Suspended
Who approved this?
Approved 4-0 by City Council on October 1, 2024.
The city’s cameras sit unusable under the February 25, 2026 Santa Clara County ban, KQED reported. On October 1, 2024 the Cupertino City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate and approve a Flock Safety lease not to exceed $185,000 over three years, with two option years and maximum total compensation of $300,000, about $60,000 a year. The amount shown is that $300,000 ceiling. The staff report counts 15 cameras. Ayes were Mohan, Fruen, Chao and Moore, none opposed, with Wei absent. The same motion adopted Resolution 24-094 establishing the city ALPR policy required by California Civil Code 1798.90.5 and authorized the memorandum of understanding with Santa Clara County.
| Official (as recorded) | Office | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mohan | Council Member | Yes |
| Fruen | Council Member | Yes |
| Chao | Council Member | Yes |
| Moore | Council Member | Yes |
Use suspended
Camera use is suspended. The contract itself has not been reported terminated.
The money
- Contract amount: $300,000
- Cameras: 15
- Contract amount per camera: $20,000 (about $6,667 a year)
- Term: 36 months
What happens next
Renewals are decided in public. Residents can attend the meeting, speak during public comment, and write to the office above through official channels. The ACLU publishes a model cancellation resolution officials can adapt.
Sources
- Cupertino City Council minutes: Item 12, File 24-13402 (October 1, 2024) cupertino.legistar.com
- KQED: cameras unusable under the February 25, 2026 county ban kqed.org
Last verified: August 20, 2026. Something wrong? Request a correction.
The record
City Council approved it on October 1, 2024. It passed 4-0. The named yes votes: Mohan, Fruen, Chao, Moore. It passed as a council vote item. Operating agency: Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
The contract amount is $300,000. The term runs 3 years. The contract covers 15 cameras. That comes to about $20,000 per camera.
The status reads suspended.
2 sources back this record; each is listed with its date under Sources. Last verified August 20, 2026. See the rest of California on the California hub, or browse the whole tracker.
Cite this record
Who Approved This, "Cupertino, CA Flock Contract," whoapprovedthis.org, accessed October 13, 2026, https://whoapprovedthis.org/city/ca-cupertino/.
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