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A Resolution of i of • of the Conejo Recreation and Park Distric-1 Adopting CEQA Findings, Adopting the Conejo Community Park and Center Project Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Adopting the Project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program WHEREAS, in 1972, the Conejo Community Park was acquired by the Conejo Recreation and Park District; WHEREAS, on July 18, 2019, as part of the 10 Year Capital Improvement Program the Board of Directors approved the Conejo Community Park and Center Needs Assessment Project for FY2019/2020; WHEREAS, in October 2019, there were four open community meetings to provide feedback and input towards the park facility assessment; WHEREAS, in February 2020, there were two open community meetings to confirm direction of the project, and also provide feedback and input towards the park facility assessment; WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020, a new concept plan was presented to the Board of Directors and staff was authorized to continue working with staff, general public and community stakeholder groups and retain design consultants to further develop detailed plans; WHEREAS, on June 18, 2020, the Board of Directors authorized a contract with Andrew Goodwin Design for design services; WHEREAS, in November 2020, there were two open community meetings to present the Schematic Design Plans and confirm direction of the project; WHEREAS, in May 2021, there were two open community meetings to present the Design Development Plans and confirm direction of the project; WHEREAS, from June 2020 through June 2021, Conejo Recreation and Park District staff and Andrew Goodwin Designs developed plans and coordinated impacts with the District's environmental consultant, Rincon Consultants, which prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Board's adoption; WHEREAS, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), an Initial Study was conducted and it appeared appropriate that Mitigated Negative Declaration be used and one was prepared for the Project, and on May 3, 2021, a notice of intent to adopt the proposed Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated;