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June 21, 2001 Page 2 7. DEFERRED MATTERS A. Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget 1. Presentation Of Capital Improvement Projects Gibson declared the public hearing open. Sorensen presented an overview of the District Master Plan and Capital Improvement Projects. He identified and discussed changes, including the Hope, Gunston Hall, and Olsen Channel parcel transfers from District to Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) management. He also noted that the Conejo Ridge open space parcel has been transferred to COSCA. Additionally, he identified new park facilities including the skateboard park, Rancho Conejo Playfield, dog park, and Kimber Park site, which will open in December. He discussed Capital Improvement Projects, including new, carryover, and proposed projects. He identified and discussed six priority TV' projects, including Dos Vientos Park, whose groundbreaking was conducted earlier in the day, Northwood Playfield, Lang Ranch Community Park site, Conejo Creek South baseball field and Master Plan improvements, and McCrea Ranch, Phase 1. He also reviewed efforts and projects to reduce District liability exposure. He discussed relevant concerns, demographics, community input, projected schedules, funding options, including possible grants and potential partnership agreements. Sorensen noted that the District administration office and program support services plan to move to 401 West Hillcrest the last two weeks of December. He added that Proposition 12 grant opportunities are expected, cultural improvements will include the "Black Bok' Theatre, and it is anticipated that shell and improvements costs will be approximately $1,150,000. In response to Jacobsen's inquiries, Sorensen said that all new projects will be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Wildwood fort cannot be renovated until a funding source is secured. He identified and discussed efforts to ensure community awareness of District projects.