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The housing/dayroom area is 58,977 square feet. Should the housing configuration remain the same, the facility can sleep 512 as outlined in the chart below. Santa Unit Ana City Jail I a acit Bed Space Layout Room Type Dorm 1 14 Dorm Dorm 2 18 Dorm Pod 1 64 Double Bunk Room Pod 2 64 Double Bunk Room Pod 3 64 Double Bunk Room Pod 4 64 Double Bunk Room Pod 5 64 Double Bunk Room Pod 6 64 Double Bunk Room Pod 7 64 Double Bunk Room Unit 4D 16 Single Bunk Room Unit 4E 16 Single Bunk Room Total Beds 512 Vinyl -coated mattresses and washable linens are well stocked and available. The mattresses have an average lifecycle of 2-5 years depending on care, use, and material. There are several manufacturers offering mattresses with built in pillows that are bedbug resistant and can withstand the rigorous sanitation needs of a shelter. Desks, bunks, toilets, sinks, and fixtures are security grade and are tamper resistant. The lighted wood doors, porcelain fixtures, and natural daylight in most of the rooms and units helps soften the appearance of the facility. Because Units 4D and 4E are currently being used for the administrative segregation (maximum security) population, they have steel fixtures and doors that could be replaced with wood and porcelain finishes to soften the institutional feel in those units. The dayroom serves as the hub of the Housing Unit and would play a key role in the day to day lives of the shelter residents. It is an open, airy space with natural daylight, tall ceilings, and is attached to a quasi -outdoor recreation yard. Dayrooms have chairs, three televisions, a book cart/library, two showers on each level, a hot water sink, and cabinets. There is also one small classroom/multipurpose room with locking cabinets, a locked staff restroom, and small closet. There are currently six phones in each unit, but the system is capable of handling up to ten. The communal area will work well for social interaction amongst guests and could provide entertainment such as board games, table tennis, art programs and more. It is most cost effective to combine housing units using roll -up doors wherever possible to minimize supervision and staffing needs. One supervisor per every two housing units is recommended, unless using cameras to supervise areas from Central Control. To enhance the usefulness of the space and keep maintenance and sanitation at a minimum, we recommend the following: Tier level access and rooms should be used in housing units with residents without obvious mental health issues and/or suicidal tendencies. The City may consider eliminating or restricting them altogether to prevent risk of falling or self - harm. Cement and tile flooring should remain, but carpet and soft finishes should be removed for sanitary and maintenance reasons. They should be replaced by durable bacteria resistant flooring materials. 105 65A-112