Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: June 16, 2026
TITLE: DISCUSSION TO EVALUATE LAYERED SECURITY
MEASURES TO ENHANCE SAFETY AT CITY HALL
(REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS) ( DISTRICT: DISTRICT
1)
TITLE SUMMARY: Discussion To Evaluate Potential Layered Security Screening Technologies, And Consider Implementing A Pilot Program, Including Policy Direction, Technology,
Infrastructure Requirements, Staffing, Fiscal Impact s, Security Assessment
DISTRICT: District 1
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the staff report regarding the evaluation of potential security screening technologies and metal detection systems as part of the City’s broader layered security approach for public facilities; and
2. Consider implementing a pilot prog ram to evaluate the effectiveness and impacts of metal detectors; and
3. Provide direction to staff following a motion, second, and vote by the City Council.
SUMMARY
This staff report is presented to facilitate discussion regarding potential enhancements to safety and security at public facilities , including options, operational impacts, and long -
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term feasibility before any implementation decisions are considered.
This initiative is part of the City of Moreno Valley’s ongoing efforts to improve safety for residents, visitors , elected officials, and employees while maintaining accessible and welcoming public facilities . S taff is evaluating security screening technologies as one component of a broader layered -security approach. No procurement or implem entation action is being requested at this time.
DISCUSSION
The City of Moreno Valley is committed to maintaining safe and accessible public facilities for residents, visitors, elected officials, and employees. While City facilities currently employ a variety of security measures, including surveillance systems, access controls, and security personne l, the City remains committed to maintaining public facilities that are both safe and welcoming. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security at public facilities, staff are evaluating security screening technologies as one component of a broader layered-security approach.
This item was taken before the Public Safety Sub Committee (PSSC) on May 19, 2026, where a motion was approved to bring forward a discussion item to the City Council, including consideration of a pilot program specific to City Hall and the Council Chambers.
The City Council may wish to continue evaluating layered-security measures intended to enhance safety while maintaining welcoming and accessible public facilities for employees, elected officials, residents, and visitors. Any potential implementation would also require evaluation of available screening technologies.
Staff may assess traditional walk-through metal detectors, which represent a proven and lower-cost technology commonly used in government facilities, but may involve slower screening processes, increased nuisance alarms, and more staffing-intensive operations.
Traditional systems generally range from approximately $6,000 to $15,000 per screening lane, excluding infrastructure and staffing costs.
Staff may also evaluate AI -assisted screening systems that provide faster throughput, reduced false alarms, and a less intrusive visitor experience, but ge nerally involve significantly higher acquisition costs, ongoing subscription expenses, and increased infrastructure requirements. AI-assisted systems may range from approximately $75,000 to $200,000 or more per installation, in addition to annual software, maintenance, construction, and staffing expenses.
Potential implementation may also require facility modifications and infrastructure improvements to accommodate screening operations. Considerations may include designated queueing areas, controlled public entry points, electrical and network connectivity, ADA -compliant access routes, emergency egress requirements, and impacts on customer service operations and public meeting access. Operational staffing requirements would also be a consideration. Depending on the scope of implementation and technology selected, the City may need to evaluate staffing models involving existing personnel, contracted security services, additional staffing resources, or hybrid
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approaches. Traditional screening systems may requir e greater staffing interaction and secondary screening procedures, while AI-assisted technologies may improve throughput but still require trained personnel for monitoring, incident response, and operational oversight.
Given the complexity of these conside rations, staff recommends that the City Council provide policy direction regarding desired security objectives and authorize a comprehensive security assessment to evaluate facility needs, technology options, infrastructure requirements, staffing impacts, operational feasibility, and associated costs.
Staff further recommends consideration of a phased pilot program prior to any broader implementation in order to evaluate effectiveness, operational impacts, and community response before determining whether citywide deployment is appropriate.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Consider a pilot program to evaluate layered security measures such as threat detection systems to enhance safety while maintaining accessible and welcoming public facilities. Staff recommends this alternative.
2. Do not consider a pilot program to evaluate layered security measures such as threat detection systems to enhance safety while maintaining accessible and welcoming public facilities. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no costs associated with this discussion item. However, future costs could be incurred by the City if it moves forward with the option to consider a pilot program to evaluate layered security measures, such as threat detection systems to enhance safety while maintaining accessible and welcoming public facilities.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Serina Contreras Melissa Walker, P.E.
Senior Management Analyst Public Works Director/City Engineer Concurred By: Concurred By:
Joseph Mattox Johncito “John” Peraza
Fleet and Facilities Maintenance Division Manager Assistant to the City Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
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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_PW_FFM_DISCUSSIONSECURITYSCREENINGS.d
ocx
Attachments
:
Final
Approval
Date:
Jun 10, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez