Encinitas council demands better management from Community Resource Center

The Encinitas City Council has told the Community Resource Center (CRC) it must improve how it manages its clients' impact on nearby properties to continue receiving grant funding. The council is reviewing a five-year spending plan for its Community Development Block Grant program. Council members expressed concerns about complaints from neighboring property owners regarding issues like crime and littering linked to CRC clients. They proposed a new agreement requiring CRC to ensure its clients do not disrupt the area. CRC, which has served the community for decades, is seeking $30,000 for homeless services in the upcoming fiscal year. The organization is also working on a capital campaign to raise funds for a major renovation of its facilities.