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Residents press Berkeley council over Ohlone Park encampment and safety concerns
Summary
Multiple neighbors told the council June 3 that Ohlone Park’s encampment has produced open drug use, discarded needles, aggressive behavior and public‑health hazards, and urged the city to clear or create sanctioned camping with services; the council acknowledged the challenge and said staff would continue to work on solutions.
Several Berkeley residents used the non‑agenda public‑comment period on June 3 to press the City Council for action on an ongoing encampment at Ohlone Park, reporting public‑health risks, harassment and threats.
Steve Tracy (speaker 4) provided a short count and a handout about a specific individual he said had been camped in Ohlone Park; he questioned why a person who had been offered temporary motel shelter had returned…
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