Board discusses dark‑sky council split and proposed downtown tree lighting
Summary
Members discussed a split City Council vote (reported 4–3) to pursue dark-sky policy review and a staff proposal to light four downtown trees (options include downlighting or uplighting methods under dark‑sky considerations); tree lighting remains under budgetary review pending arborist and vendor input.
A board member reported that the City Council took a split, 4–3, decision to move forward with exploring dark‑sky compliance, and members discussed implications for downtown lighting and signage.
"They are moving forward with looking into it," a committee member said, describing the council action. Members noted that some sign approvals already required downlighting and that enforcement had not been consistent in recent years.
Separately, staff described a proposal to light four downtown trees and said they will consult a lighting company and an arborist to discuss dark‑sky compliance and tree health. Staff presented several options — string lighting, downlighting from canopy, or tree-wrapping (which staff said they are avoiding for tree health) — and said they would report back with cost estimates and recommendations after the vendor and arborist conversations.
Board members asked staff to present options that balance pedestrian lighting, tree health and dark‑sky compliance and to include estimated costs when the item returns for discussion.
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