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medical / mental health services area which is nearly 6-1/2 square feet lower per rated inmate bed than other comparable California detention facilities. From an outdoor jail perspective, the overall size of the Jail's vehicle sallyport is slightly larger than the average of the 19 facilities included in the comparative analysis. The analysis does show, however, that the facility's quasi -outdoor recreation yards are somewhat smaller compared to other California jails. The City Jail devotes nearly 16.5 square feet of total building space per rated bed while the comparison facilities allocate approximately 23.4 square feet per bed. EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONAL USE AREAS AT THE SANTA ANA CITY JAIL The following section contains a summary review of each of the 14 functional use areas contained at the Santa Ana City Jail. Administration — Space is the connecting hub of the Jail to the entire organization. It is the space where administrative staff are located, such as Jail Administrator, support staff, and clerical. It provides a buffer to the Jail and the rest of the Department's organizational structure. This function is the primary response to public concerning the inmates, process, laws, etc. This space is generally located outside of the secure perimeter of the Jail, but in close proximity for convenient access. Administration typically includes (1) staff offices, (2) training rooms, (3) locker room with showers, (4) conference room, (5) copy room, (6) storage rooms, (7) staff lunch room, (8) IT room, (9)janitor closets, (10) restrooms, (11) records, and (12) public area. Standards - Title 24 is not specific regarding the amount of space needed to manage and operate the Jail. However, Title 15 responds to the duties and requirements such as: maintaining statistical data, preparing manuals and procedures, supervision, administration, etc. EXISTING CONDITIONS AT THE SANTA ANA CITY JAIL FACILITY The administration space is comprised of small office areas adjacent to the facility's entry. The total space is 3,427 square feet. Observations and Evaluations: Consultant Evaluation Rating: 2.7 Very Adequate • The administration area is located off the Lobby entrance on the second floor of the City Jail. • The administration area contains 13 cubicles of varying size, four offices for the jail administrator, support manager, chief secretary, and a small conference room. • The roll call room seats approximately 25 officers and includes a small break area with two microwaves. • The administration area contains 2 two -stall restrooms for male and female employees. The restrooms contain some ADA aspects; however, the sink does not meet ADA height compliance. Appendix B. 65A-157