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March 18, 2021 Page 2 It was moved by Huffer, seconded by Holt, and carried 5-0 to approve the Consent Calendar presented. A. Agreement between the City of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency regarding Rancho Potrero Community Equestrian Center and Related Matters; Accept Real Property at Rancho Potrero from the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency; Transfer of Real Property at Grant R. Brimhall Library to City of Thousand Oaks; Lease Agreement with Ride On LA at Rancho Potrero Equestrian Center Hare welcomed Tim Giles, Human Resources Director, City of Thousand Oaks (via Zoom) and Bryan McQueeney, CEO, Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship. Hare referred to the length of this Board report and the fact that a section of it is available only online; he quickly reviewed that section (Exhibits A — M). He also referenced a Supplemental Page that was provided to Board members this evening; it was from the Insurance Requirements section and included some slightly edited wording. The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) Board discussed and approved the recommendation at their March 10th Board meeting; the City -related matters were discussed and approved at the March 16th City Council Meeting. Reaching this point was a long process that included lots of good conversations. The CRPD Ad Hoc committee of Lange and Nickles met multiple times - their guidance was greatly appreciated. Hare reviewed the matter and mentioned there are still some minute details to be worked out, but the agreement presented tonight is very close to the final product. He reviewed the major portions of the Master Agreement and referred to the successful long-term relationship CRPD has had with Ride On. If the recommendations are approved, there will be many more public and recreational opportunities for the community. He explained the nature and financing of capital improvements and possible future grants and how the parties will divide responsibilities. McQueeney expressed excitement over this new partnership, which will benefit the community for years to come. He thanked the City, CRPD and COSCA. McQueeney and Hare answered Board member's questions. It was moved by Holt, seconded by Huffer, and carried 5-0 to: