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April 8, 2004 <br />Page 6 <br />11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS <br />A. Park Division Report <br />Friedl reported that he is working with MuniFinancial and Shilts <br />Consultants, Inc. relative to the assessment district, and their experience is <br />appreciated. Referencing the Capital Improvements Projects Report, he <br />said that the Conejo Creek South project is proceeding, but due to concerns <br />that Phase II may not be completed before the fall season, thus negatively <br />impacting the number of fields available for soccer, staff has decided not to <br />initiated Phase II immediately after Conejo Valley Days; relative to the Chili <br />Cook -Off, staff is monitoring access issues; and it is expected that the RFP <br />(request for proposals) for Lang Ranch Community Park will be circulating <br />before the next Board meeting. <br />In response to further inquiries, Friedl said that staff has been assured that <br />parking and traffic issues for the Chili Cook -Off are being handled by the <br />City of Thousand Oaks, and he will contact the City to ensure this <br />understanding. Continuing, he said that it is possible to install lighting at <br />Conejo Creek South between conclusion of Conejo Valley Days and the <br />start of the soccer season, but a prior meeting with AYSO (American Youth <br />Soccer Organization) is necessary to discuss positioning of the lights; and <br />completion of the baseball field and restrooms are dependent, in part, on <br />access issues which staff continues to monitor. Relative to the Persian <br />Festival, he said that because significantly less people attended than were <br />anticipated, the District experienced a financial deficit, but some loss was <br />recouped from parking fees. <br />B. Recreation Division Report <br />Benton reported that earlier in the day at Dos Vientos Community Center <br />Jonathan Stewart and Recreation Supervisor Scott Engel performed CPR <br />on a gentleman who apparently suffered a heart attack. Continuing, she <br />said that approximately 6,000 attended the "Eggstravaganza" at Conejo <br />Creek South on April 3; during spring break the Teen Center will be opened <br />for extended hours, and planned excursions include trips to a Lakers game, <br />Magic Mountain, and paintball; at the Cultural Unit, the Arts Council of the <br />Conejo Valley will present a jazz concert on April 24 to benefit the Council <br />and the Young Artists Ensemble; at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, an Ice <br />Cream Social, for all ages, is scheduled for April 12; and the Sports Unit is <br />presenting Total Tennis Academy Spring Camp for girls and boys ages 8 to <br />