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Minutes 7-11-96 Page 2 Jacobsen declared the public hearing open. Sorensen noted the relevant funding, maintenance, and design agreements with the City of Thousand Oaks. Referencing a map, he identified recent changes in site design based on public input and concerns. Changes include, relocation of tot lot, the provision of two instead of five bar-be-que pits, and the addition of night lighting at the gateway sign and walkway security lighting, and a drinking fountain near the tot lot. He said that Newbury Park Rotary Club has expressed interest in supporting a sign board similar to the Teen Center sign, but the proposed sign is currently not part of the Master Plan. He thanked community volunteers for the grove of oak trees that was planted and maintained by volunteers. In response to Board inquiries, Sorensen explained: signage will be decided at the July 23 City Council meeting; a standard irrigation system will be installed in the turf areas; a drip system currently sustains the oak tree grove; signage is expected to conform to City standards; the number of tables will remain the same as originally envisioned; the cost of sign lighting, utilities, and maintenance will be shared with the City on a one-third two-thirds basis; in order to direct lighting downward, drop box lighting is planned for the interior of the park; and, if approved July 23 by the City Council, construction is expected to begin in October. Val C. Mogensen, said that he had no complaints with the site plans, and he urged that the welcome sign reflect the Newbury Park name. In response to Holt's inquiry, Sorensen said that discussions with the City regarding the site name have been held, no decision has been made, and the name will be decided by the Board's Park Naming Committee. Ward clarified that park signage and name is a sensitive issue, a bilateral decision involving the City Council and District Board will be made, there has been discussion to name the site "Newbury Park" with "City of Thousand Oaks" included on the sign, the "Michael Park" designation simply reflects its location on Michael Drive, and all suggestions and recommendations are welcome.