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January 10, 2013 Page 2 It was moved by Gibson, seconded by Jones, and carried 5-0 to approve the consent calendar as presented. 7. DEFERRED MATTERS 8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 9. NEW ITEMS A. Access St. Patrick's Episcopal Church to Old Meadows Park Friedl provided background on the request by St. Patrick's Episcopal Church to build a trail from church property to Old Meadows Park. The Church is willing to take on the responsibility for trail maintenance. Board members expressed some concerns, including possible ADA compliance issues, non -restricted use, security, public access and non-interference by school students of programs currently being held at the park. Doug Holmes of Moorpark indicated his support for the project. Nancy Whitson of Thousand Oaks provided background information on the importance of this project to the school and referred to the CRPD Strategic Plan and its emphasis on forming partnerships with non-profit organizations - St. Patrick's is ready and willing to partner with the District. She supports the project. James Dean of Newbury Park spoke in favor of the project. If Friedl is authorized to negotiate the agreement, he will bring the agreement back to a future meeting for final authorization. Board members agreed with this approach. It was moved by Lange, seconded by Huffer, and carried 5-0 to authorize General Manager to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement with St. Patrick's Episcopal Church to provide direct access from the Church to Old Meadows Park. B. Oakbrook Neighborhood Park (West Side) as a Reservable Field Hare reported that due to the newly increased amenities at Oakbrook Neighborhood Park, staff recommends the five acres of active turf on the western portion of the property be made reservable through the permitting process. Before making this recommendation, Hare spoke with the president of the HOA. Discussion ensued