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Mrs. Griffiths, 13630 Roble Alto Court, supported the policy in concept but believed such a policy needed input from lighting experts. She questioned how `safety' was defined and did not believe the present policy provided for adequate lighting. She commented that she had received the flyer just the day before but she had been glad to get it. Betty Ng, 12700 Leander Drive, believed the Town was creating a bureaucracy. She saw no reason why the Town should regulate the wattage of bulbs when the neighbors could work out lighting issues amongst themselves. Donald Rutherford, 25551 Burke Lane, believed residents should be able to choose their own lighting on their property. Tom LeFevre, 14850 Manuella Road, stated that he was a member of the Los Altos Hills Civic Association which included about sixty members and was established as a subcommittee for social and communication issues. Their goals were to 1) encourage friendship amoung residents; 2) inform residents of issues; and 3) encourage residents to get involved in Town government. The association had sent out the flyer encouraging residents to attend this meeting and as they got more organized the mailings would be done in a more timely manner. Concerning the policy, he thought there was a difference between what lighting was safe and what lighting did not offend neighbors. He also did not believe the policy allowed residents to enjoy and use their outdoor living spaces. William Evans, 13334 La Cresta Drive, suggested the Town was working too hard on this policy. Such detail was not needed and was difficult to implement. As it was, holiday lights would not be allowed. He believed aesthetics were important as well as safety. %hr Jim Abraham, 12831 Viscaino Road, recommended writing a new lighting ordinance which addressed the needs of the Town. Dot Schreiner and Carol Gottlieb, Planning Commissioners, noted that the Planning Commission was encountering more lighting problems as the larger homes were coming in for review. When the homes were 7-10,000 square feet, the first and second floors were lit, the trees were lit and there were skylights, the cumulative effect of the lighting could have quite an impact on the neighbors. The proposed policy was the Town's effort to control some of these situations. Mrs. Sheene, 12376 Purissima Lane, appreciated receiving the notice about this meeting. She believed residents paid a lot of money for their homes and should have the freedom to put in the lighting they want. There apparently had been so few complaints, the Town should let the neighbors work out any problems. Mr. Kwok, 26837 Purissima Road, commented that both sides had valid points. He believed different family situations resulted in different lighting needs, i.e. homes with children needed more light. Lalla Carsten, member, Los Altos Hills Civic Association, believed the residents wanted to know more about Town issues such as lighting and she hoped the Town would give more notice of such discussions. She did not think that the residents needed any more restrictions. Charles Wiseman, 26666 Birch Hill Way, recommended that there be a committee formed that would hear appeals of lighting problems. July 16, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting