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Middleton, Samuel From: Mr John Spiak <j_spiak@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:52 PM To: eComment Subject: Santa Ana City Council - Clean and Safe February 21 , 2023 Dear Santa Ana City Council, With great pleasure, I submit this letter in support of Jose Romo and his team's RFP proposal to continue to provide clean and safe services for Santa Ana. As an individual who works in a City of Santa Ana-owned building located on a city-owned plaza in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana, I have witnessed firsthand the positive outcomes provided by Jose Romo and his team to keep our city safe and clean. Their services have not only provided for clean and protected environments but have also helped to ensure the continued integrity of a historically registered building and its surroundings. Jose's team is always quick in response to any issues - from cleaning up problems such as human waste that can become health issues; to assisting troubled unhoused individuals in finding safer and less publicly disruptive areas to collect themselves. Their interactions result in positive outcomes. The work their team does is complex and challenging at times. Still, I am always impressed with the kind and cheerful demeanors they bring while providing these services — always smiling and friendly, even when performing tasks most would find a bit overbearing at times. They have always greeted my team when in public in positive ways, and every engaged encounter with a member of Jose's team has been a true pleasure. Their excellent work is often unseen, as they are doing a great job and quick in response; they are incredibly positive representations of our community to those who live and work in our city and those who visit. I know there is talk of merchants of our downtown community handling their own clean-up and safety, but that is a very large ask and burden to place upon these individuals who have worked extremely hard through the pandemic and street care closures. Their attention should be focused on the success of their individual businesses that provide tax revenue and positive awareness for our city, and the city should continue to work with Jose and his team to ensure that our downtown business are supported in a way in which they have become accustom. With this background, the work of Jose Romo and his team continues to be a true asset to our community and the City of Santa Ana. They continually impress me with all that they do and the kindness that they bring.