The Norfolk casino operator is asking City Council for permission to install several controversial automatic license plate reader cameras near the proposed casino site.

On Tuesday, Norfolk City Council members plan to vote on an ordinance that would allow casino operator Boyd Gaming to install Flock Safety cameras and mobile camera trailers at eight locations clustered around the casino site and Harbor Park.

In total, Boyd plans to place 11 license plate reader cameras on Park and Lovitt avenues. The four mobile trailers would be placed close to parking lots along Park Avenue, Lovitt Avenue, Clay Avenue and Interstate 264, according to city documents.

However, only some of the cameras require permission from City Council to encroach the public right-of-way, according to the ordinance.

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