City Council

A. POLICE DEPARTMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONCEPTUAL DESIGN\nDISCUSSION\nThe San Gabriel Police Department building requires critical improvements to\nprovide a safe, efficient, and functional work environment for staff. Built in 1962,\nthe facility is outdated, lacks modern amenities, and no longer meets the\nstandards of a modern police department. The Department has grown\nsubstantially over the last several years and a modern facility is needed to keep\npace with the evolving landscape and needs of law enforcement. In July 2025,\nthe City contracted Griffin Structures to help prepare a Police Space Needs\nAssessment Study to evaluate options for constructing a new facility or\nrenovating and/or expanding the existing building. The study evaluated current\nand future Police Department facility space needs based on industry standards,\ntrends and best practices, and a comprehensive assessment of the existing\nfacility and the Department’s operational needs. Based on this, five general\nconcept alternatives were developed with preliminary cost estimates based\nupon an analysis of square footage and industry-specific construction cost\nestimates.\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Not a Project as\ndefined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.\nRecommended Action:\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Receive and file this final draft report;\n2. Review and discuss it in the broad context of potential future facility options,\ncapital improvement funding needs and related strategy decisions and\nactions; and\n3. Direct staff on any additional general information to be included in the final\nreport.