Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026040689
Public Agency
City of El Centro
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/15/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras on behalf of El Centro Police Department. The installation consists of a 12' X SQRD REDITORQUE breakaway pole with a camera and solar panel mounted to the pole with limited ground disturbance consisting of the pole, and 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.
Contact Information
Name
Richard A. Gabat
Agency Name
El Centro Police Department
Job Title
Lieutenant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project / Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Woodland Ln, Main St.
State Highways
86
Other Location Info
Location Name Latitude Longitude
-#92 4th S of Woodland Ln - NB 32.758724, -115.551914
#93 4th S of Woodland Ln - SB 32.758286, -115.552094
#98 S 4th St @ Main St - NB 32.792986, -115.552393
#100 S 4th St@ Main St - SB 32.792675, -115.552647
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(e)
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)
County Clerk
Imperial
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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