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We are writing to strongly support Redwood City’s efforts to adopt an anti-camping ordinance <br />as outlined in Agenda Item 8A. <br />Our location within the city is industrial and somewhat neglected. We have long dealt with <br />homeless and transient populations. From these populations we have experienced theft, <br />harassment and intimidation, we have lost youth participation, and we have seen significant <br />increases in trash and other human waste which create an unhealthy environment that is not <br />safe for anyone. <br />We thank the city for all that it has done to support us and we strongly support the city’s <br />considerate approach to tackling homeless encampments in our community. After the City's <br />tremendous efforts at cleanup, re-encampment is a continuing issue and this humane, well <br />thought-out ordinance should additionally reduce the possibility of re-encampment. <br />Regards, <br />Marty Udisches (you-DISH-iss) <br /> <br />Marty Udisches <br />President <br />Bair Island Aquatic Center (BIAC) <br />