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September 9, 2005 Page 4 Bryson Gerard, questioned the traffic data, and said that more dog parks are needed, and suggested that usage of the dog park be limited to Ventura County residents. Marsha Friedberg, representing the Canine Keepers, spoke in support of the lighting. Berger identified those who submitted written statement cards and summarized their opinions. Barbara Frey, Letty Ortega, 5eema oorfman, Raul Ortega, Susan Rosen, Leanne Lusk Petras, Jenny Ortega, Elizabeth Ortega, Colin Biroc, Emerald Jones, Jane Banister wrote in support of dog park lighting. A letter from Mark Papay, Esq. in opposition to dog park lighting was received and distributed to Board. In response to questions raised, Friedl said: the draft MND was noticed in the Ventura Star on July 25 and mailed to surrounding park residents; the District is the lead agency; the City of Thousand Oaks Planning Department was sent both the draft and final version of the MND; lighting was not part of the original park design because the popularity of a dog park had yet to be determined; the traffic study relied on existing City of Thousand Oaks data and no significant impacts were identified; and additional dog parks are on the District's "wish list." Holt thanked everyone for his/her input, and commended staff members for their work on the project. She said she was happy with the success of the dog park, and graffiti has been observed in other areas of Thousand Oaks. Jacobsen said a District goal is to involve the public in the process, and the District strives to meet the needs of the community. Gibson said he served on the focus group, and referenced the community government process. He discussed the traffic statistics and said he sees no significant traffic problems due to the dog park. He commended staff on the MND. In response to Berger's inquiry, staff said: it would be difficult for a lighting demonstration to proximate the actual installation; security lighting has much more "spill over" than the directional lighting proposed for the dog park; the lighting at Borchard Community Park is similar to that proposed;