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July 2, 2015 <br />Page 2 <br />8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION <br />A. Overview of District's Traditional Use of Glyphosate (Brand name <br />"Round -Up") and use during Drought -related Turf Conversion Process <br />Friedl referenced a two-page handout entitled "CRPD's use of the Herbicide <br />`Glysophate' to Convert Portions of Parks from Turf to Drought Tolerant/Alternative <br />Landscaping (i.e. woodchips/mulch)," and summarized the reasons for using <br />glyphosate in CRPD's parks. <br />John Williams, Thousand Oaks, expressed concern over the use of Round -Up in <br />District parks. <br />9. EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION — Park Conference Room <br />CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code Section <br />54957.6 — District Representatives: Adrianna Guzman, Esq; General Manager Friedl, <br />Administrator Lewanda and Supervisor Howell Relative to Labor Negotiations with Service <br />Employees International Union (SEIU) (Represented Employees) and Salary Schedules <br />and Fringe Benefits for Unrepresented Employees <br />10. NEW ITEMS <br />A. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees International <br />Union (SEIU) <br />Friedl reported on the basics of the agreement, indicating many of the changes <br />were made in response to the Board's intentions to make the MOU simpler and <br />more transparent to all. Board members expressed appreciation for the spirit of <br />cooperation among the involved parties and the teamwork that was necessary to <br />arrive at this agreement. <br />It was moved by Gibson, seconded by Lange and carried 4-0 to: <br />1. Approve the MOU between the District and SEIU, adjusting employee <br />compensation and benefits, as outlined. <br />It was moved by Gibson, seconded by Lange and carried 4-0 to: <br />2. Authorize budget adjustments as necessary to reflect changes. <br />