Imperial Local Agency Formation Commission

The Bard Resource Conservation District's MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Bard Water District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Bombay Beach Community Service District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Cady Poe Colonia (CSA)'s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Central Valley Cemetery District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The City of Brawley’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

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.

This project is the annexation of approximately 4.28 acres to the City of Brawley for market-rate apartments, within the City’s Sphere of Influence, to eliminate an “island” of County land surrounded by City of Brawley land and to eliminate jurisdiction lines crossing property lines.

The City of Calexico’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The City of Calipatria’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The City of El Centro’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The City of Holtville’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The project is the Annexation of East Ninth Street (Right of Way) to the City of Holtville to construct roadway and pedestrian improvements as part of the City of Holtville Ninth Street Pedestrian Improvements Project between Ash and Oak Avenues.

The City of Imperial initiated an update to their MSR/SAP/SOI plan. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The project is the annexation of approximately 54 acres to the City of Imperial, within the City’s Sphere of Influence, for the development of 40 acres of single-family dwellings and 10 acres of affordable multi-family apartments. The project is located at the corner of Neckel and Clark Road.

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 of Cross and Worthington Rd., in Imperial. The project proposes a Specific Plan that includes development consisting of single-family, multi-family, commercial, school, park, and retention basin.

This project is the annexation of approximately 2,419.20 square feet (Right of Way) to the City of Imperial for street improvements. The project is located at 2670 Nance Road.

The City of Westmorland’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Gateway of America's (CSA)'s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Heber Public Utility District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The bill outlines the following steps to be taken:

1. Formation of the initial board of directors for the Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD).

2. Responsibilities of the initial board of directors for IVHD include:

• Recommending a permanent funding source mechanism to be presented and approved by voters via a ballot measure in either the March 2024 or November 2024 election. (SB 1070 signed into law by Governor Newsom, extends the district's deadline to recommend and present a permanent funding source mechanism to voters on or before the November 2026 election.)
  • Collaborating with Imperial County LAFCO shall use the financial feasibility studies conducted by the Imperial County LAFCO and Kauffman Hall to determine the funding source mechanism.
• Negotiating with ECRMC to determine the terms of the hospital acquisition.
  • Finalizing the terms of the acquisition by November 5, 2024.
• Holding a minimum of 3 public meetings by January 1, 2025.
  • The first meeting must be by March 1, 2024, to inform the public of the cost savings of a countywide healthcare district and the findings of financial feasibility studies.
  • The second meeting is to inform the public of the recommended permanent funding source mechanism.
  • The third meeting is to inform the public about the acquisition of ECRMC.
  • A fourth meeting to be held if IVHD votes to acquire ECRMC, to disclose the terms of the acquisition, and to present a financial plan to finance the acquisition and ongoing operations of the district.
• Recommending dates for the dissolution of PMHD and HMHD to the Imperial County LAFCO between July 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025. 
• Adopting a resolution to divide IVHD into 7 voting districts, numbering the districts consecutively, and electing members of the board of directors by voting district beginning with the next district election occurring after January 1, 2024.
  • Collaborating with the Imperial County LAFCO to establish voting districts.
  • Holding a Public Hearing regarding the voting districts.
  • Establishing and implementing the voting districts on or before July 1, 2024.
  • The Resolution shall declare the voting districts and describe the boundaries of each voting district.
• Making annual reports to the Imperial County LAFCO by December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2025, regarding healthcare service provision within the district boundaries.
• Collaborating with the Imperial County LAFCO to determine the years that the voting districts and associated board positions will be up for election by July 1, 2024.
• Applying for any licenses and certifications that cannot be transferred to IVHD within a year of formation.

3. The City of El Centro is required to negotiate in good faith with IVHD.

4. Responsibilities of the Imperial County LAFCO include:

• Dissolving PMHD and HMHD between July 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
• Conducting a municipal service review regarding healthcare service provision within the district boundaries by December 31, 2026, and by December 31 every 5 years thereafter.

5. The Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District is required to hold a clerical role for IVHD until the dissolution of HMHD and PMHD.

6. The board of directors for IVHD shall consist of all elected members by the conclusion of the 2028 general election.

The Niland County Sanitation District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Niland County Service Area #1’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Palo Verde County Water District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District adopted a resolution on January 24, 2023, to expand the boundaries of the district to encompass the entire County of Imperial.

The Riverview Cemetery District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Seeley County Water District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.

The Winterhaven County Water District’s MSR/SAP plan is due. A Municipal Service Review (MSR)/Service Area Plan (SAP) is a detailed study meant to provide better information to LAFCO, local agencies, and the community about municipal service provision. State law mandates that MSRs be prepared every 5 years and adopted before any changes to the Sphere of Influence can be considered.