra Gravitt: Taking over Park & Ride spaces on La Costa Ave. 00:41:57 Bradford Jacobs: Based less upon lack of affordable housing than poor lifestyle choices and mental illness. 00:41:58 Gregory Houlgate: Homelessness in Carlsbad is on the increase and is now draining resources vital to the health of our community 1 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 13 of 256 00:42:05 Jean Walker: The one thing I know for sure is that no one in the City approached Carlsbad residents about this homeless hotel voucher program before deciding to spend $3 million on a year long program that doesn't require people to accept services or ever leave the hotel room. 00:42:06 Judy Rees: Many are mentally sick. 00:42:07 The Benusis Family: Keith Blackburn is on record as saying that the Windsor Pointe project is not something he would want in his neighborhood. 00:42:17 Roz &John Raue: Feel unsafe at times 00:42:33 Kimberly Heitchew: It has become more of a problem in the last four years, then the 40 years... noting the local post office 00:42:34 Denis Jensen: It's obvious that the problematic homeless are the mentally ill and drug addict homeless, not people simply down on their luck and I think we should stop pretending otherwise. 00:43:09 Tisha Gehringer: Sad situation that needs a lot of resources please be mindful of the circumstances of the last year What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? 00:43:09 Sandra Gravitt: I'm uncertain about the desire of the city council to really deal with the problem. 00:43:10 Cathy Brendel:What Carlsbad and the region will do about homeless people that do not want help 00:43:19 Anthony Bona: Uncertain that homeless will magically change their ways once given hotel vouchers 00:43:20 Jean Walker: I am uncertain why the City would approve a $3 million program for a homeless hotel without getting input from residents. 00:43:21 Tracey Barker:I don't know the city's 1, 3, 5 year plan. 00:43:22 Marco: I don't feel responsible for other peoples poor decisions in life. 00:43:23 Angela Derby: How many homeless do we actually have. 00:43:25 Teri Jacobs: What outcomes are we honestly hoping for. 00:43:26 larry posner: I'm totally uncerten that any city can solve this 00:43:31 Keith Thamer: Why are there so many now? 00:43:31 Katie Taylor: That the City cares about the impact on the residents and business owners. 00:43:33 Cheri Mason: What is the best way to address it in a compassionate way. 00:43:34 Tracy Carmichael: What will be the stop gap ? 00:43:34 Virginia Murphy: How do we start to change the LAWS that need changing to protect us & our health? 00:43:35 Sheryl Goto: What is Carlsbad doing about homelessness? 00:43:40 Judy Rees: How many are staying in Hotels in Carlsbad. 00:43:40 hope nelson: For sure there are a broad variety of reasons. 00:43:42 Kelly LeBerthon: what programs has Csbd considered besides Housing First 00:43:43 Ellie Arkans: Not so confident that spending millions of dollars on the homeless is going to solve, but create more problems with attracting more transients. 00:43:47 Rancy Feldman: How to interact with the homeless in the Village 2 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 14 of 256 00:43:48 Diane R: I would like to know more about the Regional collaboration and how it is going so that we can help bring solutions forward in a constructive manner. 00:43:55 Andrea Ryon: That some of the ideas for solving homelessness will work! Housing First has not been shown as effective! 00:43:56 Roz & John Raue: Where are the folks coming from? What are our rights as home3 owners? Is pan handlegal 00:44:00 Gregory Houlgate: That our leadership in this community has enabled a plan that will address the issues we have in Carlsbad. 00:44:00 Tisha Gehringer: What helps change it for the long term 00:44:02 Patrick Connolly: Given Martin v Boise, I don't understand why the state, county, and city has not developed temporary interim shelter camps (National Guard built with centralized services. 00:44:08 Tish Robinson: What are the services available for women and children in Carlsbad? 00:44:18 Denis Jensen: I'm uncertain about why putting seriously mentally ill homeless into a facility next to my kids (Windsor Pointe) is anything but a horrible idea 00:44:24 Kimberly Heitchew: too much $$$ being spent 00:44:48 irene patton: I don't know when I can call in a "problem" with the number of very obviously homeless people who are gathering in the park with all their possessions. And where/who do I call? 00:45:23 Paul Marsteller: We understood that the guidelines of Housing First prohibits siting these motel voucher programs in proximity to residential neighborhood.... Am I wrong? A clear answer from our leaders here would clear up a lot of the anxiety surrounding this program. 00:45:54 Denis Jensen: I'm uncertain why the Barrio is a dumping ground for these programs and not an area better suited, away from families 00:47:57 Jean Walker: Has that 70% number been confirmed? This number needs to be verified. People can say they are from Carlsbad without it being the case. 00:48:09 Kevin Thompson: Why is Windsor Point linked with homelessness? 00:48:53 Angela Derby: What about those that chose to live unsheltered? 00:49:21 Teri Jacobs: Is the 70% based on PIT or unique confrontation counts? 00:49:30 Denis Jensen: I'm uncertain why we're told the homeless are simply people simply down on their luck and not mentally ill and drug addicts General comments 00:50:30 Jean Walker: An equal number of studies can be cited stating that Housing First doesn't work. 00:51:20 Jean Walker: In Carlsbad's homeless hotel program, no one will be background checked and no one is required to utilize any services. 00:51:37 Bradford Jacobs: When does this video go nationwide to kick off the Carlsbad Homeless Magnet Program? 00:52:16 Katie Taylor: The video is for 4th graders... 00:52:28 Cathy Brendel:Thank you very much, for the care of animal component 00:52:46 Cathy Brendel:Will the officers patrol on foot and on bikes 3 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 15 of 256 00:52:52 Kimberly Heitchew: very true!! here they come 00:53:38 Marco: No. They're not "experiencing" homelessness. They are "choosing" to live on the street with no responsibilities 00:53:44 Denis Jensen: I hear a lot about the inability of the police to take action but I'm uncertain why the Martin Vs Boise workaround isn't just creating a homeless dorm with amble beds (147) somewhere inland that would satisfy the ability for police to enforce loitering and sleeping outside laws. 00:54:07 Jean Walker: Oceanside's program DOES background check people, requires voucher recipients to participate in services and only allows people to stay in the hotel for 21 days, as opposed to a full year. 00:54:09 is a fantasy... 00:54:13 00:54:40 in Carlsbad 00:54:49 Katie Taylor: The majority of homeless are not capable of or want to work. This Virginia Murphy: How to deal with the people who refuse all help Sandra Gravitt: During that video, three more homeless people showed up Kevin Thompson: Didn't Oceanside write an ordinance that outlawed camping in tents? 00:55:05 Marco: Our city leaders wants to welcome them from all over the state all to our city! 00:55:26 Jean Walker: There is no requirement that people in the voucher program participate in service, so if people refuse services, they get a free hotel room for a year. 00:55:51 Katie Taylor: Why is the conversation never about the negative impact of residents and our business owners - time to care about then FIRST! 00:56:37 Marco: Katie Taylor! IC) 00:57:07 Katie Taylor: Every time you see a homeless person with a shopping cart you are looking at stolen property. 00:57:07 Gwen (She/Her) Kindness Matters: Carlsbad is one of the kindest city's in this country...hoping that attribute can lead the way in this discussion, and in our approach to caring for those in need. 00:57:42 Tim Stipe: Taylor, rughton. They always skirt around the "squatters" in our parks, alleys, boardwalk, etc...and start talking again about more services. 00:57:49 01:01:15 01:01:46 01:02:12 01:02:30 01:03:08 01:03:20 01:03:55 01:04:00 Sheryl Goto: I agree Gwen. Cathy Brendel:Our alleys public or private property? Cathy Brendel:Who have enforcement jurisdiction by the Carlsbad Village Depot Denis Jensen: Larry is right Katie Taylor: Larry you are 1000% correct!!! Kimberly Heitchew: thank you Larry!! Roz & John Raue: Good question Larry!!!! Tim Stipe: My question: Sandra Gravitt: Bureaucrats don't want to solve the problem because their funds would dry up. Homelessness is big business to a lot of people. 01:04:18 Ellie Arkans: That's a BINGO Sandra!!! 01:04:25 THERESA CARPENTER:thank you Larry! 01:04:30 Marco:Sandra 100% 4 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 16 of 256 01:04:40 Sheryl Goto: Is temporary camping being considered for homeless? 01:05:41 Jean Walker: Overdoses in San Francisco skyrocketed under their homeless hotel voucher program. 01:05:42 Marco: No amount of money is enough to "solve" the problem. It only leads to more people wanting to live on the strert 01:06:18 Denis Jensen: Thank you, Kelly. The current City plan won't help a thing 01:06:47 Katie Taylor: Love Texas! Realistic Approach.... 01:07:13 Anthony Bona: Housing first is a FLAWED MODEL 01:07:33 Tim Stipe: My question: Why are we just starting at the beginning of other cities failed playbooks? There are a number of cities (in Ca.) that have already tried everything we are just now looking into and have found it not to work. Only to break up their encampments and run them out. 01:07:38 Jean Walker: Excellent points, Kelly. 01:07:43 Cathy Brendel:Does Carlsbad have a no tent ordinance and will they enforce it? 01:08:00 Noel Breen: I get sick of every issue being dumped into the barrio to absorb. Why not convert the farmer's building into long term permanent assistive housing? We have tons of room and vacant buildings around Palomar Airport. Why not place the homeless facilities there as well? I'm sure the Citizens for a Friendly Airport would love to do their part. Same with Ponto and LaCosta. 01:08:10 Andrea Ryon: Great job Kelly! 01:08:36 THERESA CARPENTER:great job Kelly! 01:08:58 Sharyl Hess: Exactly how I feel Kelly! Thank you!! 01:09:08 Kimberly Heitchew: thank you Denis! so true 01:09:23 Jeff Toth: Nice Denis 01:09:23 Katie Taylor: Denis you are right. I have read the Boise decision several times....the decision does not require individual housing units. 01:09:36 The Benusis Family: I agree with Denis. There is not an adequate safety response plan in place or an exit plan (should there be the anticipated horrible events that will unfold) communicated to the public for the Windsor Pointe project. How will it impact the security in the evening of the immediate area of the Chase children's sport park and Elementary School, not to mention how it will the impact the economy of the nearby downtown businesses? In similar projects, where the inclusion criteria is of unmedicated severely mentally ill, who are gifted housing with no requirement to partake in programs or oversight, the others, who would have benefited from the housing first theoretical model, they did not feel safe enough to remain housed in those shelters. The SMI crash out on sidewalks, litter, loiter, harass the members of the community and spilling over into the surrounding areas. We are already going to be screwed by the design of the Windsor Pointe project because of the stipulation required by the No Place Like Home. 01:09:37 Sharyl Hess: I have really bad service as I'm traveling. Hoping to be able to stay on! 01:09:44 Ellie Arkans: Thank you Dennis!!! 01:10:05 Cathy Brendel:Thank you Dennis - agree 01:10:42 Denis Jensen: agreed! 5 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 17 of 256 01:12:52 Cathy Brendel:Seems like money should regionally go towards drug/alcohol rehab and psy help 01:13:26 Roz & John Raue: Patrick run for City Council11111 01:14:04 Denis Jensen: Yes, the answer seem ironically simple. 01:14:10 Katie Taylor: Our north county cities need to ban together, share the legal expense and fight back against the over broad read of Boise. In addition, fight back against the laws passed down by Sacramento preventing our cities from dealing with crime and homelessness. 01:14:32 Tracy Carmichael: Why place the homeless next to businesses or residential? 01:15:47 Denis Jensen: GOOD question, Tracy. If this is really about helping people, there are more cost-effective locations inland that would service far more people 01:15:59 Sandra Gravitt: If you subsidize something, you get more of it 01:16:23 Denis Jensen: Thank you, Jeff! 01:16:51 Katie Taylor: Take a walk on Carlsbad Blvd by the beach and count the homeless impacting our residents and tourist - not acceptable. 01:18:43 Katie Taylor: Bravo John! 01:19:01 Tim Stipe: C) john 01:19:02 Jean Walker: Excellent points, John. 01:19:47 Denis Jensen: Thank you, Angela. It's obvious that the problematic homeless are the mentally ill and drug addict homeless, not people simply down on their luck and I think we should stop pretending otherwise. 01:19:49 Roz & John Raue: Right on Angela 01:19:58 Kimberly Heitchew: thank you Angela 01:20:10 Bradford Jacobs: I agree with Angela! Well said! 01:20:26 Tim Stipe: thanks angela.c) 01:20:44 Denis Jensen: Yes, Tracy- that number seems suspect 01:21:19 Denis Jensen: there are homeless advocate profiteers at play 01:21:27 Katie Taylor: Good points Tracy.... 01:21:28 Bradford Jacobs: That 70% number is used by many cities...I question the veracity of this number. 01:22:00 Tim Stipe: Spot on Tracy. the families have no help. i know 1st hand 01:22:27 Katie Taylor: ReCall Schumacher 01:22:33 Gwen (She/Her) Kindness Matters: How incredible if we could use all of this energy to focus on caring for one another? How powerful if we could turn this conversation around a bit, and focus on the strengths of our village, our community and acknowledge that we have the power to positively impact the lives of those in need? 01:22:47 Jean Walker: It appears that if a homeless person says they are from Carlsbad, then that person is counted in the 70%. People can say whatever they want. There needs to be some verification of that number before the City uses it as a metric. 01:22:52 Denis Jensen: Jeff Toth's screen grab is worth a look. Thanks, Jeff 01:23:06 Bradford Jacobs: ??? 01:23:27 Jeff Toth: Here it is again. From a social worker at Housing First 01:24:16 Roz & John Raue: Good idea Patrick! 6 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 18 of 256 01:24:42 Kevin Thompson: Housing vouchers are from federal money...Carlsbad is not spending 3 million of our local tax dollars. 01:24:47 Angela Derby: What hotel? 01:25:19 Jean Walker: With regard to the whole homeless hotel program...the City can back out at any time, return the State or Federal grant money, and the City Council can move for reconsideration of the issue. 01:25:23 Katie Taylor: Homeless now is a big business - lots of people making money and jobs for a problem with no viable plan to solve. Our tax money year after the year going down the drain. 01:26:00 Kimberly Heitchew: the city needs to back out of voucher program 01:26:21 Jean Walker: This program is slated to start in June. What hotel was chosen for the program? 01:27:11 Denis Jensen: Thanks, Katie. You are not wrong. Affirmed Housing (developer of the atrocious Windsor Pointe facility) has been caught bribing San Diego officials. 01:27:14 The Benusis Family: Exactly, Katie Taylor. The Affirmed Housing developer are going to make an enormous profit from Windsor Pointe. Affirmed Housing are making their project as expensive as possible, to the tune of over $600,000 per unit and the City Council voted it through. 01:27:32 Kelly LeBerthon: Both the 2017 and 2018 staff reports state "the city's action are intended to move homeless residents toward self-sufficiency and rehousing." How many homeless individuals has the city successfully removed from homeless status since 2017? 01:27:59 Cathy Brendel:Seems like another problem are the residential homes that have permits to house six or more residents on government assistance. The people housed in these homes hang out in the Village during the day and may be some of the people who sell and buy drugs. 01:28:42 Teri Jacobs: Kevin, Federal money only funds program.through September... 01:29:00 Ruth Milam: what is the time for the June28th meeting 01:29:31 Cathy Brende1:1 would like limited parking restrictions placed on lots in the Village, such as the one on Roosevelt next to Chase Bank. 24/7 parking is a problem at that location and could get worse. The portable toilet is also very much a problem at that location. 01:31:00 Rosemary Eshelman: Question do vouchers for housing count for housing individuals for our numbers? 01:31:31 Jean Walker: Boise decision case law needs to be addressed by the City Attorney. I appreciate that Mickey is a Carlsbad PD officer, but I don't know if he is also an attorney. Many people are attorneys, so he very well may be an attorney. 01:31:48 Katie Taylor: Boise did not require individual rooms or meals. Large tents with cots could provide the required "bed" issue. 01:32:00 Patrick Connolly: Mickey, Martin v Boise suggests that we could enforce trespass if people entered a park after it was closed. Have we considered posting officers at the park when they close? Has the City Attorney rendered an opinion about such an enforcement action? Thanks and Thanks for your service. 01:32:43 Jean Walker: Mickey, Santa Cruz recently passed an ordinance prohibiting camping in almost all public places. Santa Monica passed a similar ordinance a few years ago and has been enforcing it ever since. 7 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 19 of 256 01:32:45 The Benusis Family: I have witnessed several drug deals in downtown Carlsbad and Pine Park, during the day, made by the people Cathy Brendel is referring to. In addition to the developer profiteers, the vulnerable homeless are often the target of dealers and traffickers who take advantage. 01:32:47 Cathy Brendel:May I go sleep on the beach or park without being in violation of a law? 01:33:40 Katie Taylor: How many bikes are stolen weekly by the homeless? 01:33:44 Angela Derby: Homelessness IS big business. Why would any City want to solve the problem and lose all that yearly federal money. The only thing I've seen done is new salary jobs and vehicles and money allocated to non profits that also aren't solving the problem. 01:33:44 Cathy Brendel:foot patrol and bike patrol? 01:33:49 carly boulan: Educating the public (with signs or psa's) that panhandling supports addictions not people has demonstrated to be effective. 01:34:13 Tim Stipe: So we just loose public areas of the city to squatters that are content living that lifestyle? 01:34:34 Jean Walker: Boise case was clear that cities can prohibit camping during specific hours. 01:34:39 Diane Bedrosian: Venice, SaMo, City of LA etc are not "enforcing" anything. It's horrible in those places. I think our PD is doing what they can with the laws we have. 01:34:42 Noel Breen: Interesting that folks have a free speech right to aggressively panhandle in Carlsbad, but citizens cannot utter political comments without being hassled by government. An interesting dichotomy. 01:34:57 Katie Taylor: Tim - that is what the City is telling everyone to accept. 01:35:08 The Benusis Family: I walked by several new encampments near the Carlsbad Community Center next to the playground in Pine Park and off of CVD yesterday, while two police car just drove by doing nothing. 01:35:32 Rosemary Eshelman: Thank you PD on foot and bike in amongst the homeless would be great. 01:35:43 Kimberly Heitchew: as the HOT team grows so does the transient population 01:35:55 carly boulan: what number do we call 11111 01:36:02 Jean Walker: Diane, Santa Monica actually did clean up their parks and other public spaces. The homeless issues are generally in Venice Beach, with a lot of the problems in Santa Monica being in the public garages. 01:36:21 Katie Taylor: What do the police do when they find a homeless person is in possession of a stolen bike. 01:36:37 Tim Stipe: THEY WANNA PLAY IN THE PARKS 01:36:41 Angela Derby: Diane Oceanside got rid of encampments. Why can't we? 01:36:44 Bradford Jacobs: Or stolen grocery cart. 01:36:48 Anthony Bona: We need to REJECT the housing first model. We have that right. 01:37:26 Jean Walker: The City of LA actually did start cleaning up Venice Beach last week. It's not a lot, but it was movement. Just FYI, Hunter Biden lives in Venice Beach. When he moved into his rental home there, the city of LA cleared out a seven block area around his house. 8 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 20 of 256 01:37:44 Diane Bedrosian: SaMo is working on solutions but has been a homeless "sanctuary" for over 30 years. Venice is not enforcing anything - Ask the woman whose house was burned down about if they are enforcing anything. 01:37:46 Sharyl Hess: We need to NOT have the Housing First Model. The citizens would vote no one this 01:37:55 Paul Marsteller: would the City Council accept an encampments at or around City Hall? If not, how would they go about clearing it out? 01:38:00 Sharyl Hess: *on this 01:38:21 Tim Stipe: Instead of hotel vouchers, just rope off all our parks, their already living there. 01:38:47 Noel Breen: Additionally, is not part of having districts the idea that your elected official might defend the constituents from being disproportionally burdened with addressing social issues? Of course this should be addressed as a city wide burden, not one that exempts rich donors in Panto and Lacosta at the expense of Aviara, the village, and the Barrio? 01:39:39 Angela Derby: I can't afford or get a reservation to camp on the beach. I should just say I'm homeless and get a prime camping spot. 01:39:48 Katie Taylor: Reject Housing Frist is a no brained Will do nothing to solve the problem. Waste of money and the homeless problem will grow larger with better goodies offered in Carlsbad. 01:39:49 Anthony Bona: Why are so concerned about putting them out for having to move "more than" they feel is in excess? Shouldn't it be taxpayers first? 01:39:50 Denis Jensen: Thank you, Noel! 01:39:50 Jean Walker: When did the residents of Carlsbad approve moving forward with the Housing First program? Did the City Manager host a symposium and get input from residents prior to the decision to move in that direction? 01:40:03 Angela Derby: laws should be for all not some. 01:40:38 Cathy Brendel:Of course all the homeless want to be in the Village and by the beach, don't we all - but can not afford. Homeless need to be helped and moved away from the beach and Village. 01:40:59 Anthony Bona: Exactly Cathy B! 01:41:22 Cathy Brendel:Why can homeless steal grocery carts? 01:41:44 Angela Derby: I VOTE NO ON THE HOTEL VOUCHER PROGRAM. Does my input matter on this? 01:41:53 Denis Jensen: Thanks, Cathy. I couldn't live at the beach until I could afford it. We do not need to accommodate or pay for that desire. 01:41:57 Jean Walker: Several people have asked which hotel will be hosting the homeless hotel voucher program. Can the City please answer that question tonight? The program is supposed to start this month, so a decision has obviously been made. 01:42:38 Gwen (She/Her) Kindness Matters: Being poor is not a crime. 01:42:39 Ellie Arkans: Denis, why is the Barrio the dumping ground???Ask your Council representative, Cori Schumacher!!! 01:42:43 Cathy Brendel:When will Carlsbad get new benches in the Village with dividers that prevent lying down? It seems really sad that residents and tourists don't even want to sit on the dirty benches. 9 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 21 of 256 01:42:43 Paul Marsteller: Loitering and smoking crack and lighting oneself on fire is apparently legal now. Seen in across from 101 Diner in Encinitas... 01:42:49 Noel Breen: Though I believe that our facilitators are great, was there not a US based firm or local firm that could have gotten this contract? 01:43:06 Tim Stipe: We're with Jean. Which motels? 01:43:08 Sharyl Hess: With all due respect Mickey, My own brother is homeless. He tells me exactly what they're looking for. They don't care if you interact with them. They are actually annoyed when you do. 01:43:15 Sandra Gravitt: Has anybody seen the park and ride on La Costa Ave/5 Freeway? I was there today and there are at least ten campers/cars/RVs plus the guy living in a tent. They take up at least a quarter of the spaces...urban camping 01:43:59 Jean Walker: Housing First hasn't been proven to do anything. 01:44:01 Jeff Toth: State of California knows best:((((( 01:44:08 Anthony Bona: This is simply not true from what I have read. 01:44:14 Katie Taylor: Clearly the homeless are smart - they have learned how to control our cities, law enforcement and get what they need and want for FREE. And... any one thinks the homeless will change....why would they? 01:44:22 Anthony Bona: Furthermore affordable housing is a MYTH! 01:44:39 Denis Jensen: Whatever CA is doing is obviously not working 01:44:42 Kimberly Heitchew: moving forward with?!?? 01:44:49 Christine Davis: Cathy B - I have asked for assistance with the bench issue in the Village. I will continue to follow up on it as I recommended the idea of making benches available for sitting but not sleeping. It's a small modification but I think it will be effective. 01:45:03 Anthony Bona: Affordable housing is called - MOVE TO Borrego 01:45:14 Denis Jensen: No, hotel vouchers have been a disaster in New York 01:45:15 Tim Stipe: Thank you. "Nothing to see here, move along" 01:45:17 The Benusis Family: I agree, our downtown area will suffer from the location of Windsor Pointe, including where our children play sports. The poor and expensive design should be called into question by all of us. Does this project from before the pandemic fit the current needs? 01:45:18 Paul Marsteller: after the first catastrophic motel fire THEN we'll perhaps get real... 01:45:24 Katie Taylor: Name a successful City with a successful Housing first program... 01:45:36 Noel Breen: Why are 'we the people" subsidizing limited service properties, as opposed to owning the facilities, and basing law enforcement and the appropriate support eco system on site? 01:46:06 Kevin Thompson: Sandra, I think they used to allow camping at the La Costa Park and Ride a long time ago. If you look in-between the lot and the lagoon you can see remnants from old structures...possibly barbecue pits. 01:46:07 Anthony Bona: Does it seem to anyone else here that they are making the "plan" up on the fly? 01:46:10 Tracy Carmichael: Double speaking... Good program and then if the person is doing something wrong then they will be removed from the program.... 01:46:13 Noel Breen: @Katie- It depends who you ask... 10 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 22 of 256 01:46:22 Denis Jensen: Is it me or does the City have zero interest in our opinions and pushes through whatever they want, regardless? 01:46:24 Jean Walker: Non-Housing First programs have been successful throughout the U.S. It depends on the size of the city, the general population, the mentally ill vs. drug addicted vs. down on their luck homeless issues. Saying that Housing First is "proven" best is inaccurate. 01:46:39 Kimberly Heitchew: they talk like it is a done deal 01:46:48 Anthony Bona: As a tax paying citizen I think we deserve to see the FULL, comprehensive plan. 01:46:53 Paul Marsteller: Are Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe "experiencing" encampments in their parks? Pray tell, how are they avoiding that. 01:46:58 Sandra Gravitt: Denis...exactly 01:47:25 Tracy Carmichael: This does not make any sense because they have need offered help and they do NOT want the help . They want to stay i8n the party! 01:47:33 Anthony Bona: We need to oppose this everyone. It is NOT a good plan. 01:47:52 Jeff Toth: How do we organize against this? 01:47:52 Sharyl Hess: Holly, you are in over your head. You are not understanding the difference between TRUE homelessness and drug addicted people who WANT TO LIVE ON THE STREETS. We are the taxpayers and REJECT Housing First Peograms!! 01:47:56 Noel Breen: @Paul- the rich have their ways of getting attention we do not recieve. 01:48:01 Cathy Brendel:Also don't see homeless in Solana Beach - even on their very nice and clean bike/walking trail. 01:48:22 Denis Jensen: It sounds like they've been meeting with homeless advocate profiteers. Don't take my word for it, Google Affirmed Housing and their "donations" to SD City offcials. 01:48:25 Anthony Bona: Thank you Sheryl Hess! 01:48:29 Tracy Carmichael: The County can do their job of Health and Human Services! 01:48:51 Bradford Jacobs: You also don't see them in Del Mar, La Jolla or Coronado... 01:49:09 Katie Taylor: Does the City Staff ever discuss the problems our residents are having with crime or is it all about the homeless. I hear nothing about concerns for our residents from staff. 01:49:12 Anthony Bona: Love the SAVE CARLSBAD shirt Kim H - Stylish! 01:49:28 Sharyl Hess: What!!?? You can pitch a tent anywhere in the city?? It seems like the city has already made up their minds. We do not want 01:49:44 Sharyl Hess: The Housing First Program 01:49:52 Jean Walker: What is the City's plan for dealing with the first fire in the homeless hotel rooms? What is the plan for dealing with the child molestations that will happen in these hotel rooms because no one is background checked? What happens when a resident in the homeless hotel is cooking meth in their room and blows up the hotel. Please recall the hash oil house fire near Carlsbad High a few years ago. 01:49:54 Sharyl Hess: We do want it 11 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 23 of 256 01:50:00 Denis Jensen: For the record and accountability, everyone against the City's current homeless plan, please say so here. I find it feckless and I am against it. 01:50:21 Tracy Carmichael: The City would have to disclose how many homeless we have because then we know how many shelter Neds would be needed. 01:50:22 Tim Stipe: Against It. 01:50:26 Jeff Toth: How do we organize against this? 01:50:27 Sharyl Hess: Enough about Covid! 01:50:34 Anthony Bona: I am following my neighbor Denis Jensen's lead - I REJECT THIS PLAN! 01:50:45 Katie Taylor: The homeless program as planned is worthless. 01:50:55 Sharyl Hess: Covid is now an excuse you are using. ENOUGH 01:51:06 Angela Derby: Other cities are disrupting camps! why aren't we? 01:51:06 Sandra Gravitt: My takeaway from this meeting: We have homeless. The problem is getting worse. It will continue to get worse. Thank you, and good night. 01:51:35 Angela Derby: Yes Sandra! 01:51:42 Patrick Connolly: Any homeless plan without enforcement is doomed to fail. 01:51:47 Angela Derby: What Hotel'? 01:52:00 Katie Taylor: How much is the homeless problem costing the city currently with police time and clean-up? 01:52:03 Paul Marsteller: How many hep cases have been created here since encamping has been tolerated? 01:52:46 Jean Walker: There have been at least five specific requests tonight to know which hotel has been chosen for the homeless hotel voucher program. The City really MUST respond to that basic question. 01:52:49 Angela Derby: Looks like it's up to us citizens to solve this problem! 01:52:52 Sharyl Hess: This is ridiculous 01:53:08 Tim Stipe: If we have a bed can we pitch a tent at Magee park for the weekend? Can we have out of town family camp there? technically they dont have a bed here 01:53:10 Sandra Gravitt: Sheryl - Yes, Covid. Earlier, did you catch the "systemic racism" mention? 01:53:18 Jeff Toth: 4 people made decisions that will severely impact our lives 01:53:23 Sharyl Hess: Yep, that's right Angela. I hope people are ready!! 01:53:59 Sharyl Hess: We will not stand for this. The citizens need to be heard and LISTENED to!! 01:54:54 Angela Derby: Do we get a say? 01:55:22 Katie Taylor: How about bus tickets back home for the 30% of the homeless that are not Carlsbad residents - that is a better start that a hotel voucher program....and a lot less money. 01:55:43 Sharyl Hess: And what about background checks Holly? 01:55:45 Paul Marsteller: The program ends in Sept, but doesn't start until July?? Is that true? 01:56:54 Tim Stipe: lol 01:56:54 Tracy Carmichael: Currently how many families are homeless in Carlsbad today? 12 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 24 of 256 01:56:59 Rosemary Eshelman: Interfaith just received funding to open a shelter 01:57:06 Tim Stipe: 01:57:08 Cathy Brendel:We need enhanced lighting in the Village. I know of lots of women who are frightened to walk after dark due to homeless people and criminals. We need to have better cleaning in the Village and enhanced landscaping. People take better care of common spaces when they look like someone cares. The sidewalks, benches, trash cans all are dirty. The planters and landscaping looks like no one cares. 01:57:15 Bradford Jacobs: According to the city, families account for less than 1% of the homeless population in Carlsbad! 01:57:18 Jeff Toth: Great, put high problem people into our neighborhood and tourism areas 01:57:54 Denis Jensen: Jeff's comment is not an exaggeration 01:57:58 Angela Derby: We need to be included in the decision making in which hotel is being used. It is our choice too since we are the ones being impacted by all of this. 01:58:09 Tim Stipe: and what of the 100 that come to fill the void? 01:58:13 Ellie Arkans: Any questions for Council member Schumacher??? 01:58:16 Katie Taylor: Why not contact Camp Pendleton to help start housing for homeless vets on base. 01:58:33 The Benusis Family: Cathy brings up good point. I have seen people hiding in the bushes along the bike path and in the bushes along the parameter of the Community Center off of Harding. They are there right now. 01:58:35 Kristina Ray, City of Carlsbad: Someone asked about the subcommittee meeting 6/28. It starts at 4. Details will be on this page, and you can also sign up to be notified directly https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/city-council/committees 01:59:07 Paul Marsteller: great idea Katie/ Makes too much sense, I'd guess/ 01:59:08 Diane Bedrosian: Camp Pendleton is federal land. Can't put homeless there. Would be good to use abandoned bases like Fort Ord but it would need fed support 01:59:27 Tracy Carmichael: How about using the emergency evacuation plan for housing model for this? 01:59:36 Cathy Brendel:Hear Hear about Katie's idea of Camp Pendleton and homeless vets. Let's work regionally and Camp Pendleton is a great regional source, as is Mira Mar. 02:00:12 Tim Stipe: Our bases are to ready our troops. 02:00:31 Katie Taylor: Boise is a Federal Law - time to use Federal resources. 02:00:38 Jeff Toth: There are at least three homeless people from outside Carlsbad in the Ralphs parking lot right now 02:00:47 Sharyl Hess: I don't believe the numbers 02:01:11 Denis Jensen: those numbers all seem suspect 02:01:18 The Benusis Family: Except we will be bussing people with a severe mental illness in from all around the state, away from their previous services, to be housed in Windsor Pointe. 02:01:31 Diane Bedrosian: Yeah Boise is federal law but the city can't just go and take a secure and essential military base - be real 13 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 25 of 256 02:01:55 Gwen (She/Her) Kindness Matters: Thank you for the mention of United States Veterans - so many of those who are unsheltered are dealing with the challenges of PTSD and have served our Country with honor - please keep them in mind during these discussions. 02:02:10 Denis Jensen: CA fair housing laws say that the City cannot prioritize Carlsbad residents. If you build it, they will come. 02:02:29 Bradford Jacobs: We keep hearing 70% from various cities; they suspiciously seem to be using the same number for "local" homeless. 02:02:36 Sharyl Hess: Holly, please. These numbers are not true. There are homeless from Oregon here. Lots of them 02:02:49 Katie Taylor: Nothing offered here tonight is going to move the homeless of our streets, parks and beach area....absolutely nothing. 02:02:57 Sharyl Hess: Their last address was not in Carlsbad. 02:03:25 Sharyl Hess: Omygosh!!! What!? 02:04:00 Sharyl Hess: This is not a good plan!!! Please listen to the people's ideas!! 02:04:15 Bradford Jacobs: If that slick video gets out, we'll get homeless flocking to Carlsbad. 02:04:29 Diane Bedrosian: Farmers Building - why can't it be used? 02:04:30 Sharyl Hess: We've got to stop this 02:04:40 The Benusis Family: Regarding the way Carlsbad is treating our veterans, they are using $30 million of the budget that was allocated specifically for them for the Windsor Pointe project yet it will be a violation of the fair housing restriction to ensure any veterans be guaranteed any benefit. _ 02:04:57 Katie Taylor: Hire staff...more money...more tax dollars spent on a homeless program that will not work. Does the City offer transportation back home to the homeless? 02:05:04 Denis Jensen: This should all go to a vote. Why would it not? 02:05:04 Brian Watts: Cori and Holly, thank you for all that you are doing. Keep up the great work. 02:05:17 Cathy Brendel:Bradford that is exactly why we need a regional approach. Carlsbad's funds should be going to a regional solution. 02:05:42 Sharyl Hess: Yes! Agree Denis! This needs to go to a vote by the people!! 02:05:57 Diane Bedrosian: Yes Benusus Family - Windsor Pointe was supposed to be just for veterans initially. Th company did a bait and switch and our mayor just let it happen and it was approved under our noses. Place blame where it is due. 02:06:09 Sue I: thank you Cori for having the courage to address this subject 02:06:26 Katie Taylor: Even if you provide housing the homeless will still be on the streets - they are not going to stay in a hotel room. 02:06:39 Diane Bedrosian: Farmers Building sits vacant for 20 years. It could be used - why not?? 02:06:48 Denis Jensen: As with the aforementioned atrocious Windsor Pointe homeless facility being put next to my kids, for which we had hundreds of neighbors against it, the City cared ZERO about what the constituents wanted. 02:06:53 The Benusis Family: Quality of life! They are poorly addressing this issue to create numerous public health issues for the entire community. Within the past few weeks, I •14 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 26 of 256 have not be able to take my children to the playground due to the encampments. I have not been able to run or use the public bathrooms for fear for my safety! 02:06:54 Sharyl Hess: PLEASE those in "charge" read the chat box 02:07:19 Kimberly Heitchew: why isn't Cori speaking? She introduced the Voucher program 02:07:42 Jeff Toth: Who's organizing the opposition to this? Petition, legal?. 02:07:56 Katie Taylor: Cori does not want to take responsibility for a BAD IDEA! 02:08:12 Denis Jensen: Does anyone want to recall the entire council at this point? 02:08:19 Diane Bedrosian: Yes Denis Jensen - Windsor Pointe was out at the end of the evening so only 2 speakers were left to speak. Neighbors would have spoken in more number but we know who makes the agenda order. 02:08:26 Kimberly Heitchew: yes 02:08:35 Sharyl Hess: Absolutely Kelly!!! 02:08:36 Barbara Campbell: Katie stop blaming Cori 02:08:49 Katie Taylor: Seems like a clean sweep is needed. 02:08:58 Sharyl Hess: It is Cori. Why wouldn't she? 02:09:40 Katie Taylor: ReCall Cori is'a good start 02:09:44 Rosemary Eshelman: Kelly put that in the chat to be recorded 02:09:49 Diane Bedrosian: Cori did not approve Windsore POinte. Please - the elephant in the room is that this was pushed under the council's noses but the mayor knew what the bait and switch was. 02:09:51 Angela Derby: Absolutely cCean sweep. Save Carlsbad! 02:10:35 Diane Bedrosian: Denis Jensen good questions.' 02:10:38 Angela Derby: Diane you are incorrect! 02:11:07 Katie Taylor: Anthony - SPOT ON! 02:11:26 Sharyl Hess: Yes, spot on Anthony!!! 02:12:04 Diane Bedrosian: Angela I know what the vote was - you can try-to rewrite history but it's on video. 02:12:11 Tim Stipe: Anthony saying what we all feel. 02:12:24 Denis Jensen: Thanks, Tony. 02:12:35 Sharyl Hess: Yep, Anthony And Kelly, Denis saying how we feel 02:12:55 Gwen (She/Her) Kindness Matters: Reminder: Kindness Matters 02:13:39 Angela Derby: Diane. Yes Watch the video again. She did vote for it. I am not rewriting history. I am speaking the truth. 02:14:07 Diane Bedrosian: She voted for it as did the rest of the council, Angela. And the mayor put it at the end of the evening so only 2 speakers were there. Yep it's on video. 02:14:13 Katie Taylor: Tracy - great question 02:14:27 Sharyl Hess: Thank you Tracy!!!! 02:14:39 Diane Bedrosian: Blaming one person for 5 people voting for osmething, and when the program was changed under their noses - is disingenuous. 02:14:39 Sharyl Hess: We need you back on council! 02:15:12 Anthony Bona: Changed under their noses? They were all briefed 02:15:19 Sharyl Hess: Yes Paul. Great question 15 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 27 of 256 02:15:42 Angela Derby: Yes Anthony!! 02:15:57 Sharyl Hess: Yes Patrick, I would love that. 02:16:05 Sharyl Hess: Great question 02:16:05 Diane Bedrosian: No - no one except for a few understood that it was switched to severe mentally ill, not just veterans. That was not made clear. Yes the council shoudl have done their homework but blaming one person is...disingenuous. And it was put last on the agenda which was not right. 02:16:36 Denis JeriSen: Don't forget that homeless here have murdered a woman and raped an elderly woman in a retirement home. Does anything the City is doing prevent the next incident? 02:16:42 Angela Derby: It was made very clear. Rewatch! 02:16:45 Sharyl Hess: And yes, spot on Rosemary!! 02:16:53 Anthony Bona: Diane B - You clearly live in an alternate universe. 02:17:24 Kimberly Heitchew: I think Virgina wants to ask a question 02:17:27 Diane Bedrosian: I've watched it bunches of times. The mayor voted for it too and didn't let it be discussed until later in the evening. Cori tried to revisit it and was not seconded. So - put blame where it should be placed. 02:17:35 Tim Stipe: Thank you Rosemary 0 02:17:40 Tracy Carmichael: Proposed programs that on agendas should be read by elected officials and that are their responsibility to ask question prior to voting! 02:17:47 Sharyl Hess: Yes that is my issue. The mentally ill and the people that do not want help 02:17:58 Sharyl Hess: Thank you Rosemary 02:18:03 Tim Stipe: Diane take it to your fb page 02:18:24 Anthony Bona: Thanks Tim - That way they can all agree. 02:18:30 Angela Derby: Agree Tim 02:18:45 Diane Bedrosian: OH Tim I'm just as allowed to speak here as you 02:19:57 Jeff Toth: Great comments. 02:19:59 Rosemary Eshelman: Great Comments 02:20:21 Sharyl Hess: Marji Gawitt lived 10 doors down from me. I am VERY passionate about this issue. That was unnecessary and a horrible situation. Her family and friends are devates 02:21:01 Rosemary Eshelman: Virginia good comments 02:21:05 Noel Breen: @Tim, don't worry the Hate Factory will have plenty to say later. But Diane is right, she does get to talk. 02:21:16 Angela Derby: Sharyl, are you on our email list? 02:21:27 Sharyl Hess: No but I want to be 02:21:28 Diane Bedrosian: Big man Noel in a chat group 02:21:49 Anthony Bona: STOP immediately. Make a PLAN THEN VOTE. 02:21:51 Katie Taylor: Thank you Sharyl for reminding everyone about the horrible murder of Marjorie Gawitt by 2 homeless people. 02:21:54 Angela Derby: send a message just to me and ill add you. 02:22:00 Margaret - Tech: project website = https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/police/programs/homeless-outreach-team 16 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 28 of 256 02:22:06 Jan Lewis: Must be a regional solution. 02:22:15 Denis Jensen: Advice: It's obvious that the problematic homeless are the mentally ill and drug addict homeless, not people simply down on their luck and I think we should stop pretending otherwise. 02:22:25 Margaret - Tech: Sign up for Email updates: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001u1M2HFQzzSY0EwH6q8G0c5GZIg wwYhaoXj1VW5DnGtlaswmhu9C6t4Rzk38LUEal5FuhPvx754yych09oh836uSDA91Mml67ez1fA DxMMxk%3D 02:22:28 Jeff Toth: Please don't do it. We beg you 02:22:29 Diane Bedrosian: Agreed Denis. 02:22:36 Tracy Carmichael: Return to public meeting„ respectfully listen and think about the safety of our residents 02:22:36 Angela Derby: Be nice Diane 02:22:43 Anthony Bona: It is NOT a homeless issue. 02:22:44 hope nelson: Diane is correct. Cori called for an audit of the Windsor Point project. They used some dollars in a way that was potentially inappropriate, to find additional capital. When Cori called for the audit, no one was willing to 2nd it. It could have potentially stopped but one vote is not enough. Where was the rest of our Council on that one? 02:23:11 The Benusis Family: I agree with Denis, we need our city and police to create preventive strategies to protect our community. There are communicable diseases that become more prominent when the homeless are integrated into the public spaces. In addition to social workers, what about disease prevention specialists that can survey our public parks. 02:23:13 Anthony Bona: That's a COMPLETE LIE Hope Nelson 02:23:14 Kimberly Heitchew: please reject the hotel voucher program 02:23:19 Diane Bedrosian: Angela - "be nice"? I haven't said anything not nice. City council members as you know and agree, can be discussed as our free speech. 02:23:20 Cathy Brendel:Please re-evaluate the proposed programs. Citizen comments seem to have raised many valid concerns and some solid ideas for some solutions. Committee should certainly go thorough each of tonight's comments and comments from the other citizen Zoom meetings. 02:23:34 Noel Breen: I was defending your right to speak to Mr. Stipe. I did not specify whose "Hate factory" we will be blasted on. What final piece of advice or insight would you like to share with the Homeless Action Subcommittee? 02:23:36 THERESA CARPENTER:the people of Carlsbad need to vote on this....it should NOT be up to the council 02:23:44 Teri Jacobs: No programs can have a positive outcome without municipal codes and legislation...our HOT team is amazing and they need more tools! 02:23:45 Sharyl Hess: To the committee: The PEOPLE get to vote on this topic. It needs to be separate from the budget 02:23:49 Virginia Murphy: Please work with local NAMI for their insights regarding homeless mentally ill. 02:23:54 Denis Jensen: Agreed, Theresa! 17 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 29 of 256 02:23:59 Katie Taylor: Stop the Hotel Voucher Program. The problem is not going to improve with the current proposal - residents and business owners will continue to suffer. 02:24:07 Bradford Jacobs: The city has to get a handle on this or it can kiss tourism and local businesses goodbye. 02:24:08 Patrick Connolly: Appreciate the listening, and the listing of comments, but time for talk is over. Now is the time for action to ensure that not only are our homeless folks offered the best services but that effective enforcement is available for the chronic homeless who would take advantage of our deferred enforcement. 02:24:12 Tish Robinson: Insight to share with the Homeless Action Subcommittee: Thank you for continuing to hear from all points of view and all stakeholders, and for Continuing to rely on cutting-edge research on how best to help people experiencing homelessness. 02:24:21 Kelly LeBerthon: Please look into the failures of Housing First programs and the successes and studies that highlight successful Treatment First programs in Houston, TX, Birmingham, AL Do not just throw money at this --the Housing First FAILS because it does not require abstinence. 02:24:30 Margaret - Tech: https://www.carlsbadca.govidepartments/police/programs/homeless-outreach-team 02:24:36 Paul Marsteller: freudian slip by Cori tells us all we need to know about her wide political motivations to run this program, even though it is counter any common sense. 02:24:42 Tracy Carmichael: I appreciate everyone attending and sharing your thoughts on this important issue! Tracy 02:24:43 Noel Breen: There needs to be PERMANENT assistive housing. Not this insane piecemeal approach. 02:24:45 Gwen (She/Her) Kindness Matters: "Treat others as you wish to be treated." 02:24:53 Brian Watts: yes, please work with NAMI in the development of any programs. 02:24:54 Ellie Arkans: Stop spending monies without a solid plan. Who is the money really helping??? The homeless are still homeless and do not have the capacity to ask for help, if they especially want it. There are two types of homeless, one that wants the help, second is one that take advantage the system. 02:24:55 Angela Derby: We want to vote 02:25:11 Gwen (She/Her) Kindness Matters: "Be kind whenever possible. It is always . possible." (the 14th Dalai Lama) 02:25:12 Christine Davis: I work in the Village every day and walk the streets and alleys every day, multiple times per day. The homeless people I encounter are not simply without a home but are seriously mentally ill and unstable and do not wish to be helped. For those who don't go into the voucher program, don't forget to include services and an action plan for those who don't want to go through the program. 02:25:13 Kelly LeBerthon: https://christopherrufo.com/homelessness-in- americaMeasy-footnote-bottom-6-1965 02:25:13 Tim Stipe: Great job Kim 0 02:25:18 Sharyl Hess: Thank you Kim. You did a nice job. This is not easy 02:25:19 Jeff Toth: Cori cares about her resume, not Carlsbad 02:25:36 Denis Jensen: Advice: this plan should go to a constituent vote 02:25:37 Kelly LeBerthon: https://christopherrufo.com/the-limits-of-housing-first 18 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 30 of 256 02:26:00 Kevin Thompson: Thanks to city staff for facilitating. This is not an easy topic but very important. 02:26:06 Katie Taylor: Residents First! 02:26:07 Rosemary Eshelman: Please be sure to listen to what the people have said so people don't feel this is a waste of time. We are here to discuss Carlsbad not the State of California. It is an everyday situation and we need to work with all providers to make sure we solve this issue. 02:26:16 Kelly LeBerthon: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/la- homeless-camp-cleanup-tons-trash-biological- waste?utm source=Examiner%20Todav 05/12/2021&utm medium=email&utm campaign=W EX Examiner%20Todav&rid=24847291 District 2: May 25, 2021 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? 00:52:42 Ellie Arkans: 6 00:53:20 Lela Panagides: A majority of the people are from Carlsbad. 00:53:21 Jennifer Spilman: It has increased. 00:53:30 Joanne Hackett: It has increased. 00:53:33 Jen Be!nap: Number of homeless is on the rise in Carlsbad 00:53:34 Loren Lasche: Agree, getting worse 00:53:38 Anthony Bona: It is getting worse and worse by the day 00:53:39 Jeff Morness: There seems to have been an increase. 00:53:40 Liz Lopez: It's increasing and increasingly feeling unsafe 00:53:48 Judy Rees: There is a lot more of them than ever... 00:53:50 Ellie Arkans: I have never seen so much homeless in Carlsbad as well as in SD county 00:53:55 Susan Westlund: big increase 00:53:58 Chelsey Adams: Increasing 00:54:01 Jackie Peacock: Seeing it in my neighborhood 00:54:08 Lela Panagides: Number reason is due to lack of housing affordability. 00:54:11 Lisa Albers: A low percentage have severe mental disorders. 00:54:21 Brenda Mitchell: There is a definite disagreement about the facts about homelessness 00:54:29 Judy Rees: There are a lot of homeless pets, too. What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? 00:54:53 Sans Hartzell: a solution 00:54:56 Jennifer Spilman: How to make it better. 00:54:57 Diane Rivera: We need more ancillary services. 00:54:57 Jackie Peacock: What is causing the increase 00:55:08 Susan Westlund: will it improve 00:55:09 Michelle Laird:Exactly how many homeless there are 19 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 31 of 256 00:55:09 Anthony Bona: I am uncertain that I will be murdered like other innocent neighbors 00:55:18 Lela Panagides: How are organizations (NG0s, non profits) and government working together collaboratively to address the situation. 00:55:23 jerome lacote:would need to know more facts and data 00:55:24 Angela Townsend: I don't know what our city strategy is. 00:55:26 Chelsey Adams: If the people making the decisions actually have the people of Carlsbad's best interests in mind 00:55:26 Michelle Laird:Long-term solutions 00:55:27 Diane Rivera: What are the solutions for those who have severe mental illness. 00:55:29 Brenda Mitchell: What are we doing for the future of homelessness as it is rising year after year, 00:55:29 Joanne Hackett: Uncertain about how to help house. 00:55:30 Jeff Morness: How much of it is from drug addiction and/or mental illness? 00:55:30 Jean Walker: I disagree that homeless people in Carlsbad are from Carlsbad. It depends on how you ask them the question. Additionally, many are mentally ill or drug addicted and do not have the ability to accurately answer that question. 00:55:38 Judy Rees: do they have hotel rooms? 00:55:47 jerome lacote: is there really an increase? 00:55:51 Tracy Carmichael: Relating to the homeless population, how and why did they come to Carlsbad? 00:55:55 Ellie Arkans: Th ere is so much money put into the homeless. Where is the accountability 00:56:16 Jen Belnap: If the money the city spends will actually help cure the problem or just further add more numbers of homeless to our area 00:56:24 Kelly Dennehy: How the city protects children from being exposed to the homeless and dangerous situations 00:57:34 Jean Walker: Is there a reason why Carlsbad is not working with the Alpha Project regarding the homeless hotel voucher program? National City recently cleaned up a homeless camp and partnered with Alpha Project. 00:59:13 Jean Walker: Why is Carlsbad City Council favoring La Posada moving toward a "low barrier" program? Many people support La Posada's long history of requiring clients to have the "buy in" of being clean and sober. 01:00:40 Liz Lopez: Which hotels in carlsbad (besides the well known Motel 6's around) house the homeless? 01:01:26 Jean Walker: Housing First is a model that allows homeless people to live for free without any "buy in", commitments, etc. It is not a responsible statement for the city to state that "studies show" other methods don't work. Many studies also show that "housing first" is ineffective. 01:02:20 Ellie Arkans: What are the current homeless numbers in Carlsbad? 01:04:46 Jen Belnap: What kind of accountability measures will be put in place? 01:05:06 Tim Stipe: I'm all for helping the down n out homeless that use the services provided, but there's an element of druggie criminal wondering transients that are riding on the 20 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 32 of 256 coat tail of "homeless". Their refusing services/help and just doing what they damn well please. This is what we are talking about that is ruining our quality of life. 01:05:52 Ellie Arkans: How many beds are available for individuals and families? How do you determine who gets placed? What are the requirements to keep housing for those individuals offered homes? 01:06:13 Tim Stipe: What is the plan to deal with the whacked out crazy transients that flat out refuse services? Will they just be left to continue to take over? 01:06:14 Michelle Laird:What will the city's response be to will who don't wish to be employed or helped? 01:06:33 Tracy Carmichael: Is the City or social workers referring to Solutions for Change or all referrals only to the provided contractors? 01:06:48 Lela Panagides: I recommend this podcast called 'We the Unhoused' if you want to hear the lived experience from people who are unsheltered. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-unhoused/id 1490017575 01:07:05 Joanne Hackett: Will Carlsbad work with Interfaith as well as La Posada? 01:09:12 Michelle Laird:Has any collaboration been done with successful agencies like San Diego Rescue Mission or Solutions for Change? 01:13:35 Tim Stipe: District 1 feels the same. 01:14:38 Rod H.: Let's learn from Coronado and Dana Point, not emulate Venice Beach. 01:14:40 Ellie Arkans: District 4 is right behind you, District 1! 01:18:14 Deon Arnold: We are all concerned and empathetic to the plight of the homelessness but the fact is no one wants our security, taxes, and home values to be impacted. 01:19:46 Jean Walker: It is my understanding that homeless people are currently being housed at Hyland Inn on Pio Pico. Is there a reason why the City decided to house homeless people there during Covid knowing that St. Patrick Catholic school was in session with over 400 kids attending in person, six doors away from the Hyland Inn? Hyland Inn is also located in a residential neighborhood, one block away from Holiday Park, two blocks away from Pine Park and two blocks from Chase Field. That hotel is absolutely an inappropriate place to house homeless people. 01:21:54 Jennifer Spilman: Good question. I live on the border with Oceanside and there is a huge homelessness issue at the Albertson's parking lot area on Marron. 01:22:03 Diane Rivera: What is a Recuperative Care Center? Could this be the same as Adult Day Care Center to provide daily supportive services as well as service to help homeless folks improve their situation? 01:23:17 Lela Panagides: @Diane Recuperative care (also known as medical respite) is a not-for-profit program that offers healthcare providers a safe place to discharge homeless patients when they no longer require hospitalization but still need to heal from an illness or injury. 01:25:21 Hope Nelson: Would those that have other data they want to compare, please share the source of the data so we can increase our knowledge and compare. 01:25:38 Diane Rivera: Thank you @lela 01:26:24 Jean Walker: Hope Nelson, there are many practices. To refer to "housing first" as a best practice is inaccurate. Many studies also show that "housing first" is not a best practice. 21 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 33 of 256 01:26:45 Judy Rees: Have we been able to track how our tourist has been affected by the homeless sleeping on our beaches and sidewalks at the beach. 01:27:38 Jean Walker: Sorry! That comment above was intended to be addressed to Holly Nelson. Apologies! 01:28:51 Jen Be!nap: Who is managing the accountability and what does accountability in the area of homelessness look like? 01:30:13 Deon Arnold: How does housing first address the issues with panhandlers and loitering? Housing doesn't ensure that these individuals are not out at any time doing this. 01:30:35 Jen Belnap: Then why not stick to that hotel and that location that was successful? 01:30:41 Tracy Carmichael: Did the City Council vote to go to the Housing First, No place like home funding model? 01:31:01 Hope Nelson: Jean Walker, just asking to cite the source. Can you do that? BTW this is not Next Door. 01:31:10 Jean Walker: Holly Nelson, that County program was happening at Hyland Inn on Pio Pico. It was six doors down from St. Patrick Catholic school without notification to the parents. Amazingly inappropriate. 01:31:47 Kelly Dennehy: I didn't hear any consideration for the children, we heard that Motel 6 has said yes. The police are already there almost daily. Why cannot the city verify or do a background check? 01:33:13 Tim Stipe: Are these services and housing going to be available only to the residents of Carlsbad who became homeless or anyone coming from out of area who want to live in our coastal community? 01:33:55 Jeff Morness: Great question, @Tim! 01:36:46 Tim Stipe: So that's just monitoring not prevention. 01:38:04 Deon Arnold: There is an argument that the more services a city provides the more there will those who exploit it. If there are no qualifying or other requirement to show prior Carlsbad residency, how do we ensure that more are not encouraged to come here? 01:39:28 Jeff Morness: If a crime occurs, do you categorize it as someone who is homeless/transient? I believe I have heard the answer to this is no. How do you measure improvements if you don't do this? 01:39:45 Lela Panagides: Is the City of Carlsbad applying for grant funds through the State's Project Homekey Program? 01:41:12 Jean Walker: Here is an article regarding how the Housing First model is not a best practice. https://www.manhattan-institute.org/housing-first-effectiveness 01:41:21 Tim Stipe: what about the other 30%? Left on our streets? 01:42:23 Deon Arnold: Crime is a big concern but let's all admit that quality of life for ALL is an issue as well. 01:43:58 Jean Walker: Another article regarding how homeless hotel vouchers programs led to overdose deaths to skyrocket in San Francisco. •https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/us/fentanyl-overdoses-san-francisco.html 01:44:05 Tracy Carmichael: Did the City of Carlsbad publicly announce a request for proposal in the program contractors ? 22 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 34 of 256 01:44:31 Chelsey Adams: Holly mentioned that they were going to be "mindful" of what motels they use for this program and I'm confused why the motels on Avenida Encinas would even be considered knowing how many small children live directly across the street. General comments 01:46:47 Tim Stipe: Final piece of advice: 01:46:54 Katie Taylor: Carlsbad is doomed with this model. 01:47:49 Brenda Mitchell: Continue to hold to supporting fact based research and evidence that is available to you. 01:48:03 Katie Taylor: The video was so juvenile it was insulting - presentation for 4th graders. Katie Taylor 01:48:10 Lela Panagides: My advice for others: Go and talk to people who are unsheltered. Listen to a podcast such as 'We the Unhoused' to hear from people who are unhoused or have direct experience being unhoused. Keep an open mind and be curious. 01:48:19 Liz Lopez: How can I feel safe walking around and playing at parks and walking on trails with my children? I've lived in carlsbad in the same house for 20+ years and regardless of the statistics, the homelessness problem is getting extremely increasingly worse and I feel like the problem is getting danced around. 01:48:42 Jen Be!nap: You never answered whether or not there are rules preventing housing and/or services for the homeless from being located near areas where children dwell. 01:48:50 Liz Lopez: Agreed Katie Taylor!! 01:49:21 Diane Rivera: I would like to see going forward a very specific Budget and Budget to Actual reported monthly. I would like to see this month, Last month, Yr to date vs Budget. This needs to be presented to City Council along with a narrative from this month compared to previous month and compared to Yr to date vs Budget. This would reflect $$ from Fed, State and City. 01:49:41 Jen Be!nap: Being "mindful" of locations is not the same as being accountable for where the services are located. What final piece of advice or insight would you like to share with the Homeless Action Subcommittee? 01:50:17 Tim Stipe: Final Piece of advice: Please stop using failed playbooks that other cities have realized were a mistake and have abandoned. Find cities that have success and copy them. Enforcement works on the element that is destroying our quality of life. Compassion for remaining few. 01:50:21 Jeff Morness: We chose to move to Carlsbad because it was a safe community and a great place to raise a family. However, over the last couple of years we have noticed a large increase in the amount of homeless and feel less safe here. We cannot let this spiral; we used to live in LA and do not want Carlsbad to go down the same path. 01:50:26 Chris Durnan: I would like to see more emphasis on immediate response to mental health issues. We need a facility (not jail or the ER) where our people experiencing psychosis can receive professional help and housing. 23 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 35 of 256 01:50:37 Brenda Mitchell: What are the actual statistics of homeless in Carlsbad attacking our residents or children. The homeless outreach in Carlsbad are in touch with the homeless on a daily basis. 01:50:40 Liz Lopez: We're going to end up like Portland Or soon enough 01:52:11 Katie Taylor: What percentage of police contacts is with homeless people monthly? How are the homeless draining policing time? 01:52:58 Lisa Albers: I agree with Chris Durnan. Immediate response for mental health issues when individuals appear to be a danger to themselves or others outside of jail and ER. 01:53:14 jerome lacote: If I summarize: housing first is supported by evidence, criminality is not related to homelessness, 70% homeless are from Carlsbad. Many people are not willing to accept these facts. 01:53:19 Tim Stipe: Please sideline the time/tax money spent on sandag, clean energy, micro aggression training, etc... and put it towards finding ways to enforce 01:54:12 Katie Taylor: Tim Stipe you are 100% correct! Katie Taylor 01:56:09 Patti Jo Wiebe: The Homeless Outreach Team has been an excellent presence. They do drive by businesses where people who are experiencing homelessness have been known to stay. Thank you. 01:56:36 jerome lacote:Suprising that Carlsbad residents experiencing homelessness are not included in this call 01:57:02 Jen Belnap: There was a moratorium on evictions. How were they evicted? 01:57:11 Katie Taylor: Using terms like "experiencing" homeless dilutes the issue. 01:57:41 Jeff Morness: "council's goal of reducing the homeless unsheltered population by 50% within five years." So, can we expect the number of contacts to reduce from 500 in 2020 to 225 in 2025? 01:58:11 Katie Taylor: Experiencing homelessness or choosing homelessness? Wake Up! 01:58:17 Michelle Laird:Final piece of advice: Accountability - providing transparent, easily accessible statistics to the public (number of homeless, city funds being spent on whatever hotel arrangements are made, city funds being spent on this homelessness issue, crimes committed by the homeless population, outcomes - positive and negative). Accountability for the homeless as well - time frames and limit on how long they can receive free housing and assistance, accountability for behavior, curfews. 01:58:51 Liz Lopez: Why are some crimes completely out of the news?? Like the stabbing at the cole library by the transient woman who was high out of her mind on meth and then broke into the elderly lady's house down the street?! 01:58:55 Diane Rivera: Thank you everyone for all concerns, the work of City Council, staff and volunteers who work on a daily, weekly basis to feed and care for our homeless neighbors. We have so much work to do and services to provide.. For me, it is ancillary services and care for SMI (severe mental illness) services. 01:59:14 Tim Stipe: You continue to skirt around the issue. That issue is our parks, business doorways, sidewalks, bus benches, etc... are being taken over by transients that flat out refuse anything other than continuing to do what their doing. What is the plan for them? 01:59:16 Jean Walker: My advice would be for the City management and City Council to make decisions based on what residents in Carlsbad want. Have regular residents in the room where decisions are being made. Many residents have experiences of homelessness that 24 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 36 of 256 others are unaware of. There are many cities such as Oceanside, Santa Cruz and National City that ARE cleaning up encampments. There needs to be the political will to do something about homelessness. 01:59:36 Angela Townsend: My advice - be transparent and have a diverse set of stakeholders at the table and make sure they are heard. 01:59:37 Lela Panagides: I appreciate our City Council, City Staff and our Police Department for being evidence-based and data driven in their decision making as well as being proactive and collaborative in addressing this critical issue. Thank you for organizing this community session so we can all work together toward a higher quality of life for everyone. 02:00:53 Patti Jo Wiebe: Agree, Lela. 02:00:57 Katie Taylor: It seems all the sympathy is for the homeless and not the residents! Katie Taylor 02:01:01 Liz Lopez: Like Pine and Magee Park! Tim Stein. Agreed 02:01:32 Liz Lopez: Feeling even more hopeless.. fabulous. 02:01:41 Deon Arnold: Did you answer the question regarding volunteer opportunities? 02:02:48 Tracy Carmichael: Fiscal responsibility and accountable to the residents safety 02:03:00 Lisa Albers: Provide frequent updates with facts and statistics and money spent. 02:03:07 Jeff Morness: I second what Michelle Laird said... Final piece of advice: Accountability - providing transparent, easily accessible statistics to the public (number of homeless, city funds being spent on whatever hotel arrangements are made, city funds being spent on this homelessness issue, crimes committed by the homeless population, outcomes - positive and negative). Accountability for the homeless as well - time frames and limit on how long they can receive free housing and assistance, accountability for behavior, curfews. 02:03:26 Michelle Laird:Thank you for your time and for holding these meetings. Accountability and transparency is so important in terms of building trust with our community. 02:04:18 Chelsey Adams: Final piece of advice: exactly what Michelle Laird said AND be willing to pivot if/when your plan doesn't work. 02:04:30 Lela Panagides: Holly, you are doing a great job with probably one of the most complex issues facing our city. There are no simple solutions. We need to try something and get started to solve this problem, get feedback data, tweak the approach, continue to learn and move forward. It is an iterative approach. 02:04:31 Katie Taylor: With this plan of action - Carlsbad will be no better than Venice Beach in the near future. The homeless numbers are growing - everyone can see the increase. Katie Taylor 02:04:52 Tracy Carmichael: Thank you for hosting these information. 02:04:53 Brenda Mitchell: Thank you for your townhall meeting to answer the questions regarding our homeless populations. Especially appreciated the comments by Mickey Williams regarding the difference between general criminal activity as opposed to homeless activity. 02:05:03 Hope Nelson: It concerns me that without facts, a lot of things are being attributed to Homelessness. I had a discussion not too long ago with some younger people here 25, June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 37 of 256 in town regarding how much of a cushion they had to prevent homelessness for themselves and their families. It is surprising how many are a few paychecks away. It could happen to many people, everywhere. 02:05:51 Hope Nelson: Many thank to the Staff for doing this tonight. 02:07:09 Patti Jo Wiebe: I agree, Hope. It could happen to anyone. Especially during pandemic, more people are homeless who never expected they would be due to loss of income and things outside their control. Bring empathy to the table. 02:07:22 Michelle Laird:I'd also like to know what the city has accomplished so far in terms of homelessness. Could you make that info available? Thanks! 02:07:58 Margaret - Tech: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/police/programs/homeless-outreach-team 02:08:29 Joanne Hackett: Advice would be to educate residents on source of homelessness. Maybe post their stories so we understand what happened. 02:08:39 Margaret - Tech: Email updates: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.cornimanage/optin?v=001u1M2HFQzzSY0EwH6q8G0c5GZIg wwYhaoXj1VW5DnGtkZswmhu9C6t4Rzk38LUEal5FuhPvx754yych09oh836uSDA9IMm167ez1fA DxMMxk%3D 02:08:43 Brenda Mitchell: When rental eviction restrictions are removed we could be seeing more people on the verge of homelessness. 02:09:01 Jen Be!nap: Advice: establish accountability 02:09:53 Hope Nelson: Yes Brenda Mitchell. That's what I found in my conversations. Lots of folks only a paycheck away... 02:11:24 Patti Jo Wiebe: Thank you. 02:11:26 Hope Nelson: Well said Council Member Blackburn! District 3: June 7, 2021 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? 17:33:36 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: Grateful to be here with all of you to work together, in kindness, on positive solutions to help those in need! 17:35:43 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Hi Mayor Matt.. looks like you at on the beach 17:36:42 Angela Derby: Hi everyone. 17:42:49 Tracy Carmichael: Thank you to everyone for coming to the conversation this evening. 17:43:22 Sarah Lemons, City of Carlsbad: Technical Support: Sarah Lemons, 442-200-8427 17:43:55 Kristina Ray, City of Carlsbad: Link to committee info https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/homelessresponse 17:44:26 Aly Vredenburgh: There is a mental health crisis and we need to approach mental health a lot better. 17:44:27 Erika Sherwood: It's on the rise 17:44:29 Jacqueline Simon: It is growing fast. 17:44:30 Beth Ford: It is lousy 26 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 38 of 256 17:44:32 Phillip Pometto : We have a homeless Taskforce 17:44:39 Chris Ross: It's grown 17:44:40 Anthony Bona: Murders, rapes, arson - its pretty bad. 17:44:41 Judith King: It seems to e getting worse. 17:44:42 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: If it continues or expands like San Francisco, we will lose our tourism business. 17:44:43 John Ranieri: it exists 17:44:44 Diana Aguirre she/her: HOT team has been great addition to the city 17:44:48 Jonathan Chan: A large majority of homeless people that I've encountered in Carlsbad don't want to be homeless 17:44:51 Sherryl Moore: It has increased to an uncomfortable level 17:44:53 thane rivers: we want less, not more 17:44:53 Susan/Stephen Eggen: Its on the rise 17:44:54 Deborah Mossa: It seems to be be worse than it has been in the past 17:44:57 Kelly LeBerthon: Housing First programs are not the answer to the homeless problem 17:45:00 Paul Marsteller: lots of drug users that formerly would have been arrested 17:45:02 Leah Parsanko: It is effecting MANY communities/people 17:45:02 Kristina Ray, City of Carlsbad: Homeless Subcommittee Meeting 6/28, 4 p.m. https://www.carlsbadca.govicity-hall/city-councilicommittees 17:45:07 Jennifer Scholz: It's on the rise 17:45:08 Teri Jacobs: Carlsbad does not have an accurate count of how many homeless individuals are here... 17:45:11 Angela Derby: It is getting worse and there seems no one wants to permanently solve this issue. 17:45:11 roco nasirpour: It is becoming way out of control and all the homeless people are moving to carlsbad with criminal intent!! 17:45:13 Jessica Kramer: our homeless are not afforded their civil rights protections, esp. in the form of Disability Rights in Compliance with the ADA Americans with Disabilities Act 17:45:17 Tracy Carmichael: Increasing and PD is working hard but are restricted in their capacity. 17:45:18 Beth Holmes: On the rise 17:45:21 Susan/Stephen Eggen: No simple answer 17:45:22 Corina O'Donnell: Regional issue 17:45:26 Jessica Kramer: Homeless people are dying on the streets of Carlsbad 111111 17:45:35 Sandy Lund: I have lived here since the 70's and havre never seen it like this! Scary and dangerous to all! 17:45:43 Holly Hamel: increased dramatically over the past two years 17:45:49 katie (she/her): That the unsheltered community in Carlsbad is one of the most kindest, caring, and loving communities I've ever met. Also, that many people who are home owners in Carlsbad are extremely discriminatory towards these members of our community and are more focused on harming them than helping them. 17:46:18 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: How many are from other towns? 27 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 39 of 256 17:46:19 thane rivers: it is misnamed. Homeless portrays an economic problem. The problem is mental illness and drug addition problem 17:46:24 Jessica Kramer: how are we supposed to read these responses moving at light speed? 17:46:27 Jacqueline Simon: What is Carlsbad doing to about this growing populatiohn 17:46:30 Beth Ford: How will you protect tax-paying residents from violent vagrants? 17:46:31 Diane Rivera: One thing I know about Homelessness is there are many, many reasons for people to be homelessness. We need to understand the many kinds. What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? 17:46:32 John Ranieri: do the city programs work? 17:46:32 roco nasirpour: WHY ARE WE GIVIG HOTEL VOUCHERS TO HOMELESS PEOPLE 17:46:35 Corina O'Donnell: What Carlsbad is doing 17:46:35 Nikki Faddick: What exactly the process is when the HOT responds to a call. 17:46:41 Aly Vredenburgh: How is mental health being approached? What treatment and resources are being used? 17:46:46 Chris Ross: How to solve it 17:46:47 Leah Parsanko: Besides the hotel voucher program what is being done to reduce people on the streets? 17:46:51 Erika Sherwood: How it is being addressed in our community. 17:46:52 Diana Aguirre she/her: Unsure about the right solutions ...people complain and offer no viable solutions 17:46:53 Beth Holmes: Uncertain of the plans moving forward in Carlsbad or San Diego. 17:46:53 Tracy Carmichael: What agency will be accountable and responsible 17:46:58 Sandra Gravitt: I'm not sure the city council will have the willpower to do the right thing to reduce homelessness. 17:46:58 Jeremiah Patton: What exact hotels, name names 17:46:59 Jonathan Chan: Whether or not people care about the people or just see the "homeless issue" as a problem to be removed 17:47:01 Deborah Mossa: Not sure what the answer is but there will probably need to be many avenues to pursue solutions 17:47:01 Teri Jacobs: How council can honestly determine if their goal will be a success... 17:47:01 Angela Derby: Why we aren't doing a permanent solution instead of a temporary one. 17:47:02 katie (she/her): I am unsure as to why people are so unkind to the unsheltered members of our community. 17:47:04 Jennifer Scholz: Why does the city give hotel vouchers? That only encourages migration to our city 17:47:08 Holly Hamel: I'm unsure about the transparency of city council in dealing with homelessness 17:47:09 thane rivers: Uncertain: will anyone actually do anything real, or will it all be political drivel with no REAL action that leads to any REAL solution 17:47:11 Jessica Kramer: THIS FORMAT SUCKS 28 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 40 of 256 17:47:12 Anthony Bona: I am unsure why we keep spending MILLIONS of dollars on this issue. 13 million over 5 years is unacceptable. Why Us? 17:47:14 Deb Rivers: What is the big plan 17:47:16 Sandy Lund: What is the answer?? 17:47:21 Susan/Stephen Eggen: How was the decision made to use vouchers vs other solutions 17:47:22 Kelly LeBerthon: How many homeless individuals are no longer homeless bc of the work of the HOT? 17:47:23 Mindy Pometto: We are uncertain our families and community will be protected. 17:47:25 Paul Marsteller: too many rose colored glasses on to effectively see the shady situation 17:47:49 Diane Rivera: I am not sure if there is a central office for those providing our homeless services for continuity. General Comments 17:48:19 marco: Many people CHOOSE to be homeless and on drugs. 17:48:26 Diana Aguirre she/her: Thx Holly-you are doing a great job!! 17:48:41 Jennifer Scholz: REDUCE homeless- not put them in local hotels 17:48:42 Jessica Kramer: Holly you are amazing! Keep up the great work! 17:48:43 Jacqueline Simon: We need more solutions and less buildings 17:49:01 thane rivers: Quit listening to the experts. Instead get some real people who fix real problems in real time 17:49:30 thane rivers: Solutions do not take time.. Everyone knows what to actually do, just get off the time and do the things that actually work well 17:49:44 Jacqueline Simon: Homelessness exists among students, veterans, etc. not always their fault. 17:49:55 Judith King: I don't know why someone would turn down going to a hotel rather than sleep on the street. 17:50:38 Jennifer Scholz: More often than not, it is a choice to be homeless - either by lifestyle choices or refusal for social services 17:51:23 katie (she/her): The fact that you think homelessness is a choice says more about you than the homeless population... 17:51:29 Jessica Kramer: amen 17:51:43 Diana Aguirre she/her: 60% are veterans ! Wow! 17:52:47 Angela Derby: Why you won't tell us which hotel you will be using. 17:52:55 Jonathan Chan: I strongly disagree that a majority of homeless people choose to be homeless. Many people have untreated mental health issues, disabilities, physical health conditions, etc. that prevent them from being able to function normally, work, have normal social interactions, etc. 17:53:06 Bradford Jacobs: Systemic racism. So offensive to say that and so wrong. 17:53:08 Holly Hamel: how did you gather that information? Do you just ask a person if they lived in Carlsbad previously? or if they are working?looked online and that 70% number is not in your data. 29 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 41 of 256 17:53:34 Kristina Ray, City of Carlsbad: It's actually 6% who are veterans. I think Holly said 60% by mistake 17:53:34 Jonathan Chan: Often times, hotels are not secure places of housing either, people feel that they are not safe in hotels and so choose not to stay in them 17:53:36 thane rivers: it has NOTHING to do with that drivel about affordable housing, or racism. Its because they have burned out all of the goodwill with their employers, and their families. The have HUGE demons and self treat their demons with drugs and Alcohol 17:53:42 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: 1. I do not want my tax dollars to go to the 30% of homeless people from other towns. These other towns can reimburse us or take them back. 17:53:51 Sandra Gravitt: Bradford...you beat me to it. How many of our homeless are victims of systemic racism? 17:53:55 katie (she/her): If people want to see a decrease in homelessness, you can certainly volunteer your time, energy, skills, etc. to those in need. That is what community care is all about <3 Happy to provide resources if anyone wants some organizations to volunteer with! 17:54:32 Diana Aguirre she/her: Housing discrimination—> racism 17:54:32 Jonathan Chan: agreed - long term solutions to homelessness need to come from a community that is willing to volunteer their time and effort to care for people in need in our community 17:55:09 Angela Derby: like they are doing in Austin 17:55:09 Holly Hamel: many studies show that housing first is not as effective as programs that require participants to be accountable and drug free. This video is only showing one viewpoint. 17:55:12 Diana Aguirre she/her: Expand La Posada ! Excellent organization! 17:55:31 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: Agreed Diana! 17:55:33 Jonathan Chan: La Posada is great, and has been understaffed and overworked for a long time 17:55:45 Jeremiah Patton: La Posada, subcontracting with other cities shipping their homeless into our city 17:55:47 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Once free housing is an entitlement: All renters will stop renting, move out, and demand free housing. 17:55:49 katie (she/her): Also, if anyone here does not understand systemic racism, classism, mental health, etc. and how it relates to homelessness, maybe this is a good opportunity for you to be a listener in this setting. (: 17:55:59 thane rivers: accountable and drug free is the answer, not spending money on drivel 17:56:10 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: Great point, Katie! 17:56:37 Angela Derby: I disagree 17:56:57 Diana Aguirre she/her: Veterans should be entitled to "free" housing 17:56:57 Holly Hamel: Solutions for change is a great program that requires participants to be accountable and drug free, with programs to help every step of the way. Housing First is not the answer. 17:56:57 Richard Sanchez: How effective are Carlsbad programs for the homeless from being homeless? 30 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 42 of 256 17:58:00 Sandra Gravitt: Richard: the proof is out there., more programs, but more homeless...hmmm 17:58:13 Jeremiah Patton: What are the action steps for drug addicts who don't want off the streets? 17:58:14 marco: "Solutions" is key word for Taxpayer funded 17:58:19 Jessica Kramer: My seizure service dog has come to aid me as my body literally quivers in traumatic response to the ignorant and hurtful comments some of you are throwing out here about persons struggling with homelessness, since I am one of those people and no I didn't choose to be stricken down by a horrific medical condition and end with a fixed Social Security income of $900/ month ... hardly enough to afford rent, food, out of pocket medical, etc... 17:58:54 Diana Aguirre she/her: It actually makes sense we have more homeless bc people can't afford the sky rocketing rents 17:58:58 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: Thank you for being here Jessica! 17:59:07 Cheney Squier: Why Would the vouchers be granted in areas near homes with kids nearby and families ? There are plenty of hotels not near homes. 17:59:13 katie (she/her): Thank you so much, Jessica, for sharing that. <3 17:59:20 Jonathan Chan: Not sure about other people, but I'm happy to hear that my tax dollars are going to help people in our community that are in need 17:59:30 katie (she/her): agreed, Johnathan ! 17:59:32 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: Me too Jonathan! 17:59:42 Jacqueline Simon: I also agree! 17:59:51 Diana Aguirre she/her: I agree Jonathan. Just like a big portion of my property tax funds the good schools in Carlsbad 18:00:21 Karen Santoro: Can you please explain how the data was collected? 18:00:23 Nikki Faddick: +++ @Jonathan. 18:00:48 Deb Rivers: Agreed Jonathan. 18:01:14 Holly Hamel: great question karen 18:01:37 Jeremiah Patton: When will police be able to enforce laws to fullest extent without covid restrictions? June 15th? 18:02:06 marco: Very small portion are in need. Most of them are homeless because of poor life choices. 18:02:22 Sandra Gravitt: Marco...correct 18:02:33 Cheney Squier: Agreed, Marco 18:02:59 Jessica Kramer: strongly disagree 18:03:12 Diana Aguirre she/her: NExtdoor is a poor survey tool. Many of us don't engage with nextdoor. 18:03:24 Holly Hamel: Thank you Paul. City Council, please listen to our community 18:03:25 Susan/Stephen Eggen: I agree with Paul and the pole 18:03:27 Jonathan Chan: I disagree - I've worked with a significant amount of homeless people and they are all in need...a lot of them are not homeless because of their life choices; not sure where you got that informatino 18:03:49 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: First question for the poll: Should we pay for the 30% who are from out of town? or should their towns pay us? 31 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 43 of 256 18:03:51 marco: Drive down Ave Encina. You'll see the young people living out of their RV's by CHOICE. They don't want jobs or responsibilities. Don't be naive 18:03:53 Cheney Squier: I will go on nextdoor now and share my strong disagreement, thanks 18:05:01 thane rivers: reject reject 18:05:32 Jennifer Scholz: Agreed! 18:05:39 Jonathan Chan: next-door definitely mainly appeals and covers a certain demographic and is not fully representative Carlsbad residents 18:05:43 Jacqueline Simon: Anthony I believe Carlsbad is only interested in making money with more motels, etc. 18:05:50 Holly Hamel: I agree, why is the city not looking at other options that work? Housing First is not the way 18:06:38 Cheney Squier: Mostly substance abuse. I witness actual drug deals a few times a week right outside the gates of my home on Avenida encinas 18:06:39 Mindy Pometto: Serious consideration and input from the community should be taken into account when a hotel is selected into the program. The location is very important for safety and should NOT be allowed near any housing, children, tourist areas 18:07:28 Holly Hamel: Thank you Marci. Thank you Anthony. 18:07:29 Greg Ochs: A lot of the enforcement issues are dictated by Sacramento. In January the state eliminated HOA restrictions to now allow Airbnb's rentals in HOAs to address homeless. Civil Code 4741, AB 3182. 18:07:32 Diana Aguirre she/her: Carlsbad has a high cost of living compared to city of San Diego 18:07:34 Karen Santoro: We also have a lot of vUlnerable seniors. 18:07:40 Cheney Squier: They should not be housed near children . Thank you, Marcy 18:07:43 Mindy Pometto: Thank you Marcy! agreed! 18:07:48 Leah Parsanko: I agree with second gentleman. This is not homeless issue. These are substance abuse and mental health issues. 18:07:52 Roco: well said Marcy thank you 18:07:55 18:08:24 Erika Sherwood: Marcy. Thanks for communicating what we all feel! /00 18:08:33 Jessica Kramer: if this is a substance abuse issue or a mental health issue, statistically your kids are next in line 18:08:34 Susan/Stephen Eggen: Great comments Marcie...Avenida Encinas is not the appropriate location 18:09:00 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Why would anyone continue renting if they are automatically entitled to a housing voucher? 18:09:39 Diana Aguirre she/her: I think an explanation of the voucher program is needed . 18:09:48 Jacqueline Simon: Don't we have a lot of industrial vacant buildings that could be used for housing? 18:09:51 Jessica Kramer: that last one was hilarious, I can assure you housing vouchers are not east to get 18:09:56 Jessica Kramer: easy to get 32 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 44 of 256 Cheney Squier: Yes , seniors as well ! 18:10:09 Jonathan Chan: just FYI, housing vouchers don't provide a place to live that is amazing and comfortable; I highly doubt most people are raring to get housing vouchers instead of renting 18:10:20 katie (she/her): AA !! 18:10:30 Jonathan Chan: a lot of housing voucher waitlist are literally years long 18:10:42 Sandra Gravitt: The voucher system will move ahead, despite what 90% of the people want. This will not end well. 18:10:43 Jessica Kramer: 14 years on average right now 18:11:02 Beth Ford: Then we can be more restrictive if there is a waiting list! 18:11:19 Holly Hamel: Thank you so much for providing statistics that city council should have included in their video. 18:11:26 Jennifer Scholz: Yes!!! That is why homelessness is a choice. They refuse services so they choose to be homeless. They are not interested in helping themselves. 18:12:21 thane rivers: if 90% of people want and express one pathway. Why do our city council members move in the opposite direction? Seems like we need to elect more representative council? 18:12:35 Jessica Kramer: because its not 90% 18:13:07 Jonathan Chan: I've found that people turn to drugs and alcohol abuse because they feel like they have no hope for the future; addiction often occurs when people feel like its the only way to escape a really poor situation without hope for change 18:13:11 thane rivers: 89%? what percentage is it? 18:13:23 Roco : Thank you Kelley for great statistics and facts 18:13:24 katie (she/her): A lot of the topics you all are bringing up such as substance abuse and mental health do not just impact the unsheltered community. Many wealthy people in our community suffer from addiction and mental health struggles and it is either glorified or they are able to pay for retreats, rehabilitation, etc. Please remember that getting help is a PRIVILEGE for many and we can all be part of the solution rather than othering people in our community. 18:13:35 Jessica Kramer: how many residents does Carlsbad have? have we heard from all of them? urnm...no 18:13:38 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: These discussions typically turn to 'us' vs Ithem'...it is up to all of us to find solutions that come from a place of compassion and care. Let's start there. 18:13:44 thane rivers: true 18:13:56 Jessica Kramer: true thank you 18:14:11 Jonathan Chan: definitely agree with Gwen - what can we each do as community members to help those in need and have compassion for others? 18:14:59 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Tourism: We can learn from San Francisco, which lost all of theirs 18:15:00 Holly Hamel: Grear point Thane. Hopefully City Council will listen to the community 18:15:06 thane rivers: help to a pathway forward out of despair and darkness. REAL solutions, not the Drivel that we keep arriving at and spending money on 33 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 45 of 256 18:15:11 Sandra Gravitt: An old truism in politics: if you subsidize something, you get more of it. More programs and more money thrown at the problem = more homeless will show up. 18:15:39 Melinda Gilbert: ^agree with Sandra 18:16:02 Anthony Bona: Thank you Beth Ford - This is the drum I have been beating 13:16:05 Jennifer Scholz: Good point 18:16:25 Mindy Pometto: Great input Beth! 18:16:28 Susan/Stephen Eggen: Excellent Megans law question>>>thx fo 18:16:34 Holly Hamel: Thank you Beth for your very important questions. Hopefully City Council will answer 18:16:47 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Anyone else having issues hearing 18:16:51 Roco: she has 2 speakers on so there will be an ECHO 18:16:53 George Caracciolo: How do I raise my hand? I don't see it on my screen 18:16:56 Karen Santoro: Bad connection 18:17:05 Sandra Gravitt: Is she calling from the moon? 18:17:14 Roco: HAVE HER TURN OFF ONE OF HER 2 DEVICES 18:17:15 Shannon Smith: Jessica you are hard to hear because of reverberation 18:17:19 Jessica Kramer: yes im calling from the moon 18:17:30 Cheney Squier: Ha ha 18:17:40 Jessica Kramer: thank you 18:17:48 Mindy Pometto: George click on reactions 18:17:5S Marcy Horgan: Great points, Beth. Yes, this has no place near residential neighborhoods. There are other geographical areas that would be more appropriate. Also concerned about the lack of background checks. 18:18:54 Karen Santoro: I feel bad for Carlsbad PD 18:18:55 katie (she/her): Being unsheltered is not illegal. Seems like a lot of people here today are unaware of that.. 18:19:01 Jacqueline Simon: Yes, I walk by that area to Costco weekly and there are police there. 18:19:31 Sandra Gravitt: WHERE IS THE HEART FOR THE LADY KILLED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO BY A HOMELESS GUY? 18:19:54 Melinda Gilbert: Well said Jeff! 18:19:54 Holly Hamel: I agree. There are more effective programs. Why was the pilot program approved? 18:19:59 Beth Ford: You are talking about Majorie Gawitt 18:20:04 Shannon Smith: Amen, Jeff 18:20:23 thane rivers: well stated Jeff 18:20:26 Mindy Pometto: Thank you Jeff! 18:20:36 Susan/Stephen Eggen: Right on Jeff 18:20:39 Beth Ford: I think the Nextdoor poll is accurate 18:20:42 Anthony Bona: Thank you Jeff - Glad I am not the only Regular Guy feeling this way 18:20:44 Jessica Kramer: I'm good don't worry...I'm logged in on one device only ...I'll stick to the chat 34 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 46 of 256 18:20:48 Diana Aguirre she/her: I feel very safe living in Carlsbad. 18:20:55 Holly Hamel: Thank you Jeff. The community really appreciates your involvement. 18:21:42 Beth Ford: Thanks, Jeff! 18:21:57 Sandy Lund: Thank you Jeff! Perfectly said.. 18:22:15 Jessica Kramer: This is a good example of why this process should be more disability friendly :) 18:22:17 Anthony Bona: Thank you so much for disagreeing 18:22:31 Anthony Bona: This whole package is totally wrong 18:22:49 Cheney Squier: I saw her as well and so did my 9 year old daughter:( 18:22:52 Anthony Bona: Mayor Hall - Please help us 18:23:06 Jeremiah Patton: Priya Bhat-Patel, Cori Schumacher and Teresa Acosta out of touch with Carlsbad residents 18:23:07 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: How do you know those individuals are homeless??? 18:23:08 Cheney Squier: It is sickening 18:23:15 Holly Hamel: Question for City Council: Listen to what is being said. Is this what your intentions are for our community? 18:23:19 Beth Ford: Me too! She wet herself. I have seen prostitution. People passed out from drugs (needles in arm). 18:23:25 Cheney Squier: They are walking the streets with bags 18:23:32 Anthony Bona: I agree - Schumacher and Acosta thought this was a good idea back in December 18:23:47 Beth Ford: How is it compassionate to let people live like this? 18:23:53 Anthony Bona: And Bhat-Patel as well. 18:23:56 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: very honest of you, Jessica, thanks! 18:24:14 Sandra Gravitt: We need one more sane voice on the council. Or two, or three... 18:24:44 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: Walking the streets with bags is not illegal. If there are crimes being committed, then it is a law and order issue and our police are well equipped to deal with it. 18:24:53 katie (she/her): @Beth, you've seen people in unsafe situations such as 'passed out' from drug use. Did you do anything to help them? Or were you a bystander? (just unclear on this) 18:25:17 Jessica Kramer: so let's house them with a caregiver so they aren't in the street totally disabled, in that condition, where it impacts everyone 18:25:17 Susan/Stephen Eggen: Ms Patel...you need to address the Avenida Encinas issue as well as this poorly structured voucher program....pls get involved and get this fixed 18:25:20 Beth Ford: @Katie, no! 18:26:56 katie (she/her): Beth - So just to confirm, you did not help them? 18:27:04 Jessica Kramer: The current cost of our 911 response far outweighs the cost of housing each and every one of our homeless with caregivers and intensive supportive services 18:27:14 Anthony Bona: She needs a script - can't address us without a script - shameful 18:27:15 Aly Vredenburgh: I am disappointed by the lack of empathy from our community. You are dehumanizing people who are in need. We need to rehabilitate our 35 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 47 of 256 community members. I believe our vouchers are important to help individuals get their basic needs met to further get proper care. We need to change the way we treat people. Around 60% of homeless have suffered child abuse and have trauma. Many are veterans and many more have experienced tragic loss. Not everyone comes from good families that can help them. Drugs and addiction happen because people struggle with lack of connection to society. People have not gotten the help they need but we can provide that. We can create real change. We need to do better and this voucher program is the first step towards making things better. These people are not criminals they are the victims of a society that does not properly treat mental health. We see this across San Diego. For that reason we can set an example for the rest of San Diego and we can be the change. 18:27:31 Holly Hamel: Katie you are harassing. please stop 18:27:36 Beth Ford: I called the police 18:27:47 katie (she/her): Oh good! Thank you for the clarity, Beth! 18:27:58 Jessica Kramer: beth, you wasted tax payer money 18:27:59 Jacqueline Simon: Not all drug uses are homeless. False assumption! 18:27:59 Chris Ross: Is the City using the voucher program as a necessary prerequisite before it can implement enforcement actions against illegal encampments? 18:28:03 Shannon Smith: This is not an issue about compassion. This is an issue of safety! Thanks Dr Heather Richardson for making this case clear. 18:28:17 Bradford Jacobs: Just everyone please remember how this new council has voted when they come up for reelection. 18:28:27 Holly Hamel: Thank you Dr. Richardson. 18:28:34 John Ranieri: Aly well said 18:28:41 Jonathan Chan: Appreciate what you said Aly! 18:28:43 John Galt: why is it we live in a way that taxpayers and responsible contributors face excile, and the people who truly have needs, but contributes nothing get to overrun EVERYTHING. 18:28:51 Jacqueline Simon: Not all homeless people are criminals. 18:29:18 Cheney Squier: Paul, I can't find the nextdoor poll ? 18:29:57 Sandra Gravitt: Paul...because the council plays "hide the ball." Don't believe your own lying eyes... 18:30:17 John Galt: Because the poll measure 92% to 8%. and they would maybe have to think. 18:30:32 Diana Aguirre she/her: And 60% are Veterans. Veterans deserve housing and access to healthcare!! 18:30:49 Jacqueline Simon: I agree Diana! 18:31:13 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Diana, yes, we agree, they do. Where please? 18:31:13 Beth Ford: City already corrected that statistic, it is 6% 18:31:33 Jessica Kramer: Is it wrong to wish a crippling disability on those of you who are so cruel and nasty about some our most vulnerable residents 18:31:57 Bradford Jacobs: Jaqueline, no, not all are criminals, but in the last two years we have had at least two murders, sexual assault of a senior citizen, a major arson incident, numerous robberies and burglaries, threats, ongoing littering issues, all at the hands of the homeless. 36 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 48 of 256 18:32:24 Jeff Toth: This is all about the $ 18:32:31 Karen Santoro: Transparency 18:32:31 katie (she/her): Kids are not getting marijuana from the unsheltered folks... that is a bold lie 18:32:32 John Galt: A crippling disability, such as drug addition and mental illness. We should help them, really help them not spend money on them useselessly 18:32:33 Diana Aguirre she/her: Hmmmm correlation between kids smoking pot and homelessness?! 18:32:46 Jessica Kramer: so lets house them with care and supportive services, the cost of not housing them is far more expensive 18:32:48 Beth Ford: I agree with Katie on that one 18:32:51 Karen Santoro: accesss to drugs - pushers 18:32:56 Jeremiah Patton: Great points Roca!!! 18:33:06 katie (she/her): Thank you, Beth <3 18:33:43 Elizabeth Galati: Thank you mr Galt. 18:34:02 John Galt: compassionate neglect. true, its drivel that will never work 18:34:04 Aly Vredenburgh: If housing first doesn't work? Beth what do you recommend? Don't you think doing nothing is worse? 18:34:12 Aly Vredenburgh: *kelly 18:34:24 John Galt: go ahead and pick on SF. 18:34:37 Roca N.: Just watch the death of Seattle movie and you will see how the whole city is overburdened by homeless and drug issue that no one feels safe and tourism is considerably down, just WATCH it. 18:34:51 Holly Hamel: Kelly, we appreciate your research. Thank you for providing factual information to our community. 18:34:51 Elizabeth Galati: Anyone familiar with the programs at Interfaith family Services.? 18:35:01 Jonathan Chan: I think any solution needs to be comprehensive - piecemeal solutions don't seem to do anything long term. Housing needs to be combined with mental health and social service programs, and help people get out of cycles of homelessness 18:35:10 Diana Aguirre she/her: Interfaith services is great - they work with La Posada 18:35:11 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Roco, link to the movie please? 18:35:13 Aly Vredenburgh: You cannot rescue people until they have their basic needs met first. 18:35:25 Susan/Stephen Eggen: Unfortunately this program has been poorly managed and communicated. Its obvious from the majority of comments that this needs to be put on pause and reexamined as to whether it is what the voters in our Community want to proceed with. 18:35:39 Jessica Kramer: Addiction is protected under Federal Disability Law 18:35:44 Jessica Kramer: Aly ...yes ! 18:35:52 Elizabeth Galati: Thank u MrJ Chan. My point also. 18:36:29 Jonathan Chan: it seems that transparency and additional details about proposed programs would be really helpful to help people feel more at ease 18:36:40 John Galt: their basic needs have to be met in their home as children and at the diner table. They need mentoring and proper raising by families and teachers and pastors. But 37- June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 49 of 256 we are not hold school, we don't support families and well church is completely out of the question 18:36:42 Shannon Smith: Unintended consequences.... 18:37:07 Shannon Smith: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. 18:37:28 Annie Luckett: Will the City of Carlsbad receive State or Federal Funds if they move forward with the Housing First initiative? If so, are Ferderal or State funds fueling this decision that the community is obviously in opposition to? 18:37:29 Holly Hamel: The solution is to allow our police to enforce laws. 18:37:35 Jennifer Scholz: Yes! You can not rescue people that are not interested in helping themselves. 18:37:46 katie (she/her): It is not illegal to be homeless... 18:37:50 Jeremiah Patton: What is the end game here? I heard Mayor Hall mention about stopping and evaluating after free money we got for this ran out and yet rest of board pushed to continue for 1 year and pay out of our pockets. I highly suggest you listen to someone like Mayor Hall with many years more wisdom than yourself. 18:37:51 Sandra Gravitt: Why isn't Carlsbad? Ask three council members... 18:37:53 Beth Ford: Well said, Angela 18:37:57 Holly Hamel: Well said Angela. 18:38:13 Mindy Pometto: Good point Angela! 18:38:17 Mike Houlihan: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CPzBfn7D7SG/?utm_medium=share_sheet 18:38:20 Karen Santoro: Lets invite the homeless to the discussion to hear from them directly. 18:38:30 Kelly LeBerthon: Will Carlsbad using the homeless voucher program provide the beds needed to meet the criteria of Martin v Boise to enforce no encampment rules? 18:38:32 Jessica Kramer: Yes Karen!!!! 18:39:13 katie (she/her): Education needs to be at the forefront! If we can educate our community on what is going on, the ways in which the community can help, and the struggles that the unsheltered folks are facing, then maybe people in this meeting and in our community will feel more at ease and be willing to lend a hand? 18:39:48 Jennifer Scholz: Holly, our police are overwhelmed with these calls. They can not respond to other calls such as a recent drowning and minors using illegal substances in plain view. Police are only reactive. We need to be proactive. 18:39:59 Tracy Carmichael: @Aly what would you say to the family members of Marjorie Gawitt? She was brutally murder by homeless and recently another woman set a fire, sending neighborhoods from their homes. So to think our community is not seeing impacts is wrong. Sorry 18:40:00 Mindy Pometto: Exactly Dr Heather Richardson! Not the place! 18:40:25 katie (she/her): also I completely agree that the unsheltered folks in our community need to be some of the loudest voices in this discussion since we as a community should prioritize their basic needs. (for those of us that want to see positive change, at least) 18:40:43 Marcy Horgan: Thank you, Heather! Yes, let's trust what our police force told us — the motel 6 is already a problem. Let's not compound that problem and make it even worse. 18:40:43 Sandra Gravitt: Tracy...right 38 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 50 of 256 18:40:44 Susan/Stephen Eggen: Mayor...I hope you are listening closely to this. We need you to step up and help resolve this !listen to your constituency and move on it. 18:40:44 Roco N.: Thank you Jennifer Scholz 18:40:52 Jeremiah Patton:. 18:41:10 Jessica Kramer: Let's do this again, and make the format accessible to persons with varying disabilities, tech and shelter challenges!!! 18:41:21 katie (she/her): A agreed! 18:41:29 Karen Santoro: PD just administers Narcan 18:41:50 Sandra Gravitt: Yes, let's do this again...one year from now. And see how all these programs did. I am not confident... 18:42:05 John Galt: who pays for that? Same people who pay for the vouchers 18:42:16 Jonathan Chan: I would encourage people to spend time to volunteer and get to know people in our unhoused community; I think it'd help develop a more well-rounded perspective on this issue 18:42:32 Paul Marsteller: to find the Next Door poll search: Are you in favor of Carlsbad's impending $13M hotel voucher program? 18:42:48 Elizabeth Galati: How do I help a homeless person that I meet on the street? Some cash is good but what more can I offer. 18:42:49 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: We will know if the programs succeed: More homeless people from other towns will choose to move to our town! 18:43:28 Susan/Stephen Eggen: This was all just collecting the community comments ...when will we hear the responses to these comments from the city leadership? 18:43:37 Cheney Squier: If this goes through, it won't be a place we want to live in one year . It will not be a safe environment for our kids . How is that fair for hardworking residents ?? 18:43:41 Sandra Gravitt: Lawrence...exactly. Again, if you subsidize something, you get more of it 18:44:06 Jeremiah Patton: Let them talk 18:44:17 Shannon Smith: Thanks Anthony! That is exactly what I was going to say. The Policemen that attended the Waters End meeting essentially said that their hands are tied! 18:44:23 katie (she/her): @Jonathan, I completely agree. Our unsheltered community is Carlsbad is one of love, compassion, and empathy, despite going through some of the most challenging times of their lives. More people should definitely volunteer some time! 18:44:26 Jonathan Chan: Elizabeth great question! I think you can point them towards Interfaith and La Posada! 18:44:41 Judith King: It's sounding like we should buy a hospital and staff it with appropriate doctors and caretakers to really rehabilitate these people. Would it cost much more than spending a million dollars here and a million dollars there? Scandinavian countries do a great job of rehabilitation. We could use their advice. Seems like they have an effective program. 18:45:09 Aly Vredenburgh: When will AA come back to Magee park in person? Many homeless addicts rely on them for help. How are we going to treat addiction and mental health through the new program? 39 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 51 of 256 18:45:23 katie (she/her): @Elizabeth, Jonathan is right! Also, I like to carry a bin of waters, granola bars, new socks, etc. in my car in case someone is in need! (: 18:46:17 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: I agree, sir - less police - more Social Workers! 18:46:19 Jonathan Chan: @elizabeth, I have also found that just listening and asking questions (aka treating a person like a human being and helping them felt heard) is really meaningful 18:46:24 Diana Aguirre she/her: We need more social workers ! 18:46:26 Jonathan Chan: Yes, more social workers and mental health professionals 18:46:34 Angela Derby: Great point Anthony! 18:46:41 Jonathan Chan: mental health help is really difficult to access if you don't have internet or a computer 18:46:55 Diana Aguirre she/her: North county SD lacks shelters and mental health service support 18:47:34 Mindy Pometto: Where can we get the Save Carlsbad shirts? 18:47:46 Diana Aguirre she/her: We need to push Jim Desmond (supervisor) to allocate $ for mental health services and shelter in D5. County budget review is coming up. 18:47:50 Jessica Kramer: I just hope everyone realizes we are all paying for our homeless whether anyone likes it or not, we pay for it in 911 response - a very expensive 911 response...far more money than it would cost us to house each and every chronically homeless person with full time care and intensive supportive services...ask what we spend in 911 response and you will know its not whether we should be spending money to resolve homelessness...we're already spending the money!! it's how can we better spend the money at this point 18:47:53 Angela Derby: Katie by giving water and food you are hurting the homeless and the community. 18:48:12 katie (she/her): @Angela... What??? 18:48:36 Angela Derby: But other cities are doing it. Why not us? 18:48:39 Bradford Jacobs: It becomes a magnet program. 18:48:41 Jeremiah Patton: Why do just some western states pay attention to Martin vs Boise yet none of the other states do? 18:48:41 Sandra Gravitt: Angela...right. Giving free stuff to homeless is like feeding pigeons in the park...they all start coming in 18:48:48 katie (she/her): When I see a member of my community in need of something that I can assist with, regardless of their housing situation, I always try to help! 18:48:58 Jessica Kramer: humans arent pigeons but youre a turd 18:49:15 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Jessica this is just name calling 18:49:18 Bradford Jacobs: Not necessary, Jessica 18:49:30 katie (she/her): @Sandra, dehumanizing others is absolutely DISGUSTING. 18:50:15 Sandra Gravitt: The homeless seem to dehumanize the community when they kill my fellow citizens. Not to mention all the other stuff they do 18:50:15 Jessica Kramer: oh its necessary ...humans arent pigeons, that's unnecessary 18:50:27 Jacqueline Simon: Please, let's stop attacking each other's opinions. What about respect and civility for different viewpoints? 18:50:56 Anthony Bona: Simple word - its called ENABLING 40 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 52 of 256 18:51:02 Bradford Jacobs: Try to keep it civil, people, please. 18:51:09 Jessica Kramer: pretty sure respect and civility went out the window long ago 18:51:17 katie (she/her): From my last point (prior to some of you comparing people to animals) regardless of anyone's housing situation, if you are in need of a bottle of water on a hot day and I am around, I gotchu! <3 18:51:20 Jessica Kramer: humans aren't pigeons!! 18:51:31 John Galt: Seems like 90% see it one way, and a few see it the other 18:51:35 Jacqueline Simon: Civility and respect reigns 18:51:35 Angela Derby: Katie, because you are prolonging their stay on the streets.You are preventing them from seeking help in places that could actually help them. You may give them a meal or quench their thirst for a little while. A place that is licensed to actually help the homeless with long term help. 18:51:44 Karen Santoro: so you just confirmed we are housing criminals. 18:51:56 Elizabeth Galati: Your comment is valid mr Bona. It's not more police alone. It's best to raise people up from the point their lives were interrupted by inner and outer circumstances.. Much like rehab makes people grow up to a life in the mainstream. Jailing doesn't work. People to people works. 18:51:56 Sandra Gravitt: John...yes...all the she/her people think one way 18:52:36 Stefan Prvanov: With the free housing and other support that is recommend, how do you prevent more and more people from coming into Carlsbad to get the free housing and etc.? As you know, best practices before starting any important program, you start with the end in mind. What is the end game with this program? 18:52:37 John Galt: How about stealing in public, crapping in public, doing drugs in public, things besides sleeping 18:52:37 Jessica Kramer: She/her people? is that for real or was that a typo 18:52:46 Jeremiah Patton: What states is that valid for in the US? Martin vs Boise? 18:53:11 Jessica Kramer: whats a she/her poeple 18:53:31 Karen Santoro: cancel culture 18:53:35 Jessica Kramer: is that a slur on gay people? 18:53:35 Anthony Bona: Martin V Boise is valid in the states in the 9th Circus court 18:53:56 Karen Santoro: @mickey please share that info 18:54:10 Sandra Gravitt: Jessica - No, not a slur. In their names they are identifying their pronouns as she/her 18:54:11 Jeremiah Patton: What is the fine to not following Martin vs Boise? 18:54:13 Jeff Toth: Crime report = anywhere within a mile of a Motel 6 18:54:23 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: One can have compassion and common sense at the same time 18:54:25 Jonathan Chan: @jessica they have it in their zoom names to describe their preferred pronouns 18:55:03 Heather Richardson: Thank you very much to the Carlsbad police who work so hard to protect the community 18:55:05 Anthony Bona: Can we just hit RESET and do a more interactive meeting. This is too contrived for my tastes 41 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 53 of 256 18:55:07 katie (she/her): We are getting off track due to some people's ignorance. I chose to put she/her in my name, knowing that someone might be discriminatory - I can take it. The real situation that we need to focus on right now is the issues facing our unsheltered population. Thank you! 18:55:22 Beth Ford: I am thankful for the proactive efforts. Thank you, CPD! 18:55:31 Aly Vredenburgh: Policing is not the way to help. Enforcement doesn't work. Putting them in jail for a few weeks doesn't help people heal, get housing, and find employment to sustain being off the street. As soon as they are out of jail they are right back on the street. Giving them rehabilitation from an appropriate housing situation like vouchers is essential to rehabilitation and change. 18:55:36 Jessica Kramer: I'm literally sick to my stomach - this format doesn't work ...lets try something new next time 18:56:24 Diana Aguirre she/her: Wow @sandra your comment unnecessary re s she/her 18:56:25 Anthony Bona: I want to be on record as saying I REJECT THIS PLAN and I REJECT affordable housing as an issue. It is a myth. 18:56:39 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Jessica, what is it that does not work? The city is doing it anyway? 18:56:47 Karen Santoro: Perhaps we could take a more holistic approach. Carsbad residents are very caring and giving. These folks (if truely from the area) have familly & friends. We are a community of surfers, executives, pharma, biotech, deep pockets for job assistance or recovery rather than making this a government program. 18:57:00 Jessica Kramer: This town hall format doesn't work - 18:57:12 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: ok, can you suggest one that works please 18:57:21 Anthony Bona: @Jessica - I agree with you 18:57:33 John Galt: security on site? For what purpose? I thought the answer to everything is more social workers on site? 18:57:33 Sandra Gravitt: Jessica - It doesn't work because most people disagree with you? 18:57:36 Anthony Bona: @Karen - WOW - Free room cleaning. 18:57:42 Jacqueline Simon: This was a good idea but it would have been better if we could hear from our Council reps and the Mayor. 18:57:43 Jeremiah Patton: If they want to continue using drugs and staying on the streets, what is the plan??? 18:57:47 Anthony Bona: This is pitiful 18:57:49 Jeff Toth: No drug use on site. Time to shoot up in the neighborhood 18:57:53 Beth Ford: How will you enforce the rules? No overnight guests? 18:57:57 Jessica Kramer: lol yes sandra thats exactly why 18:57:59 John Galt: can we just meet in person? 18:58:01 Anthony Bona: and a HUGE WASTE of $!# Million 18:58:11 Jessica Kramer: yay in person! 18:58:21 Anthony Bona: 13MILLION - REALLY? Shaking my head 18:58:32 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: I agree Karen - so many of us are already doing the work of helping others day in and day out, and seeing success. We are an incredibly kind community and we have the ability to make a positive difference! 18:58:44 katie (she/her): YES!!! @Gwen 42 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 54 of 256 18:59:12 John Galt: Anthony you are shaking your head. THEY are shaking your wallet! 18:59:22 Anthony Bona: We are GLAD it will be posted. This is NOT ACCEPTABLE. I REJECT! 18:59:25 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Compassion and common sense: 30% are from other towns. Why are we not asking these towns for the 30% 18:59:30 John Ranieri: therte were a lot of assumptions thisevening, we need facts. 18:59:31 Karen Santoro: Lets hear from them what they need, not what the government is tell us what they need! 18:59:45 John Galt: Free needles? 19:00:03 Tracy Carmichael: Did I understand that Holly just indicated they were serving 100-125 people? What ? I thought the first numbers were 40 rooms? 19:00:06 Gwen (she/her) Kindness Matters: I would love to hear more from housing specialists at these, and future meetings, if possible. 19:00:19 Cheney Squier: The motels on Avenida encinas are already drug dens so how are you going to stop and I nforce the "no drug use " policy there ? Wth 19:00:25 Beth Ford: Thank you to Priya who has been on this zoom call with a newborn and nursing a baby 19:00:27 katie (she/her): A HUGE THANK YOU to those of you in this call that are spending your days, time, money, and energy towards solutions, positive change, and improving the lives of these unsheltered folks in our communities. You all are the love and empathy that still exists in Carlsbad. <3 19:00:44 Jessica Kramer: This meeting is so ripe with disability discrimination its painful - let's do better next time 19:00:46 LAWRENCE KAVOUNAS: Gwen, look to motel daily prices/ Multiply x 30. This is the monthly cost 19:00:49 Jeff Toth: Lets keep this going 30 mins 19:00:56 Cheney Squier: Yes, next we will be paying for the needles as well with no choice 19:01:04 Eric Anaya: This format would be more effective if the council members were interjecting with their input throughout the meeting. 19:01:05 Karen Santoro: No needles. Rehab. Most of the men i see on the street are young working age folks. They have just lost their way. 19:01:09 Jeremiah Patton: Vote these board members out pushing this agenda, they are out of touch with our community. 19:01:09 Tracy Carmichael: What are the true numbers to serve? 19:01:20 Cheney Squier: When did Carlsbad turn communist ? 19:01:21 Paul Marsteller: thanks for HOT for finally coming up a smart effective plan to clear RVs off of Avenida Encinas 19:01:24 Diana Aguirre she/her: Thx Priya !!! 19:01:26 Jacqueline Simon: Thank you for this forum! 19:01:31 Karen Santoro: Thank you everyone! 19:01:32 Jonathan Chan: Thank you for organizing this! 19:01:33 John Galt: So lets help them find their way. Not enable the behavior 19:01:41 Cheney Squier: Yes 43 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 55 of 256 District 4: May 26, 2021 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? 01:00:27 Sarah Lemons, City of Carlsbad: Technical Support: Sarah Lemons, 442-200-8427 01:01:44 Julia Darling: There is a Homeless Outreach Team 01:01:44 Connie Shorr: It has increased in the past year 01:01:47 Lisa Potter: Carlsbad has an officer role focused on homelessness support 01:01:53 Nikki Wartian: Homelessness has increased in the last couple years 01:01:55 Susan Kristiansen: We have a homeless population that is visible and in need of support 01:01:59 Jeff Toth: Out of control 01:02:00 Lizanne Clark: It is increasing. 01:02:01 Tom Cunningham: It appears to be getting worse 01:02:05 John Nguyen-Cleary: The city has been increasing investments in services 01:02:07 Steven Varga: increased 01:02:12 Tim Stipe: It's bringing crime 01:02:18 Tim: increasing 01:02:22 Jean Tobin: more visible 01:02:22 Tracy Carmichael: The homeless population has been increasing and are being offered services by the HOT 01:02:38 Gary Nessim: The problem has not gotten better and is more visible. 01:02:38 Dee Pope: The lack of low cost housing in Carlsbad is adding to the problem. 01:02:44 Cathy Wojciechowski:There are homeless camps in most undeveloped areas in town 01:02:54 Jan Rodriguez:There are many homeless school children 01:02:56 Kelly McCormick: HOT team responding. Other ideas being discussed by CC and stakeholders. What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? 01:03:13 gary powell: Are all the homeless we have here from California 01:03:23 Paul Marsteller: It's mostly out of area people that have come from other than Carlsbad 01:03:29 Tom Cunningham: How large the homeless population is? 01:03:34 Lisa Potter: Causes behind homelessness in Carlsbad 01:03:39 Tracy Carmichael: Why the homeless have chosen Carlsbad ? 01:03:39 Julia Darling: Don't know the data re: how many homeless are here 01:03:46 Connie Shorr: I am unaware of services provided to the homeless population in Carlsbad 01:03:49 Susan Kristiansen: Do we know how many individuals and how many families are in need of housing in Carlsbad 01:03:49 Jan Rodriguez: I don't know the extent of it 01:03:51 Cathy Wojciechowski: Does more services bring additional people in 44 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 56 of 256 01:03:52 Lizanne Clark: What services are offered here. 01:03:59 Kelly McCormick: Percentage of those looking for affordable housing vs. those with mental health challenges or drug addiction. 01:03:59 D: What are the mental health service offerings for the homeless 01:04:00 Elissa Seidenglanz: Homelessness is a complex issue and more than homes are required to adequately address the issue. what is the plan to keep residents safe while being compassionate? 01:04:13 gary powell: Where did they all come from 01:04:16 Gary Nessim: willingness of citizens to provide services that might be needed, housing in particular. 01:04:23 Tim: what is working in other areas 01:04:33 Jan Rodriguez: Is it concentrated in certain areas? 01:04:34 Dee Pope: If some of them have chosen to be homeless? 01:04:53 Paul Marsteller: ' the cost-benefit of offering hotel vouchers seems poorly considered 01:11:17 Holly Hamel: Studies also show that housing first programs do not always work. Programs that require individuals to be sober have been shown to work very well. 01:11:21 John Nguyen-Cleary: This issue of providing homeless folks stability (housing) first, so that interventions have a greater likelihood of success, is very important to developing self-reliance and long term reduction of homelessness 01:12:05 Tim Stipe: Sorry I don't have a mic. From the cities web site: "The city council's homelessness goal is to: Reduce the homeless unsheltered population, AMONG THOSE THAT WANT HELP, by 50% within five (5) years". Question: Out of all the homeless here what is the percentage of THOSE THAT WANT HELP? And, cut that in half. That is just a tiny dent in the entire homeless/transient population. What about the rest that don't want the help and want to continue to remain in our parks, sidewalks, doorways, McGee porch, etc...? 01:12:18 Danielle McAbee: What are the city plans to get the homeless back into the work force? What programs are available to them? 01:13:00 Jan i Pajunen: How is city of Carlsbad dedicating our resources for homeless people who are from Carlsbad originally, vs. other parts of the country? 01:14:30 Tracy Carmichael: The Hotel Boucher Program indicated an area of service was public services? Can you explain this and how this will effect response time for residents? 01:14:56 Lisa Potter: Rather than criminalize homelessness, we need to understand root causes 01:15:54 Gary Nessim: We have been working on the homeless issue for about 2 years at council and management level and I heard nothing about permanent low income, affordable housing. This will take some time but, mobile homes, tiny homes could be used immediately in addition to motel vouchers. 01:17:00 01:17:10 01:17:22 01:17:23 to say. Tim: Thanks Jeff, Holly Hamel: Thank you Mark B: Go Jeff!! Karen Von Euw: Thank you Jeff. I would've liked to hear everything you had 45 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 57 of 256 01:17:23 Tim Stipe: Well put Jeff 01:17:24 Tracy Carmichael: Thank you Jeff for sharing these concerns 01:17:44 Holly Hamel: Jeff. Very much appreciate you bringing up some extremely important points 01:17:52 Danielle McAbee: Jeff should have time to finish his thoughts. Very interested to hear what he has to say. Too bad he got caught off! 01:18:08 Jeff Toth: If our law enforcement hands are tied to handle the existing problems, how can they expect us to take on even more 01:18:19 Holly Hamel: Yes, please allow Jeff to finish his comments on the meeting 01:18:44 Steven Varga: I bequeath my time to have Jeff continue. 01:20:20 Karen Von Euw: Please address the program that the City is participating in as mentioned by Jeff. 01:20:39 Jean Tobin: worked along Avenida Encinas...increasingly worse situation. so many living full time on that street 01:20:39 Michelle Sumner: What accountability does the City of Carlsbad have from its acceptance of these programs, including the pilot voucher program, they are subjecting us? Jeffâ€TMs comments were spot on and we have personally seen an increase of crimes, loitering, and unsafe situations and people in our community and surrounding common areas. 01:20:42 Steven Varga: I'd like to hear Teresa Acosta's position 01:20:52 Steven Varga: since she represents our district 01:21:33 Holly Hamel: Why hasn't the homeless response program been open and transparent about the other agencies offering vouchers to the homeless? The City manager's update today omitted this very important piece of information. 01:22:56 Lisa .Potter: Great question Julie! 01:24:44 Lisa Potter: Are homeless the primary driver of crime in Carlsbad? 01:25:04 Holly Hamel: Thank you Elissa. These are very important questions that need to be answered truthfully. 01:25:25 Jeff Toth: agreed Elissa 01:26:37 Dee Pope: All I have is clap and thumb up. 01:28:12 Karen Von Euw: Agree. Is this voucher program helping homeless people to irehome' or enabling people to remain homeless? In the homeless population there are people who have become homeless due to circumstances beyond their control who can be helped. There are people with addiction problems and mental health problems that may possibly be helped but these homeless do contribute to crime. Then there are homeless people that want to live that lifestyle and have no desire to be 'helped! 01:28:49 Nikki Wartian: I am concerned about the increased criminal activity that generally comes along with homeless populations. Has there been a crime statistics study? I've heard that the area of Avenida Encinas comprises 90% of CPD's daily activity. Can we hold the motels responsible for the people that are staying at their property? I am fearful for our kids' safety in our community. Would installing a police substation in the Ralph's shopping center be effective? 01:29:00 Danielle McAbee: Exactly Karen! 01:31:06 Lisa Potter: Agree Jan 01:31:34 Dee Pope: Yes Jan!! 46 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 58 of 256 01:31:53 Virginia Rodriguez: Well said Jan 01:31:56 Holly Hamel: Jan, I do not think that the majority of us on this forum are speaking about homeless families. The families are not committing the crimes. 01:32:19 Jan i Pajunen: Good points Paul & Elissa. Proposing not to invite more homeless with un-necessary programs paid by our money. Let's use our resources for our own community members, including homeless who have been long time residents of Carlsbad. Have any council member investigated why there are no homeless people in Coronado? What are they doing differently? 01:33:00 Lisa Potter: Doesn't Oceanside have a similar housing program? 01:33:03 Karen Von Euw: Agree with Paul! 01:33:16 Jan Rodriguez: Right. Nevertheless, there are homeless families and they need t be cared for also. It is not a single issue. 01:33:28 Jeff Toth: Yes Paul! 01:33:51 Danielle McAbee: Yes Paul. Well said. 01:34:07 Holly Hamel: Thanks Paul. We are so appreciative of our police. They are doing everything they can within their means. 01:34:13 Gary Nessim: I would like to speak. 01:34:45 Danielle McAbee: Is there a drug testing program? 01:35:49 Connie Shorr: I agree Gary 01:35:51 Lisa Potter: Agree Gary 01:35:59 Tim Stipe: Affordable in Perris, Hemet, San Jacinto, Wildomar, etc.... 01:36:16 Julia Darling: Thank you 01:36:43 Jeff Toth: There are thousands of short term vacation rentals in Carlsbad. Remove those and its a huge step to open up long term living 01:36:54 John Nguyen-Cleary: yes, thank you Gary! 01:36:58 Diane Bedrosian: Thank you Gary for mentioning this isnâ€TMt just a Carlsbad problem 01:37:02 Virginia Rodriguez: Thank you Gary, well said. 01:37:03 Tracy Carmichael: Gary Nessim„ Windor Point Project is 50 units being built in the Village and Barrio and the cost is $662,000 per unit 01:37:40 Diane Bedrosian: Windsor Point is not "homeless housing". It was a disaster bait and switch. 01:37:41 Tom Cunningham: No one is saying don't provide housing but add screening and oversight 01:37:50 Holly Hamel: The housing first program intentionally does not drug test in order to be given a voucher. There are wonderful programs that do require drug testing. Solutions for Change is one. 01:39:01 Tom Cunningham: what is the data from Experts that we keep referring to 01:39:05 Diane Bedrosian: How long can they stay before they have to drug test? They can't be shooting ip chronically indefinitely. We don't want a bunch of "wet houses" here 01:39:09 Danielle McAbee: If we, the tax payer, are paying for hotel vouchers, there should be a drug screening program for accountability and to ensure the community is safer. 01:39:29 Tracy Carmichael: Diane, I am sorry you are incorrect. The Windsor Point Project is for severely mentally ill and homeless, and Veterans. 47 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 59 of 256 01:39:47 Kelly McCormick: What services account for that $35,000 cost? 01:40:01 Diane Bedrosian: Good question Kelly 01:40:44 Elissa Seidenglanz: Is FEMA funding available long term or only due to COVID? 01:41:25 Tom Cunningham: Is the Motel 6 on Avenida Encinas one of the Housing First Sites? 01:41:30 Tim Stipe: Talk to the residents in Encinitas that are dealing with this voucher issue. It's a real life pilot program going on as we speak. It's failing there. Why bring it here for the same results? General Comments 01:41:38 Gary Nessim: Windsor Point will be helpful and has been in the works, but we have at least 200 homeless and have had for many years. Other methods may be less expensive than Windsor Point and much of that money was Federal and State money. Not that we should ever be wasteful but Carlsbad likes nice everything and only some of that was local funding. 01:41:45 Diane Bedrosian: Tracy - I am not incorrect. It was initially a veterans project, then a bait and switch was done and it became "veterans and severe mentally ill". Homeless was not included in the description. 01:43:08 Tom Cunningham: I think the Carlsbad Police do a Great Job!!! 01:44:26 Diane Bedrosian: Agreed Gary 01:44:43 Gary Nessim: While it would be nice to know how much it cost us locally, a variety of solutions would be better and we need more very low income housing and probably a SRO motel of 50 units, perhaps on Pio Pico as we have a total need of 200 or more and that number will always be there. 01:44:52 Tom Cunningham: How often are the Carlsbad Police called to the Motel 6 on Avenida Encinas? 01:45:08 Tracy Carmichael: Diane, I respectfully disagree with you & I believe homeless are included. Let the residents review the documents for themselves. But thank you for your thoughts. 01:45:11 Lisa Potter: Love the proactive outreach 01:46:15 Jan i Pajunen: Is FEMA going to reimbursed 6 police officers and 2 additional social workers currently allocated for homeless issue as a part of proposed program? 01:46:57 Karen Von Euw: Which hotels? 01:47:29 Tim Stipe: Are you in discussion with the residents around the motels? 01:47:30 Elissa Seidenglanz: who decides which hotels? Does the community have input? 01:48:03 Elissa Seidenglanz: if exited, where do they go? 01:48:45 Holly Hamel: Holly, what are the 2 hotels?Please tell us 01:48:57 Jean Tobin: what are the demographics of the homeless in Carlsbad....how many families, single parents, short term homeless, etc.> 01:50:20 Gary Nessim: Holly 01:50:23 Tim Stipe: Two town halls so far and no mention of the ones wanting to stay in the lifestyle of squatting in our city areas. 01:50:51 Karen Von Euw: Is it true that Encinitas has the voucher program and it is not successful in addressing the homeless problem there? 48 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 60 of 256 01:50:52 Gary Nessim: You should mention the Windsor Point project as something the city is doing long term! 01:52:02 Steven Varga: Why not take the $3 million plus for the voucher program and build homeless shelters in appropriate areas of the city? 01:52:42 Connie Shorr: Part of the problem has been that because of the pandemic, volunteer organizations haven't been able to help (e.g. through weekly meal programs and other assistance). Hopefully that will change after June 15 01:57:04 Holly Hamel: How do we confirm your data on homelessness? Is there a website? Please allow the community to see your data and how it was gathered. 01:57:49 Paul Marsteller: Encinitas is overrun. 01:58:02 Jeff Toth: Encinitas has had terrible results 01:58:18 Tracy Carmichael: Holly Hamel, thank you for your great question about the data collection for homeless. 01:59:20 Connie Shorr: How can citizens assist/volunteer if they are interested in helping the people in Carlsbad who are homeless 01:59:24 Paul Marsteller: Guy lit himself on fire the other day smoking crack right in the middle of town. Imagine him in a hotel room at 3AM...will it take a motel burning down to wake up to how dangerous this is? 01:59:39 Paul Marsteller: Encinitas I was referring to/ 02:01:34 Diane Bedrosian: Connie La Posada de Guadalupe accepts some donations of hygiene items etc. 02:02:15 John Nguyen-Cleary: I've seen a lot of data about the efficacy of permanent supportive affordable/low-income housing, and even shelters with supportive services, being effective at addressing long-term homelessness. I have not seen data on voucher programs. What data is there about efficacy of voucher programs? It seems more short-term and less stable of a program. Also, was there an explanation of integrated supportive services? What final piece of advice or insight would you like to share with the Homeless Action Subcommittee? 02:03:41 Paul Marsteller: all the housing element studies in the world won't address the reality of most of the homeless. Many of these vouches can't afford ANY house, because their homelessness is not because of low wages vs. house prices, it's that they are disfunctional. 02:04:17 Gary Nessim: While we desperately need affordable housing units. I believe no shelter, motel or homeless units count towards or are a part of this housing problem. Totally separate zoning issues! 02:04:30 Lizanne Clark: Given the number of 70% homeless are Carlsbad residents and 20% 55+, how do we re-address rent control and keep vacation rentals (Airbnb, etc.) out of the conversation? We need this. 02:05:44 Paul Marsteller: 70% of homeless in Carlsbad are residents...hmmm...m a y b e ...until they put out the invite a 02:06:06 Steven Varga: Get rid of the voucher program... money better spent elsewhere 02:06:10 Mark B: The more we give out, the more people will show up wanting assistance. Many people want to live like they are and with no responsibilities in life. 49 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 61 of 256 02:06:11 Elissa Seidenglanz: I have also seen success with programs that address more than just providing homes. Many of these solutions have come from experienced charitable organizations who have all encompassing services known to work. They provide a helping hand up. I would also like to see the data that offering homes only brings good results. How will success be measured with this program? 02:06:26 Paul Marsteller: round the region to come to Carlsbad for a slim chance to get a free hotel room near the beach.. 02:07:36 Paul Marsteller: then Carlsbad residents will be less than 25% ...wait for it. 02:07:38 Diane Bedrosian: Do like San Clemente and put the place for them to camp, inland in an industrial area that is not beach like or attractive 02:07:41 Tim Stipe: Not 50% of all homeless. Quit playing with the Ws 02:08:17 Tom Cunningham: We should already know what success looks like. How can we implement a program if we don't have metrics in place? 02:08:21 Lisa Potter: I look forward to seeing how effective this program is. 02:09:31 Tim Stipe: CPD is #1. We want the council to fight to untie your hands. 02:09:56 Mark B: My wife doesn't feel safe with all the RVs on Avenida encinas 02:10:12 Jeff Toth: We don't feel right now:( 02:10:14 Paul Marsteller: If I was in Waters End and they pick a motel across from them to implement Housing First/low barrier, in spite of the guidelines that say such programs are not to be near family neighborhoods ... I'd get a class action suit going. Y 02:10:19 Elissa Seidenglanz: CPD is very responsive and helpful. Compassionate and competent. Appreciate you. 02:10:40 Tracy Carmichael: We are no longer feeling safe/ 02:11:01 D: Give community more guidance for what is being done and how to participate in a productive way. Including those that want to help guide and give information to those in need as well as steps to take if someone feels unsafe. Also would be very helpful to know what steps are taken when someone is "exited" from one of these hotel voucher programs and if there is care taken to where they are sent or end up. 02:11:24 Paul Marsteller: CPD are outstanding, and are frustrated because their hands are tied. That's a fact. 02:11:33 Mark B: They don't want help, they want free living with NO responsibilities. Call it what it is. 02:11:37 Lisa Potter: Compassion and effective support that gets at the root causes instead of criminalizing out of fear and pushing out of sight 02:12:21 Mark B: Agree with you there Paul 02:12:42 Julia Darling: It just as important for someone who is homeless to feel safe as it is for the rest of the community 02:13:04 Susan Kristiansen: Please share specific data with respect to the number of homeless individuals and families, and the number of available spaces for them. Share your plan for getting the desired reductions. Your statements are all "we will," I'd like to see a timeline and more actions. I strongly support the housing first approach, with vouchers as a temporary action while permanent housing is developed, but there needs to be a plan and a budget to get these people housed. 50 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 62 of 256 02:13:13 Diane Rivera: I would like to see that there is, moving forward now, that there is a Budget to Actual monthly report. This document will have current and last month activity by line item along with a year to date column compared to the budget and have a % of change. Finally, there would be a Narrative column to report plus/minus change by exception for each line item. The value of this format is that every person involved will be held accountable for how the money is being spent, what is needed, where we did not meet our goal, and an opportunity to correct in a timely manner. Another value of this format is that everyone has the same information in real time. Thank you all, again, for a great meeting. 02:13:46 Jan i Pajunen: There should be clear KPI's in place before we allocate funds, just like any other public project. We need metrics to evaluate how programs are doing. 02:13:57 Virginia Rodriguez: Thank you council member Acosta 02:14:01 Elissa Seidenglanz: Please consider compassionate options that help homeless folks the ability to get out of subsidized housing and live safe productive lives. Please also consider inputs from surrounding communities in terms of safety as you make your decisions. 02:14:14 Mark B: If they wanted to feel safe, they would get and stay off drugs. 02:14:15 Margaret, Tech: project website link = https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/police/programs/homeless-outreach-team 02:14:22 Lisa Potter: Thank you for this forum 02:14:42 Paul Marsteller: Need to listen to Matt, he's the brains on the council, the rest are all emotion or ambition. 02:14:45 John Nguyen-Cleary: thank you to the city for organizing these forums! 02:15:03 Margaret, Tech: Sign up.for Email updates = https://visitor.r20.constantcontad.com/manage/optin?v=001ulM2HFQzzSY0EwH6q8G0c5GZIg wwYhaoXj1VW5DnGtkZswmhu9C6t4Rzk38LUEal5FuhPvx754yych-09oh836uSDA91Mm167ez1fA DxMMx1(%3D 02:15:04 Danielle McAbee: We need drug testing. This is a major problem with the homeless now. 02:15:11 Jeff Toth: @paul Can you suggest a place to organize? 02:15:13 Kelly McCormick: Thank you for organizing this series of forums. 02:15:31 Holly Hamel: Yes, lets organize please 02:15:37 Tracy Carmichael: thank you to CPD and Staff for your work in keep our community safe. 02:15:52 Gary Nessim: Homeless Action committee advice is move now to provide more shelter rooms permanently so that we can meet our 5 year goal and not be dealing with this without the resources we need. Police best resource would be places in Carlsbad to take homeless. They are not permitted to remove people from public places without a place to take them. We know we have a lont term need for 200 plus rooms. 02:16:02 Paul Marsteller: Next Door- group Accountability for Carlsbad Politicians 51 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 63 of 256 Appendix B Homeless Response Online Survey Results May 27 -June 13, 2021 (City of Carlsbad June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 64 of 256 Percentage Number of ressondents District 5 1% 170 40% 96 23% 89 21% 73 14% District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Not from Carlsbad Introduction With issues related to homelessness gaining increased attention, the city held four virtual town hall meeting in each City Council district to gather input from the public about a broad range of initiatives designed to address the City Council's goal to reduce homelessness. To provide those unable to attend the town hall meetings an opportunity to provide input, city staff also created an online survey that was available May 27 — June 13, 2021. Questions in the online survey were similar to those discussed at the town hall meetings. About the findings The input gathered through this process is considered qualitative. It describes a range of perspectives that exist in the community, but responses cannot be generalized to the entire population with a known margin of error. The data below represent all participants and all formats (meetings and online survey), including some duplication, if a participant attended multiple meetings or took the survey and participated in the meetings. Participation A total of 427 people took the online survey. Results The results presented on the following pages are organized into the following sections: •District comparison of where participants get information on homelessness •District comparison of participants personal experience with homelessness •District comparison of how participants would be willing to get involved •Summary of all responses citywide June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 65 of 256 Other (picas* 1111111 Other (pleas; sPecifY) specify) Sources of information How do you get most of your information related to homelessness? Local neva Social media Flostdoor Local rows Sotiot media Nextdoor Community 11111 poops Community groups 11111 City sources (nrobalto,.. , City soon.), Word of mouth Word of mouth (fdends„.. (friends,. 0 t harlosr; o Othur4,. 4 0% 10% ::(3% 30% 40% 00% GO% 70% 130% 93% 100% 0% le% 20% 30% 40% Boss em 70% am 90% 100% District 1 District 2 Losel news Soul media Nextdoor Local news Social media Nextdoor Community IIII Scoops COrnMOnity groups City sources (website,... city sowces Word of mouth Word oF mon!, (friends.— (Wends,... 0% 1010 20% 30% 40% 30% SO% 70% 80% 90% 100% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 30% 604'a 70% 00% 90% 100% District 3 District 4 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 66 of 256 Yes No Personal experience with homelessness Have you or someone you know personally, ever experienced homelessness? Von No ra prefer not ra prefer not to answer to answer 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 00% ! 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 60% 30% 100% District 1 District 2 rd prefer not ve prefer rot to 1,1WCY to OASWOr 0% 10% 72% 30% 40% 50% 00% 70% 80% OM 100% 0.%. 1007 3007 30% 404,5 00% 80% 73% SO% 904 100% District 3 District 4 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 67 of 256 Voluntior For thc Annumt... A.:961.ml! v.:Jo mestin... Help oo,ect misinFormaci... VO.,,t:Cr 'Or the r,rond norod gro,p root ...corrupt How to involve Which of the following ways would you be witting to get involved in the issue of homelessness (check all that apply)? 045 705l 2C55 SC% 40% SCA 60% 70% 00% 90% 100% l05: 2145 30% .4C44 SO% 6314 7045 0045 520, 100% District 1 District 2 Voltozaor for 9.Am:out_ VP:unroor For fre Attend smail group mootic... Help CCrrECL Attend small Help correct C45 10% 20% 3044 40% 50% 03% 7011 6041 93:4 10115 3% 10% 2044 30% 40% SO% 00% 70% 00% 90% 100% District 3 District 4 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 68 of 256 Summary of all responses June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 69 of 256 Homeless Response Survey Q1 What district of Carlsbad do you reside in or have a business in? (If you're not sure, click here) Answered: 425 Skipped: 2 District District 2 District 3 District 4 I do not havei: a residence . 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% ANSWER CHOICES 90% 100% RESPONSES District 1 40.00% 170 District 2 22.59% 96 District 3 20.94% 89 District 4 15.29% 65 I do not have a residence or business in Carlsbad 1.18% 5 TOTAL 425 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 70 of 256 1 / 84 ANSWER CHOICES Local news Social media Nextdoor Community groups City sources (website, newsletters, City Council meetings, etc.) Word of mouth (friends, family, etc.) Other (please specify) Total Respondents: 422 51.18% 216 20.62% 87 46.92% 198 10.66% 45 47.63% 201 31.75% 134 27.96% 118 RESPONSES Homeless Response Survey Q2 How do you get most of your information related to homelessness? Answered: 422 Skipped: 5 Local news; Social media Nextdoor Community groups I, City sources: Word of mouth (friends,..1 • Other (pleas specify 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Townhalls 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 2 Through my church and active citizen of Carlsbad. I am in the community in north Carlsbad walking and frequenting the local businesses. 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 3 I see it with my own eyes 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 4 Combination of the above 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 5 Observing local scenery 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6 First hand 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 7 Seeing issues myself 6/12/2021 8:52 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 71 of 256 2 /84 Homeless Response Survey 8 Seeing the homeless on the streets, in tents near freeway entrances. 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 9 Walking and driving in the city is eye opening. So many people living in parks, parking lots and in the streets. 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 10 Union Tribune 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 11 I'm engaged in homelessness activities in Vista & Oceanside 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 12 Seeing it with my own eyes 6/12/2021 4:43 PM 13 Getting Out, Driving Around, and Seeing It All Around Us 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 14 From seeing it in person. 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 15 Work at Ralph's and see it firsthand. 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 16 Observing 6/12/2021 2:48 PM 17 Visual • 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 18 I don't feel I get a lot of info regarding the homeless situation. 6/12/2021 1:27 PM 19 Just by'walking around the Village or use train station. Everywhere. 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 20 working with Showers of Blessings 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 21 Experience homeless issues on a daily basis 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 22 I see for myself during walks and going to the beach 6/12/2021 6:25 AM 23 Observation 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 24 I also see it in my neighborhood 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 25 National news 6/11/2021 6:10 PM 26 Observation 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 27 Direct observation 6/10/2021 8:43 PM 28 Newspaper 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 29 I walk the area regularly! 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 30 They're everywhere 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 31 We see them and interact with them constantly in District 1 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 32 Walking around the parks and village 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 33 Face to face. It's right here happening in front of us live. 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 34 Observation. 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 35 My work 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 36 personal experience and encounters with them 6/10/2021 10:39 AM 37 Seeing them gathered in our parks. Seeing them gathered on city benches. Seeing them walking around drugged and shouting obscenities to passers-by. Scaring children. 6/9/2021 6:22 PM 38 my sister is homeless i recently found out 6/9/2021 6:05 PM 39 Physically living it down on Pine and Lincoln 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 40 National News, government agencies that publish information; Podcast that bring experts to discuss 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 41 Why is it never reported to the news??!! Person stabbed at library and we only hear about it on nextdoor 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 42 Work 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 43 Driving in Cbad 6/8/2021 7:54 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 72 of 256 3 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 44 Personal observation 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 45 through my work with folks who are unsheltered. 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 46 Talking to the homeless 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 47 senior ctr when it was open 6/7/2021 6:03 PM 48 interacting with the homeless 6/7/2021 5:58 PM 49 Observing homeless individuals on city streets, senior center, at the beach and in front of businesses 6/7/2021 8:49 AM 50 visually see the homeless 6/7/2021 8:43 AM 51 Walking downtown Carlsbad and the beaches and boardwalks. 6/6/2021 4:37 PM 52 Carlsbad Village Association 6/6/2021 3:43 PM 53 walking around in my district 6/5/2021 4:23 PM 54 visually seeing them in the community on the beach or near places with free restroom facilities 6/5/2021 3:34 PM (libraries, train stations, grocery stores, etc) 55 visiting town 6/5/2021 11:02 AM 56 VBS HOA/Residents 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 57 Seeing what is happening right in my community 6/5/2021 5:46 AM 58 Experience it 8n person on daily basis 6/4/2021 10:25 PM 59 Word of mouth 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 60 I see it daily when I run errands throughout the town 6/4/2021 3:51 PM 61 First hand observation 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 62 Newspaper 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 63 I see it when I drive into town 6/3/2021 10:40 AM 64 I see them and am around them and come in contact with thrm 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 65 I can see. I also interact with the homeless population. 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 66 Own eyes... .when I go to the Village. 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 67 My eyes everyday. 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 68 My workplace through homeless clients 6/1/2021 8:08 AM 69 Personal observation 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 70 I see increasing groups of homeless people at the train station and Parks. 6/1/2021 7:37 AM 71 Coast News 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 72 Worked with the homeless in Clinical Psych field, volunteering with homeless and impoverished communities 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 73 See it first hand. 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 74 Seeing it first hand 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 75 I see them as I go through the village. 5/31/2021 3:10 PM 76 I work in Carlsbad Village and encounter homeless regularly 5/31/2021 1:44 PM 77 Driving around 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 78 Experiencing a murder, several burglaries and a serious fire all from homeless in our neighborhood. 5/31/2021 1:05 PM 79 Walking around Carlsbad observing homeless everywhere 5/31/2021 12:25 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 73 of 256 4 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 80 Neighborhood Watch thru CPD 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 81 Wall Street Journal 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 82 Visual 5/31/2021 10:52 AM 83 Our own homeless issues where we live and information from CPD 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 84 digging deeper into stories and trying to fact check information through official resources such as, HHS.gov 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 85 Being active throughout carldbad 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 86 Walking around 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 87 Observation within the community. 5/31/2021 8:23 AM 88 Seeing it in person 5/31/2021 7:43 AM 89 I see them on the street corners 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 90 Observing first hand 5/3112021 7:03 AM 91 I walk early every morning along Garfield from the Army and Navy Academy and see homeless camping at Magee Park and on the porch of the structure. The street also has 5/31/2021 12:49 AM NUMEROUS vehicles that people are living in. The street smells like a toilet. 92 Walking or biking around my community,Carlsbad 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 93 hotels, crime reports, state news, regional news 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 94 I see it and deal with it all downtown!! 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 95 Observation and direct discussion with actual homeless human beings 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 96 Being involved in the community 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 97 what I observe in my community 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 98 Looking out my front door 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 99 I see it from my house and neighborhood every day 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 100 Seeing homeless everywhere now 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 101 Personal experience on a daily basis 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 102 Observation, conversation, and reading every pertinent thing I can find. 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 103 Personal Observation 5/28/2021 7:14 PM 104 See it myself 5/28/2021 6:15 PM 105 national media 5/28/2021 5:35 PM 106 First hand observation 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 107 I observe them all over the village. 5/28/2021 5:08 PM 108 Personal observation 5/28/2021 5:01 PM 109 walking in the community 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 110 I can see it with my own eyes 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 111 Personal experiences 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 112 I see it first hand. They're at parks doing drugs, shopping centers harassing people, etc. 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 113 The blight and crime that has increased in our town in the last year! 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 114 Daily interaction 5/27/2021 6:38 PM 115 seeing them around downtown and at local parks 5/27/2021 4:30 PM 116 Seeing it live as walk and drive in the village 5/27/2021 3:00 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 74 of 256 5 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 117 First hand in community 5/27/2021 2:32 PM 118 I see it on the streets of Carlsbad 5/27/2021 1:48 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 75 of 256 6 / 84 Homeless Response Survey Q3 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 413 Skipped: 14 RESPONSES 1 the number of homeless people in North County is expanding, and the solution is complex 2 There is an outreach team 3 Comparable to neighboring cities like Vista, San Marcos. 4 I have seen it in the Village in multiple occasions! I have read about dangerous situations on Nextdoor. 5 It's taking over 6 It has increased in the last year. 7 It is becoming a bigger problem. There are homeless people living in the parking lot by the goodwill donation center now, and my sister and I walked past a homeless man shooting up in the city parking lot in downy last weekend. 8 Its getting worse 9 It is increasing and seems to be contributing or amplifying other issues, to include security. 10 They are being given hotel vouchers. 11 We will never have a long term solution until we make homelessness more unpleasant for the homeless. Homeless should clean up trash to earn vouchers, meals, etc. The city should not pay to store anything other than clothes for the homeless. Vagrancy and loitering should be enforced. 12 There is a serious homeless problem and we need to solve it together urgently. 13 It clearly evident that the homeless population in Carlsbad has dramatically over the last two years. The majority of them appear to have mental and/or drug issues. 14 I see homeless individuals with their belongings in grocery carts in Carlsbad Village; it is clear that we do have unsheltered in need of help. 15 It's not getting better 16 They need to leave. If you leave a cancer untreated it grows. Zero tolerance. 17 Most of the residents here "care" but don't want to do anything about it and definitely don't want it on their backyard 18 There's a HOP program for the Carlsbad PD. There's approximately 100 homeless in Carlsbad 19 It is increasing 20 It is out of control and threatening our rights to live I. A safe environment. 21 Most are thieves up yo no good 22 It is growing. 23 As it increases, quality of residential life suffers. 24 It has increased significantly in the past few years. We lived here since 1998. 25 There are a lot more aggressive homeless people 26 It's getting worse and the village has a lot of homeless walking Carlsbad Village Dr every day. 27 Some people say they are fine living on the street when we offer help DATE 6/13/2021 11:16 PM 6/13/2021 11:14 PM 6/13/2021 9:51 PM 6/13/2021 8:58 PM 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 6/13/2021 4:55 PM 6/13/2021 2:56 PM 6/13/2021 2:41 PM 6/13/2021 1:37 PM 6/13/2021 11:01 AM 6/13/2021 10:44 AM 6/13/2021 10:28 AM 6/13/2021 10:19 AM 6/13/2021 10:13 AM 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 6/13/2021 5:45 AM 6/13/2021 1:57 AM 6/12/2021 10:07 PM 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 6/12/2021 7:04 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 76 of 256 7 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 28 It's really not as bad as a lot of people make it seem. Temecula, Palm Springs, LA and San Francisco are all worse. 29 It needs to be addressed. 30 It is increasing and living here means living in fear from those that have serious mental health and or addiction needs that are not being addressed. Crime is uncontrolled. Those that choose to be homeless cannot be helped by being given a hotel room. Many want to continue living in our city without being required to adhere to sanitation, camping and laws against public intoxication like those that pay taxes to live here follow and are held accountable for. There are two sets of rules. 31 The longer someone is homeless the harder it is to emerge from homelessness. There always is the possibility that we or someone we live will become homeless. 32 We are implementing some great programs such as vouchers and offering a social worker to work with the homeless. 33 The homeless population has been growing and has become a big problem in certain areas of the city, resulting in unsafe and unclean public areas, as well as playing a factor in more serious crimes. 34 Magee Park has a homeless population. 35 Too many homeless, too much garbage left behind, too much related crime - drugs, stealing, aggressive panhandling, etc. 36 It has increased substantially 37 It is impacting enjoyment of local parks and the "old downtown" area for both residents and tourists. 38 That the numbers are growing. 39 It's not as bad as Oceanside 40 It's taking over 41 Doesn't seem to be a problem in district 4. 42 It has become much more prevalent. 43 The Problem Needs to Be Addressed and Resolved by All Governmental Entities Collectively. 44 We are creating a larger problem by offering things that attract more homeless people. 45 They come here because of the temperate weather and the lax enforcement of dispersing them from areas where residents congregate. 46 It is increasing 47 The city must actively attempt to help the homeless population - housing plus social services support. We are a city with the resources to do so. 48 A proven workable method like Solutions for Change can impact and solve homelessness in our city 49 It sucks and you guys need to deal with it and run them out. SO It is a problem. 51 That homelessness is on the rise. And that homelessness is not understood by most of the population. 52 We don't have enough resources to help the homeless. 53 Danger and threats to our safe and quiet life - due to mentally ill people who should he institutionalized; drug users; smokers; sleeping on public benches; encampments to name a few. 54 I observe the issue more in the village and near Holiday park. There have been some high profile crimes involving homeless individuals in Carlsbad recently that increased public June 28, 2021 Item #3 8 1 84 6/12/2021 6:25 PM 6/12/2021 6:19 PM 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 6/12/2021 5:49 PM 6/12/2021 5:26 PM 6/12/2021 5:25 PM 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 6/12/2021 5:00 PM 6/12/2021 4:55 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 6/12/2021 4:43 PM 6/12/2021 4:35 PM 6/12/2021 4:22 PM 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 6/12/2021 2:48 PM 6/12/2021 2:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:35 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:27 PM 6/12/2021 1:00 PM 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 6/12/2021 12:33 PM Page 77 of 256 Homeless Response Survey concern for safety. 55 They are increasing 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 56 The ones I run into have mental issues or are on drugs. 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 57 many homeless people have many other problems 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 58 It is increasing 6/12/2021 11:10 AM 59 It seems to have increased. 6/12/2021 11:07 AM 60 it has increased and become more aggressive 6/12/2021 9:46 AM 61 Homelessness. is a big problem. 6/12/2021 9:09 AM 62 Mentally ill should be hospitalized 6/12/2021 8:54 AM 63 More & more people adding to problems 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 64 Definitely increasing 6/12/2021 8:40 AM 65 The homeless situation is increasing, especially around the beaches, park and downtown 6/12/2021 8:31 AM Carlsbad 66 Serious intractable problem that will always be with us. 6/12/2021 6:48 AM 67 It has gone beyond what is tolerable. I know if a man and his family need help, they can get it. 6/12/2021 6:25 AM I know if a woman and her children need help, they can get it. I know if a individual needs help, he/she can get it. What I see are people who choose to live on the streets and do not/will not follow any rules. Those people should be stopped, processed and offered help. If they refuse it time for them to move along. Get them out of town!! 68 Police has a unit to address it 6/12/2021 5:48 AM 69 It is a serious problem that needs attention 6/12/2021 5:14 AM 70 Our community can do more to provide services and support. 6/12/2021 12:11 AM 71 I've noticed more homeless people at parks lately, which makes me reluctant to visit playgrounds with my kids. 6/11/2021 10:42 PM 72 It has gotten much worse. 6/11/2021 9:48 PM 73 The church by the railroad tracks in the village draws homeless people in by providing food. It has become a congregation area as a result. I have had numerous negative encounters passing through there. If mental health and security services are not available, no other service should be allowed. Public safety should be first. 6/11/2021 8:48 PM 74 It's growing 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 75 Carlsbad is a very desirable and nice place to live. 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 76 It's out of control! The theft, break-ins, assaults, public nuisance and trashed areas have made our parks, public areas and open spaces practically unusable (and unsafe). 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 77 It getting worse then I have seen in 40 years 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 78 The population is growing and hurting our community, especially around the coastal tourist spots. 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 79 it appears that homeless people need a place to live, instead of sleeping on the sidewalk, or in the door ways of businesses that close for the evening or sleeping in their cars at Holiday Park and using the public bathrooms as their own personal bathrooms. 6/11/2021 8:04 PM 80 That it's increasing 6/11/2021 8:01 PM 81 As discouraging as it sounds, there will always be homeless in Carlsbad. The current laws in place, although intended to do good, sometimes hinder the ability to provide full assistance to the homeless that need help the most. 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 82 The City voted in a motel voucher program without the people of Carlsbad being involved in the process. They are not for it. 6/11/2021 7:48 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 9 / 84 Page 78 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 83 That there are people who need our help. 6/11/2021 7:24 PM 84 There are too many homeless people that are mentally ill and it makes me feel very unsafe. 6/11/2021 7:15 PM 85 Impacting all of us but most of all families w children. We don't know, as citizens, how to help. 6/11/2021 7:03 PM 86 Some choose the lifestyle. 6/11/2021 6:57 PM 87 Not an extreme problem 6/11/2021 6:10 PM 88 It is a tough problem to solve. 6/11/2021 6:07 PM 89 It's visibly increasing and there can be no enforcement of vagrancy or illegal camping because there are no laws or municipal codes against vagrancy, overnight camping drug possession etc. HOT can offer services but if refused the person is left to their own devices. I know for sure that the city leadership is underestimating how disenfranchised citizens have become with the approach being taken. Folks are starting to blame leadership for increase in homelessness and crime. They do not think that safety concerns are being addressed. 6/11/2021 4:47 PM 90 It's getting worse and possibly more dangerous; there are heavy concentrations/encampments now at Magee Park, directly across the street from my residence. 6/11/2021 3:02 PM 91 It is dramatically increasing as well as an increase in the obviously mentally disturbed, violent people. 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 92 It's a growing problem and the majority of the homeless people I come across in the area are on drugs and/or mentally ill. 6/11/2021 12:50 PM 93 The problem is getting worse 6/11/2021 8:58 AM 94 They break the law and steal packages and litter plus create and unsafe environment in addition to a health risk by publicly urinated and defecatingnin public. I have personally been attacked at the gas station by homeless. 6/11/2021 8:22 AM 95 That it is increasing and very evident in the Village 6/11/2021 8:14 AM 96 It is getting worse and negatively impacting our use of the Village 6/11/2021 7:56 AM 97 The issue is getting worse. 6/11/2021 6:45 AM 98 It has increased 6/11/2021 5:50 AM 99 I want to reduce homeless in my home town. I do not want to see people sleeping at the beach, or on grass, or begging in the Village. 6/11/2021 4:51 AM 100 Homelessness is visibly on the rise 6/10/2021 11:44 PM 101 It has increased 6/10/2021 10:32 PM 102 That the homeless need help 6/10/2021 10:25 PM 103 There are many different root causes 6/10/2021 9:29 PM 104 It's gotten worse since 2020 6/10/2021 9:27 PM 105 It has increased significantly lately. 6/10/2021 9:11 PM 106 I The homeless have increased tremendously the last 5 years 6/10/2021 9:10 PM 107 That the city treats houseless people fucking horribly 6/10/2021 9:08 PM 108 It is out of control. 6/10/2021 8:55 PM 109 It feels like the number of homeless has increased recently 6/10/2021 8:43 PM 110 The problem has grown in the last several months. 6/10/2021 8:34 PM 111 It's getting worse. 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 112 It needs to be controlled. 6/10/2021 7:18 PM 113 It has gotten worse! 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 114 It has become markedly worse. When we moved here 21 years ago we could keep our 6/10/2021 7:00 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 79 of 256 10 / 84 Homeless Response Survey windows open. Now my kids are afraid to be home alone, with the doors locked & our 75Ib dog. Horrible. My son called me at work to let me know a homeless guy jumped over our brick wall & was in our backyard. After he called the police, of course. 115 It is increasing. 116 It's on the rise! 117 It is getting worse. 118 I have worked with Fill a belly in Carlsbad in the past which feeds the homeless weekly. 119 It has increased 120 Homelessness is affecting more and more people and businesses/getting worse. 121 The city is failing unsheltered people. 122 I do not want the homeless sleeping, camping along our beautiful beach areas. 123 It's getting worse 124 It has increased over the past few years and the homeless population has become more aggressive in panhandling and disruptive and illegal behavior 125 Not all homeless live on the streets many are living out of vehicles 126 One thing we know for sure is that what is being done is incorrect. It is not fixing the problem, it is providing the wrong solution in the wronga.rea and ruining the Carlsbad Village. 127 That they're not homeless; they're vagrants. Providing them with homes will not change that. 128 its ruining our neighborhood 129 It has been politicized for the benefit of Democrats 130 Increasing 131 Homelessness is not nearly as bad in Carlsbad as it is in other parts of Southern California 132 There has been a huge increase. Their behavior around parks is disturbing and not something our children need to experience. 133 I know firsthand. I have lived in the same neighborhood for 17 years. I live across from the Motel 6 on Avenida Encinas and can attest to the drastic increase in homelessness and increasing crime. Just yesterday a drugged-out homeless man came into our gated community and yelled and scared my son and his friends. The police were called. 134 Something needs to be done. 135 It is a growing issue that can be addressed with ways to help those with mental illness, drug addiction and lack of ability to gain employment. 136 Getting worse with bad solutions. 137 Numbers are growing and housing needs to be available now. 138 It is not as bad as other areas within San Diego 139 I have seen a few obviously homeless people in Carlsbad. Not many. 140 it is increasing and it is not somethign that as taxpayers we shoudl fund in a signifcant way to help the homeless stay in Carlsbad 141 There is more of it - but it is not as bad as over in Vista. 142 Numbers have increased. 143 We have a proactive approach, reaching out officially to the homeless 144 There are many panhandlers on street corners. 145 It is more prevalent than before in our city. 6/10/2021 6:57 PM 6/10/2021 6:47 PM 6/10/2021 6:42 PM 6/10/2021 6:40 PM 6/10/2021 6:39 PM 6/10/2021 6:36 PM 6/10/2021 6:17 PM 6/10/2021 4:19 PM 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 6/10/2021 12:27 PM 6/10/2021 12:10 PM 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 6/10/2021 10:43 AM 6/10/2021 10:39 AM 6/10/2021 10:31 AM 6/10/2021 9:27 AM 6/10/2021 8:52 AM 6/10/2021 8:51 AM 6/10/2021 7:46 AM 6/10/2021 7:33 AM 6/10/2021 7:30 AM 6/10/2021 6:06 AM 6/10/2021 2:02 AM 6/10/2021 12:52 AM 6/9/2021 10:51 PM 6/9/2021 10:47 PM 6/9/2021 9:44 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 80 of 256 11 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 146 There more of it 6/9/2021 8:32 PM 147 I know that at least two fires have occurred within city limits (Park aye; George place in Calavera preserve) due to transients. Both of which were not catastrophic but it could have been much worse. Given fire danger / fuel in the Preserve in our City Council's inability to manage the transients with more force, I predict that we will have a catastrophic fire event this year. 148 It has increased and become more visible. 149 It's increased dramatically in the past 3+ years. In addition, the aggressive behavior has also increased. I live in between Bristol Cove and Kelly Elementary - we've had homeless people recently arrested for murder and starting a big fire, both of which are unacceptable. 150 I moved here 2 years ago to what always WAS a beautiful city. I am very disheartened by what it is NOW. Homelessness is a real problem here and you all are actually making it DESIRABLE to be homeless and come to Carlsbad where you can be given everything for free. I am afraid to go the parks with my grandchildren. I am afraid to go to the public restrooms in the parks. I am afraid to walk around certain areas by myself or even with a friend. Move them to a different part of the country with a cheaper cost-of-living. 151 I know for sure it's getting worse every day. I also see that the number of homeless people with obvious mental problems (talking or arguing with themself, face painting, stumbling in the middle of the street) has increased. It used to be mostly harmless loner types, now most that I see look dangerous. 152 It is a difficult problem to easily and readily solve. 153 It is increasing and taking over in the Village area. We bought our condo in the Village to retire. I don't feel comfortable out at night anymore. Homeless sleeping on the grass area by our condo- not what I want to live with. Wish I stayed in my house in Carlsbad. 154 It is getting worse 155 It has increased, especially more mentally ill men. 156 Its getting worse 157 It is a government failure. Vagrants should not be allowed to camp on public streets. 158 Nothing is "for sure." However, I do think the Carlsbad program of housing first and vouchers is flawed. What is the end game? 159 It is increasing, it is troublesome, and it has the potential to forever alter the look and feel of our community if allowed to continue unaddressed. 160 It has gotten bad. And scary. I do NOT feel safe in the village area anymore. The homeless have taken over our once beautiful town. Dirty and dangerous. You're going to lose tourist money. Business will lose money. 161 It is increasing. 162 It is increasing. 163 It's increasing. The hotels near our community are unable to evict them from rooms. The same Motor homes are allowed to stay for endless amounts of time near our neighborhoods where we pay mortgages and rent. Drugs are often an issue with the homeless community. Crime has increased as homeless population in Our communities have increased. If this issue isn't addressed by our local government, there's no way they'll be able to keep their seats as our community will vote them out. 6/9/2021 7:50 PM 6/9/2021 7:07 PM 6/9/2021 6:27 PM 6/9/2021 6:22 PM 6/9/2021 5:57 PM 6/9/2021 5:49 PM 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 6/9/2021 5:44 PM 6/9/2021 5:23 PM 6/9/2021 5:19 PM 6/9/2021 5:17 PM 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:58 PM 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:42 PM 6/9/2021 4:37 PM 6/9/2021 4:33 PM 6/9/2021 4:24 PM 164 There are growing numbers of homeless people - people sleeping in front of city buildings, in parks, camping in tents along the freeways, etc. 165 there is a recent and temporary surge in homelessness owing to the pandemic, many newly homeless people would rather be assisted into affordable housing than be homeless. 166 It is a growing problem and cant be solved by throwing money at it. Solving it requires reinstating jail times, massive increases in mental health services and drug treatment programs, and a vast increase in affordable housing. Carlsbad cant solve it alone or we will just attract more homeless. June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 81 of 256 12 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 167 It is visibly growing. 168 It is a difficult problem with no easy solutions. 169 Too many homeless in Carlsbad 170 It is out of control and is negatively affecting residents and visitors alike. Some are legitimate, some mentally ill...but many are drug addicted and criminal 171 Seems to be increasing 172 Housing is ends homelessness 173 They congregate in different areas such as the beach, village and the ECR Vons. .174 It has been increasing over the last year. 175 Allowing more units to be built on a property won't make them affordable 176 The better we make it for them the more that will take advantage of it. 177 Increasing 178 It is a horrible problem, the homeless are taking over the parks, the beach, our neighborhoods. They are bringing crime to Carlsbad and they are causing law abiding citizens to be afraid. 179 there are more people on the street 180 There has been an increasing number of homeless persons around the village and barrio area over e last 12 months. There has been very little enforcement and I have seen many individuals urinating in parking lots and along Carlsbad Village Drive with no recourse. 181 It's out of control!! 182 It is out of control. How do we prevent homeless outsiders from moving here and using our services. 183 It's a problem. 184 Lots of crime added in last 12 months 185 The number of homeless people have increased significantly in the past few months. This is probably due to Oceanside clearing out the homeless camp. 186 Holly Nelson is doing a great job managing resources for our homeless community. Community is not aware of the facts of our Carlsbad homeless community. 187 It is getting worse and is ruining our city 188 It is impacting our ability to enjoy our public spaces 189 Carlsbad's approach to decreasing the number of folks without shelter has been inadequate and ineffective. 190 It seems to be increasing 191 Homelessness is a growing cancerous problem that's not being addressed successfully. Crime (drugs/theft) are associated with homelessness. 192 That there are groups of people who have chosen this as a lifestyle and do not wish to get help, get a job, and find a way out. They are often the ones with mental illness or drug issues and I feel they are the majority of the homeless in the Village. 193 i believe that it has many, diverse causes and Is common to every community. 194 We need change. 195 It is not a small problem. It is a REALLY BIG problem. In solving this problem we should be REALLY CAREFUL not to create another. 6/9/2021 4:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:10 PM 6/9/2021 4:04 PM 6/9/2021 9:56 AM 6/9/2021 6:54 AM 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 6/8/2021 11:00 PM 6/8/2021 10:06 PM 6/8/2021 8:00 PM 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 6/8/2021 6:13 PM 6/8/2021 3:53 PM 6/8/2021 3:27 PM 6/8/2021 2:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 6/8/2021 2:20 PM 6/8/2021 1:22 PM 6/8/2021 12:04 PM 6/8/2021 11:43 AM 6/8/2021 11:21 AM 6/8/2021 11:17 AM 6/8/2021 11:15 AM 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 6/8/2021 8:43 AM 6/8/2021 6:54 AM 6/7/2021 10:04 PM 6/7/2021 9:37 PM 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:24 PM 196 It will get worse 6/7/2021 7:33 PM 197 Frightening 6/7/2021 6:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 13 / 84 Page 82 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 198 A large majority of homeless people that I've encountered in Carlsbad don't want to be homeless 199 It will ruin the city and the quality of life for taxpaying residents. 200 More visible. Little law enforcement can do. 201 Homeless people seem to stay in one general location. 202 There continues to be more and more homeless individuals in Carlsbad in spite of the city's efforts. The current state laws have hampered efforts to address treatment of mental illness and drug abuse of the homeless, which in turn has made Carlsbad an unsafe place to live. 203 It has increased in the last year or so. 204 It seems to be getting worse. 205 It's getting worse every single day 206 It's a problem 207 It is sad, out of control, unsightly, and detrimental to the tourist industry and city economy. For sure, I know there is plenty of vacant commercial space available for housing. 208 I know it is a real and tricky problem. We have had homeless people sleeping in the doorway of my husband's Village office ... and it made us feel sad and like we weren't kind people when we had to take steps to remove them ... but it wasn't a sanitary situation, and was uncomfortable and didn't feel safe for those using that entrance. 209 It is primarily a manifestation of mental illness, substance abuse, and legislative decisions to reduce criminal penalties for lower level drug and theft offenses. 210 I don't want to see them take over our public or private spaces. They cannot be allowed to drive away residents and tourists. 211 It is a shame that there is such anger and hate directed towards folks who are experiencing hard times, whether due to financial issues or mental health issues. 212 Its more out in the open as I see people living In RV's and cars along Avenida Encinas, and lots of homeless people walking along the roadways who are most likely living in canyons. 213 I know that Nextdoor is social media and that if someone makes a comment, I need to verify it is factual. I have seen some people walking around shopping centers and the beach area that appear to be homeless but I don't know for sure that they are. 214 I really know nothing for sure. I have noticed an increase in the number of homeless people I see when I walk through the village since I moved here 5 years ago. 215 They are not a single entity. Some can be helped by providing temporary housing and financial assistance. Others require mental and medical help in tandem with a safe place to live before any offers of housing or dollars will do any good at fixing root cause issues. Once drugs are involved, people will continue to choose homelessness over helping themselves to a stable life. 6/7/2021 5:58 PM 6/7/2021 5:50 PM 6/7/2021 3:59 PM 6/7/2021 9:40 AM 6/7/2021 8:49 AM 6/7/2021 8:43 AM 6/7/2021 8:29 AM 6/6/2021 10:33 PM 6/6/2021 4:46 PM 6/6/2021 4:37 PM 6/6/2021 3:43 PM 6/6/2021 1:10 PM 6/6/2021 12:40 PM 6/5/2021 9:16 PM 6/5/2021 5:58 PM 6/5/2021 4:54 PM 6/5/2021 4:23 PM 6/5/2021 3:34 PM 6/5/2021 12:26 PM 6/5/2021 11:49 AM 6/5/2021 11:22 AM 6/5/2021 11:10 AM 6/5/2021 11:02 AM 6/5/2021 10:43 AM 6/5/2021 10:05 AM 216 difficult to manage, decrease impact on the community 217 It equals more crime...Getting worse 218 It is sad for both sides. The homeless and our residents. Its unsanitary. Urine, blood, feces on sidewalks and parks. Getting unsafe as some are unstable mentally 219 It's not just a local problem, it's a nationwide problem. 220 it has increased over the past 20 years 221 I have seen more homeless people in Carlsbad over the last few years. 222 It seems to be getting worse. A lot around church near the railroad tracks. Also trash from their encampments 223 It has significantly increased lately. 6/5/2021 8:38 AM June 28, 2021 _Item #3 Page 83 of 256 14 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 224 There is not enough affordable housing, nor enough shelters and "safe parking" areas. 225 We will not cure; only manage, and that can't be done without effective enforcement and deterrence. 226 The number of people living on the streets, in their cars, or RV's has escalated tremendously in the last year. And the situation at the Motel 6 on Avenida Encinas is disrupting our communities and making me feel unsafe and certainly feeling very unsafe for my children. The crimes have been considered "petty" thus far but where and when will it stop. I'de rather not find out and solve the problem before it gets bigger. 227 Has increased dramatically in recent years 228 Most of the homeless do not.want to change and they are only looking to get by day by day. This hurts the homeless that do not want to be there and are looking for help (these are the homeless that you don't come in contact with). The ones you see each day are the ones creating havoc to everyone. Each of them became homeless for different reasons and until you separate them and get them one on one in their settings, you will never know the cause for them or be able to help them get out of homelessness. Alcohol and drugs submerge the pain from the past each of them have encountered. The government and people giving handouts are the worst way to help and only creates the idea to them that they are owed it. Mental hospitals or camp settings created by non profits that deal with homelessness is best. I know alot of . people that became homeless and have been able to turn back to be an asset to society. I know others that will never do anything other than being homeless because they learned how to survive in this environment and know how to get money from government and people (handouts). If there was a program that would counsel each person individually and find out the root cause and their past and current goals and place them in housing and pair them up with someone that has the same desires out of life ( could be a ex-homelss person) or someone that truly wants to make a difference. ( I would call it a homebound buddy) there are people reaching out to help, so why not tell those interested in helping to stop giving money and give their time being a homebound buddy to a homeless person. A clean and sober homeless person that has a desire to work can get out of homelessness if they have the right tools to use to get there. 229 Increased number of homeless who are clearly experiencing drug and mental health problems. 230 The numbers have increased significantly over the past several years. 231 It is a chronic issue and our local parks continue to be the hang out and overnight spot for our chronic homeless people. 232 That people on the street seem to me to be fragmented. I think They need a central resource center to where they can get needs met. They know where to get food, showers! Some of necessities. But after that, they roam around, hang out, just trying to make sense of their day. Some can have a full meaning to their day. Others wander! They still seem to be a group apart from others. 233 We have the problem too 234 "If you build it, they will come" and the more free programs created, the larger the issue will become. With our weather and support, they feel encouraged to come here. I read of one woman who came from New York because of what we offer. Where did she get the funds to do that? 235 It's getting worse. Every day I notice more homeless setting up camps in our open spaces or parking their RVs on our streets. Carlsbad Oceanside border is rampant. 236 It's a state/nationwide problem not unique to our city. 237 The homeless with substance abuse problems are the real issue. Its a growing population. 238 It has increased drastically in the last two years. 239 I lived in Marina. Del Rey before moving to Carlsbad. Homeless issue in LA is why I moved to Carlsbad...not as bad situation here. 240 I do not see a lot of it in my daily life here. 241 There are too many homeless people in the village and they are becoming a detriment and danger to the city. 6/5/2021 8:33 AM 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 6/5/2021 5:46 AM 6/5/2021 4:02 AM 6/4/2021 10:25 PM 6/4/2021 8:09 PM 6/4/2021 7:53 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:33 PM 6/4/2021 7:30 PM 6/4/2021 3:51 PM 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 6/4/2021 12:33 PM 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 6/4/2021 11:16 AM 6/3/2021 10:03 PM 6/3/2021 7:51 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 84 of 256 15 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 242 It is on the rise. 6/3/2021 12:42 PM 243 It exists. 6/3/2021 11:50 AM 244 There are more homeless people in Carlsbad than ten years ago. 6/3/2021 10:40 AM 245 I know for certain that there are lots of Campers on Avenida Encinas and that does not make me feel safe with my kids utilizing that rode to travel on. 6/3/2021 10:00 AM 246 It is growing! 6/3/2021 9:05 AM 247 Homelessness and the housing shortage are separate problems. 6/3/2021 2:27 AM 248 It's UNNECESSARILY getting worse. 6/2/2021 11:14 PM 249 It's a HUGE problem only getting worse 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 250 That they are being offered help by city staff. 6/2/2021 8:34 PM 251 It's getting worse 6/2/2021 4:48 PM 252 Levels are increasing. 6/2/2021 4:44 PM 253 Homeless issues are handled by the police with a special HOT team 6/2/2021 4:15 PM 254 They can be dangerous. 6/2/2021 12:44 PM 255 There is no benefit to homelessness to the community or the individual, and we should minimize it to the greatest extent possible. 6/2/2021 12:23 PM 256 I know that Carlsbad is not alone with its homeless problem. Homelessness has increased in every community in California. 6/2/2021 11:39 AM 257 The city is caving to their demands. 6/2/2021 9:40 AM 258 The City Manager and Council does not encourage and support the Police Department and 6/2/2021 9:09 AM Code Enforcement to fully enforce the City Municipal Code and State law in regards to illegal behavior displayed by transients and the homeless. 259 The problem is getting worse and residents are afraid to use public spaces being taken over by the homeless 6/2/2021 9:00 AM 260 I tend to see many of the same homeless folks for many years. 6/1/2021 10:28 PM 261 The City has no plans for a permanent solution. This motel vouchers program is a waste of money. 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 262 It is out of control. My parents have been here for 25 years, we have been here for 10. In the past 2-3, the problem has grown so much that it feels like a completely different place. 6/1/2021 5:07 PM 263 The Police, the Homeless Outreach team and the city are trying to find solutions to very difficult problems. 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 264 It is a growing problem that Carlsbad did not have when I moved here and will eventually impact our tourist business negatively. It is also destroying the quality of life for law abiding taxpayers who are now frightened to visit many places in Carlsbad that they used to enjoy. 6/1/2021 2:46 PM 265 It is unfortunately mainly intractable, and a manifestation of broad social unwellness. . 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 266 It's got to stop. 6/1/2021 1:38 PM 267 It is ruining the image of our city. The problem makes the city to appear unsafe, especially at night. 6/1/2021 12:30 PM 268 It is growing exponentially and city officials are not considering the safety of residents as well as homeless. 6/1/2021 12:19 PM 269 The number seems to be increasing and there is a bit of community within the homeless population. 6/1/2021 8:54 AM 270 It is a problem 6/1/2021 8:50 AM 271 It is out of control and very dangerous for residents. 6/1/2021 8:12 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 85 of 256 16/84 Homeless Response Survey 272 Unsheltered individuals are forced out of the area 273 Out of control, a serious threat to law abiding citizens, a biohazard and a serious negative impact on quality of life. 274 It is increasing. I feel unsafe 275 They are taking over Magee park and other areas. 276 It is increasing and seems to be located in the train station area and surrounding business district 277 It has grown considerably in the last 1 1/2 years due to laxity of city's policies and enforcement. Current policies amount to what is a "magnet program" for attracting new homeless to the city. Advent Church feedings concentrate "bums" in Village. I distinguish between bums and homeless families—two very different demographics. Homeless families account for less than one percent of the city's population. 278 Homelessness has increased in Carlsbad in the past year, arid the level of severely mentally ill has increased dramatically in the homeless population I have observed around Carlsbad. 279 They seem to like a small park near the restaurant, gas station and hotel called West. And they seem to like a small park across from Cyote bar in the village. 280 Carlsbad is making it too comfortable for druggies and criminal homeless to be in our city. 281 It is a complex issue that needs to be solved immediately. I've seen Los Angeles and the city has become overrun by folks living on the streets. 282 It will continue to get worse. 283 They don't want work- they like their freedom on the streets by 284 It seems to be getting worse. 285 It is noticeable to me in last year. 286 It exists and it's growing 287 That we have a serious problem. We have experienced a murder of a resident by two homeless people on drugs along with several home invasion burglaries and a homeless woman starting a fire down on Park that threatened our neighborhood. We have also had several other incidents of people feeling threatened by encounters with the homeless. 288 I have been retired to Cbad almost 5 years. In all downtown parks,streets there have been full time homeless in the same place yr after yr, and scary cursing, ranting, freaking out mentally ill walking the streets. 5YEARS. I understand homeless, falling on hard times cases, but the folks I see are professional homeless 289 It has become a crtical issue because the situation has worsen each year. 290 It needs to end. By providing more services you will be encouraging more to come here. How is it working in L.A. and San Francisco? 291 mainly mental issues ( and not taking meds), and addiction issues. 292 It has increased lately 293 There is too much of it. I'm not convinced it should be called "homelessness". 294 It is out of control! 295 I am concerned that so many homeless people are choosing to live in Carlsbad beach area. 296 There is no one size fits all solution. 297 We're loosing public space, quality of life and safety to the worst of them that have taken a foothold. 298 It is increasing, we have personally seen tents up in the open space along El Fuerte. 299 it's not going in a good way June 28, 2021 Item #3 17 /84 6/1/2021 8:08 AM 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 6/1/2021 7:38 AM 6/1/2021 7:37 AM 6/1/2021 7:29 AM 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 5/31/2021 6:28 PM 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 5/31/2021 3:10 PM 5/31/2021 1:53 PM 5/31/2021 1:44 PM 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 5/3E2021 1:27 PM 5/31/2021 1:05 PM 5/31/2021 12:25 PM 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 5/31/2021 11:17 AM 5/31/2021 10:59 AM 5/31/2021 10:52 AM 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 5/31/2021 10:30 AM 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 5/31/2021 8:40 AM 5/31/2021 8:32 AM Page 86 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 300 There are many. 301 Homelessness has been creeping into our community. 302 They are spread all over. They need more mental health services. 303 The issue is out of control and destroying our city. I do not want to raise children in carlsbad anymore. It's no longer a family town, but rather a homeless filled city with rising drug abuse and crime as a result. 304 There is too much and it is taking over our city. There are many places (ie parks) that I no longer feel safe taking my kids to. It is going to eventually impact our tourism industry too if it is not gotten under control. 305 There are too many. I have lived here since 1988 and its way worse and not safe in certain areas. 306 It is getting more common and bringing in more petty crime. the Avenida Encinas Ralphs is especially over run with shoplifters. 307 It has gotten much worse than I have ever seen it! 308 It has increased substantially over the 20+ years I've lived in Carlsbad. Mental illness is a frequent factor for homeless individuals. 309 It is very bad. The criminal element that has multiplied breaking into homes, cars, stealing bicycles, is rampant and needs to be eliminated. 310 There are ALOT more homeless than there were when I first moved here 5 years ago 311 A number of the homeless commit crimes: theft, disregarding the laws of the parks and public areas and panhandling. 312 This is an insane problem and needs to be dealt with. People should not be permitted to camp in public parks. 313 The homeless is growing, people urinating in public, trash left where they spent the night, & panhandling on many corners. 314 in every area in which enforcement is taking place, Venice beach, echo park, national city, the numbers of homeless decrease. we need enforcement due to the increase in theft, drugs and violent crime, no illegal camping, no overnight RVs. stop using the pandemic as an excuse. the lack of enforcement here is causing the numbers to go up. 315 It is getting worse, and something must be done, for the sake of the homeless and for the city's residents. 316 It's growing 317 Increased population of homeless and aggressive behavior 318 It's increasing and moving into areas not acceptable such as parks, sidewalks, community recreation areas and etc. 319 We do not know what the actual homeless population count is. 320 There are way too many homeless living in the streets. I feel unsafe in the village. I do not feel safe to take my kids to carlsbad parks! 321 It is getting completely out of hand! The Village used to be a place I felt safe and it was very quaint. Now I avoid it and am no longer proud to call Carlsbad home. Carlsbad residents don't seem to be the priority when it comes to protection of people, property and keeping our city healthy and beautiful. Tourism will no doubt slow down, hurting local businesses as well. Do we have laws and rules or do we not? We need to figure out a way to send the homeless to rehab or to a mental facility, but they need to be off our streets! Hawaii has an adult foster program that could be looked at as well. 322 It has increased to an intolerant amount. 323 It has become terrible, unsafe and disturbing. Build it and they will come 324 It's out of control. I see new faces everyday. 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 5/31/2021 8:23 AM 5/31/2021 8:17 AM 5/31/2021 8:13 AM 5/31/2021 7:43 AM 5/31/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 7:20 AM 5/31/2021 7:17 AM 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 5/31/2021 7:04 AM 5/31/2021 7:03 AM 5/31/2021 12:49 AM 5/30/2021 11:57 PM 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 5/30/2021 10:45 PM 5/30/2021 9:02 PM 5/30/2021 8:57 PM 5/30/2021 8:46 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM 5/30/2021 7:11 PM 5/30/2021 6:43 PM 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 5/30/2021 6:32 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 87 of 256 18 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 325 it is not going away. 326 The current program/offering motel rooms do not address the constant overnight parkers in van located in Terramar. I hear some homeless are getting to be violent. 327 When I ask homeless people I meet how they found themselves in Carlsbad, a heck of a lot of them failed at rehab in Orange County. 328 Most done want help. 329 The City is giving excuse after excuse regarding why nothing can be done and then offers a year long homeless hotel voucher program. Oceanside didn't need a year long program and neither does Carksbaf. 330 We are spending an incredible amount /homeless person 331 Carlsbad has homeless outreach 332 It's increased in the last year 333 Recently, within a few miles of my home, I have seen so many more people that appear to be homeless. .334 They are humans, and deserving of our help. 335 Need to specially trained social workers and mental health professionals not policemen to interact 336 There are way to many homeless people in Carlsbad, especially those obviously with serious drug problems. I believe they coming to our area for all the free stuff! 337 There are homeless people in Carlsbad 338 The number of homeless people is rising every year. They are not Carlsbad residents. 339 I know for sure that homelessness is the number one quality of life problem in my life as a resident of Carlsbad. 340 It's having a negative affect on the quality of life of our residents and tourists 341 We want to do an we can to mitigate and diminish the presence 342 Not enough shelters/housing in Carlsbad 343 There is growing disrespect for residents, tourists and private property. I am afraid to go out of my house alone at night. I sometimes feel like a prisoner in my own home. 344 It's a problem and crime is raising in our neighborhood 345 "Build it and they will come." 346 Only that homeless people are in Carlsbad but not the extent it locations etc 347 IT'S GROWING AND IS A PROBLEM. CHANGING OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE WORSE 348 It is out of control. Frightening to walk around downtown and beach when emptier 349 The number of people on the streets 350 Its a growing problem that government doesn't seem to be able to be be able to handle 351 It has gotten worse in the last year 352 The number of obvious homeless on the main streets of Carlsbad in the business district and along the beach walkway and in the public parks has greatly increased from what it was even 5 years ago, never mind 20+ years ago when my children were little and could play safely in the parks. I am afraid our business district and public spaces will go the way of Santa Barbara if something is not done quickly, and once that happens I don't see how it can be reversed. 353 It's increasing and crime is way up in the Pointsettia area. And within Carlsbad. Car break in's, home robberies, stolen cars, trailers. 354 We're too lenient on allowing people to hang out/sleep/loiter on the streets. And also the June 28, 2021 Item #3 19 / 84 5/30/2021 6:30 PM 5/30/2021 6:11 PM 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 5/30/2021 5:59 PM 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 5/30/2021 4:59 PM 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 5/30/2021 8:48 AM 5/29/2021 5:48 PM 5/29/2021 5:38 PM 5/29/2021 3:56 PM 5/29/2021 1:57 PM 5/29/2021 1:47 PM 5/29/2021 1:29 PM 5/29/2021 1:25 PM 5/29/2021 12:21 PM 5/29/2021 11:55 AM 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 5/29/2021 9:44 AM 5/29/2021 8:30 AM 5/29/2021 8:14 AM 5/29/2021 8:13 AM 5/29/2021 7:30 AM 5/29/2021 7:29 AM 5/29/2021 6:19 AM 5/29/2021 6:10 AM 5/28/2021 9:58 PM 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 5/28/2021 9:28 PM Page 88 of 256 Homeless Response Survey homeless campers are increasing in number and aren't being forced to move. 355 It has increased 356 It is out of control and crime is rising 357 These people are not from Carlsbad and are coming to our city because they know they will receive services. 358 I don't want Carlsbad to become Santa Barbara 359 Rapidly increasing in scope and danger to residents, particularly families with children. 360 It is getting worse. I can't go for a walk anywhere in my town without encountering homeless people. The Village is just awful. We now keep a count on our daily walks. 8 is not an uncommon number. Many have been on our streets for years. 361 I feel less comfortable using parks, beach, businesses in Carlsbad now than I did when we moved here in 2013. It is more visible and less enforced. A Carlsbad resident has been murdered by a homeless couple living by the lagoon. I have had a homeless person charge at my car as I was pulling into the recycling center and I had to leave for my safety. There are disgusting RVs camped out at the beaches and streets leaving sewage. 362 The problem is growing but the causes are multifaceted and although the HOT is helpful, it will take a multifaceted and multi regional approach to address the issues 363 It gotten very much worse in the past few years. 364 It has increased in just the past 4-5 years. 365 It has increased 366 Most have not been Carlsbad residents before becoming homeless. 367 Most of them do not want help. They don't want to live by any rules. I have known a couple who have gotten help through the Outreach program, which has been very helpful. 368 It's growing 369 We need to take care of eachother 370 It has drastically gotten worse, especially in the village area. I am nervous to walk around Carlsbad Village Dr. 371 Increased 372 Too many people with too many panhandlers. 373 Seems to be more now 374 There are some homeless who like the freedom of being homeless. Others have mental health problems. Source: speaking with homeless people. 375 It has increased during the pandemic 376 This is part of a national problem strongly exacerbated by the pandemic 377 It's a long term issue. Need many resources including mental health and addiction resources as well as housing. 378 It is increasing 379 They make my experience living in Carlsbad much less desirable. They cuss loudly, act erratically, urinate publicly, litter and make me feel unsafe. 380 We need to do more to provide those who are homeless with services that help them get into stable housing. 381 It's increasing and the city gives more consideration to the guy in the junky camper on Avenida Encinas than the family who just bought a house for 1.5 million and has to see this junk parked on our city streets, complete with raw sewage. 382 It is growing 5/28/2021 9:18 PM 5/28/2021 9:07 PM 5/28/2021 8:39 PM 5/28/2021 8:34 PM 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 5/28/2021 7:33 PM 5/28/2021 7:17 PM 5/28/2021 7:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:52 PM 5/28/2021 6:46 PM 5/28/2021 6:43 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 6:15 PM 5/28/2021 6:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:09 PM 5/28/2021 6:08 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 5:49 PM 5/28/2021 5:35 PM 5/28/2021 5:26 PM 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 5/28/2021 5:08 PM 5/28/2021 5:06 PM 5/28/2021 5:01 PM 5/28/2021 4:58 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 89 of 256 20 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 383 It's on the increase. 384 It has increased. Many are mentally ill. 385 This is an odd question, I do know that throwing money at the problem will make it worse. That seems to be Carlsbad's plan. 386 No mental health facilities to help the homeless 387 increasing 388 it is increasing with younger adults from OTHER jurisdictions 389 Its increasing 390 Drug addicted, unsafe 391 It's a danger to my safety & property values- two reasons we live here 392 It exists and is widespread. We also see homeless populations from other cities, such as Oceanside move into Carlsbad to establish camps. 393 It's not being addressed with compassionate, helpful solutions for people experiencing homelessness. 394 It's a growing problem. 395 I've lived in Carlsbad my whole life and so has my father, never seen this level of homelessness and the amount of problems stemming from it. It is getting worse every day and it is impacting the way I spend my time in the downtown area. 396 Most of the homeless in Carlsbad/Oceanside are young strung out transients who know they can freely camp on public land and do drugs and avoid prosecution. They do not want help and choose this lifestyle. As a result the community suffers from increased violent crime and theft. 397 There are people who are homeless and need help. 398 They are getting increasingly more belligerent and scary. 399 Homelessness is getting really bad. It feels unsafe to walk on the Blvd or ride my bike on Avenida encinas. We are also seeing an influx in theft in our neighborhood. 400 There doesn't seem to be places for them to aggregate and get help, 401 It's increasing 402 It is a growing problem and crime r/t homelessness is increasing. 403 Its a growing problem. 404 The homeless population has increased exponentially in the past few years. We have lived in Carlsbad for over 10 years. Homeless people were not an issue when we first moved. 405 It has increased and made it very difficult to access and enjoy parks in many areas 406 There need to be more homeless housing not just outreach. 407 I know that there is NOT a comprehensive plan utilizing multiple agencies to help with mental illness. I know that I walk and dont have a gun and police drive around and have means to protect themselves. I know there are many people disgusted with it. I know that there are to many homeless and I am seeing new faces. 408 There are much more homeless out and about in our city than ever before (wandering the streets, living in vehicles, sleeping in public areas etc.) 409 That it is undercounted and reported. There are so many in the buena vista creek that make their way into Carlsbad for panhandling etc. that are MAYBE counted by Vista or oceanside 410 That the homeless population is majorly white, the transients that live in the canyons are day laborers or mostly of color and are seen very rarely in the early AM or late PM. 411 It is increasing because enforcement of laws is decreasing 5/28/2021 4:57 PM 5/28/2021 4:46 PM 5/28/2021 4:45 PM 5/28/2021 4:41 PM 5/28/2021 4:35 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/28/2021 10:16 AM 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 5/28/2021 7:02 AM 5/28/2021 5:27 AM 5/28/2021 12:47 AM 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 5/27/2021 9:38 PM 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 5/27/2021 8:03 PM 5/27/2021 7:26 PM 5/27/2021 6:38 PM 5/27/2021 6:28 PM 5/27/2021 6:22 PM 5/27/2021 5:05 PM 5/27/2021 4:30 PM 5/27/2021 3:12 PM 5/27/2021 3:00 PM 5/27/2021 2:42 PM 5/27/2021 2:19 PM 5/27/2021 1:48 PM 5/27/2021 1:45 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 90 of 256 21 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 412 It is growing 5/27/2021 1:44 PM 413 A lot of people are talking about it 5/25/2021 4:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 91 of 256 22 /84 Homeless Response Survey Q4 What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 395 Skipped: 32 DATE 6/13/2021 11:16 PM 6/13/2021 11:14 PM 6/13/2021 9:51 PM RESPONSES 1 The efficacy of the voucher program 2 Does that new law say you can't arrest them? Or take them to rehab? 3 Solutions offered to the homeless people and where is the bottleneck why they are not accepting the offers. There may be multiple root causes, and have those been prioritized with tailored solutions designed to address each of the root cause. 4 It should be eliminated. 5 Why the City choses to ignore the residents they were elected to protect. 6 The current laws surrounding enforcement of overnight sleeping in public places and laws for indecent exposure for using the bathroom in public. 7 What the best way to address it is. I know we can't just move homeless people somewhere else but am concerned about the city becoming less safe. 8 How big of an issue it is, 9 How many homeless shelters does Carlsbad have besides CC La Posada? 10 It is nice to have a plan, but what has the City of Carlsbad done so far to solve the homeless problem? 11 Why, after millions of dollars poured into the homeless activists, we collectively have not figured out how to treat the root causes. 12 The extent of the issue, and whether, when I see a homeless person, that individual has been reached out to for help in getting off the street and to needed services. 13 What is being done to help. 14 Why the city does not enforce laws like loitering, vagrancy, out door camping in non designated campgrounds. 15 How to fight nimbyism 16 What exactly is being done for them? 17 How to best get them off the street. How to best help drug addiction 18 What is being done to keep us safe 19 Outcome 20 Remedies that are sustainable. 21 The increase and impact due to the current Administration's lack of concern. 22 I would be interested to know whether the increase in thefts in the last few years corresponds to the increase in the homeless community. 23 What the laws are regarding drugs and violence 24 How the city plans to help these people. 25 How can we help when cost of living is so high for low income people 26 If there is a crew that cleans up the camps? The Village and the streets stay pretty clean but there's an abandoned camp by the Navy Academy that is trashed. 6/13/2021 8:58 PM 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 6/13/2021 4:55 PM 6/13/2021 2:41 PM 6/13/2021 1:37 PM 6/13/2021 10:44 AM 6/13/2021 10:28 AM 6/13/2021 10:19 AM 6/13/2021 10:13 AM 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6/13/2021 5:57 AM . 6/13/2021 5:45 AM 6/13/2021 1:57 AM 6/12/2021 10:07 PM 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 6/12/2021 7:04 PM 6/12/2021 6:25 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 92 of 256 23 /84 Homeless Response Survey 27 What is being done about the people living in their vehicles in south Carlsbad. What is being done about the people who are using drugs and living at the Motel 6 and the other hotel next door? 28 Why don't cities collaborate to find solutions instead of utilizing separate bureaucratic systems that simply are not working? 29 How resources are communicated and how long are people waiting to establish more.permanent housing? 30 Any tiny homes being planned? 31 I am uncertain that it can he solved at a local city level. 32 If the number of homeless people is increasing or decreasing 33 Are the homeless persons from Carlsbad? 34 What percentage of the homeless population is that way due to financial reasons versus drug/alcohol/mental health issues. 35 Are social services assisting or is it just police? 36 Is there anyone in this Carlsbad subcommittee that has a clue? 37 The solution and the plans 38 Resources available in Carlsbad for the homeless. ?? 39 How a voucher program placing them in motels helps change the behavior that keeps them homeless. 40 Why there aren't more continuous direct intervention measures taking place every day to address and resolve the problem in our City. 41 How the city has come up with their current plan. 42 When our representatives will send the homeless to designated areas outside of Carlsbad. 43 Limits of law enforcement, and homeless outreach support for homeless 44 That the city really understands how to solve homelessness 45 If you guys are gonna do anything 46 How to help them. 47 How to make things better. 48 Where are you going to put housing? 49 Whether these people are moved to a designated places, either shelter; mental institution; or prison (drug users / dealers). I see homeless outreach team walking around the town but they are just giving warnings even local businesses owners and residents complain they are affecting their business let alone our safety. For example I saw a man mumbling and waving around a metal pole in front of Village Arts the other day. I reported it to a uniform foot patrol. He told me he'll look for him but I really didn't see the sense of urgency. It is clearly a threat to us residents & tourists. We'd like to see results. 50 I am uncertain how much assistance and what resources are available. It seems that law enforcement is unable to do much until a significant crime has occurred. 51 If the homeless will be removed from their encampments. This is a safety concern. 52 How it can be solved. 53 how many homeless people do we have? is the population growing? if so, why? 54 How to stop it 55 If those who are homeless want to be sheltered. 56 Where are the mental health facilities for them to get help or off the street if aggressive June 28, 2021 Item #3 24 / 84 6/12/2021 6:19 PM 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 6/12/2021 5:49 PM 6/12/2021 5:26 PM 6/12/2021 5:25 PM 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 6/12/2021 5:00 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 6/12/2021 4:43 PM 6/12/2021 4:35 PM 6/12/2021 4:22 PM 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 6/12/2021 309 PM 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 6/12/2021 2:48 PM 6/12/2021 1:35 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:27 PM 6/12/2021 1:00 PM 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 6/12/2021 12:33 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 6/12/2021 11:10 AM 6/12/2021 11:07 AM 6/12/2021 9:46 AM Page 93 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 57 What can be done with homeless people who reject assistance with housing. 58 How to keep them on their medication 59 Why patrols are not conducted in areas of high concentrations 60 Unsure of how to address the situation 61 Why there doesn't seem to be a work requirement for receiving homeless assistance. 62 Why does the city allow it to go on. As stated above the city does have rights to control this. Why is the guy that is always at the entrance to the beach across from Pine Ave allowed to stay there? He obviously needs help? Why is the lady that panhandles at the Northeast corner of Carlsbad Blvd. and Carlsbad Village Dr. allow to continue. I see her having coffee at Starbucks and she drives a Van and has nice clothes and the latest in backpacks. She is not needy. That is just the career path she has chosen witch does not pay into the system through payroll taxes. Time for her to move on!! 63 Relocation policies 64 Where to house them 65 Are there volunteer opportunities? Is there a place to donate? What is needed most? What nonprofits address homeless needs in our area? 66 Strategies for prevention and supporting the homeless population 67 How to effectively and fairly eliminate this problem. 68 How many of our homeless are local vs transients from out of our area? How can we help our own without inviting outsiders to come? 69 Some just like to live "outside"... how to address those that don't want to be helped. 70 When someone cannot afford to live here, there are far less expensive places to live inland and work. Currently there are more jobs available than applicants. 71 Why the city isn't arresting the drug addicts who are breaking and entering and homeless by choice who are defecating in public and bathing in drinking fountains! It's ridiculous. Time to distinguish between someone down on their luck who is temporarily homeless and the tweekers and addicts who live in and trash our parks and streets by choice (largely because they won't get off drugs or are mentally ill). Call them what they are instead of lumping them in with those who need assistance due to circumstances but are not addicts and criminals. 72 Will it get better 73 The city's response. 74 Why do Church organizations drop-off food for homeless at Holiday Park? Do they have a city permit to do this? Why doesn't the Church invite the homeless to their church location? that why the church can manage all the trash left behind at Holiday Park. It is my opinion that the city should not allow this type of "feeding the homeless" program at Holiday Park, if this continues the city and church should provide security to make sure the homeless move on to where they sleep and to make sure the park is cleaned of all the trash left behind. I live close to Holiday Park do not walk the park anymore because I don't feel safe due to trash and people camping and sleeping in the cars there. 75 How will we help them and not spread crime 76 I am uncertain that the homeless response plan will work. I am uncertain that issues that arise from the program will be recorded and reported to the public. 77 Uncertain housing first model Carlsbad has adopted us safe. 78 How the city plans to help people in need. 79 where are they going to go? housing is not affordable for most hard working hourly wage earners 80 How to help as individuals 6/12/2021 9:09 AM 6/12/2021 8:54 AM 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 6/12/2021 8:31 AM 6/12/2021 6:48 AM 6/12/2021 6:25 AM 6/12/2021 5:48 AM 6/12/2021 5:14 AM 6/12/2021 12:11 AM 6/11/2021 10:42 PM 6/11/2021 9:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:04 PM 6/11/2021 8:01 PM 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 6/11/2021 7:48 PM 6/11/2021 7:24 PM 6/11/2021 7:15 PM 6/11/2021 7:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 94 of 256 25 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 81 Actual count 82 What is the city doing to help? 83 What services will be offered to help a person get back in their feet versus becoming a permanent dependent of the city? Job training? Faux rent that is forced savings? What conditions are being placed on this service being provided? Sobriety, no crime, getting training for a job? What happens to people who refuse services or get kicked out? Do they get to continue to openly use drugs, lay on the sidewalk etc? What will you do to keep residents safe? 84 What actions/behaviors by a homeless person are illegal for which the police (or other dept?) could be called? 85 Why can't we make it so incredibly uncomfortable for these people to be in Carlsbad that they leave. There is no homelessness in Bel Air Calif.. ..why? If city government and the police tolerate it, it exists, create an environment of zero tolerance. 86 N/A 87 What are you doing differently to encourage these people to come and stay in Carlsbad? 88 I am uncertain why the city tolerates this behavior 89 What is Carlsbad doing about it 90 Why the goals for the program are so low? Why there are only "carrots" and no "sticks"? For example, if you refuse to participate in the program, you cannot stay in Carlsbad. No more sleeping in any park, street etc. All homeless have to fool the same rules as the resident related to decent living No urinating or defecating in public No ownership of stolen bikes Repercussions for stealing If caught, you must participate in cleaning up Carlsbad. 91 How to deal with it. 92 That the city will address the things that may lead to it: lack of affordable housing, lack of mental health care, need for workforce development, an adequate living wage 93 What the laws allow. 94 The reasons for increased levels of homeless or why it's more visible now. How much crime is related to homelessness. 95 That the city is doing enough to address this crisis in our community 96 That the homeless are getting the help they need 97 Why solutions treat the symptom (homelessness) instead of the root cause for each person. 98 How to fix it 99 Why are there more homeless people? Is the increase in crime related to the homeless people? 100 Why does the city allow them to camp just anywhere 101 If you will ever do anything to actually help human beings or if you'll just continue to try and shove them out of view for your convenience and comfort 102 That it can be dealt with effectively. 103 What the city is doing to assist the homeless 104 Why communities aren't fighting back against the state and courts who are tying the hands law enforcement. 105 Why it's been allowed to grow to this point to the detriment of tax paying residents. 106 I have previously filled out this survey. Where are the community results posted of this survey? 107 What can be done about it. If the people are not breaking the law, is there anything we, as a city, can do To help get the people off the streets and stop leaving trash etc. all over our 6/11/2021 6:10 PM 6/11/2021 6:07 PM 6/11/2021 4:47 PM 6/11/2021 3:02 PM 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 6/11/2021 12:50 PM 6/11/2021 8:58 AM 6/11/2021 8:22 AM 6/11/2021 8:14 AM 6/11/2021 7:56 AM 6/11/2021 6:45 AM 6/11/2021 5:50 AM 6/11/2021 4:51 AM 6/10/2021 11:44 PM 6/10/2021 10:32 PM 6/10/2021 10:25 PM 6/10/2021 9:29 PM 6/10/2021 9:27 PM 6/10/2021 9:11 PM 6/10/2021 9:10 PM 6/10/2021 9:08 PM 6/10/2021 8:55 PM 6/10/2021 8:43 PM of 6/10/2021 8:34 PM 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 6/10/2021 7:20 PM 6/10/2021 7:02 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 95 of 256 26 / 84 Homeless Response Survey beautiful city. Also, this may be a misconception but I wonder if providing services for the homeless population in Carlsbad will only draw more homeless people to our city. 108 City council's plan, if they even have one 109 What is being done to keep the homeless off our streets, parks, etc. 110 Uncertain on how to direct a homeless person to services provided by our city. 111 What the city has to offer these people and we can do to help. 112 Why have they landed in Carlsbad? 113 lack of a a permanent solution 114 Why the laws and policies provide no protections or help for property tax paying law abiding citizens. 115 Why the city has not approved funding for a permanent site for transitional housing. 116 How to handle the situation with out creating a environment that attracts more homeless. 117 Why are we allowing this? 118 Why has the homeless population in Carlsbad Village increased and what is being done to address it? 119 What services and shelter are available. 120 It is certain that Carlsbad Village has become increasingly unsafe in every way and it is unsanitary. The village, the parks and the bathrooms. 121 Just how long Carlsbad can continue to assert that the problem with the vagrants is lacking of a home, and not mental illness and/or substance abuse. 122 why we have to put up with it 123 When the recalls will commence for Democrats 124 I'm not uncertain 125 If the City's new plan to address homelessness are going to be effective - is there empirical evidence? Have they been tried before? 126 How to get them off the streets, parks and local businesses. 127 I am uncertain if anything will be done for the homeowners. I am sympathetic to the homeless, but don't feel they need to be housed or allowed to stay in coastal Carlsbad, a place where weVe worked tirelessly to be able to afford to own a home. 128 I'm not sure there is a solution. 129 How we help without having to foot the bill for it. 130 Housing first policy is not the answer. 131 Not having adequate housing 132 How Carlsbad is going to try to affect other communities. This issue cannot be tackled in a vacuum. 133 Is Carlsbad doing anything to help homeless people? Are police helping them or making their situation worse? 134 I am concerned with the "wokeness" in govememtn that we will make decisions on helping homeless in a way that does not help themselves and creates more crime and detraction from the Carlsbad Charm 6/10/2021 7:00 PM 6/10/2021 6:57 PM 6/10/2021 6:47 PM 6/10/2021 6:42 PM 6/10/2021 6:40 PM 6/10/2021 6:39 PM 6/10/2021 6:36 PM 6/10/2021 6:17 PM 6/10/2021 4:19 PM 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 6/10/2021 12:27 PM 6/10/2021 12:10 PM 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 6/10/2021 10:43 AM 6/10/2021 10:39 AM 6/10/2021 10:31 AM 6/10/2021 9:27 AM 6/10/2021 8:52 AM 6/10/2021 8:51 AM 6/10/2021 7:46 AM 6/10/2021 7:33 AM 6/10/2021 7:30 AM 6/10/2021 6:06 AM 6/10/2021 2:02 AM 6/10/2021 12:52 AM 6/9/2021 10:47 PM 135 Will it ever get better? 136 Where the homeless sleep. How has the previous spending affected homelessness? 137 Are we helping the truely needy who are unemployed thru no part of their own (e.g. pandemic shut down their employer(. June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 96 of 256 27 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 138 What the city's plan is to address the issue. 139 Not clear if Carlsbad is looking at best practices/experiences from other cities. A lot of homelessness is drug/addiction/mental health people that need to be off the street, possibly against their will to get better. 140 I am uncertain if I can vote for my incumbent mayor or my incumbent city council member in the next election and I plan on using every opportunity and channel to communicate with peers and anyone who will listen about our town's inability to take control of the homeless situation. 141 What exactly the City is doing to address the problem. I know there is a new homelessness task force and there is some data related to their activities but I don't always know what the data mean. 142 The solution, it's not easy... 143 Uncertain about exactly why the police cannot remove the homeless from the streets and sidewalks where they make their home and go to the bathroom all over the place and threaten passers-by by either their smelly appearance or their wacked out drug usage. 144 I'm uncertain that the city is doing enough to deal with homelessness. I don't know if the city is recognizing and addressing that areas with lots of homeless people are next to schools? •145 What is being done for those homeless individuals who are obviously mentally ill or incapacitated. I've seen some walking in downtown and it's both sad and frightening. 146 Will it actually go down as all I see is the increase. 147 Why are they relocating to Carlsbad? California? 148 why so much increase in crime 149 Why it's tolerated. 150 Metrics: I am unclear on what the metrics are to determine if the housing first and voucher program is successful or not? Will the metrics be published? Will metrics be published in real time? 151 It is such a complex and multi-faceted issue and there just is not one easy solution. I guess what I'm most uncertain about is how to truly help the homeless and the citizens of Carlsbad at the same time. They have needs and we have the right to be safe and walk down the street without being accosted. How do you address both those things at once? 152 Why aren't we able to do anything about it when other coastal cities have very few homeless. What is de mar able to do that we are not? Carlsbad is almost inviting them in with open arms. 153 Why we have hotel/motel vouchers instead of using vacant industrial buildings torn provide shelter. 154 What proportion of the homeless are single people, families or mentally ill? What proportion want or do not want help with housing. What happens to those that want to remain homeless? 155 If our local government can make hard decisions to solve this problem. 156 What will happen with homeless individuals that don't want help? 157 how quickly can government funds be directed to those who desire to not be homeless so that they can support themselves in affordable permanent housing? 158 How to address the neighborhood problems from people who do not want help and enjoy "living outdoors" 159 That there is any options for theses people or that there any rules for them. 160 How the police handle homeless cases. 161 Solutions to homelessness 162 Why have we attracted so many homeless, many of whom are drug addicted and criminal? 163 What we can do about it 6/9/2021 9:44 PM 6/9/2021 8:32 PM 6/9/2021 7:50 PM 6/9/2021 7:07 PM 6/9/2021 6:27 PM 6/9/2021 6:22 PM 6/9/2021 5:57 PM 6/9/2021 5:49 PM 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 6/9/2021 5:44 PM 6/9/2021 5:19 PM 6/9/2021 5:17 PM 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:58 PM 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:42 PM 6/9/2021 4:37 PM 6/9/2021 4:33 PM 6/9/2021 4:24 PM 6/9/2021 4:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:10 PM 6/9/2021 4:04 PM 6/9/2021 9:56 AM 6/9/2021 6:54 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 97 of 256 28 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 164 If Carlsbad has the will to do the right thing. 165 Do we have any resources or a shelter. 166 How the city is working to reduce homelessness 167 Will vouchers bring more homeless to carlsbad? 168 The City Councils willingness to take care of those who need mental health and take a stand against those who have drug habits that cannot be cured. It is really simple. 169 Has crime gone up? What can really be done where we are a safe but helping those that need it. Some accountability. 170 Why this problem has been allowed to grow without restraint. 171 should I be cautious near hotels housing them? 172 I understand we're now providing hotel "vouchers", but I'm not sure why. Decades of easily found research has proven hotel voucher systems for single adults do not work, and do nothing for the root cause of the homelessness. It's a nice gesture, and I understand the "housing first" theory, but solves nothing at an extreme expense to the residents of Carlsbad. 173 How safe I am?? 174 If the increase in numbers was due to Covid and lost jobs, where did all the unemployment benefits go? 175 Long term solutions. 176 Is FEMA paying Carlsbad to take homeless 177 Given that the majority of homeless people are mentally ill or drug addicts concerns me for our safety. I also hear that Carlsbad's hand outs are what is enticing them to stay here. 178 The right solutions that work and if the programs proposed are effective. 179 What the city are doing about it 180 What the city's goal is - is it to provide support and services to those without shelter? Is it to garner support in taking a 'law and order approach - effectively making poverty a crime? 181 What services are available for them 182 I'm not sure why our city council hadn't solved the homeless problem. I've made suggestions and NEVER received a response. 183 How will those who do not want help and do not want to be part of the voucher program with wraparound services be helped or removed so that the Village will be safer, cleaner, and more approachable to our tourists, residents, and locals? •184 i am uncertain about the commitment of Carlsbad residents to deal with it in the most effective ways. I've seen negative comments from people in news, seeming to blame the homeless for their situation and to think that they are all drug addicts and criminals. While I have seen some apparent drug users and mentally ill, what I mostly see is elderly and disabled men and women. 185 What type of rehabilitation is going to be part of the new program? 186 What are the most effective steps to take in solving the problem. The road to hell is paved with good intentions but we have to step back a bit and see what REALLY WORKS. 187 Whether authorities will move them out 188 If it can ever be resolved 189 What the best way is to help these people 190 When it will get under control 191 Demographics 192 Whether the city is doing enough June 28, 2021 29 / 84 Item #3 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 6/8/2021 11:00 PM 6/8/2021 10:06 PM 6/8/2021 8:00 PM 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 6/8/2021 6:13 PM 6/8/2021 3:53 PM 6/8/2021 3:27 PM 6/8/2021 2:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 6/8/2021 2:20 PM 6/8/2021 1:22 PM 6/8/2021 12:04 PM 6/8/2021 11:43 AM 6/8/2021 11:21 AM 6/8/2021 11:17 AM 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 6/8/2021 8:43 AM 6/8/2021 6:54 AM 6/7/2021 10:04 PM 6/7/2021 9:37 PM 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:24 PM 6/7/2021 7:33 PM 6/7/2021 6:03 PM 6/7/2021 5:58 PM 6/7/2021 5:50 PM 6/7/2021 3:59 PM 6/7/2021 9:40 AM Page 98 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 193 If there is a hotel voucher program for the homeless, why are there still so many homeless on the streets? 194 Why we are encouraging them to come coastally for services. 195 What can the city legally do to remove homeless people 196 How to prevent the increase in crime that has affected us 197 Are the homeless bussed and left in the area from other areas? 198 Many people choose to live the homeless lifestyle. Why is so much time/money spent on trying to convert people to change their preferred style of living? 199 I am uncertain what is the best or most helpful or most effective solution. When I have helped do interviews at Bro Benno's each year during the homeless count, I have come to realize this lifestyle is the preferred choice for a surprising number of individuals. So how do we balance those preferences with the legitimate desire for others in the community to have a clean, safe community where they are not in the uncomfortable situation of encountering homelessness and its side effects. 200 Whether throwing millions of dollars at the problem will actually solve it. 201 What laws can we use to force them to move from where they are not allowed? How do we keep them from camping on beaches, parks, open space/wildlife areas, and city streets? (NO VENICE solutions!!) 202 The best way to find a compassionate solution. 203 How many of the homeless here are from other areas and they come here because its warm, easy to live outside...and how many have drug problems and pose a danger to our community. I don't think our coastal areas off Avenida encinas or west of 5 for example should have homeless living in hotels or on the street. We need to get them off the streets but also away from our tourist areas or we won't have tourists anymore. 6/7/2021 8:49 AM 6/7/2021 8:43 AM 6/7/2021 8:29 AM 6/6/2021 10:33 PM 6/6/2021 4:46 PM 6/6/2021 4:37 PM 6/6/2021 3:43 PM 6/6/2021 1:10 PM 6/6/2021 12:40 PM 6/5/2021 9:16 PM 6/5/2021 5:58 PM 204 What is Carlsbad doing to get homeless people the help they need (medical, psychological, housing, employment, etc,) 205 Uncertain of the appropriate solution 206 How to use of the government resources to help people who are unable to make decisions in their own best interest. Nanny state? NIMBY? 207 whether the homeless population grows and presents a danger to residents due to aggressive panhandling, burglaries, assaults due to drug use, mental illness. 208 Does the police dept. issue tickets for vagrancy? 209 where are they coming from? 210 How to help those who don't want help, especially from the authorities, or at the least keep them from infringing on the general public's sense of safety. 211 what solutions there are that will work 212 What is the City doing to help homeless individuals while also keeping the City safe? 213 Is the increase because of Covid 214 How Carlsbad will deal with this issue without attracting more homeless people. 215 how best to serve the mentally ill 216 I am uncertain about the efficacy of the city's program. Compassion must have limits. Not enough shelter to allow effective enforcement. 217 Why has our district been so negatively affected? Why are we suddenly inundated? 218 How to participate in stopping panhandling and squatting/illegal encampents while taking care of the basic human needs of people in this situation. 219 Uncertain that the government will actually help. I see money being spent but with no results June 28, 2021 Item #3 30 / 84 6/5/2021 4:54 PM 6/5/2021 4:23 PM 6/5/2021 3:34 PM 6/5/2021 12:26 PM 6/5/2021 11:49 AM 6/5/2021 11:22 AM 6/5/2021 11:10 AM 6/5/2021 11:02 AM 6/5/2021 10:43 AM 6/5/2021 10:05 AM 6/5/2021 8:38 AM 6/5/2021 8:33 AM 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 6/5/2021 5:46 AM 6/5/2021 4:02 AM 6/4/2021 10:25 PM Page 99 of 256 Homeless Response Survey and no sense of how to organize a way out of homelessness. 220 The city's ability to limit the homeless from sleeping in parks and other public locations. 221 What resources are being offered by City of Carlsbad. 222 Is their a central location where social workers, clinicians, medical personnel, housing navigator can provide education, treatment, hospitality, etc. that will house records of each person and keep track of Who What When Why to help them get into a good direction and feel hopeful. 223 How to manage it, and be sure costs do not become the permanent solution for all homeless people. There must be a way to help them get back on their feet and supporting themselves. 224 Are any programs in place to provide JOBS AND EDUCATION/TRAINING so they can get out of the Homeless status? What deterrents are there? 225 Will things improve as we reemerge from the pandemic? 226 I understand that once in a while when housing is offered to a homeless person, the person will turn it down because they like their freedom. That seems ridiculous. I can't believe it's allowed. 227 Is the increase of homeless people due to influx of people from outside the city, county or state? 228 I am uncertain that homeless people actually want help with a home. I knew of a homeless man that came from a very wealthy family in Del Mar they bought him a condo paid his bills yet he still slept under the bridge in Encinitas, he had a mental illness of sorts, they tried again he would still wander go in and out of programs. Homelessness may sometimes be mental illness that needs more services not just a house. Dangerous sometimes, cannot be treated just with a house. 229 Are we doing enough? 230 What the city is doing to protect taxpaying citizens and their property while assisting the homeless. 231 Is there a place for them to go to? 232 With the amount of homeless in Carlsbad, I have seen an increase in trash, feces, urine, and campers and tents. In addition to that, the number of transients that are utilizing the budget hotels and the number of police calls due to this does not make me feel safe in my community. Something needs to change. 233 Why is there so little police involvement allowed? 234 I do not understand why groups are allowed to come to holiday park and Magee park and feed people. 235 WHY more "affordable" housing is being built into our neighborhood, when the other services in our community are not affordable to those people. It's a ridiculous idea that allowing people who can't afford to live in a community to live there for free. 236 What is being done to end it. Not just put a band aid on it 237 How we can help get them off the streets if they don't accept help • 238 What our numbers are, where the homeless are congregating. 239 That the plans the city is making WU work. 240 Why homelessness exits arid why it seems so hard to resolve 241 How many do we have? 242 How to create a policy to minimize homelessness without similar action by the surrounding communities. 243 I am uncertain what the City has set as success indicators to know if its efforts to reduce homelessness are effective. 244 If the city will do the right thing and force them to either work for their keep or get them out of 6/4/2021 7:53 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:33 PM 6/4/2021 7:30 PM 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 6/4/2021 11:16 AM 6/3/2021 10:03 PM 6/3/2021 12:42 PM 6/3/2021 11:50 AM 6/3/2021 10:40 AM 6/3/2021 10:00 AM 6/3/2021 9:05 AM 6/3/2021 2:27 AM 6/2/2021 11:14 PM 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 6/2/2021 8:34 PM 6/2/2021 4:48 PM 6/2/2021 4:44 PM 6/2/2021 4:15 PM 6/2/2021 12:44 PM 6/2/2021 12:23 PM 6/2/2021 11:39 AM 6/2/2021 9:40 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 100 of 256 31/84 Homeless Response Survey Carlsbad. •245 If the existing rules and laws and not enforced to their fullest the problem will get worse and to a point it cannot be corrected. 246 Does the hotel voucher program work? 247 Not sure how much evidence-based drub rehabilitation and mental health efforts are included in our response program. Hotels and shelters are necessary, but are bandaids to the problem. 248 Why the City doesn't build a community of permanent housing using used RVs and tiny houses. 249 Why the city cannot seem to get it under control and why our village and surrounding neighborhoods are plagued by the issue while Encinitas and communities further south do not seem to be. 250 How effective all the different programs are in actually helping people. 251 Why aren't more charitable organizations helping to house the homeless population? Seems like charities already have the experience and can provide help at a lower cost. 252 Can effective services be deployed to mitigate? 253 How many people actually want help vs those than don't. 254 How much the city can do under the rules of law 255 That Carlsbad will not be the safe and beautiful place it once was. 256 The city's policies for dealing with persons experiencing homelessness. 257 Why is it so bad now vs a couple of years ago? 258 What the city plans to do about it and where the voucher program is going to be implemented. 259 Options for housing 260 Why our elected leaders are allowing this scourge to continue and not enforcing existing laws. 261 Why are homeless allowed to urinate and defecate in public 262 How to help individuals who see their lifestyle as a personal choice but fail to appreciate that their choices are impacting everyone around them 263 I am uncertain whether the current city council has the fortitude to get tough on homeless taking over village. 264 Will the solutions the City of Carlsbad, surrounding cities, and the State contribute to the overall well being of the community as a whole, and the homeless themselves? 265 To what extent are city services available? 266 Why laws don't apply to them? Why does the city keep throwing money into this? These aren't even carlsbad residents. 267 What resources are available and whatcan be done to support the measures in place. 268 How will the inflow of homeless slow down if the area is giving such incentives to drug and alcohol addicts? 6/2/2021 9:09 AM 6/2/2021 9:00 AM 6/1/2021 10:28 PM 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 6/1/2021 5:07 PM 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 6/1/2021 2:46 PM 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 6/1/2021 1:38 PM 6/1/2021 12:30 PM 6/1/2021 12:19 PM 6/1/2021 8:54 AM 6/112021 8:50 AM 6/1/2021 8:12 AM -6/1/2021 8:08 AM 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 6/1/2021 7:38 AM 6/1/2021 7:29 AM 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 5/31/2021 6:28 PM 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 5/31/2021 3:10 PM 269 What kind of benefits they are awarded and what drug programs are in existence plu testing for 5/31/2021 1:53 PM driugs 270 I am uncertain "WE" can solve the complex challenge of homelessness. 5/31/2021 1:44 PM 271 Who mostly makes up the homeless population....drug addicts, mentally ill people, 5/31/2021 1:34 PM unemployed people 272 Number of homeless, demographic makeup, availability of resources for homeless, length of 5/31/2021 1:27 PM residency 273 Why there is so little that the police can do about the homeless sitting up tents, and camps in 5/31/2021 1:05 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 101 of 256 32 / 84 Homeless Response Survey our city. Where they are using public areas as their bathroom. 274 If this will ever change or become an even bigger burden for the tax payers of city!! 275 Crime has increased with increase of the homeless population. In fact, a neighbor a few doors door down was murdered, stabbed to death by a homeless couple in HER house. 276 Why does the city permit it? Are there homeless folks in Del Mar, La Jolla or Solana Beach? Carlsbad has become a major tourist destination. Don't jeopardize that. 277 uncertain if it can be resolved to non homelessness people's liking. The mental ill and the addictive homeless tend to prefer the streets. 278 What changed 279 How many are actual homeless because of no fault of their own. 280 The laws being enforced 281 I am concerned that the government is enabling people to be homeless in carlsbad beach area. 282 If they refuse services, are they permitted to remain in Carlsbad "un-housed" and squatting in public space? 283 Whether they're from carlsbad or arriving from other cities that have had enough and cleared them out. 284 Laws to help mental health issues. 285 Why we're putting up with it 286 whether they are harmless 287 How to humanely address the problem. 288 We do not have a good plan to contain them and keep them in on central location. 289 Why it's become acceptable to have so many homeless. And why are politicians enabling the issue? 290 How to end this problem and what can legally be done to get people off of the streets (le rehab, mental health, shelter beds) 291 What is being done? 292 That our government will stop enabling them. 293 If the City of Carlsbad is able to do anything about it with the current makeup of the council 294 What are the resources to support unhoused people in Carlsbad and how can these be accessed by these individuals. 295 How the truly honest folks who due to no fault of their own have lost their homes, jobs, etc can get help and be made whole. 296 I am uncertain that Carlsbad will handle the situation as to not become another LA or San Francisco 297 Why is it getting worse?Does anyone track these programs that have been implemented? 298 Why the City Council hasn't taken action to clean up parks and hold homeless people accountable for their actions. 299 Why are they allowed to sleep in the park when we are asked to leave 84. not drink or do drugs in the park. 300 I am uncertain if our city council has an operating brain. I am uncertain that this council is listening to its constituents, the people who live here, who vote for them. are your ears busted? we dont want a multi million dollar response plan. we need simple police enforcement. increase the police presence. increase the patrols. stop dancing around the issue of enforcement. we will vote this council out. 5/31/2021 12:25 PM 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 5/31/2021 11:17 AM 5/31/2021 10:59 AM 5/31/2021 10:52 AM 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 5/31/2021 10:30 AM 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 5/31/2021 8:40 AM 5/31/2021 8:32 AM 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 5/31/2021 8:23 AM 5/31/2021 8:17 AM 5/31/2021 8:13 AM 5/31/2021 7:43 AM 5/31/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 7:20 AM 5/31/2021 7:17 AM 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 5/31/2021 7:04 AM 5/31/2021 7:03 AM 5/31/2021 12:49 AM 5/30/2021 11:57 PM 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 301 Why most people are homelessness. Is it addiction issues? Mental illness? A preference to 5/30/2021 10:45 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 102 of 256 33 / 84 Homeless Response Survey living out of society? Poverty? 302 How to lower 5/30/2021 9:02 PM 303 Residents safety because of the increased homeless population. 5/30/2021 8:57 PM 304 City Council's/law enforcement approach to this ongoing and growing huge dilemma! These individuals with severe mental illness should be first priority! 5/30/2021 8:46 PM 305 There are many reasons a person is experiencing homelessness. There is not a one size firs all solution. 5/30/2021 8:42 PM 306 Are there laws against living on the streets? If so why aren't they being enforced? 5/30/2021 7:11 PM 307 Why we are allowing it? 5/30/2021 6:43 PM 308 Nothing 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 309 How the city is cataloging these people and total resources we have for them. 5/30/2021 6:32 PM 310 why it exists with all programs available 5/30/2021 6:30 PM 311 Again, how do the programs stop the endless stream of vans parking overnight in the beach area. 5/30/2021 6:11 PM 312 Why is Cori Scumacher so pleased with herself on this? 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 313 Their spreading diseases & their own health with unsanitary conditions-then how that spreads to all of us. 5/30/2021 5:59 PM 314 I am uncertain that the existing staff in Carlsbad is actually willing to directly deal with the homeless issue. Rather than a free year in a homeless hotel without any sobriety or other services required, why not do a short term program and then enforce a solid camping ordinance, which is what Oceanside just did. 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 315 Find it hard to believe that 70% are from Carlsbad-meaning they were active, productive citizens before becoming homeless 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 316 The cause of increased homelessness 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 317 What do we do today? 5/30/2021 8:48 AM 318 Whether or not they are offered rebought resources to transition permanently from homelessness 5/29/2021 5:48 PM 319 What are we doing to provide lasting treatment and services 5/29/2021 5:38 PM 320 How much should we spend to try and the homeless who have no apparent interest in receiving help! 5/29/2021 3:56 PM 321 Not sure what Carlsbad is doing to help homeless people 5/29/2021 1:57 PM 322 I'm uncertain of how the city will actually solve this problem without informing vagrancy laws. 5/29/2021 1:47 PM 323 Uncertain about how to get people off the streets and into rehab/mental health programs for those that do not want help. 5/29/2021 1:29 PM 324 Who is liable when homeless cause damage/harm to other persons or property? 5/29/2021 1:25 PM 325 If we are allowing homeless to live on our streets, on the beach, in tents 5/29/2021 12:21 PM 326 Solutions 5/29/2021 11:55 AM 327 Is it going to get worse or better? 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 328 What the City is requiring of the homeless to get the vouchers and what security is provided. 5/29/2021 9:44 AM 329 The number of homeless people, whether they are from Carlsbad or not 5/29/2021 8:14 AM 330 UNCERTAIN AS WHY POPULATION IS GROWING. IN WHAT WAYS IS CARLSBAD MORE 5/29/2021 8:13 AM ATTRACTIVE THAN SURROUNDING BEACH COMMUNITIES 331 Percentage of me tally ill and those that are just dangerous 5/29/2021 7:30 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 103 of 256 34 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 332 Safety for the individual homeless as well as safety for the community. I am outside walking everyday, and there have been times I was nervous or scared when coming near a homeless person. 333 Can any improvements be made? The morse Carlsbad offers the homeless the more people will come. 334 what to do about it 335 From reading this article it appears that none of the actions or behaviors of the homeless that most bother the tax-paying citizens are actually illegal. And if you can't legally force people to live in a socially acceptable manner and they choose to live the way they want to, freely, with no constraints there is nothing we can do and our town will become a magnet. •336 Uncertain if the majority of homeless are drug addicted, mentally ill, or have been displaced due to job loss. 337 What we're doing to deal with our growing homeless population. 338 I don't know if there are outreach efforts to help them find temporary shelter and meals. 339 What, if anything can be done? 340 Why is the city allowing a family friendly town to be invaded by people who need help and should be forced off the streets. 341 Why the Carlsbad City Council is creating incentives for homeless people to come to Carlsbad 342 City of Carlsbad's current plan to protect all residents, particularly children's safety. 343 I am uncertain about whether anyone really wants to solve the problem of homelessness. We throw taxpayer dollars at it, but the number of homeless grows proportionally to the amount spent. 344 What have we stopped enforcing it as we used to. I used to see the police approaching homeless at shopping centers, etc. and encouraging them to move on. 345 How we can best meet their daily needs in a compassionate way without causing entitlement or the angst of the community 346 The root causes and how to mitigate the problem. 347 Why the numbers continue to increase despite resident involvement and concern. Are the people experiencing homelessness Carlsbad residents are have they come here from other cities/states for reasons related to recent policies and laws. 348 Are we going to be able to help the Homeless people in Carlsbad to get work and or other help they need and off the streets 349 Uncertain about the percent that will respond to having a home in order to find employment and take care of themselves. 350 I am uncertain why those roaming the streets with obvious mental challenges and somewhat aggressive are not picked up and treated maybe they are but I keep seeing the same individuals walking the streets. 351 The increase 352 What is being done to help the mentally ill 353 The suggested programs will work. 354 How to stop 355 Not enough beds. Cities in Orange County have beds so they can arrest the ones who do t take them. 356 If it is a real problem 357 How and where to get help for those with mental health needs. 358 Why local partisans insist that it is aimed at Carlsbad and the result of poor government at the 5/29/2021 7:29 AM 5/29/2021 6:19 AM 5/29/2021 6:10 AM 5/28/2021 9:58 PM 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 5/28/2021 9:28 PM 5/28/2021 9:18 PM 5/28/2021 9:07 PM 5/28/2021 8:39 PM 5/28/2021 8:34 PM 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 5/28/2021 7:33 PM 5/28/2021 7:17 PM 5/28/2021 7:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:52 PM 5/28/2021 6:46 PM 5/28/2021 6:43 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 6:15 PM 5/28/2021 6:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:09 PM 5/28/2021 6:08 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 5:35 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 104 of 256 35 / 84 Homeless Response Survey state and local levels 359 How many people are homeless. How many have addiction issues. How many are mentally ill? How many are homeless due to the pandemic? 360 Our ability to eliminate or control the number of homeless. 361 How to fix the problem. 362 I do not know the best solution for providing short and long term housing solutions. 363 Why isn't this great little city doing more to Move them off the streets and out of the city parks. 364 What percent are local vs transient? 365 What the City is doing to DISCOURAGE it in our City. 366 Why living on the streets is legal when there are shelters and centers for people in these situations. They are not following society norms and getting away with it. 367 After the Clean Energy Alliance debacle, I am uncertain (no, make that certain) that I cannot trust Carlsbad's elected officials to respect my wishes or act in my best interest. I have completely lost trust in them. 368 Who is pushing for hotels to take homeless 369 Homeless encampments starting fires 370 why is the police not getting these people out of the city, they are not from here they do not belong here 371 What we can do about it 372 If they seek help they can find it but most want to remain homeless 373 Why we allow them where our CHILDREN play 374 What the city is doing to help the homeless with resources and to help maintain community cleanliness and safety. 375 Why does this city spend 15 million on golf courses while having no homeless shelters for families, women, and children? 376 Why is the rise happening? Why did the city decide to join the voucher program? Why is the community so upset with the city on social media sites? 377 Where are they coming from and why can't the city figure out how to fix the issue, this never used to be a problem. 378 When will Carsbad begin enforcement and prosecuting transients are are publicly intoxicated? Promoting and providing free housing will only increase the homeless population. 379 How many want help and how many do not. 380 Why they need a hotel room. 381 Why more I sent being done to get rid of them. 382 It seems the problem is growing because we're seeing more and more of them in very public or residential areas 383 What is the main reason behind the problem? 384 That the action plans being initiated by the city will be successful in reducing homelessness and the problems it creates for the citizens that live in Carlsbad. 385 Causes of homelessness and how to prevent it 386 The claim that most homeless people are displaced Carlsbad residents. 387 I understand that homelessness is not a crime and that many end up in this situation due to job loss. But I do not understand the criminal element, drug use, stealing etc being given a 5/28/2021 5:26 PM 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 5/28/2021 5:08 PM 5/28/2021 5:06 PM 5/28/2021 5:01 PM 5/28/2021 4:58 PM 5/28/2021 4:57 PM 5/28/2021 4:46 PM 5/28/2021 4:45 PM 5/28/2021 4:41. PM 5/28/2021 4:35 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/28/2021 10:16 AM 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 5/28/2021 7:02 AM 5/28/2021 5:27 AM 5/28/2021 12:47 AM 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 5/27/2021 9:38 PM 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 5/27/2021 8:03 PM 5/27/2021 7:26 PM 5/27/2021 6:38 PM 5/27/2021 6:28 PM 5/27/2021 6:22 PM 5/27/2021 5:05 PM 5/27/2021 4:30 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 105 of 256 36 /84 Homeless Response Survey pass on crimes when the police are called. 388 Where housing can be built? 389 I am uncertain that we as a city are equipped to handle this situation and we should leave it up to the experts. 390 What exactly is the city doing about it? 391 That the current plan will be any more effective than stringing beads on a string with no knot! 392 My rent was increased during pandemic at Tradition Apartments. I have an affordable housing unit and I was so distraught by the fact that this was legal. I asked for help from the city's housing representative to see how many other affordable housing units in Carlsbad saw a rent increase during pandemic. It is an evil thing to do for families of low income and with the city standing behind it full force was even more terrible. I had no compassion from the city rep. and now with this homelessness survey, it just feels like its a farce that Carlsbad wants to help the homelessness issue. 393 Where they are coming from 394 Why there is no will to fight sacrament° and the courts to end this. 395 Is it going up or going down 5/27/2021 3:12 PM 5/27/2021 3:00 PM 5/27/2021 2:42 PM 5/27/2021 2:19 PM 5/27/2021 1:48 PM 5/27/2021 1:45 PM 5/27/2021 1:44 PM 5/25/2021 4:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 106 of 256 37 / 84 Homeless Response Survey Q5 Have you or someone you know personally, ever experienced homelessness? Answered: 425 Skipped: 2 Yes No I'd prefer not to answer 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Yes 33.18% 141 No 59.53% 253 I'd prefer not to answer 7.29% 31 TOTAL 425 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 107 of 256 38 / 84 Homeless Response Survey Q6 What questions do you have about the city's plan? Answered: 357 Skipped: 70 RESPONSES why isn't there a call to action for community involvement? a broader partnership with Carlsbad churches? Will there be PERT officers helping? Timelines and metrics to measure progress? How long will people receive free hotel/housing? It MUST be limited. Handouts do not prioritize longterm changes. Hundreds of residents have pleaded to the city council their objections, including employees of Housing First, and even a clinical physiatrist. The physiatrist resume includes treating mentally ill with addiction issues for social programs and prisons. Her comments during townhall #3 WARNED the city this is a dangerous decision endangering the community. Will there be an accountability component to offering housing to homeless (i.e. applying for jobs, staying off drugs and alcohol, going to meetings, etc) Which hotels will participate in the voucher program? Is it the hotels option to participate? DATE 6/13/2021 11:16 PM 6/13/2021 11:14 PM 6/13/2021 9;51 PM 6/13/2021 8:58 PM 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 What are the risks associated with the voucher program? What are 2d and 3d order affects? 6/13/2021 2:41 PM Why is federal money attractive when considering this solution? Are hotels/motels supportive? 8 What programs does the City of Carlsbad propose for homeless veterans? 6/13/2021 1:37 PM 9 How does providing free food/lodging and little enforcement discourage new homeless from 6/13/2021 11:01 AM arriving in droves to receive their free stuff? 10 Not sure police officers (Homeless officers) are trained and well-qualified to help homeless 6/13/2021 10:44 AM individuals who might have mental health problems. 11 Housing first? Is that really the problem? Again, what is the root cause, I submit it is not lack 6/13/2021 10:28 AM of affordable housing is the root cause. How is Carlsbad going to handle the ones with mental and/or drug issues? 12 None 13 What is the plan. 14 Get it together and do your job. Enforce laws and get the drug addicts out of town. If they are mentally ill commit them. 15 How long term is it? 16 None at this time 17 It seems quite clear. Affordable housing is an issue. 18 How will they keep crime around the voucher hotels under control so it doesn't spill over into local neighborhoods. 19 It won't work. 20 When the one year grant expires for hotel/motel housing, then...? 21 How will YOU pay for the plan? Decrease government payroll? 22 Why we are providing hotel vouchers instead of helping them get to shelters where they have accountability. 23 Are there rules to living in the hotels with voucher? No drugs/arrests 24 Which hotels and motels will vouchers be allowed at? How will newly homeless get housing 6/13/2021 10:19 AM 6/13/2021 10:13 AM 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 6/13/2021 5:45 AM 6/13/2021 1:57 AM 6/12/2021 10:07 PM 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 6/12/2021 8:08 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 108 of 256 39 /.84 Homeless Response Survey through help from the Community Resource Center? What is the Community Resource Center? I've never heard of that. 25 I think it seems like a well thought plan. I would wonder what would be offered/done if someone refuses a voucher 26 Are there long term plans for the treatment of the homeless or is it just relocating them elsewhere for the "look" of it. 27 What is being done to address drug use on the streets of south Carlsbad with some of the people experiencing homelessness? 28 Have you contacted the homeless campers currently living in our parks and on our sidewalks to see if they want housing first? Have you studied their needs and motivation to live here? They did not recently become homeless and I doubt they want housing that includes the support services you are planning. I support housing first for those identified homeless through channels that assess their situation. But that is a small percentage of the people I see living on our streets. I see many and have spoken to many that clearly choose to live unhomed so they can also live a lawless lifestyle through begging and theft. The general public, homeowners and renters are spending hard earned money on lighting, cameras and I'm sure weapons to protect their cars and property. We've had several murders and at least one serious fire tied to homeless in our neighborhoods. The plan states there will be a committee for oversight yet in person opportunities for feedback to the city council does not currently exist. Open up these meetings and listen to your constituents. Those that elect you and or pay your salaries. 29 What is being done to connect lower middle income individuals and families to find affordable housing? 30 Nine. All sounds great! Two social workers and more police! 31 How can I help? (Donations of food/clothing? Volunteer to help build/repair housing? Other support?) 32 No questions, seems like a very good plan. 33 Is there going to be some measure of "tough love" to go along with all these free services being offered? 34 Where will the temporary housing be located and how will the employees ensure that the individuals will stay in the shelter? 35 If we start with housing first, let's just stop now and save a lot of money & horrors in the future 36 I am interested to know what the consequences for a homeless person is who chooses not to take advantage of the services and remain on the streets. Also, what is the city doing about the trash, feces and needles left behind in public spaces. 37 What detailed information do you have to support this vague video message? 38 Why the aspect of community volunteerism does not appear to be included. 39 What if they do not except the help. How will you be able to get them off the streets and drugs against their will? 40 What will keep Carlsbad from being a magnet for more homeless people from other places? 41 What is the city going to do with people that don't want to take advantage of the programs noted? I've noticed that many homeless don't want to be gainfully employed and are here because it's a nice area. Carlsbad should not subsidize individuals and families that just want the free handouts. Carlsbad is a fairly affluent city, and its citizens have worked hard throughout their lives to be able to afford homes and the amenities offered in our city. I don't believe that many of the homeless are actually from Carlsbad and therefore, our city shouldn't be spending tax dollars on programs that historically haven't helped a majority of homeless people. Are we as Carlsbad residents paying for this plan through our property taxes? 42 none 43 I am concerned that the 12-month hotel voucher program is only an ineffective bandaid to the problem of homelessness in our community. Are you able to take a more proactive approach 6/12/2021 7:04 PM 6/12/2021 6:25 PM 6/12/2021 6:19 PM 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 6/12/2021 5:49 PM 6/12/2021 5:26 PM 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 6/12/2021 5:00 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 6/12/2021 4:43 PM 6/12/2021 4:22 PM 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 6/12/2021 4:05 PM 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 6/12/2021 2:48 PM 6/12/2021 1:35 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page.109 of 256 40 / 84 Homeless Response Survey by investing and partnering with an already proven, lauded, data driven and lauded — established program right here in North County— Solutions for Change? This would be a game changer for our city and we could be a model for other coties 44 It's not good 45 How do the homeless learn about these programs? 46 Is there an "employment" piece in the plan that can assist individuals gain employment? 47 What hotel(s) will you use for vouchers. What is the criteria for someone to receive a voucher. 48 What are you doing other than hiring homeless outreach team? Spending our tax money to hire more government employees is fine - as long as you can show the number. We have people to count how many we have. We want to see how much we reduce by hiring these government employees. 49 Which hotels and motels have been selected? Will there be security? 50 What is the plan of action to reduce and remove the homeless from Carlsbad to avoid that this ended like Venice Beach 51 How do we prevent people from other areas coming here because we offer assistance and overwhelm the program? 52 what opportunities for citizens to help with the plan are available? 53 Where they will be housed? 54 No 55 None 56 How are you going to provide services for the mentally ill 57 Not aware of plans. 58 How will the city plan work if & when the homeless person rejects/ refuses access to services offered? 59 How do you intend to address the homeless that choose not to go into the city's housing program? How does the city intend to deal with the homeless that are addicted to drugs and alcohol? How does the city intend to deal with the homeless that are mentally ill? 60 Don't wish to find myself in a hotel where former homeless are being housed. 61 Is it going to clear the city of vagrants? 62 None. Video answered 63 Why are we wasting money on pets? 64 What is the estimated number of homeless in Carlsbad and how nany people will be offered housing vouchers? 65 Where will new affordable housing be located? 66 None 67 Wow... an open invitation for a free hotel/house in Carlsbad... who wouldn't want that? How will this plan support the homeless to strengthen their ability to take care of themselves? What happens to those who use drugs or are alcoholics? Are they able to continue using while taking all these potential freebies? How do you handle the deluge once others find out about this plan? What if they just want to continue to hang out rather than be "housed?" All over the parks and streets? What is the total amount of federal funds (taxpayer dollars) to be used? Where/when do Carlsbad funds kick in? What happens after the homeless become comfortable with this "plan." How does the City plan to ease Out of the plan or is this a permanent budget line item? 68 Homelessness is a very complex issue and cannot be solved with more Federal Government "programs". Why not secure our borders before Inviting more homeless to be put up in hotels and motels!? 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:27 PM 6/12/2021 1:00 PM 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 6/12/2021 12:33 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 6/12/2021 11:10 AM 6/12/2021 11:07 AM 6/12/2021 9:09 AM 6/12/2021 8:54 AM 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 6/12/2021 8:40 AM 6/12/2021 8:31 AM 6/12/2021 6:48 AM 6/12/2021 6:25 AM 6/12/2021 5:48 AM 6/12/2021 5:14 AM 6/12/2021 12:11 AM 6/11/2021 10:42 PM 6/11/2021 9:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 110 of 256 41 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 69 Terrible plan. It will just result on bunch of completely trashed hotel rooms while drug addicts and mentally ill continue to live the same way they do outdoors! They need to be in facilities to get help until they can function in society. 70 How can we get them from peeing and pooping on our streets. Sleeping in cans lined on Avenida encinas and breaking into cars and homes 71 I personally think the city needs to double the amount of staff that is depicted in your video. 72 How transparent will the city of Carlsbad be with reporting the results of the program to the public? 73 Why the City encourages the people to participate, yet they ignore there pleas. 74 How realistic is it? 75 How to empower community wide response. How to educate kids about it. 76 Housing first is the successful program used in Finland. I am supportive. 77 Who pays when federal money stops? When do we get a vote? What is the success criteria of this program? What incentives are being given to people to get out of this program and live a productive life? How will you insure this is offered to Carlsbad residents and not incoming transients? How will you not allow incoming transients to create encampments near neighborhoods with families if refused? How will you keep families safe? Will you put drug abusers next to neighborhoods with families? Why won't you answer our questions and concerns at the town halls? 78 will the new community task force have a direct number to call and report problems or would we continue to call the non-emergency number for police? 79 Not nearly aggressive enough. 80 How could you possibly approve the motel voucher program when the entire community has made it clear that we object to it?! 81 None 82 Again, why does the city tolerate this criminal behavior and who is going to pay for your plan plus most homeless CHOOSE to be homeless 83 What mental health resources are part of the plan . 84 Why are homeless facilities being built within the village instead of next to the police department making it easier for the HOT Team to monitor? Based on the recent stats...there are 160 homeless and 15 individuals working on this project...11:1...Using a primary care model...homeless should be eliminated one year. Why is the goal to decrease homelessness by 50% (80 individuals in 5 years so low? That means that each of the 15 people working as members of the HOT will only successfully remove 1 person from the street per year? That is a very sad goal and not worthy of the resources the city of Carlsbad is allocating to this project. How "affordable" does housing have to be for homeless to be able to afford it? 85 Is there adequate funding for the plan, for several years, to ensure the city can implement it? As you mentioned in the video, solutions will take some. 86 How can we prevent people who don't want assistance from sleeping on our streets? 87 How will the city provide oversight and community protection now that a multitude of homeless will now fill hotels and motels instead of exiting shelters that are purpose built for homeless? 88 What is the outcome? How will this plan reduce homelessness and curb future homelessness (new individuals) 89 Need to take care of more homeless people 90 What research is being referenced? Has this approach worked anywhere else? 91 Why are you putting the homeless people near neighborhoods? You don't know if they are sex offenders or criminals and are putting our children at risk. 92 What is the city going to do about the chronic homeless who do not want help? They should 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:04 PM 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 6/11/2021 7:48 PM 6/11/2021 7:15 PM 6/11/2021 7:03 PM 6/11/2021 6:07 PM 6/11/2021 4:47 PM 6/11/2021 3:02 PM 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 6/11/2021 12:50 PM 6/11/2021 8:58 AM 6/11/2021. 8:22 AM 6/11/2021 8:14 AM 6/11/2021 7:56 AM 6/11/2021 5:50 AM 6/11/2021 4:51 AM 6/10/2021 11:44 PM 6/10/2021 10:32 PM 6/10/2021 10:25 PM 6/10/2021 9:29 PM 6/10/2021 9:11 PM 6/10/2021 9:10 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 111 of 256 42 184 Homeless Response Survey not be allowed to continually camp on streets and in the canyons. 93 How will you care for those experiencing mental health and addiction issues? Can you guarantee that they will get their pets back, for free, at any time they want? Will these resources actually be accessible or will you incorporate unrealistic standards for people to be able to qualify? 94 None. I hope it works. Our streets are not safe now due to the homeless. 95 When will it be safe to walk the Rail Trail again? 96 How will it be paid for? What about the people who disregard or refuse these new opportunities? Will those who harm or threaten harm be taken off the street? 97 Where will the vouchers be used? My understanding is There are a lot of issues at the local Carlsbad motels where vouchers are being used. 98 What are you really doing? The more the issue is "addressed " the worse it gets. Have you looked at successful cities and tried to emulate? 99 There aren't enough specifics given... How exactly do you encounter people in need of services? What are you doing to provide info re these services to residents in case we encounter someone in need? What are the statistics Housing First works? I hear it's a failed program. 100 Where are we in all these plans? 101 None. It sounds very comprehensive. 102 What happens, as is often the case, when voucher money runs out - what then? 103 Is this plan to provide vouchers/remove barriers supported by any research/data? No sources are provided in the video. Who pays for this? It's shouldn't be tax payers b/c we are already paying to clean up the mess left behind. How will this plan address the increase in crime that seems to mirror the increase in homelessness? 104 How fast will this program be implemented? We don't need uplifting videos, we need action now. And why is there funding for more police? Unsheltered folks don't need to be dealing with law enforcement. 105 What is done with those who are reluctant or simply refuse to use the provided resources? 106 Why would you consider putting housing for homeless within 500ft of an elementary school? 107 Why can't we keep the homeless out of and away from the public parks and athletic fields (specifically Holiday Park and Pine soccer and baseball fields)? It's unsafe for our kids. Also, many of the homeless in District 1 are actively "choosing" the lifestyle and aren't interested in seeking help for substance abuse or mental illness — what are we doing about them? 108 I have heard that the hotel voucher plan has resulted in an increase in crime in residential areas near the hotels. How is that being addressed? How soon until safe housing where people can stay with their pets will be available? 109 Have you considered another area to support the homeless instead of carlsbad village? We feel for them and we help them ourselves, in the proper way. Additionally, how do you keep letting Pine Ave Park continue to be unsafe? Bathrooms where the homeless are doing drugs and showering in the sinks. Our kids should be able to be at the park and feel safe! And so you know, there is no misinformation. We see with our own eyes how you are ruining the village. 110 Is there any prospect - any whatsoever - that someone will inject a note of reality into the plan? 111 why are we spending so many tax dollars on this 112 Will the city put homeless in any of the hotels on Avenida encinas? 113 What will be done if homeless people accept housing, but do not want to address the root cause of their homelessness? What will be done if this plan is proving to be ineffective - does the City have a plan to adjust course or modify their plan based on actual performance? 114 How do families use the resource for rehousing? How does the city know who becomes 6/10/2021 9:08 PM 6/10/2021 8:55 PM 6/10/2021 8:34 PM 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 6/10/2021 7:00 PM 6/10/2021 6:47 PM 6/10/2021 6:42 PM 6/10/2021 6:40 PM 6/10/2021 6:39 PM 6/10/2021 6:36 PM 6/10/2021 6:17 PM 6/10/2021 4:19 PM 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 6/10/2021 12:27 PM 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 6/10/2021 10:43 AM 6/10/2021 10:39 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 112 of 256 43 / 84 Homeless Response Survey homeless in a timely manner? 115 How are you advocating for the homeowners? 116 Have they studied other states programs that have been successful? 117 Are there going to be timelines set in place that keep the person who has received a one year voucher to meet requirements such as therapy, job seeking, etc. so that enough progress towards self-sufficiency is being made during that one year time? 118 Why no required sobriety testing, mandatory medication and treatment for those we house? Why allow drug/alcohol abuse by those we shelter? 119 When will it move to an action plan 120 What is the research that suggests the "old model" does not work? 121 How does the plan address those individuals who are homeless by choice or those who don't fall into a priority category? 122 do not do it 123 Will there be definite goals and endpoints? Will the people be given a deadline as far as when to figure out where they will go next? Will there be "wet houses" - houses where people can shoot up at will? I don't want this in our community. 124 Is there data to support free housing? Does it enable homelessness? 125 What are the measurable goals of the city's plan and how will the plan's progress be shared with the city residents. 126 Why would you do Housing First when it fails so often and so many places at high cost? I have followed the homeless issue closely for several years and I think it is a disaster that Carlsbad is doing Housing First which has failed in LA, Seattle, San Francisco to name a few. I cannot and will not support this plan. https://www.heritage.org/housing/report/the-housing-first- approach-has-failed-time-reform-federal-policy-and-make-it-work https://calmatters.org/commentary/2020/03/california-homeless-housing-first-policy-is-failing/ 127 Can you explore staging a Cal Fire helicopter at Palomar airport during red flag warnings? This would significantly reduce response time in North County, instead of waiting for support from Ramona or Brown field 128 How will new federal funding referred to in today's (June 9) City Manager update be integrated into the activities outlined in the video? How will the City monitor the building of multi-level apartments/condos to insure they include affordable housing? 129 I stopped the video halfway through. I couldn't continue. It is beautifully done to paint an idyllic picture of homeless life in Carlsbad. NOT REALISTIC. Why in the world are you creating all of this for the homeless in such a city as Carlsbad. We, the residents, are paying extremely high taxes to give EVERYTHING free to the homeless. They should be moved to another part of the country where the cost of living is not so high. They should be moved to another part of the country where they are not being housed for free, smack dab in the middle of residential areas. I do not for the life of me understand your way of thinking. You are encouraging them to come to Carlsbad. Why not? Everything is free here. You are in the process of ruining a beautiful city. Move them to a different part of the country with a cheaper cost-of-living. 130 I am a sister of a 60 year old lady that is homeless i recently found out and has been for several years in your area. Your efforts and assistance has been so wonderful 131 The city's plan seems like it's going to invite even more homeless people. Providing free hotel rooms in a coastal town is homeless people bait. 132 What is the City doing to improve the common perception that affordable/low income housing is a negative for a neighborhood? 133 Plan looks good but only if the results come. Most concerned with the homeless who refuse help as they stay on the streets. 134 My girlfriends and I are now afraid to walk the boardwalk early in the morning. We used to have police walk down there, but haven't seen them for a few years. 6/10/2021 10:31 AM 6/10/2021 9:27 AM 6/10/2021 8:52 AM 6/10/2021 8:51 AM 6/10/2021 7:46 AM 6/10/2021 7:33 AM 6/10/2021 6:33 AM 6/10/2021 6:06 AM 6/10/2021 2:02 AM 6/10/2021 12:52 AM 6/9/2021 9:44 PM 6/9/2021 8:32 PM 6/9/2021 7:50 PM 6/9/2021 7:07 PM 6/9/2021 6:22 PM 6/9/2021 6:05 PM 6/9/2021 5:57 PM 6/9/2021 5:49 PM 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 6/9/2021 5:23 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 113 of 256 44 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 135 they require people to follow rules and get training to better themselves and not just live free off the tax payers 136 Why welcome vagrants here? 137 How does the housing first and voucher program prevent more homelessness? What prevents more people/homeless coming into Carlsbad to secure free housing and benefits? It is natural for humans to gravitate to solutions that meet their needs, such as free housing. So, with the housing first program that is being proposed, what prevents more people/homeless coming into Carlsbad to secure free housing and benefits, resulting in more homelessness in Carlsbad? 138 I appreciate the City's efforts toward longterm planning, but we have an emergency on our hands. My question is, what can we do right now, in the coming days and weeks, to address the increasingly aggressive individuals on our streets? They have rights and needs, but so do those of us who live here. 139 With the hotel voucher program, will they be routinely drug testing before they house people? They shouldn't be housing those that are using drugs. What is the role of la posadas men's shelter off of faraday? Will that be physically housing homeless?? Or just providing support to them Why are none of the homeless problems in Carlsbad discussed on the news? Are we hiding it to protect our image as a nice town? A woman stabbed someone by the library. Not reported. Home invasions by homeless- not reported. People jumped in the village at 9pm on a Saturday. Not reported. A man attacked with a hammer. Not reported. Absurd. 140 How will all the new services be paid for? Will they result in tax increases for Carlsbad - residents? 141 If the city has this great plan for homelessness, will it attract more homeless people from other areas that want assistance? How will you discourage people from taking advantage of the program - for example those who are only looking for a free handout? 142 question is primarily of timing: this plan will be enacted how quickly and for how long? 143 Has this been thought through carefully? Wouldn't this money be better spent by investing in existing programs that can be expanded rather than creating more overhead/bureaucracy. 144 I would like to know what its plan is for bringing homelessness to 0%. 145 unsure 146 What are the success/failure statistics for these programs in similar cities? 147 Has the proposed approach worked in other jurisdictions? 148 Is the city supporting people that are not citizens of the US? 149 What accountability programs will those who receive vouchers be held to? Will they have curfews when in hotels, shelters? Will we have an additional family shelter made available? Will the housing and organs have an end point...requiring homeless to either resolve issues or move on? 150 When will this be put into action? 151 How many units will be built? 152 Not sure 153 How will people with mental illness be handled? 154 It seems like mental illness is a largely under addressed problem 155 How does a city with the lowest cost of a home at $675000 handle homeless? It is nearly an impossible task. Help those who want to be good citizens and purge those who do not want to be helped. Send them back to Iraq, LA, Mexico or where ever they are from. We cannot fix those who do not want to be fixed. Does city council have courage to help those who want to change to a clean lifestyle and rid of those who do not want to change and live drug free. Do not enourage more to come here. 6/9/2021 5:19 PM 6/9/2021 5:17 PM 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:58 PM 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:37 PM 6/9/2021 4:33 PM 6/9/2021 4:24 PM 6/9/2021 4:13 PM 6/9/2021 4:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:10 PM 6/9/2021 4:04 PM 6/9/2021 3:46 PM 6/9/2021 9:56 AM 6/9/2021 6:54 AM 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 6/8/2021 11:00 PM 6/8/2021 10:06 PM 6/8/2021 8:00 PM 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 156 Increase crime 6/8/2021 7:14 PM 157 Do we really think this will be enough? Social workers, mental health specialists... 6/8/2021 6:13 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 114 of 256 45 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 158 Why doesn't it get the families of the homeless involved? Why does every problem have to be "solved" by the government at great expense? 159 do we have social workers to help them if needed? how do we get them into homes of their own? how much low cost housing is available in carlsbad? Actual sites counted, for persons earning less than $10,000 a year. is there a plan for disaster housing in place? 160 What is the mission of the CPD Homeless Outreach Team, how are they funded, and what are the metrics of their successes. 161 What do we do for those who refuse help?? As a sanctuary state, how can we afford this plan?? 162 Prevent hotel voucher program to be used near neighborhoods. i.e. Motel 6 on avenida encinas. Removing RVs from our public streets and neighborhoods. 163 Why make Carlsbad a magnate for all the criminal activities that comes with this 164 Specific timelines. What do we do to keep homeless people from other cities from coming to ours? 165 What are the success metrics. 166 What is the city going to do about those individuals who have no intention of seeking a permanent solution? Why does the city think prime real estate in the Village, close to beaches is appropriate site for affordable/temporary housing 167 1. Who Makes up the Homeless Subcommittee? 2. If the City believes Housing 1st is effective, why is law enforcement the primary lead on working with the unsheltered? Shouldn't the leads here be housing specialists and licensed practitioners with police as support? All are certainly needed, the power structure gives me pause. 168 It appears to be very well thought out and based on facts. 169 The voucher program is a tax payer funded rat hole that puts drug users and the mentally challenged in a place out of the weather but doesn't solve the problem. The county has closed most mental health facilities. The video seemed to be a great talking point paper but no specific solutions. There's no accountability for those caught stealing or damaging personal property. The - don't do that again - isn't working. 170 What is the plan to help the mentally ill if there aren't any mental health facilities in our area where they can be taken?. 171 Still unclear on how they will provide proper rehabilitation 172 Housing is a first step. However, I do not believe doing it piecemeal — housing individuals in motel/hotel accommodations — is the answer. And certainly not in residential neighborhoods. 173 Too complicated 174 None 175 What are ways that the city can create more opportunities for the community to get involved? 176 How will you protect law-abiding citizens from violent criminals who happen to be homeless? How do your plans comply with Megan's Law? How do you prevent another crime hot spot? 177 Will there be a mental health facility be an option for not only those who are in the voucher program, but especially for those who continue to live on the streets begging for money and high on drugs? If they do not want to participate in the program to help them find permanent housing and assimilate back into our community with skills to find employment, they should not be allowed to continue begging (I.e, daily occurrence for one middle aged woman who sits on the sidewalk smoking and drinking her Starbucks at CVD and the Blvd and jumps up when cars stop at the traffic light and goes car to car with her hands outstretched. She also begs from anyone walking past her, and the homeless men who sleep on the benches at the beach and are high on drugs every day). They have problems that aren't being addressed when they won't cooperate with the city's programs to help them. Residents and vacationers are the ones who are negatively impact. Throughout the city there is more crime (brutal deaths, cars burglarized in the middle of the night repeatedly, home invasions, etc.). We want to help people get better, but shouldn't be fearful living in our community. 6/8/2021 3:53 PM 6/8/2021 3:27 PM 6/8/2021 2:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 6/8/2021 2:20 PM 6/8/2021 12:04 PM 6/8/2021 11:43 AM 6/8/2021 11:21 AM 6/8/2021 11:17 AM 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 6/8/2021 8:43 AM 6/8/2021 6:54 AM 6/7/2021 10:04 PM 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:24 PM 6/7/2021 7:33 PM 6/7/2021 6:03 PM 6/7/2021 5:58 PM 6/7/2021 5:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:49 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 115 of 256 46 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 178 I suspect that the drug use problem is causing most of the homelessness. There has to be a 6/7/2021 8:43 AM way to address those people, who are also likely to be causing the extreme increase in theft in our community. There was a an attempted break in of my home in the middle of the night & I doubt it was someone homeless. I totally sympathize with that problem, but our coastal community is a tourist destination and it REALLY reflects badly on Carlsbad. A fact of life is that I would love to live in La Jolla or Coronado or Rancho Santa Fe, but I cannot afford it and therefore I can't live there. I'm really not sure why it's OK for the homeless and drug addicts to do so and with so much help from our tax payer money to make it possible to make Carlsbad their home. After living in various zip codes in Carlsbad for over 30 yrs, I am seriously considering moving. BTW, I love all that La Posada represents and understand it is expanding with the City's help. I am very happy about that. I have been donating for many years to La Posada and will continue to do so. Thank you for asking. I know this is a very difficult problem and I support the police and all they are trying to do. 179 Is the major cost factor providing shelter/temp housing? seems like a lot of money being spent 617/2021 8:29 AM but unsure about outcomes 180 How will the city support our amazing police force to follow and enforce our existing codes of 6/6/2021 4:37 PM law and public nuisance complaints as related to mentally ill homeless people. 181 Do you have any thoughts for those, who-like I mentioned above, self-acknowledge that they 6/6/2021 3:43 PM prefer/choose the homeless lifestyle, and opt not to take advantage of the many programs already available to them? 182 Where is the data demonstrating the long-term efficacy of Housing First? It is not enough to 6/6/2021 1:10 PM say it is a better alternative. Permanent housing for the homeless with appropriate support services costs more than $500k per unit. Even assuming housing first is the best approach, how can the city possibly afford to pursue a housing first model at that price. 183 We need to devote the money needed to provide the alternate shelters, so that we can insist 6/6/2021 12:40 PM they not camp on public spaces around the City. 184 None, very thorough. 6/5/2021 9:16 PM 185 Why can't you find another hotel away from the beach areas to house people in. Again I don't . 6/5/2021 5:58 PM live by the motel on Ave encinas, BUT I do see the point of those that do and this is not a good option for the community or for the homeless. 186 On paper and video the plan sounds like a step in the right direction; however, talking about it 6/5/2021 4:54 PM doesn't resolve anything. When will this plan be put into action so results are seen? What schooling and credentials will the new personnel have? Or are you training them? Law Enforcement needs more than just a few additional personnel trained in outreach and social work/mental health. Why have only a few additional personnel with that type of expertise been added. In a city as large as Carlsbad, many more are needed. 187 I so appreciate the city has a plan. What is the metric that will be used to know if the plan is 6/5/2021 4:23 PM working and what is the city's ultimate goal with repsect to the homeless population in Carlsbad? 188 What levels/categories of services are being considered? What residential neighborhoods or 6/5/2021 3:34 PM public spaces will be impacted by the levels of service? Giving a hotel voucher to someone who lost their job is different than giving a voucher to mentally unstable and/or drug-addicted individuals The hardcore population of homeless require mental/medical services in tandem with safe housing -- or you are wasting dollars on bandaids. - How is this being addressed? - Are public housing centers with onsite services being considered? An apartment building with onsite medical/social services seems a more efficient solution and safer for the surrounding communities. Housing needs to be clean and safe with access to services, they do not need to be a half mile from the beach. What neighborhoods will be impacted? - What locations are being considered? 189 Will our taxes go up to fund the program and personnel? 6/5/2021 12:26 PM 190 Do we have a drug rehab facility? 6/5/2021 11:49 AM 191 "Rapidly rehouse"?? How are you going to do that? 6/5/2021 11:10 AM 192 Is an anticipated time line for noticeable progress? Will Carlsbad become a haven for new 6/5/2021 11:02 AM homeless people because of anticipated successes? June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 116 of 256 47 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 193 What is the timeline for implementation? 194 How do you help people who do not want help? 195 Why are you putting homeless people in areas where Carlsbad residents live with their families putting them at risk? Why is it that I had to work hard to be able to live in a place like Carlsbad and you want to give housing to low income people likely resulting in increased crime? People should live in the areas Of San Diego county that they can afford. 196 Why no temporary interim camps sep up by National Guard with centralized services on city property that least effects residents, allowing better enforcement for chronic Refusers of service? When cost benefit analysis done, will it include costs from all city Departments? Where are the most homeless located? 197 What is the current status/success so far? How many people re-housed to date? What obstacles are hindering rollout? 198 Why can't you get a group of people that were homeless at one point and were able to get out and return to a normal life? 199 Will assistance for 40 families/individuals be enough? 200 How will the city deal with the homeless who have a mental illness and don't want help? 201 How will you address the chronic homeless people that don't want to be houses. 202 Budget to actual spreadsheet to track income / expense, columns: current, last month, % of change, total year to-date to, annual budget and % of change, accompanied by a brief narrative for any change for every line item. Then have monthly finance meeting to discuss what is work or not, fluctuations from budget and determine needed changes. Great way fir every one involved to get the same information and contribute to solutions. 203 How do we ensure people that are helped, become self-sufficient within a reasonable time? 204 How do you create "affordable housing": in a city like Carlsbad? Are there time limits on how long someone can stay in it? I didn't see anything about requiring job training for those capable of having it, as part of being eligible for benefits. Are these new committees addressing getting rid of the homeless encampments which are unsafe, unclean, & fire hazards? 205 Is anything being done about people living on the streets in vehicles? Seems much better to • get this group consolidated in the interests of public health and safety. 206 Not a question but believe that hotel vouchers are not the answer. 207 It sounds like an excellent plan. What is the procedure when an officer approaches a homeless person? 208 How is the city going to identify address addiction and mental illness in the homeless population? Is the city going to address the increase in crime near hotels participating in voucher program? How will this affect tourist's hotel stay experience? 209 They seem to be in a rush, why? I have not heard of a bond to raise money from taxes to build affordable housing program with services for the handful of true homeless, why? 210 What are you going to do about making the village area safe. Are the homeless in carlsbad more important than the tax payers in the city? 211 Are there plans for another homeless shelter in Cbad for women and children? 212 What percentage is federal funding? How much are taxpayers paying? 213 What is the major plan to help these people that do not consider themselves community members. If they did consider themselves community members would they take more care in our city? 214 1. How do you plan to continue the 1 year hotel housing plan when word of its existence spreads and draws more homeless to Carlsbad? 2. Why are our police forced to work with their hands tied behind their backs with regards tO enforcing loitering and homeless encampments? 215 How can the city stop encouraging more transients from relocating to Carlsbad from other areas? 6/5/2021 10:43 AM 6/5/2021 10:05 AM 6/5/2021 8:38 AM 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 6/5/2021 4:02 AM 6/4/2021 10:25 PM 6/4/2021 8:09 PM 6/4/2021 7:53 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:33 PM 6/4/2021 7:30 PM 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 6/4/2021 12:33 PM 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 6/4/2021 11:16 AM 6/3/2021 10:03 PM 6/3/2021 7:51 PM 6/3/2021 12:42 PM 6/3/2021 11:50 AM 6/3/2021 10:00 AM 6/3/2021 9:05 AM 6/3/2021 2:27 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 117 of 256 48 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 216 Are homeless going to be held to a sober and drug free lifestyle as to maximize their chances of success and permanent shelter? 217 Are there designated areas assigned for lower income housing, and do we have a number for our homeless population. Does the homeless population cause an increase in crime? 218 How long does the voucher program provide and individual or family with housing. 30 to 90 days is probably not long enough for them to get back on their "feet" and would just be a band aid fix. 6 months to a year is probably needed. 219 none 220 How do we deal with the homeless that want to remain homeless? 221 Is the city working regionally to take advantage of the economy of scale, both in projects and legislative advocacy? 222 What is the city doing to protect the taxpayers who have to watch their money going down the drain as committee after committee thinks of ways to spend our money on people who have no desire to be helped. Affordable housing is a leftist term for destroying property value. 223 How are we keeping non-city residents from coming to Carlsbad to take advantage of the services we are offering? The concern is that we are becoming a sanctuary city and attracting the homeless from other cities. 224 How are we prioritizing evidence based drub rehab and mental health in our response? How are we vetting nonprofits? 225 What solutions have come out of all the money allocated for homelessness? I don't think more outreach and social workers are conducive for solving the problem. Why do we need more workers to tell the homeless that we don't have homes for them? The organizations you allocate money to aren't solving the problem either. Why keep doing it. 226 What is the short term solution to secure our community? Kids parks, homes around the village, the village core? Long term plan does NOT address short term dangers. 227 I guess the one thing that is not mentioned is the financial cost to the city. 228 How does the city propose to limit the amount of homeless who then choose to come to Carlsbad because of the many benefits provided? 229 Are shelters located in areas where services are focused? Can the city press the management of the farmers market downtown to accept food assistance credits (Cal Fresh) in order to increase access to better nutrition? This is a county policy, but not currently implemented. 230 How much good money are you going to throw after bad? 231 What happens to the people that fail the program, that do not want the assistance for long term goals? 232 Is the cities plan to use the rezoned areas of carlsbad upscale neighborhoods for the temporary housing? 233 Where would encampments be allowed if anywhere? 234 Why not have the voucher program come with shorter stay, background check and accountability? 235 How are referrals made? 236 What degree of reduction of the problem has been shown to date in contrast to an exacerbation by encouraging homeless individuals to relocate here. 237 How will you reduce the homeless population 238 Why is the city allowing our parks to become homeless encampments? Magee park and Magee House have been taken over by homeless people. 239 Is there also an education & training option available 240 With all of the wonderful planned programs, when does the national ad campaign start for attracting yet more homeless to the city? 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 6/2/2021 4:48 PM 6/2/2021 4:44 PM 6/2/2021 12:44 PM 6/2/2021 12:23 PM 6/212021 11:39 AM 6/2/2021 9:40 AM 6/2/2021 9:00 AM 6/1/2021 10:28 PM 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 6/1/2021 5:07 PM 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 6/1/2021 2:46 PM 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 6/1/2021 1:38 PM 6/1/2021 12:30 PM 6/1/2021 12:19 PM 6/1/2021 8:54 AM 6/1/2021 8:12 AM 6/1/2021 8:08 AM 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 6/1/2021 7:38 AM 6/1/2021 7:37 AM 6/1/2021 7:29 AM 5/31/2021 11:34 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 118 of 256 49 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 241 How soon after the voucher program is implemented, will the social services aspects start? Examples: (Drug, Alcohol treatment, job training, life skill training, med evaluation, referral, treatment, screening of applicants for commitment to transitional housing) Is there anything which will void a person's suitability for the program? How will you respond to criminal behavior within the voucher program communities, within and surrounding the locations? Why is there only a few social workers? Why are voucher programs situated near schools and parks? What if the community as a whole, does not agree which adopting this program? What will you consider to be a successful/unsuccessful program? Why did the city adopt this program when we have a very large money source external to this? In other words, we didn't need the FEMA money, and didn't have a large homeless population to begin with. 242 How do you plan on dealing with the homeless who refuse services and housing because they don't want to obey a curfew and get sober? Will you allow them to continue to damage our community and continue to make it unsafe and unsanitary? 243 How do you know $$ for this program goes to people who prior to being homeless lived or worked in Carlsbad? 244 Why is our Hard earned money being spent on this.. 245 After watching the video, my question is how are the new hires prepared to deal with the mentally ill. I also wonder why it is our problem. I'd also like to see some of the hbmeless do their part to clean up the city. 246 What are the plans for the drug and alcohol and people that don't want a job or services? 247 We'll attract more homeless if we house them. 248 Is there consideration for drug/alcohol and mental health services? What research has gone into propsed plans so far and do they known if the homeless wanting housing? 249 How do you plan to address the homeless who are doing drugs and creating a serious health and safety situation for local residents ? 250 None 251 Why is the City ADDING resources (.i.e. more staff) instead of shifting personnel to address needs of the city? Throwing money at a problem does not solve it. 252 Why does Carlsbad need to provide low cost housing when it is available in Vista, Escondido and Valley Center? 253 so it looks like you believe people are homeless because they can't find a home? Wow. What studies do you have regarding the actual case of homelessness in Carlsbad ? loss of job? mental health, addiction issues.. .etc... 254 Focus on families with children 255 1. Until you separate the "Homeless" from the Drug Addicts and the Mentally III the problem will not be solved. 2. What exactly is Affordable Housing? What amount of Rent do you think a person who is now homeless can afford? 256 Affordable housing will ONLY work for people who have lost their home and are truly homeless and in need and want of help...not individuals who are drug addicts or have mental health issues. 257 I am frustrated that people are feeding the "homeless" in MacGee park and Holiday park. I do not want to have them also feeding homeless at our new park. 258 What is the "specialized program in place" exactly? 259 What are it's plans to deal with the ones that refuse services and continue to squat in our public places continuing their destructive lifestyle? 260 What do you plan on to enforce removal of squatters. 261 What's being done to keep them out of canyons and parks 262 Its sounds good but how long will this take and how fast can it be implemented? 263 Why are homeless allowed to stay in hotels in areas that impact communities and 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 5/31/2021 9:37 PM 5/31/2021 6:28 PM 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 5/31/2021. 3:25 PM 5/3312021 3:10 PM 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 5/31/2021 1:27 PM 5/31/2021 1:05 PM 5/31/2021 12:25 PM 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 5/31/2021 11:17 AM 5/31/2021 10:59 AM 5131/2023. 10:52 AM 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 5/31/2021 10:30 AM 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 5/31/2021 8:40 AM 5/31/2021 8:32 AM 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 5/31/2021 8:23 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 119 of 256 50 / 84 Homeless Response Survey businesses? 264 there doesn't seem to be overview of each homeless person to make sure they get services and they are not committing crimes 265 Why does the city think this plan will get rid of the homeless in our town? What is plan B if this doesn't work? 266 How is this going to be different than attempts that haven't worked in the past? Can you require unsheltered residents to move into shelters/housing? Many prefer street living and probably would not go voluntarily. What is the plan for dealing with mental health and drug addiction issues? Are there mental health beds available? Will there be government sponsored rehab? 267 What are you doing with the increase of thefts? 268 Are the 2 new police officers and social workers actually going to take action if the beneficiaries of our generosity decide to continue taking illegal drugs? 269 do you have any examples of where your "housing first" or voucher programs have worked or do they simply attract more homeless to the area? 270 Which hotels will house the homeless? Will it increase the number of people begging on the streets in the area near those hotels? Will this also make Carlsbad a magnet to attract more homeless from other areas that don't provide as much support? 271 I like the plan for those wanting help.What is the research that 'housing first is successful? What can be done to eliminate the criminal element in the encampments and remove these people from our community? 272 Will there be background checks? What about the homeless that don't want help? Where will the hotel be located? 273 Where is the incentive to become a part of the rest of the community? How about part time work cleaning up the areas that the homeless have taken over? 274 How does giving people a hotel room make things better? 275 Will you make our parks safe for us to use? 276 right off the bat, this won't take a long tem begin enforcement. post notices, clean up parks and encampments. patrol them heavily, no more illegal camping. stop ruining carlsbad with lack of enforcement. 277 How soon can we expect tangible results? 278 What % of homelessness have mental issues? 279 Why are we housing people that aren't residents ? 280 What are the priorities and why has the city not taken action to this growing problem? 281 What can we honestly hope as a positive outcome for many of these individuals? 282 There are many homeless people who do not want help. How will you enforce getting them off the streets? 283 Why are we spending so much money on vouchers when a majority of homeless don't want housing? 284 Your plans are not working, why are you making it worse? 285 What's our annual budget to manage the homeless situation? How many beds versus non transient homeless people in carlsbad? At what point do we stop accepting homeless? How many of the current homeless are actually Carlsbad residents? Why would we need to provide resources to homeless that are not from carlsbad 286 while incentives are good, where does the homeless return the favors with a work program to keep them busy on basic city tasks. 287 There are some people who want to live the "nomad" life. How does the city address those with vehicles?? 5/31/2021 8:17 AM 5/31/2021 8:13 AM 5/31/2021 7:43 AM 5/31/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 7:20 AM 5/31/2021 7:17 AM 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 5/31/2021 7:04 AM 5/31/2021 7:03 AM 5/31/2021 12:49 AM 5/30/2021 11:57 PM 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 5/30/2021 10:45 PM 5/30/2021 9:02 PM 5/30/2021 8:57 PM 5/30/2021 8:46 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM 5/30/2021 7:11 PM 5/30/2021 6:43 PM 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 5/30/2021 6:32 PM 5/30/2021 6:30 PM 5/30/2021 6:11 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 120 of 256 51 /84 Homeless Response Survey 288 What is being done to get people off drugs? Families fleeing domestic violence don't need to be put in hotels next to meth users. The people I knew who were homeless ALL had family that would help them but were too ashamed to admit marriage failed, lost job, failed rehab. What is the ratio of homeless response team police officers:homeless people? 289 Can you implement this faster? It's happening too slowly. Every night you could round up everyone sleeping outside(Magee House & other known areas) take them to motels & get the program going! Those that refuse get dealt with through mental health—need facilties. 290 How can the City put out this video when they know there are differing studies that show other methods are effective. Housing First caused a huge uptick in homeless overdose deaths in San Francisco. The stats the City is putting out regarding Housing First only applies to the recipients who CHOSE to participate in services. Services, sobriety, and being drug free are not required and that's why this plan doesn't work. Putting homeless people in a free hotel room and then closing the door on them does nothing to help the issue. 291 Why does it seem the more money spent, the larger the problem becomes? 292 Some people choose to be homeless and do not want help. What will the city do with those people? 293 What does long term assistance mean? 294 This seems like a good long term plan but I feel it won't be accomplished in my lifetime. Increased crime and homelessness need to be addressed maybe differently now. How do we keep homeless camps from being set up in the hills by our homes? 295 Will the city allow for increased density around transit centers such as the village and pointsettia train stations? 296 How will we Fund the gap when federal assistance runs out 297 What is the city doing about providing support for domestic violence relating to homelessness? 298 Which hotels and neighborhoods will you be placing people in? What code of conduct are you requiring? 299 -What part of Carlsbad will hotels be located that vouchers can be used? Hopefully not all in the Village. -When will the police bike and foot patrols begin in the Village? Hopefully, soon - it will be so much more effective than patrol cars. -What can I do to help solve the problem of homelessness? -Who do I call for trash pick up? -Who do I call for a homeless person that needs mental health help? -Does Carlsbad have an ordinance that prohibits tents on sidewalks and parking lots? Hopefully, yes and hopefully it will be enforced. -After June 15th, will Carlsbad enforce parking restrictions? Will Carlsbad post and limit parking hours in the public lot on Roosevelt next to Chase Bank? Will the portable toilet be removed from that lot? -Are alleys public property? Or private? For instance the location behind Bank of America in the Village where numerous homeless people sit most of the day and night. -What can, or will Carlsbad do to discourage churches in the Village from enabling/encouraging the homeless during the day, only to leave many on the streets all night? 300 What's the indirect cost impact the tourism industry? Meaning, when word gets out that a motel is in the program, the nice "Lego Land Family", will not visit. The only motel patrons we will be drug dealers, prostitution, and theft. What is the dollar impact look like from loss of tourism dollars when Carlsbad is no longer perceived as a safe vacation destination? 301 Which hotels are the vouchers for? Is there mandatory integrating class/services required so people are not reliant long term on the city vouchers? In an affluent area like this for will there be hosting affordability measures for the homeless? They should be encouraged to move to less expensive areas. Are the programs for natives of Carlsbad/San Diego? We don't want to encourage vagrants from different areas. 302 The Housing First approach seems.appropriate. However, what can be done about someone who will not even go into housing? Also, when will the housing be available on a permanent basis? 303 I don't want us to enable the homeless so much that more and more of them come here. I don't want us to become the next Venice Beach. 304 What are the requirement around getting into the voucher program 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 5/30/2021 5:59 PM 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 5/30/2021 4:59 PM 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 5/30/2021 8:48 AM 5/29/2021 5:48 PM 5/29/2021 5:38 PM 5/29/2021 1:57 PM 5/29/2021 1:47 PM 5/29/2021 1:29 PM 5/29/2021 1:25 PM 5/29/2021 12:21 PM 5/29/2021 11:55 AM 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 5/29/2021 9:44 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 121 of 256 52 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 5/29/2021 8:14 AM 305 Is housing limited to people who are from Carlsbad? How can the city prevent a great increase in homeless people coming from other areas? ( To prevent the problems seen in many other coastal cities in CA) 306 IS THE HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM ACTING AS A MAGNET, DRAWING HOMELESS FROM OTHER AREAS AND INCREASING CBS HOMELESS POPULATION? 307 Shirt and long term goals 308 How will the City determine those who REALLY want to get off the streets vs. those who prefer to stay on the streets? 309 So, what makes the city think the homeless will do any better staying in the provided housing than they did in their original housing which they were unable to hold on to due to the variety of underlying issues outlined above. 310 How many homeless does the city have? How many of them can go into housing/motels now? 311 How is the city going to solve this issue? 312 How do you control and stop it. 313 How much is it costing the taxpayers? How do we know that once we house currently homeless people more don't move here to replace them. 314 Why Carlsbad's crime has spiked over the past three years. Why should I vote for people who do not protect the citizens of Carlsbad? 315 Is there a plan to create a website for Carlsbad residents that addresses the multitude of challenges with homelessness? Specifically, it should have a user friendly, interactive Carlsbad District Map where residents can voice concerns such as identifying locations of homeless encampments. This would be a very beneficial tool particularly for parents to be informed and advise their children to avoid those areas. 316 Housing first has been the model used for over 20 years, during which the number of homeless has exploded. Why do you think implenting a failing program is appropriate? Will you be notifying us of which hotels/motels you will be using for the voucher program? We have a right to know. Given the recent uptick in crime on Avenida Encinas, where motor homes camp for days and motels cater to cash/no id required guests, how do you plan on keeping neighborhoods near your voucher hotels safe? Since you will allow drug users into your voucher program, how will you keep drug dealers from the area? They know how to find their customers. • 317 If the person doesn't want to use a hotel voucher or stay at a shelter are they allowed to remain in Carlsbad? Will Carlsbad residents be notified if a hotel in their neighborhood is housing homeless via the voucher program. 318 How to stratify and identify homeless individuals based on the following: 1 Due to loss of financial resources or health 2. Addiction to drugs or alcohol 3. Significant Mental Health Issues 4. Preferences for the freedoms and lack of responsibility The benefits of housing before treatment will only work for those willing to participate and all will not be due to the factors causing their homeless ess 319 Do other regional cities have similar plans or will Carlsbad attract so many people here because of these programs that they will prove ineffective or unsustainable. 320 What accountability do the homeless have in order to be in the program and to stay in the program. 321 I was not able to access it. 322 Seems a lot like what Oceanside is doing 323 What happens to the homeless who just want to use the vouchers but not the programs aimed at helping them? 324 Won't the City's plan just make homelessness the new form of welfare? 325 Why must you put everything in District 1?? We need beds but spread it around the city, please. 5/29/2021 8:13 AM 5/29/2021 7:29 AM 5/29/2021 6:10 AM 5/28/2021 9:58 PM 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 5/28/2021 9:28 PM 5/28/2021 9:07 PM 5/28/2021 8:39 PM 5/28/2021 8:34 PM 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 5/28/2021 7:33 PM 5/28/2021 7:17 PM 5/28/2021 6:52 PM 5/28/2021 6:43 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 6:15 PM 5/28/2021 6:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:09 PM 5/28/2021 6:08 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 122 of 256 53 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 326 Do you plan on asking homeless to not sleep and/or encamp on city benches, on the sidewalks, in parks, on the trail off of Tamarack, and near the lagoon? 327 How much of this is already in place? How quickly can the rest of it be implemented? 328 Does it include treatment, job search? 329 The city is repeating the same tactics that have been proven not to be effective in other communities 330 How many homeless people donwe have in our community and what percentage of them can be assisted with our current plan? 331 Parking these people in motels near homes is devaluing our property values. And scaring tourists, too many homeless gathering around the buildings. 332 Has the City considered that the numerous benefits and programs being offered could be exacerbating the problem by attracting more homeless? Has the City considered the ramifications of all of these programs on the tax payers? 333 Sounds great, what are we doing to support the mental health? 334 What a waste of time that video was! I'm no more informed than I was before, just a lot of nice- sounding gobbledygook. How much did you spend on it? 335 How are you distinguishing mental health issues vs. loss of income? 336 Why is camping and loitering on public property tolerated? 337 Where is money coming from for these services? What do we do for those not wanting to move into hotels? 338 Not in my neighborhood 339 How much is this costing me? What steps are you taking to ensure sanitation at the hotels to be sure this doesnt impact our tourism industry? 340 How will you address homeless camps in our open space areas and nature preserves? 341 Why do you have more cops than social workers proposed to address needs in your program? Homelessness requires social services...not more cops. 342 Did the city consult the residents before implementing this plan? What is the plan? Why does our city need this plan? Are the homeless people originally from Carlsbad? If not, where? • 343 Who's paying for this plan? As a taxpayer I don't believe these people are carlsbad citizens just down on their luck, they seem to be coming from somewhere else. 344 Can we make encampments illegal? 345 Now that there are more criminals drawn to our town due to "programs" what does the city plan to do to keep our taxpaying, voting residents safe? Our neighborhood of Waters End just had to sign our kids up for self defense classes due to the increase in crime and assault in our beautiful community. Do these ambitious politicians want to foot the bill for these classes? 346 Will the plan be proactive and rid our City of this problem? We don't want the plan to encourage more homeless to come to our city. 347 Where are these places? It would be important for safety to know what to expect when we're in those areas 348 Is Carlsbad coordinating with adjacent cities for a comprehensive approach? 349 Will the hotels being considered be ones that are not near neighborhoods or schools? 350 Where are these people coming from? Homeless people in Carlsbad increased after the court ordered clean up of the Santa Ana river encampment. There is now a court order to clean up Skid Row in Los Angeles. Will Carlsbad be accepting these very hardcore often seriously addicted/mentally ill people? 351 What hotels will be used for the homeless? Where will low income housing be built? 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 5:35 PM 5/28/2021 5:26 PM 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 5/28/2021 5:06 PM 5/28/2021 5:01 PM 5/28/2021 4:57 PM 5/28/2021 4:46 PM 5/28/2021 4:45 PM 5/28/2021 4:41 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/28/2021 10:16 AM 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 5/28/2021 7:02 AM 5/28/2021 5:27 AM 5/28/2021 12:47 AM 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 5/27/2021 8:03 PM 5/27/2021 7:26 PM 5/27/2021 6:38 PM 5/27/2021 6:28 PM 5/27/2021 5:05 PM 5/27/2021 3:12 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 123 of 256 54 /84 Homeless Response Survey 352 This plan only works if the person is willing to get help. If you see any of the homeless population they have underlying conditions like mental health and substance abuse. 353 What will happen when homeless people refuse help and/or housing? What is the city's plan for that? 354 That there is no end in site and that the voucher is simply a bandaid! We pay 8,000$ a year in taxes for the privilege of living in Carlsbad. I do not mind the taxes but I DO mind how our council is choosing to spend it! 355 What about the rent increases for affordable housing units at various apartment complexes in Carlsbad, especially at Tradition Home Apartments. I was a victim of such an increase during pandemic, the worst time the history of the USA and Carlsbad didn't care. 356 Are we encouraging relocation of homeless from other areas do we get proof these are former residents of Carlsbad 357 How much will it cost taxpayers 5/27/2021 3:00 PM 5/27/2021 2:42 PM 5/27/2021 2:19 PM 5/27/2021 1:48 PM 5/27/2021 1:45 PM 5/25/2021 4:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 124 of 256 55 / 84 Homeless Response Survey Q7 What would you like the city to consider as it moves forward with its plan? Answered: 363 Skipped: 64 RESPONSES 1 Rethinking the unintended impact of vouchers and how to solve them? 2 Local policies to send to services 3 An "out of the box" thought: Wondering if it's possible to create a self-sufficient "village" for the transients, offer opportunity for them and other communities, help them build confidence and survival skills, make them givers than takers-only, so they can help others like their own come out of streets into permanent solutions, staying at home. Make 3D housing, tiny-homes, which are less expensive, lasts longer, and gets done faster. Immediate needs can be met by tiny homes. Once they become earners using some skills, they can pay for a medium size home (still affordable and without the risk of losing it). There got to be something more interesting and less expensive than drugs. If their minds can be diverted from drugs to meaningful things, giving them opportunities to build themselves who can contribute back to the community, hopefully they will never look back at drugs or want to be on the streets. Thanks for offering the survey! 4 Limit amount of time people receive services. More police officers hired to prevent homeless crimes. Encourage move to areas where cost of living is less. 5 Negligent torts are not deliberate actions, but instead present when an individual or entity fails to act as a reasonable person to someone whom he or she owes a duty to. If/when someone get's hurt or killed, and given the digitally recorded evidence of the City being warned of the dangers associated with the program, are City council members prepared to defend themselves in court against civil and criminal litigation? It's arguable that if law enforcement must be held accountable for negligent decisions leading to the injury or harm to others, so should be the people pushing through reckless policy without voter approval. The City has heard from the tax paying resident. We deserve to hear directly from each member who voted for this and their reasons for disregarding the overwhelming input from the community. 6 Adding accountability to the services provided. Providing a transitional plan that moves the homeless out of the temporaiy housing to a more permanent solution. Placing stricter laws in place in the city that does not permit sleeping overnight in public places, the use of illegal drugs permissible and using the bathroom in public places (indecent exposure). 7 Top priority is to maintain Carlsbad family friendly communities. Refrain from bringing in tourism and development money; find another way to make money, even if it means raising taxes. Maintain current and designate additional open land as public use. Develop a more robust park system with trails. 8 Consider housing the homeless in shelters, rather than local hotels. Have services available on-site for mental health, drug & alcohol abuse, job training. Inclusionary housing should be reserved for our hard-working, low wage workers - not the homeless. 9 Using La Posada as a model, open another homeless shelter instead of hotel vouchers. We feel the City cannot control the actives, such as alcohol and drug use, when the homeless are staying at hotels on Poinsettia Avenue. 10 Strict enforcement 11 The plan is too vague. It seems to be just a delay tactic. There should be a phased plan to lay out what will be done in each phase specifically. 12 City council can lobby on behalf of the residents to change the current propositions that hamper proper law enforcement and treatment for the mentally ill and the drug addicts. DATE 6/13/2021 11:16 PM 6/13/2021 11:14 PM 6/13/2021 9:51 PM 6/13/2021 8:58 PM 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 6/13/2021 2:41 PM 6/13/2021 2:05 PM 6/13/2021 1:37 PM 6/13/2021 11:01 AM 6/13/2021 10:44 AM 6/13/2021 10:28 AM 13 I urge the city to consider the challenge to many moderate-income residents who are renters to 6/13/2021 10:19 AM remain living in Carlsbad and may be at risk of becoming unsheltered due to the high cost of June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 125 of 256 56 / 84 Homeless Response Survey renting and inability of so many people to purchase homes here. Homeless individuals could receive services that even working, moderate-income people don't have access to. I don't qualify for assistance services but my income isn't adequate enough to purchase a small home or condo, yet I still need to come up with rent each month, and I work very hard to make sure that I can. There have been times when it's been only a matter of grace and grit that I haven't become homeless. I am a divorced senior, but there don't seem to be services that consider my situation. 14 You have to help. It can't get worse otherwise people are going to move 15 Zero tolerance for homelessness 16 Long term stability, and upskilling of the homeless 17 Don't become like Oceanside regarding the homelessness issue. 18 It is still evident that affordable housing is an excuse for developers to build mostly market rate developments with very few actual affordable dwellings. The parking lot where Sears used to be is a tremendous place to build an all affordable apartment building. 19 Move the homeless who repeatedly commit crime out of the area. 20 The amount of unwanted homeless people and the crime rate. 21 Maintaining consistency, even when there is pushback from the homeless community as well as the public. 22 Support border control! 23 I would like the City to consider the residents that work so hard to be able to afford to live here, who are being directly impacted by the City's decisions. 24 That the drug/mental health problems are not going to be solved by hotel vouchers. 25 Help get homeless help with social workers more often instead of police officers. 26. Mental health care. My cousin is homeless because he suffered from a mental health condition. He's harmless but he constantly gets arrested for being "under the influence". When they get him to jail they release him because he's not intoxicated and it leaves him far away from familiar surroundings. 27 We own a business in Poinsettia Village. The people experiencing homelessness congregate there during the say and especially once it gets dark and deter people from visiting our business. It appears some of them could use some mental support services. 28 Consider the variety of reasons and causes for homeless and direct the chief of police and mayor to give law enforcement the power to intervene for those that resist and or deny housing first and continue to break the laws including those that disallow camping in the park and public indecent. Do not allow out public place to continue to be places citizens must now avoid to stay safe. 29 Involving those who are homelessness or have experienced it in the past to give input for plans. Connect with faith and other community groups to inform and help remove stigma of homelessness. 30 More affordable housing like tiny home community. 31 I have heard that many people on the streets are there by choice and refuse help when offered. I also know some are there through unfortunate circumstance and would do anything to get back on their feet. I think the latter are the easiest to help, and most proposed solutions would be effective for these individuals. Those who are homeless "by choice" would require a much more complex approach though. In my opinion, these individuals are probably coping with a myriad of issues, but mainly mental health problems and drug abuse. I do not think that providing temporary housing for these individuals would do anything to address the root cause of their situation, and would ultimately be a waste of resources that would be much more beneficial to those who are homeless by circumstance and are desperate to get their life back together. Also, while I support the sentiment of providing subsidized housing to those in need, when does that cycle end? People pay a premium to live in Carlsbad because it is a well managed city, which has been wise in its foresight regarding urban development. The open space and lack of congestion is something that this city should be proud of, but as more and 6/13/2021 10:13 AM 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 6/13/2021 5:45 AM 6/13/2021 1:57 AM 6/12/2021 10:07 PM 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 6/12/2021 6:25 PM 6/12/2021 6:19 PM 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 6/12/2021 5:49 PM 6/12/2021 5:26 PM 6/12/2021 5:25 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 126 of 256 57 /84 Homeless Response Survey more high density "low income" housing developments pop up, that characteristic of this great city will quickly go by the wayside, and yet there will still be an endless line of individuals who cannot afford to live here. 32 Are tiny houses being considered as a temporary or permanent option? Do all homeless individuals want to move toward living in a house (on their own) or would some prefer a group setting? 33 1. Keep sidewalks clear of sleeping or panhandling homeless AND their belongings. My wife is vision impaired (walks with white cane) and there are parts of Carlsbad Village where she can't walk because of obstructions. 2. Immediately remove and clean up encampments when they are discovered. 3. Do not allow panhandling on sidewalks and street corners. 4. Enforce drug and alcohol violations more aggressively 5. Consider having police foot patrols in the Village 34 The more money that you throw at homelessness the more people will come for the freebies. We have worked hard to afford this zip code and now you want to provide free housing...Wrong...I believe in helping people who help themselves. Government programs usually create more issues. How did the hotel 6 vouchers work out? If you receive everything free you don't appreciate it. It's about making the right choices. ..,your choice... 35 Work on ways to make this city a less attractive option for those who are chronic homeless (ie, addicts). Enact and ENFORCE city and state regulations to prohibit panhandling, sleeping in community areas, bathing and urinating in public. 36 I thought the city was already connecting folks to their family members. 37 Stop now and do something that will actually help these precious people 38 Consider the tax payers who have bought homes here. As well as safeguarding the kids so they can play in parks 39 Mental health and substance abuse/addiction program entry for treating people as they are given housing. 40 Consider the utilization of, and creating a program for providing Accessory Dwelling Units (e.g. tiny houses, guest houses, ADUs, etc) to get the homeless help from relatives and friends properties with excess available land, and also use under-utilized city properties (e.g. golf course) to provide additional temporary shelter to address the issue. 41 Drug rehab and laws to not allow encampments 42 The city needs to get approval from the community before spending more city funds. 43 To actually be cognizant of the impact of the re-zoning of low income, high density areas and the impact on the families that made Carlsbad what it it today. Beyond the high taxes in California, it's these social justice proposals that is causing people to leave the state. It's time to get back to sound economic and moral decisions when considering the proposals that affect the large majority of tax paying constituents. I for one, will not support any future candidates trying to undermine the values that have been a hallmark of our great city. Leave the left wing agenda to places like LA and SF. We need responsible and common sense leaders to make the right decisions for the good of Carlsbad's future. 44 Incorporate a partnership w/Solutions for Change. Work w/them. They are already successful. Expand their reach and capacity by investing, engaging with them to eradicate homelessness issue in our community 45 Stop giving them free stuff. They will just keep coming into California run them out and disperse them so there's not concentrated populations.95% of homeless don't want to be responsible or work the other 5 is crazy people and people who really need help. 46 Someone needs to communicate with the homeless and get them off the streets. 47 Never forget that for some homeless, homelessness wasn't a choice. 48 Consider having more mental health staff. Consider a plan for helping them find jobs. 49 Results- Relocate these people to appropriate places LONG TERM. I see same homeless guys being picked up and return to the same spot a few days later. Please take them off the street. 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 6/12/2021 5:00 PM 6/12/2021 4:55 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 6/12/2021 4:43 PM 6/12/2021 4:22 PM 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 6/12/2021 4:05 PM 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 6/12/2021 1:35 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:27 PM 6/12/2021 1:00 PM 6/12/2021 12:46 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 127 of 256 58 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 50 A hotel or motel does not constitute permanent housing. There is a significant population that needs housing who are invisible. I would like to see permits approved for ADU units and for new builds to all include low income housing. 51 Not only work to reduce and remove the homeless from Carlsbad but start to remove all the debris from the encampments. Some of those homeless want to be rehabilitated to have another chance in life and go off the street but this requires action. 52 creating a large shelter/encampment area complete with bathrooms, supervision, and transportation to and from each day 53 Increased crime Homeless coming here for bennies 54 I'd like to suggest the officers assigned to the homeless task force rotate out with other officers to generalize the sensitivity to this population and a uniform response to the issue. 55 Provide mental health facilities 56 Finding ways to work with the people who reject housing. 57 Help for the home less 58 Keep areas clean. Add more restroom & cleaning stations. Restrooms over run with homeless population. Feces left anywhere. McGee park & transit station 59 I would like the city to take a more harsh approach at removing the homeless from our public areas if they violate any laws. 60 Have some kind of residency requirement for anyone seeking assistance. 61 You are making this too complicated. Just help the people who need/want help and clear out the vagrants that refuse to help and don't follow the rules of a civilized sociality. 62 Working with NCTD to expand public transit in all districts along with affordable housing 63 Requiring homeless people to work on city parks and beach needs and maintenance 64 Doing fundraising to increase resources. 65 The location of any homeless rehousing 66 .Find ways to force County and State to deliver comprehensive solutions for which municipalities should not be responsible. 67 Beach boardwalk benches should be modified so people don't sleep on them. Put an armrest or divider across the middle. 68 Specifics... Total fed monies available/used Total city monies available/used Length of time for this plan to be in place Quantifiable statistics re all elements of the plan to ascertain success or failure. I would like the city to help those that need intermediate help... a leg up... but not the continued swamp who just want to hang out and collect freebies from the"suckers." 69 Please consider that history shows Government assistance and more programs do not reduce or solve the homeless problem but rather increases the number and dependency. 70 What is your plan B when this fails and/or makes it worse? 71 Homeless is cause more crime and trash then ever 72 Use the Old Farmers Insurance Building on El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road as your Homeless Program Headquarters. Everyone I know thinks that is a bad idea because they can walk their dogs there off leash and not be bothered. If the building is empty, what not, kindly give me a reason. 73 Move them to designated areas and help them 74 Get the community involved with the program and generate more support by possibly providing general profiles of actual people/families using the program and the progress they are making. Of course, not to compromise their privacy. 75 A vote on the motel or hotel voucher plan with FEMA money. It is for emergencies and this is not an emergency. 6/12/2021 12:33 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 6/12/2021 11:10 AM 6/12/2021 11:07 AM 6/12/2021 9:46 AM 6/12/2021 9:09 AM 6/12/2021 8:54 AM 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 6/12/2021 8:31 AM 6/12/2021 6:48 AM 6/12/2021 6:25 AM 6/12/2021 5:48 AM 6/12/2021 5:14 AM 6/12/2021 12:11 AM 6/11/2021 10:42 PM 6/11/2021 9:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:04 PM 6/11/2021 8:01 PM 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 6/11/2021 7:48 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 128 of 256 59 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 76 please move the homeless out of the children's park areas 77 Children and schooling 78 Excellent plan. 79 Consider having a program that offers compassion as well as enforcement. Free housing should not be a reward for drug abuse, crime and vagrancy. Please establish some conditions to staying in this program. Incentivize people to exit such as matching savings or helping with •job placement after training. Please also create city codes and ordinances that can be enforced by the police. People do not want to hear from leadership that hands are tied. Compromise and gain support from residents by answering and addressing safety concerns and not seeming to reward bad behavior with free housing. Listen to you constituency who are living with present repercussions. They don't want to hear of studies when they are experiencing increased theft, assault, human waste and murder in their once sweet and innocent neighborhood. Don't underestimate the anger and frustration these folks feel about representatives not keeping their neighborhoods safe. It's a pretty reasonable request. Please do something. 80 So many pets are a 'support' to their owner even tho the pet may not be an 'official' support animal. Would there be locations or situations where the pet could remain with the owner with the Humane Society supporting that? 81 Get them out of here! 82 Not placing homeless people in motels near families" 83 Enforce the no camping ordinance, no tents, no parking in vehicles for more than 24 hours. Get TOUGH! Most of the homeless have mental and or drug addictions. 84 Drug and ETOH testing to prevent those on drugs from entering the program I am a nurse in a hospital and see this every single day! I am attacked every day i work by homeless drug addicts. 85 Speed of implementation 86 Put this plan into place to eliminate homelessness in carlsbad in 2 years. 87 Please obtain input from those experiencing homelessness, for their input on what services they need to become more self-sufficient. 88 Providing free housing without behavior restrictions and incentives to move into housing is not the solution. 89 Increased police coverage in and around areas with hotels and motels participating in the voucher program. 90 Establish metrics to measure the outcomes of these efforts. What is the current # or % of homeless in Carlsbad now, how much will these efforts reduce, and over what period of time. 91 Throwing money at a problem does not make it go away. 92 Put the homeless away from neighborhoods. 93 How many of the homeless are Carlsbad residents who became homeless or just transplants from other cities and states? There has been a lot of crime among homeless who have been released from jails and just set up in Carlsbad. There is also an extreme fire danger from people camping in the hills. This should not be allowed. 94 Stop working with police when it comes to homelessness, stop the raids, allocate more resources to mental health and addiction specialists and treatment 95 Keep us updated. 96 A compassionate approach 97 The city needs to realize that citizens do not feel safe. 98 Remember that not everyone wants help. Consider the residents and what we need. And I pray for much success for those who are willing to work for a stable life. 6/11/2021 7:15 PM 6/11/2021 7:03 PM 6/11/2021 6:10 PM 6/11/2021 4:47 PM 6/11/2021 3:02 PM 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 6/11/2021 12:50 PM 6/11/2021 8:58 AM 6/11/2021 8:22 AM 6/11/2021 8:14 AM 6/11/2021 7:56 AM 6/11/2021 5:50 AM 6/11/2021 4:51 AM 6/10/2021 11:44 PM 6/10/2021 10:32 PM 6/10/2021 9:29 PM 6/10/2021 9:11 PM 6/10/2021 9:10 PM 6/10/2021 9:08 PM 6/10/2021 8:55 PM 6/10/2021 8:43 PM 6/10/2021 8:34 PM 6/10/2021 7:51 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 129 of 256 60 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 99 To use some Of the unused property that is not in the midst of our neighborhoods. For example the mass amount of land that is at the mall that is not being used. It is near public transportation so people will have access to get to work etc. Perhaps using vouchers for motels that are not in residential neighborhoods. 100 I went to rite aid on tamarack last night to pick up my daughters prescription (6pm) and was approached by a babbling homeless guy. He was looking for beer. My daughters make me go there because the same has happened to them. My daughter wrote her college essay about the fear she has of living in this city. 101 Seriously consider not setting up homeless tents in and around the village! Consider advertising and enlisting the help of citizen volunteers. Consider strict monitoring of illegal activities in hotels/motels serving in the 'voucher program'. Families/persons deserve to know they will be safe when they book rooms at these sites. Consider serving longtime homeless in our area first.... do not open these programs to those coming into Carlsbad unless they've exhausted all efforts in their recent residential community. 102 To make sure the people are always informed of what the city is doing for theses people. 103 While there are no easy solutions, I think we should consider whom gets in to these hotels. The mentally ill need medical services 104 Who will pay for this and how will safety of property tax paying citizens be addressed as Carlsbad continues to draw an increasing homeless population. It seems everything being done so far is only increasing the homeless population and increasing the crime rate! 105 Move now. Get housing secured including a permanent site for transitional housing. The last thing people need is to wait out "the plan" in motels for months or years while the city figures out what it is going to do. 106 Cost outcomes to identify the most productive applications of benefits and services provided 107 The children and our community 108 Keep homeless out of public parks and away from sports fields and restrooms where kids are playing. My kids have not been able to go to the parks alone and have not been able to walk to school (3 blocks from our house near Holiday Park) because of the level of homelessness and the illegal activity and danger posed to children. • 109 Mental health and addiction seem to be a large part of the problem along with high housing costs for families. 110 You need to look for another area to support them other than Carlsbad Village. To pick a premium water front real estate area to provide showers and food for the homeless is absurd! Of course they will come from where ever and stay. We are not saying we don't feel for them and want to help them, and we do so ourselves, but not in this area. There is plenty of space east from Carlsbad Village to create this space to assist them. We have local families trying to earn a living by opening businesses in the village. They not only need "tourists" from other areas of San Diego to come support their businesses, but also tourists from out of state. You have one chance only with tourists and right now, you are creating bad word of mouth for Carlsbad Village. They will not come back. Additionally, these business are the ones that pay a ton of taxes to support Carlsbad. They start going out of business, overall Carlsbad is hurt. You should be putting the interests of your tax paying citizens first! Shame on you. A poorly run plan by uneducated individuals or with selfish politics in mind. Learn from other areas south of us: Cardiff, Del Mar, and La Jolla. They are doing it right! 111 Curtailing programs that enable and encourage vagrancy, and thereby making Carlsbad less attractive to vagrants. 112 protecting its citizens first 113 Safety of our children 114 Do not put any homeless programs in any of the hotels on Avenida Encinas. The hotels are already a problem for crime, drugs, sex trafficking, theft. They are by neighborhoods with children, elderly, disabled and other vulnerable populations. It is not a responsible location to host a social program. It will increase safety concerns for nearby residents and the innocent homeless being housed there. 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 6/10/2021 7:00 PM 6/10/2021 6:47 PM 6/10/2021 6:42 PM 6/10/2021 6:39 PM 6/10/2021 6:36 PM 6/10/2021 6:17 PM 6/10/2021 4:19 PM 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 6/10/2021 12:27 PM 6/10/2021 12:10 PM 6/10/2021 11:02 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 130 of 256 61 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 115 What are the metrics of success of this response plan and how will they be tracked and distributed to the public? 116 Most of the homeless I encounter seem to have mental and or drug problems. How will these individuals be helped? 117 Housing any homeless away from the coast. You don't see homeless on the streets in Newport Beach or Del Mar, which have comparable home prices. Also, tourist dollars are important to Carlsbad (Legoland, etc), and allowing homeless to stay in local motels will hurt our tourist economy. The motel franchisees need to be accountable. 118 A systematic process of getting people back to functional members of society with .timelines in place and checklists of steps that each homeless person must follow when receiving benefits such as food and lodging. Similar to how Bill Clinton made requirements for people who wanted to continue to receive welfare benefits in the 90s. 119 Treat all causes of homelessness effectively. 120 Be sensitive to the needs of the homeless. Provide more mental heal care to them 121 Ensuring that some of the solutions mentioned (hotel vouchers, etc.) don't cause additional unforeseen problems. 122 Citations and fines don't help the situation. It shouldn't be a crime to be homeless. We are a very wealthy city. We can afford to help the homeless improve their lives and situations. Compassion and empathy come first. 123 Drug use among the homeless. I have small children and we cannot enjoy some of our closet parks (holiday, pine) because of drug paraphernalia around the parks and restrooms, and an overall concern for safety. I am also concerned about letting my middle school daughter bike around old Carlsbad and the village, which is the area we live in, take her back to school or bike to nearby friends because of safety. There are often homeless RVs parked as well as homeless individuals waking the neighborhood near us, her friends, her school (St pats), and the village. I would like Carlsbad to be safe enough so preteens and teenagers can have some freedom without concerns of safety from the homeless population. 124 There is no requirmenet for the Council to take this action. There is no state mandate . The elected council will soon be gone and we will all have to live with this poor deicsion 125 I hope that you contract with an organization like Interfaith and/or CRC. I do not like the founder of Solutions for Change, Chris Megison. He is a "My way or the highway" type of person and he has also had questionable legal problems (easily found via a search of the county's court website). I also don't think that Oceanside Homeless Resource should be included. The person who runs that is pretty sketchy and the nonprofit, although registered with the Secretary of State, is not registered with the state Attorney General. Big red flag. Oceanside decided not to give them any money. 126 How to eliminate the criminally homeless segment from our region. 127 Looking the root cause for the increase in homelessness in the city. What happens after these individuals are sheltered? How can they then move forward and make positive choices to break the cycle that is experienced often by this demographic? What are measurable goals and key performance indicators to keep the community informed in the success of the city's plan or provide the data to make adjustments as needed. 128 Treatment has to be part of the plan on day one. Realization that addiction and mental health is a major reason for homelessness. Plenty addicts walk out of housing, the housing becomes crime nightmare, or the addicts drug issues get worse. If they get housing and don't want any treatment, you actually haven't made as much progress as you think. 129 The city must figure out a way to contact and account for the homeless, especially those that would be subject to Megan's Law. We have already seen multiple transient homicide events (Tamarack gas station, Marjorie Gawitt) and Avenida Encinas is turning into skid row. 130 Much of the plan outlined in the video seems on the right track, especially services for homeless persons in encampments. 131 Move them away to a city or town that has a cheaper cost of living. In that new location, provide them with mental health care. Help them to get back on their feet. Do it with a rational 6/10/2021 10:43 AM 6/10/2021 10:39 AM 6/10/2021 10:31 AM 6/10/2021 8:52 AM 6/10/2021 8:51 AM 6/10/2021 7:46 AM 6/10/2021 7:33 AM 6/10/2021 7:30 AM 6/10/2021 6:33 AM 6/10/2021 6:06 AM 6/10/2021 2:02 AM 6/9/2021 10:47 PM 6/9/2021 9:44 PM 6/9/2021 8:32 PM 6/9/2021 7:50 PM 6/9/2021 7:07 PM 6/9/2021 6:22 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 131 of 256 62 / 84 Homeless Response Survey and realistic plan in a location that they are more likely to relate to and find jobs in. 132 the efforts the team has made in making contact with my sister and even going as far as putting the officers cellphone on speaker phone so my sister and I can say we love each other! Thank you so much! I am all the way in Tennessee so it would have been impossible without a phone# to reach out. Thank you so very much! 133 I would like the city to consider plans to protect kids at school from homeless people that can become triggered and violent. Both my kids attend Community Montessori school off of Avenida Encinitas (near the train station) and that area is overrun with homeless people. Many of them have obvious mental problems and I worry for the students at the school. 134 Do we really need anymore $1 million + condo projects in Carlsbad? What is really being accomplished to create more truly affordable for locals? What is being done to find suitable jobs for homeless individuals? 135 Track data for accountability 136 No sleeping on public property at all. 137 I worked hard to be able to live in Carlsbad. To now turn it over for any one to be able to live here with low income housing is not something based on knowledge. Why reward folks who dont push them selves to be better. The cost of living is higher in beach communities so your setting them up to fail. As they will never be able to afford to live here on their own 138 Move homeless out of the city to other areas where housing is less expensive and jobs are available. 139 Have Council members address the Carlsbad residents concerns. That is, to respond to the residents questions and concerns, not. just listen to the questions. After all, that would be good governance. 140 As a region's homeless population begins to increase, there is a small window of time during which it can be addressed (both from the program/support side and also enforcement). Once that window is missed, there is no going back. I watched it happen in Los Angeles and then again in Pasadena and I am seeing the same pattern here in Carlsbad. When you no longer feel comfortable having your teenage daughter go for a run alone in your neighborhood and stop going to Smart & Final because you fear what will happen to you in the parking lot, you know there is a problem. I am all for planning and appreciate the City's big picture efforts, but we interventions now. 141 Please do not choose a motel within yards of a k-8 elementary/middle school. (St Patrick's on pio pico) Very very poor choice 142 More citizen input and consensus. 143 What is the plan to address the cause of homelessness? The city's plan only seems to help people that are already experiencing homelessness. 144 homeless action subcommittee should have a dashboard where aggregate data can be measured against goals 145 Slow down and reassess. Spend money on expanding existing regional mental health services and drug treatment programs. Do not offer vouchers for motels near residential housing. 146 The city should use gentle coercion to let people know it will not allow individuals to live on the street, but will move them into temporary housing and help them to be able to move toward meeting their needs constructively. 147 A plan like other cities that prohibits where they are allowed to reside. 148 Evalluate successes and failures as soon as possible to modify programs and use the resources effectively. 149 Reduce crime caused by homeless people 150 To be pragmatic and logical, not political or have any wa$te due to bureaucracy 151 Minimize shelters and focus on permanent housing. 152 Community safe use of public spaces should be a priority 6/9/2021 6:05 PM 6/9/2021 5:57 PM 6/9/2021 5:49 PM 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 6/9/2021 5:23 PM 6/9/2021 5:19 PM 6/9/2021 5:17 PM 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:58 PM 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:37 PM 6/9/2021 4:33 PM 6/9/2021 4:24 PM 6/9/2021 4:13 PM 6/9/2021 4:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:10 PM 6/9/2021 4:04 PM 6/9/2021 3:46 PM 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 6/8/2021 8:00 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 132 of 256 63 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 153 Get rid of the drug addicts. Help those with mental issues and those who are displaced and want to work. Have the guts to divide the two. 154 The residents 155 More police going thru areas affected. Keep residents informed & correct rumors 156 How to get the criminal, drug-addicted, mentally ill homeless off the streets. 157 can we have a homelessness update on a weekly basis? as good as the counts for covid 19? number in the program, number dropped out, number taken back in, number expelled for life use of city resources- how many in temp shelter how many to permanent shelter. how many social workers, police, and other city employees having dedicated hours in the program will the city include child care for the parent seeking work? will the city consider volunteer assistance as an additional resource? 158 Substance abuse and mental illness are the leading causes of homelessness. Some of that is do to poor choices, and also due to extreme strain on familial and friend relationships. What resources are being provided to your homeless in our area in the areas of substance abuse, and methods to ask forgiveness to family and friends? 159 Consider the same results you get from feeding the squirrels! https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-squirrels-coast-20180325- story.html%3f_amp=true 160 Safety of residents who pay the taxes. Tent cities moved away from neighborhoods and public property. 161 To have them sheltered inland in places where economically cheaper as opposed to a tourist attraction city by the ocean 162 Moving the homeless to more affordable cities; eg Escondido 163 The funding needs to also cover disability services in addition to mental health. More involvement with community organizations such as La Posada and include families. 164 The future of the city is in their hands and so far they have demonstrated little appetite for taking the tough decisions needed to resolve this problem 165 Our kids and older citizens have the right to use public areas and feel safe 166 I love that the services at La Posada are being expanded. I also support the Housing First model, and I'm grateful the Council has chosen this approach. The motel/hotel structure is a challenging one. I work predominantly with women and children. While having a bed, bathroom and a door to lock is incredibly helpful, a motel is certainly not a home - it is a program. We already have so many families who live in our town's motels either because they're waiting, literally, for years for section 8 housing, or they're living pay check to pay check, or because they work and attend school here but can't afford to come up with 1st/last/security, etc.. Some primarily live in their cars, and occasionally earn enough to stay in our motels for short periods of time. Have any of the decision makers visited with them? Housing First is so much more than simply a door to close - when done right, it provides a sense of peace, an opportunity to reclaim self worth, an opportunity for Veterans to know they are cared for, and a place where children can go to after school and feel safe. The motel solution is incredible as a response to emergency situations as a temporary measure - difficult for me to see how it's helpful for a 12 month stay. 167 Enforce the law. If the parks close at 10 pm, enforce it. Tell our democrat state legislature to advise the 9th Circuit their interpretation isn't acceptable. Possession of a controlled substance is a felony. Enforce it. I don't care if it's just a spot - throw them in jail! 168 The people who live and work in the Village are very skeptical. While they know that some people might be helped they feel that the majority of homeless will remain as they will refuse help. 169 Take a systems approach, and make sure money efforts go towards rehabilitation and permanent housing. 170 Has dormitory style housing been considered. Is it possible that de-commissioned military bases could provide temporary safe housing, sanitary facilities, food kitchens, etc Then the 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 6/8/2021 7:14 PM 6/8/2021 6:13 PM 6/8/2021 3:53 PM 6/8/2021 3:27 PM 6/8/2021 2:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 6/8/2021 2:20 PM 6/8/2021 12:04 PM 6/8/2021 11:43 AM 6/8/2021 11:21 AM 6/8/2021 11:17 AM 6/8/2021 11:15 AM 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 6/8/2021 6:54 AM 6/7/2021 10:04 PM 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:24 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 133 of 256 64 / 84 Homeless Response Survey counseling, mental, medical, addiction etc. assistance could begin.. 171 Cite and/or arrest do not make a sanctuary 6/7/2021 7:33 PM 172 Thoughtfully. There is a need for more staffing at the senior center because of this issue, a full 6/7/2021 6:03 PM time social worker and office set up in the building, full time on-site security, need for building bathroom redos, aging and safety. 173 Please seriously consider hiring more social workers and mental health experts! The mental 6/7/2021 5:58 PM health aspect of this crisis is greatly understated. A lot of homeless people have a very hard time accessing mental health resources. 174 We do not want another tragedy such as what happened to Polly Klaas and Marjorie Gawitt. 6/7/2021 5:50 PM These hotels cannot be around schools, parks, and neighborhoods! 175 A designated campground on city land for people who prefer to live outside. 6/7/2021 9:40 AM 176 A mental health center (incarceration for those who need intervention). Sometimes all that the 6/7/2021 8:49 AM city is doing just doesn't help some. Other than that, the approved homeless plan sounds like a good one. God bless those who are working with the homeless to help them improve their lives: Thank you! 177 See above comments. 6/7/2021 8:43 AM 178 Reporting on measurable results of the city's efforts to reduce homelessness. 6/7/2021 8:29 AM 179 Attempt to house homeless in areas that are not immediately adjacent to the most "desirable' 6/6/2021 10:33 PM communities, so that we can retain our tourist income, and remain a low crime zone. 180 Consider the reasons why law-abiding residents choose to pay high taxes to live here before 6/6/2021 4:37 PM you allow the homeless free reign, such as sleeping on public benches. 181 My heart does go out to the homeless, including veterans who faithfully served their country 6/6/2021 3:43 PM but haven't been very well accepted or thanked, and who often have mental and physical struggles related to their service. However I also believe citizens of a community should have the opportunity to enjoy their community with expectations of a sanitary and comfortable environment, instead of needing to avoid parks and alleys and other areas because of trash and smells of urine and begging and confrontations and other situations that often homelessness. 182 Working with the County of San Diego to implement Laura's Law (involuntary outpatient 6/6/2021 1:10 PM commitment) in the County. Increasing treatment alternatives and compelling treatment is a necessary component of a long-term solution. 183 How do we send people back to their families or their own cities? Carlsbad cannot afford to 6/6/2021 12:40 PM become a magnet for the nation because of too-generous shelter policies in an attractive beach area. I did not move her until I could afford it. 184 I like the compassion and coordination with the various factions. Very impressed with this plan. 6/5/2021 9:16 PM 185 What are the alternatives for drug addicted homeless people rather than housing them near 6/5/2021 5:58 PM families and resort areas? 186 I want the city to consider DOING something about it that will be productive and help these 6/5/2021 4:54 PM individuals who have fallen on hard times. As a resident I want to see ACTION and PROGRESS in helping the homeless. The city also needs to make sure that their plan has an extra strong focus on those homeless individuals who have mental issues. They can be a danger to themselves and innocent citizens. If you are not hiring experienced professional, then intensive training must be provided to all city personnel who are dealing with these unfortunate individuals. The city needs to keep its citizens and its employees safe. 187 How to identify levels of help and who qualifies. Moving the hardcore homeless to an area that is safe for them away from health & safety impacts in public spaces and residential neighborhoods. 188 Are you making active participation in keeping their units and surroundings, clean through mandatory/encouraged gardening, sweeping, cleaning, trash management, etc as part of the condition for housing? 189 ID for all homeless. June 28, 2021 Item #3 65 /84 6/5/2021 3:34 PM 6/5/2021 12:26 PM 6/5/2021 11:49 AM Page 134 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 190 More police presence in the "Tri City" within our cities boundaries. I notice a lot of homeless around that area. 191 Compassion, and the understanding that we can help those who need it to get back on their feet, but may not be able to help those who don't want it - which is their right as long as they are not a danger to themselves or others. 192 Plan looks good but will have to be revised as aspects are found to work or not work. Can this be done in a timely fashion? 193 The increase in crime caused by your plans. Current residents wellbeing and the lifestyle promised by Carlsbad's original growth plan under Bud Lewis should be considered first. Your claim that the homeless and lower income communities do not increase crime is complete nonsense. Just look at the different neighborhoods in San Diego. Are you telling me that city heights has the same crime level as La Jolla? Carlsbad citizens are not stupid so stop lying to us. We paid a lot of money to live here because of the lower crime and quality of life. I do not agree with using my hard earned money to change the nature of Carlsbad and bringing more crime into my backyard. People need to live within their means which means that they should live in areas that they can afford. Not everyone can afford to live on the coast so they should live elsewhere until they make enough money to be able to live here. Stop handing out taxpayer money. It's not yours to hand out. You are supposed to be representing and doing things for the citizens that reside in Carlsbad. 194 a "safe parking" plan for those who are living in their vehicles 195 More enforcement, better deterrence at parks w floodlights, cameras, sprinkler system, and trespass arrests when parks closed. Install arm rests in the middle of benches to deter sleeping. 196 Please don't let us turn in to a tent city, I understand that everyone deserves a place to live, but not everyone has the best intentions either. The correlation of crime in our district that coincides with the housing at the Motel 6 is not a coincidence. Please do not let criminals overrun our community. 197 Need to address best practices for our daily contacts and interactions with homeless on trails, at shopping venues, etc. Offer food/water? Call in every encounter with a homeless person or just under certain circumstances? Should have a 1-2-3 response for personal encounters that is publicized via NextDoor and we can follow as a community. 198 There are so many options and ways to help. If properly set up, alot of city jobs, parks, forestry and emergency, even some industrial jobs that some of the homeless can do and in turn their housing with a little paycheck (also a savings acct where they can earn extra money if they fulfill certain requirements, but they can't cash out the acct until they move to a level of independence„ which could be in return. They learn a skill and if they can do this it could turn in to a regular full time job 199 Since the North County cities are collaborating, it seem like a good idea to form a consortium. For example, one city provides housing fir families while another dies the same for single men/ women. 200 Increasing police interactions with homeless to let them know it is not ok to hang out in front of stores and ask for money every day. 201 Make our parks safe. I continue to see drug use, drug paraphernalia in our parks. I am concerned of the injection drug users hanging at the parks. I don't want to worry about my kids finding syringes at the park. 202 Include program and strategies to get the proper help for those who have severe mental illness 203 Don't encourage homeless to come here, particularly allowing "undocumented" to stay and receive benefits. We have enough legal citizens to assist. Provide/require participation in educational/job training programs, including the trades. Clear out the encampments, like the area next to Home Depot on El Camino.. 204 Carlsbad used to be clean and pristine. If we don't get a hold on it it will be known as the coastal town where innocent woman get murdered by transients. Jodine Serrin, Marjorie Gawitt are who we should all be thinking about and try to prevent another situation like those tragedies 205 What will you use as indicators of success? Do you have alternative plans if the initial ones 6/5/2021 11:22 AM 6/5/2021 11:10 AM 6/5/2021 11:02 AM 6/5/2021 8:33 AM 6/5/2021 8:33 AM 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 6/5/2021 5:46 AM 6/5/2021 4:02 AM 6/4/2021 10:25 PM 6/4/2021 8:09 PM 6/4/2021 7:53 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:30 PM 6/4/2021 3:51 PM 6/4/2021-12:36 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 135 of 256 66 / 84 Homeless Response Survey don't work? Is this situation unsolvable and simply a fact of life going forward? 206 Building housing out side of the downtown area of Carlsbad. Would like to see panhandling stoped. 207 I know how close a person can be to a pet. The bond between a homeless person and a pet would be even stronger. How can we find a way for them to take their pet with them. I'm thinking that's probably a big obstacle for them agreeing to go to a hotel. 208 The increase in crime & illegal drug activities near the areas that participate in the voucher program. 209 I think grouping them all together in a hotel is dangerous with no services for the mentally ill of drug addicted, be careful when placing this program near children and families near residential areas. 210 Deal with the issues of the homeless harassing tax payers. 211 Can real estate developers be asked to contribute to another homeless shelter in Cbad? 212 Require work for services. It is a good thing to put people to work so they might feel like they are on their way to earning a living. 213 1. Work with surrounding cities to see that each others' plans and programs do not cause a migration of homeless individuals to Carlsbad. 2. Form a statewide commission to see that homeless solutions, namely residential, are shared and not consolidated in cities such as Carlsbad. 214 I would like the city to consider that it is less expensive to locate the homeless east of el Camino real. Homeless should not be rewarded with beach housing and services near the beach. 215 Bringing LESS affordable housing into the community. It does NOT make sense. If there are no jobs for those people then giving them a place to live here is not a solution. 216 Making sure those that receive free benefits and housing are sober. What good does anything do if they are abusing drugs and alcohol? 217 The dignity of the people, but also the safety of the community, and yes, property values. 218 Less law enforcement involvement with homeless individuals. 219 More collaboration and coordination of resources and information with the cities surrounding Carlsbad and with the County of San Diego. 220 A jobs program. 221 Focus primarily on taking dangerous homeless off the streets who have addictions to drugs/alcohol or untreated mental illnesses and should not be in public. 222 Please, please, PLEASE tell the mayor to stop giving a wink and a nod to the sensationalistic, mean agitators who want to sow dissent in Carlsbad on this topic. Work together with the council, Mayor. Be a leader. Quit playing to your supporters by vilifying anyone on the council. 223 The taxpayers who live and work here. 224 A zero tolerance approach to breaking the law. 225 first and foremost the taxpaying citizens of this city need to feel safe in public spaces like parks NOW and if hotels are becoming drug and crime hot spots that program is not working. 226 More drug rehab, mental health and job training programs. Robust review of nonprofits we work with to make sure they use evidence based approaches. 227 Build a community to permanently house people. Instead of hotel vouchers buy a piece of land, purchase used RVs, build tiny homes, a community center, a garden and house all the homeless in Carlsbad. They don't need free hotel rooms. They need a home and a community they can count on. 6/4/2021 12:33 PM 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 6/4/2021 11:16 AM 6/3/2021 10:03 PM 6/3/2021 7:51 PM 6/3/2021 12:42 PM 6/3/2021 11:50 AM 6/3/2021 9:05 AM 6/3/2021 2:27 AM 6/2/2021 11:14 PM 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 6/2/2021 4:48 PM 6/2/2021 4:44 PM 6/2/2021 4:15 PM 6/2/2021 12:44 PM 6/2/2021 12:23 PM 6/2/2021 11:39 AM 6/2/2021 9:40 AM 6/2/2021 9:09 AM 6/2/2021 9:00 AM 6/1/2021 10:28 PM 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 228 A shelter 6/1/2021 8:39 PM 229 Whilst we mainly only see the most difficult cases... mental, drink and drug problem related. 6/1/2021 3:11 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 136 of 256 67 /84 Homeless Response Survey There is probably a large majority of homeless who go unseen. It may be most effective to concentrate on those people. 230 Allowing the police to once again be proactive in preventing all the crime that comes with the homeless. 231 Regional solutions, support of socially progressive policies. 232 Consider why we're being so gracious to people who don't seem to want help, don't want to work, or abide by any rules. Oceanside's expensive attempt with hotel vouchers was a failure. Learn from it. 233 The fact that too many religious groups become involved with providing food, blankets, clothing, etc. which enables those who prefer to live on the street. They should be holding these groups accountable and try to put a stop to it. 234 The homeless population has grown because the underlying issue of mental illness has not been addressed. This was brought on by the drug companies manufactured oppiod epidemic. The government should hold them accountable and responsible. They destroyed livelihoods and created this mess. They need to be in treatment centers, not handed off to neighborhoods. 235 Education of Carlsbad residents about what is helpful and what is not. Is there a program for volunteers? 236 Allow for voucher program of those who accept it and want to get off the streets. Have ordinance for those who remain on streets... 237 A place for unsheltered individuals to get out of the heat during the day without having to sign up for other services when they are not ready. Water. Phone charging. 238 Stop illegal encampments. Enforce RV parking restrictions. Arrest people for public discharge of body waste. 239 Enforcing any laws to deter homeless to remain on the street. Tough Love 240 Families feel unsafe using our parks because of the increasing number of homeless. 241 Initiate weekly cleanup schedules that fully remove debris and tents to demonstrate that sleeping and living on the streets isn't a viable long term option. This can reassure families that homelessness is different than vagrancy. Each must have a different care plan 242 Absolutely nothing was mentioned in the presentation about the responsibilities of the homeless and expectations for their behaviors in order to remain in the city. They are destroying the village and are driving tourists, shoppers and businesses away from downtown, and the city's lenient policies are to blame. 243 Safety of the citizens, the homeless community participants and surrounding areas. No homeless voucher program should be within 5 Miles of a school or park. Encampments, panhandling, criminal activity should not be tolerated in ANY form. Environmental hazards need to be considered when trash is dumped, wastes are dumped by homeless in encampments. RV's or trailers inhabited by homeless should not be allowed to reside on public or private streets, but should be housed in an area suitable for the community, with the above conditions satisfied with regard to maintenance, social service, criminal activity prohibited. All Public areas should have security guards maintained by the community. Petty theft should not be tolerated in the surrounding stores. There should be rules/consequences regarding those in the voucher program who choose to engage in criminal behavior. 244 Build more homeless shelters in Carlsbad Build a women's and family homeless shelter in Carlsbad Open a mission in Carlsbad Offer more "safe overnight parking lots" or expand capacity. Build tiny homes for the homeless to stay in for free 245 SAFETY! Put your residents FIRST! 246 I would like the city to develop a mental health care facility and rehab facility to deal with those with mental health and substance issues. 247 I am more willing to help someone get back on their feet in the short term than continue to throw money and resources at those who have chosen, with thru drug or alcohol addition or severe mental health issues. 6/1/2021 2:46 PM 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 6/1/2021 1:38 PM 6/1/2021 12:30 PM 6/1/2021 12:19 PM 6/1/2021 8:54 AM 6/1/2021 8:12 AM 6/1/2021 8:08 AM 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 6/1/2021 7:38 AM 6/1/2021 7:37 AM 6/1/2021 7:29 AM 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 5/31/2021 9:37 PM 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 5/31/2021 3:10 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 137 of 256 68 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 248 Drug testing before benefits 5/31/2021 1:53 PM 249 What is the cause of the homelessness.. ..why so many in recent years? Tackle that problem. 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 250 Identifying and working with homeless that are willing to work towards a goal of securing 5/31/2021 1:27 PM permanent housing. Proximity of homeless facilities to schools and parks. 251 I would like to see the city come up with a plan for dealing with the homeless that are doing 5/31/2021 1:05 PM drugs, murdering residents, doing home invasion burglaries and starting fires that are all a serious threat to the safety of the community. 252 I hope the officers and social workers are actively out in all the city all day. I don't know how 5/31/2021 12:25 PM they could be and not see the 20-30 "regulars" I have soon these 5 years 253 Stop throwing money at problems. Instead, consult with cities which have handled their 5/31/2021 12:16 PM homeliness problems successfully for ideas and learn from them. Stop procedures that encourage more homeless people to move to Carlsbad, like long-term voucher program; 12 months is way TOO long. 254 Install no loitering laws and no camping allowed except in camp grounds - within Carlsbad. 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 255 MENTAL HEALTH as the pain most needing to be soothed for the homeless-wether or not 5/31/2021 11:17 AM there is addiction issues or no med mental health issues. We do not need 2 more police officers. We need 2 more mental health providers available-as a walk in clinic in the village. 256 How do you care for people without attracting more transients from other areas 5/31/2021 10:59 AM 257 Getting the Drug Addicts and Mentally III off the streets and into care facilities. If that is 5/31/2021 10:52 AM outside the existing laws, then work to change those laws. 258 Consider that there are differences between true homeless, drug addicts, transients, mental 5/31/2021 10:34 AM health individuals, and label them as such. Seek help first for women with children who have lost their living arrangements, and then work your way down from there. Most homeless drug addicts are there by choice and would rather have their next "fix" than a place to live. The mentally ill don't really know the difference. All are in need of help, but at least start with the people who are begging for help and a chance for a better life. 259 Can the california mayors take action to send homeless back to their hometowns? I am 5/31/2021 10:30 AM disgusted with the response. The homeless problem is not about a housing shortage. The homeless problem is about drugs and mental health. 260 If this pilot program is successful, will other cities look to Carlsbad to accept their homeless? 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 261 To include a no nonsense enforcement policy. 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 262 Mental health help. 5/31/2021 8:40 AM 263 Move them out somehow 5/31/2021 8:32 AM 264 Inform people of homeless people being placed next to/near them. 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 265 Providing more services and facilities will likely increase the number of homeless moving into 5/31/2021 8:23 AM the area. Support should be provided on a short term basis. 266 Do not let homeless live on city streets and parks. 5/31/2021 8:17 AM 267 Giving police officers more authority to arrest them for drugs etc. 5/31/2021 8:13 AM 268 I am glad to see this problem taking a forefront and new ideas being utilized. Please consider 5/3112021 7:43 AM the residents here that are starting to feel unsafe in our own homes and communities because this problem has not been addressed aggressively enough. 269 Listen to its residences. 5/31/2021 7:38 AM 270 I hope they are making sure Carlsbad tax payers who have been very patient with this issue 5/31/2021 7:20 AM are not subjected to more crime and harassment. 271 They city is on it's way to losing its ability to attract tourism with its current path. 5/31/2021 7:17 AM 272 The concept of placing a low cost housing complex on poinsettia, right next to single family 5/31/2021 7:08 AM homes who moved into the area under low density zoning isn't fair to those residents. June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 138 of 256 69 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 273 Also look into eliminating the criminal element and these 'so called' porch pirates! 274 DO NOT LOCATE THE HOTEL IN THE VILLAGE! Require background checks. Require that the homeless be from Carlsbad so as not to create a huge influx of homeless from other areas. 275 I am primarily concerned with "long term" encampments such as those seen in our village area. Magee Park, the library are but two. If a person, or persons, need a place for the night, are cleaning up after themselves, etc it is not a problem. However setting up tents, doing laundry and disturbing plant life to dry, thereby creating a permanent life situation is unacceptable. I do not any longer feel safe, at night, in the town I have been in for the past 71 years! 276 Accountability. Work in exchange for "free housing". Patrolling the public parks and beaches so that ta paying citizens can enjoy and not be afraid to use these areas. 277 We need to contain the homeless population in an area where they can receive services but aren't defacating on public property. 278 The people who choose not to accept resources for help should not be able to stay in our parks, open areas, or in our town. Why would I live on the streets in a dirty city when I can live at the beach in Carlsbad? 279 consider whether us voters will ever vote for this council again, we want enforcement. we dont want a plan, and this will not take a long time. increase police, and clean up the encampments and do not allow them to camp illegally in our city again, simple as that. 280 That nothing will be accomplished without enforcement. We need to have places for people to go, and then make it clear that public property cannot become someone's private property. It is not fair to hard working tax-paying citizens to be denied the use of their own parks, for example. 281 Quit enabling the homeless 282 Stop encouraging migrant homelessness to come to carlsbad for help. Why are we housing homeless in hotels meant for tourists & their families? We should be busing homeless non residents back to the city on their I ID. 283 Move more quickly...esp where families are impacted such as at parks etc... 284 The city needs to put efforts in helping those from North County. 285 It sounds like this plan will take a long time to go into effect. Something needs to be done now. Safety first for residents. 286 I would rather have another shelter than give vouchers. Now visitors will not want to come because so many homeless are in hotels/motels. I think the only ones to get a voucher are people with children. And, what's to stop homeless in neighboring cities to come here if they know they will get a hotel room. Save our money for something else to benefit everybody. 287 Do not move forward with your plan. Stop taking county, state and federal money. 288 Draw a line in the sand and stop accepting homeless people that exceed our resources 289 mutual participation and an either or decision on motivating their responsiblitiy as well 290 Do not clump all hotel resources in one small area for convenience of staff. Staff can drive! Do not become a magnet for dangerous people. Spend less time discussing. Nobody wants to pay social workers to talk to each other instead of clients.Realize that when residents are concerned about "the homeless", often they are strictly referring to the thieves & addicts, while staff is referring to a different subset that is easier to help. Meeting residents,studying& reporting should be a very small part of this extensive staff's job. One officer should meet with residents, not the whole team! 291 See above & work on changing some of the laws locally, state & federally. 292 Please listen to residents and do what they are asking you to do. The City went much too far down this road without getting input from residents. Carlsbad's population tends to be highly educated people. The City is essentially saying to residents "we know what's best for you. Trust us." Residents don't want that. I am personally willing to volunteer to do all of the things listed in question 8, but I am unwilling to "spin my wheels" and listen to people tell me that 5/31/2021 7:04 AM 5/31/2023. 7:03 AM 5/31/2021 6:59 AM 5/31/2021 12:49 AM 5/30/2021 11:57 PM 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 5/30/2021 10:45 PM 5/30/2021 9:02 PM 5/30/2021 8:57 PM 5/30/2021 8:46 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM 5/30/2021 7:11 PM 5/30/2021 6:43 PM 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 5/30/2021 6:32 PM 5/30/2021 6:30 PM 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 5/30/2021 5:59 PM 5/30/2021 5:45 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 139 of 256 70 /84 Homeless Response Survey they know better than I do how to deal with this issue. If what you want is collaboration that actually takes action, I am all in. And regarding misinformation, who decides what misinformation is? You already said in the video that Houding First is the best solution. I believe that to be misinformation. Again, there are a lot of conclusions the City has already come to without resident input. 293 Address the problem regionally, instead of city by city. Return to treating vagrancy and panhandling as crimes. 294 We do not want the city to become like LA. Urban camping should never be allowed, cities like LA and Austin have allowed this with detrimental repercussions 295 To consider the cost of housing in Carlsbad.. due to higher housing prices we will continue to have more people or families becoming homeless 296 The mixture of mental illness, drug use and desperation has contributed to homelessness and escalated crime and violence in our community. It jeopardizes my feeling of safety. I don't like shopping at the Ralph's grocery store any more after being approached in the parking lot by men asking for money on different occasions. Now when I go there I sit in my car looking around to see if it is safe to get out. I keep a dollar bill in my pocket to give to any one asking for money. Getting gas at the station by West's Steakhouse a man asked me for $10. They used to ask for spare change! I ate dinner at Jay's by the 101 and Carlsbad Village drive and when walking back to my car first a group of skateboarding kids bumped into me and knocked my cane out of my hand and then before I got to my car a seemingly homeless woman asked me for help. I am 70+ and no longer in good health. Maybe I appear vulnerable so I'm becoming an easy target. I don't feel I can defend myself if threatened or attacked. I cannot run and don't feel safe. I've never felt this way before while living here in Carlsbad. We've got to figure out how to address it as it is happening today. 297 The city should consider further partnerships with county, state, and federal agencies to permanently fund the pilot program, but not allow the program to end if such partnerships cannot be found. 298 Convert large empty former retail space very low income apartments and homeless shelters 299 Don't provide so many benefits that we become a magnet for more homeless to pick Carlsbad. 300 Support a homeless shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence 301 I would like the city to lower its tolerance for living on the streets and for panhandling. 302 Work as a region with our surrounding cities. Do not offer all the services within Carlsbad city limits. Fund programs in other cities. Be creative, think outside the box, and spend funds wisely. Research successful homeless problems across the country and the world. Your standing committee should be very diverse in the people that you select to serve. 303 A local Carlsbad social who works for HF provided this statement. I hop to hear from her at the next townhall. "I work at Housing First and it's frustrating. Citizens ar allowed to use drugs while on the program and we cannot require them to get treatment under this initiative. It's frustrating. I'm actually looking to work with people who want to get clean and sober" After receiving so much overwhelming feedback from the community not in favor of Housing First, is it too late for the City to pull the plug? 304 Required courses, job training, resource use for receiving vouchers or other help. Limit access to local natives to ensure we aren't encouraging homeless to target our beach community. Make it illegal for people to live on the streets so the active contributing locals are not subjecting ourselves and children to filth, disease, and potential crime in a neighborhood we paid a lot of money to live on due to the cleanliness and safety. That way the omg option for the homeless is to take up the city on its resources along with required integration into society tactics/learning. 305 Move as quickly as possible. There are lives at stake. Use City funding as well. 306 Maybe making shelter available outside of populated areas which would also be much less expensive. Give them the needed services there. Give law enforcement the ability to take these people there when they camp out on our public streets. We the taxpayers and businesses have worked extremely hard to have a nice lifestyle by the beach. We should not be rewarded for our hard wrk with homeless encampments, mentally ill people threatening us and having to clean up human feces in our garages. 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 5/30/2021 4:59 PM 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 5/30/2021 8:48 AM 5/29/2021 5:48 PM 5/29/2021 5:38 PM 5/29/2021 3:56 PM 5/29/2021 1:57 PM 5/29/2021 1:47 PM 5/29/2021 1:29 PM 5/29/2021 1:25 PM 5/29/2021 12:21 PM 5/29/2021 11:55 AM 5/29/2021 11:00 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 140 of 256 71 /84 Homeless Response Survey 307 Safety issues and not allowing this program to attract more homeless. 308 PROTECT HOMEOWNERS, CHILDREN, QUALITY OF LIFE, PROPERTY VALUES 309 The safety of it's citizens who are taxpayers and law abiding 310 Removing the unfortunate from lingering on the streets of Carlsbad. Cleaning up the trash left behind ..... 311 Other than affordable housing we need a Mental Institution building for those with mental health issues that don't want a job or to better their lives. Get them off the streets. 312 I saw a few interviews on television news of some people who flat out say they do not want to live under anyone's watchful eyes, nor abide by any rules that would be required of them so they would forgo any offered housing and prefer to live on the streets. I consider this indicative of mental illness. Your plan does not address these people. 313 Much much more affordable housing for the homeless and low income people away from the beaches and house them much further In East Carlsbad. 314 Enforcing overnight camping and loitering laws. 315 Be compassionate, especially during these tough economic times. 316 Reduce drug and crime. 317 The homeless population needs to be removed from our parks, the Village, and residential areas. As taxpayers, we should feel safe in our community. The county and the state should push back against the rulings that are prohibiting cities from enforcing their loitering and panhandling ordinances as well as laws that are making it easier to shoplift. The massive amounts of money the state, county, and city are spending to address this problem are being used on bandaid programs. Housing first is one of them. It is a BAD idea that will get some people off the street, but will affect the neighborhoods where they are placed negatively and will ultimately result in more people taking their place on the streets. Take the money and set up involuntary homeless centers away from cities, evaluate them for mental health issues, substance abuse, and criminal activity. Give those of them that want help training to relaunch them into society if possible. Otherwise, they should be placed in mental institutions or prisons. 318 Increase policing and arrest people who openly use drugs. Stop creating incentives for homeless people to come to Carlsbad by paying for hotels. Drug addiction is a choice - stop acting as if the meth addicts are victims. This quality of Carlsbad has declined sharply over the past few years. We are strongly considering moving out of California because it is no longer a safe place to raise kids. The schools are horrible and we receive little for the taxes we pay. 319 Prioritize Carlsbad's taxpaying residents rights and safety through proactive communication such as daily updates. Per the video, with new personnel being hired to assist with homelessness, they can also assist the residents by communicating through an interactive, dedicated website. Without proactive communication and engagement of Carlsbad's residents as the cornerstone of the cities plan, there is a very high probability that any plan will become fragmented, stove piped and destined to failure. 320 I would like the city to consider the end-game. There is one key indicator for measuring the performance of this program. If after the 12 months there isn't a significant reduction in homelessness (50% seems reasonable for 1st year), then this is not a good use of our resources. 5/29/2021 9:44 AM 5/29/2021 8:13 AM 5/29/2021 7:30 AM 5/29/2021 7:29 AM 5/29/2021 6:10 AM 5/28/2021 9:58 PM 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 5/28/2021 9:28 PM 5/28/2021 9:18 PM 5/28/2021 9:07 PM 5/28/2021 8:39 PM 5/28/2021 8:34 PM 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 5/28/2021 7:33 PM 321 Carlsbad needs to stop being a draw for homeless people. RVs with expired tags need to stop polluting our community and parking on our streets and beaches. Those who refuse help need to leave Carlsbad. Homeless at hotels can't be allowed to roam the neighborhoods around their motels during the day. 322 Take advantages of nation wide research and best practices. Utilizing knowledgeable and 5/28/2021 7:17 PM informed community members, including the homeless in making decisions. Give honest feedback to the naysayers but do not let their angst subvert the plan 323 The root causeof increased homelessness 5/28/2021 7:14 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 141 of 256 72 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 324 The business owners, the nearby residents, etc. that will be directly impacted by this new plan. 325 I agree there has to be housing but the homeless also have to give back in someway of work in return or we will continue to just feed into being a city of homeless people 326 Want to see the vets go to the top of the line. The program for Carlsbad residents so not to attract more .homeless from other areas. 327 Just wish something could be done when you see 9 gathering on the benches on Roosevelt with their luggage and bottles. Not good for tourism. 328 Not allowing voucher use unless NA, AA and other programs are attended to show a desire for help. 329 The more assistance provided, the more the homeless will come 330 Have beds spread throughout the city, not just Dl. Also, find a way to house the ones with mental illness or addictions to get them the help they need. 331 To find a large field - area - where homeless can set up their tents and live more "freely." There would need to be some Port -a-potties and transportation for them to get to services - food, showers, medical care. And probably some type of security to maintain civility. 332 We are likely to see a horrific national surge in homelessness as pandemic eviction moratoriums end. We need to be prepared to do much more very quickly. 333 I'm a proponent of housing the homeless. How will you deal with "notin my back yard" as we move forward? Would you consider using some of the available commercial buildings as there are lots of vacant commercial/industrial buildings that could be converted to short term housing. These buildings are in areas that would affect neighborhoods. Appropriate for adults but not for children. Motels better for children but still not optimum. How do we insure that Carlsbad doesn't draw more homeless to the area? Are we working with other communities to insure all are providing resources? 334 Pass an enforceable ordinance that allows citation and fines that escalate to felony for camping on public property, littering (evidence allowed based on citizen referral with photographic documentation) 335 Please do not forget about the rights of the tax paying citizens. We have worked hard to afford to live here and deserve to feel safe. I have seen what happened to other communities that let the homeless people over run their downtown, Santa Cruz comes to mind. The businesses suffer because customers don't want to deal with their behavior. They choose safer towns to visit. 336 I think it is important to keep up the public communication, especially since the complaints about the homeless population seem to be very loud on social media (NextDoor etc.) 337 I live in Aviara, paid plenty to live here, the last thing I want in my neighborhood is blocks of low income housing bring more traffic and noise.What used to be a quiet area is now overrun with noisy motorcycles, delivery trucks with screeching brakes and the soot and dirt caused by traffic. I live on Poinsettia and cannot use my backyard for the noise and filth. 338 That these actions are likely going to attract more homeless to our City. That the taxpayers are already over-burdened. That this extremely welcoming approach to the homeless WILL lead to a situation akin to what is going on in large cities everywhere. Been to San Francisco or Los Angeles, or Santa Ana lately? Entire city blocks have become homeless encampments. 339 The time is now! 340 Do NOT put homeless in hotels! I have extensive experience in dealing with homeless people, and can tell you that your proposed methods will NOT work. You are going to ruin our community. 341 People with mental health issues should not be put in communities that have schools within walking distance to homeless 342 Going into bad drought conditions, need to keep homeless from starting fires 343 Be tough and get non residents out of our city giving the police all the tools and resources they need 5/28/2021 6:52 PM 5/28/2021 6:46 PM 5/28/2021 6:43 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 6:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:09 PM 5/28/2021 6:08 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 5:35 PM 5/28/2021 5:26 PM 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 5/28/2021 5:08 PM 5/28/2021 5:06 PM 5/28/2021 5:01 PM 5/28/2021 4:57 PM 5/28/2021 4:46 PM 5/28/2021 4:45 PM 5/28/2021 4:41 PM 5/28/2021 4:35 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 142 of 256 73 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 344 Not in my neighborhood 345 I just think if Newsom had a homeless guy at his kids school this would be cured- enough said. I you need to not worry about affordable housing but fair housing start actually enforcing the real estate laws on the books- no more pocket listing & illegal selling practices & unethical resale estate practices. Where there is this much money there is greed by 10 fold. You are leaving realtors to monitor themselves. I dont put the mouse in charge of the cheese. Also stop allowing foreign investors & Airbnb type. 346 Joint efforts with surrounding communities so those along the edges of our community get assistance. 347 Hire appropriate staff such as social workers to address needs instead of more cops; build a shelter to accommodate families instead of having just one men's shelter in this city. 348 Carlsbad citizens are concerned. Consider a vote before moving foiward with a plan. 349 Not allowing this to continue to happen. It's ruining our community. 350 Do not foster encampments and remove them immediately. Arrest transients who are intoxicated in public. Do not allow transients to hang out in public parks. 351 Free handouts may get you further politically but you are killing a beautiful community and the taxpaying, law abiding citizens are not going to stick around for long. 352 The city needs to be strict and not allow this problem to overwhelm our resources. 353 To select places that are not in residential areas. 354 The importance of appropriate screening so people are being helped, not enabled. 355 The impact on residents and their safety. Putting these people in hotels on Avenida Encinas is a terrible idea. Water's End is a family neighborhood full of children, we used to live there. There is also Lakeshore Gardens with vulnerable elderly residents not to mention the impact on Poinsettia Plaza businesses. Pacific Rim Elementary is also nearby. The main entrance to South Carlsbad State Beach Campground is just two blocks away. We walk through the campground frequently, campers already complain of panhandling in the campground. We recently spoke with a couple from Redlands who have been camping there for years. The wife had been confronted at their campsite by an aggressive panhandler wanting money and asking if she was there alone. They were shocked and alarmed, asking what on earth was happening to Carlsbad. Tourism is a huge part of Carlsbad's economy. The negative impact will be tremendous and could permanently alter the city's reputation as a family vacation destination. Have you asked Legoland what they think of your plan? 356 The normal law abiding citizens and their children are being turned off from using city facilities and parks due to the disorderly behavior of some of the homeless 357 Changing attitudes of neighbors to allow homeless families into their neighborhoods so everyone can be proud of their communities. 358 To create a comprehensive Regional plan working with county supervisors and health and human services, NAMI, Social Security, 211. If you give someone housing have these services available right away so that it does not perpetuate the situation. Be considerate of all residents when placing homeless in hotels and the spill over into neighborhoods. Have trained experts walking the streets talking to the homeless and doing an audit of where they are and what the needs are. 359 Triage of ALL homeless from riparian areas where their bodily functions directly effect ME and anyone who enjoys our ocean... tourists who come and SUPPORT our city have no idea that human waste is flowing into our ocean from the three rivers/ creeks that bless this community. Not to mention the homeless living on the beach itself! By Providing wrap around services to CARE for these people I believe we can make a difference. Shelter living MUST be mandated so that NO ONE is allowed to be unsheltered. Since land is the premium cost the more inland/ less expensive the better! I personally would like Pendleton to take responsibility for our veterans and build housing and wrap around services on the base! I know that the 9th district court has tied hands on this issue but I think the word on the street should be that IF you choose to be homeless in Carlsbad you WILL NOT be allowed to live on the streets or canyons and rivers.., but that you WILL be provided CARE in a shelter NOT a hotel room! 5/28/2021 10:16 AM 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 5/28/2021 7:02 AM 5/28/2021 5:27 AM 5/28/2021 12:47 AM 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 5/27/2021 8:03 PM 5/27/2021 7:26 PM 5/27/2021 6:28 PM 5/27/2021 5:05 PM 5/27/2021 4:30 PM 5/27/2021 3:12 PM 5/27/2021 3:00 PM 5/27/2021 2;19 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 143 of 256 74 / 84 Homeless Response Survey 360 Low Income Housing and the stop of rent increases, families are living past their means and at 5/27/2021 1:48 PM the verge every month of becoming homeless in YOUR city. 361 Enforcement of existing no parking laws 5/27/2021 1:45 PM 362 triage and tough love. Build housing with associated services in remote county areas. Bring 5/27/2021 1:44 PM back vagarancy laws 363 Keeping community informed 5/25/2021 4:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 144 of 256 75 / 84 Homeless Response Survey Q8 Which of the following ways would you be willing to get involved in the issue of homelessness (check all that apply)? Answered: 240 Skipped: 187 Volunteer fo the Annual. Attend small group meetin.. Help correct misinformati... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ANSWER CHOICES 100% RESPONSES Volunteer for the Annual Point in Time count 23.33% 56 Attend small group meetings to discuss homeless issues with the city's homeless response team 71.25% 171 Help correct misinformation in the community by learning about and sharing the latest studies and reports 52.08% 125 Total Respondents: 240 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 145 of 256 76 / 84 Homeless Response Survey Q9 How many years have you been a resident of Carlsbad? Answered: 426 Skipped: 1 Less than year 3-5 years 5-10 years 10-20 years More than 2d, yeard, I do not live in Carlsbad 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Less than 2 years 2.82% 12 3-5 years 7.75% 33 5-10 years 13.15% 56 10-20 years 26.06% 111 More than 20 years 49.06% 209 I do not live in Carlsbad 1.17% 5 TOTAL . 426 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 146 of 256 77 / 84 45-54 55-64 65-74 Homeless Response Survey Q10 Please select the category that includes your age. Answered: 423 Skipped: 4 Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 75-84 I85 and over 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Under 18 0.00% 0 18-24 0.47% 2 25-34 2.36% 10 35-44 12.53% 53 45-54 20.57% 87 55-64 29.08% 123 65-74 28.37% 120 75-84 5.67% 24 85 and over 0.95% 4 TOTAL 423 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 147 of 256 78/84 Appendix C District 1 responses June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 148 of 256 Homeless Response Survey Q1 What district of Carlsbad do you reside in or have a business in? (If you're not sure, click here) Answered: 170 Skipped: 0 District 1 District 2 District 3. District 4 I do not have a residence ... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% ANSWER CHOICES 90% 100% RESPONSES District 1 100.00% 170 District 2 0.00% 0 District 3 0.00% 0 District 4 0.00% 0 I do not have a residence or business in Carlsbad TOTAL 0.00% 170 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 149 of 256 1 / 40 Homeless Response Survey Q2 How do you get most of your information related to homelessness? Answered: 168 Skipped: 2 Local news Social media Nextdoor Community groups City sources (website,.. Word of mouth (friends,.., Other (pleas specifyl 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ANSWER CHOICES 100% RESPONSES Local news 44.05% 74 Social media 23.21% 39 Nextdoor 45.83% 77 Community groups 11.31% 19 City sources (website, newsletters, City Council meetings, etc.) 46.43% 78 Word of mouth (friends, family, etc.) 30.36% 51 Other (please specify) 37.50% 63 Total Respondents: 168 OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Through my church and active citizen of Carlsbad. I am in the community in north Carlsbad walking and frequenting the local businesses. 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 2 I see it with my own eyes 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 3 Combination of the above 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 4 Walking and driving in the city is eye opening. So many people living in parks, parking lots and in the streets. 6/12/2021 6:13 PM I'm engaged in homelessness activities in Vista & Oceanside 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 6 Seeing it with my own eyes 6/12/2021 4:43 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 150 of 256 2 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 7 I don't feel I get a lot of info regarding the homeless situation. 6/1212021 1:27 PM 8 Just by walking around the Village or use train station. Everywhere. 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 9 working with Showers of Blessings 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 10 Experience homeless issues on a daily basis 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 11 National news 6/11/2021 6:10 PM 12 Direct observation 6/10/2021 8:43 PM 13 I walk the area regularly! 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 14 They're everywhere 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 15 We see them and interact with them constantly in District 1 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 16 Walking around the parks and village 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 17 Face to face. It's right here happening in front of us live. 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 18 Observation. 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 19 personal experience and encounters with them 6/10/2021 10:39 AM 20 Physically living it down on Pine and Lincoln 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 21 Work 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 22 Personal observation 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 23 Observing homeless individuals on city streets, senior center, at the beach and in front of businesses 6/7/2021 8:49 AM 24 Walking downtown Carlsbad and the beaches and boardwalks. 6/6/2021 4:37 PM 25 Carlsbad Village Association 6/6/2021 3:43 PM 26 walking around in my district 6/5/2021 4:23 PM 27 visiting town 6/5/2021 11:02 AM 28 VBS HOA/Residents 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 29 Experience it 8n person on daily basis 6/4/2021 10:25 PM 30 Word of mouth 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 31 First hand observation 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 32 I can see. I also interact with the homeless population. 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 33 Own eyes... .when I go to the Village. 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 34 My eyes everyday. 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 35 Personal observation 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 36 I see increasing groups of homeless people at the train station and Parks. 6/1/2021 7:37 AM 37 Coast News 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 38 Worked with the homeless in Clinical Psych field, volunteering with homeless and impoverished communities 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 39 See it fir'St hand. 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 40 I see them as I go through the village. 5/31/2021 3:10 PM 41 Driving around 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 42 Experiencing a murder, several burglaries and a serious fire all from homeless in our neighborhood. 5/31/2021 1:05 PM 43 Walking around Carlsbad observing homeless everywhere 5/31/2021 12:25 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 151 of 256 3 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 44 Neighborhood Watch thru CPD 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 45 Wall Street Journal 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 46 Visual 5/31/2021 10:52 AM 47 Being active throughout carldbad 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 48 Walking around 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 49 Seeing it in person 5/31/2021 7:43 AM 50 Observing first hand 5/31/2021 7:03 AM 51 I walk early every morning along Garfield from the Army and Navy Academy and see homeless camping at Magee Park and on the porch of the structure. The street also has 5/31/2021 12:49 AM NUMEROUS vehicles that people are living in. The street smells like a toilet. 52 I see it and deal with it all downtown!! 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 53 Observation and direct discussion with actual homeless human beings 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 54 Looking out my front door 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 55 I see it from my house and neighborhood every day 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 56 Observation, conversation, and reading every pertinent thing I can find. 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 57 Personal Observation 5/28/2021 7:14 PM 58 See it myself 5/28/2021 6:15 PM 59 First hand observation 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 60 I observe them all over the village. • 5/28/2021 5:08 PM 61 walking in the community 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 62 Daily interaction 5/27/2021 6:38 PM 63 Seeing it live as walk and drive in the village 5/27/2021 3:00 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 152 of 256 4/40 Homeless Response Survey Q3 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 167 Skipped: 3 RESPONSES 1 It has increased in the last year. 2 Its getting worse 3 We will never have a long term solution until we make homelessness more unpleasant for the homeless. Homeless should clean up trash to earn vouchers, meals, etc. The city should not pay to store anything other than clothes for the homeless. Vagrancy and loitering should be enforced. 4 I see homeless individuals with their belongings in grocery carts in Carlsbad Village; it is clear that we do have unsheltered in need of help. 5 It's not getting better 6 They need to leave. If you leave a cancer untreated it grows. Zero tolerance. 7 Most of the residents here "care" but don't want to do anything about it and definitely don't want it on their backyard 8 It is increasing 9 Some people say they are fine living on the street when we offer help 10 It's really not as bad as a lot of people make it seem. Temecula, Palm Springs, LA and San Francisco are all worse. 11 It is increasing and living here means living in fear from those that have serious mental health and or addiction needs that are not being addressed. Crime is uncontrolled. Those that choose to be homeless cannot be helped by being given a hotel room. Many want to continue living in our city without being required to adhere to sanitation, camping and laws against public intoxication like those that pay taxes to live here follow and are held accountable for. There are two sets of rules. 12 Too many homeless, too much garbage left behind, too much related crime - drugs, stealing, aggressive panhandling, etc. 13 It has increased substantially 14 It's not as bad as Oceanside 15 It's taking over 16 That homelessness is on the rise. And that homelessness is not understood by most of the population. 17 Danger and threats to our safe and quiet life - due to mentally ill people who should be institutionalized; drug users; smokers; sleeping on public benches; encampments to name a few. 18 I observe the issue more in the village and near Holiday park. There have been some high profile crimes involving homeless individuals in Carlsbad recently that increased public concern for safety. 19 The ones I run into have mental issues or are on drugs. 20 many homeless people have many other problems 21 It has increased and become more aggressive 22 More & more people adding to problems DATE 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 6/13/2021 2:56 PM 6/13/2021 11:01 AM 6/13/2021 10:19 AM 6/13/2021 10:13 AM 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 6/12/2021 7:04 PM 6/12/2021 6:25 PM 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 6/12/2021 5:00 PM 6/12/2021 4:55 PM 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 6/12/2021 4:43 PM 6/12/2021 1:27 PM 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 6/12/2021 12:33 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 6/12/2021 9:46 AM 6/12/2021 8:43 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 153 of 256 5 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 23 Definitely increasing 24 Serious intractable problem that will always be with us. 25 It is a serious problem that needs attention 26 Our community can d.o more to provide services and support. 27 It has gotten much worse. 28 The church by the railroad tracks in the village draws homeless people in by providing food. It has become a congregation area as a result. I have had numerous negative encounters passing through there. If mental health and security services are not available, no other service should be allowed. Public safety should be first. 29 It's out of control! The theft, break-ins, assaults, public nuisance and trashed areas have made our parks, public areas and open spaces practically unusable (and unsafe). 30 The population is growing and hurting our community, especially around the coastal tourist spots. 31 it appears that homeless people need a place to live, instead of sleeping on the sidewalk, or in the door ways of businesses that close for the evening or sleeping in their cars at Holiday Park and using the public bathrooms as their own personal bathrooms. 32 That there are people who need our help. 33 There are too many homeless people that are mentally ill and it makes me feel very unsafe. 34 Not an extreme problem 35 It's getting worse and possibly more dangerous; there are heavy concentrations/encampments now at Magee Park, directly across the street from my residence. 36 They break the law and steal packages and litter plus create and unsafe environment in addition to a health risk by publicly urinated and defecatingnin public. I have personally been attacked at the gas station by homeless. 37 That it is increasing and very evident in the Village 38 It is getting worse and negatively impacting our use of the Village 39 I want to reduce homeless in my home town. I do not want to see people sleeping at the beach, or on grass, or begging in the Village. 40 That the homeless need help 41 That the city treats houseless people fucking horribly 42 It is out of control. 43 It feels like the number of homeless has increased recently 44 The problem has grown in the last several months. 45 It has gotten worse! 46 I do not want the homeless sleeping, camping along our beautiful beach areas. 47 It's getting worse 48 It has increased over the past few years and the homeless population has become more aggressive in panhandling and disruptive and illegal behavior 49 Not all homeless live on the streets many are living out of vehicles 50 One thing we know for sure is that what is being done is incorrect. It is not fixing the problem, it is providing the wrong solution in the wrong area and ruining the Carlsbad Village. 51 That they're not homeless; they're vagrants. Providing them with homes will not change that. 52 There has been a huge increase. Their behavior around parks is disturbing and not something our children need to experience. 6/12/2021 8:40 AM 6/12/2021 6:48 AM 6/12/2021 5:14 AM 6/12/2021 12:11 AM 6/11/2021 9:48 PM 6/1112021 8:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:04 PM 6/11/2021 7:24 PM 6/11/2021 7:15 PM 6/11/2021 6:10 PM 6/11/2021 3:02 PM 6/11/2021 8:22 AM 6/11/2021 8:14 AM 6/1112021 7:56 AM 6/11/2021 4:51 AM 6/10/2021 10:25 PM 6/10/2021 9:08 PM 6/10/2021 8:55 PM 6/10/2021 8:43 PM 6/10/2021 8:34 PM 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 6/10/2021 4:19 PM 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 6/10/2021 10:39 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 154 of 256 6 /40 Homeless Response Survey 53 I have seen a few obviously homeless people in Carlsbad. Not many. 54 We have a proactive approach, reaching out officially to the homeless. 55 There are many panhandlers on street corners. 56 It has increased and become more visible. 57 It's increased dramatically in the past 3+ years. In addition, the aggressive behavior has also increased. I live in between Bristol Cove and Kelly Elementary - we've had homeless people recently arrested for murder and starting a big fire, both of which are unacceptable. 58 It is a difficult problem to easily and readily solve. 59 It is increasing and taking over in the Village area. We bought our condo in the Village to retire. I don't feel comfortable out at night anymore. Homeless sleeping on the grass area by our condo- not what I want to live with. Wish I stayed in my house in Carlsbad. 60 It has increased, especially more mentally ill men. 61 It is increasing, it is troublesome, and it has the potential to forever alter the look and feel of our community if allowed to continue unaddressed. 62 It is a growing problem and cant be solved by throwing money at it. Solving it requires reinstating jail times, massive increases in mental health services and drug treatment programs, and a vast increase in affordable housing. Carlsbad cant solve it alone or we will just attract more homeless. 63 It is visibly growing. 64 It is out of control and is negatively affecting residents and visitors alike. Some are legitimate, some mentally ill...but many are drug addicted and criminal 65 Seems to be increasing 66 Housing is ends homelessness 67 It has been increasing over the last year. 68 It is a horrible problem, the homeless are taking over the parks, the beach, our neighborhoods. They are bringing crime to Carlsbad and they are causing law abiding citizens to be afraid. 69 There has been an increasing number of homeless persons around the village and barrio area over e last 12 months. There has been very little enforcement and I have seen many individuals urinating in parking lots and along Carlsbad Village Drive with no recourse. 70 It's out of control!! 71 It's a problem. 72 It is getting worse and is ruining our city 73 Homelessness is a growing cancerous problem that's not being addressed successfully. Crime (drugs/theft) are associated with homelessness. 74 That there are groups of people who have chosen this as a lifestyle and do not wish to get help, get a job, and find a way out. They are often the ones with mental illness or drug issues and I feel they are the majority of the homeless in the Village. 6/10/2021 7:30 AM 6/9/2021 10:51 PM 6/9/2021 10:47 PM 6/9/2021 7:07 PM 6/9/2021 6:27 PM 6/9/2021 5:49 PM 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 6/9/2021 5:23 PM 6/9/2021 4:58 PM 6/9/2021 4:24 PM 6/9/2021 4:12 PM 6/9/2021 9:56 AM 6/9/2021 6:54 AM 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 6/8/2021 10:06 PM 6/8/2021 3:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 6/8/2021 1:22 PM 6/8/2021 11:17 AM 6/8/2021 6:54 AM 6/7/2021 10:04 PM 75 i believe that it has many, diverse causes and is common to every community. 6/7/2021 9:37 PM 76 There continues to be more and more homeless individuals in Carlsbad in spite of the city's 6/7/2021 8:49 AM efforts. The current state laws have hampered efforts to address treatment of mental illness and drug abuse of the homeless, which in turn has made Carlsbad an unsafe place to live. 77 It is sad, out of control, unsightly, and detrimental to the tourist industry and city economy. For 6/6/2021 4:37 PM sure, I know there is plenty of vacant commercial space available for housing. 78 I know it is a real and tricky problem. We have had homeless people sleeping in the doorway 6/6/2021 3:43 PM of my husband's Village office ... and it made us feel sad and like we weren't kind people when we had to take steps to remove them ... but it wasn't a sanitary situation, and was uncomfortable and didn't feel safe for those using that entrance. June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 155 of 256 7 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 79 I don't want to see them take over our public or private spaces. They cannot be allowed to drive away residents and tourists. 80 It is a shame that there is such anger and hate directed towards folks who are experiencing hard times, whether due to financial issues or mental health issues. 81 I really know nothing for sure. I have noticed an increase in the number of homeless people I see when I walk through the village since I moved here 5 years ago. 82 It equals more crime...Getting worse 83 It is sad for both sides. The homeless and our residents. Its unsanitary. Urine, blood, feces on sidewalks and parks. Getting unsafe as some are unstable mentally 84 It's not just a local problem, it's a nationwide problem. 85 it has increased over the past 20 years 86 I have seen more homeless people in Carlsbad over the last few years. 87 It seems to be getting worse. A lot around church near the railroad tracks. Also trash from their encampments 88 We will not cure; only manage, and that can't be done without effective enforcement and deterrence. 89 Most of the homeless do not want to change and they are only looking to get by day by day. This hurts the homeless that do not want to be there and are looking for help (these are the homeless that you don't come in contact with). The ones you see each day are the ones creating havoc to everyone. Each of them became homeless for different reasons and until you separate them and get them one on one in their settings, you will never know the cause for them or be able to help them get out of homelessness. Alcohol and drugs submerge the pain from the past each of them have encountered. The government and people giving handouts are the worst way to help and only creates the idea to them that they are owed it. Mental hospitals or camp settings created by non profits that deal with homelessness is best. I know alot of people that became homeless and have been able to turn back to be an asset to society. I know others that will never do anything other than being homeless because they learned how to survive in this environment and know how to get money from government and people (handouts). If there was a program that would counsel each person individually and find out the root cause and their past and current goals and place them in housing and pair them up with someone that has the same desires out of life ( could be a ex-homelss person) or someone that truly wants to make a difference. ( I would call it a homebound buddy) there are people reaching out to help, so why not tell those interested in helping to stop giving money and give their time being a homebound buddy to a homeless person. A clean and sober homeless person that has a desire to work can get out of homelessness if they have the, right tools to use to get there. 90 Increased number of homeless who are clearly experiencing drug and mental health problems. 91 It is a chronic issue and our local parks continue to be the hang out and overnight spot for our chronic homeless people. 92 That people on the street seem to me to be fragmented. I think They need a central resource center to where they can get needs met. They know where to get food, showers! Some of necessities. But after that, they roam around, hang out, just trying to make sense of their day. Some can have a full meaning to their day. Others wander! They still seem to be a group apart from others. 93 It's a state/nationwide problem not unique to our city. 94 The homeless with substance abuse problems are the real issue. Its a growing population. 95 There are too many homeless people in the village and they are becoming a detriment and danger to the city. 96 Homelessness and the housing shortage are separate problems. 97 Homeless issues are handled by the police with a special HOT team 98 They can be dangerous. 6/6/2021 12:40 PM 6/5/2021 9:16 PM 6/5/2021 4:23 PM 6/5/2021 11:49 AM 6/5/2021 11:22 AM 6/5/2021 11:10 AM 6/5/2021 11:02 AM 6/5/2021 10:43 AM 6/5/2021 10:05 AM 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 6/412021 10:25 PM 6/4/2021 8:09 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 6/4/2021 12:33 PM 6/3/2021 7:51 PM 6/3/2021 2:27 AM 612/2021 4:15 PM 6/2/2021 12:44 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 156 of 256 8 /40 Homeless Response Survey 99 I know that Carlsbad is not alone with its homeless problem. Homelessness has increased in every community in California. 100 The city is caving to their demands. 101 The City Manager and Council does not encourage and support the Police Department and Code Enforcement to fully enforce the City Municipal Code and State law in regards to illegal behavior displayed by transients and the homeless. 102 I tend to see many of the same homeless folks for many years. 103 The City has no plans for a permanent solution. This motel vouchers program is a waste of money. 104 The Police, the Homeless Outreach team and the city are trying to find solutions to very difficult problems. 105 It is a growing problem that Carlsbad did not have when I moved here and will eventually impact our tourist business negatively. It is also destroying the quality of life for law abiding taxpayers who are now frightened to visit many places in Carlsbad that they used to enjoy. 106 It is unfortunately mainly intractable, and a manifestation of broad social unwellness. . 107 It is ruining the image of our city. The problem makes the city to appear unsafe, especially at night. 108 Out of control, a serious threat to law abiding citizens, a biohazard and a serious negative impact on quality of life. 109 They are taking over Magee park and other areas. 110 It has grown considerably in the last 1 1/2 years due to laxity of city's policies and enforcement. Current policies amount to what is a "magnet program" for attracting new homeless to the city. Advent Church feedings concentrate "bums" in Village. I distinguish between bums and homeless families—two very different demographics. Homeless families account.for less than one percent of the city's population. 111 Homelessness has increased in Carlsbad in the past year, and the level of severely mentally ill has increased dramatically in the homeless population I have observed around Carlsbad. 112 Carlsbad is making it too comfortable for druggies and criminal homeless to be in our city. 113 It will continue to get worse. 114 It is noticeable to me in last year. 115 It exists and it's growing 116 That we have a serious problem. We have experienced a murder of a resident by two homeless people on drugs along with several home invasion burglaries and a homeless woman starting a fire down on Park that threatened our neighborhood. We have also had several other incidents of people feeling threatened by encounters with the homeless. 117 I have been retired to Cbad almost 5 years. In all downtown parks,streets there have been full time homeless in the same place yr after yr, and scary cursing, ranting, freaking out mentally ill walking the streets. 5YEARS. I understand homeless, falling on hard times cases, but the folks I see are professional homeless 118 It has become a crtical issue because the situation has worsen each year. 119 It needs to end. By providing more services you will be encouraging more to come here. How is it working in L.A. and San Francisco? 120 mainly mental issues ( and not taking meds), and addiction issues. 121 There is too much of it. I'm not convinced it should be called "homelessness". 122 I am concerned that so many homeless people are choosing to live in Carlsbad beach area. 123 We're loosing public space, quality of life and safety to the worst of them that have taken a foothold. 6/2/2021 11:39 AM 6/2/2021 9:40 AM 612/2021 9:09 AM 6/1/2021 10:28 PM 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 6/1/2021 2:46 PM 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 6/1/2021 12:30 PM 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 6/1/2021 7:37 AM 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 5/31/2021 3:10 PM 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 5/31/2021 1:27 PM 5/31/2021 1:05 PM 5/31/2021 12:25 PM 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 5/31/2021 11:17 AM 5/31/2021 10:52 AM 5/31/2021 10:30 AM 5/31/2021 8:52 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 157 of 256 9 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 124 There are many. 125 The issue is out of control and destroying our city. I do not want to raise children in carlsbad anymore. It's no longer a family town, but rather a homeless filled city with rising drug abuse and crime as a result. 126 There is too much and it is taking over our city. There are many places (ie parks) that I no longer feel safe taking my kids to. It is going to eventually impact our tourism industry toO if it is not gotten under control. 127 There are too many. I have lived here since 1988 and its way worse and not safe in certain areas. 128 It has gotten much worse than I have ever seen it! 129 It is very bad. The criminal element that has multiplied breaking into homes, cars, stealing bicycles, is rampant and needs to be eliminated. • 130 There are ALOT more homeless than there were when I first moved here 5 years ago 131 A number of the homeless commit crimes: theft, disregarding the laws of the parks and public areas and panhandling. 132 Increased population of homeless and aggressive behavior 133 It's increasing and moving into areas not acceptable such as parks, sidewalks, community recreation areas and etc. 134 We do not know what the actual homeless population count is. 135 It has increased to an intolerant amount. 136 It has become terrible, unsafe and disturbing. Build it and they will come 137 It's out of control. I see new faces everyday. 138 When I ask homeless people I meet how they found themselves in Carlsbad, a heck of a lot of them failed at rehab in Orange County. 139 Most done want help. 140 It's increased in the last year 141 The number of homeless people is rising every year. They are not Carlsbad residents. 142 I know for sure that homelessness is the number one quality of life problem in my life as a resident of Carlsbad. 143 Not enough shelters/housing in Carlsbad 144 There is growing disrespect for residents, tourists and private property. I am afraid to go out of my house alone at night. I sometimes feel like a prisoner in my own home. 145 The number of people on the streets 146 We're too lenient on allowing people to hang out/sleep/loiter on the streets. And also the homeless campers are increasing in number and aren't being forced to move. 147 It has increased 148 These people are not from Carlsbad and are coming to our city because they know they will receive services. 149 It is getting worse. I can't go for a walk anywhere in my town without encountering homeless people. The Village is just awful. We now keep a count on our daily walks. 8 is not an uncommon number. Many have been on our streets for years. 150 The problem is growing but the causes are multifaceted and although the HOT is helpful, it will take a multifaceted and multi regional approach to address the issues 151 It gotten very much worse in the past few years. 152 Most of them do not want help. They don't want to live by any rules. I have known a couple 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 5/31/2021 8:13 AM 5/31/2021 7:43 AM 5/31/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 7:17 AM 5/31/2021 7:04 AM 5/31/2021 7:03 AM 5/31/2021 12:49 AM 5/30/2021 8:57 PM 5/30/2021 8:46 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM 5/30/2021 6:43 PM 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 5/30/2021 6:32 PM 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 5/30/2021 5:59 PM 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 5/29/2021 1:47 PM 5/29/2021 1:29 PM 5/29/2021 11:55 AM 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 5/29/2021 7:29 AM 5/28/2021 9:28 PM 5/28/2021 9:18 PM 5/28/2021 8:39 PM 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 5/28/2021 7:17 PM 5/28/2021 7:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 158 of 256 10 / 40 Homeless Response Survey who have gotten help through the Outreach program, which has been very helpful. 153 We need to take care of eachother 5/28/2021 6:15 PM 154 It has drastically gotten worse, especially in the village area. I am nervous to walk around 5/28/2021 6:14 PM Carlsbad Village Dr. 155 Increased 5/28/2021 6:09 PM 156 Too many people with too many panhandlers. 5/28/2021 6:08 PM 157 There are some homeless who like the freedom of being homeless. Others have mental health problems. Source: speaking with homeless people. . 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 158 It is increasing 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 159 They make my experience living in Carlsbad much less desirable. They cuss loudly, act erratically, urinate publicly, litter and make me feel unsafe. 5/28/2021 5:08 PM 160 It is growing 5/28/2021 4:58 PM 161 it is increasing with younger adults from OTHER jurisdictions 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 162 Its increasing 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 163 It's increasing 5/27/2021 6:38 PM 164 There need to be more homeless housing not just outreach. 5/27/2021 3:12 PM 165 I know that there is NOT a comprehensive plan utilizing multiple agencies to help with mental illness. I know that I walk and dont have a gun and police drive around and have means to protect themselves. I know there are many people disgusted with it. I know that there are to many homeless and I am seeing new faces. 5/27/2021 3:00 PM 166 There are much more homeless out and about in our city than ever before (wandering the streets, living in vehicles, sleeping in public areas etc.) 5/27/2021 2:42 PM 167 It is growing 5/27/2021 1:44 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 159 of 256 11 / 40 Homeless Response Survey Q4 What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 168 Skipped: 12 RESPONSES 1 The current laws surrounding enforcement of overnight sleeping in public places and laws for indecent exposure for using the bathroom in public. 2 The extent of the issue, and whether, when I see a homeless person, that individual has been reached out to for help in getting off the street and to needed services. 3 What. is being done to help. 4 Why the city does not enforce laws like loitering, vagrancy, out door camping in non designated campgrounds. 5 How to fight nimbyism 6 How to best get them off the street. How to best help drug addiction 7 How can we help when cost of living is so high for low income people 8 If there is a crew that cleans up the camps? The Village and the streets stay pretty clean but there's an abandoned camp by the Navy Academy that is trashed. 9 Why don't cities collaborate to find solutions instead of utilizing separate bureaucratic systems that simply are not working? 10 Are the homeless persons from Carlsbad? 11 Is there anyone in this Carlsbad subcommittee that has a clue? 12 The solution and the plans 13 How to make things better. 14 Whether these people are moved to a designated places, either shelter; mental institution; or prison (drug users / dealers). I see homeless outreach team walking around the town but they are just giving warnings even local businesses owners and residents complain they are affecting their business let alone our safety. For example I saw a man mumbling and waving around a metal pole in front of Village Arts the other day. I reported it to a uniform foot patrol. He told me he'll look for him but I really didn't see the sense of urgency. It is clearly a threat to us residents & tourists. We'd like to see results. 15 I am uncertain how much assistance and what resources are available. It seems that law enforcement is unable to do much until a significant crime has occurred. 16 How it can be solved. 17 how many homeless people do we have? is the population growing? if so, why? 18 Where are the mental health facilities for them to get help or off the street if aggressive 19 Why patrols are not conducted in areas of high concentrations 20 Why there doesn't seem to be a work requirement for receiving homeless assistance. 21 Where to house them 22 Are there volunteer opportunities? Is there a place to donate? What is needed most? What nonprofits address homeless needs in our area? 23 How to effectively and fairly eliminate this problem. 24 How many of our homeless are local vs transients from out of our area? How can we help our DATE 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 6/13/2021 10:19 AM 6/13/2021 10:13 AM 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 6/12/2021 7:04 PM 6/12/2021 6:25 PM 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 6/12/2021 5:00 PM 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 6/12/2021 4:43 PM 6/12/2021 1:27 PM 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 6/12/2021 12:33 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 6/12/2021 9:46 AM 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 6/12/2021 6:48 AM 6/12/2021 5:14 AM 6/12/2021 12:11 AM 6/11/2021 9:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:48 PM June 28, 2021 Item 4:13 Page 160 of 256 12 / 40 Homeless Response Survey own without inviting outsiders to come? 25 Why the city isn't arresting the drug addicts who are breaking and entering and homeless by choice who are defecating in public and bathing in drinking fountains! It's ridiculous. Time to distinguish between someone down on their luck who is temporarily homeless and the tweekers and addicts who live in and trash our parks and streets by choice (largely because they won't get off drugs or are mentally ill). Call them what they are instead of lumping them in with those who need assistance due to circumstances but are not addicts and criminals. 26 The city's response. 27 Why do Church organizations drop-off food for homeless at Holiday Park? Do they have a city permit to do this? Why doesn't the Church invite the homeless to their church location? that why the church can manage all the trash left behind at Holiday Park. It is my opinion that the city should not allow this type of "feeding the homeless" program at Holiday Park, if this continues the city and church should provide security to make sure the homeless move on to where they sleep and to make sure the park is cleaned of all the trash left behind. I live close to Holiday Park do not walk the park anymore because I don't feel safe due to trash and people camping and sleeping in the cars there. 28 How the city plans to help people in need. 29 where are they going to go? housing is not affordable for most hard working hourly wage earners 30 Actual count 31 What actions/behaviors by a homeless person are illegal for which the police (or other dept?) could be called? 32 I am uncertain why the city tolerates this behavior 33 What is Carlsbad doing about it 34 Why the goals for the program are so low? Why there are only "carrots" and no "sticks"? For example, if you refuse to participate in the program, you cannot stay in Carlsbad. No more sleeping in any park, street etc. All homeless have to fool the same rules as the resident related to decent living No urinating or defecating in public No ownership of stolen bikes Repercussions for stealing If caught, you must participate in cleaning up Carlsbad. 35 What the laws allow. 36 That the homeless are getting the help they need 37 If you will ever do anything to actually help human beings or if you'll just continue to try and shove them out of view for your convenience and comfort 38 That it can be dealt with effectively. 39 What the city is doing to assist the homeless 40 Why communities aren't fighting back against the state and courts who are tying the hands of law enforcement. 41 I have previously filled out this survey. Where are the community results posted of this survey? 42 What can be done about it. If the people are not breaking the law, is there anything we, as a city, can do To help get the people off the streets and stop leaving trash etc. all over our beautiful city. Also, this may be a misconception but I wonder if providing services for the homeless population in Carlsbad will only draw more homeless people to our city. 43 How to handle the situation with out creating a environment that attracts more homeless. 44 Why are we allowing this? 45 Why has the homeless population in Carlsbad Village increased and what is being done to address it? 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:04 PM 6/11/2021 7:24 PM 6/11/2021 7:15 PM 6/11/2021 6:10 PM 6/11/2021 3:02 PM 6/11/2021 8:22 AM • 6/11/2021 8:14 AM 6/11/2021 7:56 AM 6/11/2021 4:51 AM 6/10/2021 10:25 PM 6/10/2021 9:08 PM 6/10/2021 8:55 PM 6/10/2021 8:43 PM 6/10/2021 8:34 PM 6/10/2021 7:20 PM 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 6/10/2021 4:19 PM 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 46 What services and shelter are available. 47 It is certain that Carlsbad Village has become increasingly unsafe in every way and it is June 28, 2021 Item #3 13 / 40 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 6/10/2021 2:07 PM Page 161 of 256 Homeless Response Survey unsanitary. The village, the parks and the bathrooms. 48 Just how long Carlsbad can continue to assert that the problem with the vagrants is lacking of a home, and not mental illness and/or substance abuse. 49 How to get them off the streets, parks and local businesses. 50 Is Carlsbad doing anything to help homeless people? Are police helping them or making their situation worse? 51 Are we helping the truely needy who are unemployed thru no part of their own (e.g. pandemic shut down their employer(. 52 What exactly the City is doing to address the problem. I know there is a new homelessness task force and there is some data related to their activities but I don't always know what the data mean. 53 The solution, it's not easy... 54 What is being done for those homeless individuals who are obviously mentally ill or incapacitated. I've seen some walking in downtown and it's both sad and frightening. 55 Will it actually go down as all I see is the increase. 56 It is such a complex and multi-faceted issue and there just is not one easy solution. I guess what I'm most uncertain about is how to truly help the homeless and the citizens of Carlsbad at the same time. They have needs and we have the right to be safe and walk down the street without being accosted. How do you address both those things at once? 57 How to address the neighborhood problems from people who do not want help and enjoy "living outdoors" 58 That there is any options for theses people or that there any rules for them. 59 Why have we attracted so many homeless, many of whom are drug addicted and criminal? 60 What we can do about it 61 If Carlsbad has the will to do the right thing. 62 How the city is working to reduce homelessness 63 Why this problem has been allowed to grow without restraint. 64 I understand we're now providing hotel "vouchers", but I'm not sure why. Decades of easily found research has proven hotel voucher systems for single adults do not work, and do nothing for the root cause of the homelessness. It's a nice gesture, and I understand the "housing first" theory, but solves nothing at an extreme expense to the residents of Carlsbad. 65 How safe I am?? 66 Long term solutions. 67 What the city are doing about it 68 I'm not sure why our city council hadn't solved the homeless problem. I've made suggestions and NEVER received a response. 69 How will those who do not want help and do not want to be part of the voucher program with wraparound services be helped or removed so that the Village will be safer, cleaner, and more approachable to our tourists, residents, and locals? 70 i am uncertain about the commitment of Carlsbad residents to deal with it in the most effective ways. I've seen negative comments from people in news, seeming to blame the homeless for their situation and to think that they are all drug addicts and criminals. While I have seen some apparent drug users and mentally ill, what I mostly see is elderly and disabled men and women. 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 6/10/2021 10:39 AM 6/10/2021 7:30 AM 6/9/2021 10:47 PM 6/9/2021 7:07 PM. 6/9/2021 6:27 PM 6/9/2021 5:49 PM 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 6/9/2021 4:58 PM 6/9/2021 4:24 PM 6/9/2021 4:12 PM 6/9/2021 9:56 AM 6/9/2021 6:54 AM 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 6/8/2021 10:06 PM 6/8/2021 3:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 6/8/2021 1:22 PM 6/8/2021 11:17 AM 6/8/2021 6:54 AM 6/7/2021 10:04 PM 6/7/2021 9:37 PM 71 If there is a hotel voucher program for the homeless, why are there still so many homeless on 6/7/2021 8:49 AM the streets? 72 Many people choose to live the homeless lifestyle. Why is so much time/money spent on 6/6/2021 4:37 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 162 of 256 14 / 40 Homeless Response Survey trying to convert people to change their preferred style of living? 73 I am uncertain what is the best or most helpful or most effective solution. When I have helped do interviews at Bro Benno's each year during the homeless count, I have come to realize this lifestyle is the preferred choice for a surprising number of individuals. So how do we balance those preferences with the legitimate desire for others in the community to have a clean, safe community where they are not in the uncomfortable situation of encountering homelessness and its side effects. 74 What laws can we use to force them to move from where they are not allowed? How do we keep them from camping on beaches, parks, open space/wildlife areas, and city streets? (NO VENICE solutions!!) 75 The best way to find a compassionate solution. 76 Uncertain of the appropriate solution 77 Does the police dept. issue tickets for vagrancy? 78 where are they coming from? 79 How to help those who don't want help, especially from the authorities, or at the least keep them from infringing on the general public's sense of safety. 80 what solutions there are that will work 81 What is the City doing to help homeless individuals while also keeping the City safe? 82 Is the increase because of Covid 83 I am uncertain about the efficacy of the city's program. Compassion must have limits. Not enough shelter to allow effective enforcement. 84 Uncertain that the government will actually help. I see money being spent but with no results and no sense of how to organize a way out of homelessness. 85 What resources are being offered by City of Carlsbad. 86 Is their a central location where social workers, clinicians, medical personnel, housing navigator can provide education, treatment, hospitality, etc. that will house records of each person and keep track of Who What When Why to help them get into a good direction and feel hopeful. 87 Will things improve as we reemerge from the pandemic? 88 I do not understand why groups are allowed to come to holiday park and Magee park and feed people. 89 Why homelessness exits and why it seems so hard to resolve 90 How many do we have? 91 I am uncertain what the City has set as success indicators to know if its efforts to reduce homelessness are effective. 92 If the city will do the right thing and force them to either work for their keep or get them out of Carlsbad. 93 If the existing rules and laws and not enforced to their fullest the problem will get worse and to a point it cannot be corrected. 94 Not sure how much evidence-based drub rehabilitation and mental health efforts are included in our response program. Hotels and shelters are necessary, but are bandaids to the problem. 95 Why the City doesn't build a community of permanent housing using used RVs and tiny houses. 96 How effective all the different programs are in actually helping people. 97 Why aren't more charitable organizations helping to house the homeless population? Seems like charities already have the experience and can provide help at a lower cost. 6/6/2021 3:43 PM 6/6/2021 12:40 PM 6/5/2021 9:16 PM 6/5/2021 4:23 PM 6/5/2021 11:49 AM 6/5/2021 11:22 AM 6/5/2021 11:10 AM 6/5/2021 11:02 AM 6/5/2021 10:43 AM 6/5/2021 10:05 AM 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 6/4/2021 10:25 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 6/3/2021 2:27 AM 6/2/2021 4:15 PM 6/2/2021 12:44 PM 6/2/2021 11:39 AM 6/2/2021 9:40 AM 6/2/2021 9:09 AM 6/1/2021 10:28 PM 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 6/1/2021 2:46 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 163 of 256 15 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 98 Can effective services be deployed to mitigate? 99 How much the city can do under the rules of law 100 Why our elected leaders are allowing this scourge to continue and not enforcing existing laws. 101 I am uncertain whether the current city council has the fortitude to get tough on homeless taking over village. 102 Will the solutions the City of Carlsbad, surrounding cities, and the State contribute to the overall well being of the community as a whole, and the homeless themselves? 103 Why laws don't apply to them? Why does the city keep throwing money into this? These aren't even carlsbad residents. 104 How will the inflow of homeless slow down if the area is giving such incentives to drug and alcohol addicts? 105 Who mostly makes up the homeless population....drug addicts, mentally ill people, unemployed people 106 Number of homeless, demographic makeup, availability of resources for homeless, length of residency 107 Why there is so little that the police can do about the homeless sitting up tents, and camps in our city. Where they are using public areas as their bathroom. 108 If this will ever change or become an even bigger burden for the tax payers of city!! 109 Crime has increased with increase of the homeless population. In fact, a neighbor a few doors door down was murdered, stabbed to death by a homeless couple in HER house. 110 Why does the city permit it? Are there homeless folks in Del Mar, La Jolla or Solana Beach? Carlsbad has become a major tourist destination. Don't jeopardize that. 111 uncertain if it can be resolved to non homelessness people's liking. The mental ill and the addictive homeless tend to prefer the streets. 112 How many are actual homeless because of no fault of their own. 113 I am concerned that the government is enabling people to be homeless in carlsbad beach area. 114 Whether they're from carlsbad or arriving from other cities that have had enough and cleared them out. 115 whether they are harmless 116 Why it's become acceptable to have so many homeless. And why are politicians enabling the issue? 117 How to end this problem and what can legally be done to get people off of the streets (ie rehab, mental health, shelter beds) 118 What is being done? 119 If the City of Carlsbad is able to do anything about it with the current makeup of the council 120 How the truly honest folks who due to no fault of their own have lost their homes, jobs, etc can get help and be made whole. 121 I am uncertain that Carlsbad will handle the situation as to not become another LA or San Francisco 122 Why is it getting worse?Does anyone track these programs that have been implemented? 123 Residents safety because of the inareased homeless population. 124 City Council's/law enforcement approach to this ongoing and growing huge dilemma! These individuals with severe mental illness should be first priority! 125 There are many reasons a person is experiencing homelessness. There is not a one size firs all solution. 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 6/1/2021 12:30 PM 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 5/31/2021 3:10 PM 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 5/31/2021 1:27 PM 5/31/2021 1:05 PM 5/31/2021 12:25 PM 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 5/31/2021 11:17 AM 5/31/2021 10:52 AM 5/31/2021 10:30 AM 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 5/31/2021 8:13 AM 5/31/2021 7:43 AM 5/31/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 7:17 AM 5/31/2021 7:04 AM 5/31/2021 7:03 AM 5/31/2021 12:49 AM 5/30/2021 8:57 PM 5/30/2021 8:46 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 164 of 256 16 / 40 June 28, 2021 Item tt3 Page 165 of 256 17 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 126 Why we are allowing it? 5/30/2021 6:43 PM 127 Nothing 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 128 How the city is cataloging these people and total resources we have for them. 5/30/2021 6:32 PM 129 Why is Cori Scumacher so pleased with herself on this? 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 130 Their spreading diseases & their own health with unsanitaty conditions-then how that spreads to all of us. 5/30/2021 5:59 PM 131 The cause of increased homelessness 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 132 I'm uncertain of how the city will actually solve this problem without informing vagrancy laws. 5/29/2021 1:47 PM 133 Uncertain about how to get people off the streets and into rehab/mental health programs for those that do not want help. 5/29/2021 1:29 PM 134 Solutions 5/29/2021 11:55 AM 135 Is it going to get worse or better? 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 136 Safety for the individual homeless as well as safety for the community. I am outside walking everyday, and there have been times I was nervous or scared when coming near a homeless person. 5/29/2021 7:29 AM 137 What we're doing to deal with our growing homeless population. 5/28/2021 9:28 PM 138 I don't know if there are outreach efforts to help them find temporary shelter and meals. 5/28/2021 9:18 PM 139 Why is the city allowing a family friendly town to be invaded by people who need help and should be forced off the streets. 5/28/2021 8:39 PM 140 I am uncertain about whether anyone really wants to solve the problem of homelessness. We throw taxpayer dollars at it, but the number of homeless grows proportionally to the amount spent. 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 141 How we can best meet their daily needs in a compassionate way without causing entitlement or the angst of the community 5/28/2021 7:17 PM 142 The root causes and how to mitigate the problem. 5/28/2021 7:14 PM 143 I am uncertain why those roaming the streets with obvious mental challenges and somewhat aggressive are not picked up and treated maybe they are but I keep seeing the same individuals walking the streets. 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 144 What is being done to help the mentally ill 5/28/2021 6:15 PM 145 The suggested programs will work. 5/28/2021 6:14 PM 146 How to stop 5/28/2021 6:09 PM 147 Not enough beds. Cities in Orange County have beds so they can arrest the ones who do t take them. 5/28/2021 6:08 PM 148 How and where to get help for those with mental health needs. 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 149 Our ability to eliminate or control the number of homeless. 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 150 How to fix the problem. 5/28/2021 5:08 PM 151 What percent are local vs transient? 5/28/2021 4:58 PM 152 why is the police not getting these people out of the city, they are not from here they do not belong here 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 153 What we can do about it 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 154 What is the main reason behind the problem? 5/27/2021 6:38 PM 155 Where housing can be built? 5/27/2021 3:12 PM 156 I am uncertain that we as a city are equipped to handle this situation and we should leave it up to the experts. 5/27/2021 3:00 PM Homeless Response Survey 157 What exactly is the city doing about it? 5/27/2021 2:42 PM 158 Why there is no will to fight sacramento and the courts to end this. 5/27/2021 1:44 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 166 of 256 18 / 40 Homeless Response Survey Q5 Have you or someone you know personally, ever experienced homelessness? Answered: 169 Skipped: 1 Yes No I'd prefer not to answer 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Yes 33.14% 56 No 59.17% 100 I'd prefer not to answer 7.69% 13 TOTAL 169 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 167 of 256 19 / 40 Homeless Response Survey Q6 What questions do you have about the city's plan? Answered: 146 Skipped: 24 RESPONSES 1 Will there be an accountability component to offering housing to homeless (i.e. applying for jobs, staying off drugs and alcohol, going to meetings, etc) Which hotels will participate in the voucher program? Is it the hotels option to participate? 2 How does providing free food/lodging and little enforcement discourage new homeless from arriving in droves to receive their free stuff? 3 None 4 What is the plan. 5 Get it together and do your job. Enforce laws and get the drug addicts out of town. If they are mentally ill commit them. 6 How long term is it? 7 It seems quite clear. Affordable housing is an issue. 8 I think it seems like a well thought plan. I would wonder what would be offered/done if someone refuses a voucher 9 Are there long term plans for the treatment of the homeless or is it just relocating them elsewhere for the "look" of it. 10 Have you contacted the homeless campers currently living in our parks and on our sidewalks to see if they want housing first? Have you studied their needs and motivation to live here? They did not recently become homeless and I doubt they want housing that includes the • support services you are planning. I support housing first for those identified homeless through channels that assess their situation. But that is a small percentage of the people I see living on our streets. I see many and have spoken to many that clearly choose to live unhomed so they can also live a lawless lifestyle through begging and theft. The general public, homeowners and renters are spending hard earned money on lighting, cameras and I'm sure weapons to protect their cars and property. We've had several murders and at least one serious fire tied to homeless in our neighborhoods. The plan states there will be a committee for oversight yet in person opportunities for feedback to the city council does not currently exist. Open up these meetings and listen to your constituents. Those that elect you and or pay your salaries. 11 No questions, seems like a very good plan. 12 If we start with housing first, let's just stop now and save a lot of money & horrors in the future 13 I am interested to know what the consequences for a homeless person is who chooses not to take advantage of the services and remain on the streets. Also, what is the city doing about the trash, feces and needles left behind in public spaces. 14 Is there an "employment" piece in the plan that can assist individuals gain employment? 15 What are you doing other than hiring homeless outreach team? Spending our tax money to hire more government employees is fine - as long as you can show the number. We have people to count how many we have. We want to see how much we reduce by hiring these government employees. 16 Which hotels and motels have been selected? Will there be security? 17 How do we prevent people from other areas coming here because we offer assistance and overwhelm the program? 18 what opportunities for citizens to help with the plan are available? DATE 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 6/13/2021 11:01 AM 6/13/2021 10:19 AM 6/13/2021 10:13 AM 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 6/12/2021 7:04 PM 6/12/2021 6:25 PM 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 6/12/2021 5:00 PM 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 6/12/2021 4:43 PM 6/12/2021 1:27 PM 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 6/12/2021 12:33 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 11:16 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 168 of 256 20 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 19 Not aware of plans. 20 How will the city plan work if & when the homeless person rejects/ refuses access to services offered? 21 Don't wish to find myself in a hotel where former homeless are being housed. 22 Why are we wasting money on pets? 23 What is the estimated number of homeless in Carlsbad and how nany people will be offered housing vouchers? 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 6/12/2021 8:40 AM 6/12/2021 6:48 AM 6/12/2021 5:14 AM 6/12/2021 12:11 AM 6/11/2021 9:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:04 PM 6/11/2021 7:15 PM 6/11/2021 3:02 PM 6/11/2021 8:22 AM 6/11/2021 8:14 AM 6/11/2021 7:56 AM 6/11/2021 4:51 AM 6/10/2021 10:25 PM 6/10/2021 9:08 PM 6/10/2021 8:55 PM 6/10/2021 8:34 PM 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 6/10/2021 4:19 PM 6/10/2021 3:20 PM 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 24 None 25 Terrible plan. It will just result on bunch of completely trashed hotel rooms while drug addicts and mentally ill continue to live the same way they do outdoors! They need to be in facilities to get help until they can function in society. 26 I personally think the city needs to double the amount of staff that is depicted in your video. 27 How realistic is it? 28 will the new community task force have a direct number to call and report problems or would we continue to call the non-emergency number for police? 29 Again, why does the city tolerate this criminal behavior and who is going to pay for your plan plus most homeless CHOOSE to be homeless 30 What mental health resources are part of the plan 31 Why are homeless facilities being built within the village instead of next to the police department making it easier for the HOT Team to monitor? Based on the recent stats...there are 160 homeless and 15 individuals working on this project...11:1...Using a primary care model. .homeless should be eliminated one year. Why is the goal to decrease homelessness by 50% (80 individuals in 5 years so low? That means that. each of the 15 people working as members of the HOT will only successfully remove 1 person from the street per year? That is a very sad goal and not worthy of the resources the city of Carlsbad is allocating to this project. How "affordable" does housing have to be for homeless to be able to afford it? 32 How can we prevent people who don't want assistance from sleeping on our streets? 33 Need to take care of more homeless people 34 How will you care for those experiencing mental health and addiction issues? Can you guarantee that they will get their pets back, for free, at any time they want? Will these resources actually be accessible or will you incorporate unrealistic standards for people to be able to qualify? 35 None. I hope it works. Our streets are not safe now due to the homeless. 36 When will it be safe to walk the Rail Trail again? 37 Where will the vouchers be used? My understanding is There are a lot of issues at the local Carlsbad motels where vouchers are being used. 38 What is done with those who are reluctant or simply refuse to use the provided resources? 39 Why would you consider putting housing for homeless within 500ft of an elementary school? 40 Why can't we keep the homeless out of and away from the public parks and athletic fields (specifically Holiday Park and Pine soccer and baseball fields)? It's unsafe for our kids. Also, many of the homeless in District 1 are actively "choosing" the lifestyle and aren't interested in seeking help for substance abuse or mental illness — what are we doing about them? 41 I have heard that the hotel voucher plan has resulted in an increase in crime in residential areas near the hotels. How is that being addressed? How soon until safe housing where people can stay with their pets will be available? 42 Have you considered another area to support the homeless instead of carlsbad village? We feel for them and we help them ourselves, in the proper way. Additionally, how do you keep letting Pine Ave Park continue to be unsafe? Bathrooms where the homeless are doing drugs and showering in the sinks. Our kids should be able to be at the park and feel safe! And so June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 169 of 256 21 / 40 Homeless Response Survey you know, there is no misinformation. We see with our own eyes how you are ruining the village. 43 Is there any prospect - any whatsoever - that someone will inject a note of reality into the plan? 44 How do families use the resource for rehousing? How does the city know who becomes homeless in a timely manner? 45 How does the plan address those individuals who are homeless by choice or those who don't fall into a priority categoly? 46 How will new federal funding referred to in today's (June 9) City Manager update be integrated into the activities outlined in the video? How will the City monitor the building of multi-level apartments/condos to insure they include affordable housing? 47 What is the City doing to improve the common perception that affordable/low income housing is a negative for a neighborhood? 48 Plan looks good but only if the results come. Most concerned with the homeless who refuse help as they stay on the streets. 49 My girlfriends and I are now afraid to walk the boardwalk early in the morning. We used to have police walk down there, but haven't seen them for a few years. 50 I appreciate the City's efforts toward longterm planning, but we have an emergency on our hands. My question is, what can we do right now, in the coming days and weeks, to address the increasingly aggressive individuals on our streets? They have rights and needs, but so do those of us who live here. 51 Has this been thought through carefully? Wouldn't this money be better spent by investing in existing programs that can be expanded rather than creating more overhead/bureaucracy. 52 unsure 53 What accountability programs will those who receive vouchers be held to? Will they have curfews when in hotels, shelters? Will we have an additional family shelter made available? Will the housing and organs have an end point...requiring homeless to either resolve issues or move on? 54 When will this be put into action? 55 How many units will be built? 56 How will people with mental illness be handled? 57 Why doesn't it get the families of the homeless involved? Why does every problem have to be "solved" by the government at great expense? 58 What is the mission of the CPD Homeless Outreach Team, how are they funded, and what are the metrics of their successes. 59 What do we do for those who refuse help?? As a sanctuary state, how can we afford this plan?? 60 What is the city going to do about those individuals who have no intention of seeking a permanent solution? Why does the city think prime real estate in the Village, close to beaches is appropriate site for affordable/temporary housing 61 The voucher program is a tax payer funded rat hole that puts drug users and the mentally challenged in a place out of the weather but doesn't solve the problem. The county has closed most mental health facilities. The video seemed to be a great talking point paper but no specific solutions. There's no accountability for those caught stealing or damaging personal property. The - don't do that again - isn't working. 62 What is the plan to help the mentally ill if there aren't any mental health facilities in our area where they can be taken? 63 • Will there be a mental health facility be an option for not only those who are in the voucher program, but especially for those who continue to live on the streets begging for money and high on drugs? If they do not want to participate in the program to help them find permanent housing and assimilate back into our community with skills to find employment, they should 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 6/10/2021 10:39 AM 6/10/2021 6:33 AM 6/9/2021 7:07 PM 6/9/2021 5:49 PM 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 6/9/2021 5:23 PM 6/9/2021 4:58 PM 6/9/2021 4:24 PM 6/9/2021 4:12 PM 6/9/2021 9:56 AM 6/9/2021 6:54 AM 6/8/2021 11:11 PM 6/8/2021 10:06 PM 6/8/2021 3:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:53 PM 6/8/2021 2:32 PM 6/8/2021 11:17 AM 6/8/2021 6:54 AM 6/7/2021 10:04 PM 6/7/2021 8:49 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 170 of 256 22 / 40 Homeless Response Survey not be allowed to continue begging (I.e, daily occurrence for one middle aged woman who sits on the sidewalk smoking and drinking her Starbucks at CVD and the Blvd and jumps up when cars stop at the traffic light and goes car to car with her hands outstretched. She also begs from anyone walking past her, and the homeless men who sleep on the benches at the beach and are high on drugs every day). They have problems that aren't being addressed when they won't cooperate with the city's programs to help them. Residents and vacationers are the ones who are negatively impact. Throughout the city there is more crime (brutal deaths, cars burglarized in the middle of the night repeatedly, home invasions, etc.). We want to help people get better, but shouldn't be fearful living in our community. 64 How will the city support our amazing police force to follow and enforce our existing codes of law and public nuisance complaints as related to mentally ill homeless people. 65 Do you have any thoughts for those, who like I mentioned above, self-acknowledge that they prefer/choose the homeless lifestyle, and opt not to take advantage of the many programs already available to them? 66 We need to devote the money needed to provide the alternate shelters, so that we can insist they not camp on public spaces around the City. 67 None, very thorough. 68 I so appreciate the city has a plan. What is the metric that will be used to know if the plan is working and what is the city's ultimate goal with repsect to the homeless population in . Carlsbad? 69 Do we have a drug rehab facility? 70 "Rapidly rehouse"?? How are you going to do that? 71 Is an anticipated time line for noticeable progress? Will Carlsbad become a haven for new homeless people because of anticipated successes? 72 What is the timeline for implementation? 73 How do you help people who do not want help? 74 Why no temporary interim camps sep up by National Guard with centralized services on city property that least effects residents, allowing better enforcement for chronic Refusers of service? When cost benefit analysis done, will it include costs from, all city Departments? Where are the most homeless located? 75 Why can't you get a group of people that were homeless at one point and were able to get out and return to a normal life? 76 Will assistance for 40 families/individuals be enough? 77 How will you address the chronic homeless people that don't want to be houses. 78 Budget to actual spreadsheet to track income / expense, columns: current, last month, % of change, total year to-date to, annual budget and % of change, accompanied by a brief narrative for any change for every line item. Then have monthly finance meeting to discuss what is work or not, fluctuations from budget and determine needed changes. Great way fir every one involved to get the same information and contribute to solutions. 79 Is anything being done about people living on the streets in vehicles? Seems much better to get this group consolidated in the interests of public health and safety. 80 Not a question but believe that hotel vouchers are not the answer. 81 What are you going to do about making the village area safe. Are the homeless in carlsbad more important than the tax payers in the city? 82 How can the city stop encouraging more transients from relocating to Carlsbad from other areas? 83 none 84 Is the city working regionally to take advantage of the economy of scale, both in projects and legislative advocacy? 6/6/2021 4:37 PM 6/6/2021 3:43 PM 6/6/2021 12:40 PM 6/5/2021 9:16 PM 6/5/2021 4:23 PM 6/5/2021 11:49 AM 6/5/2021 11:10 AM 6/5/2021 11:02 AM 6/5/2021 10:43 AM 6/5/2021 10:05 AM 6/5/2021 6:58 AM 6/4/2021 10:25 PM 6/4/2021 8:09 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 6/4/2021 12:33 PM 6/3/2021 7:51 PM 6/3/2021 2:27 AM 6/2/2021 12:44 PM 6/2/2021 11:39 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 23 / 40 Page 171 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 85 What is the city doing to protect the taxpayers who have to watch their money going down the drain as committee after committee thinks of ways to spend our money on people who have no desire to be helped. Affordable housing is a leftist term for destroying property value. 86 How are we prioritizing evidence based drub rehab and mental health in our response? How are we vetting nonprofits? 87 What solutions have come out of all the money allocated for homelessness? I don't think more outreach and social workers are conducive for solving the problem. Why do we need more workers to tell the homeless that we don't have homes for them? The organizations you allocate money to aren't solving the problem either. Why keep doing it. 88 I guess the one thing that is not mentioned is the financial cost to the city. 89 How does the city propose to limit the amount of homeless who then choose to come to Carlsbad because of the many benefits provided? 90 Are shelters located in areas where services are focused? Can the city press the management of the farmers market downtown to accept food assistance credits (Cal Fresh) in order to increase access to better nutrition? This is a county policy, but not currently implemented. 91 What happens to the people that fail the program, that do not want the assistance for long term goals? 92 What degree of reduction of the problem has been shown to date in contrast to an exacerbation by encouraging homeless individuals to relocate here. 93 Why is the city allowing our parks to become homeless encampments? Magee park and Magee House have been taken over by homeless people. 94 With all of the wonderful planned programs, when does the national ad campaign start for attracting yet more homeless to the city? 95 How soon after the voucher program is implemented, will the social services aspects start? Examples: (Drug, Alcohol treatment, job training, life skill training, med evaluation, referral, treatment, screening of applicants for commitment to transitional housing) Is there anything which will void a person's suitability for the program? How will you respond to criminal behavior within the voucher program communities, within and surrounding the locations? Why is there only a few social workers? Why are voucher programs situated near schools and parks? What if the community as a whole, does not agree which adopting this program? What will you consider to be a successful/unsuccessful program? Why did the city adopt this program when we have a very large money source external to this? In other words, we didn't need the FEMA money, and didn't have a large homeless population to begin with. 96 Why is our Hard earned money being spent on this. 97 What are the plans for the drug and alcohol and people that don't want a job or services? 98 We'll attract more homeless if we house them. 99 Is there consideration for drug/alcohol and mental health services? What research has gone into propsed plans so far and do they known if the homeless wanting housing? 100 How do you plan to address the homeless who are doing drugs and creating a serious health and safety situation for local residents ? 101 None 102 Why is the City ADDING resources (.i.e. more staff) instead of shifting personnel to address needs of the city? Throwing money at a problem does not solve it. 103 Why does Carlsbad need to provide low cost housing when it is available in Vista, Escondido and Valley Center? 104 so it looks like you believe people are homeless because they can't find a home? Wow. What studies do you have regarding the actual case of homelessness in Carlsbad ? loss of job? mental health, addiction issues. ..etc... 6/2/2021 9:40 AM 6/1/2021 10:28 PM 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 6/1/2021 2:46 PM 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 6/1/2021 12:30 PM 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 6/1/2021 7:37 AM 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 5/31/2021 10:16 PM 5/31/2021 3:49 PM 5/31/2021 3:10 PM 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 5/31/2021 1:27 PM 5/31/2021 1:05 PM 5/31/2021 12:25 PM 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 5/31/2021 11:17 AM 105 1. Until you separate the "Homeless" from the Drug Addicts and the Mentally III the problem 5/31/2021 10:52 AM will not be solved. 2. What exactly is Affordable Housing? What amount of Rent do you think a person who is now homeless can afford? June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 172 of 256 24 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 106 I am frustrated that people are feeding the "homeless" in MacGee park and Holiday park. I do not want to have them also feeding homeless at our new park. 107 What are it's plans to deal with the ones that refuse services and continue to squat in our public places continuing their destructive lifestyle? 108 Its sounds good but how long will this take and how fast can it be implemented? 109 Why does the city think this plan will get rid of the homeless in our town? What is plan B if this doesn't work? 110 How is this going to be different than attempts that haven't worked in the past? Can you require unsheltered residents to move into shelters/housing? Many prefer street living and probably would not go voluntarily. What is the plan for dealing with mental health and drug addiction issues? Are there mental health beds available? Will there be government sponsored rehab? 111 What are you doing with the increase of thefts? 112 do you have any examples of where your "housing first" or voucher programs have worked or do they simply attract more homeless to the area? 113 I like the plan for those wanting help.What is the research that 'housing first' is successful? What can be done to eliminate the criminal element in the encampments and remove these people from our community? 114 Will there be background checks? What about the homeless that don't want help? Where will the hotel be located? 115 Where is the incentive to become a part of the rest of the community? How about part time work cleaning up the areas that the homeless have taken over? 116 Why are we housing people that aren't residents ? 117 What are the priorities and why has the city not taken action to this growing problem? 118 What can we honestly hope as a positive outcome for many of these individuals? 119 Why are we spending so much money on vouchers when a majority of homeless don't want housing? 120 Your plans are not working, why are you making it worse? 121 What's our annual budget to manage the homeless situation? How many beds versus non transient homeless people in carlsbad? At what point do we stop accepting homeless? How many of the current homeless are actually Carlsbad residents? Why would we need to provide resources to homeless that are not from carlsbad 122 What is being done to get people off drugs? Families fleeing domestic violence don't need to be put in hotels next to meth users. The people I knew who were homeless ALL had family that would help them but were too ashamed to admit marriage failed, lost job, failed rehab. What is the ratio of homeless response team police officers:homeless people? 123 Can you implement this faster? It's happening too slowly. Every night you could round up everyone sleeping outside(Magee House & other known areas) take them to motels & get the program going! Those that refuse get dealt with through mental health--need facilties. 124 What does long term assistance mean? 125 Which hotels and neighborhoods will you be placing people in? What code of conduct are you requiring? 126 -What part of Carlsbad will hotels be located that vouchers can be used? Hopefully not all in the Village. -When will the police bike and foot patrols begin in the Village? Hopefully, soon - it will be so much more effective than patrol cars. -What can I do to help solve the problem of homelessness? -Who do I call for trash pick up? -Who do I call for a homeless person that needs mental health help? -Does Carlsbad have an ordinance that prohibits tents on sidewalks and parking lots? Hopefully, yes and hopefully it will be enforced. -After June 15th, will Carlsbad enforce parking restrictions? Will Carlsbad post and limit parking hours in the public lot on Roosevelt next to Chase Bank? Will the portable toilet be removed from that lot? -Are 5/31/2021 10:30 AM 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 5/31/2021 8:13 AM 5/3112021 7:43 AM 5/31/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 7:17 AM 5/31/2021 7:04 AM 5/31/2021 7:03 AM 5/31/2021 12:49 AM 5/30/2021 8:57 PM 5/30/2021 8:46 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM 5/30/2021 6:43 PM 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 5/30/2021 6:32 PM 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 5/30/2021 5:59 PM 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 5/29/2021 1:47 PM 5/29/2021 1:29 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 173 of 256 25 / 40 Homeless Response Survey alleys public property? Or private? For instance the location behind Bank of America in the Village where numerous homeless people sit most of the day and night. -What can, or will Carlsbad do to discourage churches in the Village from enabling/encouraging the homeless during the day, only to leave many on the streets all night? 127 The Housing First approach seems appropriate. However, what can be done about someone who will not even go into housing? Also, when will the housing be available on a permanent basis? 128 I don't want us to enable the homeless so much that more and more of them come here. I don't want us to become the next Venice Beach. 129 Shirt and long term goals 130 How is the city going to solve this issue? 131 How much is it costing the taxpayers? How do we know that once we house currently homeless people more don't move here to replace them. 132 Housing first has been the model used for over 20 years, during which the number of homeless has exploded. Why do you think implenting a failing program is appropriate? Will you be notifying us of which hotels/motels you will be using for the voucher program? We have a right to know. Given the recent uptick in crime on Avenida Encinas, where motor homes camp for days and motels cater to cash/no id required guests, how do you plan on keeping neighborhoods near your voucher hotels safe? Since you will allow drug users into your voucher program, how will you keep drug dealers from the area? They know how to find their customers. 133 How to stratify and identify homeless individuals based on the following: 1 Due to loss of financial resources or health 2. Addiction to drugs or alcohol 3. Significant Mental Health Issues 4. Preferences for the freedoms and lack of responsibility The benefits of housing before treatment will only work for those willing to participate and all will not be due to the factors causing their homeless ess • 134 I was not able to access it. 135 Seems a lot like what Oceanside is doing 136 What happens to the homeless who just want to use the vouchers but not the programs aimed at helping them? 137 Won't the City's plan just make homelessness the new form of welfare? 138 Why must you put everything in District 1?? We need beds but spread it around the city, please. 139 Do you plan on asking homeless to not sleep and/or encamp on city benches, on the sidewalks, in parks, on the trail off of Tamarack, and near the lagoon? 140. The city is repeating the same tactics that have been proven not to be effective in other communities 141 Why is camping and loitering on public property tolerated? 142 • Where is money coming from for these services? What do we do for those not wanting to move into hotels? 143 Is Carlsbad coordinating with adjacent cities for a comprehensive approach? 144 What hotels will be used for the homeless? Where will low income housing be built? 145 This plan only works if the person is willing to get help. If you see any of the homeless population they have underlying conditions like mental health and substance abuse. 146 What will happen when homeless people refuse help and/or housing? What is the city's plan for that? 5/29/2021 11:55 AM 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 5/29/2021 7:29 AM 5/28/2021 9:28 PM 5/28/2021 8:39 PM 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 5/28/2021 7:17 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 6:15 PM 5/28/2021 6:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:09 PM 5/28/2021 6:08 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/27/2021 6:38 PM 5/27/2021 3:12 PM 5/27/2021 3:00 PM 5/27/2021 2:42 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 174 of 256 26 /40 Homeless Response Survey Q7 What would you like the city to consider as it moves forward with its plan? Answered: 147 Skipped: 23 1 2 RESPONSES Adding accountability to the services provided. Providing a transitional plan that moves the homeless out of the temporary housing to a more permanent solution. Placing stricter laws in place in the city that does not permit sleeping overnight in public places, the use of illegal drugs permissible and using the bathroom in public places (indecent exposure). Strict enforcement DATE 6/13/2021 5:10 PM 6/13/2021 11:01 AM 3 I urge the city to consider the challenge to many moderate-income residents who are renters to remain living in Carlsbad and may be at risk of becoming unsheltered due to the high cost of renting and inability of so many people to purchase homes here. Homeless individuals could receive services that even working, moderate-income people don't have access to. I don't qualify for assistance services but my income isn't adequate enough to purchase a small home or condo, yet I still need to come up with rent each month, and I work very hard to make sure that I can. There have been times when it's been only a matter of grace and grit that I haven't become homeless. lam a divorced senior, but there don't seem to be services that consider my situation. 4 You have to help.. It can't get worse otherwise people are going to move 5 Zero tolerance for homelessness 6 Long term stability, and upskilling of the homeless 7 It is still evident that affordable housing is an excuse for developers to build mostly market rate developments with very few actual affordable dwellings. The parking lot where Sears used to be is a tremendous place to build an all affordable apartment building. 8 Mental health care. My cousin is homeless because he suffered from a mental health condition. He's harmless but he constantly gets arrested for being "under the influence". When they get him to jail they release him because he's not intoxicated and it leaves him far away from familiar surroundings. 9 Consider the variety of reasons and causes for homeless and direct the chief of police and mayor to give law enforcement the power to intervene for those that resist and or deny housing first and continue to break the laws including those that disallow camping in the park and public indecent. Do not allow out public place to continue to be places citizens must now avoid to stay safe. 10 1. Keep sidewalks clear of sleeping or panhandling homeless AND their belongings. My wife is vision impaired (walks with white cane) and there are parts of Carlsbad Village where she can't walk because of obstructions. 2. Immediately remove and clean up encampments when they are discovered. 3. Do not allow panhandling on sidewalks and street corners. 4. Enforce drug and alcohol violations more aggressively 5. Consider having police foot patrols in the Village 11 The more money that you throw at homelessness the more people will come for the freebies. We have worked hard to afford this zip code and now you want to provide free housing...Wrong...I believe in helping people who help themselves. Government programs usually create more issues. How did the hotel 6 vouchers work out? If you receive everything free you don't appreciate it. It's about making the right choices.. ..your choice... 6/13/2021 10:19 AM 6/13/2021 10:13 AM 6/13/2021 10:06 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:08 AM 6/12/2021 6:25 PM 6/12/2021 6:13 PM 6/12/2021 5:00 PM 6/12/2021 4:55 PM 12 Stop now and do something that will actually help these precious people 6/12/2021 4:44 PM 13 Consider the tax payers who have bought homes here. As well as safeguarding the kids so 6/12/2021 4:43 PM they can play in parks 14 Never forget that for some homeless, homelessness wasn't a choice. 6/12/2021 1:27 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 175 of 256 27 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 15 Results- Relocate these people to appropriate places LONG TERM. I see same homeless guys being picked up and return to the same spot a few days later. Please take them off the street. 16 A hotel or motel does not constitute permanent housing. There is a significant population that needs housing who are invisible. I would like to see permits approved for ADU units and for new builds to all include low income housing. 17 creating a large shelter/encampment area complete with bathrooms, supervision, and transportation to and from each day 18 Provide mental health facilities 19 Keep areas clean. Add more restroom 84 cleaning stations. Restrooms over run with homeless population. Feces left anywhere. McGee park 84 transit station 20 Have some kind of residency requirement for anyone seeking assistance. 21 Requiring homeless people to work on city parks and beach needs and maintenance 22 Doing fundraising to increase resources. 23 Find ways to force County and State to deliver comprehensive solutions for which municipalities should not be responsible. 24 Beach boardwalk benches should be modified so people don't sleep on them. Put an armrest or divider across the middle. 25 What is your plan B when this fails and/or makes it worse? 26 Use the Old Farmers Insurance Building on El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road as your Homeless Program Headquarters. Everyone I know thinks that is a bad idea because they can walk their dogs there off leash and not be bothered. If the building is empty, what not, kindly give me a reason. 27 please move the homeless out of the children's park areas 28 Excellent plan. 29 So many pets are a 'support' to their owner even tho the pet may not be an 'official' support animal. Would there be locations or situations where the pet could remain with the owner with the Humane Society supporting that? 30 Drug and ETOH testing to prevent those on drugs from entering the program I am a nurse in a hospital and see this every single day! I am attacked every day i work by homeless drug addicts. 31 Speed of implementation 32 Put this plan into place to eliminate homelessness in cailsbad in 2 years. 33 Providing free housing without behavior restrictions and incentives to move into housing is not the solution. 34 Stop working with police when it comes to homelessness, stop the raids, allocate more resources to mental health and addiction specialists and treatment 35 Keep us updated. 36 A compassionate approach 37 The city needs to realize that citizens do not feel safe. 38 To use some Of the unused property that is not in the midst of our neighborhoods. For example the mass amount of land that is at the mall that is not being used. It is near public transportation so people will have access to get to work etc. Perhaps using vouchers for motels that are not in residential neighborhoods. 39 Cost outcomes to identify the most productive applications of benefits and services provided 40 The children and our community 6/12/2021 12:46 PM 6/12/2021 12:33 PM 6/12/2021 11:16 AM 6/12/2021 9:46 AM 6/12/2021 8:43 AM 6/12/2021 6:48 AM 6/12/2021 5:14 AM 6/12/2021 12:11 AM 6/11/2021 9:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:48 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:04 PM 6/11/2021 7:15 PM 6/11/2021 6:10 PM 6/11/2021 3:02 PM 6/11/2021 8:22 AM 6/11/2021 8:14 AM 6/11/2021 7:56 AM 6/11/2021 4:51 AM 6/10/2021 9:08 PM 6/10/2021 8:55 PM 6/10/2021 8:43 PM 6/10/2021 8:34 PM 6/10/2021 7:02 PM 6/10/2021 4:19 PM 6/10/2021 3:20 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 176 of 256 28 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 41 Keep homeless out of public parks and away from sports fields and restrooms where kids are playing. My kids have not been able to go to the parks alone and have not been able to walk to school (3 blocks from our house near Holiday Park) because of the level of homelessness and the illegal activity and danger posed to children. 42 Mental health and addiction seem to be a large part of the problem along with high housing . costs for families. • 43 You need to look for another area to support them other than Carlsbad Village. To pick a premium water front real estate area to provide showers and food for the homeless is absurd! Of course they will come from where ever and stay. We are not saying we don't feel for them and want to help them, and we do so ourselves, but not in this area. There is plenty of space east from Carlsbad Village to create this space to assist them. We have local families trying to earn a living by opening businesses in the village. They not only need "tourists" from other areas of San Diego to come support their businesses, but also tourists from out of state. You have one chance only with tourists and right now, you are creating bad word of mouth for Carlsbad Village. They will not come back. Additionally, these business are the ones that pay a ton of taxes to support Carlsbad. They start going out of business, overall Carlsbad is hurt. You should be putting the interests of your tax paying citizens first! Shame on you. A poorly run plan by uneducated individuals or with selfish politics in mind. Learn from other areas south of us: Cardiff, Del Mar, and La Jolla. They are doing it right! 44 Curtailing programs that enable and encourage vagrancy, and thereby making Carlsbad less attractive to vagrants. 45 Most of the homeless I encounter seem to have mental and or drug problems. How will these individuals be helped? 46 Citations and fines don't help the situation. It shouldn't be a crime to be homeless. We are a very wealthy city. We can afford to help the homeless improve their lives and situations. Compassion and empathy come first. 47 Drug use among the homeless. I have small children and we cannot enjoy some of our closet parks (holiday, pine) because of drug paraphernalia around the parks and restrooms, and an overall concern for safety. I am also concerned about letting my middle school daughter bike around old Carlsbad and the village, which is the area we live in, take her back to school or bike to nearby friends because of safety. There are often homeless RVs parked as well as homeless individuals waking the neighborhood near us, her friends, her school (St pats), and the village. I would like Carlsbad to be safe enough so preteens and teenagers can have some freedom without concerns of safety from the homeless population. 48 How to eliminate the criminally homeless segment from our region. 49 Much of the plan outlined in the video seems on the right track, especially services for homeless persons in encampments. 50 Do we really need anymore $1 million + condo projects in Carlsbad? What is really being accomplished to create more truly affordable for locals? What is being done to find suitable jobs for homeless individuals? 51 Track data for accountability 52 No sleeping on public property at all. 53 As a region's homeless population begins to increase, there is a small window of time during which it can be addressed (both from the program/support side and also enforcement). Once that window is missed, there is no going back. I watched it happen in Los Angeles and then again in Pasadena and I am seeing the same pattern here in Carlsbad. When you no longer feel comfortable having your teenage daughter go for a run alone in your neighborhood and stop going to Smart & Final because you fear what will happen to you in the parking lot, you know there is a problem. I am all for, planning and appreciate the City's big picture efforts, but we interventions now. 54 Slow down and reassess. Spend money on expanding existing regional mental health services and drug treatment programs. Do not offer vouchers for motels near residential housing. 55 A plan like other cities that prohibits where they are allowed to reside. 56 Minimize shelters and focus on permanent housing. 6/10/2021 2:27 PM 6/10/2021 2:25 PM 6/10/2021 2:07 PM 6/10/2021 1:32 PM 6/10/2021 10:39 AM 6/10/2021 7:30 AM 6/10/2021 6:33 AM 6/9/2021 10:47 PM 6/9/2021 7:07 PM 6/9/2021 5:49 PM 6/9/2021 5:48 PM 6/9/2021 5:23 PM 6/9/2021 4:58 PM 6/9/2021 4:24 PM 6/9/2021 4:12 PM 6/8/2021 11:11 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 177 of 256 29 / 40 Homeless Response Survey 57 How to get the criminal, drug-addicted, mentally ill homeless off the streets. 6/8/2021 3:53 PM 58 Substance abuse and mental illness are the leading causes of homelessness. Some of that is 6/8/2021 2:53 PM do to poor choices, and also due to extreme strain on familial and friend relationships. What resources are being provided to your homeless in our area in the areas of substance abuse, and methods to ask forgiveness to family and friends? 59 Consider the same results you get from feeding the squirrels! 6/8/2021 2:32 PM https://vwvw.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-squirrels-coast-20180325- story.html%3f_amp=true 60 The future of the city is in their hands and so far they have demonstrated little appetite for 6/8/2021 11:17 AM taking the tough decisions needed to resolve this problem 61 Enforce the law. If the parks close at 10 pm, enforce it. Tell our democrat state legislature to 6/8/2021 6:54 AM advise the 9th Circuit their interpretation isn't acceptable. Possession of a controlled substance is a felony. Enforce it. I don't care if it's just a spot - throw them in jail! 62 The people who live and work in the Village are very skeptical. While they know that some 6/7/2021 10:04 PM people might be helped they feel that the majority of homeless will remain as they will refuse help. 63 A mental health center (incarceration for those who need intervention). Sometimes all that the 6/7/2021 8:49 AM city is doing just doesn't help some. Other than that, the approved homeless plan sounds like a good one. God bless those who are working with the homeless to help then' improve their lives. Thank you! 64 Consider the reasons why law-abiding residents choose to pay high taxes to live here before 6/6/2021 4:37 PM you allow the homeless free reign, such as sleeping on public benches. 65 My heart does go out to the homeless, including veterans who faithfully served their country 6/6/2021 3:43 PM but haven't been very well accepted or thanked, and who often have mental and physical struggles related to their service. However I also believe citizens of a community should have the opportunity to enjoy their community with expectations of a sanitary and comfortable environment, instead of needing to avoid parks and alleys and other areas because of trash and smells of urine and begging and confrontations and other situations that often homelessness. 66 How do we send people back to their families or their own cities? Carlsbad cannot afford to 6/6/2021 12:40 PM become a magnet for the nation because of too-generous shelter policies in an attractive beach area. I did not move her until I could afford it. 67 I like the compassion and coordination with the various factions. Very impressed with this plan. 6/5/2021 9:16 PM 68 ID for all homeless. 6/5/2021 11:49 AM 69 More police presence in the "Tr City" within our cities boundaries. I notice a lot of homeless 6/5/2021 11:22 AM around that area. 70 Compassion, and the understanding that we can help those who need it to get back on their 6/5/2021 11:10 AM feet, but may not be able to help those who don't want it - which is their right as long as they are not a danger to themselves or others. 71 Plan looks good but will have to be revised as aspects are found to work or not work. Can this 6/5/2021 11:02 AM be done in a timely fashion? 72 More enforcement, better deterrence at parks w floodlights, cameras, sprinkler system, and 6/5/2021 6:58 AM trespass arrests when parks closed. Install arm rests in the middle of benches to deter sleeping. 73 There are so many options and ways to help. If properly set up, alot of city jobs, parks, 6/4/2021 10:25 PM forestry and emergency, even some industrial jobs that some of the homeless can do and in turn their housing with a little paycheck (also a savings acct where they can earn extra money if they fulfill certain requirements, but they can't cash out the acct until they move to a level of independence„ which could be in return. They learn a skill and if they can do this it could turn in to a regular full time job 74 Since the North County cities are collaborating, it seem like a good idea to form a consortium. 6/4/2021 8:09 PM For example, one city provides housing fir families while another dies the same for single men/ June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 178 of 256 30 / 40 Homeless Response Survey women. 75 Make our parks safe, I continue to see drug use, drug paraphernalia in our parks. I am concerned of the injection drug users hanging at the parks. I don't want to worry about my kids finding syringes at the park. 76 Include program and strategies to get the proper help for those who have severe mental illness 77 What will you use as indicators of success? Do you have alternative plans if the initial ones don't work? Is this situation unsolvable and simply a fact of life going forward? 78 Building housing out side of the downtown area of Carlsbad. Would like to see panhandling stoped. 79 Deal with the issues of the homeless harassing tax payers. 80 I would like the city to consider that it is less expensive to locate the homeless east of el Camino real. Homeless should not be rewarded with beach housing and services near the beach. 81 More collaboration and coordination of resources and information with the cities surrounding Carlsbad and with the County of San Diego. 82 A jobs program. 83 Please, please, PLEASE tell the mayor to stop giving a wink and a nod to the sensationalistic, mean agitators who want to sow dissent in Carlsbad on this topic. Work together with the council, Mayor. Be a leader. Quit playing to your supporters by vilifying anyone on the council. 84 The taxpayers who live and work here. 85 A zero tolerance approach to breaking the law. 86 More drug rehab, mental health and job training programs. Robust review of nonprofits we work with to make sure they use evidence based approaches. 87 Build a community to permanently house people. Instead of hotel vouchers buy a piece of land, purchase used RVs, build tiny homes, a community center, a garden and house all the homeless in Carlsbad. They don't need free hotel rooms. They need a home and a community they can count on. 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 7:49 PM 6/4/2021 12:36 PM 6/4/2021 12:33 PM 6/3/2021 7:51 PM 6/3/2021 2:27 AM 6/2/2021 4:15 PM 6/2/2021 12:44 PM 6/2/2021 11:39 AM 6/2/2021 9:40 AM 6/2/2021 9:09 AM 6/1/2021 10:28 PM 6/1/2021 8:44 PM 88 A shelter 6/1/2021 8:39 PM 89 Whilst we mainly only see the most difficult cases... .mental, drink and drug problem related. There is probably a large majority of homeless who go unseen. It may be most effective to concentrate on those people. 90 Allowing the police to once again be proactive in preventing all the crime that comes with the homeless. 91 Regional solutions, support of socially progressive policies. 92 The fact that too many religious groups become involved with providing food, blankets, clothing, etc. which enables those who prefer to live on the street. They should be holding these groups accountable and try to put a stop to it. 93 Stop illegal encampments. Enforce RV parking restrictions. Arrest people for public discharge of body waste. 94 Families feel unsafe using our parks because of the increasing number of homeless. 95 Absolutely nothing was mentioned in the presentation about the responsibilities of the homeless and expectations for their behaviors in order to remain in the city. They are destroying the village and are driving tourists, shoppers and businesses away from downtown, and the city's lenient policies are to blame. 96 Safety of the citizens, the homeless community participants and surrounding areas. No homeless voucher program should be within 5 Miles of a school or park. Encampments, panhandling, criminal activity should not be tolerated in ANY form. Environmental hazards need to be considered when trash is dumped, wastes are dumped by homeless in encampments. RV's or trailers inhabited by homeless should not be allowed to reside on public 6/1/2021 3:11 PM 6/1/2021 2:46 PM 6/1/2021 2:33 PM 6/1/2021 12:30 PM 6/1/2021 7:52 AM 6/1/2021 7:37 AM 5/31/2021 11:34 PM 5/31/2021 10:16 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 179 of 256 31 / 40 Homeless Response Survey or private streets, but should be housed in an area suitable for the community, with the above conditions satisfied with regard to maintenance, social service, criminal activity prohibited. All Public areas should have security guards maintained by the community. Petty theft should not be tolerated in the surrounding stores. There should be rules/consequences regarding those in the voucher program who choose to engage in criminal behavior. 97 SAFETY! Put your residents FIRST! 98 I am more willing to help someone get back on their feet in the short term than continue to throw money and resources at those who have chosen, with thru drug or alcohol addition or severe mental health issues. 99 What is the cause of the homelessness. .why so many in recent years? Tackle that problem. 100 Identifying and working with homeless that are willing to work towards a goal of securing permanent housing. Proximity of homeless facilities to schools and parks. 101 I would like to see the city come up with a plan for dealing with the homeless that are doing drugs, murdering residents, doing home invasion burglaries and starting fires that are all a serious threat to the safety of the community. 102 I hope the officers and social workers are actively out in all the city all day. I don't know how they could be and not see the 20-30 "regulars" I have soon these 5 years 103 Stop throwing money at problems. Instead, consult with cities which have handled their homeliness problems successfully for ideas and learn from them. Stop procedures that encourage more homeless people to move to Carlsbad, like long-term voucher program; 12 months is way TOO long. 104 Install no loitering laws and no camping allowed except in camp grounds - within Carlsbad. 105 MENTAL HEALTH as the pain most needing to be soothed for the homeless-wether or not there is addiction issues or no med mental health issues. We do not need 2 more police officers. We need 2 more mental health providers available-as a walk in clinic in the village. 106 Getting the Drug Addicts and Mentally III off the streets and into care facilities. If that is outside the existing laws, then work to change those laws. 107 Can the california mayors take action to send homeless back to their hometowns? I am disgusted with the response. The homeless problem is not about a housing shortage. The' homeless problem is about drugs and mental health. 108 To include a no nonsense enforcement policy. 109 Inform people of homeless people being placed next to/near them. 110 Giving police officers more authority to arrest them for drugs etc. 111 I am glad to see this problem taking a forefront and new ideas being utilized. Please consider the residents here that are starting to feel unsafe in our Own homes and communities because this problem has not been addressed aggressively enough. 112 Listen to its residences. 113 They city is on it's way to losing its ability to attract tourism with its current path. 114 Also look into eliminating the criminal element and these 'so called' porch pirates! 115 DO NOT LOCATE THE HOTEL IN THE VILLAGE! Require background checks. Require that the homeless be from Carlsbad so as not to create a huge influx of homeless from other areas. 116 Accountability. Work in exchange for "free housing". Patrolling the public parks and beaches so that ta paying citizens can enjoy and not be afraid to use these areas. 117 Stop encouraging migrant homelessness to come to carlsbad for help. Why are we housing homeless in hotels meant for tourists & their families? We should be busing homeless non residents back to the city on their I ID. 118 Move more quickly...esp where families are impacted such as at parks etc... 119 The city needs to put efforts in helping those from North County. 5/3112021 3:49 PM 5/31/2021 3:10 PM 5/31/2021 1:34 PM 5/31/2021 1:27 PM 5/31/2021 1:05 PM 5/31/2021 12:25 PM 5/31/2021 12:16 PM 5/31/2021 11:57 AM 5/31/2021 11:17 AM 5/31/2021 10:52 AM 5/31/2021 10:30 AM 5/31/2021 8:52 AM 5/31/2021 8:28 AM 5/31/2021 8:13 AM 5/31/2021 7:43 AM 5/31/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 7:17 AM 5/31/2021 7:04 AM 5/31/2021 7:03 AM 5/31/2021 12:49 AM 5/30/2021 8:57 PM 5/30/2021 8:46 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 180 of 256 32 / 40 June 28, 2021 Item #3 33 /40 Homeless Response Survey 120 I would rather have another shelter than give vouchers. Now visitors will not want to come because so many homeless are in hotels/motels. I think the only ones to get a voucher are people with children. And, what's to stop homeless in neighboring cities to come here if they know they will get a hotel room. Save our money for something else to benefit everybody. 121 Do not move forward with your plan. Stop taking county, state and federal money. 122 Draw a line in the sand and stop accepting homeless people that exceed our resources 123 Do not clump all hotel resources in one small area for convenience of staff. Staff can drive! Do not become a magnet for dangerous people. Spend less time discussing. Nobody wants to pay social workers to talk to each other instead of clients.Realize that when residents are concerned about "the homeless", often they are strictly referring to the thieves & addicts, while staff is referring to a different subset that is easier to help. Meeting residents,studying& reporting should be a very small part of this extensive staff's job. One officer should meet with residents, not the whole team! 124 See above & work on changing some of the laws locally, state & federally. 125 To consider the cost of housing in Carlsbad.. due to higher housing prices we will continue to have more people or families becoming homeless 126 I would like the city to lower its tolerance for living on the streets and for panhandling. 127 Work as a region with our surrounding cities. Do not offer all the services within Carlsbad city limits. Fund programs in other cities. Be creative, think outside the box, and spend funds wisely. Research successful homeless problems across the country and the world. Your standing committee should be very diverse in the people that you select to serve. 128 Move as quickly as possible. There are lives at stake. Use City funding as well. 129 Maybe making shelter available outside of populated areas which would also be much less expensive. Give them the needed services there. Give law enforcement the ability to take these people there when they camp out on our public streets. We the taxpayers and businesses have worked extremely hard to have a nice lifestyle by the beach. We should not be rewarded for our hard wrk with homeless encampments, mentally ill people threatening us and having to clean up human feces in our garages. 130 Removing the unfortunate from lingering on the streets of Carlsbad. Cleaning up the trash left behind 131 Enforcing overnight camping and loitering laws. 132 Be compassionate, especially during these tough economic times. 133 The homeless population needs to be removed from our parks, the Village, and residential areas. As taxpayers, we should feel safe in our community. The county and the state should push back against the rulings that are prohibiting cities from enforcing their loitering and panhandling ordinances as well as laws that are making it easier to shoplift. The massive amounts of money the state, county, and city are spending to address this problem are being used on bandaid programs. Housing first is one of them. It is a BAD idea that will get some people off the street, but will affect the neighborhoods where they are placed negatively and will ultimately result in more people taking their place on the streets. Take the money and set up involuntary homeless centers away from cities, evaluate them for mental health issues, substance abuse, and criminal activity. Give those of them that want help training to relaunch them into society if possible. Otherwise, they should be placed in mental institutions or prisons. 134 I would like the city to consider the end-game. There is one key indicator for measuring the performance of this program. If after the 12 months there isn't a significant reduction in homelessness (50% seems reasonable for 1st year), then this is not a good use of our resources. 135 Take advantages of nation wide research and best practices. Utilizing knowledgeable and informed community members, including the homeless in making decisions. Give honest feedback to the naysayers but do not let their angst subvert the plan 5/30/2021 6:43 PM 5/30/2021 6:37 PM 5/30/2021 6:32 PM 5/30/2021 6:08 PM 5/30/2021 5:59 PM 5/30/2021 3:16 PM 5/29/2021 1:47 PM 5/29/2021 1:29 PM 5/29/2021 11:55 AM 5/29/2021 11:00 AM 5/29/2021 7:29 AM 5/28/2021 9:28 PM 5/28/2021 9:18 PM 5/28/2021 8:39 PM 5/28/2021 8:25 PM 5/28/2021 7:17 PM 136 The root causeof increased homelessness 137 Just wish something could be done when you see 9 gathering on the benches on Roosevelt 5/28/2021 7:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM Page 181 of 256 Homeless Response Survey with their luggage and bottles. Not good for tourism. 138 Not allowing voucher use unless NA, AA and other programs are attended to show a desire for help. 139 The more assistance provided, the more the homeless will come 140 Have beds spread throughout the city, not just Dl. Also, find a way to house the ones with mental illness or addictions to get them the help they need. 141 To find a large field - area - where homeless can set up their tents and live more "freely." There would need to be some Port -a-potties and transportation for them to get to services - food, showers, medical care. And probably some type of security to maintain civility. 142 Pass an enforceable ordinance that allows citation and fines that escalate to felony for camping on public property, littering (evidence allowed based on citizen referral with photographic documentation) 143 Please do not forget about the rights of the tax paying citizens. We have worked hard to afford to live here and deserve to feel safe. I have seen what happened to other communities that let the homeless people over run their downtown, Santa Cruz comes to mind. The businesses suffer because customers don't want to deal with their behavior. They choose safer towns to visit. 144 Be tough and get non residents out of our city giving the police all the tools and resources they need 145 Changing attitudes of neighbors to allow homeless families into their neighborhoods so everyone can be proud of their communities. 146 To create a comprehensive Regional plan working with county supervisors and health and human services, NAMI, Social Security, 211. If you give someone housing have these services available right away so that it does not perpetuate the situation. Be considerate of all residents when placing homeless in hotels and the spill over into neighborhoods. Have trained experts walking the streets talking to the homeless and doing an audit of where they are and what the needs are. 147 triage and tough love. Build housing with associated services in remote county areas. Bring back vagarancy laws 5/28/2021 6:14 PM 5/28/2021 6:09 PM 5/28/2021 6:08 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 5:11 PM 5/28/2021 5:08 PM 5/28/2021 4:34 PM 5/27/2021 3:12 PM 5/27/2021 3:00 PM 5/27/2021 1:44 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 182 of 256 34 / 40 Homeless Response Survey Q8 Which of the following ways would you be willing to get involved in the issue of homelessness (check all that apply)? Answered: 105 Skipped: 65 Volunteer fo the Annual. Attend smal group meetin.. Help correct misinformati... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ANSWER CHOICES 100% RESPONSES Volunteer for the Annual Point in Time count 22,86% 24 Attend small group meetings to discuss homeless issues with the city's homeless response team 74.29% 78 Help correct misinformation in the community by learning about and sharing the latest studies and reports 52.38% 55 Total Respondents: 105 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Rage 183 of 256 35 / 40 Homeless Response Survey Q9 How many years have you been a resident of Carlsbad? Answered: 169 Skipped: 1 Less than 21 years 3-5 years. 5-10 years 10-20 years More than 20 years I do not live, in Carlsbad 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Less than 2 years 2.96% 5 3-5 years 9.47% 16 5-10 years 11.24% 19 10-20 years 23.08% 39 More than 20 years 53.25% 90 I do not live in Carlsbad TOTAL 0.00% 169 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 184 of 256 36 /40 35-44 Homeless Response Survey Q10 Please select the category that includes your age. Answered: 167 Skipped: 3 Under 18 18-24 25-34 45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 85 and over 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Under 18 0.00% 0 18-24 0.00% 0 25-34 2.40% 4 35-44 11.98% 20 45-54 18.56% 31 55-64 28.14% 47 65-74 31.74% 53 75-84 5.99% 10 85 and over 1.20% 2 TOTAL 167 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 185 of 256 37 / 40 District 2 responses June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 186 of 256 Homeless Response Survey Q1 What district of Carlsbad do you reside in or have a business in? (If you're not sure, click here) Answered: 96 Skipped: 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 I do not have a residence ... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% ANSWER CHOICES 90% 100% RESPONSES District 1 0.00% District 2 100.00% 96 District 3 0.00% District 4 0.00% I do not have a residence or business in Carlsbad 0.00% 0 TOTAL 96 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 187 of 256 1 / 26 Homeless Response Survey Q2 How do you get most of your information related to homelessness? Answered: 95 Skipped: 1 Local news Social medial Nextdoor Community groups City sources (webs ite,.. Word of mout (friends,.. Other (pleas specify • 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ANSWER CHOICES 100% RESPONSES Local news 54.74% 52 Social media 17.89% 17 Nextdoor 46.32% 44 Community groups 11.58% 11 City sources (website, newsletters, City Council meetings, etc.) 49.47% 47 Word of mouth (friends, family, etc.) 32.63% 31 Other (please specify) 22.11% 21 Total Respondents: 95 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Observing local scenery 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 2 Seeing issues myself 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 3 Getting Out, Driving Around, and Seeing It All Around Us 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 4 From seeing it in person. 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 5 Observing 6/12/2021 2:48 PM 6 I see for myself during walks and going to the beach 6/12/2021 6:25 AM 7 Newspaper 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 8 Why is it never reported to the news??!! Person stabbed at library and we only hear about it on 6/9/2021 4:52 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 188 of 256 2 / 26 Homeless Response Survey nextdoor 9 Driving in Cbad 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 10 Talking to the homeless 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 11 I see it daily when I run errands throughout the town 6/4/2021 3:51 PM 12 I see them and am around them and come in contact with thrm 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 13 I work in Carlsbad Village and encounter homeless regularly 5/31/2021 1:44 PM 14 Our own homeless issues where we live and information from CPD 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 15 Walking or biking around my community,Carlsbad 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 16 Being involved in the community 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 17 national media 5/28/2021 5:35 PM 18 Personal experiences 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 19 I see it first hand. They're at parks doing drugs, shopping centers harassing people, etc. 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 20 seeing them around downtown and at local parks 5/27/2021 4:30 PM 21 First hand in community 5/27/2021 2:32 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 189 of 256 3 / 26 Homeless Response Survey Q3 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 94 Skipped: 2 RESPONSES 1 I have seen it in the Village in multiple occasions! I have read about dangerous situations on Nextdoor. 2 There is a serious homeless problem and we need to solve it together urgently. 3 It clearly evident that the homeless population in Carlsbad has dramatically over the last two years. The majority of them appear to have mental and/or drug issues. 4 There's a HOP program for the Carlsbad PD. There's approximately 100 homeless in Carlsbad 5 It is out of control and threatening our rights to live I. A safe environment. 6 It is growing. 7 There are a lot more aggressive homeless people 8 We are implementing some great programs such as vouchers and offering a social worker to work with the homeless. 9 It is impacting enjoyment of local parks and the "old downtown" area for both residents and tourists. 10 That the numbers are growing. 11 The Problem Needs to Be Addressed and Resolved by All Governmental Entities Collectively. 12 We are creating a larger problem by offering things that attract more homeless people. 13 It is increasing 14 It is a problem. 15 They are increasing 16 It seems to have increased. 17 Mentally ill should be hospitalized 18 It has gone beyond what is tolerable. I know if a man and his family need help, they can get it. I know if a woman and her children need help, they can get it. I know if a individual needs help, he/she can get it. What I see are people who choose to live on the streets and do not/will not follow any rules. Those people should be stopped, processed and offered help. If they refuse it time for them to move along. Get them out of town!! 19 Police has a unit to address it 20 I've noticed more homeless people at parks lately, which makes me reluctant to visit playgrounds with my kids. 21 Impacting all of us but most of all families w children. We don't know, as citizens, how to help. 22 It has increased 23 It's gotten worse since 2020 24 It's getting worse. 25 It has become markedly worse. When we moved here 21 years ago we could keep our windows open. Now my kids are afraid to be home alone, with the doors locked & our 75Ib dog. Horrible. My son called me at work to let me know a homeless guy jumped over our brick wall & was in our backyard. After he called the police, of course. DATE 6/13/2021 8:58 PM 6/13/2021 10:44 AM 6/13/2021 10:28 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6/13/2021 5:45 AM 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 6/12/2021 5:26 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 6/12/2021 2:48 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 11:07 AM 6/12/2021 8:54 AM 6/12/2021 6:25 AM 6/12/2021 5:48 AM 6/11/2021 10:42 PM 6/11/2021 7:03 PM 6/10/2021 10:32 PM 6/10/2021 9:27 PM 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 6/10/2021 7:00 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 190 of 256 4 /26 Homeless Response Survey 26 It is increasing. 27 It's on the rise! 28 Homelessness is affecting more and more people and businesses/getting worse. 29 The city is failing unsheltered people. 30 Homelessness is not nearly as bad in Carlsbad as it is in other parts of Southern California 31 Numbers are growing and housing needs to be available now. 32 There is more of it - but it is not as bad as over in Vista. 33 Numbers have increased. 34 It is more prevalent than before in our city. 35 There more of it 36 I know that at least two fires have occurred within city limits (Park ave; George place in Calavera preserve) due to transients. Both of which were not catastrophic but it could have been much worse. Given fire danger / fuel in the Preserve in our City Council's inability to manage the transients with more force, I predict that we will have a catastrophic fire event this year. 37 It has gotten bad. And scary. I do NOT feel safe in the village area anymore. The homeless have taken over our once beautiful town. Dirty and dangerous. You're going to lose tourist money. Business will lose money. 38 There are growing numbers of homeless people - people sleeping in front of city buildings, in parks, camping in tents along the freeways, etc. 39 They congregate in different areas such as the beach, village and the ECR Vons. 40 The better we make it for them the more that will take advantage of it. 41 Increasing 42 The number of homeless people have increased significantly in the past few months. This is probably due to Oceanside clearing out the homeless camp. 43 It is impacting our ability to enjoy our public spaces 44 We need change. 45 Homeless people seem to stay in one general location. 46 It's a problem 47 I know that Nextdoor is social media and that if someone makes a comment, I need to verify it is factual. I have seen some people walking around shopping centers and the beach area that appear to be homeless but I don't know for sure that they are. 48 difficult to manage, decrease impact on the community 49 Has increased dramatically in recent years 50 The numbers have increased significantly over the past several years. 51 It's getting worse. Every day I notice more homeless setting up camps in our open spaces or parking their RVs on our streets. Carlsbad Oceanside border is rampant. 52 It is on the rise. 53 It's a HUGE problem only getting worse 54 Levels are increasing. 55 There is no benefit to homelessness to the community or the individual, and we should minimize it to the greatest extent possible. 56 It is out of control. My parents have been here for 25 years, we have been here for 10. In the past 2-3, the problem has grown so much that it feels like a completely different place. 6/10/2021 6:57 PM 6/10/2021 6:47 PM 6/10/2021 6:36 PM 6/10/2021 6:17 PM 6/10/2021 10:43 AM 6/10/2021 7:46 AM 6/10/2021 2:02 AM 6/10/2021 12:52 AM 6/9/2021 9:44 PM 6/9/2021 8:32 PM 6/9/2021 7:50 PM 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 6/9/2021 4:37 PM 6/8/2021 11:00 PM 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 6/8/2021 6:13 PM 6/8/2021 11:43 AM 6/8/2021 11:15 AM 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 6/7/2021 9:40 AM 6/6/2021 4:46 PM 6/5/2021 4:54 PM 6/5/2021 12:26 PM 6/5/2021 4:02 AM 6/4/2021 7:53 PM 6/4/2021 3:51 PM 6/3/2021 12:42 PM 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 6/2/2021 4:44 PM 6/2/2021 12:23 PM 6/1/2021 5:07 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 191 of 256 5 / 26 Homeless Response Survey 57 It is growing exponentially and city officials are not considering the safety of residents as well as homeless. 58 The number seems to be increasing and there is a bit of community within the homeless population. 59 It is a problem 60 It is out of control and very dangerous for residents. 61 It is increasing. I feel unsafe 62 It seems to be getting worse. 63 It has increased lately 64 It is out of control! 65 It's not going in a good way 66 This is an insane problem and needs to be dealt with. People should not be permitted to camp in public parks. 67 The homeless is growing, people urinating in public, trash left where they spent the night, & panhandling on many corners. 68 It is getting worse, and something must be done, for the sake of the homeless and for the city's residents. 69 There are way too many homeless living in the streets. I feel unsafe in the village. I do not feel safe to take my kids to carlsbad parks! 70 It is getting completely out of hand! The Village used to be a place I felt safe and it was very quaint. Now I avoid it and am no longer proud to call Carlsbad home. Carlsbad residents don't seem to be the priority when it comes to protection of people, property and keeping our city healthy and beautiful. Tourism will no doubt slow down, hurting local businesses as well. Do we have laws and rules or do we not? We need to figure out a way to send the homeless to rehab or to a mental facility, .but they need to be off our streets! Hawaii has an adult foster program that could be looked at as well. 71 it is not going away. 72 The current program/offering motel rooms do not address the constant overnight parkers in van located in Terramar. I hear some homeless are getting to be violent. 73 The City is giving excuse after excuse regarding why nothing can be done and then offers a year long homeless hotel voucher program. Oceanside didn't need a year long program and neither does Carksbaf. 74 There are homeless people in Carlsbad 75 Only that homeless people are in Carlsbad but not the extent it locations etc 76 IT'S GROWING AND IS A PROBLEM. CHANGING .OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE WORSE 77 It is out of control. Frightening to walk around downtown and beach when emptier 78 The number of obvious homeless on the main streets of Carlsbad in the business district and along the beach walkway and in the public parks has greatly increased from what it was even 5 years ago, never mind 20+ years ago when my children were little and could play safely in the parks. I am afraid our business district and public spaces will go the way of Santa Barbara if something is not done quickly, and once that happens I don't see how it can be reversed. 79 It is out of control and crime is rising 80 It has increased in just the past 4-5 years. 81 Seems to be more now 82 It has increased during the pandemic 83 This is part of a national problem strongly exacerbated by the pandemic 6/1/2021 12:19 PM 6/1/2021 8:54 AM 6/1/2021 8:50 AM 6/1/2021 8:12 AM 6/1/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 1:44 PM 5/31/2021 10:59 AM 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 5/31/2021 8:32 AM 5/30/2021 11:57 PM 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 5/30/2021 10:45 PM 5/30/2021 8:42 PM 5/30/2021 7:11 PM 5/30/2021 6:30 PM 5/30/2021 6:11 PM 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 5/29/2021 1:57 PM 5/29/2021 8:14 AM 5/29/2021 8:13 AM 5/29/2021 7:30 AM 5/28/2021 9:58 PM 5/28/2021 9:07 PM 5/28/2021 6:52 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 5:49 PM 5/28/2021 5:35 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 192 of 256 6 /26 Homeless Response Survey 84 increasing 85 Drug addicted, unsafe 86 It exists and is widespread. We also see homeless populations from other cities, such as Oceanside move into Carlsbad to establish camps. 87 It's not being addressed with compassionate, helpful solutions for people experiencing homelessness. 88 I've lived in Carlsbad my whole life and so has my father, never seen this level of homelessness and the amount of problems stemming from it. It is getting worse every day and it is impacting the way I spend my time in the downtown area. 89 Most of the homeless in Carlsbad/Oceanside are young strung out transients who know they can freely camp on public land and do drugs and avoid prosecution. They do not want help and choose this lifestyle. As a result the community suffers from increased violent crime and theft. 90 Homelessness is getting really bad. It feels unsafe to walk on the Blvd or ride my bike on Avenida encinas. We are also seeing an influx in theft in our neighborhood. 91 There doesn't seem to be places for them to aggregate and get help. 92 It has increased and made it very difficult to access and enjoy parks in many areas 93 That it is undercounted and reported. There are so many in the buena vista creek that make their way into Carlsbad for panhandling etc. that are MAYBE counted by Vista or oceanside 94 A lot of people are talking about it 5/28/2021 4:35 PM 5/28/2021 10:16 AM 5/28/2021 7:02 AM 5/28/2021 5:27 AM 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 5/27/2021 8:03 PM 5/27/2021 7:26 PM 5/27/2021 4:30 PM 5/27/2021 2:19 PM 5/25/2021 4:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 193 of 256 7 /26 Homeless Response Survey Q4 What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 90 Skipped: 6 RESPONSES DATE 1 It should be eliminated. 6/13/2021 8:58 PM 2 It is nice to have a plan, but what has the City of Carlsbad done so far to solve the homeless problem? 6/13/2021 10:44 AM 3 Why, after millions of dollars poured into the homeless activists, we collectively have not figured out how to treat the root causes. 6/13/2021 10:28 AM 4 What exactly is being done for them? 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 5 What is being done to keep us safe 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6 Remedies that are sustainable. 6/13/2021 5:45 AM 7 What the laws are regarding drugs and violence 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 8 Any tiny homes being planned? 6/12/2021 5:26 PM 9 What percentage of the homeless population is that way due to financial reasons versus drug/alcohol/mental health issues. 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 10 Are social services assisting or is it just police? 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 11 Why there aren't more continuous direct intervention measures taking place every day to address and resolve the problem in our City. 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 12 How the city has come up with their current plan. 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 13 Limits of law enforcement, and homeless outreach support for homeless 6/12/2021 2:48 PM 14 How to help them. 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 15 If the homeless will be removed from their encampments. This is a safety concern. 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 16 If those who are homeless want to be sheltered. 6/12/2021 11:07 AM 17 How to keep them on their medication 6/12/2021 8:54 AM 18 Why does the city allow it to go on. As stated above the city does have rights to control this. 6/12/2021 6:25 AM Why is the guy that is always at the entrance to the beach across from Pine Ave allowed to stay there? He obviously needs help? Why is the lady that panhandles at the Northeast corner of Carlsbad Blvd. and Carlsbad Village Dr. allow to continue. I see her having coffee at Starbucks and she drives a Van and has nice clothes and the latest in backpacks. She is not needy. That is just the career path she has chosen witch does not pay into the system through payroll taxes. Time for her to move on!! • 19 Relocation policies 6/12/2021 5:48 AM 20 Strategies for prevention and supporting the homeless population 6/11/2021 10:42 PM 21 How to help as individuals 6/11/2021 7:03 PM 22 That the city is doing enough to address this crisis in our community 6/10/2021 10:32 PM 23 How to fix it 6/10/2021 9:27 PM 24 Why it's been allowed to grow to this point to the detriment of tax paying residents. 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 25 City council's plan, if they even have one 6/10/2021 7:00 PM 26 What is being done to keep the homeless off our streets, parks, etc. 6/10/2021 6:57 PM June 28, 2021 8 / 26 Item #3 Page 194 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 27 Uncertain on how to direct a homeless person to services provided by our city. 28 Why the laws and policies provide no protections or help for property tax paying law abiding citizens. 29 Why the city has not approved funding for a permanent site for transitional housing. 30 If the City's new plan to address homelessness are going to be effective - is there empirical evidence? Have they been tried before? 31 Not having adequate housing 32 Will it ever get better? 33 Where the homeless sleep. How has the previous spending affected homelessness? 34 What the city's plan is to address the issue. 35 Not clear if Carlsbad is looking at best practices/experiences from other cities. A lot of homelessness is drug/addiction/mental health people that need to be off the street, possibly against their will to get better. 36 I am uncertain if I can vote for my incumbent mayor or my incumbent city council member in the next election and I plan on using every opportunity and channel to communicate with peers and anyone who will listen about our town's inability to take control of the homeless situation. 37 Why aren't we able to do anything about it when other coastal cities have very few homeless. What is de mar able to do that we are not? Carlsbad is almost inviting them in with open arms, 38 What will happen with homeless individuals that don't want help? 39 Do we have any resources or a shelter. 40 The City Councils willingness to take care of those who need mental health and take a stand against those who have drug habits that cannot be cured. It is really simple. 41. Has crime gone up? What can really be done where we are a safe but helping those that need it. Some accountability. 42 Given that the majority of homeless people are mentally ill or drug addicts concerns me for our safety. I also hear that Carisbad's hand outs are what is enticing them to stay here. 43 What type of rehabilitation is going to be part of the new program? 44 Whether the city is doing enough 45 Are the homeless bussed and left in the area from other areas? 46 What is Carlsbad doing to get homeless people the help they need (medical, psychological, housing, employment, etc,) 47 whether the homeless population grows and presents a danger to residents due to aggressive panhandling, burglaries, assaults due to drug use, mental illness. 48 How to participate in stopping panhandling and squatting/illegal encampents while taking care of the basic human needs of people in this situation. 49 The city's ability to limit the homeless from sleeping in parks and other public locations. 50 Are we doing enough? 51 What is being done to end it. Not just put a band aid on it 52 That the plans the city is making will work. 53 How to create a policy to minimize homelessness without similar action by the surrounding communities. 54 Why the city cannot seem to get it under control and why our village and surrounding neighborhoods are plagued by the issue while Encinitas and communities further south do not seem to be. 6/10/2021 6:47 PM 6/10/2021 6:36 PM 6/10/2021 6:17 PM 6/10/2021 10:43 AM 6/10/2021 7:46 AM 6/10/2021 2:02 AM 6/10/2021 12:52 AM 6/9/2021 9:44 PM 6/9/2021 8:32 PM 6/9/2021 7:50 PM 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 6/9/2021 4:37 PM 6/8/2021 11:00 PM 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 6/8/2021 6:13 PM 6/8/2021 11:43 AM 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 6/7/2021 9:40 AM 6/6/2021 4:46 PM 6/5/2021 4:54 PM 6/5/2021 12:26 PM 6/5/2021 4:02 AM 6/4/2021 7:53 PM 6/3/2021 12:42 PM 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 6/2/2021 4:44 PM 6/2/2021 12:23 PM 6/1/2021 5:07 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 195 of 256 9 /26 Homeless Response Survey 55 That Carlsbad will not be the safe and beautiful place it once was. 56 The city's policies for dealing with persons experiencing homelessness. 57 Why is it so bad now vs a couple of years ago? 58 What the city plans to do about it and where the voucher program is going to be implemented. 59 Why are homeless allowed to urinate and defecate in public 60 I am uncertain "WE" can solve the complex challenge of homelessness. 61 What changed 62 The laws being enforced 63 Why we're putting up with it 64 Why the City Council hasn't taken action to clean up parks and hold homeless people accountable for their actions. 65 Why are they allowed to sleep in the park when we are asked to leave & not drink or do drugs in the park. 66 Why most people are homelessness. Is it addiction issues? Mental illness? A preference to living out of society? Poverty? 67 Are there laws against living on the streets? If so why aren't they being enforced? 68 why it exists with all programs available 69 Again, how do the programs stop the endless stream of vans parking overnight in the beach area. 70 I am uncertain that the existing staff in Carlsbad is actually willing to directly deal with the homeless issue. Rather than a free year in a homeless hotel without any sobriety or other services required, why not do a short term program and then enforce a solid camping ordinance, which is what Oceanside just did. 71 Not sure what Carlsbad is doing to help homeless people 72 The number of homeless people, whether they are from Carlsbad or not 73 UNCERTAIN AS WHY POPULATION IS GROWING. IN WHAT WAYS IS CARLSBAD MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN SURROUNDING BEACH COMMUNITIES 74 Percentage of me tally ill and those that are just dangerous 75 From reading this article it appears that none of the actions or behaviors of the homeless that most bother the tax-paying citizens are actually illegal. And if you can't legally force people to live in a socially acceptable manner and they choose to live the way they want to, freely, with no constraints there is nothing we can do and our town will become a magnet. 76 What, if anything can be done? 77 Why the numbers continue to increase despite resident involvement and concern. Are the people experiencing homelessness Carlsbad residents are have they come here from other cities/states for reasons related to recent policies and laws. 78 If it is a real problem 79 Why local partisans insist that it is aimed at Carlsbad and the result of poor government at the state and local levels 80 Homeless encampments starting fires 81 If they seek help they can find it but most want to remain homeless 82 What the city is doing to help the homeless with resources and to help maintain community cleanliness and safety. 83 Why does this city spend 15 million on golf courses while having no homeless shelters for families, women, and children? 6/1/2021 12:19 PM 6/1/2021 8:54 AM 6/1/2021 8:50 AM 6/1/2021 8:12 AM 6/1/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 1:44 PM 5/31/2021 10:59 AM 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 5/31/2021 8:32 AM 5/30/2021 11:57 PM 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 5/30/2021 10:45 PM 5/30/2021 7:11 PM 5/30/2021 6:30 PM 5/30/2021 6:11 PM 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 5/29/2021 1:57 PM 5/29/2021 8:14 AM 5/29/2021 8:13 AM 5/29/2021 7:30 AM 5/28/2021 9:58 PM 5/28/2021 9:07 PM 5/28/2021 6:52 PM 5/28/2021 6:00 PM 5/28/2021 5:35 PM 5/28/2021 4:35 PM 5/28/2021 10:16 AM 5/28/2021 7:02 AM 5/28/2021 5:27 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 10 /26 Page 196 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 84 Where are they coming from and why can't the city figure out how to fix the issue, this never used to be a problem. 85 When will Carsbad begin enforcement and prosecuting transients are are publicly intoxicated? Promoting and providing free housing will only increase the homeless population. 86 Why more I sent being done to get rid of them. 87 It seems the problem is growing because we're seeing more and more of them in very public or residential areas 88 I understand that homelessness is not a crime and that many end up in this situation due to job loss. But I do not understand the criminal element, drug use, stealing etc being given a pass on crimes when the police are called. 89 That the current plan will be any more effective than stringing beads on a string with no knot! 90 Is it going up or going down 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 5/27/2021 8:03 PM 5/27/2021 7:26 PM 5/27/2021 4:30 PM 5/27/2021 2:19 PM 5/25/2021 4:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 197 of 256 11 / 26 Homeless Response Survey Q5 Have you or someone you know personally, ever experienced homelessness? Answered: 96 Skipped: 0 Yes No I'd prefer not to answer 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Yes 28.13% 27 No 63.54% 61 I'd prefer not to answer 8.33% 8 TOTAL 96 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 198 of 256 12 / 26 Homeless Response Survey Q6 What questions do you have about the city's plan? Answered: 80 Skipped: 16 RESPONSES DATE 1 How long will people receive free hotel/housing? It MUST be limited. Handouts do not prioritize longterm changes. 6/13/2021 8:58 PM 2 Not sure police officers (Homeless officers) are trained and well-qualified to help homeless individuals who might have mental health problems. 6/13/2021 10:44 AM 3 Housing first? Is that really the problem? Again, what is the root cause, I submit it is not lack of affordable housing is the root cause. How is Carlsbad going to handle the ones with mergai and/or drug issues? 6/13/2021 10:28 AM 4 None at this time 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 5 How will they keep crime around the voucher hotels under control so it doesn't spill over into local neighborhoods. 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6 When the one year grant expires for hotel/motel housing, then...? 6/13/2021 5:45 AM 7 Are there rules to living in the hotels with voucher? No drugs/arrests 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 8 Nine. All sounds great! Two social workers and more police! 6/12/2021 5:26 PM 9 Is there going to be some measure of "tough love to go along with all these free services being offered? 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 10 Where will the temporary housing be located and how will the employees ensure that the individuals will stay in the shelter? 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 11 Why the aspect of community volunteerism does not appear to be included. 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 12 What will keep Carlsbad from being a magnet for more homeless people from other places? 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 13 none 6/12/2021 2:48 PM 14 How do the homeless learn about these programs? 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 15 What is the plan of action to reduce and remove the homeless from Carlsbad to avoid that this ended like Venice Beach 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 16 No 6/12/2021 11:07 AM 17 How are you going to provide services for the mentally ill 6/12/2021 8:54 AM 18 Is it going to clear the city of vagrants? 6/12/2021 6:25 AM 19 None. Video answered 6/12/2021 5:48 AM 20 Where will new affordable housing be located? 6/11/2021 10:42 PM 21 How to empower community wide response. How to educate kids about it. 6/11/2021 7:03 PM 22 What is the outcome? How will this plan reduce homelessness and curb future homelessness 6/10/2021 10:32 PM (new individuals) 23 How will it be paid for? What about the people who disregard or refuse these new opportunities? Will those who harm or threaten harm be taken off the street? 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 24 What are you really doing? The more the issue is "addressed " the worse it gets. Have you looked at successful cities and tried to emulate? 6/10/2021 7:00 PM 25 There aren't enough specifics given... How exactly do you encounter people in need of services? What are you doing to provide info re these services to residents in case we 6/10/2021 6:47 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 199 of 256 13 /26 Homeless Response Survey encounter someone in need? What are the statistics Housing First works? I hear it's a failed program. 26 Is this plan to provide vouchers/remove barriers supported by any research/data? No sources are provided in the video. Who pays for this? It's shouldn't be tax payers b/c we are already paying to clean up the mess left behind. How will this plan address the increase in crime that seems to mirror the increase in homelessness? 27 How fast will this program be implemented? We don't need uplifting videos, we need action now. And why is there funding for more police? Unsheltered folks don't need to be dealing with law enforcement. 28 What will be done if homeless people accept housing, but do not want to address the root cause of their homelessness? What will be done if this plan is proving to be ineffective - does the City have a plan to adjust course or modify their plan based on actual performance? 29 When will it move to an action plan 30 Will there be definite goals and endpoints? Will the people be given a deadline as far as when to figure out where they will go next? Will there be "wet houses" - houses where people can shoot up at will? I don't want this in our community. 31 Is there data to support free housing? Does it enable homelessness? 32 What are the measurable goals of the city's plan and how will the plan's progress be shared with the city residents. 33 Why would you do Housing First when it fails so often and so many places at high cost? I have followed the homeless issue closely for several years and I think it is a disaster that Carlsbad is doing Housing First which has failed in LA, Seattle, San Francisco to name a few. I cannot and will not support this plan. https://www.heritage.org/housing/reportfthe-housing-first- approach-has-failed-time-reform-federal-policy-and-make-it-work https://calmatters.org/commentary/2020/03/california-homeless-housing-first-policy-is-failing/ 34 Can you explore staging a Cal Fire helicopter at Palomar airport during red flag warnings? This would significantly reduce response time in North County, instead of waiting for support from Ramona or Brown field 35 With the hotel voucher program, will they be routinely drug testing before they house people? They shouldn't be housing those that are using drugs. What is the role of la posadas men's shelter off of faraday? Will that be physically housing homeless?? Or just providing support to them Why are none of the homeless problems in Carlsbad discussed on the news? Are we hiding it to protect our image as a nice town? A woman stabbed someone by the library. Not reported. Home invasions by homeless- not reported. People jumped in the village at 9pm on a Saturday. Not reported. A man attacked with a hammer. Not reported. Absurd. 36 If the city has this great plan for homelessness, will it attract more homeless people from other areas that want assistance? How will you discourage people from taking advantage of the program - for example those who are only looking for a free handout? 6/10/2021 6:36 PM 6/10/2021 6:17 PM 6/10/2021 10:43 AM 6/10/2021 7:46 AM 6/10/2021 2:02 AM 6/10/2021 12:52 AM 6/9/2021 9:44 PM 6/9/2021 8:32 PM 6/9/2021 7:50 PM 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 6/9/2021 4:37 PM 37 Not sure 6/8/2021 11:00 PM 38 How does a city with the lowest cost of a home at $675000 handle homeless? It is nearly an impossible task. Help those who want to be good citizens and purge those who do not want to be helped. Send them back to Iraq, LA, Mexico or where ever they are from. We cannot fix those who do not want to be fixed. Does city council have courage to help those who want to change to a clean lifestyle and rid of those who do not want to change and live drug free. Do not enourage more to come here. 39 Do we really think this will be enough? Social workers, mental health specialists... 40 Specific timelines. What do we do to keep homeless people from other cities from coming to ours? 41 Still unclear on how they will provide proper rehabilitation 42 On paper and video the plan sounds like a step in the right direction; however, talking about it doesn't resolve anything. When will this plan be put into action so results are seen? What schooling and credentials will the new personnel have? Or are you training them? Law Enforcement needs more than just a few additional personnel trained in outreach and social 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 6/8/2021 6:13 PM 6/8/2021 11:43 AM 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 6/5/2021 4:54 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 200 of 256 14 /26 Homeless Response Survey work/mental health. Why have only a few additional personnel with that type of expertise been added. In a city as large as Carlsbad, many more are needed. 43 Will our taxes go up to fund the program and personnel? 44 What is the current status/success so far? How many people re-housed to date? What obstacles are hindering rollout? 45 How will the city deal with the homeless who have a mental illness and don't want help? 46 Are there plans for another homeless shelter in Cbad for women and children? 47 Are homeless going to be held to a sober and drug free lifestyle as to maximize their chances of success and permanent shelter? 48 How long does the voucher program provide and individual or family with housing. 30 to 90 days is probably not long enough for them to get back on their "feet" and would just be a band aid fix. 6 months to a year is probably needed, 49 How do we deal with the homeless that want to remain homeless? 50 What is the short term solution to secure our community? Kids parks, homes around the village, the village core? Long term plan does NOT address short term dangers. 51 Is the cities plan to use the rezoned areas of carlsbad upscale neighborhoods.for the temporary housing? 52 Where would encampments be allowed if anywhere? 53 Why not have the voucher program come with shorter stay, background check and accountability? 54 How will you reduce the homeless population 55 Focus on families with children 56 Affordable housing will ONLY work for people who have lost their home and are truly homeless and in need and want of help...not individuals who are drug addicts or have mental health issues. 57 What's being done to keep them out of canyons and parks 58 How does giving people a hotel room make things better? 59 Will you make our parks safe for us to use? 60 How soon can we expect tangible results? 61 There are many homeless people who do not want help. How will you enforce getting them off the streets? 62 while incentives are good, where does the homeless return the favors with a work program to keep them busy on basic city tasks. 63 There are some people who want to live the "nomad" life. How does the city address those with vehicles?? 64 How can the City put out this video when they know there are differing studies that show other methods are effective. Housing First caused a huge uptick in homeless overdose deaths in San Francisco. The stats the City is putting out regarding Housing First only applies to the recipients who CHOSE to participate in services. Services, sobriety, and being drug free are not required and that's why this plan doesn't work. Putting homeless people in a free hotel room and then closing the door on them does nothing to help the issue. 65 What is the city doing about providing support for domestic violence relating to homelessness? 66 Is housing limited to people who are from Carlsbad? How can the city prevent a great increase in homeless people coming from other areas? ( To prevent the problems seen in many other coastal cities in CA) 67 IS THE HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM ACTING AS A MAGNET, DRAWING HOMELESS FROM OTHER AREAS AND INCREASING CBS HOMELESS POPULATION? 6/5/2021 12:26 PM 6/5/2021 4:02 AM 6/4/2021 7:53 PM 6/3/2021 12:42 PM 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 6/2/2021 4:44 PM 6/2/2021 12:23 PM 6/1/2021 5:07 PM 6/1/2021 12:19 PM 6/1/2021 8:54 AM 6/1/2021 8:12 AM 6/1/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 10:59 AM 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 5/31/2021 8:32 AM 5/30/2021 11:57 PM 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 5/30/2021 10:45 PM 5/30/2021 7:11 PM 5/30/2021 6:30 PM 5/30/2021 6:11 PM 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 5/29/2021 1:57 PM 5/29/2021 8:14 AM 5/29/2021 8:13 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 201 of 256 15 / 26 Homeless Response Survey 68 So, what makes the city think the homeless will do any better staying in the provided housing than they did in their original housing which they were unable to hold on to due to the variety of underlying issues outlined above. 69 How do you control and stop it. 70 Do other regional cities have similar plans or will Carlsbad attract so many people here because of these programs that they will prove ineffective or unsustainable. 71 How much of this is already in place? How quickly can the rest of it be implemented? 72 Not in my neighborhood 73 How will you address homeless camps in our open space areas and nature preserves? 74 Why do you have more cops than social workers proposed to address needs in your program? Homelessness requires social services...not more cops. 75 Who's paying for this plan? As a taxpayer I don't believe these people are carlsbad citizens just down on their luck, they seem to be coming from somewhere else. 76 Can we make encampments illegal? 77 Will the plan be proactive and rid our City of this problem? We don't want the plan to encourage more homeless to come to our city. 78 Where are these places? It would be important for safety to know what to expect when we're in those areas 79 That there is no end in site and that the voucher is simply a bandaid! We pay 8,000$ a year in taxes for the privilege of living in Carlsbad. I do not mind the taxes but I DO mind how our council is choosing to spend it! 80 How much will it cost taxpayers 5/28/2021 9:58 PM 5/28/2021 9:07 PM 5/28/2021 6:52 PM 5/28/2021 5:35 PM 5/28/2021 10:16 AM 5/28/2021 7:02 AM 5/28/2021 5:27 AM 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 5/27/2021 8:03 PM 5/27/2021 7:26 PM 5/27/2021 2:19 PM 5/25/2021 4:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 202 of 256 16 /26 Homeless Response Survey Q7 What would you like the city to consider as it moves forward with its plan? Answered: 81 Skipped: 15 RESPONSES 1 Limit amount of time people receive services. More police officers hired to prevent homeless crimes. Encourage move to areas where cost of living is less. 2 The plan is too vague. It seems to be just a delay tactic. There should be a phased plan to lay out what will be done in each phase specifically. 3 City council can lobby on behalf of the residents to change the current propositions that hamper proper law enforcement and treatment for the mentally ill and the drug addicts. 4 Don't become like Oceanside regarding the homelessness issue. 5 Move the homeless who repeatedly commit crime out of the area. 6 Maintaining consistency, even when there is pushback from the homeless community as well as the public. 7 That the drug/mental health problems are not going to be solved by hotel vouchers. 8 More affordable housing like tiny home community. 9 Work on ways to make this city a less attractive option for those who are chronic homeless (ie, addicts). Enact and ENFORCE city and state regulations to prohibit panhandling, sleeping in community areas, bathing and urinating in public. 10 I thought the city was already connecting folks to their family members. 11 Consider the utilization of, and creating a program for providing Accessory Dwelling Units (e.g. tiny houses, guest houses, ADUs, etc) to get the homeless help from relatives and friends properties with excess available land, and also use under-utilized city properties (e.g. golf course) to provide additional temporary shelter to address the issue. 12 The city needs to get approval from the community before spending more city funds. 13 Someone needs to communicate with the homeless and get them off the streets. 14 Not only work to reduce and remove the homeless from Carlsbad but start to remove all the debris from the encampments. Some of those homeless want to be rehabilitated to have another chance in life and go off the street but this requires action. 15 I'd like to suggest the officers assigned to the homeless task force rotate out with other officers to generalize the sensitivity to this population and a uniform response to the issue. 16 Help for the home less 17 You are making this too complicated. Just help the people who need/want help and clear out the vagrants that refuse to help and don't follow the rules of a civilized sociality. 18 Working with NCTD to expand public transit in all districts along with affordable housing 19 The location of any homeless rehousing 20 Children and schooling 21 Establish metrics to measure the outcomes of these efforts. What is the current # or % of homeless in Carlsbad now, how much will these efforts reduce, and over what period of time. 22 Remember that not everyone wants help. Consider the residents and what we need. And I pray for much success for those who are willing to work for a stable life. 23 I went to rite aid on tamarack last night to pick up my daughters prescription (6pm) and was DATE 6/13/2021 8:58 PM 6/13/2021 10:44 AM 6/13/2021 10:28 AM 6/13/2021 9:32 AM 6/13/2021 8:04 AM 6/13/2021 5:45 AM 6/12/2021 8:52 PM 6/12/2021 5:26 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:53 PM 6/12/2021 4:07 PM 6/12/2021 3:09 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/12/2021 12:23 PM 6/12/2021 11:07 AM 6/12/2021 8:54 AM 6/12/2021 6:25 AM 6/12/2021 5:48 AM 6/11/2021 10:42 PM 6/11/2021 7:03 PM 6/10/2021 10:32 PM 6/10/2021 7:51 PM 6/10/2021 7:00 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 203 of 256 17 /26 Homeless Response Survey approached by a babbling homeless guy. He was looking for beer. My daughters make me go there because the same has happened to them. My daughter wrote her college essay about the fear she has of living in this city. 24 Seriously consider not setting up homeless tents in and around the village! Consider advertising and enlisting the help of citizen volunteers. Consider strict monitoring of illegal activities in hotels/motels serving in the 'voucher program'. Families/persons deserve to know they will be safe when they book rooms at these sites. Consider serving longtime homeless in our area first.... do not open these programs to those coming into Carlsbad unless they've exhausted all efforts in their recent residential community. 25 Who will pay for this and how will safety of property tax paying citizens be addressed as Carlsbad continues to draw an increasing homeless population. It seems everything being done so far is only increasing the homeless population and increasing the crime rate! 26 Move now. Get housing secured including a permanent site for transitional housing. The last thing people need is to wait out "the plan" in motels for months or years while the city figures out what it is going to do. 27 What are the metrics of success of this response plan and how will they be tracked and distributed to the public? 28 Be sensitive to the needs of the homeless. Provide more mental heal care to them 29 I hope that you contract with an organization like Interfaith and/or CRC. I do not like the founder of Solutions for Change, Chris Megison. He is a "My way or the highway" type of person and he has also had questionable legal problems (easily found via a search of the county's court website). I also don't think that Oceanside Homeless Resource should be included. The person who runs that is pretty sketchy and the nonprofit, although registered with the Secretary of State, is not registered with the state Attorney General. Big red flag. Oceanside decided not to give them any money. 30 Looking the root cause for the increase in homelessneSS in the city. What happens after these individuals are sheltered? How can they then move forward and make positive choices to break the cycle that is experienced often by this demographic? What are measurable goals and key performance indicators to keep the community informed in the success of the city's plan or provide the data to make adjustments as needed. 31 Treatment has to be part of the plan on day one. Realization that addiction and mental health is a major reason for homelessness. Plenty addicts walk out of housing, the housing becomes crime nightmare, or the addicts drugissues get worse. If they get housing and don't want any treatment, you actually haven't made as much progress as you think. 32 The city must figure out a way to contact and account for the homeless, especially those that would be subject to Megan's Law. We have already seen multiple transient homicide events (Tamarack gas station, Marjorie Gawitt) and Avenida Encinas is turning into skid row. 33 Please do not choose a motel within yards of a k-8 elementary/middle school. (St Patrick's on pio pico) Very very poor choice 34 What is the plan to address the cause of homelessness? The city's plan only seems to help people that are already experiencing homelessness. 35 Get rid of the drug addicts. Help those with mental issues and those who are displaced and want to work. Have the guts to divide the two. 36 More police going thru areas affected. Keep residents informed & correct rumors 37 Moving the homeless to more affordable cities; eg Escondido 38 Our kids and older citizens have the right to use public areas and feel safe 39 Take a systems approach, and make sure money efforts go towards rehabilitation and permanent housing. 40 A designated campground on city land for people who prefer to live outside. 41 I want the city to consider DOING something about it that will be productive and help these individuals who have fallen on hard times. As a resident I want to see ACTION and PROGRESS in helping the homeless. The city also needs to make sure that their plan has an 6/10/2021 6:47 PM 6/10/2021 6:36 PM 6/10/2021 6:17 PM 6/10/2021 10:43 AM 6/10/2021 7:46 AM 6/10/2021 2:02 AM 6/9/2021 9:44 PM 6/9/2021 8:32 PM 6/9/2021 7:50 PM 6/9/2021 4:52 PM 6/9/2021 4:37 PM 6/8/2021 7:54 PM 6/8/2021 6:13 PM 6/8/2021 11:43 AM 6/8/2021 11:15 AM 6/7/2021 8:50 PM 6/7/2021 9:40 AM 6/5/2021 4:54 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 204 of 256 18 /26 Homeless Response Survey extra strong focus on those homeless individuals who have mental issues. They can be a danger to themselves and innocent citizens. If you are not hiring experienced professional, then intensive training must be provided to all city personnel who are dealing with these unfortunate individuals. The city needs to keep its citizens and its employees safe. 42 Are you making active participation in keeping their units and surroundings, clean through mandatory/encouraged gardening, sweeping, cleaning, trash management, etc as part of the condition for housing? 43 Need to address best practices for our daily contacts and interactions with homeless on trails, at shopping venues, etc. Offer food/water? Call in every encounter with a homeless person or just under certain circumstances? Should have a 1-2-3 response for personal encounters that is publicized via NextDoor and we can follow as a community. 44 Increasing police interactions with homeless to let them know it is not ok to hang out in front of stores and ask for money every day. 45 Carlsbad used to be clean and pristine. If we don't get a hold on it it will be known as the coastal town where innocent woman get murdered by transients. Jodine Serrin, Marjorie Gawitt are who we should all be thinking about and try to prevent another situation like those tragedies 46 Can real estate developers be asked to contribute to another homeless shelter in Cbad? 47 Making sure those that receive free.benefits and housing are sober. What good does anything do if they are abusing drugs and alcohol? 48 Less law enforcement involvement with homeless individuals. 49 Focus primarily on taking dangerous homeless off the streets who have addictions to drugs/alcohol or untreated mental illnesses and should not be in public. 50 The homeless population has grown because the underlying issue of mental illness has not been addressed. This was brought on by the drug companies manufactured oppiod epidemic. The government should hold them accountable and responsible. They destroyed livelihoods and created this mess. They need to be in treatment centers, not handed off to neighborhoods. 51 Education of Carlsbad residents about what is helpful and what is not. Is there a program for volunteers? • 52 Allow for voucher program of those who accept it and want to get off the streets. Have ordinance for those who remain on streets. 53 Enforcing any laws to deter homeless to remain on the street. Tough Love 54 How do you care for people without attracting more transients from other areas 55 Consider that there are differences between true homeless, drug addicts, transients, mental health individuals, and label them as such. Seek help first for women with children who have lost their living arrangements, and then work your way down from there. Most homeless drug addicts are there by choice and would rather have their next "fix" than a place to live. The mentally ill don't really know the difference. All are in need of help, but at least start with the people who are begging for help and a chance for a better life. 56 Move them out somehow 57 I am primarily concerned with "long term" encampments such as those seen in our village area. Magee Park, the library are but two. If a person, or persons, need a place for the night, are cleaning up after themselves, etc it is not a problem. However setting up tents, doing laundry and disturbing plant life to dry, thereby creating a permanent life situation is unacceptable. I do not any longer feel safe, at night, in the town I have been in for the past 71 years! 58 We need to contain the homeless population in an area where they can receive services but aren't defacating on public property. 59 The people who choose not to accept resources for help should not be able to stay in our parks, open areas, or in our town. Why would I live on the streets in a dirty city when I can live at the beach in Carlsbad? 60 That nothing will be accomplished without enforcement. We need to have places for people to 6/5/2021 12:26 PM 6/5/2021 4:02 AM 6/4/2021 7:53 PM 6/4/2021 3:51 PM 6/3/2021 12:42 PM 6/2/2021 9:46 PM 6/2/2021 4:44 PM 6/2/2021 12:23 PM 6/1/2021 12:19 PM 6/1/2021 8:54 AM 6/1/2021 8:12 AM 6/1/2021 7:38 AM 5/31/2021 10:59 AM 5/31/2021 10:34 AM 5/31/2021 8:32 AM 5/31/2021 6:59 AM 5/30/2021 11:57 PM 5/30/2021 11:36 PM 5/30/2021 10:45 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 205 of 256 19 / 26 Homeless Response Survey go, and then make it clear that public property cannot become someone's private property. It is not fair to hard working tax-paying citizens to be denied the use of their own parks, for example. 61 It sounds like this plan will take a long time to go into effect. Something needs to be done now. Safety first for residents. 62 mutual participation and an either or decision on motivating their responsiblitiy as well 63 Please listen to residents and do what they are asking you to do. The City went much too far down this road without getting input from residents. Carlsbad's population tends to be highly educated people. The City is essentially saying to residents "we know what's best for you. Trust us." Residents don't want that. I am personally willing to volunteer to do all of the things listed in question 8, but I am unwilling to "spin my wheels" and listen to people tell me that they know better than I do how to deal with this issue. If what you want is collaboration that actually takes action, I am all in. And regarding misinformation, who decides what misinformation is? You already said in the video that Houding First is the best solution. I believe that to be misinformation. Again, there are a lot of conclusions the City has already come to without resident input. 64 Support a homeless shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence 65 PROTECT HOMEOWNERS, CHILDREN, QUALITY OF LIFE, PROPERTY VALUES 66 The safety of it's citizens who are taxpayers and law abiding 67 I saw a few interviews on television news of some people who flat out say they do not want to live under anyone's watchful eyes, nor abide by any rules that would be required of them so they would forgo any offered housing and prefer to live on the streets. I consider this indicative of mental illness. Your plan does not address these people. 68 Reduce drug and crime. 69 The business owners, the nearby residents, etc. that will be directly impacted by this new plan. 70 We are likely to see a horrific national surge in homelessness as pandemic eviction moratoriums end. We need to be prepared to do much more very quickly. 71 Going into bad drought conditions, need to keep homeless from starting fires 72 Not in my neighborhood 73 Joint efforts with surrounding communities so those along the edges of our community get assistance. 74 Hire appropriate staff such as social workers to address needs instead of more cops; build a shelter to accommodate families instead of having just one men's shelter in this city. 75 Not allowing this to continue to happen. It's ruining our community. 76 Do not foster encampments and remove them immediately. Arrest transients who are intoxicated in public. Do not allow transients to hang out in public parks. 77 The city needs to be strict and not allow this problem to overwhelm our resources. 78 To select places that are not in residential areas. 79 The normal law abiding citizens and their children are being turned off from using city facilities and parks due to the disorderly behavior of some of the homeless 80 Triage of ALL homeless from riparian areas where their bodily functions directly effect ME and anyone who enjoys our ocean... tourists who come and SUPPORT our city have no idea that human waste is flowing into our ocean from the three rivers/ creeks that bless this community. Not to mention the homeless living on the beach itself! By Providing wrap around services to CARE for these people I believe we can make a difference. Shelter living MUST be mandated so that NO ONE is allowed to be unsheltered. Since land is the premium cost the more inland/ less expensive the better! I personally would like Pendleton to take responsibility for our veterans and build housing and wrap around services on the base! I know that the 9th district court has tied hands on this issue but I think the word on the street should be that IF you choose to be homeless in Carlsbad you WILL NOT be allowed to live on the streets or canyons and rivers.., but that you WILL be provided CARE in a shelter NOT a hotel room! 5/30/2021 7:11 PM 5/30/2021 6:30 PM 5/30/2021 5:45 PM 5/29/2021 1:57 PM 5/29/2021 8:13 AM 5/29/2021 7:30 AM 5/28/2021 9:58 PM 5/28/2021 9:07 PM 5/28/2021 6:52 PM 5/28/2021 5:35 PM 5/28/2021 4:35 PM 5/28/2021 10:16 AM 5/28/2021 7:02 AM 5/28/2021 5:27 AM 5/27/2021 11:13 PM 5/27/2021 9:54 PM 5/27/2021 8:03 PM 5/27/2021 7:26 PM 5/27/2021 4:30 PM 5/27/2021 2:19 PM June 28, 2021 20 /26 Item #3 Page 206 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 81 Keeping community informed 5/25/2021 4:03 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 207 of 256 21 /26 Homeless Response Survey Q8 Which of the following ways would you be willing to get involved in the issue of homelessness (check all that apply)? Answered: 57 Skipped: 39 Volunteer fol the Annual. Attend smal group meetin.. Help correct misinformati... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Volunteer for the Annual Point in Time count 24,56% 14. Attend small group meetings to discuss homeless issues with the city's homeless response team 64.91% 37 Help correct misinformation in the community by learning about and sharing the latest studies and reports 57.89% 33 Total Respondents: 57 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 208 of 256 22 / 26 Homeless Response Survey Q9 How many years have you been a resident of Carlsbad? Answered: 96 Skipped: 0 Less than year' 11 3-5 years 5-10 years 10-20 years More than 20 years I do not live in Carlsbad 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% .100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Less than 2 years 3.13% 3 3-5 years 6.25% 6 5-10 years 14.58% 14 10-20 years 25.00% 24 More than 20 years 51.04% 49 I do not live in Carlsbad 0.00% 0 TOTAL 96 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 209 of 256 23/26 Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75-84 Homeless Response Survey Q10 Please select the category that includes your age. Answered: 96 Skipped: 0 I85 and over 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Under 18 0.00% 18-24 1.04% 25-34 2.08% 35-44 19.79% 45-54 23.96% 55-64 25.00% 65-74 22.92% 75-84 4.17% 85 and over 1.04% TOTAL June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 210 of 256 24 /26 District 3 responses June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 211 of 256 Homeless Response Survey Q1 What district of Carlsbad do you reside in or have a business in? (If you're not sure, click here) Answered: 89 Skipped: 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 I do not have a residence ..: 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% ANSWER CHOICES 90% 100% RESPONSES District 1 0.00% 0 District 2 0.00% 0 District 3 100.00% 89 District 4 0.00% 0 I do not have a residence or business in Carlsbad 0.00% 0 TOTAL 89 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 212 of 256 1 /26 Homeless Response Survey Q2 How do you get most of your information related to homelessness? Answered: 87 Skipped: 2 Local news Social media Nextdoor Community., groups City sources: Word of mouth (friends,.. _ . Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ANSWER CHOICES 100% RESPONSES Local news 55.17% 48 Social media 18.39% 16 Nextdoor 50.57% 44 Community groups 8.05% 7 City sources (website, newsletters, City Council meetings, etc.) 52.87% 46 Word of mouth (friends, family, etc.) 33.33% 29 Other (please specify) 24.14% 21 Total Respondents: 87 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE a. First hand 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 2 Work at Ralph's and see it firsthand. 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 0 ,., Visual 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 4 I also see it in my neighborhood 6/1112021 7:53 PM 5 Observation 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 6 My work 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 7 Seeing them gathered in our parks. Seeing them gathered on city benches. Seeing them walking around drugged and shouting obscenities to passers-by. Scaring children. 6/9/2021 6:22 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 213 of 256 2 / 26 Homeless Response Survey 8 National News, government agencies that publish information; Podcast that bring experts to discuss 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 9 through my work with folks who are unsheltered. 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 10 senior ctr when it was open 6/7/2021 6:03 PM 11 interacting with the homeless 6/7/2021 5:58 PM 12 Newspaper 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 13 Seeing it first hand 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 14 I see them on the street corners 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 15 hotels, crime reports, state news, regional news 5/30/2021. 11:01 PM 16 what I observe in my community 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 17 Personal experience on a daily basis 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 18 Personal observation 5/28/2021 5:01 PM 19 I can see it with my own eyes 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 20 The blight and crime that has increased in our town in the last year! 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 21 I see it on the streets of Carlsbad 5/27/2021 1:48 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 214 of 256 3 / 26 Homeless Response Survey Q3 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 84 Skipped: 5 RESPONSES 1 There is an outreach team 2 It is becoming a bigger problem. There are homeless people living in the parking lot by the goodwill donation center now, and my sister and I walked past a homeless man shooting up in the city parking lot in downy last weekend. 3 Most are thieves up yo no good 4 It has increased significantly in the past few years. We lived here since 1998. 5 It needs to be addressed. 6 They come here because of the temperate weather and the lax enforcement of dispersing them from areas where residents congregate. 7 The city must actively attempt to help the homeless population - housing plus social services support. We are a city with the resources to do so. 8 A proven workable method like Solutions for Change can impact and solve homelessness in our city 9 It sucks and you guys need to deal with it and run them out. 10 It getting worse then I have seen in 40 years 11. That it's increasing 12 As discouraging as it sounds, there will always be homeless in Carlsbad. The current laws in place, although intended to do good, sometimes hinder the ability to provide full assistance to the homeless that need help the most. 13 The City voted in a motel voucher program without the people of Carlsbad being involved in the process. They are not for it. 14 It's visibly increasing and there can be no enforcement of vagrancy or illegal camping because there are no laws or municipal codes against vagrancy, overnight camping drug possession etc. HOT can offer services but if refused the person is left to their own devices. I know for sure that the city leadership is underestimating how disenfranchised citizens have become with the approach being taken. Folks are starting to blame leadership for increase in homelessness and crime. They do not think that safety concerns are being addressed. DATE 6/13/2021 11:14 PM 6/13/2021 4:55 PM 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 6/12/2021 10:07 PM 6/12/2021 6:19 PM 6/12/2021. 2:50 PM 6/12/2021 2:33 PM 6/12/2021 1:35 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/11J2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:01 PM 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 6/11/2021 7:48 PM 6/11/2021 4:47 PM 15 It is dramatically increasing as well as an increase in the obviously mentally disturbed, violent people. 16 It's a growing problem and the majority of the homeless people I come across in the area are on drugs and/or mentally ill. 17 The problem is getting worse 18 The issue is getting worse. 19 It has increased 20 There are many different root causes 21 It has increased significantly lately. 22 It has increased 23 it's ruining our neighborhood 24 It has been politicized for the benefit of Demoerats June 28, 2021 Item #3 4 / 26 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 6/11/2021 12:50 PM 6/11/2021 8:58 AM 6/11/2021 6:45 AM 6/11/2021 5:50 AM 6/10/2021 9:29 PM 6/10/2021 9:11 PM 6/10/2021 6:39 PM 6/10/2021 12:27 PM 6/10/2021 12:10 PM Page 215 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 25 Increasing 26 I know firsthand. I have lived in the same neighborhood for 17 years. I live across from the Motel 6 on Avenida Encinas and can attest to the drastic increase in homelessness and increasing crime. Just yesterday a drugged-out homeless man came into our gated community and yelled and scared my son and his friends. The police were called. 27 Something needs to be done. 28 It is a growing issue that can be addressed with ways to help those with mental illness, drug addiction and lack of ability to gain employment. 29 it is increasing and it is not somethign that as taxpayers we shoudl fund in a signifcant way to help the homeless stay in Carlsbad 30 I moved here 2 years ago to what always WAS a beautiful city. I am very disheartened by what it is NOW. Homelessness is a real problem here and you all are actually making it DESIRABLE to be homeless and come to Carlsbad where you can be given everything for free. I am afraid to go the parks with my grandchildren. I am afraid to go to the public restrooms in the parks. I am afraid to walk around certain areas by myself or even with a friend. Move them to a different part of the country with a cheaper cost-of-living. 31 I know for sure it's getting worse every day. I also see that the number of homeless people with obvious mental problems (talking or arguing with themself, face painting, stumbling in the middle of the street) has increased. It used to be mostly harmless loner types, now most that I see look dangerous. 32 It is getting worse 33 It is a government failure. Vagrants should not be allowed to camp on public streets. 34 Nothing is "for sure." However, I do think the Carlsbad program of housing first and vouchers is flawed. What is the end game? 35 It is increasing. 36 It is increasing. 37 It's increasing. The hotels near our community are unable to evict them from rooms. The same Motor homes are allowed to stay for endless amounts of time near our neighborhoods where we pay mortgages and rent. Drugs are often an issue with the homeless community. Crime has increased as homeless population in Our communities have increased. If this issue isn't addressed by our local government, there's no way they'll be able to keep their seats as our community will vote them out. 38 there is a recent and temporary surge in homelessness owing to the pandemic, many newly homeless people would rather be assisted into affordable housing than be homeless. 39 It is a difficult problem with no easy solutions. 40 there are more people on the street 41 It is out of control. How do we prevent homeless outsiders from moving here and using our services. 42 Lots of crime added in last 12 months 43 Holly Nelson is doing a great job managing resources for our homeless community. Community is not aware of the facts of our Carlsbad homeless community. 44 Carlsbad's approach to decreasing the number of folks without shelter has been inadequate and ineffective. 45 It is not a small problem. It is a REALLY BIG problem. In solving this problem we should be REALLY CAREFUL not to create another. 46 It will get worse 47 Frightening 48 A large majority of homeless people that I've encountered in Carlsbad don't want to be 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 6/10/2021 10:31 AM 6/10/2021 9:27 AM 6/10/2021 8:52 AM 6/10/2021 6:06 AM 6/9/2021 6:22 PM 6/9/2021 5:57 PM 6/9/2021 5:44 PM 6/9/2021 5:17 PM 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:42 PM 6/9/2021 4:33 PM 6/9/2021 4:10 PM 6/8/2021 3:27 PM 6/8/2021 2:20 PM 6/8/2021 12:04 PM 6/8/2021 11:21 AM 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 6/7/2021 8:24 PM 6/7/2021 7:33 PM 6/7/2021 6:03 PM 6/7/2021 5:58 PM . June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 216 of 256 5 /26 Homeless Response Survey homeless 49 It will ruin the city and the quality of life for taxpaying residents. 50 It seems to be getting worse. 51 Its more out in the open as I see people living In RV's and cars along Avenida Encinas, and lots of homeless people walking along the roadways who are most likely living in canyons. 52 It has significantly increased lately. 53 It has increased drastically in the last two years. 54 I lived in Marina. Del Rey before moving to Carlsbad. Homeless issue in LA is why I moved to Carlsbad...not as bad situation here. 55 I do not see a lot of it in my daily life here. 56 I know for certain that there are lots of Campers on Avenida Encinas and that does not make me feel safe with my kids utilizing that rode to travel on. 57 It's UNNECESSARILY getting worse. 58 That they are being offered help by city staff. 59 The problem is getting worse and residents are afraid to use public spaces being taken over by the homeless 60 It's got to stop. 61 It is a complex issue that needs to be solved immediately. I've seen Los Angeles and the city has become overrun by folks living on the streets. 62 It is increasing, we have personally seen tents up in the open space along El Fuerte. 63 It is getting more common and bringing in more petty crime. the Avenida Encinas Ralphs is especially over run with shoplifters. 64 It has increased substantially over the 20+ years I've lived in Carlsbad. Mental illness is a frequent factor for homeless individuals. 65 in every area in which enforcement is taking place, Venice beach, echo park, national city, the numbers of homeless decrease. we need enforcement due to the increase in theft, drugs and violent crime, no illegal camping, no overnight RVs. stop using the pandemic as an excuse. the lack of enforcement here is causing the numbers to go up. 66 It's growing 67 We are spending an incredible amount /homeless person 68 Carlsbad has homeless outreach 69 They are humans, and deserving of our help. 70 Need to specially trained social workers and mental health professionals not policemen to interact 71 There are way to many homeless people in Carlsbad, especially those obviously with serious drug problems. I believe they coming to our area for all the free stuff! 72 We want to do an we can to mitigate and diminish the presence 73 "Build it and they will come." 74 Its a growing problem that government doesn't seem to be able to be be able to handle 75 Rapidly increasing in scope and danger to residents, particularly families with children. 76 I feel less comfortable using parks, beach, businesses in Carlsbad now than I did when we moved here in 2013. It is more visible and less enforced. A Carlsbad resident has been murdered by a homeless couple living by the lagoon. I have had a homeless person charge at my car as I was pulling into the recycling center and I had to leave for my safety. There are disgusting RVs camped out at the beaches and streets leaving sewage. 6/7/2021 5:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:29 AM 6/5/2021 5:58 PM 6/5/2021 8:38 AM 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 6/4/2021 11:16 AM 6/3/2021 10:03 PM 6/3/2021 10:00 AM 6/2/2021 11:14 PM 6/2/2021 8:34 PM 6/2/2021 9:00 AM 6/1/2021 1:38 PM 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 5/31/2021 8:40 AM 5/31/2021 7:20 AM 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 5/30/2021 9:02 PM 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 5/30/2021 4:59 PM 5/29/2021 5:48 PM 5/29/2021 5:38 PM 5/29/2021 3:56 PM 5/29/2021 12:21 PM 5/29/2021 8:30 AM 5/29/2021 6:19 AM 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 5/28/2021 7:33 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 217 of 256 6 /26 Homeless Response Survey 77 Most have not been Carlsbad residents before becoming homeless. 78 We need to do more to provide those who are homeless with services that help them get into stable housing. 79 Its increasing and the city gives more consideration to the guy in the junky camper on Avenida Encinas than the family who just bought a house for 1.5 million and has to see this junk parked on our city streets, complete with raw sewage. 80 No mental health facilities to help the homeless 81 It's a danger to my safety 8?. property values- two reasons we live here 82 It's a growing problem. 83 They are getting increasingly more belligerent and scary. 84 That the homeless population is majorly white, the transients that live in the canyons are day laborers or mostly of color and are seen very rarely in the early AM or late PM. 5/28/2021 6:43 PM 5/28/2021 5:06 PM 5/28/2021 5:01. PM 5/28/2021 4:41 PM 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 5/28/2021 12:47 AM 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 5/27/2021 1:48 PM June 28, 2021 7 /26 Item #3 Page 218 of 256 Homeless Response Survey Q4 What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 81 Skipped: 8 RESPONSES 1 Does that new law say you can't arrest them? Or take them to rehab? 2 What the best way to address it is. I know we can't just move homeless people somewhere else but am concerned about the city becoming less safe. 3 Outcome 4 I would be interested to know whether the increase in thefts in the last few years corresponds to the increase in the homeless community. 5 What is being done about the people living in their vehicles in south Carlsbad. What is being done about the people who are using drugs and living at the Motel 6 and the other hotel next door? 6 When our representatives will send the homeless to designated areas outside of Carlsbad. 7 That the city really understands how to solve homelessness 8 If you guys are gonna do anything 9 Will it get better 10 How will we help them and not spread crime 11 I am uncertain that the homeless response plan will work. I am uncertain that issues that arise from the program will be recorded and reported to the public. 12 Uncertain housing first model Carlsbad has adopted us safe. 13 What services will be offered to help a person get back in their feet versus becoming a permanent dependent of the city? Job training? Faux rent that is forced savings? What conditions are being placed on this service being provided? Sobriety, no crime, getting training for a job? What happens to people who refuse services or get kicked out? Do they get to continue to openly use drugs, lay on the sidewalk etc? What will you do to keep residents safe? 14 Why can't we make it so incredibly uncomfortable for these people to be in Carlsbad that they leave. There is no homelessness in Bel Air Calif... why? If city government and the police tolerate it, it exists, create an environment of zero tolerance. 15 N/A 16 What are you doing differently to encourage these people to come and stay in Carlsbad? 17 How to deal with it. 18 That the city will address the things that may lead to it: lack of affordable housing, lack of mental health care, need for workforce development, an adequate living wage 19 Why solutions treat the symptom (homelessness) instead of the root cause for each person. 20 Why are there more homeless people? Is the increase in crime related to the homeless people? 21 lack of a a permanent solution 22 why we have to put up with it 23 When the recalls will commence for Democrats DATE 6/13/2021 11:14 PM 6/13/2021 4:55 PM 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 6/12/2021 10:07 PM 6/12/2021 6:19 PM 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 6/12/2021 1:35 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:01 PM 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 6/11/2021 7:48 PM 6/11/2021 4:47 PM 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 6/11/2021 12!50 PM 6/11/2021 8:58 AM 6/11/2021 6:45 AM 6/11/2021 5:50 AM 6/10/2021 9:29 PM 6/10/2021 9:11 PM 6/10/2021 6:39 PM 6/10/2021 12:27 PM 6/10/2021 12:10 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 219 of 256 8 / 26 Homeless Response Survey 24 I'm not uncertain 25 I am uncertain if anything will be done for the homeowners. I am sympathetic to the homeless, but don't feel they need to be housed or allowed to stay in coastal Carlsbad, a place where we've worked tirelessly to be able to afford to own a home. 26 I'm not sure there is a solution. 27 How we help without having to foot the bill for it. 28 I am concerned with the "wokeness" in governemtn that we will make decisions on helping homeless in a way that does not help themselves and creates more crime and detraction from the Carlsbad Charm 29 Uncertain about exactly why the police cannot remove the homeless from the streets and sidewalks where they make their home and go to the bathroom all over the place and threaten passers-by by either their smelly appearance or their wacked out drug usage. 30 I'm uncertain that the city is doing enough to deal with homelessness. I don't know if the city is recognizing and addressing that areas with lots of homeless people are next to schools? 31 Why are they relocating to Carlsbad? California? 32 Why it's tolerated. 33 Metrics: I am unclear on what the metrics are to determine if the housing first and voucher program is successful or not? Will the metrics be published? Will metrics be published in real time? 34 Why we have hotel/motel vouchers instead of using vacant. industrial buildings tom provide shelter. 35 What proportion of the homeless are single people, families or mentally ill? What proportion want or do not want help with housing. What happens to those that want to remain homeless? 36 If our local government can make hard decisions to solve this problem. 37 how quickly can government funds be directed to those who desire to not be homeless so that they can support themselves in affordable permanent housing? 38 How the police handle homeless cases. 39 should I be cautious near hotels housing them? 40 If the increase in numbers was due to Covid and lost jobs, where did all the unemployment benefits go? 41 Is FEMA paying Carlsbad to take homeless 42 The right solutions that work and if the programs proposed are effective. 43 What the city's goal is - is it to provide support and services to those without shelter? Is it to garner support in taking a 'law and order' approach - effectively making poverty a crime? 44 What are the most effective steps to take in solving the problem. The road to hell is paved with good intentions but we have to step back a bit and see what REALLY WORKS. 45 Whether authorities will move them out 46 If it can ever be resolved 47 What the best way is to help these people 48 When it will get under control 49 What can the city legally do to remove homeless people 50 How many of the homeless here are from other areas and they come here because its warm, easy to live outside...and how many have drug problems and pose a danger to our community. I don't think our coastal areas off Avenida encinas or west of 5 for example should have homeless living in hotels or on the street. We need to get them off the streets but also away from our tourist areas or we won't have tourists anymore. 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 6/10/2021 10:31 AM 6/10/2021 9:27 AM 6/10/2021 8:52 AM 6/10/2021 6:06 AM 6/9/2021 6:22 PM 6/9/2021 5:57 PM 6/9/2021 5:44 PM 6/9/2021 5:17 PM 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:42 PM 6/9/2021 4:33 PM 6/9/2021 4:10 PM 6/8/2021 3:27 PM 6/8/2021 2:20 PM 6/8/2021 12:04 PM 6/8/2021 11:21 AM 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 6/7/2021 8:24 PM 6/7/2021 7:33 PM 6/7/2021 6:03 PM 6/7/2021 5:58 PM 6/7/2021 5:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:29 AM 6/5/2021 5:58 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 9 / 26 Page 220 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 51 How Carlsbad will deal with this issue without attracting more homeless people. 52 I understand that once in a while when housing is offered to a homeless person, the person will turn it down because they like their freedom. That seems ridiculous. I can't believe it's allowed. 53 Is the increase of homeless people due to influx of people from outside the city, county or state? 54 I am uncertain that homeless people actually want help with a home. I knew of a homeless man that came from a very wealthy family in Del Mar they bought him a condo paid his bills yet he still slept under the bridge in Encinitas, he had a mental illness of sorts, they tried again he would still wander go in and out of programs. Homelessness may sometimes be mental illness that needs more services not just a house. Dangerous sometimes, cannot be treated just with a house. 55 With the amount of homeless in Carlsbad, I have seen an increase in trash, feces, urine, and campers and tents. In addition to that, the number of transients that are utilizing the budget hotels and the number of police calls due to this does not make me feel safe in my community. Something needs to change. 56 WHY more "affordable" housing is being built into our neighborhood, when the other services in our community are not affordable to those people. It's a ridiculous idea that allowing people who can't afford to live in a community to live there for free. 57 How we can help get them off the streets if they don't accept help. 58 Does the hotel voucher program work? 59 How many people actually want help vs those than don't. 60 What resources are available and what can be done to support the measures in place. 61 Laws to help mental health issues, 62 That our government will stop enabling them. 63 What are the resources to support unhoused people in Carlsbad and how can these be accessed by these individuals. 64 I am uncertain if our city council has an operating brain. I am uncertain that this council is listening to its constituents, the people who live here, who vote for them. are your ears busted? we dont want a multi million dollar response plan. we need simple police enforcement. increase the police presence. increase the patrols. stop dancing around the issue of enforcement. we will vote this council out. 65 How to lower 66 Find it hard to believe that 70% are from Carlsbad-meaning they were active, productive citizens before becoming homeless 67 Whether or not they are offered rebought resources to transition permanently from homelessness 68 What are we doing to provide lasting treatment and services 69 How much should we spend to try and the homeless who have no apparent interest in receiving help! 70 If we are allowing homeless to live on our streets, on the beach, in tents 71 Can any improvements be made? The morse Carlsbad offers the homeless the more people will come. 72 City of Carlsbad's current plan to protect all residents, particularly children's safety. 73 What have we stopped enforcing it as we used to. I used to see the police approaching homeless at shopping centers, etc. and encouraging them to move on. 74 Uncertain about the percent that will respond to having a home in order to find employment and take care of themselves. 75 I do not know the best solution for providing short and long term housing solutions. 6/5/2021 8:38 AM 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 6/4/2021 11:16 AM 6/3/2021 10:03 PM 6/3/2021 10:00 AM 6/2/2021 11:14 PM 6/2/2021 8:34 PM 6/2/2021 9:00 AM 6/1/2021 1:38 PM 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 5/31/2021 8:40 AM 5/31/2021 7:20 AM 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 5/30/2021 9:02 PM 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 5/29/2021 5:48 PM 5/29/2021 5:38 PM 5/29/2021 3:56 PM 5/29/2021 12:21 PM 5/29/2021 6:19 AM 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 5/28/2021 7:33 PM 5/28/2021 6:43 PM 5/28/2021 5:06 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 221 of 256 10 / 26 Homeless Response Survey 76 Why isn't this great little city doing more to Move them off the streets and out of the city parks. 77 Who is pushing for hotels to take homeless 78 Why we allow them where our CHILDREN play 79 Why is the rise happening? Why did the city decide to join the voucher program? Why is the community so upset with the city on social media sites? 80 Why they need a hotel room. 81 My rent was increased during pandemic at Tradition Apartments. I have an affordable housing unit and I was so distraught by the fact that this was legal. I asked for help from the city's housing representative to see how many other affordable housing units in Carlsbad saw a rent increase during pandemic. It is an evil thing to do for families of low income and with the city standing behind it full force was even more terrible. I had no compassion from the city rep. and now with this homelessness survey, it just feels like its a farce that Carlsbad wants to help the homelessness issue. 5/28/2021 5:01 PM 5/28/2021 4:41 PM 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 5/28/2021 12:47 AM 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 5/27/2021 1:48 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 222 of 256 11 / 26 Homeless Response Survey Q5 Have you or someone you know personally, ever experienced homelessness? Answered: 88 Skipped: 1 Yes No • I'd prefer not to answer 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% ANSWER CHOICES 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Yes 38.64% 34 No 52.27% 46 I'd prefer not to answer 9.09% 8 TOTAL 88 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 223 of 256 12 /26 Homeless Response Survey Q6 What questions do you have about the city's plan? Answered: 75 Skipped: 14 RESPONSES 1 Will there be PERT officers helping? 2 It won't work. 3 Why we are providing hotel vouchers instead of helping them get to shelters where they have accountability. 4 What is being done to address drug use on the streets of south Carlsbad with some of the people experiencing homelessness? 5 What if they do not except the help. How will you be able to get them off the streets and drugs against their will? 6 What is the city going to do with people that don't want to take advantage of the programs noted? I've noticed that many homeless don't want to be gainfully employed and are here because it's a nice area. Carlsbad should not subsidize individuals and families that just want the free handouts. Carlsbad is a fairly affluent city, and its citizens have worked hard throughout their lives to be able to afford homes and the amenities offered in our city. I don't believe that many of the homeless are actually from Carlsbad and therefore, our city shouldn't be spending tax dollars on programs that historically haven't helped a majority of homeless people. Are we as Carlsbad residents paying for this plan through our property taxes? 7 I am concerned that the 12-month hotel voucher program is only an ineffective bandaid to the problem of homelessness in our community. Are you able tci take a more proactive approach by investing and partnering with an already proven, lauded, data driven and lauded — established program right here in North County— Solutions for Change? This would be a game changer for our city and we could be a model for other coties 8 It's not good 9 How can we get them from peeing and pooping on our streets. Sleeping in cans lined on Avenida encinas and breaking into cars and homes 10 How transparent will the city of Carlsbad be with reporting the results of the program to the public? 11 Why the City encourages the people to participate, yet they ignore there pleas. 12 Who pays when federal money stops? When do we get a vote? What is the success criteria of this program? What incentives are being given to people to get out of this program and live a productive life? How will you insure this is offered to Carlsbad residents and not incoming transients? How will you not allow incoming transients to create encampments near neighborhoods with families if refused? How will you keep families safe? Will you put drug abusers next to neighborhoods with families? Why won't you answer our questions and concerns at the town halls? 13 Not nearly aggressive enough. 14 How could you possibly approve the motel voucher program when the entire community has made it clear that we object to it?! DATE 6/13/2021 11:14 PM 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 6/12/2021 10:07 PM 6/12/2021 6:19 PM 6/12/2021 4:05 PM 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 6/12/2021 1:35 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 6/11/2021 7:48 PM 6/11/2021 4:47 PM 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 6/11/2021 12:50 PM 15 None 6/11/2021 8:58 AM 16 Is there adequate funding for the plan, for several years, to ensure the city can implement it? As you mentioned in the video, solutions will take some. 17 What research is being referenced? Has this approach worked anywhere else? 18 Why are you putting the homeless people near neighborhoods? You don't know if they are sex offenders or criminals and are putting our children at risk. 6/11/2021 5:50 AM 6/10/2021 9:29 PM 6/10/2021 9:11 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 224 of 256 13 /26 Homeless Response Survey 19 What happens, as is often the case, when voucher money runs out - what then? 20 why are we spending so many tax dollars on this 21 Will the city put homeless in any of the hotels on Avenida encinas? 22 How are you advocating for the homeowners? 23 Have they studied other states programs that have been successful? 24 Are there going to be timelines set in place that keep the person who has received a one year voucher to meet requirements such as therapy, job seeking, etc. so that enough progress towards self-sufficiency is being made during that one year time? 25 do not do it 26 I stopped the video halfway through. I couldn't continue. It is beautifully done to paint an idyllic picture of homeless life in Carlsbad. NOT REALISTIC. Why in the world are you creating all of this for the homeless in such a city as Carlsbad. We, the residents, are paying extremely high taxes to give EVERYTHING free to the homeless. They should be moved to another part of the country where the cost of living is not so high. They should be moved to another part of the country where they are not being housed for free, smack dab in the middle of residential areas. I do not for the life of me understand your way of thinking. You are encouraging them to come to Carlsbad. Why not? Everything is free here. You are in the process. of ruining a beautiful city. Move them to a different part of the country with a cheaper cost-of-living. 27 The city's plan seems like it's going to invite even more homeless people. Providing free hotel rooms in a coastal town is homeless people bait. 28 Why welcome vagrants here? 29 How does the housing first and voucher program prevent more homelessness? What prevents more people/homeless coming into Carlsbad to secure free housing and benefits? It is natural for humans to gravitate to solutions that meet their needs, such as free housing. So, with the housing first program that is being proposed, what prevents more people/hoitieless coming into Carlsbad to secure free housing and benefits, resulting in more homelessness in Carlsbad? 30 How will all the new services be paid for? Will they result in tax increases for Carlsbad residents? 31 question is primarily of timing: this plan will be enacted how quickly and for how long? 32 I would like to know what its plan is for bringing homelessness to 0%. 33 What are the success/failure statistics for these programs in similar cities? 34 Is the city supporting people that are not citizens of the US? 35 Increase crime 36 do we have social workers to help them if needed? how do we get them into homes of their own? how much low cost housing is available in carlsbad? Actual sites counted. for persons earning less than $10,000 a year. is there a plan for disaster housing in place? 37 Prevent hotel voucher program to be used near neighborhoods. i.e. Motel 6 on avenida encinas. Removing RVs from our public streets and neighborhoods. 6/10/2021 6:39 PM 6/10/2021 12:27 PM 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 6/10/2021 10:31 AM 6/10/2021 9:27 AM 6/10/2021 8:52 AM 6/10/2021 6:06 AM 6/9/2021 6:22 PM 6/9/2021 5:57 PM 6/9/2021 5:17 PM 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:33 PM 6/9/2021 4:13 PM 6/9/2021 4:10 PM 6/9/2021 3:46 PM 6/8/2021 7:14 PM 6/8/2021 3:27 PM 6/8/2021 2:20 PM 6/8/2021 12:04 PM 6/8/2021 11:21 AM 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 38 39 40 Why make Carlsbad a magnate for all the criminal activities that comes with this What are the success metrics. 1. Who makes up the Homeless Subcommittee? 2. If the City believes Housing 1st is effective, why is law enforcement the primary lead on working with the unsheltered? Shouldn't the leads here be housing specialists and licensed practitioners with police as support? All are certainly needed, the power structure gives me pause. 41 Housing is a first step. However, I do not believe doing it piecemeal -- housing individuals in 6/7/2021 8:24 PM motel/hotel accommodations -- is the answer. And certainly not in residential neighborhoods. 42 Too complicated 6/7/2021 7:33 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 225 of 256 14 /26 Homeless Response Survey 43 None 44 What are ways that the city can create more opportunities for the community to get involved? 45 How will you protect law-abiding citizens from violent criminals who happen to be homeless? How do your plans comply with Megan's Law? How do you prevent another crime hot spot? 46 Is the major cost factor providing shelter/temp housing? seems like a lot of money being spent but unsure about outcomes 47 Why can't you find another hotel away from the beach areas to house people in. Again I don't live by the motel on Ave encinas, BUT I do see the point of those that do and this is not a good option for the community or for the homeless. 48 Why are you putting homeless people in areas where Carlsbad residents live with their families putting them at risk? Why is it that I had to work hard to be able to live in a place like Carlsbad and you want to give housing to low income people likely resulting in increased crime? People should live in the areas Of San Diego county that they can afford. 49 It sounds like an excellent plan. What is the procedure when an officer approaches a homeless person? 50 How is the city going to identify address addiction and mental illness in the homeless population? Is the city going to address the increase in crime near hotels participating in voucher program? How will this affect tourist's hotel stay experience? 51 They seem to be in a rush, why? I have not heard of a bond to raise money from taxes to build affordable housing program with services for the handful of true homeless, why? 52 What is the major plan to help these people that do not consider themselves community members. If they did consider themselves community members would they take more care in our city? 53 How are we keeping non-city residents from coming to Carlsbad to take advantage of the services we are offering? The concern is that we are becoming a sanctuary city and attracting the homeless from other cities. 54 How much good money are you going to throw after bad? 55 After watching the video, my question is how are the new hires prepared to deal with the mentally ill. I also wonder why it is our problem. I'd also like to see some of the homeless do their part to clean up the city. 56 What do you plan on to enforce removal of squatters. 57 Are the 2 new police officers and social workers actually going to take action if the beneficiaries of our generosity decide to continue taking illegal drugs? 58 Which hotels will house the homeless? Will it increase the number of people begging on the streets in the area near those hotels? Will this also make Carlsbad a magnet to attract more homeless from other areas that don't provide as much support? 59 right off the bat, this won't take a long term. begin enforcement. post notices, clean up parks and encampments. patrol them heavily, no more illegal camping. stop ruining carlsbad with lack of enforcement. 60 What % of homelessness have mental issues? 61 Why does it seem the more money spent, the larger the problem becomes? 62 Some people choose to be homeless and do not want help. What will the city do with those people? 63 Will the city allow for increased density around transit centers such as the village and pointsettia train stations? 64 How will we Fund the gap when federal assistance runs out 65 Which hotels are the vouchers for? Is there mandatory integrating class/services required so people are not reliant long term on the city vouchers? In an affluent area like this for will there be hosting affordability measures for the homeless? They should be encouraged to move to 6/7/2021 6:03 PM 6/7/2021 5:58 PM 6/7/2021 5:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:29 AM 6/5/2021 5:58 PM 6/5/2021 8:38 AM 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 6/4/2021 11:16 AM 6/3/2021 10:03 PM 6/3/2021. 10:00 AM 6/2/2021 9:00 AM 6/1/2021 1:38 PM 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 5/31/2021 8:40 AM 5/31/2021 7:20 AM 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 5/30/2021 9:02 PM 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 5/30/2021 4:59 PM 5/29/2021 5:48 PM 5/29/2021 5:38 PM 5/29/2021 12:21 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Rage 226 of 256 15 /26 Homeless Response Survey less expensive areas. Are the programs for natives of Carlsbad/San Diego? We don't want to encourage vagrants from different areas. 66 . Is there a plan to create a website for Carlsbad residents that addresses the multitude of challenges with homelessness? Specifically, it should have a user friendly, interactive Carlsbad District Map where residents can voice concerns such as identifying locations of homeless encampments. This would be a very beneficial tool particularly for parents to be informed and advise their children to avoid those areas. 67 If the person doesn't want to use a hotel voucher or stay at a shelter are they allowed to remain in Carlsbad? Will Carlsbad residents be notified if a hotel in their neighborhood is housing homeless via the voucher program. 68 What accountability do the homeless have in order to be in the program and to stay in the program. 69 How many homeless people donwe have in our community and what percentage of them can be assisted with our current plan? 70 Parking these people in motels near homes is devaluing our property values. And scaring tourists, too many homeless gathering around the buildings. 71 How are you distinguishing mental health issues vs. loss of income? 72 How much is this costing me? What steps are you taking to ensure sanitation at the hotels to be sure this doesnt impact our tourism industry? 73 Did the city consult the residents before implementing this plan? What is the plan? Why does our city need this plan? Are the homeless people originally from Carlsbad? If not, where? 74 Now that there are more criminals drawn to our town due to "programs" what does the city plan to do to keep our taxpaying, voting residents safe? Our neighborhood of Waters End just had to sign our kids up for self defense classes due to the increase in crime and assault in our beautiful community. Do these ambitious politicians want to foot the bill for these classes? 75 What about the rent increases for affordable housing units at various apartment complexes in Carlsbad, especially at Tradition Home Apartments. I was a victim of such an increase during pandemic, the worst time the history of the USA and Carlsbad didn't care. 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 5/28/2021 7:33 PM 5/28/2021 6:43 PM 5/28/2021 5:06 PM 5/28/2021 5:01 PM 5/28/2021 4:41 PM 5/28/2021 8:43 AM 5/28/2021 12:47 AM 5/27/2021 8:11 PM 5/27/2021 1:48 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 227 of 256 16 / 26 Homeless Response Survey Q7 What would you like the city to consider as it moves forward with its plan? Answered: 77 Skipped: 12 RESPONSES 1 Local policies to send to services 2 The amount of unwanted homeless people and the crime rate. 3 I would like the City to consider the residents that work so hard to be able to afford to live here, who are being directly impacted by the City's decisions. 4 We own a business in Poinsettia Village. The people experiencing homelessness congregate there during the say and especially once it gets dark and deter people from visiting our business. It appears some of them could use some mental support services. 5 Drug rehab and laws to not allow encampments 6 To actually be cognizant of the impact of the re-zoning of low income, high density areas and the impact on the families that made Carlsbad what it it today. Beyond the high taxes in California, it's these social justice proposals that is causing people to leave the state. It's time to get back to sound economic and moral decisions when considering the proposals that affect the large majority of tax paying constituents. I for one, will not support any future candidates trying to undermine the values that have been a hallmark of our great city. Leave the left wing agenda to places like LA and SF. We need responsible and common sense leaders to make the right decisions for the good of Carlsbad's future. 7 Incorporate a partnership w/Solutions for Change. Work w/them. They are already successful. Expand their reach and capacity by investing, engaging with them to eradicate homelessness issue in our community a Stop giving them free stuff. They will just keep coming into California run them out and disperse them so there's not concentrated populations.95% of homeless don't want to be responsible or work the other 5 is crazy people and people who really need help. 9 Homeless is cause more crime and trash then ever 10 Move them to designated areas and help them 11 Get the community involved with the program and generate more support by possibly providing general profiles of actual people/families using the program and the progress they are making. Of course, not to compromise their privacy. 12 A vote on the motel or hotel voucher plan with FEMA money. It is for emergencies and this is not an emergency. 13 Consider having a program that offers compassion as well as enforcement. Free housing should not be a reward for drug abuse, crime and vagrancy. Please establish some conditions to staying in this program. lncentivize people to exit such as matching savings or helping with job placement after training. Please also create city codes and ordinances that can be enforced by the police. People do not want to hear from leadership that hands are tied. Compromise and gain support from residents by answering and addressing safety concerns and not seeming to reward bad behavior with free housing. Listen to you constituency who are living with present repercussions. They don't want to hear of studies when they are experiencing increased theft, assault, human waste and murder in their once sweet and innocent neighborhood. Don't underestimate the anger and frustration these folks feel about representatives not keeping their neighborhoods safe. It's a pretty reasonable request. Please do something. 14 Get them out of here! 15 Not placing homeless people in motels near families!!!!! DATE 6/13/2021 11:14 PM 6/13/2021 5:57 AM 6/12/2021 10:07 PM 6/12/2021 6:19 PM 6/12/2021 4:05 PM 6/12/2021 2:50 PM 6/12/2021 1:35 PM 6/12/2021 1:33 PM 6/11/2021 8:13 PM 6/11/2021 8:01 PM 6/11/2021 7:53 PM 6/11/2021 7:48 PM 6/11/2021 4:47 PM 6/11/2021 1:16 PM 6/11/2021 12:50 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 228 of 256 17 /26 Homeless Response Survey 16 Enforce the no camping ordinance, no tents, no parking in vehicles for more than 24 hours. Get TOUGH! Most of the homeless have mental and or drug addictions. 17 Please obtain input from those experiencing homelessness, for their input on what services they need to become more self-sufficient. 18 Throwing money at a problem does not make it go away. 19 Put the homeless away from neighborhoods. 20 While there are no easy solutions, I think we should consider whom gets in to these hotels. The mentally ill need medical services 21 protecting its citizens first 22 Safety of our children 23 Do not put any homeless programs in any of the hotels on Avenida Encinas. The hotels are already a problem for crime, drugs, sex trafficking, theft. They are by neighborhoods with children, elderly, disabled and other vulnerable populations. It is not a responsible location to host a social program. It will increase safety concerns for nearby residents and the innocent homeless being housed there. 24 Housing any homeless away from the coast. You don't see homeless on the streets in Newport Beach or Del Mar, which have comparable home prices. Also, tourist dollars are important to Carlsbad (Legoland, etc), and allowing homeless to stay in local motels will hurt our tourist economy. The motel franchisees need to be accountable. 25 A systematic process of getting people back to functional members of society with timelines in place and checklists of steps that each homeless person must follow when receiving benefits such as food and lodging. Similar to how Bill Clinton made requirements for people who wanted to continue to receive welfare benefits in the 90s. 26 There is no requirmenet for the Council to take this action. There is no state mandate . The elected council will soon be gone and we will all have to live with this poor deicsion 27 Move them away to a city or town that has a cheaper cost of living. In that new location, provide them with mental health care. Help them to get back on their feet. Do it with a rational and realistic plan in a location that they are more likely to relate to and find jobs in. 28 I would like the city to consider plans to protect kids at school from homeless people that can become triggered and violent. Both my kids attend Community Montessori school off of Avenida Encinitas (near the train station) and that area is overrun with homeless people. Many of them have obvious mental problems and I worry for the students at the school. 29 Move homeless out of the city to other areas where housing is less expensive and jobs are available. 30 Have Council members address the Carlsbad residents concerns. That is, to respond to the residents questions and concerns, not just listen to the questions. After all, that would be good governance. 31 More citizen input and consensus. 32 homeless action subcommittee should have a dashboard where aggregate data can be measured against goals 33 The city should use gentle coercion to let people know it will not allow individuals to live on the street, but will move them into temporary housing and help them to be able to move toward meeting their needs constructively. 34 Evalluate successes and failures as soon as possible to modify programs and use the resources effectively. 35 To be pragmatic and logical, not political or have any waSte due to bureaucracy 36 The residents 37 can we have a homelessness update on a weekly basis? as good as the counts for covid 19? number in the program, number dropped out, number taken back in, number expelled for life use of city resources- how many in temp shelter how many to permanent shelter. how many 6/11/2021 8:58 AM 6/11/2021 5:50 AM 6/10/2021 9:29 PM 6/10/2021 9:11 PM 6/10/2021 6:39 PM 6/10/2021 12:27 PM 6/10/2021 12:10 PM 6/10/2021 11:02 AM 6/10/2021 10:31 AM 6/10/2021 8:52 AM 6/10/2021 6:06 AM 6/9/2021 6:22 PM 6/9/2021 5:57 PM 6/9/2021 5:17 PM 6/9/2021 5:12 PM 6/9/2021 4:46 PM 6/9/2021 4:33 PM 6/9/2021 4:13 PM 6/9/2021 4:10 PM 6/9/2021 3:46 PM 6/8/2021 7:14 PM 6/8/2021 3:27 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 229 of 256 18 / 26 Homeless Response Survey social workers, police, and other city employees having dedicated hours in the program will the city include child care for the parent seeking work? will the city consider volunteer assistance as an additional resource? 38 Safety of residents who pay the taxes. Tent cities moved away from neighborhoods and public property. 39 To have them sheltered inland in places where economically cheaper as opposed to a tourist attraction city by the ocean 40 The funding needs to also cover disability services in addition to mental health. More involvement with community organizations such as La Posada and include families. 41 I love that the services at La Posada are being expanded. I also support the Housing First model, and I'm grateful the Council has chosen this approach. The motel/hotel structure is a challenging one. I work predominantly with women and children. While having a bed, bathroom and a door to lock is incredibly helpful, a motel is certainly not a home - it is a program. We already have so many families who live in our town's motels either because they're waiting, literally, for years for section 8 housing, or they're living pay check to pay check, or because they work and attend school here but can't afford to come up with 1st/last/security, etc.. Some primarily live in their cars, and occasionally earn enough to stay in our motels for short periods of time. Have any of the decision makers visited with them? Housing First is so much more than simply a door to close - when done right, it provides a sense of peace, an opportunity to reclaim self worth, an opportunity for Veterans to know they are cared for, and a place where children can go to after school and feel safe. The motel solution is incredible as a response to emergency situations as a temporary measure - difficult for me to see how it's helpful for a 12 month stay. 42 Has dormitory style housing been considered. Is it possible that de-commissioned military bases could provide temporary safe housing, sanitary facilities, food kitchens, etc Then the counseling, mental, medical, addiction etc. assistance could begin.. 43 Cite and/or arrest do not make a sanctuary 44 Thoughtfully. There is a need for more staffing at the senior center because of this issue, a full time social worker and office setup in the building, full time on-site security, need for building bathroom redos, aging and safety. 45 Please seriously consider hiring more social workers and mental health experts! The mental health aspect of this crisis is greatly understated. A lot of homeless people have a very hard time accessing mental health resources. 46 We do not want another tragedy such as what happened to Polly Klaas and Marjorie Gawitt. These hotels cannot be around schools, parks, and neighborhoods! 47 Reporting on measurable results of the city's efforts to reduce homelessness. 48 What are the alternatives for drug addicted homeless people rather than housing them near families and resort areas? 49 The increase in crime caused by your plans. Current residents wellbeing and the lifestyle promised by Carlsbad's original growth plan under Bud Lewis should be considered first. Your claim that the homeless and lower income communities do not increase crime is complete nonsense. Just look at the different neighborhoods in San Diego. Are you telling me that city heights has the same crime level as La Jolla'? Carlsbad citizens are not stupid so stop lying to us. We paid a lot of money to live here because of the lower crime and quality of life. I do not agree with using my hard earned money to change the nature of Carlsbad and bringing more crime into my backyard. People need to live within their means which means that they should live in areas that they can afford. Not everyone can afford to live on the coast so they should live elsewhere until they make enough money to be able to live here. Stop handing out taxpayer money. It's not yours to hand out. You are supposed to be representing and doing things for the citizens that reside in Carlsbad. 50 I know how close a person can be to a pet. The bond between a homeless person and a pet would be even stronger. How can we find a way for them to take their pet with them. I'm thinking that's probably a big obstacle for them agreeing to go to a hotel. 51 The increase in crime & illegal drug activities near the areas that participate in the voucher program. 6/8/2021 2:20 PM 6/8/2021 12:04 PM 6/8/2021 11:21 AM 6/8/2021 9:33 AM 6/7/2021 8:24 PM 6/7/2021 7:33 PM 6/7/2021 6:03 PM 6/7/2021 5:58 PM 6/7/2021 5:50 PM 6/7/2021 8:29 AM 6/5/2021 5:58 PM 6/5/2021 8:38 AM 6/4/2021 12:13 PM 6/4/2021 11:16 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 230 of 256 19 /26 Homeless Response Survey 52 I think grouping them all together in a hotel is dangerous with no services for the mentally ill of drug addicted, be careful when placing this program near children and families near residential areas. 53 Bringing LESS affordable housing into the community. It does NOT make sense. If there are no jobs for those people then giving them a place to live here is not a solution. 54 first and foremost the taxpaying citizens of this city need to feel safe in public spaces like parks NOW and if hotels are becoming drug and crime hot spots that program is not working. 55 Consider why we're being so gracious to people who don't seem to want help, don't want to work, or abide by any rules. Oceanside's expensive attempt with hotel vouchers was a failure. Learn from it. 56 I would like the city to develop a mental health care facility and rehab facility to deal with those with mental health and substance issues. 57 Mental health help. 58 I hope they are making sure Carlsbad tax payers who have been very patient with this issue are not subjected to more crime and harassment. 59 The concept of placing a low cost housing complex on poinsettia, right next to single family homes who moved into the area under low density zoning isn't fair to those residents. 60 consider whether us voters will ever vote for this council again, we want enforcement. we dont want a plan, and this will not take a long time. increase police, and clean up the encampments and do not allow them to camp illegally in our city again, simple as that. 61 Quit enabling the homeless 62 Address the problem regionally, instead of city by city. Return to treating vagrancy and panhandling as crimes. 63 We clO not want the city to become like LA. Urban camping should never be allowed, cities like LA and Austin have allowed this with detrimental repercussions 64 The city should consider further partnerships with county, state, and federal agencies to permanently fund the pilot program, but not allow the program to end if such partnerships cannot be found. 65 Convert large empty former retail space very low income apartments and homeless shelters 66 Don't provide so many benefits that we become a magnet for more homeless to pick Carlsbad. 67 Required courses, job training, resource use for receiving vouchers or other help. Limit access to local natives to ensure we aren't encouraging homeless to target our beach community. Make it illegal for people to live on the streets so the active contributing locals are not subjecting ourselves and children to filth, disease, and potential crime in a neighborhood we paid a lot of money to live on due to the cleanliness and safety. That way the omg option for the homeless is to take up the city on its resources along with required integration into society tactics/lean-ling. 68 Prioritize Carlsbad's taxpaying residents rights and safety through proactive communication such as daily updates. Per the video, with new personnel being hired to assist with homelessness, they can also assist the residents by communicating through an interactive, dedicated website. Without proactive communication and engagement of Carlsbad's residents as the cornerstone of the cities plan, there is a very high probability that any plan will become fragmented, stove piped and destined to failure. 69 Carlsbad needs to stop being a draw for homeless people. RVs with expired tags need to stop polluting our community and parking on our streets and beaches. Those who refuse help need to leave Carlsbad. Homeless at hotels can't be allowed to roam the neighborhoods around their motels during the day. 6/3/2021 10:03 PM 6/2/2021 11:14 PM 6/2/2021 9:00 AM 6/1/2021 1:38 PM 5/31/2021 3:25 PM 5/31/2021 8:40 AM 5/31/2021 7:20 AM 5/31/2021 7:08 AM 5/30/2021 11:01 PM 5/30/2021 9:02 PM 5/30/2021 5:20 PM 5/30/2021 4:59 PM 5/29/2021 5:48 PM 5/29/2021 5:38 PM 5/29/2021 3:56 PM 5/29/2021 12:21 PM 5/28/2021 8:32 PM 5/28/2021 7:33 PM 5/28/2021 6:43 PM 5/28/2021 5:06 PM Page 231 of 256 70 Want to see the vets go to the top of the line. The program for Carlsbad residents so not to attract more homeless from other areas. 71 I think it is important to keep up the public communication, especially since the complaints about the homeless population seem to be very loud on social media (NextDoor etc.) June 28, 2021 Item #3 20 /26 Homeless Response Survey 72 I live in Aviara, paid plenty to live here, the last thing I want in my neighborhood is blocks of 5/28/2021 5:01 PM low income housing bring more traffic and noise.What used to be a quiet area is now overrun with noisy motorcycles, delivery trucks with screeching brakes and the soot and dirt caused by traffic. I live on Poinsettia and cannot use my backyard for the noise and filth. 73 People with mental health issues should not be put in communities that have schools within 5/28/2021 4:41 PM walking distance to homeless 74 I just think if Newsom had a homeless guy at his kids school this would be cured- enough 5/28/2021 8:43 AM said. I you need to not worry about affordable housing but fair housing start actually enforcing the real estate laws on the books- no more pocket listing & illegal selling practices & unethical resale estate practices. Where there is this much money there is greed by 10 fold. You are leaving realtors to monitor themselves. I dont put the mouse in charge of the cheese. Also stop allowing foreign investors & Airbnb type. 75 Carlsbad citizens are concerned. Consider a vote before moving forward with a plan. 5/28/2021 12:47 AM 76 Free handouts may get you further politically but you are killing a beautiful community and the 5/27/2021 8:11 PM taxpaying, law abiding citizens are not going to stick around for long. 77 Low Income Housing and the stop of rent increases, families are living past their means and at 5/27/2021 1:48 PM the verge every month of becoming homeless in YOUR city. June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 232 of 256 21 /26 RESPONSES 26.83% 11 78.05% 32 48.78% 20 Homeless Response Survey Q8 Which of the following ways would you be willing to get involved in the issue of homelessness (check all that apply)? Answered: 41 Skipped: 48 Volunteer fo the Annual. Attend small group meetin.. Help correct misinformati.. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Volunteer for the Annual Point in Time count Attend small group meetings to discuss homeless issues with the city's homeless response team Help correct misinformation in the community by learning about and sharing the latest studies and reports Total Respondents: 41 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 233 of 256 22 /26 Homeless Response Survey Q9 How many years have you been a resident of Carlsbad? Answered: 89 Skipped: 0 Less than year/ I 3-5 years 5-10 years • 10-20 years More than 20 years, I do not live in Carlsbad 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES Less than 2 years 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% 3-5 years 5.62% 5 5-10 years 10.11% 9 10-20 years 41.57% 37 More than 20 years 38.20% 34 I do not live in Carlsbad 1.12% 1 TOTAL 89 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 234 of 256 23 /26 Homeless Response Survey Q10 Please select the category that includes your age. Answered: 88 Skipped: 1 Under 18 18-24 I 25-34 MEM 65-74 75-84 85 and over! 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Under 18 0.00% 0 18-24 1.14% 1 25-34 2.27% 2 35-44 . 10.23% 9 45-54 30.68% 27 55-64 31.82% 28 65-74 13.64% 12 75-84 9.09% 8 85 and over 1.14% 1 TOTAL 88 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 235 of 256 24 / 26 45-54 55-64 District 4 responses June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 236 of 256 Homeless Response Survey Q1 What district of Carlsbad do you reside in or have a business in? (If you're not sure, click here) Answered: 65 Skipped: 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 I do not have a residence ... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% ANSWER CHOICES 90% 100% RESPONSES District 1 0.00% 0 District 2 0.00% 0 District 3 0.00% 0 District 4 100.00% 65 I do not have a residence or business in Carlsbad 0.00% 0 TOTAL 65 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 237 of 256 1 /21 Local news Social media Nextdoor Community . groups ;_ City sources (website,... Homeless Response Survey Q2 How do you get most of your information related to homelessness? Answered: 65 Skipped: 0 Word of mouth (friends,.. Other (please specify' 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ANSWER CHOICES 100% . RESPONSES Local news 61.54% •40 Social media 20.00% 13 Nextdoor 47.69% 31 Community groups 12.31% 8 City sources (website, newsletters, City Council meetings, etc.) 43.08% 28 Word of mouth (friends, family, etc.) 30.77% 20 Other (please specify) 16.92% 11 Total Respondents: 65 OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Townhalls 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 2 Seeing the homeless on the streets, in tents near freeway entrances. 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 3 Union Tribune 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 4 Observation 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 5 visually see the homeless 6/7/2021 8:43 AM 6 visually seeing them in the community on the beach or near places with free restroom facilities 6/5/2021 3:34 PM (libraries, train stations, grocery stores, etc) 7 Seeing what is happening right in my community 6/5/2021 5:46 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 238 of 256 2 /21 Homeless Response Survey 8 I see it when I drive into town 6/3/2021 10:40 AM 9 digging deeper into stories and trying to fact check information through official resources such as, HHS.gov 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 10 Observation within the community. 5/31/2021 8:23 AM 11 Seeing homeless everywhere now 5/28/2021 9:30 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 239 of 256 3 /21 Homeless Response Survey Q3 What is one thing you know for sure about homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 63 Skipped: 2 RESPONSES DATE 1 the number of homeless people in North County is expanding, and the solution is complex 6/13/2021 11:16 PM 2 It's taking over 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 3 It is increasing and seems to be contributing or amplifying other issues, to include security. 6/13/2021 2:41 PM 4 They are being given hotel vouchers. 6/13/2021 1:37 PM 5 As it increases, quality of residential life suffers. 6/13/2021 1:57 AM 6 It's getting worse and the village has a lot of homeless walking Carlsbad Village Dr every day. 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 7 The longer someone is homeless the harder it is to emerge from homelessness. There always is the possibility that we or someone we live will become homeless. 6/12/2021 5:49 PM 8 The homeless population has been growing and has become a big problem in certain areas of the city, resulting in unsafe and unclean public areas, as well as playing a factor in more serious crimes. 6/12/2021 5:25 PM 9 Magee Park has a homeless population. 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 10 Doesn't seem to be a problem in district 4. 6/12/2021 4:35 PM 11 It has become much more prevalent: 6/12/2021 4:22 PM 12 We don't have enough resources to help the homeless. 6/12/2021 1:00 PM 13 It is increasing 6/12/2021 11:10 AM 14 Homelessness is a big problem. 6/12/2021 9:09 AM 15 The homeless situation is increasing, especially around the beaches, park and downtown 6/12/2021 8:31 AM Carlsbad 16 It's growing 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 17 Carlsbad is a very desirable and nice place to live. 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 18 Some choose the lifestyle. 6/11/2021 6:57 PM 19 It is a tough problem to solve. 6/11/2021 6:07 PM 20 Homelessness is visibly on the rise 6/10/2021 11:44 PM. 21 I The homeless have increased tremendously the last 5 years 6/10/2021 9:10 PM 22 It needs to be controlled. 6/10/2021 7:18 PM 23 It is getting worse. 6/10/2021 6:42 PM 24 Getting worse with bad solutions. 6/10/2021 8:51 AM 25 It is not as bad as other areas within San Diego 6/10/2021 7:33 AM 26 Its getting worse 6/9/2021 5:19 PM 27 Too many homeless in Carlsbad 6/9/2021 4:04 PM 28 Allowing more units to be built on a property won't make them affordable 6/8/2021 8:00 PM 29 It seems to be increasing 6/8/2021 8:43 AM 30 More visible. Little law enforcement can do. 6/7/2021 3:59 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 240 of 256 4 / 21 Homeless Response Survey 31 It has increased in the last year or so. 32 It's getting worse every single day 33 It is primarily a manifestation of mental illness, substance abuse, and legislative decisions to reduce criminal penalties for lower level drug and theft offenses. 34 They are not a single entity. Some can be helped by providing temporary housing and financial assistance. Others require mental and medical help in tandem with a safe place to live before any offers of housing or dollars will do any good at fixing root cause issues. Once drugs are involved, people will continue to choose homelessness over helping themselves to a stable life. 35 There is not enough affordable housing, nor enough shelters and "safe parking" areas. 36 The number of people living on the streets, in their cars, or RV's has escalated tremendously in the last year. And the situation at the Motel 6 on Avenida Encinas is disrupting our communities and making me feel unsafe and certainly feeling very unsafe for my children. The crimes have been considered "petty" thus far but where and when will it stop. I'de rather not find out and solve the problem before it gets bigger. 37 We have the problem too 38 "If you build it, they will come" and the more free programs created, the larger the issue will become. With our weather and support, they feel encouraged to come here. I read of one woman who came from New York because of what we offer. Where did she get the funds to do that? 39 It exists. 40 There are more homeless people in Carlsbad than ten years ago. 41 It is growing! 42 It's getting worse 43 It is increasing and seems to be located in the train station area and surrounding business district 44 They seem to like a small park near the restaurant, gas station and hotel called West. And they seem to like a small park across from Cyote bar in the village. 45 There is no one size fits all solution. 46 Homelessness has been creeping into our community. 47 They are spread all over. They need more mental health services. 4,9 Recently, within a few miles of my home, I have seen so many more people that appear to be homeless. 49 It's having a negative affect on the quality of life of our residents and tourists 50 It's a problem and crime is raising in our neighborhood 51 It has gotten worse in the last year 52 It's increasing and crime is way up in the Pointsettia area. And within Carlsbad. Car break in's, home robberies, stolen cars, trailers. 53 I don't want Carlsbad to become Santa Barbara 54 It has increased 55 It's growing 56 It's a long term issue. Need many resources including mental health and addiction resources as well as housing. 57 It's on the increase. 58 It has increased. Many are mentally ill. 6/7/2021 8:43 AM 6/6/2021 10:33 PM 6/6/2021 1:10 PM 6/5/2021 3:34 PM 6/5/2021 8:33 AM 6/5/2021 5:46 AM 6/4/2021 7:33 PM 6/4/2021 7:30 PM 6/3/2021 11:50 AM 6/3/2021 10:40 AM 6/3/2021 9:05 AM 6/2/2021 4:48 PM 6/1/2021 7:29 AM ,5/31/2021 6:28 PM 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 5/31/2021 8:23 AM 5/31/2021 8:17 AM 5/30/2021 8:48 AM 5/29/2021 1:25 PM 5/29/2021 9:44 AM 5/29/2021 6:10 AM 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 5/28/2021 8:34 PM 5/28/2021 6:46 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 5:26 PM 5/28/2021 4:57 PM 5/28/2021 4:46 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 241 of 256 5 / 21 Homeless Response Survey 59 This is an odd question! I do know that throwing money at the problem will make it worse. That seems to be Carlsbad's plan. 60 There are people who are homeless and need help. 61 It is a growing problem and crime r/t hornelessness is increasing. 62 The homeless population has increased exponentially in the past few years. We have lived in Carlsbad for over 10 years. Homeless people were not an issue when we first moved. 63 It is increasing because enforcement of laws is decreasing 5/28/2021 4:45 PM 5/27/2021 9:38 PM 5/27/2021 6:28 PM 5/27/2021 5:05 PM 5/27/2021 1:45 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 242 of 256 6 / 21 Homeless Response Survey Q4 What is one thing you are uncertain about related to homelessness in Carlsbad? Answered: 61 Skipped: 4 RESPONSES DATE 1 The efficacy of the voucher program 6/13/2021 11:16 PM 2 Why the City choses to ignore the residents they were elected to protect. 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 3 How big of an issue it is. 6/13/2021 2:41 PM 4 How many homeless shelters does Carlsbad have besides CC La Posada? 6/13/2021 1:37 PM 5 The increase and impact due to the current Administration's lack of concern. 6/13/2021 1:57 AM 6 How the city plans to help these people. 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 7 How resources are communicated and how long are people waiting to establish more. permanent housing? 6/12/2021 5:49 PM 8 I am uncertain that it can be solved at a local city level. 6/12/2021 5:25 PM 9 If the number of homeless people is increasing or decreasing 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 10 Resources available in Carlsbad for the homeless. ?? 6/12/2021 4:35 PM 11 How a voucher program placing them in motels helps change the behavior that keeps them homeless. 6/12/2021 4:22 PM 12 Where are you going to put housing? 6/12/2021 1:00 PM 13 How to stop it 6/12/2021 11:10 AM 14 What can be done with homeless people who reject assistance with housing. 6/12/2021 9:09 AM 15 Unsure of how to address the situation 6/12/2021 8:31 AM 16 Some just like to live "outside"... how to address those that don't want to be helped. 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 17 When someone cannot afford to live here, there are far less expensive places to live inland and work. Currently there are more jobs available than applicants. 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 18 What is the city doing to help? 6/11/2021 6:07 PM 19 The reasons for increased levels of homeless or why it's more visible now. How much crime is related to homelessness. 6/10/2021 11:44 PM 20 Why does the city allow them to camp just anywhere 6/10/2021 9:10 PM 21 What the city has to offer these people and we can do to help. 6/10/2021 6:42 PM 22 Housing first policy is not the answer. 6/10/2021 8:51 AM 23 How Carlsbad is going to try to affect other communities. This issue cannot be tackled in a vacuum. 6/10/2021 7:33 AM 24 why so much increase in crime 6/9/2021 5:19 PM 25 Solutions to homelessness 6/9/2021 4:04 PM 26 Will vouchers bring more homeless to carlsbad? 6/8/2021 8:00 PM 27 What services are available for them 6/8/2021 8:43 AM 28 Demographics 6/7/2021 3:59 PM 29 Why we are encouraging them to come coastally for services. 6/7/2021 8:43 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 243 of 256 7 / 21 Homeless Response Survey 30 How to prevent the increase in crime that has affected us 31 Whether throwing millions of dollars at the problem will actually solve it. 32 How to use of the government resources to help people who are unable to make decisions in their own best interest. Nanny state? NIMBY? 33 how best to serve the mentally ill 34 Why has our district been so negatively affected? Why are we suddenly inundated? 35 How to manage it, and be sure costs do not become the permanent solution for all homeless people. There must be a way to help them get back on their feet and supporting themselves. 36 Are any programs in place to provide JOBS AND EDUCATION/TRAINING so they can get out of the Homeless status? What deterrents are there? 37 What the city is doing to protect taxpaying citizens and their property while assisting the homeless. 38 Is there a place for them to go to? 39 Why is there so little police involvement allowed? 40 What our numbers are, where the homeless are congregating. 41 How to help individuals who see their lifestyle as a personal choice but fail to appreciate that their choices are impacting everyone around them 42 To what extent are city services available? 43 If they refuse services, are they permitted to remain in Carlsbad "un-housed" and squatting in public space? 44 How to humanely address the problem. 45 We do not have a good plan to contain them and keep them in on central location. 46 What do we do today? 47 Who is liable when homeless cause damage/harm to other persons or property? 48 What the City is requiring of the homeless to get the vouchers and what security is provided. 49 what to do about it 50 Uncertain if the majority of homeless are drug addicted, mentally ill, or have been displaced due to job loss. 51 Why the Carlsbad City Council is creating incentives for homeless people to come to Carlsbad 52 Are we going to be able to help the Homeless people in Carlsbad to get work and or other help they need and off the streets 53 The increase 54 How many people are homeless. How many have addiction issues. How many are mentally ill? How many are homeless due to the pandemic? 55 What the City is doing to DISCOURAGE it in our City. 56 Why living on the streets is legal when there are shelters and centers for people in these situations. They are not following society norms and getting away with it. 57 After the Clean Energy Alliance debacle, I am uncertain (no, make that certain) that I cannot trust Carlsbad's elected officials to respect my wishes or act in my best interest. I have completely lost trust in them. 58 How many want help and how many do not. 59 That the action plans being initiated by the city will be successful in reducing homelessness and the problems it creates for the citizens that live in Carlsbad. 6/6/2021 10:33 PM 6/6/2021 1:10 PM 6/5/2021 3:34 PM 6/5/2021 8:33 AM 6/5/2021 5:46 AM 6/4/2021 7:33 PM 6/4/2021 7:30 PM 6/3/2021 11:50 AM 6/3/2021 10:40 AM 6/3/2021 9:05 AM 6/2/2021 4:48 PM 6/1/2021 7:29 AM 5/31/2021 6:28 PM 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 5/31/2021 8:23 AM 5/31/2021 8:17 AM 5/30/2021 8:48 AM 5/29/2021 1:25 PM 5/29/2021 9:44 AM 5/29/2021 6:10 AM 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 5/28/2021 8:34 PM 5/28/2021 6:46 PM 5/28/2021 6:31 PM 5/28/2021 5:26 PM 5/28/2021 4:57 PM 5/28/2021 4:46 PM 5/28/2021 4:45 PM 5/27/2021 9:38 PM 5/27/2021 6:28 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 244 of 256 8 / 21 Homeless Response Survey 60 The claim that most homeless people are displaced Carlsbad residents. 5/27/2021 5:05 PM 61 Where they are coming from 5/27/2021 1:45 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 245 of 256 9 / 21 Homeless Response Survey Q5 Have you or someone you know personally, ever experienced homelessness? Answered: 65 Skipped: 0 Yes No I'd prefer not to answer 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Yes 32.31% 21 No 64.62% 42 I'd prefer not to answer 3.08% 2 TOTAL 65 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 246 of 256 10 / 21 Homeless Response Survey Q6 What questions do you have about the city's plan? Answered: 52 Skipped: 13 RESPONSES 1 why isn't there a call to action for community involvement? a broader partnership with Carlsbad churches? 2 Hundreds of residents have pleaded to the city council their objections, including employees of Housing First, and even a clinical physiatrist. The physiatrist resume includes treating mentally ill with addiction issues for social programs and prisons. Her comments during townhall #3 WARNED the city this is a dangerous decision endangering the community. 3 What are the risks associated with the voucher program? What are 2d and 3d order affects? Why is federal money attractive when considering this solution? Are hotels/motels supportive? 4 What programs does the City of Carlsbad propose for homeless veterans? 5 How will YOU pay for the plan? Decrease government payroll? 6 Which hotels and motels will vouchers be allowed at? How will newly homeless get housing through help from the Community Resource Center? What is the Community Resource Center? I've never heard of that. 7 What is being done to connect lower middle income individuals and families to find•affordable housing? 8 How can I help? (Donations. of food/clothing? Volunteer to help build/repair housing? Other support?) 9 What detailed information do you have to support this vague video message? . 10 What hotel(s) will you use for vouchers. What is the criteria for someone to receive a voucher. 11 Where they will be housed? 12 None 13 How do you intend to address the homeless that choose not to go into the city's housing program? How does the city intend to deal with the homeless that are addicted to drugs and alcohol? How does the city intend to deal with the homeless that are mentally ill? 14 Wow... an open invitation for a free hotel/house in Carlsbad... who wouldn't want that? How will this plan support the homeless to strengthen their ability to take care of themselves? What happens to those who use drugs or are alcoholics? Are they able to continue using while taking all these potential freebies? How do you handle the deluge once others find out about this plan? What if they just want to continue to hang out rather than be "housed?" All over the parks and streets? What is the total amount of federal funds (taxpayer dollars) to be used? Where/when do Carlsbad funds kick in? What happens after the homeless become comfortable with this "plan." How does the City plan to ease Out of the plan or is this a permanent budget line item? 15 Homelessness is a very complex issue and cannot be solved with more Federal Government "programs". Why not secure our borders before Inviting more homeless to be put up in hotels and motels!? 16 Housing first is the successful program used in Finland. I am supportive. 17 How will the city provide oversight and community protection now that a multitude of homeless will now fill hotels and motels instead of exiting shelters that are purpose built for homeless? 18 What is the city going to do about the chronic homeless who do not want help? They should not be allowed to continually camp on streets and in the canyons. 19 Where are we in all these plans? DATE 6/13/2021 11:16 PM 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 6/13/2021 2:41 PM 6/13/2021 1:37 PM 6/13/2021 1:57 AM 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 6/12/2021 5:49 PM 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 6/12/2021 4:22 PM 6/12/2021 1:00 PM 6/12/2021 11:10 AM 6/12/2021 9:09 AM 6/12/2021 8:31 AM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 6:07 PM 6/10/2021 11:44 PM 6/10/2021 9:10 PM 6/10/2021 6:42 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 247 of 256 11 /21 Homeless Response Survey 20 Why no required sobriety testing, mandatory medication and treatment for those we house? Why allow drug/alcohol abuse by those we shelter? 21 What is the research that suggests the "old model" does not work? 22 they require people to follow rules and get training to better themselves and not just live free off the tax payers 23 Has the proposed approach worked in other jurisdictions? 24 It seems like mental illness is a largely under addressed problem 25 It appears to be very well thought out and based on facts. 26 I suspect that the drug use problem is causing most of the homelessness. There has to be a way to address those people, who are also likely to be causing the extreme increase in theft in our community. There was a an attempted break in of my home in the middle of the night & I doubt it was someone homeless. I totally sympathize with that problem, but our coastal community is a tourist destination and it REALLY reflects badly on Carlsbad. A fact of life is that I would love to live in La Jolla or Coronado or Rancho Santa Fe, but I cannot afford it and therefore I can't live there. I'm really not sure why it's OK for the homeless and drug addicts to do so and with so much help from our tax payer money to make it possible to make Carlsbad their home. After living in various zip codes in Carlsbad for over 30 yrs, I arri seriously considering moving. BTW, I love all that La Posada represents and understand it is expanding with the City's help. I am very happy about that. I have been donating for many years to La Posada and will continue to do so. Thank you for asking. I know this is a very difficult problem and I support the police and all they are trying to do. 27 Where is the data demonstrating the long-term efficacy of Housing First? It is not enough to say it is a better alternative. Permanent housing for the homeless with appropriate support services costs more than $500k per unit. Even assuming housing first is the best approach, how can the city possibly afford to pursue a housing first model at that price. 28 What levels/categories of services are being considered? What residential neighborhoods or public spaces will be impacted by the levels of service? Giving a hotel voucher to someone who lost their job is different than giving a voucher to mentally unstable and/or drug-addicted individuals The hardcore population of homeless require mental/medical services in tandem with safe housing — or you are wasting dollars on bandaids. - How is this being addressed? - Are public housing centers with onsite services being considered? An apartment building with onsite medical/social services seems a more efficient solution and safer for the surrounding communities. Housing needs to be clean and safe with access to services, they do not need to be a half mile from the beach. What neighborhoods will be impacted? - What locations are being considered? 29 How do we ensure people that are helped, become self-sufficient within a reasonable time? 30 How do you create "affordable housing": in a city like Carlsbad? Are there time limits on how long someone can stay in it? I didn't see anything about requiring job training for those capable of having it, as part of being eligible for benefits. Are these new committees addressing getting rid of the homeless encampments which are unsafe, unclean, & fire hazards? 31 What percentage is federal funding? How much are taxpayers paying? 32 1. How do you plan to continue the 1 year hotel housing plan when word of its existence spreads and draws more homeless to Carlsbad? 2. Why are our police forced to work with their hands tied behind their backs with regards to enforcing loitering and homeless encampments? 33 Are there designated areas assigned for lower income housing, and do we have a number for our homeless population. Does the homeless population cause an increase in crime? 34 Is there also an education & training option available 35 How do you plan on dealing with the homeless who refuse services and housing because they don't want to obey a curfew and get sober? Will you allow them to continue to damage our community and continue to make it unsafe and unsanitary? 36 How do you know $$ for this program goes to people who prior to being homeless lived or worked in Carlsbad? 37 What is the "specialized program in place" exactly? 6/10/2021 8:51 AM 6/10/2021 7:33 AM 6/9/2021 5:19 PM 6/9/2021 4:04 PM 6/8/2021 8:00 PM 6/8/2021 8:43 AM 6/7/2021 8:43 AM 6/6/2021 1:10 PM 6/5/2021 3:34 PM 6/4/2021 7:33 PM 6/4/2021 7:30 PM 6/3/2021 11:50 AM 6/3/2021 9:05 AM 6/2/2021 4:48 PM 6/1/2021 7:29 AM 5/31/2021 9:37 PM 5/31/2021 6:28 PM 5/31/2021 10:26 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 12 / 21 Page 248 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 38 Why are homeless allowed to stay in hotels in areas that impact communities and businesses? 39 there doesn't seem to be overview of each homeless person to make sure they get services and they are not committing crimes 40 This seems like a good long term plan but I feel it won't be accomplished in my lifetime. Increased crime and homelessness need to be addressed maybe differently now. How do we keep homeless camps from being set up in the hills by our homes? 41 What's the indirect cost impact the tourism industry? Meaning, when word gets out that a motel is in the program, the nice "Lego Land Family", will not visit. The only motel patrons we will be drug dealers, prostitution, and theft. What is the dollar impact look like from loss of tourism dollars when Carlsbad is no longer perceived as a safe vacation destination? 42 What are the requirement around getting into the voucher program 43 How will the City determine those who REALLY want to get off the streets vs. those who prefer to stay on the streets? 44 How many homeless does the city have? How many of them can go into housing/motels now? 45 Why Carlsbad's crime has spiked over the past three years. Why should I vote for people who do not protect the citizens of Carlsbad? 46 Does it include treatment, job search? 47 Has the City considered that the numerous benefits and programs being offered could be exacerbating the problem by attracting more homeless? Has the City considered the ramifications of all of these programs on the tax payers? 48 Sounds great, what are we doing to support the mental health? 49 What a waste of time that video was! I'm no more informed than I was before, just a lot of nice- sounding gobbledygook. How much did you spend on it? 50 Will the hotels being considered be ones that are not near neighborhoods or schools? 51 Where are these people coming from? Homeless people in Carlsbad increased after the court ordered clean up of the Santa Ana river encampment. There is now a court order to clean up Skid Row in Los Angeles. Will Carlsbad be accepting these very hardcore often seriously addicted/mentally ill people? 52 Are we encouraging relocation of homeless from other areas do we get proof these are former residents of Carlsbad 5/31/2021 8:23 AM 5/31/2021 8:17 AM 5/30/2021 8:48 AM 5/29/2021 1:25 PM 5/29/2021 9:44 AM 5/29/2021 6:10 AM 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 5/28/2021 8:34 PM 5/28/2021 5: 26 PM 5/28/2021 4:57 PM 5/28/2021 4:46 PM 5/28/2021 4:45 PM 5/27/2021 6:28 PM 5/27/2021 5:05 PM 5/27/2021 1:45 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 249 of 256 13 / 21 Homeless Response Survey Q7 What would you like the city to consider as it moves forward with its plan? Answered: 53 Skipped: 12 RESPONSES Rethinking the unintended impact of vouchers and how to solve them? 2 Negligent torts are not deliberate actions, but instead present when an individual or entity fails to act as a reasonable person to someone whom he or she owes a duty to. If/when someone get's hurt or killed, and given the digitally recorded evidence of the City being warned of the dangers associated with the program, are City council members prepared to defend themselves in court against civil and criminal litigation? It's arguable that if law enforcement must be held accountable for negligent decisions leading to the injury or harm to others, so should be the people pushing through reckless policy without voter approval. The City has heard from the tax paying resident. We deserve to hear directly from each member who voted for this and their reasons for disregarding the overwhelming input from the community. 3 Top priority is to maintain Carlsbad family friendly communities. Refrain from bringing in tourism and development money; find another way to make money, even if it means raising taxes. Maintain current and designate additional open land as public use. Develop a more robust park system with trails. 4 Using La Posada as a model, open another homeless shelter instead of hotel vouchers. We feel the City cannot control the actives, such as alcohol and drug use, when the homeless are staying at hotels on Poinsettia Avenue. 5 Support border control! 6 Help get homeless help with social workers more often instead of police officers. 7 Involving those who are homelessness or have experienced it in the past to give input for plans. Connect with faith and other community groups to inform and help remove stigma of homelessness. 8 I have heard that many people on the streets are there by choice and refuse help when offered. I also know some are there through unfortunate circumstance and would do anything to get back on their feet. I think the latter are the easiest to help, and most proposed solutions would be effective for these individuals. Those who are homeless "by choice" would require a much more complex approach though. In my opinion, these individuals are probably coping with a myriad of issues, but mainly mental health problems and drug abuse. I do not think that providing temporary housing for these individuals would do anything to address the root cause of their situation, and would ultimately be a waste of resources that would be much more beneficial to those who are homeless by circumstance and are desperate to get their life back together. Also, while I support the sentiment of providing subsidized housing to those in need, when does that cycle end? People pay a premium to live in Carlsbad because it is a well managed city, which has been wise in its foresight regarding urban development. The open space and lack of congestion is something that this city should be proud of, but as more and more high density "low income" housing developments pop up, that characteristic of this great city will quickly go by the wayside, and yet there will still be an endless line of individuals who cannot afford to live here. 9 Are tiny houses being considered as a temporary or permanent option? Do all homeless individuals want to move toward living in a house (on their own) or would some prefer a group setting? 10 Mental health and substance abuse/addiction program entry for treating people as they are given housing. 11 Consider having more mental health staff. Consider a plan for helping them find jobs. 12 Increased crime Homeless coming here for bennies DATE 6/13/2021 11:16 PM 6/13/2021 5:25 PM 6/13/2021 2:41 PM 6/13/2021 1:37 PM 6/13/2021 1:57 AM 6/12/2021 8:08 PM 6/12/2021 5:49 PM 6/12/2021 5:25 PM 6/12/2021 5:11 PM 6/12/2021 4:22 PM 6/12/2021 1:00 PM 6/12/2021 11:10 AM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 250 of 256 14 / 21 Homeless Response Survey 13 Finding ways to work with the people who reject housing. 14 I would like the city to take a more harsh approach at removing the homeless from our public areas if they violate any laws. 15 Specifics... Total fed monies available/used Total city monies available/used Length of time for this plan to be in place Quantifiable statistics re all elements of the plan to ascertain success or failure. I would like the city to help those that need intermediate help... a leg up... but not the continued swamp who just want to hang out and collect freebies from the"suckers." 16 Please consider that history shows Government assistance and more programs do not reduce or solve the homeless problem but rather increases the number and dependency. 17 Increased police coverage in and around areas with hotels and motels participating in the voucher program. 18 How many of the homeless are Carlsbad residents who became homeless or just transplants from other cities and states? There has been a lot of crime among homeless who have been released from jails and just set up in Carlsbad. There is also an extreme fire danger from people camping in the hills. This should not be allowed. 19 To make sure the people are always informed of what the city is doing for theses people. 20 Treat all causes of homelessness effectively. 21 Ensuring that some of the solutions mentioned (hotel vouchers, etc.) don't cause additional unforeseen problems. 22 I worked hard to be able to live in Carlsbad. To now turn it over for any one to be able to live here with low income housing is not something based on knowledge. Why reward folks who dont push them selves to be better. The cost of living is higher in beach communities so your setting them up to fail. As they will never be able to afford to live here on their own 23 Reduce crime caused by homeless people 24 Community safe use of public spaces should be a priority 25 See above comments. 26 Attempt to house homeless in areas that are not immediately adjacent to the most "desirable' communities, so that we can retain our tourist income, and remain a low crime zone. 27 Working with the County of San Diego to implement Laura's Law (involuntary outpatient commitment) in the County. Increasing treatment alternatives and compelling treatment is a necessary component of a long-term solution. 28 How to identify levels of help and who qualifies. Moving the hardcore homeless to an area that is safe for them away from health & safety impacts in public spaces and residential neighborhoods. 29 a "safe parking" plan for those who are living in their vehicles 30 Please don't let us turn in to a tent city, I .understand that everyone deserves a place to live, but not everyone has the best intentions either. The correlation of crime in our district that coincides with the housing at the Motel 6 is not a coincidence. Please do not let criminals overrun our community. 31 Don't encourage homeless to come here, particularly allowing "undocumented" to stay and receive benefits. We have enough legal citizens to assist. Provide/require participation in educational/job training programs, including the trades. Clear out the encampments, like the area next to Home Depot on El Camino.. 32 Require work for services. It is a good thing to put people to work so they might feel like they are on their way to earning a living. 33 1. Work with surrounding cities to see that each others' plans and programs do not cause a migration of homeless individuals to Carlsbad. 2. Form a statewide commission to see that homeless solutions, namely residential, are shared and not consolidated in cities such as Carlsbad. 34 The dignity of the people, but also the safety of the community, and yes, property values. 6/12/2021 9:09 AM 6/12/2021 8:31 AM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/11/2021 8:28 PM 6/10/2021 11:44 PM 6/10/2021 9:10 PM 6/10/2021 6:42 PM 6/10/2021 8:51 AM 6/10/2021 7:33 AM 6/9/2021 5:19 PM 6/9/2021 4:04 PM 6/8/2021 8:00 PM 6/7/2021 8:43 AM 6/6/2021 10:33 PM 6/6/2021 1:10 PM 6/5/2021 3:34 PM 6/5/2021 8:33 AM 6/5/2021 5:46 AM 6/4/2021 7:30 PM 6/3/2021 11:50 AM 6/3/2021 9:05 AM 6/2/2021 4:48 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 251 of 256 15 / 21 Homeless Response Survey 35 Initiate weekly cleanup schedules that fully remove debris and tents to demonstrate that sleeping and living on the streets isn't a viable long term option. This can reassure families that homelessness is different than vagrancy. Each must have a different care plan 36 Build more homeless shelters in Carlsbad Build a women's and family homeless shelter in Carlsbad Open a mission in Carlsbad Offer more "safe overnight parking lots" or expand capacity. Build tiny homes for the homeless to stay in for free 37 If this pilot program is successf01, will other cities look to Carlsbad to accept their homeless? 38 Providing more services and facilities will likely increase the number of homeless moving into the area. Support should be provided on a short term basis. 39 Do not let homeless live on city streets and parks. 40 The mixture of mental illness, drug use and desperation has contributed to homelessness and escalated crime and violence in our community. It jeopardizes my feeling of safety. I don't like shopping at the Ralph's grocery store any more after being approached in the parking lot by men asking for money on different occasions. Now when I go there I sit in my car looking around to see if it is safe to get out. I keep a dollar bill in my pocket to give to any one asking for money. Getting gas at the station by West's Steakhouse a man asked me for $10: They used to ask for spare change! I ate dinner at Jay's by the 101 and Carlsbad Village drive and when walking back to my car first a group of skateboarding kids bumped into me and knocked my cane out of my hand and then before I got to my car a seemingly homeless woman asked me for help. I am 70+ and no longer in good health. Maybe I appear vulnerable so I'm becoming an easy target. I don't feel I can defend myself if threatened or attacked. I cannot run and don't feel safe. I've never felt this way before while living here in Carlsbad. We've got to figure out how to address it as it is happening today. 41 A local Carlsbad social who works for HF provided this statement. I hop to hear from her at the next townhall. "I work at Housing First and it's frustrating. Citizens ar allowed to use drugs while on the program and we cannot require them to get treatment under.this initiative. It's frustrating. I'm actually looking to work with people who want to get clean and sober' After receiving so much overwhelming feedback from the community not in favor of Housing First, is it too late for the City to pull the plug? 42 Safety issues and not allowing this program to attract more homeless. 43 Other than affordable housing we need a Mental Institution building for those with mental health issues that don't want a job or to better their lives. Get them off the streets. 44 Much much more affordable housing for the homeless and low income people away from the beaches and house them much further In East Carlsbad. 45 Increase policing and arrest people who openly use drugs. Stop creating incentives for homeless people to come to Carlsbad by paying for hotels. Drug addiction is a choice - stop acting as if the meth addicts are victims. This quality of Carlsbad has declined sharply over the past few years. We are strongly considering moving out of California because it is no longer a safe place to raise kids. The schools are horrible and we receive little for the taxes we pay. 46 I agree there has to be housing but the homeless also have to give back in someway of work in return or we will continue to just feed into being a city of homeless people 47 I'm a proponent of housing the homeless. How will you deal with "notin my back yard" as we move forward? Would you consider using some of the available commercial buildings as there are lots of vacant commercial/industrial buildings that could be converted to short term housing. These buildings are in areas that would affect neighborhoods. Appropriate for adults but not for children. Motels better for children but still not optimum. How do we insure that Carlsbad doesn't draw more homeless to the area? Are we working with other communities to insure all are providing resources? 48 That these actions are likely going to attract more homeless to our City. That the taxpayers are already over-burdened. That this extremely welcoming approach to the homeless WILL lead to a situation akin to what is going on in large cities everywhere. Been to San Francisco or Los Angeles, or Santa Ana lately? Entire city blocks have become homeless encampments. 6/1/2021 7:29 AM 5/31/2021 9:37 PM 5/31/2021 10:26 AM 5/31/2021 8:23 AM 5/31/2021 8:17 AM 5/30/2021 8:48 AM 5/29/2021 1:25 PM 5/29/2021 9:44 AM 5/29/2021 6:10 AM 5/28/2021 9:30 PM 5/28/2021 8:34 PM 5/28/2021 6:46 PM 5/28/2021 5:26 PM 5/28/2021 4:57 PM 49 The time is now! 5/28/2021 4:46 PM June 28, 2021 16 / 21 Item #3 Page 252 of 256 Homeless Response Survey 50 Do NOT put homeless in hotels! I have extensive experience in dealing with homeless people, and can tell you that your proposed methods will NOT work. You are going to ruin our community. 51 The importance of appropriate screening so people are being helped, not enabled. 52 The impact on residents and their safety. Putting these people in hotels on Avenida Encinas is a terrible idea. Water's End is a family neighborhood full of children, we used to live there. There is also Lakeshore Gardens with vulnerable elderly residents not to mention the impact on Poinsettia Plaza businesses. Pacific Rim Elementary is also nearby. The main entrance to South Carlsbad State Beach Campground is just two blocks away. We walk through the campground frequently, campers already complain of panhandling in the campground. We recently spoke with a couple from Redlands who have been camping there for years. The wife had been confronted at their campsite by an aggressive panhandler wanting money and asking if she was there alone. They were shocked and alarmed, asking what on earth was happening to Carlsbad. Tourism is a huge part of Carlsbad's economy. The negative impact will be tremendous and could permanently alter the city's reputation as a family vacation destination. Have you asked Legoland what they think of your plan? 53 Enforcement of existing no parking laws 5/28/2021 4:45 PM 5/27/2021 6:28 PM 5/27/2021 5:05 PM 5/27/2021 1:45 PM June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 253 of 256 17 / 21 Homeless Response Survey Q8 Which of the following ways would you be willing to get involved in the issue of homelessness (check all that apply)? Answered: 34 Skipped: 31 Volunteer fo the Annual.. Attend small group meetin. Help correct misinformati... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ANSWER CHOICES 100% RESPONSES Volunteer for the Annual Point in Time count 17.65% 6 Attend small group meetings to discuss homeless issues with thecity's homeless response team 64.71% 22 Help correct misinformation in the community by learning about and sharing the latest studies and reports .44.12% . 15 Total Respondents: 34 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 254 of 256 18 / 21 1111 3-5 years 5-10 years 10-20 years More than 20 years Homeless Response Survey Q9 How many years have you been a resident of Carlsbad? Answered: 65 Skipped: 0 Less than years1 do not live in Carlsbad 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% ANSWER CHOICES 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Less than 2 years 1.54% 1 3-5 years 9.23% 6 5-10 years 20.00% 13 10-20 years 16.92% 11 More than 20 years 52.31% 34 I do not live in Carlsbad 0.00% 0 TOTAL 65 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 255 of 256 19 / 21 25-34 35-44 45-54 } 55-64 65-74 Homeless Response Survey Q10 Please select the category that includes your age. Answered: 65 Skipped: 0 Under 18 18-24 75-84 85 and over'. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ANSWER CHOICES 60% 70% 80% 90% RESPONSES 100% Under 18 0.00% 0 18-24 0.00% 0 25-34 3.08% 2 35-44 6.15% 4 45-54 7.69% 5 55-64 33.85% 22 65-74 46.15% 30 75-84 3.08% 2 85 and over 0.00% 0 TOTAL 65 June 28, 2021 Item #3 Page 256 of 256 20 /21