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Torrance council weighs additional security for Armed Forces Day parade; staff proposes $180,000 option
Summary
Staff presented three security options for the Armed Forces Day parade, including a vendor-supported plan estimated at $180,000. Council members expressed support for enhancing safety and moved to concur with staff recommendations; procurement would follow municipal code requirements.
City staff presented security options for the upcoming Armed Forces Day parade and asked the Torrance City Council to provide direction on whether to adopt a vendor-supported security plan, use modified in-house resources, or take no additional action.
Jin Chen of the city manager's office told the council that staff researched security solutions after a recent out-of-area mass-casualty incident and had contacted Meridian Rapid Defense Group. Chen summarized three options for council consideration: "Option A is to approve the proposed security plan in the amount estimated at $180,000, which would provide…
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