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40 Development Architecture-&neiueering-Conetructiou 5932 Bolsa Avenue, Suite 107 - Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Tel (714) 892-8810 Fax (800) 342-0507 reliable resources and assistance from shelters and soup kitchens or perhaps from nearby family members to panhandle. We would like to point out that the proposed store will comply with the following standard mitigation measures. We are also offering the additional mitigation measures listed below and are open to any further suggestions from Staff and the City Council that will enable us to address any concerns with the potential for loitering at the store. Standard Mitigation Measures: 1. Addressing crime through architectural design. The proposed site plan layout, storefront orientation, and transparent glass, along with proper lighting, security cameras and a well defined property line all work together to help minimize and address loitering and other illicit activities on site. 2. Placement of "NO LOITERING" signs. Although they may often times go unnoticed or are ignored they place panhandlers and loiterers on notice and are often referenced by store employees when addressing someone who is panhandling or loitering on the premises. 3. Maintaining the property and keeping it free of graffiti and trash and the landscaping healthy and manicured. 4. Filing Form-602 with the Santa Ana Police Department to enforce trespassing. Additional Mitigation Measures: 1. Selecting a Franchisee who has demonstrated their willingness and ability to run a successful store in similar areas with similar issues and are able to connect with the community they serve. 2. Developing and maintaining a working relationship with the Santa Ana and Garden Grove Police Departments and their respective task force teams assigned to addressing homeless issues. 3. Having employees walk the property on an hourly basis to identify and address any loitering issues. 4. Offering free coffee to police officers afterhours as away to encourage the presence of law enforcement on the property. 5. Placing signage at the store entrance stating, "FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES AND THE COMMUNITY. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO PANHANDLERS". I think we all have at some point or another reached out to a homeless person in need to give them a helping hand by either reaching into our pockets to give them money or buying an extra meal or something to drink to give them on our way out of a store or fast food restaurant. Compassion and value for human life compels us to help and not ignore those in need. Recognizing that sometimes these acts of compassion may also have a negative unintended consequence on others, we have found that this type of signage goes a long way in eliminating panhandlers because it serves as a reminder to customers and it gives them an out. 4 75A-90