To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
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APPROVE A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SABLE COMPUTER, INC., DBA KEEP IT SIMPLE INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF VERKADA CLOUD VIDEO MANAGEMENT LICENSES, REPLACEMENT HARDWARE, INTEGRATION SERVICES, AND CAMERA REPLACEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $255,000 FOR THE TERM JULY 16, 2025 THROUGH JULY 16, 2030.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that Council approve a five-year agreement with Sable Computer, Inc. DBA Keep IT Simple Inc., for the provision of Verkada cloud-based video management software licenses and services. The project includes the replacement of aging on-premise recording hardware and software using Verkada's Command Connector and the installation of new cameras to replace end-of-life units at the Redondo Beach Police Department Jail and surrounding areas. The total cost of the project over five years will not exceed $255,000. This modernization effort will improve system reliability, increase video retention capacity, and transition the City to a cloud-based solution with predictable annual costs.
BACKGROUND
For over two decades, the Redondo Beach Police Department has utilized a legacy on-premise video management system (VMS) provided by ONSSI to operate security cameras throughout City facilities. These include primary deployments at the Police Station, Jail, Police Annex, and substations, as well as selected locations such as the North Branch Library, Public Works Yard, City Hall, Transit Center, and the Redondo Beach Pier.
Over time, the system has expanded on an as-needed basis but remains dependent on outdated software and hardware. The current system has increasingly experienced service outages, particularly impacting police operations, due to failing camera and server hardware. Additionally, storage capacity is limited to approximately 30 days of video retention.
The proposed upgrade will:
* Transition the City's VMS to a secure, cloud-b...
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