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Wildomar approves pilot street‑lighting plan, opts to mount lights on existing Edison poles
Summary
Council approved a phase‑one pilot to add street lights mounted to existing SCE utility poles at community‑requested locations; staff will return with design details, costs and a funding plan for construction.
Council approved a phase‑one street‑lighting project to address public safety concerns in darker corridors using fixtures mounted on Southern California Edison (SCE) utility poles.
Staff presented three options—SCE‑pole mounted fixtures, solar standalone lights, and new city poles—showing that pole‑mounted fixtures have the lowest initial capital cost but incur recurring monthly utility charges. The consultant estimate for mounting 153 fixtures on existing SCE poles was given as a preliminary figure; staff said they will perform an in‑depth design and cost analysis before construction.
Mayor Marquez and several councilmembers favored a pilot on existing utility poles to test benefits and costs before committing to higher‑capital solar installs. Councilmember Moore moved to approve the phase‑one approach (option one) for design and pilot implementation; the motion passed by council vote.
Why it matters: The pilot responds to frequent resident requests and local roadway‑safety‑plan recommendations. Staff emphasized a phased approach so the city can evaluate performance, equity of coverage and operating costs before larger capital commitments.
What’s next: Staff will prepare design plans, identify funding sources for construction, and return with details and costs for council approval.
