Award to SDI Presence (about $8.3 million plus 3% contingency, three-year term, about 270 added cameras) failed 2-6. Staff described on-premises storage, automatic deletion, audit logging and consequences for misuse. One member asked to pause for camera locations and policies on access and AI; a speaker questioned the need given safety scores.
The 2027 technology plan includes $5.1 million for building security and access upgrades. Staff said the camera and access scope is not locked and will return for council direction in November.
Item M1: award of RFP 25-030 to SDI Presence LLC (three-year term, not to exceed $8.5 million plus 3% contingency) approved 9-0, reversing the 2-6 outcome of 2026-09-01. A public-forum speaker opposed AI camera infrastructure on privacy grounds.
Recorded action on item 26-1269 reads "approved as amended": scope limited to the Category 1 cameras plus only the Category 2 cameras one council member identified on November 2, with that member's identified Category 1 cameras removed; not to exceed $8.5 million plus 3% contingency, three-year term. The City Manager may not execute until the final scope and amount are confirmed in writing, and the other Category 2 cameras are deferred to future budget years. Staff's options had been A at $8,689,094.02 and B at $8,189,320.02, each plus 3%. Final minutes are not yet posted.