Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026051235
Public Agency
Mendocino County
Document Title
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR) Camera Installation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/29/2026
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 Round Valley Indian Tribal Police. 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 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 and help make Mendocino County a safer community.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Merrifield
Agency Name
Round Valley Indian Tribal Police
Job Title
MMIP Program Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
95428
State Highways
162
Airports
Round Valley Airport
Schools
Round Valley Elementary
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). 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
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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