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On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 5:57 PM J L < wrote: This is what we have so far: Dear J Lo:) I understand that you have some concerns regarding the proposed Encampment Ordinance which would affect our ward here at 2222 E. 1st Street. We understand that overreach by SAPD is one concern. Many of us here at Metro East Senior Apartments think the language of this proposed Ordinance should be changed to allow Police discretion to send a cited offender to jail only after the 3rd incident. On the 1st and 2nd citation the individual should be remanded to Social Service Facilities. After all Santa Ana has some 600 beds available to those in need and we believe that homelessness is not a crime! However, we are a vulnerable population unduly burdened by the homeless invading our Metro East Senior community, bus stops and surrounding businesses. We live with the daily impact of drugs, prostitution, thilth and encampment on our doorstep and in our hallways. We like that the proposed Ordinance offers Social Services to those persons who could so obviously benefit from shelter and a hot meal and lead to safer life surroundings for we elderly. We would appreciate your best advice in balancing the interests of all parties so that we will not become additionally affected by other cities' restrictions on encampments. Everyone deserves a place to live off the streets. If Santa Ana has no fair Encampment Ordinance our already dire situation will only get worse here at Metro East. Please help us to create a fair Encampment Ordinance for EVERYONE in our community. Thank you very much for your assistance in representing our concerns, Seniors of Metro East On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 5:52 PM J L < to JLo from Seniors and will send it to other council members as well. Sometimes it's good to offer the opposition an opening to negotiations. I think this could help the Mayor's position. I'll send a copy to you shortly. The petition needn't mention anything other than what you've already stated--this is a separate issue. On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 5:17 PM Victor D Mendez < wrote: We should just stipulate support the ordinance and let the Council work out the language that is supported by a majority. There will be a lot of discussion within Council on this and this ordinance is far from final. Btw, this is an ordinance that was drafted by Santa Ana PD. It is doubtful that the language that was proposed will become the final ordinance. Right now, the Mayor, who has been by our side for two years, could use some support. 3