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May 28, 2009 Page 3 Several large projects, with a total of nearly $6.6 million budgeted, were completed including: Phase 2 Development at Conejo Creek South, the Community Pool at California Lutheran University, and Amenities Relocation Phase 1 at Conejo Community Park. Additional notable completed projects include: Lakeside Picnic Structure Structural Renovation at Conejo Creek North and Sewer Line Installation at Walnut Grove Equestrian. An additional project nearing completion is Phase 1 Improvements at Northwood Neighborhood Park. "paper projects" include Lang Ranch Community Park, McCrea Ranch, Oakbrook Neighborhood Park and Oakbrook Service Yard. Parks and Planning staff, in coordination with Recreation Division staff developed a proposed 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan, and then prioritized the projects. For fiscal year 2009-10, staff is proposing 28 projects at a cost of $4,946,000. Projects include Design Development at Lang Ranch Community Park, Infrastructure for Public Access at McCrea Ranch, Parking Expansion at Rancho Conejo Playfield, and Amenities Relocation Phase 2 at Conejo Community Park. Fiscal Year 2010-11 -- the three largest projects account for $11,825,000 and include Design Development and Phase 1 Development at Lang Ranch Community Park, Maintenance Yard Development at Oakbrook Service Yard, and Phase 1 Development at Oakbrook Neighborhood Park. Hare also highlighted years 3 through 10 of the proposed 10 -Year Capital Improvement Plan. He noted the District has a verbal agreement with Conejo Valley United Soccer Club for lighting improvements at Thousand Oaks Community Park. Hare said a significant source of funds is the property owner/voter approved Districtwide Assessment. He also cited the importance of partnerships and agreements, and noted the City of Thousand Oaks has proposed $5,000,000 in its budget for Lang Ranch Community Park development. In response to Gibson's concern relative to water costs, Hare spoke of the goal of reducing turf areas, managing water usage, weather -based sprinkler systems, and investigating synthetic turf and use of recycled water. Lange said he received positive feedback relative to the relocation of amenities at Conejo Community Park. Jacobsen recommended a study session focusing on funding options for the District.