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96 <br /> <br /> which would be adversely affected by the lights. He added that <br /> the accidents mentioned on page three of the Staff Report are <br /> caused not by street lighting but from youths' speeding and ' <br /> alcohol. He agreed that the City has to maintain safety standards <br /> and that some lighting is necessary, but requested that something <br /> consistent with the rural environment be developed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes asked Mr. Innes if he was also concerned about <br /> the frequency of the poles and what his recommendation would be. <br /> <br /> Mr. Innes stated that the number of poles would not matter as <br /> long as the lights are not too high, because this would be <br /> unsightly and sprays light around the area. Placing shields <br /> causes backside light which makes driving difficult. Lower lights <br /> which do not generate as much light but sufficiently meets City <br /> requirements, like the lights on the east side of Foothill Road <br /> where the major east exit of Golden Eagle Farm will be, are <br /> acceptable. He stated that he would like to see how this type of <br /> lighting would affect the six homes in question. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer asked Mr. Elliott what he proposed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Elliott suggested that the City proceed as planned and <br /> if the lights are too intense for the neighbors, the lighting <br /> could be cut back either by using shields or lowering the <br /> wattage. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer inquired if the developer could be requested to <br /> put up a couple of the rural-type lights and a couple of the <br /> standard lights with a lower wattage and see if there is any <br /> difference. <br /> <br /> Mr. Elliott replied that it could be done. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer asked Mr. Roush if there is a question of <br /> liability here. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush replied that if there were an accident and it was <br /> determined that the lighting was not up to standard, the <br /> plaintiff's attorney could use that against the City. On the <br /> other hand, if the City can show that the lighting is adequate, <br /> then the City has a defense. The City's liability would be <br /> limited if the amount of light meets the concerns of the Public <br /> Works Department and the traffic engineer. <br /> <br /> Mr. Innes pointed out that for the past fourteen months, <br /> residents have been put a quarter of a mile out of their way while <br /> road improvements are going on along Foothill Road. He inquired <br /> if something could be done to expedite the completion of that <br /> section of the road. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer added that the road gets substantially flooded and <br /> needs something to prevent the dirt from falling down the hill. <br /> <br /> -8- <br /> 2-20-90 <br /> <br /> <br />