District reports positive parking review, policing talks with UCSB and county, and county review of cityhood data request

During the meeting the General Manager updated the board on several operational items: a site visit by parking consultant Julie Dixon that yielded positive feedback, move‑out coordination and upcoming community events, ongoing coordination with UCSB and the county on policing options, and a county consideration of a cityhood data request.

The GM reported the parking program is functioning with about 1,000 citations processed and a 2–3% appeal rate; a consultant’s forthcoming report will include recommendations for operations and potential improvements. Staff also reviewed move‑out services (including a community yard sale) and said coordinated efforts among agencies remain important during move‑out season.

On public safety, staff described a meeting with UCSB leadership, county and sheriff’s office leadership about options that include hiring specially trained security guards for weekend coverage and hosting nighttime events once per week as a proof of concept; those discussions will continue over coming months.

The district submitted a 25‑page data request to the county for cityhood analysis and staff said the County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing the work on June 9; staff requested August as a target date to receive the data. The GM also noted the district might extend a consultant contract to complete analysis if needed.

The board scheduled a retreat and a budget town hall and then adjourned; no formal actions were taken on the items reported.