City Council to Consider $143,570 Contract with California Metro Patrol & EMS LLC for Increased Security at JRCC

The City Council on Monday will consider a proposed  $143,570 contract with California Metro Patrol & EMS LLC for security services at the Jackie Robinson Community Center (JRCC).

In August, a $24,999 purchase order contract was issued to California Metro Patrol for the security services at JRCC for a pilot period. 

The request for greater security presence at JRCC was sought by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department after safety-related incidents took place at the JRCC as people seeking services at the center increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

City staff wants the contract amended from $24,999 to $143,570, and extended through June 30, the end of the fiscal year.

“The California Metro Patrol is making a positive difference at JRCC,” a report on the request states. 

Staff said the amendment would help ensure the safety of city employees and program participants at JRCC. 

“In-person programming has now returned to JRCC which allows senior participants to enjoy daily recreation and art classes,” according to a city staff report. “The presence of California Metro Patrol provides an added level of safety and security for staff and senior participants of line dancing, aerobics, dance, and art classes.

“Therefore, it is in the City’s best interest to continue providing these security services through the end of this fiscal year, and to increase the purchase order contract by $118,580 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $143,570.” 

Staff is hopeful that the increased level of security will no longer be needed after the end of this fiscal year. 

The JRCC offers various community services, including immigration, small claims, and applications for government assistance programs for youth, families and seniors.