HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 23-2022 (22-94)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 23-2022
File Number: 22-94 Enactment Number: RES 23-2022
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF
STATIONARY AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE
READERS (ALPR) CAMERAS AT ENTRANCE AND
EXIT RAMPS THROUGHOUT SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO ALONG HIGHWAY 101 AND
INTERSTATES 380 AND 280 AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF THIS
RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce requested that City Council for
the City of South San Francisco (the "City") consider the implementation of Automatic License Plate
Reader (ALPR) cameras along Highways 101 and Interstates 380 and 280; and
WHEREAS, the ALPR Camera system is employed in many cities in San Mateo County,
demonstrating their reputation as an industry standard within law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, ALPR technology is a tool that police investigators can use to access near
real-time information to rapidly deploy officers in the field to locate and apprehend criminals; and
WHEREAS, the placement of ALPR cameras in more locations bolsters the capability of local
law enforcement to act and apprehend criminals swiftly, leading to deterrence in crime; and
WHEREAS, ALPR camera data collected is protected pursuant to state law; and
WHEREAS, ALPR data will be utilized by the City for the purpose of solving or deterring
property and serious crimes, not for the purpose of enforcement of minor traffic offenses; and
WHEREAS, the placement of 31 stationary ALPR cameras, at all entrance and exit ramps
along Highway 101 and Interstate 380 throughout the City will help to deter property and serious crimes;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to authorize the placement of 31 stationary ALPR
cameras, at all entrance and exit ramps along Highway 101 and Interstates 380 and 280 throughout
South San Francisco.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco hereby authorizes the placement of 31 stationary ALPR cameras, at all entrance and exit ramps
along Highway 101 and Interstates 380 and 280 throughout South San Francisco.
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File Number.- 22-94 Enactment Number. RES 23-2022
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to take any
actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution on behalf of the City Council, subject to
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
At a meeting of the City Council on 2/9/2022, a motion was made by Councilmember Flores,
seconded by Vice Mayor Nicolas, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nagales, Vice Mayor Nicolas, Councilmember Coleman, Councilmember
Flores, a d Councilmember Addiego
Attest by
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Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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