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November 6, 2003 Page 6 D. General Manager's Report Ward referenced the (CSDA) California Special Districts Association correspondence, reported that a local government ballot measure has been filed, and reviewed the proposed 2004 Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act. He identified the upcoming National Park Service 25th anniversary celebration on November 14, the (COSCA) Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency Board meeting on November 12, and the (CARPD) California Association of Recreation and Park Districts Legislative Committee meeting later in the month. He noted the City of Thousand Oaks Notice of Public Hearing on November 18, relative to the proposed establishment of a permanent equestrian center at the current location of Two Winds Ranch in Newbury Park. Concluding, he said that Jim Friedl will assume the position of Assistant General Manager/Parks and Planning Administrator on November 12. Gibson referenced the CSDA correspondence relative to the local government ballot measure that has been filed. He explained that the 2004 Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act proposes that any time the Legislature wants to reduce local government revenues or take them for state purposes instead of local purposes, the Act requires approval by a majority of voters, and the Act clarifies that when the State Legislature mandates that local governments provide new or expanded programs or services, the State must reimburse local governments for the cost of those programs. Gibson suggested that the District support funding of the effort. It was Board consensus that the General Manager proceed with a $500 donation to support funding of the drafting effort. In response to Berger's inquiry, Ward said that staff has been in contact with City staff, relative to the Two Winds Ranch Public Hearing and environmental issues. Berger said that he is very familiar with the issue and will attend the next COSCA meeting, at which time the issue will be discussed. E. Directors' Reports Holt noted the Veterans Day Service in Conejo Creek Park at 11 a.m., and invited all to participate. Gibson said that the Conejo Coalition for Youth and Families Advisory Committee met recently, and 25 organizations were represented. He urged that the Governmental Liaison Committee, which represents the (CVUSD)