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June 20, 2002 <br />Page 2 <br />1. Presentation Of Capital Improvement Projects <br />2. Approval Of Annual Master Plan Review And Update <br />Sorensen presented an overview of proposed Master Plan revisions. He said <br />that 48 Capital Improvement Projects are being proposed for 2002-03, which <br />include 15 carryover, and 33 new projects, many are rehabilitative in nature, <br />and the extensive Black Box Theater project at Hillcrest Center is not covered <br />in the report, but will be addressed at a subsequent Board meeting. <br />He said that significant additions to the ring of open space were made in <br />2001-02, including Cornell Ranch (53 acres), Hill Canyon (679 acres), <br />Conejo School Road, north of Hillcrest (105 acres), Western Plateau (191 <br />acres) and a number of smaller additions. <br />Continuing, Sorensen said that, relative to park facilities, the donation of 60 <br />acres of former McCrea Ranch property by Shea Homes added significant <br />acreage in Zone III, Dos Vientos Community Park will be completed this <br />calendar year, and staff is hopeful that the community center will be available <br />to the public prior to the completion of the entire site. <br />In response to Gibson's inquiries, Sorensen said that the Western Plateau <br />Agreement has not yet been finalized, and preparation of McCrea Ranch <br />construction documents has begun. He said that the Lang Ranch master <br />planning process will begin shortly, it is expected to last nine months, and <br />there is an financial partnership agreement with Little League for Phase 1 <br />In response to Lange's inquiry, Sorensen said that during subsequent stages <br />of development of the Black Box Theater, efforts will be made to financially <br />involve the community, and the Arts Council has been supportive. <br />Berger noted that the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy provided funds <br />for McCrea Ranch development. <br />Berger stated his concerns relative to the operation of skate parks. <br />Jacobsen said that the City of Fontana is utilizing a system that allows <br />monitoring of users via the internet. Sorensen said that a surveillance <br />camera is planned, and he thanked Jacobsen for the additional information. <br />Scott said that several staff members are very active in the Skateboard <br />Coalition. <br />In response to Jacobsen's inquiry, Sorensen said that most ADA (Americans <br />with Disabilities Act) mandated changes applicable to parks have been <br />