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Council adopts official names for 100‑acre open space; tribe recommends 'Lele Yomi Way' for main trail
Summary
After a community‑led process with the Fairfax Open Space Committee and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, the council adopted official names for the town's newly acquired 100‑acre property, designating the property 'Fairfax Open Space Preserve' and accepting the tribe's recommendation 'Lele Yomi' ("the high place") for the main fire road/trail.
The Fairfax Town Council voted on July 22 to adopt an official naming package for the town’s acquired 100‑acre open space (also called the Wall property). Staff described a two‑year, community‑driven process that gathered roughly 100 name nominations and developed a recommended slate in coordination with the Fairfax Open Space Committee (FOSC), a council subcommittee and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR). The council adopted the package and directed staff to proceed with signage design and placement.
Staff told the council the tribe recommended a name for the main trail — "Lele Yomi, meaning the high place" — and FOSC voted unanimously to adopt it for use as Lele Yomi Way, with the tribe offering guidance on spelling and pronunciation. The council adopted the property name 'Fairfax Open Space Preserve' and approved individual feature names such as 'Redford Ridge' (honoring Jamie Redford) and a bench dedication for Diane Bright funded by her husband.
Public commenters from FOSC and donor families described the fundraising and stewardship history behind the names. Council action included direction to work with Marin County sign shop for fabrication; staff reported available budget funds to buy signage (staff cited updated signage quotes of approximately $500 per sign, down from an earlier $1,500 estimate).
