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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5740 RESOLUTION NO. 5740 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ANSIjIES RP-B AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD PRACTICE FOR ROADWAY LIGHTING AS THE CITY STANDARD WHEREAS, American National Standard Institute (ANSI)jIlluminating Engineering Society (IES) RP-B American National Standard Practice for Roadway Lighting published by IES of North America is recommended for roadway lighting design; and WHEREAS, the city of Arcadia desires to utilize ANSI/IES RP-B American National Standard Practice for Roadway Lighting design criteria for roadway lighting; and WHEREAS, the roadway lighting system of a specific road section should accommodate the visual needs of night traffic (vehicular and pedestrian); and WHEREAS, the design and feasibility of roadway lighting system involves consideration of visibility, economics, aesthetics, safety, neighborhood preference and environmental conditions as well as appropriate material and equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Applicable to new systems, that the city of Arcadia establishes ANSI/IES RP-B American National Standard Practice for Roadway Lighting as the City standard for designing roadway lighting. SECTION 2. That the illumination level for City street lighting shall, whenever feasible, meet the recommended maintained luminance and illuminance values for roadways in the ANSI/IES RP-B. Based on a variety of factors, the city may opt for a different illumination level for existing system replacement. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted th' 1993. Mayo ATTEST: cit Arcadia STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ARCADIA ) ) ) SS: I, JUNE D. ALFORD, city Clerk of the city of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5740 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the city of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the city Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of July, 1993, and that the said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Fasching, Lojeski. Margett and Ciraulo NOES: Councilmember Harbicht ABSENT: None cit 5740