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July 7, 2016 Page 4 no action was taken on this item. 10. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Youth Outreach Impressions — May 2016 B. Investment Reports — April & May 2016 11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. Parks Division Report Hare reported the District transitioned to reclaimed water yesterday at North Ranch Neighborhood Park. Approval was received for turf rebates from the Metropolitan Water District in the amount of $870,000 to convert the 29 remaining parks, with an eighth -month window of time in which to do the work. Banyan Park will continue to be studied based on park neighbor's concerns. B. Recreation Division Report Callis thanked all who participated in the many 4th of July activities offered by the District. She referenced Rec Highlights, specifically the upcoming performances of YAE's "The Lion King," "Movie in the Park" at Dos Vientos Community Center (showing "Zootopia") and "Christmas in July" at the GACC Boutique. C. Management Services Division Report Lewanda reported Lisa Soghor has resigned her position at MBCA; she has accepted a job at the city of Malibu. D. General Manager's Report Friedl acknowledged members of the public who spoke about Banyan Park this evening and indicated staff will reach out to neighborhood representatives for additional dialogue before moving forward with Phase 2 turf reductions. He thanked the Parks & Planning Division for all their efforts in managing the transitions necessary to deal with drought conditions and is grateful for the public's understanding of the challenges involved. Friedl reported letters signed by Vice Chair Lange (for Chair Huffer, who is out of town) were sent to Senator Pavely and Senator Hertzberg regarding AB 2444, which is currently in the Senate. Friedl noted Gibson and Hare will be absent from the next Board meeting. E. Directors' Reports & Follow -Up Reports on Meetings/Conferences Attended