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Roberta Garland, 27555 Purissima Road, asked Council to please consider an alternative site for the yardwaste center. She distributed pictures emphasizing her complaints of increased traffic and debris over the past six years. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1 Amendment to Article 10-2.10 (Outdoor Lighting) of the Site Development Code to add a purpose statement and clarifying language (SECOND READING) John Knox-Sieth, 27741 Via Cerro Gordo, believed the lighting regulations were too restrictive and supported the nuisance abatement approach if there was a problem. Robert Molinari, 12133 Foothill Lane, did not support more restrictive lighting regulations. He believed excessive lighting and being a nuisance should be avoided but he also did not think it was the role of city government to regulate wattage of light bulbs. Furthermore, he suggested that the vision of the Town as promoted by this ordinance and policy may not reflect current trends in the Town. Hanna Wiseman, Birch Hill Way, commented that lighting had changed over the years and adequate lighting to enjoy one's home should be allowed. Paul Simon, 12271 Windsor Court, emphasized minimizing intrusiveness on neighbors. He thought Los Altos Hills was rural not suburban. R. C. Hill, 13870 La Paloma Road, suggested that the primary purpose of this ordinance should be the following in an order of priority: safety, enjoyment of one's home, and keeping light from not being seen from off site. He further commented that he preferred using the nuisance abatement vehicle as he did not think this ordinance placed enough emphasis on the enjoyment of one's home. Herbert Cabral, 25325 Elena, stated that intrusiveness was an issue Emily Cheng, 24595 Voorhees Drive, believed safety was an important issue. Residents should not have to use flashlights to get around their property in the dark. Shelley Doran, 14850 Manuella, suggested a better definition of adequate was needed in the ordinance and the impact of the lighting policy on new homes be considered. She further noted that the nuisance abatement process was difficult to enforce. Sandra Humphries, 26238 Fremont Road, commented that the size of homes was much larger now and there was not as much space between lots. She did not think that there were actually many residents at this meeting complaining about this ordinance and most people had trust in their elected officials and volunteers. Jim Downey, 26000 Newbridge, referred to the mailing he had received on this issue from the Los Altos Hills Civic Association and supported such communication on major ordinance changes. He thought the purpose of the ordinance was incorrectly stated. Residents lived on properties to enjoy them and while they should not be intrusive they also should not be dictated by regulations. September 30, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting