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Flores, Dora From:Tim Johnson <tjohnson@jlkrllp.com> Sent:Monday, October 05, 2020 5:20 PM To:eComment Cc:aalexander@redroof.com; bhall@redroof.com Subject:Agenda 19D: Red Roof Inn Santa Ana Council (cc Mr. Alexander and Mr. Hall with Red Roof Inn corporate)…I live not too far from the Red Roof Inn on Main Street. As you likely know, this motel seems to be contributing to a substantial number of issues in the area resulting in excess police resources being expended in the area. Additionally, it does not appear that the premises is wholly up to code and livable standards. I urge you to proceed with nuisance abatement proceedings against the owners in the hopes that they clean up their property and the issues surrounding it. I also urge you to clarify the use of the property. It is my understanding that a fair share of the property may be used by state parolee housing after they are released by the CA Dept of Corrections…I believe that it would be helpful to our community if this was clarified for us all in order to reduce rumors. As always, I also urge you to continue to work with various groups in providing livable housing solutions to those who are struggling and needing a place to stay and the mental health, physical health, job training, life skills and addiction services that generally accompany such housing (i.e. permanent supportive housing). Ultimately, I wish that the city did not need to go down this route and I have to presume that there have been numerous attempts to mitigate these issues with the business owner. BTW, I would send this email to the owners of the property, who I believe are local to Orange County, but unfortunately I cannot find an email address although they are right across the street from the Red Roof Inn, so I imagine that they are aware of the situation. Blessings to you all as you continue to improve our community. Best, Tim Johnson 1