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April 7, 2005 Page 2 It was moved by Lange, seconded by Gibson, and carried 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar as modified; i.e., change page 6, Item 90.A.. to reflect Peppertree Playfields. 7. DEFERRED MATTERS A. Approval Of Draft Project Description To Be Used As The Project Description For Lange Ranch Community Park Draft Environmental Impact Report Friedl noted the presence of Loren Pluth, Senior Park Planner, supplied relevant background information, and identified room exhibits including the proposed Lange Ranch Master Plan, and maps of District community parks, and trails and open space. He discussed various aspects of the project description. He said the Draft Project Description is based on the Draft Master Plan, it incorporates provisions of other documents and comments received in the first phase of the process, and the correspondence from James Gustafson and John Short III, President Thousand Oaks Little League, contained suggestions for alternatives to the park design represented by the Draft Master Plan. Friedl clarified that approval of the recommendation is not approval of the proposed park design, there will be opportunities for public input at numerous points in the process, and interested parties can register online to be put on a mailing list. Berger emphasized that this is the starting point of the process. James Gustafson, Signature Collection homeowner, spoke in opposition to the scope of the proposed park, and urged that the plans be scaled back. Cynthia Weisberg, North Pointe homeowner, spoke in opposition to the park, and said that the area has a history of land instability. Dr. Gerry Langer, Verdigris homeowner, spoke in opposition to the proposed park, and cited safety and land instability concerns. Ed Kitchen, representing Thousand Oaks Little League, spoke in support of the proposed park, and the use of parks by children.