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George Costa Fields lighting and trees

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Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.

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OpposedIsmael OntiverosFeb 9, 2026

Youth baseball VP presented foot-candle readings showing infield lighting dropped from ~57 to 18-25 after the upgrade; argued trees don't block infield lights and the strobe effect is the real safety hazard.

City Council - Feb 9, 2026 · 54:00 →
OpposedJohn WarrenFeb 9, 2026

Urged the council to listen to the baseball coaches, fix the lights, and not cut down the trees.

City Council - Feb 9, 2026 · 57:34 →
OpposedJorge GuerreroFeb 9, 2026

Ceres Youth Baseball president addressed the Modesto Bee report, revealed prior lights had 10 years of warranty left, said 20/30 lighting falls below Little League's 50/30 standard, and offered $1,000 toward a professional lighting study.

City Council - Feb 9, 2026 · 58:37 →