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November 5, 2015 Page 4 A. Parks Division Report Hare reported the Parks & Planning staff is preparing far the predicted EI Nino Cal Fire crews have been working clearing out V -ditches in open space and removing materials from drainage areas; sand bags are ready to go, and field closure protocol is being reviewd by CRPD staff. The annual CRPD Photo Contest 2015 is underway; Board members have the voting materials in their packets. Please return the ballots by the next Board meeting on November 19th. B. Recreation Division Report Karen reported on the flooding that occurred at the Goebel Center 8:00 pm Friday evening and when it was discovered at 9:00 am Saturday morning; she shared pictures of the damage. The Goebel Center will host, on Veteran's Day, a Breakfast at 8:00 am and a USO show from 8:30 — 10:30 am. This will be followed by the annual Veteran's Day Ceremony at 11:00 am at Conejo Creek North. The Mud Run is this Saturday. The Reign of Terror Haunted House netted $43,000 this year (up from $30,000 last year.) $21,500 will go to the Young Artists Ensemble and $21,500 to the Teen Center. All told, $131,000 has been raised since the Haunted House's inception. A special recognition is being planned for Bruce Stanton and Janss Mall personnel, thanking them for their support. Board members will be notified when the check presentation is scheduled. C. Management Services Division Report No Report. D. General Manager's Report Friedl reported the Conejo Creek South Ad Hoc Committee met with Conejo Valley Days (CVD) representatives; the reps provided a preliminary layout for CVD showing most of the event situated on the parking lot and using only one field. One week later, staff met with CVUSD Project Manager David Fateh; he indicated construction will start on the Janss Road school property in late spring - mid summer of 2016. User groups are being alerted. The City of Thousand Oaks began a groundwater study about a year ago. Friedl and Hare will attend a meeting next Monday where the preliminary findings will be shared. Next Friday is the deadline for job applications for the Recreation Administrator position. The next COSCA Board meeting is on November 18'h; the Morrow Circle property offer to COSCA should be on the agenda. The Gratitude Circle selection process has begun; Board members should feel free to add names to the existing list of candidates. E. Directors' Reports Gibson commended staff for putting extra time and consideration into the bike path project; he feels this effort is well worth it and provides a positive message to the community. F. Follow -Up Reports on Meetings/Conferences Attended Lange reported he recently attended the SMMC and MRCA Board meetings each