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Mary Jane Hassman, a Golden Eagle resident noted she slows to nearly 25 mph on Foothill Road past Longview Drive at night. She believed more deer accidents occurred than were reported and asked that all 18 lights be installed. David Yaniec said he understands the desire for a rural feel, but not at the expense of public safety. He noted the traffic report did not account for near miss accidents, stating his son has had 4 near collisions with deer in the last 45 days. He requested the Council direct reinstallation of all 18 streetlights. JoLeeAnn Smith said she lives at the 16 light in question and urged support of staff's recommendation. Helen Eberle noted the accident history report does not include injury free or non reported accidents. She cited a recent case involving a teenage driver who struck a tree while avoiding collision with a deer, and noted that is not on the report. She said she is fearful for the safety of her children, pedestrians, and cyclists and requested the reinstallation of all 18 lights. Lecia Schaffer said she does not favor any lighting along this stretch of Foothill road for several reasons. She stated that she lives in Golden Eagle with a backyard facing Foothill and that she chose her home because of the open rural environment. She acknowledged the safety issue but noted that 6 of the 10 reported accidents occurred during daylight hours and 9 of 10 occurred where there are already streetlights. She said the 1 accident that occurred on an unlit portion and at night was the result of a young DUI driver, a situation she does not believe streetlights would have helped. She suggested the City could make better use of $60,000 in this economic climate. Jim Rogers concurred with Ms. Schaffer. He said the City has many neighborhoods from which to choose, those that live here do so for the rural feel, and its nature should be protected. Lee Arioto noted that his home faces the last 3 lights and objected to their reinstallation citing that he likes the rural atmosphere of the area and those who do not should have considered a different location for their home. Mayor Hosterman closed the public hearing. Vice -Mayor Cook- Kallio requested clarification on the relationship of the homes most affected by the last 3 lights on Foothill Road. Mr. Kelcourse explained that they access their homes via Foothill Road. Councilmember Sullivan asked how many streetlights are in the Golden Eagle development itself and how that relates to the lighting situation along Foothill Road. Mr. Fialho said there are lights inside the development, although he could not confirm how many, and that with the exception of the portion that lies within the County of Alameda, this is the only unlit stretch of Foothill Road. Councilmember Sullivan asked if Golden Eagle employs a standard lighting grid or something more rural. Mr. Kelcourse said he believed it to be tract development style lighting but could not confirm lighting intervals. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 15 September 1, 2009