Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading Camera Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025110677
Public Agency
City of Avenal
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading Camera Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/18/2025
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading cameras to be installed on behalf of the Avenal Police Department. The installation consists of a 12' X SQRD REDITORQUE pole with a camera and solar panel mounted to the pole with minimal ground disturbance consisting of the 12" by 48" pole anchor. The purpose of the installation is to provide law enforcement with the ability to detect license plates associated with criminal activity and to assist law enforcement with intercepting these vehicles.
Contact Information
Name
Cecilio Velasco
Agency Name
City of Avenal
Job Title
Chief of Police
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Avenal
Counties
Kings
Regions
Citywide
Other Information
P#001 E Laneva Blvd @ W San Joaquin St
P#002 E Laneva Blvd @ Salem Ave SB
P#003 Skyline Blvd @ Hydril Rd
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR § 15303(3). New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, this project is exempt from further CEQA Review. Section 15303(e) specifically refers to New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures including accessory structures, and the footprint of the proposed installation of the pole, camera, and solar panel is very minimal compared to the other classes of exemptions listed in Section 15303(e). As such, this project can be considered a new, small facility under Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines with no further CEQA review required.
County Clerk
Kings
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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