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June 18, 2015 Page 2 B. Approval of Warrants Accounts Payable Check Registers Total $533,793.11 Payroll $353,700.00 It was moved by Holt, seconded by Huffer and carried 5-0 to approve the consent calendar as presented. 7. DEFERRED MATTERS A. Adoption of Budget for Fiscal Years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Lewanda stated that although there are no discernible changes to the operating budget as presented at the June 4 Board meeting, the proposed increase in water appropriation was moved to grounds maintenance to be used to improve the turf reduction areas. Changes to the CIP budget presented in May respond to Board comments and additional funds were added to the GACC cafe project. Lewanda thanked staff for their excellent cooperation in developing the budgets. It was moved by Huffer, seconded by Lange, and carried 5-0 to adopt Resolution Number 061815-A adopting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 & 2016-17 Budget as presented, that it be read in title only and all further readings be waived. 8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. California's Severe Drought and Conejo Recreation and Park District's Response in Terms of Water Conservation Recommendations Friedl presented Hare's report on water conservation activities, and data from the water usage tables, which will be presented to the board at the second meeting every month. Hare discussed water conservation measures that have been employed, such as turf conversions, hiring an Irrigation Technician, using Water Einstein and Bio Char, modifying turf refurbishments, submitting waivers for all three water agencies, and public outreach via on-site signage and updated webpage. Friedl discussed the recently held neighborhood meeting regarding turf conversions at Russell Park. It was agreed that we would not use Roundup to remove turf at Russell Park and to let the grass die naturally, which will take longer. Although staff applied the same criteria to all parks, due to its unique features, Russell Park had the highest percentage of turf being converted; however, it was agreed to reduce that percentage. Staff will meet with the residents to determine a plan of action at Russell Park. Jones thanked staff for how well they handled the meeting. Gibson commended Hare and his staff for their work on this issue. He stated that he chaired the VCEDA meeting last week, during which Eric Berg talked about the county's water situation. He said that CRPD is leading the way for water conservation, not only for the county but for Southern California. He suggested that we post the