Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026031245
Public Agency
City of Walnut Creek
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/27/2026
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 Walnut Creek PD. The installation consists of a camera and solar panel (to power the camera) mounted .to an existing traffic signal pole with no ground disturbance. 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 the City of Walnut Creek a safer community.
Contact Information
Name
Jeff Slater
Agency Name
Walnut Creek PD
Job Title
Chief of Police
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project / Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Walnut Creek
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Ygnacio Valley Rd
Zip
94596-4025
Total Acres
<1
State Highways
I-680
Railways
Walnut Creek BaRT Station/Tracks
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15301(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, this project is exempt from further CEQA Review. Section 15301(b) 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 15301(b). As such, this project can be considered a new, small facility under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines with no further CEQA review required.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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