1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Torrance for the Installation of Ten Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Cameras at Crenshaw Boulevard and Lomita Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Torrance for the Installation of Ten Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Cameras at Crenshaw Boulevard and Lomita Boulevard.
BACKGROUND
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) is a technology that enables a camera to scan many license plates quickly to monitor for vehicles wanted by law enforcement through a mass network of law enforcements databases. Local law enforcement agencies are notified if there is a match to one of their databases. These cameras can be affixed on traffic signals and poles or mounted on patrol cars.
In 2020, the City approved an agreement with the City of Rolling Hills Estates to mount ALPR cameras at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Rolling Vista Drive.
DISCUSSION
In 2022, the City of Torrance contacted Lomita regarding the installation of ALPR cameras at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Lomita Boulevard within Lomita’s jurisdiction. At its meeting on October 4, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with the City of Torrance to install six ALPR cameras at the shared intersection, however Torrance did not carry out the installation due to funding.
The City of Torrance recently reached out to the City revisit the installation of ALPR cameras at the same intersection. The proposed MOU (Attachment 1) stipulates that
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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2 Torrance will pay for the installation and maintenance of the ALPR cameras, and Lomita will pay for the cost of electricity. The data collected from the ALPR cameras will be transmitted to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and will assist in policing activities for both Torrance and Lomita. The City Attorney’s office has reviewed the MOU.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact to the City is only the cost of electricity to power the cameras. This cost is nominal and will be absorbed in the City’s operational budget.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 1: Safety & Security - Keeping Lomita safe, prepared and resilient.
OPTIONS
1. Approve recommended action.
2. Provide alternative direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2025 MOU with Torrance
Approved by:
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
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Lina Hernandez
Assistant City Manager