Menlo Park Police Department - CEQA NOE - ALPR Project in Caltrans Row
Summary
SCH Number
2026041021
Public Agency
City of Menlo Park
Document Title
Menlo Park Police Department - CEQA NOE - ALPR Project in Caltrans Row
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/22/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the installation of a Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) camera on behalf of the City of Menlo Park Police Department. The installation includes a camera and solar panel mounted to an existing traffic signal or streetlight pole within public right-of-way. No ground disturbance, trenching, new pole installation, or expansion of facility capacity is proposed. The purpose of the installation is to assist law enforcement in identifying vehicles associated with criminal activity. The beneficiaries of the project include law enforcement and the public at large, as the installation supports public safety objectives within the City of Menlo Park.
Contact Information
Name
David Norris
Agency Name
City of Menlo Park Police Department
Job Title
Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Menlo Park
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Citywide
Zip
94025
Other Location Info
#22 W/B Bayfront Expy@ Willow Rd: 37.482224073666 -122.150617908296
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 - Existing Facilities), the project consists of the minor alteration of an existing public facility involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Section 15301 (b) applies to existing highways, streets. sidewalks, and related facilities. The proposed project involves mounting ALPR equipment to an existing traffic signal or streetlight pole within public right-of-way. The installation does not expand the physical footprint of the facility, does not increase roadway capacity, and does not result in ground disturbance. The project constitutes a minor alteration of an existing public facility with no expansion of use and therefore qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEOA Guidelines Section 15301.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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