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To: Lakeshore Homeowners Association Board of Directors

Fund Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) Cameras Via Our Lakeshore Homeowners Association HOA Dues

A group of LHA homeowners researched Flock Security’s license plate reader cameras (LPRs) as a tool to make our community safer by:

1) Deterring criminals from coming into our neighborhood – Criminals avoid LPRs
2) Providing evidence to support arrests when crimes are committed

We are requesting the LHA Board of Directors approve and fund a 2-year pilot to purchase and install the LPRs via our LHA HOA dues.

The safety of our LHA community is in question and the installation of the LPR cameras are a tool that will allow us to take action and make our neighborhood safe:
- The LHA Board of Directors have the authority to allocate HOA funds on our behalf to promote
safety (Reference LHO CCRs: Declaration of Restrictions – Lakeshore Highlands)
- Robberies in Oakland are up 22% YoY ending June 30, 2023 (source: SF Chronicle 7/21/23).
- Oakland Police Department (OPD) recommends Flock Security LPR cameras.
- The cities of Piedmont, San Mateo & San Ramon use & recommend Flock Security LPRs.
- No Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is captured and neighbors can opt their license plates
out of the system.
- The pilot will consist of 8 ‘live’ LPR cameras 8 ‘decoy’ LPR cameras with LPR signage.
- Estimated pilot cost per LHA household: $25 per year or $2.08 per month.

By signing this petition, you are telling the LHA Board of Directors that you want them to immediately approve the funding and installation of Flock Security LPR cameras to make our community safer.

Why is this important?

The safety of our LHA community is in question and the installation of the LPR cameras are a tool that will allow us to take action and make our neighborhood safer.

Updates

2023-09-22 12:34:15 -0400

Great News -The LHA Board Approved the Purchase of 11 Flock LPRs!

Hi Everyone,
Great News
The LHA Board approved the purchase of 11 Flock LPR cameras and we thank you for your support in making this a reality.

At last night's LHA Board Meeting there was a thoughtful conversation regarding public safety followed by a public and transparent LHA Board vote.
The LHA Board voted 'yes' to approve the funding for full coverage of our neighborhood; this is big step in making our community safer!

We genuinely thank the LHA Board for listening and taking action.

I will be emailing a full summary to include outlining what this means for our neighborhood.

Thank you again for your support and this is a big step in making our community safer!
James Donatell

2023-09-16 15:04:49 -0400

500 signatures reached

2023-08-15 10:51:52 -0400

LHA License Plate Reader Cameras Petition Update

Hi Everyone,
I want to thank you for signing and sharing the LPR – LHA Petition with your networks.
Great news - as of Monday, August 14th, we are up to 376 signatures!
Key next steps with the LHA Board:
1) Attending the next LHA Board meeting to show our support for the LPR camera Pilot
-Wednesday, 8/16 at 7:30pm
-If you'd like to attend, send an email for the Zoom link.

Please know the LHA Board is engaged and thoughtfully examining the details of our proposal.

A call to action for you – Please keep working your networks to obtain petition signatures.

Our goal is to make our neighborhood the safest in all of Oakland; let’s keep working the process!

Thank you very much.
James Donatell

2023-08-01 01:21:01 -0400

100 signatures reached

2023-07-31 10:49:49 -0400

50 signatures reached

2023-07-30 01:53:47 -0400

25 signatures reached

2023-07-29 23:54:59 -0400

10 signatures reached