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September 16, 1999 Page 3 a seamless surface and smoother than a sidewalk, the facility will also be used by inline skaters, and the projected cost is within budget. In response to Board inquires, staff said that the majority of the workshop youth were from Newbury Park, a heavy duty wrought iron fence will be used, the extent of lighting is yet to be decided, the current insurance premium for the three portable skateboard sites is between $10,000 and $12,000 a year and the carrier said that no problem is anticipated in getting insurance for the new facility, the park will be supervised through the use of a remote camera, use of safety equipment by users will be required, recent legislation has reduced liability for skateboard parks, portable sites will be continued if usage warrants it, some night use of the facility may be considered, a gate will secure the area, and working drawings will be created subsequent to approval of the concept plan. It was moved by Gibson and seconded by Lange to approve the concept plan for the skateboard park as presented. In response to Berger's inquiry, Sorensen said that funding has already been approved in the budget and the motion is to approve the concept. The motion carried 4-1, with Berger voting no. B. Authorization To Award Contract For Accessible Matting And Installation Of Play Equipment To Premium Construction In Amount Of $29,600; And Award Contract For Furnishing Play Equipment To Moore Recreation In Amount Of $32,515.29 At Pepper Tree Playfield Sorensen said that it is a District goal to upgrade and rehabilitate all playgrounds with respect to both ADA mandates and Consumer Product Safety Guidelines, the first rehabilitation project of .the year will be Pepper Tree Playfield and the proposed improvements will meet those standards. He reviewed the bid proposal process and results, and identified the purchase and installation aspects of the project. He said that staff recommendation is to waive the time requirement and accept Moore's bid for the play equipment. In response to Lange's inquiries Sorensen said that the District practices a proprietary bid procedure which helps ensure quality and competitive bids that satisfy District design specifications. In response to Jacobsen's inquiry, Sorensen said that old equipment is not reused elsewhere because of liability issues.