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January 4, 2024 Page 2 A. Thousand Oaks Rotary Club Chili Cook -Off and Craft Brew Festival — 202 Annual Agreement and Permit Conditions, Conejo Creek Park I As Chair of the Thousand Oaks Rotary Chili Cook -Off Director Buss recused herself from this item. Mooney reported that this event qualifies for a Class 23 Categorical exemption under CEQA and recommended that the Board authorize the General Manager to execute the Agreement for 2024, which is very similar to last year's Agreement. The only minor change is Conejo Creek West will not be used for parking; however, additional parking will be available at Conejo Creek South. The event will be held on Sunday, May 5th and will be open to the public from 1 1:00am to 5:00pm. Last year, $90,000 was raised for local non -profits. Nelson Buss from Thousand Oaks Rotary Club reported that 5,000-6,000 attendees are expected this year. All of the funds raised go back to the community. Buss thanked the Board for their support of the event. Nelson Buss and Mooney answered Board member's questions. It was moved by Huffer, seconded by Cusworth, and carried 4-0 (Buss recused) to: 1 Determine that the Thousand Oaks Rotary Club Chili Cook -Off and Craft Brew Festival (CHILI COOK -OFF) for 2024 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2. Authorize the General Manager to execute the CHILI COOK -OFF Agreement for 2024 B. Conejo Valley Days (CVD) — 2024 Annual Agreement and Permit Condition Conejo Creek Park 1 Mooney reported that this event qualifies for a Class 23 Categorical Exemption under CEQA and recommended that the Board authorize the General Manager to execute the Agreement for 2024. The Agreement is very similar to previous years' Agreements. The only addition to this year's Agreement is rental of the community room and shade structure. CVD will have exclusive use of the park from Monday, June 17th to Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024. The event will again take place in the parking lot and will not interfere with field refurbishment. Mooney introduced Frank Akrey, President of CVD. Akrey reported that the event will focus on foster and special needs children. He stated that CVD and CRPD staff have created a great model for the event going forward. Akrey, Mooney, and Callis answered questions from the Board. It was moved by Nickles, seconded by Buss, and carried 5-1 to: