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0 Conejo Recreation & Park District GENERAL MANAGER Jim Friedl DATE: December 17, 2020 TO: Board of Directors FROM[-] Jim Friedl General Manage SUBJECT -0 YE -% IN REVIEW 2020 RECOMMENDATION Receive and file 2020 Year -in -Review. BACKGROUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS George M. Lange, Chair Doug Nickles, Vice Chair Susan L. Holt, Director Chuck Huffer, Director Nellie Cusworth, Director GENERAL MANAGER EMERY T us Tex Ward The world will Dong remember 2020 for the effect the COV0-19 global pandemic had On people and on societies throughout the world. We have had better years. Of course, the coronavirus and public health regulations impacted Conejo Recreation and mark District in a variety of ways. Once the public health stay home orders began in March, all sorts of things happened. People were instructed not to gather — thus nearly all recreation programs were suspended or canceled; community and special events were nixed and community centers were closed, along with various outdoor recreational amenities (e.g. basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, sports fields, picnic areas, skateparks, bike parks and playgrounds). The parks remained open, but permanent restrooms were closed, so porta-potties were brought in. Drinking fountains were turned -off. The public was encouraged to get outdoors ("socially distanced" from others) so parks remained open. COSCA trails were open until Los Angeles County, (National and State Parks closed their trails - leaving COSCA no choice but to close its trails to prevent them from being overwhelmed by our neighboring hikers. Unfortunately, the suspension of gatherings and the closing of so many facilities meant many recreation staff had no hours, landing nearly 150 CRPD part time employees on unemployment. Where possible, CRPD staff did step up early and in a variety of ways. Parks have remained open continuously. CRPD hosted a drive-through COVID-19 testing location at Conejo Creek South. Community centers were opened for blood drives. Virtual community centers and zoom classes were created. Drive -up and drive-through events replaced some of our traditional gatherings. Senior Nutrition meals more than doubled to 120 per day. Paid staff helped distribute food alongside Food Share and Safe Passages staff and volunteers. Thousands of signs were poste® throughout the parks and trails informing the public about what was open, closed or had special rules for use. Camper -to -staff ratios dropped to below 10:1 and extra cleaning safety protocols were implemented. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 403 West Hillcrest Drive I Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-4223 (805) 495-6471 1 FAX: (805) 497-3199 1 Email: parks@crpd.org I Website: www.crpd.org