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My last call (7:44 pm) was to Santa Ana Police to report that there appeared to be the start of the encampment on Lyon and First by the Motel 6 from those remaining from Saturday, as well as around the DMV Building on the McClay St. side. Monday 3/27 - 9 am-12 pm I was returning home from a medical appointment and turned into First St. I called City Net (9: 10 am) to report that the encampment from last night was still present with about 3 individuals. I circled back later and observed two cars parked and running by the sidewalk. I also called the Santa Ana Police Department (9:04 am) to report an individual was either dead or sleeping on the sidewalk by the area around the El Cortez Hotel. Both City Net and Santa Ana PD did call me back. Officer Rosales of SAPD told me that they could not identify such a person. I told him about the situation on First St. and he stated he would stay in the area and keep a presence until he was otherwise called. He seemed very helpful and professional, as well as concerned. Amanda from City Net called. She is a Case Manager. She told me that they could not do anything to address the encampment and the Police Department cannot move them from the Sidewalk because being homeless is not a Crime. She also informed that they could do nothing to the persons at the location as they did not have ties to the City and would not be able to use Luminati. She told me that is a police decision and out of the hands of City Net. She also told me that the County Shelter currently has a minimum 2 month waiting list. Therefore, City Net can provide no assistance on a short term placement. I requested to her that the City Net should be proactive on First Street at this time due to a higher number of transients than what is normal vs waiting for calls. They might not have an impact but it is better than waiting for a call or report to come in. My caregiver also reported that early this morning she called Santa Ana PD to report an individual drinking and then exposing himself to 2222 East First St senior residents, at the bus Stop, located on the West end of First and Tustin. Comments There is a mixed message on access to Lumanati. It was reported at the last Council meeting by staff, following a question by Mayor Pro tem Lopez, that no one to his knowledge has been denied access to Lumanati. This is in conflict with City Net's statement to me that unless someone has a 90 day relationship within the city, they cannot use Lumanati. 2