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February 6, 2014 <br />Page 3 <br />Friedl introduced the item. There is concern over the similarity of names between <br />Lang Ranch Neighborhood Park and Lang Ranch Community Park resulting in <br />confusion among some residents. The Park Naming Committee (Huffer and Jones) <br />met and reviewed a variety of names; preliminary guidelines were used. The <br />Committee came up with five names. Discussion ensued regarding the proffered <br />names. It was agreed that more research and vetting should be done before a <br />decision is made. <br />Clint Matkovich, Thousand Oaks, does not support using a spanish language name <br />for Lang Ranch Community Park due to Spanish/Chumash history. <br />It was moved by Huffer, seconded by Jones, and carried 5-0 to table <br />considering and discussing potential alternative names for Lang Ranch <br />Community Park and bring the item back to a future Board meeting. <br />10. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />A. Park Dedication Fee <br />11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS <br />A. Parks Division Report <br />Hare referenced photos he recently sent to Board members of the ongoing work at <br />Lang Ranch Neighborhood Park and Conejo Creek North Park. Two days after <br />these pictures were taken, installation of the shade sails at the CCN picnic <br />structures commenced. Conejo Valley Days has requested, and worked out with <br />AYSO, switching their event dates to a week later due to carnival operator <br />scheduling problems. This change also affects the Chili Cook -Off. Hare will meet <br />with members from all three organizations involved to work out the logistics. <br />B. Recreation Division Report <br />Lindsey reported a new Teen Services Director has been hired. Micah Akerson <br />comes to the District from the city of Santa Monica. His previous experience <br />includes work with teen programming in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. He <br />worked for the District previously as a Recreation Leader at Borchard Community <br />Center. <br />C. Management Services Division Report <br />Lewanda absent. <br />D. General Manager's Report <br />