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September 4, 2003 <br />Page 6 <br />11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS <br />A. Park Division Report <br />Sorensen reported that staff expects to present to the Board on October 16 <br />a recommendation and results of an RFP (Request for Proposals) for <br />operation of the Chumash Interpretative Center. Continuing, he said that <br />the Conejo Creek South construction project was delayed, due to the <br />necessity to relocate a drainage structure, and is expected to be underway <br />in September. <br />In response to Berger's inquiry, staff said that the renovations and <br />improvements at the Goebel Senior Adult Center are completed, and some <br />center services are being relocated within the building. <br />Gibson acknowledged Sorensen's promotion to Assistant General <br />Manager, and offered his congratulations. <br />In response to Jacobsen's inquiry, Sorensen said that the Lang Ranch <br />focus group has reached consensus on design issues, and he commended <br />Senior Park Planner Pluth and Landscape Architect David Volz for their <br />efforts. <br />B. Recreation Division Report <br />Scott reported that 93 people attended the Goebel Senior Adult Center <br />annual Labor Day breakfast; approximately 4,000 attended the Labor Day <br />Concert featuring Hotel Califomia, in a salute to the popular rock band The <br />Eagles, and the Teen Center held a silent auction at the concert and raised <br />approximately $150; and, beginning September 5, the first exhibition of <br />abstract paintings at Hillcrest Center will feature "Three Generations of <br />Painters." <br />C. Management Services Division Report <br />No report. <br />D. General Manager's Report <br />Ward reported that another town hall meeting sponsored by City of <br />Thousand Oaks is scheduled for September 16, and discussion of use of <br />developer fees will be continued; he will attend a CARPD (California <br />Association Recreation and Park Districts) legislative meeting in <br />Sacramento the week of September 8; and at the recent COSCA Board <br />