Lights on 24/7
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I go by the new sports arena everyday because I work close by. I
noticed the lights in the parking lot are on 24 hours a day.
Lights on 24/7
“I go by the new sports arena everyday because I work close by. I noticed the lights in the parking lot are on 24 hours a day. I go by in the morning and they’re on, go home at noon for lunch and they’re on, go home at suppertime and they’re on. Why are they on 24 hours a day? I can see maybe if they were at night as a security measure, but why are they on during the day? It’s a waste of electricity.”
Red Phone:
“The parking and pathway lights are on a 24-7 ‘burn-in’ period for warranty purposes,” said City Parks and Facilities Manager Bill Headley. “It has to do with the light fixture ballasts and whether or not they will hold up. The sports lights on the ball field are pre-tested so we don’t need a burn-in period for them.”
The site has experienced some burglaries and the contractor was “keenly interested in getting some lights up,” Headley added. He said once the burn-in period is over, the contractor will adjust lighting based on advice of police and the city’s operations department.
Where’s the sign?
“Hi Red Phone. Did I miss something? I noticed the big sign on Highway 101 that shows the time and temperature is not working. Can you let us know what happened? Did it finally break or what? Thanks a lot.”
Red Phone:
Just a couple weeks ago, the Red Phone had a call regarding the sign – a complaint that lights were broken and the time incorrect. It contacted the auto dealers responsible for maintaining it, specifically Adam Sanchez, owner of Al Sanchez Volkswagen/Mazda.
“Every time the sign goes bad it costs the Gilroy auto dealers $5,000 or more,” Sanchez said. “It’s very expensive. We’re contemplating what we’re going to do with that sign, whether to shut it down altogether or replace it. I’m going to shut it off until we decide which way to go.”
So there you have it. The sign has been shut off until further notice.
Pothole problems
“Red Phone, I know you can help us with this one. Around my neighborhood, I’ve got a short list of major potholes that have come about. It’s just awful having to drive my local streets and zig-zag to avoid the holes. Who can I call to let them know we need some work over here? Thank you.”
Red Phone:
City Operations Manager Carla Ruigh said recently that the city is a little behind on filling and fixing potholes around town because of the heavy rains. She encourages anyone who spots potholes to call them in to the city’s public works department at 846-0444.
Do you have a comment, complaint or compliment about an issue that affects Gilroy and its residents? Perhaps you’d like to suggest a turn signal at a troubled intersection? Or maybe offer up a compliment for a good job done by city workers? Just let the Red Phone know. But remember to leave a name and number when you call or e-mail. The Red Phone won’t publish this information – it will only be used if verification is necessary. Contact the Red Phone at 842-9070 or e-mail
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