Imperial public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Imperial County Planning Commission will vote on several land use requests, including a lot merger for a data center complex and a conditional use permit for a new water well. The agenda also includes determinations on whether specific facilities, such as transitional housing and an anaerobic digestion plant, are similar to uses already permitted in local specific plans. Public comment is open for all items before final decisions are made.
- Lot Merger #00191: Consolidate five parcels into a 75.39-acre site at 2304 Clark Road for a Data Center Complex.
- Conditional Use Permit #25-0009: Replace Water Well No. 2 at 495 Third Ave, Winterhaven, serving 107 residential and 22 commercial connections.
- Similarity of Use: Determine if an Interim Recuperative Care and Transitional Housing facility is similar to a hotel in the Imperial Center Specific Plan.
- Similarity of Use: Determine if an Anaerobic Digestion Facility at 213 E. Keystone Road is similar to permitted uses in the Mesquite Lake Specific Plan.
- Parcel Map #02516: Subdivide a 214.31-acre agricultural property at 1446 Carr Road into three legal parcels for estate planning.
ICERS
The Imperial County Employees' Retirement System (ICERS) Board of Retirement will meet to consider adopting employer contribution rates for fiscal year 2026-27 and to receive the annual actuarial valuation and GASB 67 reports as of June 30, 2025. The board will also vote on a HarbourVest fund extension, elect officers, and approve routine administrative items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation, including a case involving the Imperial County Sheriffs' Association.
- Adoption of contribution rates for fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
- Receive and file annual Actuarial Valuation and GASB 67 reports as of June 30, 2025
- Discussion/Action on HarbourVest Fund Extension
- Election of Retirement Board Officers for 2025 (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary)
- Closed session on pending litigation: Imperial County Sheriffs' Association v. County of Imperial, et al. (Case No. ECU000786)
Board of Supervisors
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider approving an Energy Services Master Agreement with SitelogIQ, Inc. for countywide energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. The board will also discuss adding two Public Safety Lead Dispatcher positions and related budget amendments, and will enter closed session to discuss litigation, personnel appointments, and labor negotiations.
- Public hearing on proposed Energy Services Agreement with SitelogIQ, Inc. for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements
- Approve adding two Public Safety Lead Dispatcher positions (Range 257, $4,309-$5,503) and budget amendment of $5,612
- Approve appropriation limit of $190,214,974 for FY 2025-2026
- Approve $131,250 grant to Fire Department for Stock Water Tender firefighting apparatus
- Approve $50,000 grant to Sheriff's Office for Morgue Expansion Project
Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Imperial County Board of Supervisors. The agenda consists of routine opening items, public comment, and a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Public Works Director and a Human Resources Director, as well as one matter of anticipated litigation. No action is scheduled in open session except to announce closed session results and set the next meeting date.
- Closed session: appointment of Public Works Director
- Closed session: appointment of Human Resources Director
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 matter)
Board of Supervisors
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will consider a temporary two-year cap limiting solar and battery development on agricultural land to 7% of total acreage, along with a study of land use and economic impacts. The board will also hold public hearings on a procurement protest and the Big Rock 2 solar project, and discuss a letter of support for the Hell's Kitchen lithium project. Closed session items include litigation, personnel appointments, and labor negotiations.
- Temporary cap and moratorium on solar/battery conversion of ag land to 7%
- Public hearing on Big Rock 2 solar and battery storage project (multiple permits, EIR)
- Public hearing on protest between Aggregate Products Inc. and Pyramid Construction over RFQ 25-0273
- Letter of support for Hell's Kitchen Lithium and Power Projects
- Approve $4,000,000 grant for psychiatry residency program
Board of Supervisors
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will convene for a regular meeting, starting with a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, public employee appointments, a real property negotiation, and labor negotiations. The afternoon session includes public comment, consent calendars, and action items such as a road rehabilitation project, a Salton Sea presentation, and several community benefit fund approvals.
- Closed session: litigation in Comite Civico Del Valle v. County, Acosta v. County, Alvarez v. County, Aguayo v. County
- Closed session: appointment of Human Resources Director and Public Works Director
- Closed session: real property negotiation for 450 W. Aten Road, Imperial, CA (APN 064-230-015)
- Action: Resolution to authorize bidding for Bowker Rd. Rehabilitation from Jasper Rd. to Fawcett Rd. (State Project LPPSBIL 5958(134))
- Action: Approve three-year Treatment Facility Agreement with Clare Matrix, not to exceed $3,855,000
ICERS
The Imperial County Employees' Retirement System (ICERS) Board meets to vote on revisions to its investment, actuarial, and finance policies. The Board also votes to transfer budget funds for additional disability-related medical evaluations. Presentations cover quarterly investment performance and a private markets program review.
- Vote on revision to ICERS Investment, Actuarial and Finance Policies
- Vote on budgetary transfer for additional disability-related medical evaluations
- Presentation by Verus Investments on Quarterly Investment Performance Review
- Presentation by Verus Investments on Private Markets Program Review
- Approval of 2025-2026 fiscal year budget claims and administrative agenda items
Environmental Evaluation Committee
The Imperial County Environmental Evaluation Committee will hold an informational meeting to review five environmental assessments. The agenda includes a 20 MW solar facility, a countywide airport plan update, a telecommunications tower, and two land subdivisions. No decisions or votes are scheduled, as all items are for informational purposes only.
- Assessment #25-0024: 20 MW solar facility by The Heber Field Company, LLC, serving the Heber 1 Geothermal Plant
- Assessment #24-0010: Update to the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for six public airports and NAF El Centro
- Assessment #24-0039: 120-foot monopole telecommunications facility at 749 W Worthington Road by Skyway Towers
- Assessment #25-0022: Subdivision of 8.84 acres at 604 W Murphy Road into four residential lots by Josh Quintero
- Assessment #25-0032: Subdivision of 135 acres zoned ML-I-3-RE into two parcels by Macc Co LLC
Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Imperial County Board of Supervisors. The agenda is limited to a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Human Resources Director and a public employee discipline/dismissal matter. No other substantive items are listed, and the meeting will adjourn after announcing any closed session actions.
- Closed session: Public Employee Appointment - Human Resources Director
- Closed session: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
- Public comment period for agenda items
- Meeting convenes at 3:36 p.m. at County Administration Center, 940 West Main Street, El Centro
Planning Commission
The Imperial County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: replacing the Picacho Bridge over the Yuma Main Canal, merging two lots in Salton City, a temporary employee parking area for the Imperial Sun Solar Project, and a conditional use permit for an RV storage facility in Ocotillo. The commission will vote on environmental findings and permits for each project.
- Replace Picacho Bridge over Yuma Main Canal in Winterhaven (APN 056-600-011)
- Lot merger #00190 for two parcels on Corona Avenue, Salton City (APNs 013-081-021/022)
- Conditional use permit #25-0011 for temporary solar project employee parking (APNs 059-250-022 & 023-000)
- Conditional use permit #23-0029 and lot merger #00157 for RV storage facility at 14 W. Highway 80, Ocotillo
- Approve minutes from October 22, 2025 meeting
Board of Supervisors - AMENDED (Part 1)
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the Big Rock 2 Cluster Solar and Battery Storage Project, with recommendations to deny the water supply assessment, EIR certification, and all related permits. They will also consider authorizing bids for street improvements in Niland, approving a $450,000 agricultural grant, and discussing a resolution for equitable Proposition 4 funding for the New River. The agenda includes closed session items on litigation, personnel appointments, and labor negotiations.
- Public hearing to deny Big Rock 2 solar project: water supply assessment, EIR, general plan amendment, zone change, conditional use permits, variances
- Authorize public bidding for Main Street Improvements (South Side) from Highway 111 to Memphis Ave. and Isis Ave. from Main Street to Third St. in Niland Townsite, Federal Project No. CML 5958 (125), County Project No. 6957
- Approve Agricultural Benefit Program Grant of $450,000 to Imperial Valley Conservation Research Center Committee
- Approve out-of-state travel for 3 staff to attend National Association of Workforce Development Professionals' 26th Annual Youth Symposium in New Orleans, LA, at a cost of $9,053
- Public hearing on Golden State Connect Authority revenue bonds for high-speed fiber-optic network in unincorporated areas
Board of Supervisors - AMENDED (Part 2)
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the Big Rock 2 Cluster Solar and Battery Storage Project, with recommendations to deny the water supply assessment, environmental impact report, and all related permits. The board will also consider approving a $450,000 agricultural grant, a resolution for New River funding, and several other action items. Closed session will address litigation, personnel appointments, and labor negotiations.
- Big Rock 2 solar project: deny water supply assessment, EIR, general plan amendment, zone change, conditional use permits, and variances
- Approve $450,000 Agricultural Benefit Program Grant to Imperial Valley Conservation Research Center Committee
- Approve $9,053 for out-of-state travel to workforce development youth symposium in New Orleans
- Public hearing on Golden State Connect Authority revenue bonds for fiber-optic network
- Approve $17,558 for Red Imported Fire Ant Program and $5,000 for Pink Bollworm monitoring
Board of Supervisors
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session covering litigation, appointments, real property, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will consider authorizing public bidding for the Imperial Townsite Roadway Improvement Project Phase I, extend emergency declarations for two bridges, accept a donation, and approve a contract amendment. The agenda is largely procedural, with the roadway project being the main substantive action item.
- Resolution to adopt plans and authorize public bidding for Imperial Townsite Roadway Improvement Project Phase I (Project No. 6995RMRA)
- Extend state of emergency for Kalin Road Bridge over New River (Bridge No. 58C-0100)
- Extend state of emergency for Picacho Road Bridge over Yuma Main Canal (Bridge No. 58C0028)
- Accept $2,500 donation from Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo Committee to Jail Inmate Welfare Trust
- Approve second amendment to RAND Corporation agreement extending term to Dec 31, 2025 at no additional cost
Environmental Evaluation Committee
The Imperial County Environmental Evaluation Committee will meet on October 23, 2025, to review a project continued from October 9: a Conditional Use Permit for Winterhaven County Water District to replace Water Well No. 2 and improve the water treatment plant. The meeting is a public hearing under CEQA. The agenda contains only this one substantive item.
- Conditional Use Permit CUP25-0009 for replacement of Water Well No. 2
- New well drilled to ~500 feet, 10-inch casing, 400 GPM capacity (~645.20 acre-feet/year)
- Existing well to be abandoned; new well ~50 feet away
- Location: 495 Third Ave, Winterhaven, CA (APN 056-291-005-000)
- Serves ~107 residential, 22 commercial connections, and a 495-space RV park
Planning Commission
The Imperial County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a lot merger in Niland, a lot line adjustment in Imperial, and a conditional use permit with a variance for a 130-foot wireless tower in Holtville. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. Public comments and commissioner comments are scheduled.
- Lot Merger #00166: combine two lots (APN 021-144-003-000) in Niland, ~0.172 acres, for future mobile home installation
- Lot Line Adjustment #00343: adjust boundary between 596 W Brewer Rd and 590 W Brewer Rd, Imperial, to resolve encroachment
- Conditional Use Permit #25-0004: 120-foot monopole tower plus 10-foot lightning rod at 1734 Underwood Rd, Holtville
- Variance #25-0001: exceed 60-foot height limit in A-1 zone by 70 feet
- Approval of minutes for September 24, 2025 meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is voting on major infrastructure contracts, including a $1,137,404 road rehabilitation project and a $1.2 million design-build agreement for a substance use disorder treatment facility. The agenda also includes approvals for agricultural pest control programs, social services funding, and the sale of tax-defaulted properties. Closed session items cover litigation, executive appointments, and real property negotiations.
- Award $1,137,404 contract to Rove Engineering, Inc. for Road Rehabilitation at Gateway of the Americas
- Award agreement to Align Builders, Inc. not to exceed $1,200,000 for Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility Phase 1
- Approve $50,730 agreement with LT Municipal Consultants for sanitation rate and fee structure analysis
- Approve $50,024 and $40,000 cooperative agreements with CA Dept of Food and Agriculture for citrus pest programs
- Approve sale of tax-defaulted properties and reduced minimum bids for unsold properties
Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Public Works Director. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, invocation, and public comment, but the main substantive item is the closed-session personnel appointment.
- Closed session: Public employee appointment for Public Works Director (Gov. Code §54957(b)(1))
- Public comment period for items on the agenda
- Announcement of closed session actions and setting next meeting date
Veterans Advisory Council
The Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council will hold a routine meeting to approve the minutes from September 25, 2025. The body will discuss and take action on scheduling meetings for November and December 2025, reviewing the Council's bylaws, and selecting logo options. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September 25, 2025
- Discussion of meeting schedule for November and December 2025
- Review of Council bylaws
- Discussion of logo options
ICERS
The Imperial County Board of Retirement will hold its regular meeting to consider revisions to ICERS security policies, approve the prior meeting's minutes, and review investment and pension administration updates. The board will also enter closed session to discuss pending litigation, including a case involving the Imperial County Sheriffs' Association. Consent items include budget approvals and routine member enrollment and termination actions.
- Revision to ICERS Security Policies by cybersecurity consultant Linea Secure
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting
- Closed session on pending litigation: Imperial County Sheriffs' Association v. County of Imperial (Case No. ECU000786)
- Approval of 2025-2026 fiscal year budget claims and Treasurer's Cash Account Summary
- Enrollment of 58 new employee members and 18 terminations
Board of Supervisors
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on litigation, personnel, real estate, and labor negotiations. In open session, they will consider approving 2026 employee and retiree health insurance premiums, a three-year site rate increase schedule for Sunbeam Lake RV Resort, and several contracts and grants. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a resolution on Proposition 50 redistricting.
- Approve employee health premiums for Plan Year 2026
- Approve Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO for retirees over 65 effective Jan 1, 2026
- Public hearing on 3-year site rate increase for Sunbeam Lake RV Resort (1716 Sunbeam Lake Drive, El Centro)
- Approve $400,000 Southwest Border Regional Commission grant for Imperial Small Business Development Center
- Approve $61,086 AXON body camera annual installment for Sheriff's Office
Veterans Advisory Council
The Veterans Advisory Council will meet to select a Secretary, review its bylaws, and consider creating a Sponsorship Funds line item in the Veterans Service Office budget. It will also vote on a sponsorship letter for Calexico Monument repairs and discuss logo options and website creation. A presentation on the Brown Act is scheduled.
- Election of Secretary
- Review of Council Bylaws
- Creation of Sponsorship Funds line item in Veterans Service Office Budget
- Approval of sponsorship letter for Calexico Monument repairs
- Discussion on logo and website creation
Board of Supervisors
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will adopt the final FY 2025-2026 budget and establish tax levy rates. The board will also hold a public hearing on a cannabis dispensary appeal and award a construction contract for the Calipatria Library. Additionally, the board will extend state of emergency declarations for compromised bridges and the airport.
- Adopt Final Budget for FY 2025-2026
- Award $476,356 contract to Andrade Construction for Calipatria Library improvements
- Public hearing on Appeal #25-0002 for WH Lounge, LLC Cannabis Dispensary
- Extend State of Emergency for Kalin Road Bridge and Picacho Road Bridge
- Approve $207,176 cooperative agreement for Pierce’s Disease Control Program
Board of Supervisors
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, appointments, and labor negotiations. In open session, they will vote on solid waste land use fees, sewer rates for the Cady Poe Colonia County Service Area, and a $130,000 professional services agreement with Clifford Moss LLC for the Sheriff-Coroner. The consent calendar includes multiple contracts and agreements, such as a $202,795 pest detection agreement and a $160,937 ballot sorting system service agreement.
- Resolution authorizing FY 2025-2026 Secured and Unsecured Solid Waste Land Use Fees
- Resolution approving FY 2025-2026 Sewer Rate Fees for Cady Poe Colonia County Service Area
- Professional Service Agreement with Clifford Moss LLC for $130,000 (Sept 17-Dec 31, 2025)
- First Amendment to Orbit Health Corporation agreement, increasing from $7,500,000 to $8,000,000
- Service Agreement with Runbeck Election Services for $160,937 for Agilis Ballot Sorting System
System Testing - Training
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, public comment, and several action items. Key decisions include awarding a $2.7 million construction contract for the Gateway County Service Area Water Treatment Plant, adopting a new Agricultural Commissioner fee schedule, and approving a grant application for disaster recovery. The board will also consider hiring a Deputy Fire Chief and approving advanced step hires for Deputy Attorneys.
- Award $2,701,400 contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corp for Gateway CSA Water Treatment Plant improvements
- Adopt new Agricultural Commissioner fee schedule and amend ordinance chapters 8.12, 8.36, 8.40, 8.60
- Approve USDA disaster grant application for road and utility repairs from 2023 Hurricane Hillary
- Hire one Deputy Chief-Operations and Training (Range 334, Step E) with $22,694 budget amendment
- Approve $250,000 funding agreement with Salton Community Services District for green space project
Environmental Evaluation Committee
The Imperial County Environmental Evaluation Committee will meet on August 14, 2025, to review one project under CEQA. The project is a proposal by Don Whitacre for a conditional use permit to construct and operate a residential water well for a future barndominium home on 915 Mesquite Rd, Ocotillo. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers in El Centro.
- CUP#25-0007: new residential water well for a 50x50 ft metal barndominium
- Projected maximum annual water extraction: 1 acre-foot per year
- Location: 915 Mesquite Rd, Ocotillo, CA 92259, APN #033-405-012-000
- Supervisorial District #2, unincorporated Imperial County
ICERS
The Imperial County Board of Retirement meets to vote on the award of a contract for the Pension Administration System (PAS) vendor. The board will also approve contracts for negotiation counsel and information security services, and review the system's June 30, 2025 investment performance. Routine administrative items, including new member enrollments and budget claims, are scheduled for approval.
- Vote on the Pension Administration System (PAS) Vendor contract award
- Approval of contract for PAS Negotiation Counsel services by ICE Miller LLP
- Approval of contract for Chief Information Security Officer services by Linea Secure
- Review of June 30, 2025 Market Value and Book vs. Market investment graphs
- Approval of 2025-2026 fiscal year budget claims and administrative expenses
Environmental Evaluation Committee
The Imperial County Environmental Evaluation Committee will meet on July 10, 2025, to review two projects under CEQA. One is an informational item from the Imperial Irrigation District to convert three test wells into water supply wells for dust-control irrigation. The other is a proposal by HouseSavers, LLC to subdivide a 4.76-acre residential parcel into three lots. No final decisions are noted; the agenda lists these as review items.
- IID: convert 3 shallow groundwater test wells to water supply wells for 85 acres of native vegetation dust control, east of Salton Sea, west of Highway 111, APN 002-640-002-000
- HouseSavers, LLC: Parcel Map #02505 to subdivide 4.76 acres into 3 residential lots (2.21, 1.05, 1.50 acres) at 294 W. Horne Rd, El Centro, APN 054-091-002-000
ICERS
The Imperial County Board of Retirement will hold its regular meeting on June 18, 2025, to consider several action items, including contract renewals for actuarial services with The Segal Company and for Chief Information Security Officer services with Linea Secure, a correction of retirement benefit overpayments, adding a Retirement Specialist II position, and approving the proposed 2025/2026 administrative budget. The board will also discuss investment reports, succession planning, and other administrative matters, and will convene in closed session for litigation and a performance evaluation.
- Contract renewal for actuarial services with The Segal Company
- Contract renewal for Chief Information Security Officer services with Linea Secure
- Correction of Retirement Benefit overpayments
- Approval to add and fund one Retirement Specialist II allocation, Range 249 under Org. Key 5516001
- Approval of proposed 2025/2026 ICERS Administrative Budget
Planning Commission
The Imperial County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a proposed amendment to extend a battery storage facility's permit term, a parcel map to split farmland, a water well permit for a landfill, and a large geothermal energy project requiring environmental review and three conditional use permits. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.
- Amendment to CUP #22-0029 to extend Apex Energy Solutions/Holtville Peaker battery storage term from 15 to 30 years at 2275 Melon Road, Holtville
- Parcel Map #02513 by Carson Kalin to reconfigure four parcels into six legal parcels (total ~491.84 acres)
- CUP #24-0018 for Burrtec Waste Industries to add a third water well at 935 W Hwy 86, Salton City (no change to 92,000 gallons/day allotment)
- Dogwood Geothermal Energy Project: FEIR, MM&RP, and three CUPs (25 MW geothermal plant, 15 MW solar, production wells/pipeline) near Heber and Calexico
ICERS
The Imperial County Board of Retirement will hear investment manager presentations and a market review, and may approve additional commitments to the Sixth Street Diversified Credit Program. The board will also consider cancelling its August meeting and will hold a closed session on pending litigation. Consent items include budget claims and routine member enrollment and termination actions.
- Presentations by Dimensional Fund Advisors and William Blair
- Discussion of additional commitments to Sixth Street Diversified Credit Program
- Consideration of cancelling the August 2025 board meeting
- Closed session on pending litigation (Imperial County Sheriffs' Association v. County of Imperial, Case No. ECU000786)
- Approval of 2024-2025 budget claims and administrative items
Planning Commission
The Imperial County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a lot line adjustment in Holtville and two 15-year time extensions for existing fiber optic facilities in Winterhaven and Niland. The commission will also recognize a commissioner's 16 years of service and approve prior meeting minutes. All items are routine land-use decisions with recommended approvals.
- Lot Line Adjustment #00340 at 1935, 1945 & 1947 Orchard Rd, Holtville, to create one large lot and two similar-sized lots
- Time Extension #25-0011 for CUP#99-0022, Lumen Technologies fiber optic hut at 6672 Sidewinder Rd N, Winterhaven, 15-year term
- Time Extension #25-0012 for CUP#99-0021, Lumen Technologies fiber optic facility at 7835 Noffsinger Road, Niland, 15-year term
- Recognition of Dennis Bergh for 16 years of service as Planning Commissioner
- Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting
System Testing - Training
The Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative items, including filling a District 5 vacancy, updating bylaws, improving communication with County Counsel, training for the secretary, and creating a budget. The agenda also includes public comment and general announcements.
- Request to Supervisor Hawk to fill District 5 vacancy
- By-Laws update
- Communication process between VAC, VSO, and County Counsel
- Training for Secretary Ainsworth
- Create VAC budget
System Testing - Training
The Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative items, including a request to fill a District 5 vacancy, updating bylaws, improving communication with County Counsel, training for the Secretary, and creating a budget. The agenda also includes public comment and general announcements.
- Request to Supervisor Hawk to fill District 5 vacancy
- By-laws update
- Communication process between VAC, VSO, and County Counsel
- Training for Secretary Ainsworth
- Create VAC budget
ICERS
The Imperial County Board of Retirement will meet to review Verus' findings on private credit investment management fees, consider a contract extension with JEA for cloud hosting of the PENFAX pension system, and discuss a recommended slate of candidates for SACRS elections. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss pending litigation and a cybersecurity threat, and will receive reports on investments and pension administration. Consent items include budget approvals and routine member transactions.
- Review of Verus' findings on Private Credit investment management fees
- Contract extension with JEA for online cloud hosting of PENFAX pension system
- Closed session: pending litigation (Imperial County Sheriffs' Association v. County of Imperial, Case No. ECU000786)
- Closed session: consultation with cybersecurity consultant Peter Dewar (Linea Secure LLC)
- Approval of budget claims for 2024-2025 fiscal year
ICERS
The Imperial County Board of Retirement will hold its regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a revised GASB 67 report, appointment of a voting delegate for the SACRS conference, and updates to the Investment Policy Statement. The board will also consider forming an ad hoc committee for a triennial review of its bylaws and governance policies. The agenda includes routine consent items such as budget approvals and member enrollments, as well as closed session discussions on litigation and pension fund investments.
- Discussion/Action on revised GASB 67 report as of June 30, 2024
- Appointment of Voting Delegate for SACRS 2025 Spring Conference
- Change to Investment Policy Statement - Update of Exhibit B
- Formation of Ad Hoc Committee for triennial review of ICERS Bylaws and Governance Policies
- Closed session on pending litigation (Imperial County Sheriffs' Association v. County of Imperial) and sale of pension fund investments
Planning Commission
The Imperial County Planning Commission will consider three development items on March 12, 2025. These include a lot line adjustment in Ocotillo, a 10-year time extension for the Wistaria Ranch Solar Development, and a conditional use permit for a grain mill in El Centro. The commission will also approve the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting.
- Lot Line Adjustment #00339 for parcels at 1179 and 1181 Boundary Ave, Ocotillo, to resolve an encroachment issue
- Time Extension #24-0004 for the Wistaria Ranch Solar Development Agreement, adding 10 years to the project timeline
- Conditional Use Permit #23-0001 for La Valle Sabbia LLC to construct a grain mill at 2015 Silsbee Rd, El Centro
- Approval of minutes from the January 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
Environmental Evaluation Committee
The Imperial County Environmental Evaluation Committee will meet on February 27, 2025, to review a proposal by the Imperial County Department of Public Works to replace the existing Picacho Bridge over the Yuma Main Canal in Winterhaven. The bridge has cracked and outlived its useful life, and the project aims to support commerce and access to the Quechan Reservation and Bard community.
- Replace Picacho Bridge over Yuma Main Canal
- Project located on Picacho Road in Winterhaven, CA
- Bridge within APN 056-600-011
- Coordinates: 32.7358 N, 114.6241 W
- Supervisory District #5
ALUC
The Imperial County Airport Land Use Commission will hold a public hearing to determine whether the proposed Big Rock 2 Cluster project is consistent with the Imperial County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The project includes a solar and battery storage facility with associated transmission lines. The commission will also handle routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, approval of minutes, and appointment of officers.
- Public hearing on Big Rock 2 solar and battery project (up to 500 MWac PV and 500 MWac BESS)
- General Plan Amendment #24-0002, Zone Change #24-0003 (Renewable Energy Overlay)
- Four Conditional Use Permits (#24-0006 through #24-0009)
- Four Variances (#24-0002 through #24-0005) and Initial Study #24-0009
- Project site: 1,849 acres south of I-8, ~1 mile southwest of Seeley, CA
ICERS
The Imperial County Board of Retirement meets to approve the June 30, 2024 financial statements audit by Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation. The Board will also vote to instruct staff to request that the Imperial County Board of Supervisors direct the County Registrar of Voters to hold elections for the Second and Third General Member seats. Additionally, the Board will select a successor for the Retirement Board Secretary position.
- Approval of the June 30, 2024 Financial Statements Audit by Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation
- Request to hold an election for the Second Seat, General Member Position for the term commencing July 1, 2025
- Request to hold a special election for the Third Seat, General Member Position for the remainder of the current term ending June 2026
- Selection of a successor Retirement Board Secretary for the remainder of the unexpired term ending December 31, 2025
- Approval of 2024–2025 fiscal year Administrative Budget claims and Treasurer’s Cash Account Summary