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Minutes 12-5-96 <br />Page 6 <br />In response to Berger's inquiry, Ward said that the <br />properties were never officially declared surplus <br />properties, and they have limited market value. Jacobsen <br />said that, given the limited development potential of the <br />sites, the commemorative forest would be a good use of <br />the land, and he is receptive to the plan. In response <br />to Lange's inquiry, Ward said that there is some question <br />ag to whether District land is subject to the "Parks <br />Ordinance". Gillette said he has difficulty envisioning <br />the Sapra property as an urban forest site. In response <br />to Holt's inquiry, Sorensen said that the Botanic Gardens <br />was originally one of ten sites identified, but the list, <br />although still fluid, has since been shortened. <br />B. Recreation Division Report <br />Washington reported that "Oliver" presented by the Young <br />Artists Ensemble, will open December 6, the winter <br />brochure will be mailed December 14, and he noted the <br />upcoming Starlight Ball. <br />C. Administration Division Report <br />Jorgensen reported that discussions are being held with <br />MRCA (Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority) <br />relative to the District's assumption of additional <br />administrative tasks. He said it is possible that the <br />financial deficit incurred with the assumption of MRCA <br />payroll tasks will be recouped as well. <br />D. General Manager's Report <br />Ward reported that the joint City Council and District <br />sub -committee on the Hill Canyon Regional Recreation <br />Facility held its first meeting, the site tour was <br />cancelled due to weather, COSCA (Conejo Open Space <br />Conservation Agency) will meet on December 11, and AB1 <br />is proposed ERAF (Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) <br />legislation. <br />