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December 16, 1997 Page 5 11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. Park Division Report Sorensen reported that the City of Thousand Oaks awarded a contract for the construction of the Newbury Gateway Park, and January 12 is the anticipated date for the beginning of construction. Jacobsen and Gillette agreed that a groundbreaking ceremony would be appropriate. Ward said that staff would follow up on a groundbreaking ceremony. Continuing, Sorensen said that staff met with Operating Engineers and received the construction drawings for Park Site "C", the neighborhood park site across from the equestrian facility on Lynn Road, and February 1 is the anticipated date for the beginning of construction. Jacobsen said that a groundbreaking ceremony would be appropriate, and Gillette suggested a news release. Sorensen said that after a firm date is established, the Board will be contacted. Sorensen said that Lang Ranch received only minor damage from the recent storm. In response to Board inquiries, staff said that the name of the park was set previously. Ward clarified the names of several parks, and he noted that there is currently only one Lang Ranch designated park site, and the Oakbrook Regional Park, with the Chumash Interpretive Center, is a County park. In response to Lange's inquiry, Sorensen said that the anticipated opening of the Lang Ranch Park site will be March. B. Recreation Division Report Washington reported that winter registration has begun; the brochure can be accessed on the Internet; the Young Artists Ensemble presentation of The Secret Garden has been very well received; and a large, enthusiastic group enjoyed the Silver Starlight Ball.