If the majority of returned questionnaires are in favor of the project, the project can then be authorized by the City Council. Construction plans and specifications are then prepared for the project. After design and prior to construction of the project, a balloting procedure will be conducted as required by Proposition 218. Proposition 218 requires that any proposed assessment against a property must be submitted to affected property owners for approval or rejection, after notice and public hearings. Design and Construction Street Lighting Systems are designed and constructed to conform to nationally accepted standards which are sponsored by the Illuminating Engineering Society and approved by the American National Standards Institute.
Electrical service is provided through cables placed in underground conduits.
The project plans are reviewed and approved by the Cultural Affairs Commission to ensure that the aesthetic qualities of the project are compatible with the surroundings. On residential streets, the posts are normally placed in a staggered pattern. Electrical conduits are placed underground by a horizontal drilling procedure. This drilling operation minimizes surface disturbance and inconvenience to the residents during the construction period. Before construction is considered complete, the contractor is required to restore all parkway areas.