Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026031117
Public Agency
City of Fremont
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/25/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of twenty-five Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras in Caltrans right of way throughout the City of Fremont. The cameras will be used by the City of Fremont Police Department for law enforcement. All twenty-five installations will consist of an ALPR attached to an existing traffic signal pole or light pole via steel band clamps. No new poles will be installed to support the equipment
Contact Information
Name
Jason Valdes
Agency Name
Fremont Police Department
Job Title
Senior Technology & Surveillance Detective
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
SR-84, SR-238, I-680, I-880,
Zip
94555
Total Acres
<1
Parcel #
25 locations
State Highways
84, 238
Railways
0
Airports
0
Schools
0
Waterways
0
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(e), 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is limited to the installation of small or minor equipment including a camera and wiring at
twenty-five existing utility pole locations within Caltrans right of way throughout the City of Fremont.
The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per without
limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities which exempts existing facilities
including exterior alterations such as electrical conveyances, and additions to existing structures.
The proposed project is also exempt from CEQA per CEQA Gudelines Section 15303, New Construction
of Conversion of Small Structures, which exempts installation of a limited number new small equipment
and structures, including utilities and street improvements.
The proposed project is also exempt from CEQA per CEQA Guidelines Section 15311, Accessory
Structures, which exempts the construction or placement of minor structures accessory or appurtenant to
existing facilities. Each of the foregoing provides and separate and independent basis for exemption.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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