TECHNOLOGYREJECTED

Lakewood City Council Minutes March 2026

Lakewood Rejects Extension of Flock Camera Pilot

$332,600 for initial 12-month term; renewal term annual service cost $289,150City of LakewoodFLOCK SAFETY INCMarch 24, 2026

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Description

Lakewood City Council considered but ultimately rejected a motion to extend its pilot project agreement with Flock Safety, Inc. for license plate reader and video camera services, which was proposed at $332,600 for an initial 12‑month term and $289,150 for an additional 12‑month service renewal. The Council vote failed 2–3 after extensive public testimony and discussion of privacy, oversight, and contract terms.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$332,600 for initial 12-month term; renewal term annual service cost $289,150

Vendor

FLOCK SAFETY INC

Agency

City of Lakewood, CA

Contract Type

TECHNOLOGY

Document Date

March 24, 2026

Contract Term

Initial 12-month pilot project term with 59 License Plate Readers and 10 video cameras; potential 12-month renewal term for annual service only

Renewal Info

Proposed structure included an initial 12‑month pilot term with cameras, installation, and 5‑year LPR data retention, followed by a 12‑month renewal term for annual service only at $289,150. Council members indicated opposition to automatic renewal clauses, and Flock agreed in principle to a one‑year term with no automatic renewal, but the extension motion failed so no new term was approved.