STREET LIGHTING - City of Pasadena

S T R E E T L I G H T I N G

A D O P T E D C A P I T A L I M P R O V E M E N T P R O G R A M | F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 2 1POLICE DEPARTMENT Committed to the Community’s Safety and Quality of Life

0000100,000738,133838,133Repair, Replacement, and Installation of Street Lighting (74413)1

2,535,0000000965,0003,500,000High Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase I (74415)2

7,700,0000000300,0008,000,000High Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase II (74417)3

0100,000250,000250,0000400,0001,000,000Concrete Traffic Signal/Street Lighting Pole Replacements (74416)4

00000300,000300,000Street Lighting Master Plan (74418)5

6,000,000000006,000,000High Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase III6

4,000,000000004,000,000High Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase IV7

23,638,133 20,235,000100,000250,000250,000100,0002,703,133Total

FY 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement Program

Priority

TotalEstimated

CostsDescription

AppropriatedThroughFY 2020

AdoptedFY 2021

ProposedFY 2022

ProposedFY 2023

ProposedFY 2024

ProposedFY 2025

and Beyond

Street Lighting

3 - Summary

Priority TotalEstimated

Costs

Description AppropriatedThroughFY 2020

AdoptedFY 2021

ProposedFY 2022

ProposedFY 2023

ProposedFY 2024

ProposedFY 2025

and BeyondRepair, Replacement, and Installation of Street Lighting74413

Project No.

1

0000073,38673,386Federal Highway Administration Grant

0000100,000390,489490,489Gas Tax

0000026,02426,024General Fund

00000126,181126,181Private Capital

00000122,053122,053Street Occupancy Rental Fees

838,133 0000100,000738,133Total

DESCRIPTION: This project provides for the periodic installation of in-fill street lighting on existing powerpoles and past requests that were warranted. The project also provides for the repair or replacement ofdeteriorated components of the City’s street light systems such as: street light poles, lanterns or globes,wiring, underground conduit, upgrading to energy efficient lighting, and painting of poles.

JUSTIFICATION: Enhanced street lighting in areas where it is currently insufficient or nonexistent and therepair or replacement of deteriorated street light components will provide improved traffic and pedestriansafety.

SCHEDULE: This is a continuing program. Projects will be scheduled by City staff as requests arereceived for enhanced lighting, in-fill lighting, and as street light components in need of repair orreplacement are identified.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN: This project is consistent with the Seismic and SafetyElement of the General Plan by helping to achieve and maintain an environment in which Pasadenaresidents can enjoy personal safety and security.

IMPACT ON THE NORTHWEST: Portions of this project may be located in Northwest Pasadena, which isan area that has been targeted for revitalization.

HISTORY: This project was created and received initial funding in FY 2016. This project was fully fundedin FY 2021.

In-Fill Street Lighting

FY 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement ProgramStreet Lighting

Repair, Replacement, and Installation of Street Lighting74413

3.1 Responsible Department:Public Works Department

Priority TotalEstimated

Costs

Description AppropriatedThroughFY 2020

AdoptedFY 2021

ProposedFY 2022

ProposedFY 2023

ProposedFY 2024

ProposedFY 2025

and BeyondHigh Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase I74415

Project No.

2

00000965,000965,000General Fund

2,535,000000002,535,000Unfunded

3,500,000 2,535,0000000965,000Total

DESCRIPTION: This project provides for the replacement of deteriorated components of the existing highvoltage street light systems and infrastructure. Circuits will be converted from high voltage series tomultiple circuits with energy efficient lamps. In the early 1990s, many of the existing high voltage post-topseries circuits were replaced with low voltage multiple circuits. This project will continue the work tocomplete the conversion of high voltage series circuits to their lower voltage counterparts. There remains23 identified circuits citywide with approximately 1,226 street lights that need to be systematicallyreplaced.

Phase I consists of three circuits with approximately 220 street lights located in the southwest area of theCity.

JUSTIFICATION: Public safety, as well as worker safety, are the two strongest justifications for convertingthe existing high voltage series to lower voltage multiple circuits. Due to aged infrastructure, high voltagesystems experience intermittent service outages affecting entire neighborhoods. City field crewsexperience frequent grounding problems and existing lead-shielded conductors are prone to electricalshorts as well as transformer issues. The existing high voltage street lights run on 6.6 amp series circuits,for which transformers are no longer manufactured and incandescent and mercury vapor lamps are nolonger available. This results in high maintenance costs and unacceptable service, as the lights are ofteninoperative during rainy weather. Unlike a low voltage multiple system, if one light goes out on a highvoltage series circuit, all lights on that circuit go out as well. There is a need to systematically replacethese antiquated systems with an upgraded system that takes standard power inputs (120/208/277/480V).By converting the older incandescent bulbs to LED, the City will realize energy cost savings of at least 50percent.

SCHEDULE: Construction will begin for S-155 circuit (Marianna Road and adjoining streets) and S-263 circuit (Arroyo Boulevard and adjoining streets) conversions in FY 2021. Circuit S- 048 (San Rafael Avenue and adjoining streets) will be completed when funds become available.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN: The project is consistent with Land Use Element Policy 6.7(Public Safety and Community Design) by fulfilling the requirement that neighborhoods, centers, streets,and public spaces be designed to enhance public safety and discourage crime by providing street-frontinguses (“eyes on the street”), adequate lighting and sight lines, and features that cultivate a sense ofcommunity ownership.

HISTORY: This project was created in FY 2016 and initially funded in FY 2017. In FY 2018, Phase Idesign was completed.

High Voltage Series Circuits - Phase I

FY 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement ProgramStreet Lighting

High Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase I74415

3.2 Responsible Department:Public Works Department

Priority TotalEstimated

Costs

Description AppropriatedThroughFY 2020

AdoptedFY 2021

ProposedFY 2022

ProposedFY 2023

ProposedFY 2024

ProposedFY 2025

and BeyondHigh Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase II74417

Project No.

3

00000100,000100,000Gas Tax

00000200,000200,000General Fund

7,700,000000007,700,000Unfunded

8,000,000 7,700,0000000300,000Total

DESCRIPTION: This project provides for the replacement of deteriorated components of the existing highvoltage street light systems and infrastructure. Circuits will be converted from high voltage series tomultiple circuits with energy efficient lamps. In the early 1990s many of the existing high voltage post-topseries circuits were replaced with low voltage multiple circuits. This project will continue the work tocomplete the conversion of high voltage series circuits to their lower counterparts. There remains 23identified circuits citywide with approximately 1,226 street lights that need to be systematically replaced.

Phase II consists of six circuits with approximately 425 street lights located in the northwest.

JUSTIFICATION: Public and worker safety are the two strongest justifications for converting the existing high voltage series to lower voltage multiple circuits. Due to aged infrastructure, high voltage systems experience intermittent service outages affecting entire neighborhoods. City field crews experience frequent grounding problems and existing lead-shielded conductors are prone to electrical shorts as well as transformer issues. The existing high voltage street lights run on 6.6 amp series circuits, for which transformers are no longer manufactured and incandescent and mercury vapor lamps are no longer available. This results in high maintenance costs and unacceptable service, as the lights are often inoperative during rainy weather. Unlike a low voltage multiple system, if one light goes out on a high voltage series circuit, all lights on that circuit go out as well. There is a need to systematically replace these antiquated systems with an upgraded system that takes standard power inputs (120/208/277/480V). By converting the older incandescent bulbs to LED, the City will realize energy cost savings of at least 50 percent.

SCHEDULE: Design of Phase II began in FY 2019 and will continue in FY 2021.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN: The project is consistent with Land Use Element Policy 6.7(Public Safety and Community Design) by fulfilling the requirement that neighborhoods, centers, streets,and public spaces be designed to enhance public safety and discourage crime by providing street-frontinguses (“eyes on the street”), adequate lighting and sight lines, and features that cultivate a sense ofcommunity ownership.

IMPACT ON THE NORTHWEST: Portions of this project are located in Northwest Pasadena which is anarea that has been targeted for revitalization.

High Voltage Series Circuit - Phase II

FY 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement ProgramStreet Lighting

High Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase II74417

3.3 Responsible Department:Public Works Department

HISTORY: This project was created and initially funded in FY 2019.

Priority TotalEstimated

Costs

Description AppropriatedThroughFY 2020

AdoptedFY 2021

ProposedFY 2022

ProposedFY 2023

ProposedFY 2024

ProposedFY 2025

and BeyondConcrete Traffic Signal/Street Lighting PoleReplacements

74416

Project No.

4

00000100,000100,000Gas Tax

0000050,00050,000Measure M

00000250,000250,000Street Occupancy Rental Fees

0100,000250,000250,00000600,000Unfunded

1,000,000 0100,000250,000250,0000400,000Total

DESCRIPTION: This project provides for the systematic replacement of existing precast concretestreetlight poles that are being utilized for traffic signal and streetlight purposes. The existing streetlightpoles will be replaced with standard traffic poles designed to handle mast arm-mounted traffic signalheads as well as upgraded mast arm-mounted intersection safety lighting. This initial phase is intended toreplace approximately 25 streetlight poles at ten high-volume intersections.

JUSTIFICATION: Traffic signals were installed on precast concrete streetlight poles at various locationsthroughout the city. During the 2011 windstorm, several of the concrete poles were damaged. Replacingthe streetlight poles with standard traffic signal poles will improve reliability to withstand seismic and windforces, thus improving reliability of the traffic signal system and maintaining public safety.

SCHEDULE: Replacement of concrete poles at Altadena Dr and Foothill Blvd will be designed in FY 2021.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN: This project is consistent with Land Use Element Policy 6.7(Public Safety and Community Design) requiring that neighborhoods, centers, streets, and public spacesbe designed to enhance public safety and discourage crime by providing street-fronting uses ("eyes on thestreet"), adequate lighting and sight lines, and features that cultivate a sense of community ownership;and Policy 35.9 (A Safe Neighborhood) by enhancing public safety.

IMPACT ON THE NORTHWEST: Portions of this project are located in Northwest Pasadena which is anarea that has been targeted for revitalization.

HISTORY: This project was created in FY 2017 and initially funded in FY 2018. In FY 2019, the design offive poles at two intersections were completed. In FY 2020 four concrete poles were replaced at Fair OaksAvenue and Mountain Street and one at Arroyo Parkway and Green Street.

Concrete Traffic Signal Pole

FY 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement ProgramStreet Lighting

Concrete Traffic Signal/Street Lighting Pole Replacements74416

3.4 Responsible Department:Public Works Department

Priority TotalEstimated

Costs

Description AppropriatedThroughFY 2020

AdoptedFY 2021

ProposedFY 2022

ProposedFY 2023

ProposedFY 2024

ProposedFY 2025

and BeyondStreet Lighting Master Plan74418

Project No.

5

00000300,000300,000Street Occupancy Rental Fees

300,000 00000300,000Total

DESCRIPTION: This project provides for a comprehensive Street Lighting Master Plan for the City, whichwill present the following information for the strategic management of the street lighting system: completeand detailed field inventory and condition assessment of the existing street lighting infrastructure, includingpoles, luminaires, conduits, conductors, pull boxes, and service feeds; identification of existing systemdeficiencies and recommendations for system improvements in the short term (5-10 years) and long term(30 years); strategic analysis for the systematic replacement of high voltage series circuits for streetlighting; review and updating of the City's illumination standards to current industry practice; and anevaluation on converting luminaires to current technologies such as LED and lighting control systems.

JUSTIFICATION: The City's existing street lighting policies were developed in the 1970s, with periodicupdates in the 1980s and 1990s. The street lighting systems are becoming more difficult to maintain dueto obsolete parts. Much of the City's street lighting infrastructure was installed over several decades and isreaching the end of its useful life, requiring systematic upgrades and replacement. A detailed evaluationand analysis of existing street lighting infrastructure will be used by City staff to determine short and longrange strategies to maintain and upgrade the systems to last another 50 years. Utilization of newertechnologies in lighting will also allow the City to reduce its energy consumption and carbon footprint.

SCHEDULE: This project will continue in FY 2021.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN: This project is consistent with the Land Use Element Policy6.7 (Public Safety and Community Design) by requiring neighborhoods, centers, streets, and publicspaces be designed to enhance public safety and discourage crime by providing street-fronting uses,adequate lighting and sight lines, and features that cultivate a sense of ownership.

HISTORY: This project was created and fully funded in FY 2020.

Street Light

FY 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement ProgramStreet Lighting

Street Lighting Master Plan74418

3.5 Responsible Department:Public Works Department

Priority TotalEstimated

Costs

Description AppropriatedThroughFY 2020

AdoptedFY 2021

ProposedFY 2022

ProposedFY 2023

ProposedFY 2024

ProposedFY 2025

and BeyondHigh Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase III

Project No.

6

6,000,000000006,000,000Unfunded

6,000,000 6,000,00000000Total

DESCRIPTION: This project provides for the replacement of deteriorated components of the existing highvoltage street light systems and infrastructure. Circuits will be converted from high voltage series tomultiple circuits with energy efficient lamps. In the early 1990s, many of the existing high voltage post-topseries circuits were replaced with low voltage multiple circuits. This project will continue the work tocomplete the conversion of high voltage series circuits to their lower voltage counterparts. There remains23 identified circuits citywide with approximately 1,226 street lights that need to be systematicallyreplaced.

Phase III consists of seven circuits with approximately 291 street lights located in the East Orange GroveBoulevard area and other various locations of the City.

JUSTIFICATION: Public safety as well as worker safety are the two strongest justifications for convertingthe existing high voltage series to lower voltage multiple circuits. Due to aged infrastructure, high voltagesystems experience intermittent service outages affecting entire neighborhoods. City field crewsexperience frequent grounding problems and existing lead-shielded conductors are prone to electricalshorts as well as transformer issues. The existing high voltage street lights run on 6.6 amp series circuits,for which transformers are no longer manufactured and incandescent and mercury vapor lamps are nolonger available. This results in high maintenance costs and unacceptable service, as the lights are ofteninoperative during rainy weather. Unlike a low voltage multiple system, if one light goes out on a highvoltage series circuit, all lights on that circuit go out as well. There is a need to systematically replacethese antiquated systems with an upgraded system that takes standard power inputs (120/208/277/480V).By converting the older incandescent bulbs to LED, the City will realize energy cost savings of at least 50percent.

SCHEDULE: This project will begin when funds are identified.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN: The project is consistent with Land Use Element Policy 6.7(Public Safety and Community Design) by fulfilling the requirement that neighborhoods, centers, streets,and public spaces be designed to enhance public safety and discourage crime by providing street-frontinguses (“eyes on the street”), adequate lighting and sight lines, and features that cultivate a sense ofcommunity ownership.

HISTORY: This project was created in FY 2019 and is currently unfunded.

High Voltage Series Circuits - Phase III

FY 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement ProgramStreet Lighting

High Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase III

3.6 Responsible Department:Public Works Department

Priority TotalEstimated

Costs

Description AppropriatedThroughFY 2020

AdoptedFY 2021

ProposedFY 2022

ProposedFY 2023

ProposedFY 2024

ProposedFY 2025

and BeyondHigh Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase IV

Project No.

7

4,000,000000004,000,000Unfunded

4,000,000 4,000,00000000Total

DESCRIPTION: This project provides for the replacement of deteriorated components of the existing highvoltage street light systems and infrastructure. Circuits will be converted from high voltage series tomultiple circuits with energy efficient lamps. in the early 1990s, many of the existing high voltage post-topseries circuits were replaced with low voltage multiple circuits. This project will continue the work tocomplete the conversion of high voltage series circuits to their lower voltage counterparts. There remains23 identified circuits citywide with approximately 1,226 street lights that need to be systematicallyreplaced.

Phase IV consists of seven circuits with approximately 290 street lights located in the Hastings Rancharea of the City.

JUSTIFICATION: Public safety as well as worker safety are the two strongest justifications for convertingthe existing high voltage series to lower voltage multiple circuits. Due to aged infrastructure, high voltagesystems experience intermittent service outages affecting entire neighborhoods. City field crewsexperience frequent grounding problems and existing lead-shielded conductors are prone to electricalshorts as well as transformer issues. The existing high voltage street lights run on 6.6 amp series circuits,for which transformers are no longer manufactured and incandescent and mercury vapor lamps are nolonger available. This results in high maintenance costs and unacceptable service, as the lights are ofteninoperative during rainy weather. Unlike a low voltage multiple system, if one light goes out on a highvoltage series circuit, all lights on that circuit go out as well. There is a need to systematically replacethese antiquated systems with an upgraded system that takes standard power inputs (120/208/277/480V).By converting the older incandescent bulbs to LED, the City will realize energy cost savings of at least 50percent.

SCHEDULE: This project will begin when funds are identified.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE GENERAL PLAN: The project is consistent with Land Use Element Policy 6.7(Public Safety and Community Design) by fulfilling the requirement that neighborhoods, centers, streets,and public spaces be designed to enhance public safety and discourage crime by providing street-frontinguses (“eyes on the street”), adequate lighting and sight lines, and features that cultivate a sense ofcommunity ownership.

HISTORY: This project was created in FY 2019 and is currently unfunded.

High Voltage Series Circuits Street Light Conversion - Phase IV

FY 2021 - 2025 Capital Improvement ProgramStreet Lighting

High Voltage Series Street Light Conversion - Phase IV

3.7 Responsible Department:Public Works Department