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August 7, 1997 Page 3 Gillette emphasized our ability to act quickly in relation to the cost of participation in this, whereas with the state system, due to its size and complexity, sometimes loses opportunities like these. Berger mentioned some local examples such as Lin Fin Property, Broome Ranch, Backbone Trail, (acquired Los Robles Trail many years ago, prior to MRCA) Ramirez Canyon and WODOC (William O. Douglas Outdoor Center), down in Franklin Canyon. It was moved by Jacobsen, seconded by Gillette, and carried 5-0, to approve the Adoption of Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 1997-1998 B. Approval of Portable Skateboard and In -Line Skating Areas Washington began by summarizing that while portable skateboard and in- line skating continues to escalate in the Conejo, there are no sanctioned/designated areas for young people and young adults to participate. Many areas have signage which disallows skateboarding, such as strip malls. Staff would like to offer an area where young people can skate and gather in a positive manner, utilizing portable ramps. This would not negate having a permanent facility in the future, but offers an immediate solution to determine the level of interest for skateboarding and in-line skating. Three areas are under consideration: 1. Borchard Community Park in the outside basketball court areas 2. Thousand Oaks Community Park outside basketball court area 3. Thousand Oaks Teen Center, the front parking lot area There would be signage posting hours of availability at Borchard Community Center and Thousand Oaks Community Center. Initial start-up costs would be $2,750 for two sites (approximately $1,375/each), and would contain portable items, storage, rule signs and miscellaneous equipment for check-out. One major issue is the liability involved. The District, being self- insured, would assume liability, as we do for other activities offered by the District. Another option might be to pass the cost on to the user. Washington showed a slide presentation of skateboarding sites from the City of San Luis Obispo (opened in 1994) and Atascadero (opened in 1996). Several slides depicting portable equipment (ramps, bars, rails) were shown. San Luis Obispo showed an area designated specifically for this activity (formerly a basketball area). This allows the facility to be open