25D - AGMT - SECURITY AT MAIN LIBRARY

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2015 TITLE: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICE AT THE SANTA ANA MAIN LIBRARY {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 1C} CITY MA 6 GER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 18' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with G4S Secure Solutions Inc., for an additional 20 hours of security guard services per week at the Main Public Library not to exceed $10,794, which includes 15% contingency for the remainder of the contract, ending on May 31, 2016, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Main Library has one security guard that provides services when the library is open Monday through Sunday. The addition of 20 hours per week will add a second security guard at key times and will help keep the library environment safe so that library staff can focus on providing a rich learning and wholesome environment for all library patrons to enjoy. The additional security guard service is part of the overall planning effort to enhance the safety and wholesomeness of the Main Library. Cost estimates are being developed to add additional surveillance cameras and custodial services to the Library in order to improve the learning environment in the Main Library. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the city's efforts to meet Goal #1 Community Safety, Objective #1 (Modernize the Community Policy philosophy to improve customer service, crime prevention and traffic /pedestrian /bicycle safety), Strategy C (Deliver crime prevention /community policing programs based on community policing plan). 25D -1