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Minutes 9-19-96 Page 3 It was moved by Berger and seconded by Lange to approve the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) budget for fiscal year 1996-97, as presented in the submitted documentation. In response to Jacobsen's concern, Ward explained that MRCA is the funding mechanism for the SMMC (Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy). He said that many variables and external factors make long term projections difficult, and MRCA's responsiveness, in part, is based on a premise of flexibility and lack of bureaucracy. He cited examples of several ongoing commitments, projects, and JPAs (joint power authorities), and noted that new relationships are always being developed. Lange concurred with Ward about the difficulty of long term projections and said that the budget was austere. Ward also explained that, in many cases, there are major budget items that are pass-through items, and this is an efficient and effective funding mechanism. Berger identified several Santa Monica Mountains and community projects that have benefited from MRCA involvement, including Circle X, Linfin, and Broome Ranch, and he concurred that MRCA facilitates a speedy response without incurring District liability. In response to Gillette's inquiry, Berger explained that the budget format is structured to conform to the State's directive. In response to Jacobsen's inquiry, Jorgensen stated that MRCA is audited yearly, but the audits for 1995 and 1996 are not yet complete. The motion carried unanimously. B. Authorization To Amend The Fiscal Year 1996-97 Budget To Include Master Planning Of Conejo Creek Park Sorensen identified and discussed the four quadrants and their main features, the current users of the parcels, and others interested in, or affected by, site decisions, and he noted the continued development of the community and the growth of community recreation needs. Berger expressed support for the proposal and emphasized the need to include in the planning process the seven acres across the street on Avenida de Las Flores. Gillette concurred.