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of 34 nath·e California oaks.

On August 4, 2000, the Santa Clarita Oak ConserYancy and California Oak
Foundation (collectively Conservancy) filed a writ petition against the College challenging the
adequacy of that environmental documentation, in particular asserting that a full
Environmental Impact Report should have been prepared. That action was denominated
Santa Clarita Oak Co11servanry et al v. College of the Ca19ons, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court
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Case No. BS064665 ("the Action").

On December 6, 2000, the College and the Conservancy settled the Action on certain
terms and conditions, including, among other things, a nearly 15% reduction in size of the
parking lot, the retention of 16 oak trees previously scheduled to be removed, and an
agreement to monitor the oak trees. In addition, Section 1, paragraph e of the Settlement
.Agreement stated in part:

"In accordance ,vith the MND, the College has set aside an undeveloped area
on the west side of the College's campus consisting of approximately 20 acres
... as a permanent valley oak savannah habitat open space area in perpetuity, by
means of a conservation easement pursuant to the terms of the MND."

Under the settlement, the College agreed to record such an easement based upon an
as-built survey upon completion of the parking lot construction. The approximately 20 acre
easement is hereafter referred to as the "Conservation Area," as shown on the map attached
hereto as Exhibit B, and as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto. The
Consen·ation Area possesses significant scenic, aesthetic and ecological values which the
College intends to conserve and protect.

The parking lot having been completed, the College now desires to permanently
dedicate the Conservation Area as set forth in the MND and agreed upon in the Settlement
Agreement.

In consideration of the mutual provisions and covenants contained in the Settlement
Agreement and in accordance with the MND, the College hereby irrevocably establishes that
there be and hereby is created the following restrictions on the use and enjoyment of the
Consen•ation Area to be attached to and become a pan of the deed to the College property.

2. Covenant, Condition and Restrictions. The College for itself and its heirs,
assigns and successors-in-interest, covenants and agrees that:

a. This conservation easement is to be defined as set forth in Civil Code
§815.1.

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