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District staff began to think that we could serve the needs of more senior patrons, provide a variety of quality affordable food, and potentially create a revenue stream for the Conejo Senior Volunteer Program if we established a restaurant in the kitchen and dining room space. In addition to the variety of freshly prepared food and the extended service time, it was thought that the change would provide better service and more opportunity for socialization. So District staff met with City staff and senior leaders from the Conejo Senior Volunteer Advisory Council, the Council on Aging, and the Goebel Senior Commission to get their feedback. All involved thought it was a great idea, as long as: 1. There could be sharing of the kitchen with Goebel Center programs, and 2. A voucher program of some type was in place to provide meals for those low-income seniors in need. Because of the excitement and favorable feedback, staff began to work with City staff to formulate a plan. In April 2014, District staff requested proposals/qualifications RFP to provide food vendor/cafe operations at the Goebel Adult Community Center. We also contacted the County to discuss our intentions of terminating the contract and what that would entail. As a result of the RFP process, staff is currently discussing a variety of topics and issues with a potential Food Service Provider, Chef It Up! LLC, including capital improvements, the expanded menu, and expanded hours of operation to potentially include breakfast. In order to move forward with the process, staff must provide the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging a 120 -day notice with the District's intent to terminate the contract. If the Board approves staffs recommendation, the following is a rough schedule for the Goebel Cafe: March 1, 2015 120 -day notice to Ventura County Area Agency on Aging of intent to terminate June 4, 2015 Agreement with Food Service Provider at Board meeting July 1, 2015 Remodel/preparations for re -opening September 1, 2015 Re -open If the District and Chef It Up, LLC do not reach a mutually -beneficial agreement, it is staff's intent to continue with the plan to remodel/prepare for a re -opening in September 2015. Staff will run the Goebel Cafe as a District program. STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLIANCE Meets 2015 Strategic Plan Element 3.2.5 Continue to seek partnerships, collaborations and sponsorships (cash or in-kind) to offset capital facility and recreation programming costs. spectfully submitted by, Respectfully submitted by, in T. P. Hare,Administrator Karen Lindsey, Administrator Parks and Planning Recreation and Community Services HILLCREST CENTER 403 WEST HILLCREST DRIVE, THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA 91360-4223 (805) 495-6471 FAX: (805) 497-3199 E-MAIL: parks@crpd.org