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- Consent agenda (items 2.1, 2.2, 2.5): Motion to approve the balance of the consent agenda was made by Director Tuftliff and seconded by Director Freeman. Roll-call vote was unanimous; the motion passed.

- Ventura County event medical standby contract (items 2.3 and 2.4): Motion to approve (moved by Director Deschler, seconded by Director Toppler) passed by unanimous roll call. See the separate article for details on LEMSA guidance for EMT tents.

- Isla Vista Food Cooperative MOU (item 4.3): Motion to approve the MOU to purchase $50,000 in class C equity and allocate memberships to Isla Vista households (moved by Director Topliffe, seconded by Director Cipos) passed by unanimous roll call. See separate coverage for discussion and follow-up tasks.

- Formation of ad hoc committee for community outreach (item 4.4): Motion to form the committee passed (moved by Director Freeman, seconded by Director Hobart). Directors Cipos, Hobart and [meeting chair] were appointed to the committee and will begin meeting after finals.

- Formation of ad hoc committee for general manager annual evaluation (item 4.5): Motion passed (moved by Director Freeman, seconded by Director Topliffe); Directors Cipos, Pilat and Topliffe were appointed.

All voting items were recorded by roll call and passed by the board. Several of the items (the EMT contract and the co-op MOU) were discussed in detail during the meeting; the two ad-hoc committees were created by motion with limited debate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","IVCSD Board of Directors — 2025-03-11","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the consent agenda, authorized the Ventura County event medical standby contract (items 2.3/2.4), approved the Isla Vista Food Cooperative MOU to purchase memberships, and formed two ad-hoc committees for community outreach and the general manager's annual evaluation.","taxTitle","Isla Vista, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",71931,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6281266,"Board reviews revenue scenarios for FY25-26 after unexpected Edison payment; deficit remains under multiple forecasts",1219,3600000,4819000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607362-77b2a141a81a7dfaf9e95dc46d39b8f6&start=3600&end=4819","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607362-77b2a141a81a7dfaf9e95dc46d39b8f6/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6281266/Isla-Vista/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Board-reviews-revenue-scenarios-for-FY25-26-after-unexpected-Edison-payment-deficit-remains-under-multiple-forecasts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281266-c24ad804292d13115d3abb5d6e495518/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198677&Signature=Vz4c7Z68J7vhMYNMovDfvO~NzTTXIjb9LP~~uB~RVaJioMtlqAfeyN8NSZ5msJSTmiCxEfufeKdX4qnMjErjVjLvvmR95pUDAk5fIsf0AQsj2HFGHzyfKWbb0ok7CBqgATM3NVdyphrXY5rkPjohdX~pSmfR~AW-9VwYkJY1TsiAC3PAy4DuV8-VNjO5aF1XRctldWcnnlzcvbTKnzcVFnq2FcEQpWFFHNqWRXyWIRD1ClvVEMtzuiHSGPA8XuhYPI4zo-Gs3dMKQ5zgNFbv25o0ak~7zEZYw61qacz0RwdIZnFQCSz5unlKce~VhPHB5JRTZzrv7GWS~Vk8HwkQ~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff presented updated revenue projections for fiscal year 2025-26 after new information changed the district's year-end estimate. The board discussed conservative and optimistic scenarios and how the district's strategic reserves could be used to manage shortfalls.

Jonathan, general manager, said staff had expected $65,000 from Edison but learned the payment will be about $97,000, improving the current-year outlook. \"We had predicted $65,000 were owed by Edison. It's actually 97,000,\" he said, adding that the new figure narrowed the gap in estimated actuals and improved the fund balance projection.

Staff presented four scenarios for next year's revenue assumptions: no growth (0%), cautious growth (2%), realistic/optimistic growth (4%), and a more aggressive scenario (6%) based on recent trends. The presentation broke growth down by individual utilities (electricity, gas, water, trash) rather than applying a single aggregated rate. The board discussed volatility, especially in natural gas receipts, and whether to plan conservatively or assume some growth.

Under every scenario staff showed, a deficit remains for 2025-26, though its size varies: the most conservative projection resulted in a larger shortfall; the higher-growth scenarios reduced the projected deficit. Staff reminded the board that existing reserves — some designated for strategic or capital purposes — have been used historically both to buffer revenue volatility and to fund one-time projects.

Directors asked staff to incorporate external factors where possible (for example, county-level waste ordinance changes) and to continue refining forecasts as new data arrives. Several directors supported using a cautious or moderately optimistic assumption rather than strictly zero growth, noting the district historically under-budgeted revenue and placed excess into reserves.

Finance committee work was tasked with producing a budget model that reflects board direction; staff will return with a recommended revenue assumption and corresponding draft budget guidance.","IVCSD staff presented four revenue scenarios for fiscal 2025-26 after receiving a larger-than-expected Edison payment. Depending on conservative or optimistic assumptions, the district faces a smaller or larger projected deficit and will use reserves and further analysis to finalize next year's budget.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6281271,"Board clarifies role of EMTs at Deltopia after LEMSA restrictions; approves Ventura County standby contract",3499,136000,3635000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607362-77b2a141a81a7dfaf9e95dc46d39b8f6&start=136&end=3635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607362-77b2a141a81a7dfaf9e95dc46d39b8f6/thumbnail_136000.jpg","/articles/6281271/Isla-Vista/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Board-clarifies-role-of-EMTs-at-Deltopia-after-LEMSA-restrictions-approves-Ventura-County-standby-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281271-ff8c2d3655d4d1355e2c572ea94838aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198677&Signature=bOhWoKQpjvM0JSBCL~kJX37huKJrPgk0dMzJqlnWjXnObvu5Mgftm7KOgXZ93O5e5sCs7NcMfw6O8OxsCE57Bc1egwLOaMR4TuZ5D25dna9xGM39n1sPEjSOlaA3OVou5VDUUqv2vo4TwT-afpaYgwn70ttwTojy0WW-fM9MgTZ8JxdEGoLSNUFxIymwTpDWvF-~yl7qMBllm14cY1v-y-6ruu11w-zGafh4QQc6wRLXHBj6AqzxQBEnfXwiQqifB8DWXpwa5kypomcqgy0p8zdDxbjAx0h7MdfdJ9-S9PDpS-wyrGa7qE4idi8VMo5kd7MPWbQf9VBU-dXBzxlhtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Isla Vista Community Services District voted to approve the Ventura County event medical standby contract for the Deltopia safety stations after a board discussion about limits imposed by the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA).

Staff and directors told the board that LEMSA requested that the district not label its event EMT locations as \"first aid stations\" and that EMTs at the district's tents provide only limited on-site care before calling 911 for emergencies. Jonathan, IVCSD general manager, said the agency's guidance \"is that they're not gonna be first aid stations, so they won't be labeled as first aid stations.\" He said EMTs could provide limited services such as a minor dressing or a single vital-sign check, but that anything beyond basic supportive care would require calling 911.

Board members pressed staff for operational detail. Director Frick asked for clarification about the phrase \"one vital sign,\" and staff explained that an EMT might take a single sign (for example, pulse) to assess the patient but that multiple abnormal signs would trigger a 911 call. Jonathan said the IVCSD is coordinating with other safety partners and expects walk-up triage at Trigo Street and tents at Lowell Acorn Park and the district's event locations.

Directors asked whether the LEMSA-imposed changes affected the budget. Jonathan said the plan does not change the budgeted amount and that the district intended to staff two EMT tents and was discussing an additional team with partners. \"I think it's the same budget. We wanted to have 2 tents or 2 teams at our event regardless,\" he said.

Questions from the board also covered scenarios such as a person passing out in a crowd. Jonathan said staff's interpretation of \"supportive care\" includes moving a person to safety and providing basic assistance while waiting for 911, but he acknowledged more detailed protocol discussions were needed with LEMSA.

Director Deschler moved to approve items 2.3 and 2.4 (Ventura County event medical standby contract), and Director Toppler seconded. The board conducted a roll-call vote; all present directors voted yes and the motion passed.

Staff said they would follow up with LEMSA to nail down written procedures and provide additional detail to the board at the next meeting.","The board approved a Ventura County event medical standby contract for Deltopia while clarifying that Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) directed the IVCSD not to label EMT tents as 'first aid' and to route serious cases through 911.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6281274,"Isla Vista CSD approves $50,000 equity purchase to buy memberships at Isla Vista Food Cooperative",2154,926000,3080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2607362-77b2a141a81a7dfaf9e95dc46d39b8f6&start=926&end=3080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2607362-77b2a141a81a7dfaf9e95dc46d39b8f6/thumbnail_926000.jpg","/articles/6281274/Isla-Vista/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Isla-Vista-CSD-approves-50000-equity-purchase-to-buy-memberships-at-Isla-Vista-Food-Cooperative","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281274-787ed4538f72b4bac03a09c20a987bcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198677&Signature=R-tH8l35S9I~tbR-oKWCBuHLblVT4ERojTbLbeDeO3JCK9y1Tg0JQSfUJcI0Qax5FYRaoWhTnoRGFxXKTbLuvIqWD~OQJvDJByI5L2nWleiJWA2XFl0X9P-WHZJaDPRl~BJs~L~I1QCXvf2LQVwnXsgT-wl9ms7qKAURJeh98ZogyACGEelV8hWqqkZRK2aDug75UdFMi-bdOA7~QU4gR8dlnwo65hguygWdVJLkbetCoz2hTxGcZ3mFII~5YjXILaIgI-6EqlVOaapRsek4MIgdffB9JaglWjBUVkqVx0o1VgchdO1lOG5TY~oN680d8fMLAQLDHphoDIHX~J-05g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Isla Vista Community Services District on a unanimous vote approved a memorandum of understanding to purchase $50,000 in class C equity from the Isla Vista Food Cooperative and to allocate the resulting memberships to local households.

Board members said the purchase, to be made from the district's fund balance, is intended as an equity investment to increase local grocery access and help reduce parking and car dependence among Isla Vista residents. The board approved paying $25,000 now and $25,000 in June, with a working group to finalize allocation and outreach plans before the second installment.

The co-op and district described the purchase as equity rather than a one-way grant: Lisa, president and interim general manager of the Isla Vista Food Cooperative, told the board that the co-op has real property and solvency but limited cash. \"We are long term residents of Isla Vista. We have a mortgage on our property. Our property has appreciated in value. So while we have solvency because of the value of the building, we don't have liquidity because we don't have cash,\" Lisa said. She explained that, if needed, the co-op could repay members by selling assets but that current constraints limit immediate cash refunds.

Under the plan presented, the district would buy 333 class C memberships (group/organization memberships) and distribute them to qualifying Isla Vista households. The district will exclude board members and staff from eligibility for allocations tied to their own addresses. The board directed staff and the co-op to form an ad hoc working group to review co-op governance and financial stability, conduct outreach emphasizing local residents, and return to the board before the June payment.

Co-op leaders described membership benefits and how owners receive discounts and loyalty points at checkout. Lisa said owners receive a small percentage back in points on purchases and that owners can access bulk/case discounts and member-only sales. She said the co-op sees high EBT usage and that sales would need to rise roughly 15% for the store to break even, 20% to build a cushion and larger increases to reduce prices.

Public commenters and board members emphasized outreach and operations. Resident Esteban Solis said he appreciated recent staff hires and improved customer service. Board members said they would assist with outreach and prioritize dense neighborhoods for allocations to support the district's parking mitigation goals.

The board voted in favor of the MOU after a motion by Director Topliffe, seconded by Director Cipos. Roll call recorded all present directors voting yes.

The board and the co-op will continue negotiations on the implementation details. The board said it intends to track usage of the memberships and reach back out to recipients after a short period to evaluate whether the program shifts shopping patterns.

A separate working-group meeting and a later board item will set the precise allocation process and timeline.","The Isla Vista Community Services District voted to buy $50,000 of class C equity in the Isla Vista Food Cooperative and allocate the resulting memberships to local households as an equity-based program aimed at improving food access and reducing car trips for grocery shopping.","actionData","errors"]

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