HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-07; Security Improvements at City Hall; Barberio, Gary| Pizzuto, HeatherTo the members of the:
CITY COUNCIL
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August 7, 2019
Council Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
John Maashoff, Public Works Manager~
Via: Elaine Lu key, Chief Operations Officer
Re : Security Improvements at City Hall
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Carlsbad
Memo ID# 2019086
This memorandum provides an update on upcoming security improvements planned for the
lobby of City Hall, located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive.
Background
The main lobby at City Hall currently serves the offices of the City Council and the City Manager.
Guests, staff and various service providers frequently use the main lobby area as they wait to
meet with staff and City Council Members. The Police Department has conducted a security
review of city facilities and has recommended security enhancements for this location.
Discussion
In an effort to provide a safe, professional, and comfortable experience for all users of the main
lobby area, city staff from the General Services Department of the Public Works Branch will be
implementing and overseeing safety improvements recommended by the Police Department to
enhance this area at City Hall. Some of the upcoming improvements will include the following:
• Extension of current lobby wall heights
• Addition of secured access and entryways
• Modification of reception desk
• Replacement of the glass mural wall with a drywall wall and new mural
• Addition of Americans with Disabilities Act {ADA) features at reception desk
City offices and services within City Hall will remain open during implementation of these
improvements. Construction work is primarily planned to occur before and after operating
hours and on weekends, to minimize impacts to staff and visitors during normal business hours.
Next Steps
Construction activity related to these improvements is expected to be initiated during summer
2019, and is estimated to be completed by the end of calendar year 2019. Public Works staff
Public Works Branch
General Services Department
405 Oak Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2980
Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
Aug. 7,2019
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will continue to provide status updates to City Council and to staff at City Hall as needed, or as
requested. For any additional questions during the implementation of these security
improvements, please direct your inquiries to Morgen Fry in the City Manager's Office.
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney