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June 10, 2004 Page 3 Relative to the Capital Improvement Projects for 2003-04, Friedl said that staff has been busy this past year, the Board approved 63 Capital Improvement Projects of which 36 are completed or under construction, and 18 are currently scheduled or in progress; the largest project is the Conejo Creek South infrastructure, storm water detention and drainage improvements, baseball field, soccer fields and lights; other significant projects include a renovated play area at Conejo Creek North, ADA improvements at the Walnut Grove Equestrian Center, new lighting at Borchard Park, a variety of improvements associated with opening the Dos Vientos Community Center and Park, a new tot lot at Sunset Hills Park, site preparations to relocate the Conejo Service Yard, repair and improvement of trails and trailheads and an addition of approximately 200 acres of open space. Continuing, Friedl said that the new list of Capital Improvement Projects for 2004-2005 has been significantly reduced due to the funding shift; the total estimated cost of the recommended projects is slightly over $6,000,000 or about $2,400,000 less than the 2003-04 Capital Improvement Projects; the three largest projects are Conejo Creek South Phase I completion and start of Phase II; Lang Ranch Community Park, and McCrea Ranch (Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grant), although realistically it is not expected that the McCrea Ranch project will move forward until the District is able to commit additional resources. He noted a list of potential future Capital Improvements Projects which will be referred to if funds become available, and said that a recommendation for an environmental consultant for Lang Ranch will be presented at the June 24 meeting He referenced the revised proposed 2004-2005 assessment district projects, noting that seven of the original 11 have been postponed or eliminated; staff is recommending that capital funds be used for operation and maintenance of the parks; and the proposal reflects a funding source shift from Park Development Fees (PDF), which the District has traditionally relied on for capital improvements, to an increasing reliance on partnerships, grants, donations, and intergovernmental collaboration. In response to Board inquiries, Friedl said that virtually all Dos Vientos capital projects are funded by the Dos Vientos Assessment District; some property improvements are recommended for the Waverly Park Equestrian Center, and it is anticipated that future revenue generation will result; the District has received or has grant funds pending from California Integrated Waste Management Board, Roberti Z'Berg Harris (Block Grant) 2000 &