Imperial Local Agency Formation Commission

Background

IID entered the electric power business in 1936 in conjunction with the construction of the All-American Canal. IID anticipated that hydroelectric power generated from five falling water drops on the All-American Canal would enable them to set power rates considerably lower than the competition at that time as Congress had authorized construction of the All-American Canal to Coachella Valley. However, in negotiating repayment contracts with the United States, it was necessary that both the water and power rights of IID and the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) be determined. According to the terms of a 1934 agreement between IID and CVWD, IID was given first rights to water delivered through the All-American Canal and a 99-year lease on any power rights Coachella had on the canal. As rental for power rights, IID agreed to pay CVWD a percentage of the net proceeds from its power system and CVWD in turn authorized IID to provide power service to the Coachella Valley.

Currently, IID’s district jurisdictional boundaries encompass all of Imperial County. IID also provides electrical service to parts of San Diego County, as well as outside its jurisdictional boundaries under the agreement, to the cities of Indio, Coachella, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and a large area and several communities in unincorporated areas in the Coachella Valley, located in Riverside County. As of 2018, about 239,000, or 55%, of IID’s energy customers resided in Riverside County, outside the jurisdictional boundaries of IID, and the Riverside County share of electric customers has grown since.

The Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (Riverside LAFCO) in conjunction with the Imperial Local Agency Formation Commission (Imperial LAFCO) has been tasked by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to prepare an “Alternative Governance Structures and Alternative Electricity Service Provision” study (Study) for provision of electricity services by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) within its current service delivery area, including within Riverside County. The purpose of this Study is to provide for an analysis of options for future governance of the IID to include proportional representation of Riverside County electricity customers being served by IID, and options for future electrical service provision by alternative public agencies if IID desires to terminate the service to Riverside and/or Imperial Counties.

Study Parameters

This work is to be completed in compliance with applicable California Government Code Sections, Public Utility Code Sections, any related Statutes, and within the confines of the following study parameters. The Study shall review the current conditions relative to the electricity service provision by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and address two requirements regarding the objectives of the Study:

“Options for providing continued publicly and/or independent system operator owned and managed electrical service in perpetuity to Imperial Irrigation District electrical serve area customers prior to, and after, the expiration of the 99-year lease for power rights made between the Imperial Irrigation District and the Coachella Valley Water District in 1934.”

“Options for alternative governance structures that would extend voting rights to registered voters who reside within the Imperial Irrigation District electrical service area to provide for proportional representation on a governing board that will have primary jurisdiction on all electrical service matters. Any findings shall isolate water rights and management as the sole responsibility of the current Imperial Irrigation District board of directors and shall not affect the water service area boundaries of the Imperial Irrigation District.”

The Bard Resource Conservation District’s SAP/MSR Plan is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Bard Water District’s SAP/MSR Plan is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Bombay Beach Community Service District’s SAP/MSR Plan is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Cady Poe Colonia (CSA)'s SAP/MSR is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Central Valley Cemetery District’s SAP/MSR is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The City of Brawley’s SAP/MSR Plan is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The project is the annexation of approximately 1,076 acres to the City of Brawley, within the city’s sphere of influence to receive city services including water. The project location is generally bounded by the Rockwood canal to the north, Dogwood Road to the East, the Pear Drain to the South and SR-86 to the West.

The City of Calexico’s SAP/MSR Plan is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The City of Calipatria’s SAP/MSR Plan is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The City of El Centro’s SAP/MSR Plan is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The project is the annexation of approximately 330-acres to the City of El Centro for future industrial development.

The City of Holtville’s MSR/SAP is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The City of Imperial initiated an update to their SAP/MSR/SOI. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The project is the annexation of approximately 54-acres to the City of Imperial, within the city’s sphere of influence.
The project is located at the corner of Neckel and Clark Rd and proposes 40-acres of Single-Family Dwellings and 10-acres of Affordable Multi-Family Apartments.

The project is the annexation of approximately 315.70 acres to the City of Imperial, within the city’s sphere of influence. The project is located at the corner Cross and Worthington Rd., Imperial, CA 92251. The project proposes a Specific Plan that includes development consisting of single-family, multi-family, commercial, school, park, and retention basin.

The City of Westmorland’s MSR/SAP is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

This project is the annexation of the Salton City Landfill to the Coachella Valley Water District to obtain water services.

The Gateway of America's (CSA)'s SAP/MSR is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Heber Public Utility District’s MSR/SAP is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The project is the annexation of approximately 57.43 acres to the Heber Public Utility District to connect and receive potable water and wastewater services and expand the Westwind Parking & Storage.

The District’s Service Area Plan was adopted by the Commission on April 23, 2020. The District per direction by the Commission is required to provide annual updates to their Business Plan for the next two years then every five years thereafter.

The Niland County Sanitation District’s SAP/MSR is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Niland County Service Area No.1’s MSR/SAP is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Palo Verde County Water District’s SAP/MSR is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

Application received 1/24/2023 from Pioneer’s Memorial Healthcare District. A Fiscal Analysis is currently being conducted. An Initial Study #2023-01 is also being done, to evaluate the Environmental Impacts on expanding an existing Health Care District.

The Pioneer’s Memorial Healthcare District’s MSR/SAP is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Riverview Cemetery District’s MSR/SAP is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

LAFCO initiated an update to the Salton Community Services District SAP/MSR/SOI due to the Fire Department ceasing to provide services.
A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Seeley County Water District’s MSR/SAP is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.

The Winterhaven County Water District’s MSR/SAP is now due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a comprehensive study designed to better inform LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about the provision of municipal services. State law requires that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted prior to considering any changes to the Sphere of Influence.