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• Carlos Perea, noted that when jail was built it was not intended to hold non- <br />residents. <br />• James Kendrick, commented that City has successfully managed a jail since <br />1997. <br />• Hairo Cortes, concerned with contractor selected — specialty is to profit from <br />inmates which is counter to purpose of City owned detention center. <br />Council discussion ensued <br />Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, reuse study needs to evaluate both Type 1 and Type 2 <br />jails if facility remains a detention facility and include clear indicators; current <br />Type 2 not sustainable nor core service; staff to consider Cook County Mental <br />Health program as model for potential reuse; taxpayers have been subsidizing <br />jail. <br />Acting City Manager Mouet, noted that Type 1 jail is sustainable. <br />Councilmember Solorio, supports reuse option as suggested by Mayor Pro Tem <br />Martinez - reentry programs to include substance abuse, mental health etc. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento, thanked staff for agendizing item for Council <br />consideration; concerned that only two firms submitted RFQ; study should be <br />comprehensive; noted that matter has been reviewed at Council committee level. <br />Jorge Garcia, Senior Management Assistant, presented staff report. <br />Councilmember Tinajero, note that Type 2 jail not warranted; need to make <br />decisions for public benefit; supports mental health facility as possible option. <br />Councilmember Benavides, concerned that only two firms submitted proposal; <br />comprehensive review needed. <br />Senior Management Assistant Garcia, indicated that company has extensive <br />experience in area. <br />Mayor Pulido, provided historical account of intent of jail and funding; noted that <br />Orange County bankruptcy in 1994 had ripple effect on services provided and all <br />cities had to reevaluate services. <br />Councilmember Villegas, concurred with Mayor Pulido's comments. <br />FRIENDLY AMEDMENT TO MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the <br />Clerk of the Council to execute a one-year agreement with Vanir <br />Construction Management, Inc., for the period of April 5, 2017 through April <br />4, 2018, in the amount of $103,155, plus an additional project contingency <br />of $21,845, for a total not to exceed cost of $125,000 and expand scope of <br />service to include all options, subject to non -substantive changes <br />approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 APRIL 4, 2017 <br />