Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Mohan, City Manager
AGENDA DATE: March 4, 2025
TITLE: BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING
SHOPPING CENTER SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
(REPORT OF: CITY MANAGER)
TITLE SUMMARY: Background information regarding shopping center security requirements
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Review background information regarding the shopping center security requirements and provide any necessary direction.
SUMMARY
This report provides background information regarding shopping center security requirements.
BACKGROUND
Currently, pursuant to Municipal Code section 9.08.270, the city requires the current development standards for the d evelopment of new shopping centers that meet the specified criteria:
§ 9.08.270 Security plan and on-site security requirements.
A. For newly constructed commercial centers larger than two acres and multifamily projects of 51 dwelling units or mo re, a detailed security plan shall be submitted to the city for review and approval prior to building permit.
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B. At a minimum, the security plan shall include the following to ensure security of the site.
1. Security surveillance cameras and a video recording system must be installed to monitor all doors into and out of the buildings on the site, the parking lot, loading areas, and all exterior sides of the property adjacent to the public rights -of-way.
The cameras and recording system must be of adequate quality, color rendition, and resolution to allow the identification of any individual present on the site.
2. Professionally and centrally monitored fire, sprinkler, robbery, and burglar alarm systems must be installed as required and maintained in good working condition.
The alarm system must include a private security company that is required to respond to every alarm.
C. Through the security plan, the city may require details regarding staffing and deployment of security for a commercial center larger than two acres, and if deemed necessary for the purposes of security, the city may require that the property owner maintain the services of a private security company to monitor the buildings and parking areas based on the specific facts and circumstances associated with the site. (Ord. 984 § 3, 2022)
DISCUSSION
On February 4, 2025, Council motioned to bring this item before Council to discuss shopping center security requirements. This report is simply intended to provide the City Council with the information that is currently codified in the Municipal Code. This report is not intended to provide a recommendation on this issue.
FISCAL IMPACT
None with any action of this item.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Brian Mohan Brian Mohan
City Manager City Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and
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executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_CM_SHOPPING_CENTER_SECURITY_REQUIREME
NTS.docx
Attachment
s:
Final
Approval
Date:
Feb 26, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Patty Rodriguez
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Patty Rodriguez