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GENERAL MANAGER Jim Friedl DATE TO: FROM: SUBJECT: QRD(g�GJ 0130) nG0TG6]R13®H& pgftDo0�T December 17, 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ed Jones, Chair Chuck Huffer, Vice Chair George Lange, Director Susan L. Holt, Director Joe Gibson, Director GENERAL MANAGER EMERITUS Tex Ward Board of Directors Jim Friedl, General Mana Conejo Recreation andistrict 2015 Year -in -Review and Five Year Overview of the Recreation Division RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file 2015 Year -in -Review and Five Year Overview of the Recreation Division. BACKGROUND: The end of the calendar year is an opportunity to reflect upon Conejo Recreation & Park District's work, accomplishments and significant events during the past year. Probably the most significant issue affecting CRPD has been the extreme drought and its impact on the parks and operations. The cost of water has been a growing concern as the past few years have produced little rainfall to off -set the amount of water purchased by the District. However, on April 1, 2015, with the Governors drought emergency declaration, the availability of water also became a significant issue. The Board of Directors and the Parks and Planning Division responded quickly, and the District has reduced water use by approximately 40%. Additionally, the District has begun the process of transitioning nearly every park to be more drought -tolerant and water -wise. Karen Lindsey is retiring after nearly four decades and serving as the Administrator of Recreation & Community Services for the past five years. This provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the past five years of the Recreation Division and the "Final Report: Five -Year Overview of the Recreation Division" is attached. The report summarizes revenue and expenditure trends in general, with a breakdown of recreation tax support within each unit. The report also includes staff changes (promotions) and highlights the division's accomplishments over the past five years. The following bullet point list is a summary of some of the Board's significant actions, projects and accomplishments for 2015 as part of its constant effort to fulfill the District's 403 West Hillcrest Drive I Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-4223 (805) 495-6471 FAX: (805) 497-3199 Email: parks@crpd.org