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Date: April 21, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Ted Stevens, Community Services Director
Aram Chaparyan, City Manager
By: Brent Rivas, Administrative Analyst | [email protected] Jamie Le, Assistant to the City Manager | [email protected] Subject: Community Services and City Manager – Approve First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Unarmed Security Guard Services. Expenditure:
Not-to-Exceed $137,796.34 (General Fund).
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the Community Services Director and City Manager that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Citiguard, Inc. of West Hills, CA (C2024-099), in the amount of $137,796.34, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $684,211.78, for unarmed security guard services.
FUNDING
Funding is available in the fiscal year 2025-26 General Fund Community Services Department Operating Budget and is anticipated to be available in subsequent fiscal years.
DISCUSSION
On June 18, 2024, City Council awarded a contract services agreement to Citiguard, Inc. of West Hills, CA (Attachment 1), in the amount of $546,415.44 to provide unarmed security guard services at City Hall, the Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market, and Katy Geissert Civic Center Library for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027.
Upon review of the agreement, staff identified that the maximum annual service hours allocated for the Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market and the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library were underestimated. As a result, revisions to the maximum annual hours and associated costs are necessary to accurately reflect operational needs.
The revised maximum annual hours, compared to the originally approved allocations, and the associated costs are summarized as follows:
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Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market
Contract
Year
Original
Maximum
Annual Hours
Original
Not-to-Exceed
Annual Cost
Revised
Maximum
Annual Hours
Revised
Not-to-Exceed
Annual Cost
Year 1 780 $23,400.00 781 $23,443.80
Year 2 780 $24,102.00 840 $25,956.00
Year 3 780 $24,819.60 832 $26,474.24
Katy Geissert Civic Center Library
Contract
Year
Original
Maximum
Annual Hours
Original
Not-to-Exceed
Annual Cost
Revised
Maximum
Annual Hours
Revised
Not-to-Exceed
Annual Cost
Year 1 1,883 $56,490.00 2265 $67,956.30
Year 2 1,833 $56,639.70 2384 $73,665.60
Year 3 1,833 $58,326.06 2384 $75,858.88
Citiguard, Inc. continues to provide satisfactory service to the City and has consistently met the City’s operational needs. Based on current demand, staff is also proposing to add one (1) additional security guard for enhanced security services at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library and to support various programming activities at the Cultural Arts Center.
The additional service hours and associated costs for the addition of one security guard, effective May 1, 2026, are as follows:
Katy Geisser Civic Center Library and Cultural Arts Center Contract Year Maximum Annual Hours Total Not-to-Exceed Cost Year 2 400 $12,360.00
Year 3 2384 $75,858.88
Accordingly, staff recommends that City Council approve a first amendment to the contract services agreement with Citiguard, Inc. of West Hills, CA (C2024-099), in the amount of $137,796.34, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $684,211.78, for unarmed security guard services.
ATTACHMENTS
1. First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement C2024-099
2. Contract Services Agreement C2024-099
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT (C2024-099)
This First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement C2024-099 (the “First Amendment”) is made and entered into as of May 1, 2026, by and between the CITY OF TORRANCE, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and Citiguard, Inc., a California Corporation (“CONTRACTOR”).
RECITALS:
A. The CITY previously circulated a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for Security Guard Services, RFP No. B2024-04 (the “RFP”).
B. CONTRACTOR submitted a Proposal in response to the RFP. In its Proposal, the CONTRACTOR represented that it was qualified to perform those services requested in the RFP. Based upon its review of all Proposals submitted in response to the RFP, the CITY awarded the Agreement to CONTRACTOR.
C. On July 1, 2024, the CITY and CONTRACTOR entered into Contract Services Agreement C2024-099 (the "Agreement"), to perform those services in an amount not to exceed $546,415.44 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) separate options to extend the term for one (1) year per option exercised.
D. Upon review of the Agreement, the maximum annual number of hours for the Torrance Certified Farmer’s Market and Katy Geissert Civic Center Library were not accurately accounted for and an additional security guard position to be shared between the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library and classroom/museum area at the Cultural Arts Center was needed. The Updated Maximum Annual Number of Hours, Additional Services, and Associated Costs are set forth in Exhibit C attached here.
E. The CITY is satisfied with the level of service provided by CONTRACTOR.
F. CITY and CONTRACTOR now wish to amend the Agreement increasing the CONTRACTOR’s compensation by $137,796.34 for a new not-to-exceed sum of $684,211.78.
AGREEMENT:
1. Paragraph 1, entitled “Service to be Performed by Contractor”, is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR will provide the services and install those materials listed in CONTRACTOR’s Proposal submitted in response to the RFP. A copy of the RFP is attached as Exhibit A. A copy of the Proposal is attached as Exhibit B. CONTRACTOR will also provide the additional services listed in Exhibit C.”
ATTACHMENT 1
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2. Paragraph 3, entitled “Compensation”, subparagraph A, entitled “Contractor’s Fee”, is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“3. COMPENSATION.
A. CONTRACTOR’s Fee.
For services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONTRACTOR will be paid in accordance with the compensation schedule set forth in the Proposal, provided, however, that in no event will the total amount of money paid CONTRACTOR, for services initially contemplated by this Agreement, exceed the sum of $684,211.78 (“Agreement Sum”), unless otherwise first approved in writing by CITY.”
3. Except as expressly amended by this First Amendment, in all other respects, the Agreement is ratified, reaffirmed and remains in full force and effect.
CITY OF TORRANCE,
a municipal corporation
_______________________________
George K. Chen, Mayor
Citiguard, Inc., a California Corporation
By: ___________________________
Sami Nomair, CEO/President
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN
City Attorney
By: ____________________________
Jennifer Vicente Guerrero
Deputy City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit C Updated Maximum Annual Number of Hours, Additional Services and Associated Costs
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UPDATED MAXIMUM ANNUAL NUMBER OF HOURS,
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED COSTS
[TO BE ATTACHED]
5 Annual Composite Hourly
Rate
Maximum Annual Number of
Hours for Katy Geissert Civic
Center Library Location
Total Not to Exceed
Annual Cost
(Composite rate multiplied by maximum
number of hours)
$30.00 (Year 1) 2265.21 $67,956.30
$30.90 (Year 2) 2384 $73,665.60
$31.82 (Year 3) 2384 $75,858.88
*Note: Information provided above is for the existing security guard to accurately account hours and costs.
*Note: Information provided above is for the existing security guard to accurately account hours and costs.
Annual Composite Hourly
Rate
Maximum Annual Number of
Hours for Katy Geissert Civic
Center Library and Cultural
Arts Center Location
Total Not to Exceed
Annual Cost
(Composite rate multiplied by maximum
number of hours)
$30.00 (Year 1) - -
$30.90 (Year 2) 400 $12,360.00
$31.82 (Year 3) 2384 $75,858.88
*Note: Information provided above is for the addition of a security guard to the contract.
Hours: Provide uniformed, unarmed security guard services between the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library and the Cultural Arts Center (3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503) six (6) days per week, excluding Library holidays and closed days.
Mondays and Wednesday – 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the library only; 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. split patrol between library and Cultural Arts Center; Closing the library at 8:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the library only; Closing the library at 6:00 p.m.;
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cultural Arts Center only.
Saturdays – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. split patrol between library and Cultural Arts Annual Composite Hourly
Rate
Maximum Annual Number of
Hours for Torrance Certified
Farmers’ Market Location
Total Not to Exceed
Annual Cost
(Composite rate multiplied by maximum
number of hours)
$30.00 (Year 1) 781.46 $23,443.80
$30.90 (Year 2) 840 $25,956.00
$31.82 (Year 3) 832 $26,474.24
Torrance Public Library (Katy Geissert Civic Center Library) and Cultural Arts Center Torrance Public Library - Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Community Services Department – Torrance Certified Farmers’ Marker 6 Center; Closing the library at 5:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cultural Arts Center only.
StaƯing: One (1) additional security guard required for each day.
Duties (including but are not limited to the following):
Patrol by foot, the inside of the library and Cultural Arts Center, and maintain visibility with patrons and staƯ, paying special attention to isolated corners, for the duration of the shift. Patrol by foot, the outside perimeter of the Cultural Arts Center approximately once every hour. Write incident reports as required.
Escort patrons or staƯ to their vehicle on an as requested basis. Upon arrival each day, the security guard will check in to determine which Cultural Arts Center and library staƯ are in charge.
Check with each service desk to see if there are any issues of concern. Prior to the library closing, the security guard will check all three levels of the library to see how many patrons are still in the building and assist with ushering individuals out of the building. At library closing, the security guard will assist staƯ in sweeping each level and report information to the person in charge.
At Cultural Arts Center closing, the security guard will assist in sweeping each classroom and report information to the staƯ in charge.
Throughout the shift, the security guard will identify any unattended minors who may need assistance and escort minor(s) to the staƯ person in charge, Enforce the Library’s Standard of Behavior, Unattended Child Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy (with the assistance of staƯ).
Assist with the evacuations of the building in an emergency and perform duties to ensure safety of all building occupants.
Under the direction of Library/Cultural Arts Center personnel, the security guard will respond to and assist with any potential volatile or emergency situations, including assisting in the de- escalation of situations and/or calling appropriate public safety or emergency personnel to assist.
Please note that the City will not provide and does not require the use of security vehicle for this location. 7 ATTACHMENT 2
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