1248191 - Watsonville PD
Summary
SCH Number
2026030151
Public Agency
City of Watsonville
Document Title
1248191 - Watsonville PD
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/4/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of a Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) camera to be installed on behalf of the Watsonville Police Department. The installation consists of a 13' X SQRD REDITORQUE pole with a camera and solar panel (to power the camera) mounted to the pole with minimal limited ground disturbance consisting of the pole concrete caisson. 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. The beneficiaries of the project are both law enforcement and the public at large as this installation will serve public safety interests and help make Santa Cruz County a safer community.
Contact Information
Name
Donny Thul
Agency Name
Watsonville Police Department
Job Title
Captain
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Watsonville
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Blackburn Dr, Bridge St, Industrial Dr, Green Valley Rd, Sakata Ln
Zip
95076
Total Acres
<1
Parcel #
7 Locations
State Highways
CA-129, CA-152
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(e)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15303( e) of 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 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
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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