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Deputy CEO Barry Bean described the proposal as an enhancement to the city's existing community-park initiative, showing conceptual renderings that emphasize accessible play surfaces, interactive educational features on geothermal and lithium, shaded areas and solar-powered elements. Bean said the county is applying to the Commission under an enhancement/preservation category and that applications may be submitted across different categories without competing against each other.

Bean said the city of Calipatria has provided a letter of commitment and that, if the grant is awarded, ownership and maintenance of the finished park would transfer to the city. She also said the grant budget includes a line item for community engagement to support public input on design. The presentation listed letters of support from industry groups, labor, legislators and education partners, and cited potential recreation, education and environmental benefits.

Speakers from Calipatria and project partners spoke in favor: Edgar Sell (representing Calipatria) thanked county staff for pursuing the project and GAFCON (the city contractor) said it would support the park work. A public speaker from Calipatria, William Cooper, said he supports shaded, educational and training resources but urged prioritizing infrastructure and job-training programs and requested bilingual outreach; Cooper also said community groups sometimes resort to litigation to secure enforceable commitments and preserve bargaining power.

Board members discussed eligibility and funding restrictions for the Energy Commission program; Bean confirmed the grant rules limit eligible uses to geothermal-related project elements and that the city would assume maintenance after completion. Supervisor Escobar and others cited the project as an opportunity to highlight local geothermal resources and to support tourism and education; Supervisor Kelly and others noted that litigation delaying project approvals can slow job creation in the valley.

The board approved the requested ratification and letter of support (motion moved by Supervisor Escobar, seconded by Supervisor Price; motion carried).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Imperial County - Board of Supervisors - Jan 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board approved ratification of a California Energy Commission application and the county's letter of support for a proposed geothermal-themed outdoor park in Calipatria. County staff said the park would pair education and recreation, and the city of Calipatria would assume ownership and maintenance on completion.","taxTitle","Imperial County, California","taxId",3829,"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},6746328,"Imperial County sheriff reports higher stops, arrests and drug seizures in 2024",570,1967000,2537000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2157856-e258fcf2883b3edb38b355e4608e66ca&start=1967&end=2537","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2157856-e258fcf2883b3edb38b355e4608e66ca/thumbnail_1967000.jpg","/articles/6746328/Imperial-County/California/Imperial-County-sheriff-reports-higher-stops-arrests-and-drug-seizures-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746328-751b02170bde44d1ce02c099ff2f43dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070896&Signature=HEtfBtrnbMl4pOWh9ZcUHtJtgPduREh1jDXe4w8qjhd~OXtH-jREQPMhI7lI2~vXk8jf09DTW99lgVUfjC4g2Iaq0VoufzhhZQeby6IyNjdhkktfAo6-UlPYDSq1zJx9jxVkekRBKT6jCU40HTet1FbB8Lub6N6pDgL8VszruXoSKS08DOuA2840PtmK6bhleb5uxSt0fpv5fsDmbbLm4~I3E37An8A7Fb1tdMOu21y6WMKTFikWjxBo3hpucAyQrxuRIDHJYC~qz0GO3~YTELI98TUgrkDzNhu2TSYmMgIQIXpTsKDGtiyzoszp0raxcfmraoHkMzodiICNkquiMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Imperial County Sheriff's Office presented a year-in-review to the Board of Supervisors detailing 2024 public-safety activity, changes from 2023 and efforts to expand community outreach and rehabilitation programs.

The sheriff's presentation said agency assists rose from 841 in 2023 to 1,141 in 2024 and traffic stops increased from about 7,877 in 2023 to 11,064 in 2024. Arrests countywide attributed to the sheriff's office rose from 855 in 2023 to 984 in 2024. The sheriff described the increases as reflecting greater field presence, participation in community advisory committees and targeted enforcement operations.

The sheriff's office reported large drug and weapon seizures in 2024. According to the presentation, the department seized fentanyl pills and fentanyl powder (listed in the slides as \"108.4\"), methamphetamine (presented as \"4,492.95\") and cocaine (presented as \"63,892\"); the sheriff characterized those figures as the quantities reported by the department and did not specify units beyond the slide language. Weapon seizures also rose: the department reported 76 pistols/revolvers, 67 rifles and 39 shotguns in 2024, a total of 182 weapons compared with 125 the prior year.

On drug-related deaths, the sheriff said the office recorded 97 total drug-related deaths in 2024, with 46 involving fentanyl; by comparison, earlier years cited 28 fentanyl-related deaths in 2022 and 2023. The sheriff attributed part of the response to multi-agency collaboration with the district attorney's office, social services, public health and federal partners.

The report also highlighted crime-prevention activity: the sheriff's crime-prevention unit participated in more than 83 community outreach events and conducted over 112 presentations to schools and groups on topics such as social-media safety, senior programs and school safety. The sheriff said staff obtained approximately $10 million in grant awards for departmental programs in 2024.

Board members thanked the sheriff and asked about causes for the year-to-year increases. The sheriff said the numbers reflect both increased enforcement effort and closer engagement with rural advisory committees, attendance at community events and partnership with regional information centers. Supervisors also praised the department's grant-seeking and emphasized the importance of rehabilitation and wraparound services for families affected by substance use disorders.

No formal board action beyond receiving the report was required.","The Imperial County Sheriff's Office presented a 2024 year-end report showing increases in agency assists, traffic stops and arrests, a rise in weapon recoveries and large drug seizures, and continued community outreach and grant activity. The board received the update and discussed partnerships and rehabilitation programs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6746309,"Board approves Community Corrections Partnership funding for jail vocational and print-shop positions",0,7304000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2157856-e258fcf2883b3edb38b355e4608e66ca&start=7304&end=7304","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2157856-e258fcf2883b3edb38b355e4608e66ca/thumbnail_7304000.jpg","/articles/6746309/Imperial-County/California/Board-approves-Community-Corrections-Partnership-funding-for-jail-vocational-and-print-shop-positions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746309-f8a9220b2d2f502a617000628861cdd3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070896&Signature=D375g9Sr1KpTRbPpqwDksEpDbFRMDPIOnGNMqycbaXaPhZ3lQ6M9wKH8AYbeW54c2AEPkrbPEnKmLYUdHL-Ol~EyqUEFL~2MfNO7cjFJEtKROjt7E3p94yVNJamkBU3akFJocWFjP2-oKbwh~aqDu0J-OpGGhCLQgNempoU55TmeKAL6ULcrOg9Gts5Iz~iPhJjLOwCwlJn4~49fNhz88R0WLS16K9XJRQHfd5ELNUQQ4JED3RqGit0Tbc2OBJ9rOWU0kZpoEGp051vSlNMDwQ4ZteSgVxcJc22zTNdCRMUF~Wn083~ljHv38~Po3S8PRarBEt7sdfLNagsIhQejyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Supervisors approved two staff positions funded through the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) to expand vocational training and print-shop services at the county jail.

Captain Juan Chavarin briefed the board on an extra-help print-shop operator position. The sheriff's print shop currently provides signs, flyers, business cards and vehicle decals for county agencies and operates as part of an incarcerated-persons training program. The extra-help operator, funded by CCP, would allow the shop to process external agency requests, expand training for incarcerated people and introduce graphic-design and vehicle-wrapping curriculum for youth from juvenile hall.

The sheriff's office also requested CCP funding for a correctional sergeant position to oversee expanded vocational programs for the AB 109 population, including barista certification tied to a coffee cart, and barber and cosmetology training through a partner educational provider. The presentation described how certificates would increase post-release employment opportunities and reduce recidivism. Both items were presented as having no impact on the county general fund because CCP funds would cover costs.

Supervisors supported the items and noted the role of rehabilitation programming in reentry. The motions to approve the CCP-funded positions carried by voice vote.","The Board approved two CCP-funded staffing items requested by the sheriff: an extra-help print-shop operator to expand incarcerated-person training and county printing services, and a correctional sergeant to oversee vocational training (barista, barber, cosmetology) for AB 109 populations.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6746313,"Board approves CalVet certificates of compliance for veteran services office",259,4389000,4648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2157856-e258fcf2883b3edb38b355e4608e66ca&start=4389&end=4648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2157856-e258fcf2883b3edb38b355e4608e66ca/thumbnail_4389000.jpg","/articles/6746313/Imperial-County/California/Board-approves-CalVet-certificates-of-compliance-for-veteran-services-office","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746313-2f639f9523186e97dfe8b0ef45447167/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070896&Signature=lFBEABQ46AruqBK~~BS00vbt4SPG2D9~Te~uyye6jqNNqopghs9R5~oRXReBVUEJkKtfhjx6agrWTZJrwGle0uxa3BqFks6qVI9pazOlCqjOsZDgvH9eio6RP4ShStdhxor7FgeJqqD9Q~0TCPTtsmrAPA0fRgm~0Pz6k3fagBjd25Wr3f6r9XvhFWLMfQfNRPL54hmKFjh-E-W-8fUj3yqH5qgY516SsCwI~3qwP5KwfieMMlBJwlpw0rI6KciRFPesO0ArGC41TtdoH-kwwIzLvpmMCWpTdmuXjlQshmofLzsnyJTdG-UIH8qL57ZMRzegreuu83ftZrNt0mNU1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Supervisors authorized the chairman to sign two California Department of Veterans Affairs documents: the Medi-Cal certificate of compliance and the CalVet Subvention Certificate of Compliance for fiscal year 2024-25.

David Hernandez, the county's veteran services officer, outlined the office's outreach and assistance, saying the unit operates by appointment to provide detailed assistance to veterans and dependents on benefits, cemetery, health and educational waivers. Hernandez reported that in the past year the office filed claims for 1,757 veterans that resulted in about $2.2 million in new benefits and processed 257 tuition/fee waivers valued at roughly $2 million for dependents.

Board members commended the office's work. Supervisor Price and others said veteran services help aging veterans with technology navigation and benefit access, and Supervisor Price noted the Veteran Community Advisory Committee's ongoing work. The board approved the requested signatures (motion by Supervisor Kelly, seconded by Supervisor Price; motion carried 5-0).","The Board authorized the chairman to sign California Department of Veterans Affairs compliance certificates for fiscal year 2024-25 after a presentation from Veteran Services Officer David Hernandez about the office's work and results.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6746318,"Board approves two Ag Benefit grants to Farm Bureau and Imperial High School FFA",485,4779000,5264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2157856-e258fcf2883b3edb38b355e4608e66ca&start=4779&end=5264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2157856-e258fcf2883b3edb38b355e4608e66ca/thumbnail_4779000.jpg","/articles/6746318/Imperial-County/California/Board-approves-two-Ag-Benefit-grants-to-Farm-Bureau-and-Imperial-High-School-FFA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746318-e1435a24cece0fd7d8477e1e38e1e0c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070896&Signature=S5-0SlO70H~QXSujlpWO37M3IpDnQp33GaBM1IIjZjgk64Y~yBcfbAWeGtAz3CseC-Uz~5kiKFgnOKvy1-YPRu6zETZinfRGB-bhNjTmbmID8ZK6iNsPo7-Yrba8BcQkCnRoGfxKczJ0ZLGh5YkqIGtXZU4DM3GzMJl0HmNiXQ6qw5Y8Vs8f4V1agoGGrlJ2m0ZkiBQd7CaePAqa1yQTym7dvlkc1IWkTh~AYkiLfiaw3A6XNbEcrEq5Zy6y34O7UBxl3-JcUrofz7q1ysnZGrWMF999UvpsmmngB0aQZT1NLogTh8flHoRTODotKXXyWXVofrE8LzL3byOvvR~sLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Supervisors approved two grants from the county's Agricultural Benefit Program: $150,000 to the Imperial County Farm Bureau for an arson-prevention outreach and reward program, and $120,000 to Imperial High School FFA for equipment, vehicle and safety upgrades.

Rosa Lopez of the CEO's office presented the Farm Bureau grant recommendation, saying the Ag Benefit Committee reviewed the application and recommended funding for education, advertising, outreach and reward payouts tied to the \"Burn a Veil/Go to Jail\" campaign (a farm-fire prevention and reporting initiative). Farm Bureau vice president Jeff Plourde described a recent increase in fires, insurance deductibles and premium costs, health and air-quality impacts from prolonged field fires, and the group's prior fundraising of roughly $130,000; he said the grant will support signage, outreach and reward payments.

Lopez then presented a second recommended grant, $120,000 to Imperial High School to support the FFA program's procurement of vehicles, tools and equipment to meet program growth and safety needs. Imperial High principal Joe Apodaca and ag teacher Lindsey Stiff described program expansion and the safety and educational reasons for the equipment upgrades.

Board members supported both grants; motions to approve carried. Supervisor Singh moved approval of the Farm Bureau grant and Supervisor Price moved approval of the Imperial High School FFA grant. Both motions were seconded and recorded as carried.","The Board approved $150,000 to the Imperial County Farm Bureau to support an anti-arson outreach and reward program and $120,000 to Imperial High School FFA for vehicles, tools and equipment upgrades under the county's Agricultural Benefit Program. Farm Bureau and school representatives described program goals and needs.","actionData","errors"]

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