Homelessness is an unfortunate and important issue that Los Angeles communities have faced for decades. One of the many issues a homeless person faces is access to services including medical, mental health, unemployment help (See "How to Increase Homelessness" by Joel John Roberts, CEO of People Assisting the Homeless). By placing a homeless shelter in Redondo Marina we are putting them further from vital services and expecting people who may already suffer from mental health issues in a position where they would need to string together a series of logistical nightmares in order to get to appointments and offices. I understand this is a complex problem but I urge you to reconsider your choice in placement of the shelter. Thank you for your time.
Please vote NO on a Homeless shelter at Seaside Lagoon or Moonstone Park. You will ruin this area for the residents, the hotels, and the boat owners at the marina. The reality of homeless camps is this: trash, extensive drug use, urine and feces in spite of portable toilets, and theft. We've owned a boat in Port Royal marina for 10 years. It's easy to gain entrance to the boats to steal electronic equipment and anything else they can take from the liveaboards. How do you think homeless pay for drugs? I have been battling this very thing with an empty house I own. Five break-ins in as many months by homeless who aren't just looking for shelter. Besides repeated vandalism while they "shelter" there, (such as broken doors and windows), they leave mountains of trash, hypodermic needles and even foil from black tar heroin. I can't imagine degrading such a beautiful and well-kept area in Redondo. Businesses will suffer. There has to be another solution that doesn't negatively impact the hundreds of people who frequent the area.
Harbor Drive between Beryl and Anita was one of the few clean areas along the coast of Redondo Beach after the installation of the new bike path. Unfortunately, for the past year I have been picking up bottles, dirty clothing, and needles left by the homeless who have been sleeping on the benches along Harbor Drive. Rather than trying to keep the area nice for visitors and residents who enjoy biking, jogging, and dining in the area, the City Council is now considering opening up Moonstone Park and Seaside Lagoon to even more homeless. Apparantly none of the City Coiuncil members live in the area.
PLEASE VOTE NO on a Homeless shelter in Redondo Beach!
And At the Oceanfront? It can’t be at Seaside Lagoon or our Harbors Moonstone Park. The beach and Harbor & Riv Village is where ALL RB RESIDENTS GO to visit. It’s why we pay big taxes. And the Bike path is right there!
This will DRAW A VASTLY INCREASED # of homeless into our city. More homeless would come here and more will wander day & eve.
We already have a notable & obvious increase in public FECES and urine smells as it is. This is a SAFETY & HEALTH issue. Even more so now with SARS CoV 2 virus & body fluids, not just ignores mask wearing. Look at San Francisco! Even tourism has dropped as people don’t even want to go there now.
We know they need help! We are sympathetic but we also must be wise.
If we could be guaranteed there would be no other homeless attracted in and no public defacation, urination, loitering or harm, that’d be one thing. But that’s sadly impossible to promise.
My sister in law was attacked and killed by a mentally ill person. He was deemed safe; He wasn’t. It was a Very sudden and impulsive attack. He did not go to jail. He will be released from his mental hospital in a few years.
( details withheld - Mayor Brand can call or email me ).
Please, PLEASE consider your constituents safety, health and needs.
Thank you
Homeless shelters are needed, but should not be placed in the harbor. Redondo transit area would be more convenient for the homeless to shop and move around town.
Homelessness is an unfortunate and important issue that Los Angeles communities have faced for decades. One of the many issues a homeless person faces is access to services including medical, mental health, unemployment help (See "How to Increase Homelessness" by Joel John Roberts, CEO of People Assisting the Homeless). By placing a homeless shelter in Redondo Marina we are putting them further from vital services and expecting people who may already suffer from mental health issues in a position where they would need to string together a series of logistical nightmares in order to get to appointments and offices. I understand this is a complex problem but I urge you to reconsider your choice in placement of the shelter. Thank you for your time.
Please vote NO on a Homeless shelter at Seaside Lagoon or Moonstone Park. You will ruin this area for the residents, the hotels, and the boat owners at the marina. The reality of homeless camps is this: trash, extensive drug use, urine and feces in spite of portable toilets, and theft. We've owned a boat in Port Royal marina for 10 years. It's easy to gain entrance to the boats to steal electronic equipment and anything else they can take from the liveaboards. How do you think homeless pay for drugs? I have been battling this very thing with an empty house I own. Five break-ins in as many months by homeless who aren't just looking for shelter. Besides repeated vandalism while they "shelter" there, (such as broken doors and windows), they leave mountains of trash, hypodermic needles and even foil from black tar heroin. I can't imagine degrading such a beautiful and well-kept area in Redondo. Businesses will suffer. There has to be another solution that doesn't negatively impact the hundreds of people who frequent the area.
Harbor Drive between Beryl and Anita was one of the few clean areas along the coast of Redondo Beach after the installation of the new bike path. Unfortunately, for the past year I have been picking up bottles, dirty clothing, and needles left by the homeless who have been sleeping on the benches along Harbor Drive. Rather than trying to keep the area nice for visitors and residents who enjoy biking, jogging, and dining in the area, the City Council is now considering opening up Moonstone Park and Seaside Lagoon to even more homeless. Apparantly none of the City Coiuncil members live in the area.
PLEASE VOTE NO on a Homeless shelter in Redondo Beach!
And At the Oceanfront? It can’t be at Seaside Lagoon or our Harbors Moonstone Park. The beach and Harbor & Riv Village is where ALL RB RESIDENTS GO to visit. It’s why we pay big taxes. And the Bike path is right there!
This will DRAW A VASTLY INCREASED # of homeless into our city. More homeless would come here and more will wander day & eve.
We already have a notable & obvious increase in public FECES and urine smells as it is. This is a SAFETY & HEALTH issue. Even more so now with SARS CoV 2 virus & body fluids, not just ignores mask wearing. Look at San Francisco! Even tourism has dropped as people don’t even want to go there now.
We know they need help! We are sympathetic but we also must be wise.
If we could be guaranteed there would be no other homeless attracted in and no public defacation, urination, loitering or harm, that’d be one thing. But that’s sadly impossible to promise.
My sister in law was attacked and killed by a mentally ill person. He was deemed safe; He wasn’t. It was a Very sudden and impulsive attack. He did not go to jail. He will be released from his mental hospital in a few years.
( details withheld - Mayor Brand can call or email me ).
Please, PLEASE consider your constituents safety, health and needs.
Thank you
Homeless shelters are needed, but should not be placed in the harbor. Redondo transit area would be more convenient for the homeless to shop and move around town.
Please support this important initiative to help our houseless neighbors. It could be any one of us during these especially trying times.