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Conejo Recreation & Park District GENERAL MANAGER Jim Friedl DATE: March 15, 2018 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Jim Friedl, General Manag SUBJECT: Urban Greening Grant Pro m RECOMMENDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Susan L. Holt, Chair Joe Gibson, Vice Chair George M. Lange, Director Ed Jones, Director Chuck Huffer, Director GENERAL MANAGER EMERITUS Tex Ward Adopt Resolution 031518-A, authorizing the District to apply for grant funding through the Urban Greening Grant Program, with funding to be used towards the development of Conejo Creek Southwest and, in a separate application, urban greening improvements, at multiple park locations in Zones I, III, and IV. DISCUSSION The California Natural Resources Agency's Urban Greening Program was created to support the development of green infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and provide other health and economic benefits. Under AB 109 (Chapter 249, Statutes of 2017), $24.7 million is allocated for this program to support urban greening projects in effort to meet a target of GHG emissions reductions of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. The passive development of Conejo Creek Southwest directly aligns with Urban Greening Program objectives, by expanding community parks, planting trees to sequester and store carbon, and provide permeable multi -use walkways. The project will connect neighboring residents to the park and, by promoting biking, walking and jogging, reduce vehicle miles traveled. As a separate application, staff is recommending similar urban greening improvements at multiple park locations in Zones I, III, and IV. The District is seeking a total grant award of $3.7 million. The application deadline is April 11th, 2018, with award notification in October or November. 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