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October 21, 1999 Page 4 11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. Park Division Report Sorensen reported that the schedule for the Kimber Park development permit process has been announced, appeals can be submitted to the City of Thousand Oaks Planning Department until October 29, and he anticipates construction will begin before the end of the year. Continuing, he said that on 12 October 83 attendees participated in the first of three community workshops for Oakbrook Playfield, it appeared that over 90 percent of the attendees opposed the playfield concept, there is an opportunity for a partnership with Little league, a second iteration of proposals will be considered in November, principal concerns expressed by attendees were traffic, noise, and loss of a quiet ambiance, and after three community workshops a public hearing will be scheduled. In response to Jacobsen's inquiry, staff said that the site is identified as a playfield in the Master Plan, and originally the site was identified as a proposed school site. Sorensen reviewed site options. Lange said that he received negative comments from citizens regarding the process, and Senior Park Development Planner Gilmore is to be commended for his management of the workshops. Sorensen said that Lang Ranch Community Park is a possible zone site for three playfields, he discussed development options, and noted that Park Superintendent Marchesano and Park Operations Analyst Palermo were also present at the workshop. B. Recreation Division Report Wiley referenced the Therapeutics Adaptive Recreation Program, and said that the wheelchair football team will participate in the 1999 Santa Barbara Blister Bowl scheduled for October 22-24. He highlighted the event. Lange noted a similar program in Oxnard. Berger noted the upcoming Spirit Night at the Teen Center and discussed parking concerns.