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July 22, 2004 Page 4 Continuing, he said that staff has just completed its annual 100 -feet brush clearance effort; and various agencies, including the National Park Service, are discussing the merits of a range of brush clearance policies. Jacobsen asked for a future overview of the issue. Gibson stated his concern about an unfunded mandate, if changing laws require expanded brush clearance. In response to Lange's inquiry, Berger said that Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), as a state agency, is exempt from the Los Angeles brush clearance policy. B. Recreation Division Report Benton identified upcoming recreation events including: Sports coaches training, August 2 and 9; Goebel Senior Adult Center seminar "Assisted Living Options and Your Future", August 5; and the Concert in the Park series featuring Greg Adams and Herman's Hermits, August 15 and September 6 respectively. In response to Lange's Inquiry, menton said that the Teen Center's Surf Camp was a very popular first-time program this summer with 30 participants in the second session, and transportation was provided by rented vans driven by staff. Gibson encouraged staff to promote certification and training programs for coaches. Benton said that staff will discuss the issue. C. Management Services Division Report Lewanda presented an update of the state budget situation. D. General Manager's Report No report. E. Directors' Reports Gibson encouraged CSDA Conference attendance. He said that, as a board member, he attended the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) meeting earlier in the day in Sacramento, and the organization supports long term budget reform and protection; the Conejo Coalition for Youth and Families will meet July 28 at Hillcrest Center, at which time the annual action plan will be discussed; and, as a member of