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outcome (including in the courts). In case that is not the outcome, all my requests summarized here are critical. I will share a bit more about myself, and then add more information and background for the above requests, and of course I am happy to answer any questions Council might have. About me As I shared at the January meeting, I am born and raised here on the Peninsula. My work, my family and close friends are all here. I love it here, I love my community, and I want to stay here. I have lived at Docktown since 2008, and purchased my home vessel there in 2009. I contribute to both the Docktown and broader community, including at the library, creek cleanup and many other civic areas. I am a low-income resident of Redwood City. I work tutoring children with learning differences and with elder care. My home at Docktown is the best housing I can afford on my income. Unless the City assists me in relocation, such as to the Municipal Marina, I expect I will be forced out of this area by the closure of Docktown. To this point, the City and OPC have not offered me the assistance outlined in the Docktown Plan (dated 12/12/16), let alone the assistance that I think would be fair and reasonable in this situation. I have not yet received any appraisal on my vessel, so I don't know what OPC or the City thinks it is worth. I had to learn about the Berkeley Marina lottery on my own, and have never received any assistance from OPC to find comparable housing. I have talked with OPC representatives many times in the past and provided them all the information they have requested. More recently, when I have reached out to OPC, they do not return my call. I summarize this here because I think it is important for Council to know the real facts of the interactions between OPC and me, which may also apply to other residents at Docktown. My ideal solution for this difficult situation at Docktown is (in order of priority): (a) I (and my neighbors at Docktown) be allowed to remain at Docktown, whether through a grandfather exception, court decisions, the Council's decision or otherwise; (b) I be offered a live aboard berth at the Municipal Marina (even if I must purchase a new vessel to fit their rules); (c) that I be offered true market compensation for my vessel reflecting that it is a two-bedroom home in a desirable location (not just a boat); or (d) that the City and OPC provide me sufficient assistance and financial compensation that I can afford similar land-based housing in this area. I think all of these requests are reasonable, and I actually think many are consistent with your, City Council's, desires and intentions. All of these (except possibly the first one) are within the discretion and authority of the Council, and I think would be a fair, ethical, humane and wonderful way to resolve this tragic situation. Further information about my four requests: Municipal Marina. a. At the January 8 Council meeting, Council (I believe Council Member Masur) asked Ms. Diaz about offering berths at the Municipal Marina to Docktown residents. Ms. Diaz responded that she was not aware that anyone had stepped