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Santa Paula staff proposes solar street-light pilot on Eighth Street; council approves public outreach and pilot planning
Summary
Public Works presented two solar street-light products and a pilot plan for Eighth Street between Harvard and Main; council asked staff to test a small segment, confirm wattage/brightness and historic compatibility, and to check other vendors used by Ventura County before returning with a consent item.
Public Works presented a proposal to pilot solar-powered street lights on Eighth Street (Harvard to Main) where many original concrete poles are deteriorated and existing fixtures no longer function. Staff sought direction on product selection, aesthetics and a small pilot installation to evaluate performance and appearance.
Why it matters: Replacing aging, hard-wired streetlights citywide would be expensive and disruptive because much of the existing conduit and wiring is damaged. Solar-powered…
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