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November 17, 2022 Page 3 suitable solutions, locations, and partners to create additional pickleball courts. Hare noted that there is no perfect/obvious location. After much discussion and detailed analysis, the Ad Hoc Committee came up with a prioritized list of potential pickleball court sites. If approved, in spring of 2023, these priority locations will be placed in the District's Ten -Year Capital Improvement Project Plan. Hare reviewed how this list was formulated and shared pictures of each location with preliminary concept plans. He stressed this project is not something that is anywhere near construction; these plans are a long way from being realized. He expressed thanks to Holt and Huffer for their participation on the Ad Hoc Committee, as well as to CRPD staff for their time spent on this process. A timeline regarding any construction would depend on the availability of funds for the project. Public Speakers: James Wall, Thousand Oaks, is against the construction of pickleball courts and believes they will alter a park's characteristics. Herb Chick, Westlake Village, is opposed to more pickleball courts and believes it will negatively affect the tennis -playing community. Judy Grund, Thousand Oaks, expressed concern specifically regarding added courts at Rancho Conejo and has safety concerns over an added parking lot and traffic issues. Kathrin Nolan, Thousand Oaks, President of the Ventura County Pickleball Club, is in favor of additional pickleball courts and believes there is a definite need for them. She thinks Rancho Conejo is the best location choice. Susan Emerson, Westlake Village, opposes building pickleball courts at Triunfo Community Park. She stated it would change the atmosphere of the park and would result in noise issues. Emma Howells, Westlake Village, is against building pickleball courts at Triunfo Community Park. Among other concerns, she stated there would be noise issues that would discourage the wildlife surrounding the park. Diane Birchman, Thousand Oaks, believes Oakbrook Neighborhood Park should be moved to the number one priority spot.