To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOE HOFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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ADOPT BY 4/5THS VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2507-048, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $265,901 IN ADDITIONAL GRANT YEAR 2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS FUND
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 60-UNIT MODULAR ANTI-VEHICLE BARRIER SYSTEM WITH STORAGE AND TRANSPORT TRAILER FROM ADVANCED SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,660 THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT AND UTILIZING STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT AND SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (SLESF) FUNDS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is a multi-year, federal grant program designed to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. Funding originates from the federal government and is distributed to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), which then allocates the funds to counties, which ultimately award grant funds to local jurisdictions.
The City was a subrecipient of Los Angeles County for the 2021 SHSP grant award cycle in the amount of $172,000, for which the performance period has been extended through July 31, 2025. At this time, only $72,000 of the original grant award has been appropriated. The original award included projects for law enforcement software and special investigations personnel costs.
Los Angeles County informed the City that there is an available fund balance from the 2021 SHSP grant cycle of $165,901. The City has the opportunity to utilize these specific funds for the purchase of a modular anti-vehicle barrier system which can be deployed at various City Special Events to protect the public and secure event spaces. The cost of the system, which includes 60 barriers that can interconnect, a storage and transport trailer, including freight charges, is $171,660.
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a resolution appropriating the additional 2021 SHSP funds, including the original $100,000 not previously utilized, plus the additional $165,901, for a total amount of $265,901, and authorize the purchase of the anti-vehicle barrier system through a cooperative purchasing agreement.
BACKGROUND
SHSP grants assist public safety agencies with the purchase of equipment that aids in the prevention and response to potential terrorist threats. On May 19, 2025, Los Angeles County informed the City that there is $165,901 of remaining available funds from the 2021 SHSP grant year, which is comprised of unspent funds from other jurisdictions. Rather than loose the funding, Los Angeles County offers the amount to any jurisdiction with an existing grant agreement that can utilize the money within the extended deadline.
The City will use the funds to purchase a modular anti-vehicle barrier system for use during the City’s Special Events, such as the Superbowl 10K, Riviera Village Festival, and Beachlife. Anti-vehicle barriers are a permitted expenditure for SHSP, and Los Angeles County has extended the 2021 SHSP grant year performance period to July 31, 2025, allowing the City to make the purchase under the existing 2021 SHSP agreement as an approved modification.
Staff researched various types of barrier systems and came to the conclusion that portable, modular barriers would allow the Department to be flexible and adapt to the various events happening throughout the City. Modular barriers can be easily relocated to meet the needs of each event and can be set up quickly, making them an ideal option.
Portable barriers can also serve in other capacities for the Police Department. During accident investigations, these barriers can provide scene security and extra protection to officers at the site by providing temporary visual cover as well as traffic control. They can also be used to create perimeters, allowing officers to manage who enters or exits a designated area to enhance coordinated response efforts.
Advanced Security Technologies (AST) is the direct manufacturer of the MVB 3X modular vehicle barrier system and also provides a specialized storage and transport trailer. The system is US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act designated, meeting all safety standards and requirements.
The system includes 60 anti-vehicle barriers, which can be deployed individually, or be interconnected to expand the coverage width. The barriers are tested and certified to stop up to 16,500 lb. vehicles and trucks. The purchase also includes a trailer for storage and transport. The modular system can be expanded by purchasing additional individual barrier units. The size, portability, and versatility of MVB 3X system makes it an ideal option to fit the City’s various needs. Additionally, the individual units can be carried, assembled, and dismantled by a single person, simplifying the ease of use in comparison to other bulkier options.
The anti-vehicle barrier system will be purchased utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) which structured its bid to allow other California agencies to utilize their competitive purchasing process. As such, the City receives competitive pricing without having to undertake an independent request for proposal process which will allow the Police Department to capitalize on the surplus SHSP grant funding. The cooperative purchasing agreement with AST for modular vehicle barriers is valid through December 31, 2025, and includes specific contract clauses that are required when utilizing federal funds.
COORDINATION
The Resolution appropriating the grant funds has been reviewed as to form by the City Attorney’s Office. The amounts within the resolution have been verified by the Financial Services Department. The cooperative purchasing agreement has been reviewed by Financial Services as well as the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The budget modification includes the $100,000 portion of the original 2021 SHSP grant award not previously appropriated, along with the additional $165,901 of available remaining funds, for an amount of $265,901. This brings the City’s total 2021 SHSP grant award to $337,901.
$172,000 of the total grant award is reserved for other, previously approved, project expenditures. The additional $165,901 will be applied towards the anti-vehicle barrier system. The barrier system has a total cost of $171,660. The remaining $5,759 in necessary funding is available through the Police Department’s annual Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) appropriation. No General Funds will be used to support the proposed purchase.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Reso - No. CC-2507-048 Appropriating $265,901 in Additional 2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant Year Funds
• Quote - AST Modular Vehicle Barrier System, June 10, 2025
• AST Modular Vehicle Barrier System Brochure
• Agmt - Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Advanced Security Technologies, LLC, Kern County Superintendent of Schools
• 2021 SHSP Subrecipient Agreement with Los Angeles County
• Agmt - State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement Grant Year 2021
• Email - Los Angeles County, Confirming 2021 SHSP Regarding the Opportunity to Reallocate Funding