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January 24, 2002 Page 6 11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. Park Division Report Sorensen reported that soon staff expects to present two recommendations for Board consideration; one, relative to District participation as a member of the Ventura Operational Area for purposes of coordinating public agency response to emergencies and disasters and, two, an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Community Gardens group. B. Recreation Division Report Scott reported that on January 25 teens from the Teen Center will enjoy an evening at Staple Center watching the Lakers play the San Antonio Spurs, on January 28 several teens will go to Mountain High for a snowboard trip, and on January 25 through 27, the Young Artists Ensemble will present The lend in the Willows at the Civic Arts Plaza. C. Administration Division Report Jorgensen reported that Board members will be contacted and given assistance to correct problems with their District e-mail capability. He thanked Lange for the reminder to update the District's internet site to reflect the current Chair and Vice Chair; and said that staff has met with representatives of Santa Barbara Bank and Trust and when a proposal is submitted, it will be compared with the District's current banking services provider D. General Manager's Report Ward reported that the escrow process has begun for the sale of the administration office at 155 East Wilbur Road, and closing is anticipated the end of April. He said that he plans to attend the CARPD (California Association for Recreation and Park Districts) Legislative meeting February 1, and art amenities within the 401 Hillcrest building will be used to satisfy the requirements of Percent for the Arts program. E. Directors' Reports Lange noted that nominations for VCSDA (Ventura County Special Districts Association) awards are now being solicited, and winners will be honored at the March Annual Dinner meeting.