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February 2, 2017 Page 3 Beth Willer -Horwitz, Westlake Village, expressed concern over the turf conversion and wants to see more grass returned to Triunfo Community Park. Jake Nonnemaker, Westlake Village, would like more acreage added to the staff's current recommendations for returning turf to Triunfo Community Park. Ellen Cheney, Westlake Village, is concerned about removal of turf at Triunfo Community Park and lack of usable space. Janet Wall, Westlake Village, is concerned over the health of the large oak trees in Triunfo Community Park and enforcement of local oak tree ordinances. Yvonne Rockwell, Westlake Village, expressed concern over the emphasis on the protection of sports fields vs. other space in local parks. Judy Baukus, Westlake Village, expressed concern over uses of Triunfo Community Park and the emphasis on sports and concerts at other local parks. David Palmer, Westlake Village, expressed concern over reclaimed water usage at Triunfo Community Park. Joel Engle, Westlake Village, expressed concern over changes made at Triunfo Community Park. Malena Riggs, Westlake Village, expressed concern over the necessity of continuing with Phase 3 at Triunfo Community Park. Hans Doerr, Westlake Village, expressed concern over the landscaping and visibility issues at Triunfo Community Park. Board members thanked all the speakers for their comments and expressed appreciation for the passion they have for Triunfo Community Park. Additionally, they addressed the speaker's concerns and emphasized the need for water conservation and the necessity to adapt to the changing environment. It was moved by Jones, seconded by Gibson, and carried 4-0 to approve staff recommendation, plus restore some irrigated turf, as well as non -irrigated turf areas, as modified by the attached map. B. California -American Water Company Proposed Rate Increase — Participate with City of Thousand Oaks in Pending Rate Case Al 60700 in amount not to exceed $25,000 Friedl referenced the staff report and supporting documentation; should the Board so move, the District would be authorized to participate in the subject California American Water Rate Case. The effect of Cal -Am Water's suggested consolidation of geographic districts would result in benefiting communities vastly different and geographically disconnected from the District's and would result in significant increased water rates in Thousand Oaks. The City