TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Service Manager
PREPARED BY: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Service Manager
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Flock Camera Update
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive and file update.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On August 15, 2023, the City Council approved a five (5) year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. and approved an additional appropriation of $5,500 in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund Operating Budget for FY 2023/24 (Vote: 5-0)1.
On August 20, 2024, the City Council approved the addition of the Enhanced License Plate Reader package, appropriated an additional $15,000 in the FY 2024-25 Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund Operating Budget (Vote: 5-0)2.
On June 3, 2025, the City Council adopted Joint Resolution No. 25-4837, MLB 25-201; CSD 25-285, RSA 25-35, MHA 25-45 approving the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025/26 and 2026/27, Authorizing Unassigned Fund Balances to be Set Aside in Various Operating and Sustainability Reserves, Approve the use of Previously Set Aside Sustainability Reserves and Authorize the Transfer of Those Funds (Vote: 5-0).3
On September 16, 2025, the City Council approved the purchase of new Flock Cameras from Flock Group, Inc. for California Oaks Sports Park and Torrey Pines Park, amended the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-27 Operating Budget, and authorized the City Manger to execute all related documents and request orders.4
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Provide a high level of innovative public safety.
BACKGROUND
History
Over the past 20 months, California Oaks Sports Park has experienced a sustained pattern of vandalism and graffiti, resulting in repeated damage to public facilities, increased maintenance costs, and interruptions to community use. The park has also been the site of criminal activity that directly impacts the safety of young residents and families, including a law enforcement sting operation in whic...
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