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August 7, 1997 Page 2 7. DEFERRED MATTERS None 8. NEW ITEMS A. Adoption of Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 1997-1998 Lange stated that Conejo Recreation and Park District now does payroll services for MRCA, which is an expanded line item. Both Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority have already approved the budget. Gillette asked for high points/updates of activity for this year. Berger responded by first defining that Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority is a joint powers agreement between Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and Conejo Recreation and Park District, serving as a quick -acting arm of the conservancy. A number of Conejo Recreation and Park District land transfers (most) occur through this agency. Now payroll is done through Conejo Recreation And Park District for Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. High points are: • Streisand Center - for conservation studies Offices of Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, technically owned jointly by us, which is a $17,000,000 compound. • Availability of MRCA to be a transfer agent of land donations for the conservancy, acting with expedience. Jacobsen inquired if a tour could be given to the Board, with the answer being yes. Lange said that MRCA has joint powers agreements (JPA's) with the City of Santa Clarita for Canyon Country, Whittier and Lancaster/Palmdale. These cities utilize MRCA's services and expertise to make land acquisitions and to assist their local people who don't have the appropriate staff. Sometimes, there is only a one-time need for the type of staff available at MRCA. JPA's that we are able to form with other governmental agencies are a benefit for all of Southern California. MRCA is probably the most expedient government organization who deals with these issues.