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October 5, 2000 Page 5 D. General Manager's Report In the absence of Benton, Ward reported that a very successful Children's Festival of the Arts was held on September 23, approximately 800 participated, and the National Charity League supplied 125 volunteers. He noted that three major events were held at Conejo Creek North on September 23, including the Children's Festival of the Arts, a special library program, and senior bingo, and no problems were reported. He said that the Teen Center held a Back to School Dance on September 30; 1,100 7th and e graders attended; the Therapeutic Equestrian Center Open House is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, and will include demonstrations and presentations by Ride On; and the Family Puzzle Contest, a new special event, is scheduled for October 21 at Borchard Center. Continuing with the General Manager's Report, Ward said that a meeting with City staff is scheduled for October 6 relative to preparation of a draft report on 401 Hillcrest utilization, he was in Sacramento earlier in the day to participate in the Senate Committee on Local Government's "Working Group on Revising the Recreation and Park District Law", and will return on October 19. He said he attended a recent meeting with Conejo Valley Unified School District administrators. He identified and highlighted issues of common interest, including preliminary discussions of the School District's plans for the area south of Janss Road, north of Conejo Creek South, their middle school needs, and the District's 14 -acre undeveloped parcel of Thousand Oaks Community Park adjacent to Horizon Hills School. Ward referenced the handout regarding the successful conclusion of the litigation involving Tucker Land Company versus MRCA (Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority) et al. He noted that the assessment survey has been completed, and he provided a legislative update, noting that Senate Bill 1636 was vetoed by the Governor, but Senate Bill 1396, which recognizes independent recreation and park districts for funding, was signed. E. Directors' Reports Lange reported that he was contacted by a concerned citizen regarding the possible placement of a continuation school at Conejo Creek South. He said he suggested that she also communicate her concern to the School District.