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May 10, 2001 <br />Page 5 <br />C. Administration Division Report <br />No report. <br />D. General Managers Report <br />Ward reported that the District website received CARPD's (California <br />Association of Recreation and Park Districts) Best Electronic Media award. <br />He reviewed the status of Senate Bill 707, revision of the Public Resources <br />Code, relative to recreation and park districts. He said that it is anticipated it <br />will be referred to the governor within the month, and a letter of support will <br />be sent to Senator Torlakson and members of the Senate Committee on <br />Local Government. <br />Concluding, Ward said that it is anticipated that a contract with the City, <br />relative to 401 Hillcrest, will be presented at the next meeting. <br />Lange stated his appreciation for Ward's work on Senate Bill 707, and noted <br />Ward's recognition at the recent CARPD conference. On behalf of the <br />Board, Gibson commended Ward for his role in the successful assessment <br />district effort. <br />E. Directors' Reports <br />Lange reported on upcoming special events including the SMMC (Santa <br />Monica Mountains Conservancy) and MRCA (Mountains Recreation and <br />Conservation Authority) dedication of the Frankel Discovery Center at <br />Augustus F. Hawkins Natural Park on May 21, a trail dedication ceremony at <br />Triunfo Creek Park on May 19, and a special tour of the City's Public Works <br />Department on May 24. <br />Berger discussed Trails Education Day activities, and invited all to <br />participate. <br />Gibson requested a brief meeting of the Park Naming Committee, and <br />suggested that a Board presentation be scheduled on the District's <br />environmentally sensitive pest and weed control practices. <br />