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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Department of Public Works |
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DATE: |
February 14, 2002 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
February 26, 2002 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
FROM: |
Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works |
SUBJECT: |
Installation of a Street Light in the Menlo Park Highway Lighting District - Buckingham Avenue - Redwood City Area |
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Recommendation |
Adopt a resolution approving the installation of one (1) street light on Buckingham Avenue within the boundaries of the Menlo Park Highway Lighting District. |
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Key Facts |
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Section 19160 of the State of California Streets and Highway Code provides that the installation and maintenance of additional lights may be initiated when: |
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a written request signed by two members of the governing body is filed with the district's governing body; or |
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a petition signed by twenty (20) or more property owners of the lighting district is filed with the district's governing body. |
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Your Board is the Governing Board of the Menlo Park Highway Lighting District. |
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A written request signed by two members of the Board requesting the installation of an additional street light has been filed with the Clerk of the Board. |
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Discussion |
Sister Christina of the St. Francis Center has requested that an additional street light be installed on Buckingham Avenue as there have been several instances of vandalism and car break-ins on the street in the vicinity of the St. Francis Center. Our field investigation confirmed that an additional street light is warranted. |
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Supervisors Rose Jacobs-Gibson and Mark Church have signed a valid petition requesting the installation of the additional street light. |
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Vision Alignment |
We believe our recommendation is consistent with Goal Number 7, "Maintain and Enhance the Public Safety of all Residents and Visitors" of the Shared Vision Commitment to "Ensure Basic Health and Safety for All," as the installation of the additional street light may deter acts of vandalism and auto break-ins in this area. |
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Fiscal Impact |
Installation of one (1) high pressure sodium vapor luminaire will cost approximately $500. The energy cost for one (1) light based on Pacific Gas and Electric's current LS-2A rate schedule would be $2.31 per month. Funds are available in the Menlo Park Highway Lighting District to pay for the initial cost of installation and future energy and maintenance costs for this light. We do not believe the addition of one light will have a significant affect on District finances as the light represents 0.18% of the total lighting fixtures in the District. |
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There is no impact to the General Fund. |
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A form of resolution has been approved by the County Counsel. |