# Lakewood City Council Livestream 10/19/26

The Lakewood City Council regular meeting on October 19, 2026, included no contract awards, bids, or new purchasing approvals. Council reviewed oversight of the city’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system supplied by Flock Group Inc.; the existing contract is scheduled to expire July 24, 2028. Members and residents raised questions about vendor data practices, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, sharing controls, and audit transparency. The administration described revised city-use safeguards, and council discussed possible periodic audit reports. The committee report was received and filed; no action was taken on the contract itself. A communication requesting review of the city’s 2026 finances, including actual revenues and expenditures versus budget and implications for the 2027 budget and debt outlook, was referred to the Finance Committee. Council also discussed the public arts program’s existing $50,000 budget and possible future implementation needs, referring that communication to the Public Works and Sustainability Committee.

Council considered a proposed short-term-rental moratorium, amended its language and timing, then deferred the resolution; it was not adopted at this meeting. The measure would pause new permits while the city considers future rules, with existing properly registered rentals intended to continue operating. The Health and Human Services Committee report discussed ensuring adequate funding for the Community Care Response Team but identified no amount or spending action. A workers’ compensation settlement communication was discussed in executive session, then received and filed without public disclosure of terms. No other procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [Lakewood City Council Livestream 10/19/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYTCzM8bGws) - City of Lakewood, Ohio