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September 4, 2003 Page 3 addendum agreement, he explained that the term of the lease shall be 40 years, is renewable annually, and upon mutual agreement of both parties, the lease may be extended for an additional 20 -year option term. He said that the agreement contained other very minor and nonsubstantive revisions. Sorensen introduced Bryan McQueeney, Executive Director of Ride On. McQueeney thanked the District for its support, noted the upcoming Ventura Farms Ride On Benefit on September 13, and highlighted recent accomplishments, including, the District coordinated construction of an ADA -accessible wheelchair ramp from the barn level to the arena level. He said that a total of 2,884 lessons have been given through July 2003, and ridership is up 25 percent over a year ago. He cited programs in partnership with the CRPD Therapeutics Program, including CRPD barn dance, day camp, and sensory integration ranch visit, and other program and community outreach efforts, including continuations of drill team and week-long summer day camp. Noting the current economic climate and the State budget crisis, McQueeney said the challenge will be to continue to broaden the organization's base of support in the community. He invited questions. It was moved by Gibson, seconded by Berger, and carried 5-0 to approve the annual lease renewal between Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship and the District. B. Adoption Of Resolutions 090403-A And 090403-B Authorizing Participation In Per Capita And Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris (RZH) Grant Programs Referencing the Per Capita Allocation and Robe rti-Z'berg-Ha rris Grant Programs, Sorensen supplied information, and said funding is available in this year's State budget; staff will utilize the grant funding to supplement project development funds for various projects as designated in this year's District budget, including Conejo Community Park play area, Banyan Park tot lot, and lighting for Conejo Creek South, Pepper Tree Playfield, and Borchard Community Park. In response to Gibson's inquiry, Sorensen said that only Roberti-Z'berg- Harris Grant Programs require matching funds, and legislation to repeal this requirement is pending. It was moved by Berger, seconded by Jacobsen, and carried 5-0 to adopt Resolution 090403-A authorizing the District to apply for grant funds for the Per Capita Grant Program under the California Clean