Supervisor Avalos moves to continue Cyprus Security contract amid controversy

Supervisor John Avalos asked the Board of Supervisors on March 31 to continue consideration of a contract with Cyprus Security to provide armed and unarmed security services to the Metropolitan Transportation Agency, citing continuing controversy around the agreement. The board continued the item to April 14 by motion and without objection.

Why it matters: The contract would authorize an estimated $38.3 million in security services over a three‑year term with an additional three‑year option. Avalos told colleagues he wanted more time to address concerns he described as circulating about the award.

The item appeared on the agenda as a resolution to approve a contract with Cyprus Security for approximately $38,300,000 for a three‑year term with a three‑year option. During the meeting, Avalos asked to continue the item “to the April 14 Board of Supervisors meeting” because of ongoing controversy. The motion was made, seconded by Supervisor Mark Farrell, and the clerk announced the item continued to April 14.

No final vote on the contract was taken at the March 31 meeting. The continuation schedules the item for the board’s April 14 meeting for further consideration or action.