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February 10, 2000 Page 3 $25,000,000 would be available to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for acquisition and restoration projects, AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) and Little League are eligible for grants as well, and the park bond act offers many opportunities for improvements and additions to local park facilities and recreation programs. Lange said that he approved of the resolution, he was pleased to see support of the proposition in the media and community, and urged everyone's support. In response to Holt's inquiry, Sorensen said that staff will attempt to provide literature on the proposition. It was moved by Lange, seconded by Holt, and carried 5-0 to adopt Resolution Number 021000-A, a resolution supporting Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Act of 2000, and encouraging California voters approve this bond act on March 7, 2000; that it be read in title only and all other readings be waived. B. Adoption Of Resolution Number 021000-B, A Resolution Authorizing A California Tire Recycling Grant Program At Old Meadows Park Sorensen explained that the first phase of rehabilitation of the Old Meadows Park play area has been completed, and staff is requesting authorization to apply for grant funding through the Tire Recycling Grant Program to help subsidize the second phase which involves, in part, incorporating rubberized matting. Additionally, he said that the amount of the grant will be a maximum of $25,000, it will be necessary for the District to match the amount of the grant through donations, in-kind labor, and force account labor, and staff has been working with Therapeutic Advisory Council. It was moved by Holt, seconded by Lange, and carried 5-0 to adopt Resolution Number 021000-B, a resolution authorizing the District to enter into an agreement with the State of California to secure funds from the Tire Recycling Grant Program administered by the California Integrated Waste Management Board; that it be read in title only and all other readings be waived. 9. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. 9999 Community Attitude Survey Ward said that a final report will be prepared by the City of Thousand Oaks Planning Department, and will include data analysis. Berger noted the District's high approval rating in spite of reduced funding, and Lange noted that public natural open space and active parks were identified as projects