CITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORTCITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with Flock Safety to Modify and Expand Services for Mobile Security Camera Trailers Meeting Date: March 10, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the existing agreement with Flock Safety, previously approved by the City Council on November 25, 2025, to expand services to include mobile security camera trailer rentals for a 12-month period to better support the City’s public safety objectives and ensure reliable, high-quality surveillance capabilities.
BACKGROUND:
On November 25, 2025, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements and amendments with various vendors, including Flock Group, Inc., for public safety technology services. Pursuant to this authorization, the City entered into an agreement with Flock Safety to provide technology services supporting crime prevention, investigation, and evidence collection Citywide. Since approval of the agreement, staff has evaluated operational needs related to mobile surveillance and has identified the need to amend the existing agreement to include rental and deployment of mobile security camera trailers.
Previously, on September 10, 2024, the City Council approved the rental of security camera trailers from Backstreet Surveillance for a twelve (12) month period. Their camera trailers were deployed at various locations throughout the City to deter criminal activity, suspicious behavior, illegal dumping, homeless encampments, and to assist with evidentiary footage collection.
DISCUSSION:
While the camera trailers have been utilized Citywide during the approved rental period, staff has experienced ongoing operational and performance issues with the Backstreet Surveillance equipment. These issues have included, but are not limited to, cameras being unable to reliably record or retrieve footage, delays in repairs, and damaged or malfunctioning parts that were not addressed in a timely manner. As a result, the City has not been satisfied with the overall performance and reliability of the camera trailers. To address these concerns and evolving operational needs, staff is requesting approval to amend the existing agreement with Flock Safety to expand the scope of services to include mobile security camera trailer rentals. Flock Safety has been identified as a preferred vendor due to its proven technology, reliability, and ability to provide more consistent and effective camera coverage. This First Amendment will provide services for a 12-month term.
Notably, the City of West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station has recently acquired a mobile security trailer utilizing similar technology. Their use further demonstrates the effectiveness and regional adoption of this solution. Additionally, the City currently contracts with Flock Safety for the City’s license plate reader (LPR) program. This First Amendment will allow the City to consolidate public safety technology services under an existing vendor, improve operational efficiency, enhance surveillance reliability, and expand the City’s ability to deploy mobile surveillance equipment in response to crime trends and public safety concerns. Additionally, the Public Safety Division will continue to coordinate with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to determine crime trends and priority locations to deploy the trailers. The severity and urgency of the crime will determine deployment locations.
Flock Safety Mobile Security Trailer – Specifications
2 PTZ Video Cameras
Live and recorded video with remote PTZ controls.
Includes People Detection Alerts and Guardian Mode
24/7 Real-Time Alerts
1 Panoramic Camera
Get 360° degree video coverage of your parking lot
with a single camera
Talk Down Speaker
Broadcast a warning message when an unauthorized person or vehicle is detected Flashing Blue Lights
Deter criminal activity day and night with flashing blue lights Fiscal impact:
The proposed amended agreement with Flock Safety will not exceed $75,000 for a twelve (12)-month period. Costs will be funded through Traffic Safety funds (account number 10-3035-54054). Sufficient funds are available within the FY 2025-26 adopted budget, and no additional General Fund appropriation is required.
Approval of this item will not create a long-term financial obligation beyond the term of the First Amendment, and future continuation of the service will be subject to Council approval and budget availability.
Prepared by: Natalie Hernandez, Senior Management Analyst Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
Fiscal Impact reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Director of Finance Approved as to form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Enclosures: Resolution
Flock Safety Quote
Flock Safety Renewal Agreement
First Amendment to Flock Safety Agreement