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Ledbetter said he met with San Mateo County’s Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), the deputy town attorney, and the public works director on July 17 to discuss how the town’s sewer system and wastewater treatment arrangements relate to Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements and how the system would handle additional connections if homeowners move from septic to sewer. LAFCO is arranging a follow‑up meeting with the town and county to clarify paths forward.

Ledbetter also reported internal work on a records‑retention policy and an eventual project to digitize paper files managed by the town clerk.

On communications outreach, staff launched a communitywide communication survey in early July. Ledbetter said an initial postcard mailing to 3,726 addresses produced about 100 responses in the first week; an email to 139 town staff and committee/commission/board members produced roughly 95 responses within two days. The town will continue outreach via Nextdoor, the e‑notification list and other channels.

Lastly, Ledbetter said staff will present a vegetation‑removal contract from the Woodside Fire Protection District for council consideration in September to address roadside fuel reduction, specifically along Woodside Drive and High Road—requests the town has received from homeowners and HOAs.

Discussion vs. decision: The item was an informational report; no council vote was taken on these items at this meeting.

Ending: Council members asked for follow‑up details (particularly on sewer capacity and the LAFCO meeting) and thanked staff for the updates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting - July 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Town Manager Jason Ledbetter told the council on July 22 that LAFCO and town staff are meeting to clarify whether the town’s sewer system can support additional RHNA‑driven connections and septic‑to‑sewer transitions.","taxTitle","Woodside Town, San Mateo County, California","taxId",71820,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156016,"Woodside council ratifies updated fire hazard map; officials stress maps are hazard tools, not insurance verdicts",1278,3018000,4296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5471917-47e439e29bca8c93698caf4a7c51535d&start=3018&end=4296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5471917-47e439e29bca8c93698caf4a7c51535d/thumbnail_3018000.jpg","/articles/6156016/California/Woodside-council-ratifies-updated-fire-hazard-map-officials-stress-maps-are-hazard-tools-not-insurance-verdicts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156016-987b486909800cdbbe35c037bf24e7c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770852257&Signature=Go8kCOYaBp8XkFYiYDDZmLu7F4ZvNw4gEVCqjW~z1hdBRNbMiv~mkqne30086s3mG5QFwosiEoCjumCV-pcpgGtal2Ik~povQPtX53BiZIlt-nhzI787e3laKUlmoRfZ9JQzAfU6~3qbsXcVPGbZzASHQtQIo4AKC-bm0lm3mdY1JsY6tll13-efej8M6rrzWFh2lKB-ig9sDwrREgnqPuLOnsrq01PQJb8DbZmOW1wePcyRx6C-~bA15z3FmsrO-zZRbHRwPqJSzHMwyrdtmR-mhDBqRb7FIMxW-JbFxmE9MyGvRTm5oKF5fGvB82FBVAoBsnlOqOgMxkKo~I5-Ew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodside Town Council on July 22 unanimously ratified an ordinance adopted by the Woodside Fire Protection District that updates fire hazard severity zone maps used for land‑use planning.

The action rescinded the town’s 2008 map and ratified the 2025 map the fire district adopted (Ordinance No. 25‑01). The council approved the staff recommendation by roll call vote: Council member Abarish — yes; Council member Brown — yes; Council member Gold — yes; Council member Wall — yes; Mayor Domkowski — yes.

Why it matters: The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) issues statewide Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps that communities use in development review and to define where certain state or local defensible‑space rules apply. Residents raised questions at the meeting about what the new map means for insurance, inspections and real‑estate disclosures.

Fire Marshal Kim Giuliaci told the council and residents that FHSZ maps are hazard maps designed for land‑use planning and are not direct measures of individual property risk. \"These maps are hazard maps. They have nothing to do with the risk that you are in living in a wildland‑urban interface,\" Giuliaci said, adding that the maps inform how state law applies but do not change local requirements the district already enforces.

Council and public discussion clarified three related points: (1) the Fire Hazard Severity Zone map is produced at a broad state level and can differ from ground‑level observations; (2) the Woodside Fire Protection District’s local fuel‑mitigation ordinance applies district‑wide regardless of a parcel’s FHSZ category; and (3) the map itself does not compel insurance companies to change coverage or premiums — insurers make independent assessments of risk.

A public commenter said the local fire district’s enforcement and real‑estate inspection timing (including actions triggered on a property sale) are a separate existing requirement and that adopting the state map should not be conflated with those local procedures. Town staff confirmed the 2025 map was included in the packet attached to the fire district ordinance and available for public review.

Discussion vs. decision: The council’s vote was a ratification (formal decision). Much of the meeting time on the item was a Q&A clarifying the map’s purpose and relationship to local ordinances and insurance markets.

Ending: Council members thanked the fire marshal for the presentation and for working with the town; the item concluded with unanimous approval.","The Woodside Town Council on July 22 ratified a 2025 fire hazard severity zone map adopted by the Woodside Fire Protection District and rescinded the district’s 2008 map.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156021,"MidPen presents wildfire resiliency plan, regional trail projects and wildlife crossing plans to Woodside council",1812,259000,2071000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5471917-47e439e29bca8c93698caf4a7c51535d&start=259&end=2071","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5471917-47e439e29bca8c93698caf4a7c51535d/thumbnail_259000.jpg","/articles/6156021/California/MidPen-presents-wildfire-resiliency-plan-regional-trail-projects-and-wildlife-crossing-plans-to-Woodside-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156021-d869643310a8d0707b32a676f9da2f32/orig.mp4?Expires=1770852257&Signature=PrZIEuXaST5SbFzdtGEbb2eQu0a6~S55jIHX-1iWzFaQGaQhumjmGNYY-~Bp3omyJbcmapoRCZybDPda0gi0Qywyf0UXLCNEp8tY8cZDdG9C9SR3Z3qA9UgUOTsN7ug0FFwzA68uC0gaZfQrsyICSWQNW2LyzqaJ1xg5-ka5Bq1pnCHqwizmipjogMKh7T5ZFutNHNQnFED-M32H8SkNHfJDtUdrzQQdyz2Y4z6fK8aqLKsXjum~TGE7IJGbfgCRC2slb1CpVnp4Zo44WxGafn2p3rOOqZVgeCGwNYW~GvkgvgAjFlvddAr1HTLmIX03tXb19IQXue7bAsigsmcXwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District told the Woodside Town Council on July 22 that it has ramped up wildfire resiliency work while continuing land stewardship and trail development across its preserves.

MidPen representative Margaret McNiven said the agency manages roughly 72,000 acres and \"250 miles of trails,\" and described a four-part wildfire program of vegetation management, prescribed fire, mapping and monitoring. \"The mission ... is to acquire and preserve a regional green belt of open space land in perpetuity, protect and restore the natural environment, and provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education,\" McNiven said.

Why it matters: MidPen lands abut parts of Woodside and other San Mateo County communities. Council members and residents asked how MidPen coordinates fuel-reduction work with local fire agencies and what it means for public access and local hazard planning.

Presenters said the district has accelerated fuel-reduction activities since the CZU Lightning Complex fires in 2020 and recently completed prescribed burns, the first in about 15 years in a given preserve. Zoe Kirsten Tucker, speaking on wildfire work, said MidPen is using shaded fuel breaks, defensible-space work, eucalyptus removal, and other vegetation-management techniques and that some areas will be retreated on a schedule (she cited 2027 for some fuel-reduction retreatments).

Josh Hugg, MidPen government affairs program manager, described how land acquisition typically involves the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) buying property and transferring it to MidPen for long-term stewardship. The presenters said the district now places more emphasis on stewardship, trail access and fuel-management staffing than in its earliest decades of mostly acquisition.

MidPen also described several regional trail and access projects. The presentation highlighted plans labeled in MidPen materials as the Persimmon (Persimmon/Purisima) To The Sea trail and associated parking and shuttle strategies at Verde Road and Skyline to improve access to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. McNiven and Tucker said the district hopes to link regional trail segments to the Bay Trail and explore leveraging the Dumbarton Rail Corridor for bicycle and pedestrian access.

The district also summarized a Highway 17 wildlife undercrossing and pedestrian-bridge concept intended to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve mountain lion connectivity between ranges; that project is undergoing environmental review and MidPen is seeking construction funding partners.

On wildlife and public-health issues, speakers flagged second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning in raptors and predators, noting prior incidents of poisoned bobcats in the area and ongoing legislative outreach to restrict those poisons.

MidPen staff urged residents to expect public notice if and when prescribed burns are planned in the Woodside area and said the district is increasing dedicated vegetation-management crews. The presenters also described MidPen’s outreach tiers for nonprofit partnerships and an active docent/event calendar for educational activities.

Discussion vs. decision: The session was a presentation and Q&A; no council policy or vote resulted from the item. Council members asked for follow-ups including budget allocations and more detail on how MidPen prioritizes fuel-management work.

Ending: MidPen offered to follow up with town staff on budget and program questions. Council members thanked the presenters for the update.

Quotes used in this article come from MidPen presenters at the July 22, 2025 Woodside Town Council meeting and from the council Q&A recorded in the meeting transcript.","Representatives from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District briefed the Woodside Town Council on wildfire resiliency work, prescribed fire, regional trails including the \"Purisima (Persimmon) to the Sea\" connections, a planned Highway 17 wildlife undercrossing, and outreach on toxic rodenticides.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156007,"Council authorizes town manager to finalize consultant agreement for Old Lahonda Road drainage design",495,4320000,4815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5471917-47e439e29bca8c93698caf4a7c51535d&start=4320&end=4815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5471917-47e439e29bca8c93698caf4a7c51535d/thumbnail_4320000.jpg","/articles/6156007/California/Council-authorizes-town-manager-to-finalize-consultant-agreement-for-Old-Lahonda-Road-drainage-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156007-704c7dfb33aa5b82a6b567bb65527411/orig.mp4?Expires=1770852257&Signature=Wybkj7a~nM3FjKuEpscuej9AV4HpJkIDjwLhcOzSMLcHAMLItRpNprNNlZzIKueR7~UKISl67FK4tT1H8eKwj8ExOHgUmqIgtMP3WXavMe4Aw93H3uK4AaqjEc89hEwZteo52sHfnnSUUXccuaM2y0b~4yi1IdEI2eoC2FKmD5qZVRGTD--eSJOxVTUygIziAF2MuSLvHqScnA-iAKM8OSsrLm5i5px4Rh2cFMxCC7aehrY6tj5hdIPALT6O9fDzEvx2coW7kW4Z9tipILBq3B-8hU1YAGtaqFbICcMaARSuABhQyotPwvv6X5EBG5SI6rEtPOMMsG9WgIJ5plCIVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodside Town Council on July 22 authorized the town manager to execute a design agreement for the Old Lahonda Road drainage improvement project with one of two consultants, contingent on satisfactory reference checks.

Staff presented two proposals received for design services and asked the council to authorize the town manager to award a contract following vetting. The town’s report identified two proposals: NV5 (not to exceed $167,080) and KPFF (not to exceed $116,710.60). Staff emphasized these were proposals (qualification‑based) rather than construction bids and said selection will consider qualifications, references and interviews rather than price alone.

Why it matters: The Old Lahonda drainage work is part of the town’s stormwater strategy. Council members noted the importance of drainage investment following the 2022 atmospheric‑river flooding and pressed staff to weigh cost alongside demonstrated experience of the proposed project managers.

The motion the council approved (roll call: Abarish — yes; Brown — yes; Gold — yes; Wall — yes; Domkowski — yes) authorized the town manager to execute an agreement with either NV5 (not to exceed $167,080) or KPFF (not to exceed $116,710.60) \"upon satisfactory completion of reference checks.\" Staff said the construction contract (if required) would later come back to council after design and bid phases.

Discussion vs. decision: Council’s authorization was a decision to permit manager execution after vetting. Council asked for interviews and reference checks to confirm project manager experience and scope alignment.

Ending: Staff will complete reference checks, interview the prospective teams as needed, and proceed with contract execution consistent with the council’s authorization.","The council authorized the town manager to execute a design agreement for the Old Lahonda Road drainage improvement project with either NV5 or KPFF (two consultant proposals) after satisfactory reference checks; the vote was 5–0.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156011,"Council approves vacation of pedestrian/equestrian easement on Marva Oaks; town to maintain replacement trail",538,2418000,2956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5471917-47e439e29bca8c93698caf4a7c51535d&start=2418&end=2956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5471917-47e439e29bca8c93698caf4a7c51535d/thumbnail_2418000.jpg","/articles/6156011/California/Council-approves-vacation-of-pedestrianequestrian-easement-on-Marva-Oaks-town-to-maintain-replacement-trail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156011-9c95c285f433abc66d1261d66b3456ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770852257&Signature=RQifSPbWblcl1HU2B1B290EvRQVuOnnE7gKv9Uwo~oYbbEVX7AgL5j5ZCO-RHFyJ5Kgd6p85cv5VxPy-Jlj~x3a8wHRLxU~bFkTbPEg1nz1W2BaTrrzLlACirm~taKuI1dIyuq3rN7~6a6X4ok98VcjIlNq3u05GwQrTWf0A4GbYTOqeT~LMoHCFokjX8ZwKIsnsfjYfVN2LziR9Mq1qX9m-G0WuasYpmqc37K6VCNDL~A9vw1ZxVwjzoeMzq133LY4UA4X4GBy6~j8lpMjvMYXgRLlwqBaRiuaGki2d-EAEnF9r8wyuMaEXuF8OfO8ZDWa03aJK5THtEwYwr5L8Jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodside Town Council on July 22 approved a resolution vacating two pedestrian/equestrian easement segments and adopting a replacement alignment on Marva Oaks following unanimous support from the town’s Trails Committee and Planning Commission.

Staff said the matter resulted from a lot‑line adjustment that merged two parcels and prompted a petition to vacate two pink‑marked easement segments in favor of the existing green‑marked trail alignment that now traverses the merged parcel. Public testimony from property owner Robert (Bob) [last name not specified in the packet] clarified that his family will own the lower green section while granting the town and the horse‑trails committee permanent rights to the existing green alignment. \"The green trail is a far superior trail for the horse trails committee and ... it will now be permanent,\" the property owner said during public comment.

Why it matters: The action preserves an existing trail alignment favored by equestrians and pedestrians and places maintenance responsibility with the town.

Public commenters, including regular trail user Kim [last name not specified], said the green alignment is well established, used by equestrians and pedestrians, and contains some declining trees that the town should monitor. Staff responded that ongoing trail maintenance and tree‑health monitoring fall to town crews and will be addressed as part of routine maintenance.

The council approved the resolution by roll call (Council member Abarish — yes; Council member Brown — yes; Council member Gold — yes; Council member Wall — yes; Mayor Domkowski — yes). The staff report referenced the parcels and included an updated map as a desk item showing the proposed replacement trail.

Discussion vs. decision: The item was a public hearing with debate and public comment; the council made a formal decision to approve the vacation and replacement alignment.

Ending: The council directed staff to work with the Trails Committee on long‑term maintenance and monitoring of the trail corridor.","The council unanimously approved a resolution vacating two existing easement segments and formalizing a replacement trail alignment on Marva Oaks (addresses stated in the staff report as 153 and 155). The Trails Committee and Planning Commission had previously recommended the change.","actionData","errors"]

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