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- - - single location and find out if it meets the specifications that are in the State Highway manual." Manager Patterson said that appropriate street light replacement is accomplished by establishing a strict maintenance program, and installation of high pressure sodium ~ lights would increase energy costs by 30% in the proposed Underground District. Councilman Leipzig said in regard to maintaining safety levels at crosswalks and intersections, "to do the job right, we have to incorporate Plan B (Replace Street Lights and increase Lighting Levels in the Downtown Area) which is an additional $500,000." Manager Patterson said, "That is correct." In response to Councilman Leipzig's comments that "it's a perception that the low pressure does not give off the same amount of light when in actuality it does," Manager Patterson said, "They give off more light." City Manager Everett advised that the amounts appearing in Plan B incorporate the cost of Plan A, they do not represent additional costs. Manager Patterson said, "Plan B would be the total cost by itself of bringing everything up to the standard." Councilman Leipzig said, "So we are looking at approximately $500,000 if we were to go up to State standards, in order to change people's perceptions." Mayor Hartnett said, "The capital cost is $392,000 and it is the energy cost that increases per year. Either way we do it we have an increase in the energy cost. One is about $42,000 if we did the high pressure, and the other if we did Plan B would be $106,000... recurring costs." ~ City Manager Everett said, "The purpose of the first report was to put (street lights) in context. There was quite a bit of interest in let's get brighter lights throughout the City. What we are trying to paint is, you can't afford that... So, we are trying to put the decision of the Underground lights in some sort of context or perspective for you. It is not urgent that you react to the first report at all." In response to Councilman Claire's questions, Manager Patterson agreed there will be some additional re-wiring costs to handle the larger wattage. Mayor Hartnett called upon those people in the audience who wanted to address the Council on this issue. Mario Martins, owner of a new Juice and Java Bar at 2119 Broadway across ITom Spanky's and designed for families, addressed the Council. He said he and three other small businesses occupy 2119 Broadway and told Council that their block of Broadway is very dim. He thanked the Council for keeping up the Christmas lights and said they helped a little. Mr. Martins said Sequoia Station uses white lights, and people feel safe and comfortable sitting outside of Noah's and Starbuck's; also the City Pub has brighter lights and is very successful as well as Amelia's. He said the whole downtown area '-e needed that same feeling. Mr. Martins pTesented a letteT signed by himself and his sub- leasees asking Council to take into consideration "perception is extremely important to the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 APRIL 7, 1997 MINUTES Page No. 235 PAGE 13