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Council weighs locations for two grant-funded solar radar signs after resident input
Summary
Staff said two grant-funded, pole-mounted solar radar speed signs have arrived; council and residents debated placement near Lexington/Matthysse and Country Club/school zones, and staff cited cost of roughly $4,800 per unit and lead time of several weeks.
Pleasant Hill staff told council two solar-powered radar speed signs funded by a grant are available and recommended permanent pole-mounted placement on Country Club and near the Lexington/Matthysse school-zone approach.
Staff said the signs are not easily movable without dismounting and re-installing; the units arrived in late March or early April and cost about $4,800 apiece. Councilmembers and residents offered alternative placement suggestions — one councilmember recommended locating a sign just north of the Matthysse intersection to serve nearby duplexes and school pedestrian areas; others suggested placing a unit further south or adding speed bumps in problem locations.
Residents emphasized child-pedestrian safety near school routes; staff noted additional funding would be required to add more permanent units and said they could seek grants or request additional budget in a future year. No formal council vote was taken; staff will proceed with recommended placements unless the council directs otherwise or pursues extra funding.
