AMENDMENT #1 WITH THOUSAND OAKS SOARING SOCIETY

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Conejo Recreation & Park District GENERAL MANAGER Jim Friedl Date: October 5, 2017 To: Board of Directors From: Jim Friedl, General Manager BOARD OF DIRECTORS George M. Lange, Chair Susan L. Holt, Vice Chair Joe Gibson, Director Ed Jones, Director Chuck Huffer, Director GENERAL MANAGER EMERITUS Tex Ward Subject: Amendment #1 to Memorandum of Understanding with Thousand Oaks Soaring Society for Use of Westlake Upper Terrace Area at Sapwi Trails Community Park RECOMMENDATION Authorize General Manager to enter into Amendment #1 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thousand Oaks Soaring Society (TOSS). DISCUSSION On October 20, 2016, the District entered into a MOU with TOSS as the primary community permitted group at the Westlake Upper Terrace at Sapwi Trails Community Park. Since that time, the District and TOSS have worked cooperatively to enhance the Westlake Upper Terrace. TOSS, with District direction, has assisted with the maintenance and operations of the area. TOSS has coordinated with District staff and has been flying successfully at the Westlake Upper Terrace since January 2017. TOSS desires to continue to work with the District to promote the sport of model sailplanes, with participation locally and regionally. Additionally, TOSS desires to continue to assist the District in the maintenance and operation of the Westlake Upper Terrace. Therefore, it is recommended the MOU be extended for an additional three years. The original MOU and proposed Amendment #1 are attached. STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE Meets 2017 Strategic Plan Element 3.2.5: Continue to seek partnerships, collaborations and sponsorships (cash or in-kind) to offset capital facility and recreation programming costs. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 403 West Hillcrest Drive • Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-4223 (805) 495-6471 • FAX: (805) 497-3199 - Email: parks@crpd.org - Website: www.crpd.org