Council extends security contract at Tenttown site to June 2027, corrects prior contract totals

City staff asked the council to approve Amendment No. 3 to the professional services agreement with SecureAll Security Corporation to continue overnight security at the Kent Hall parking lot (the site often referred to in the discussion as OTT/Tenttown). Staff said the amendment "increases the cumulative not to exceed contract amount to $767,000" and extends the term through June 30, 2027 to align with the anticipated completion of the permanent supportive housing project.

Council members probed the procurement history and whether there had been a competitive RFP. Staff and the city attorney explained the contract was started as an emergency measure in 2024 and is not governed by the California statute that mandates qualifications-based selection for design-type professional services; the city could approve a non-competitive amendment by exception. Council also cited continuity concerns: staff said replacing a familiar provider could cause harm to residents who have built rapport with current security officers. After discussion the council moved to approve the amendment; the roll call vote recorded four yes votes and one no (Mayor Pro Tem May voted no).