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November 19, 2009 <br />Page 4 <br />11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS <br />A. Parks Division Report <br />Hare said that earlier in evening he met with members of a Dos Vientos Homeowners <br />Association, who expressed strong support for the Dos Vientos Playfield. Many are <br />expected to attend the upcoming Planning Commission meeting to express their <br />support. He said that the ribbon cutting ceremony at Northwood Neighborhood Park <br />is scheduled for November 21 and invited everyone to attend. Development of <br />construction documents for the western portion of Oakbrook Neighborhood Park will <br />begin shortly, and it is expected that the project will be put to bid in spring 2010. <br />B. Recreation Division Report <br />Wiley referenced documentation, and highlighted recreation events and activities, <br />including special holiday events. He stated that the Young Artists Ensemble and <br />Teen Center received equal donations ($2,500 each) from Bruce Stanton from the <br />proceeds of the "Reign of Terror' Haunted House, which took place at the Janss <br />Marketplace. The Silver Starlight Ball will be held Sunday, December 6 at the Clarion <br />Palm Garden Hotel. <br />C. Management Services Division Report <br />Lewanda stated that the District audit is underway and going well. The State of <br />California is currently conducting an audit of Mountains Recreation and Conservation <br />Authority (MRCA), a grantee of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC), <br />which will continue for approximately one month. The California Highway Patrol <br />conducted an evaluation of the District's fleet and drug testing program and declared <br />the program satisfactory. A collaborative effort is resulting in progress being made on <br />the District website redesign, and New World Systems is working with staff to convert <br />the accounting system. <br />D. General Manager's Report <br />Friedl highlighted Employee Appreciation Day, and thanked all those who supported <br />the effort, including Board members who attended. He mentioned that District and <br />City of Thousand Oaks staff are working together to move the Rancho Potrero <br />Specific Plan forward. <br />