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April 6, 2000 <br />Page 5 <br />concerns identified at the workshop, including consideration of a modest <br />parcel tax assessment to recover shifted property taxes. <br />Holt emphasized that the District is well run and serves the community well, <br />and Board members could be utilized to strengthen contact with legislators, <br />city officials, and the media. Lange identified the need to educate the <br />media on the role of special districts. Jacobsen noted the need for <br />community demographics. Ward said that Gibson was interested in <br />consideration of a tax assessment, he reviewed Rancho Simi Recreation <br />and Park District's successful ballot initiative, and he thanked Board <br />members for their input and guidance. <br />10. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />A. Correspondence Regarding Park Dedication Fees Received - No <br />Comment <br />B. District Special Events Through April 2000 — No Comment <br />C. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Meeting Notice And Agenda — <br />March 27, 2000 <br />Berger noted that the success of Propositions 12 and 13 necessitate a <br />prioritizing of projects. <br />D. Mountains Recreation And Conservation Authority Meeting Notice - <br />And Agenda — March 27, 2000 - No Comment <br />E. Goebel Senior Center Commission Minutes — February 23, 2000 — No <br />Comment <br />F. Report Of Investments For February 2000 - No Comment <br />11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS <br />A. Park Division Report <br />Sorensen commended Sr. Planner Loren Pluth for his facilitation efforts at <br />the Community Workshop for Oakbrook Neighborhood Park/Playfields site, <br />and said that staff goals are to harness the community energy evidenced at <br />the meeting and build consensus. <br />