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September 21, 2000 Page 2 Harbor District, as a representative to the CSDA (California Special Districts Association) Board of Directors" in lieu of the words "to elect". 7. DEFERRED MATTERS A. Welling Trust Property Park Site Suitability (East Rancho Road, North Of Hillcrest Drive) Sorensen said that subsequent to Board direction on September 7, staff conducted an inspection and analysis of the Welling Trust property. He reported that the property is currently in escrow, and an analysis of cost factors indicate the list price is approximately $304,000 per acre, which is significantly higher than the value of park property in that zone, and development costs for the site would be in the range of $100,000 per acre. He said staff recommendation is that the property be referred to appropriate COSCA (Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency) staff for evaluation as an equestrian center, and he noted the presence of representatives of Welling Trust. In response to Lange's inquiry, Sorensen said that COSCA staff was not previously aware of the property, but is now informed. Jeanette Welling thanked staff for investigating the property, confirmed that the property is currently in escrow with a private party, and in response to Holt's inquiry, said that the perspective buyer plans to build houses on the site. Gina Smurthwaite thanked staff and Board for investigating the property, and thanked Jeanette Welling for allowing the neighborhood to use the property. Nick Quidwai urged caution in the use of limited District funds and resources. It was moved by Holt, seconded by Lange, and carried 3-0 to decline to add the Welling Trust property to the District's Capital Improvement Projects list, and to refer this property to COSCA staff for evaluation as an equestrian center, if the property falls out of escrow. 8. NEW ITEMS None