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Minutes 12-19-96 Page 3 and recreational experience. Welty said that approximately 75 percent of the "dog parks" are located on main arterial streets. Gillette noted that the meeting was not a public hearing, but was an opportunity for the Board to discuss the topic publicly, and the public to express opinions. Andrew S. Hughes, Esq. of England, Whitfield, Schroeder & Tredway, LLP, representing the Village Homes Property Owners Association, said that he supports the recommendation. He referenced the submitted documentation, and identified problems and concerns with the Triunfo Park site. Rich Pearsall of Westlake Village, said that he concurred with Hughes' statement, and he cited concerns of noise, traffic, and parking. James Wall, of Thousand Oaks, said he opposed the Triunfo Park site as a leash free area, unleashed dogs in the park are a current problem, and a majority of homeowners in the area are opposed to the site. Gary Asarch, of Westlake Village, stated his opposition to the Triunfo Park site, and said he supports a "dog park" in Conejo Creek Park or other regional, centrally located, park site. Crosby E. Fentress, of Westlake Village, spoke in opposition to the Triunfo Park site, and said that local residents are opposed to the use of that site, and suggested the "dog park" be placed near the equestrian center. Judy Boivers, of Westlake Village, spoke in opposition to the Triunfo Park site, citing the park's small size, and she urged the use of another site. Don Power, of Westlake Village, spoke in opposition to the Triunfo Park site, and spoke of the current disregard of leash laws in the park. Terry Kingston, of Westlake Village, spoke in opposition to the Triunfo Park site, and cited current problems in the park.