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Council member Jack Fisher read the proclamation and moved its adoption; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

The proclamation text, read into the record, described PTSD as a condition that can follow exposure to traumatic events and included statistics cited in the proclamation: it said PTSD affects “approximately 8,000,000 adults in The United States annually” and referenced the National Center for PTSD’s estimate that “about 6 out of every 100 people” will have PTSD at some point in their lives.

Several members of the public used the council’s public‑comment period to connect the proclamation to local concerns and to describe personal and community experiences with trauma. Danielle Richardson, a physician, told the council she found research linking law enforcement encounters to increases in self‑harm and suicidal ideation among youth and said local policing incidents can be a source of lasting trauma. She urged the council and local leaders to “help us prevent PTSD caused by city employees” and to take visible steps to support healing.

Former law‑enforcement officer Ronald Schwab addressed first‑responder mental health and suicide risk, saying suicides among first responders are elevated and arguing the stigma around PTSD should be removed.

Other public commenters made specific allegations about conduct by a sheriff’s sergeant. Lauren Gahl described an incident she said occurred on May 13 in which she said Sergeant Marcus Collins entered a resident’s property, detained a woman on her porch and “slammed her to the ground,” then arrested the couple; Gahl said the incident was captured on a doorbell camera and that the charges were false. Gahl also referred to an earlier civil case she said involved Collins and the death of a man named Lucky Fonci; she urged the council to “demand the immediate removal of Sergeant Marcus Collins from the Imperial Beach substation,” to condemn the conduct and to request release of body‑worn camera footage and arrest reports. Those are allegations from a member of the public; the council did not take any formal action on personnel or law‑enforcement oversight during the meeting.

Ismena Mejia, speaking for South Bay Community Services (SBCS), thanked the council for recognizing PTSD Awareness Month and summarized SBCS’s work providing mental‑health and trauma supports in the South Bay.

The proclamation was presented and the council invited SBCS representatives to receive the document and a photograph with council members. No council motion concerning the allegations discussed in public comment was recorded during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Imperial Beach City Council unanimously adopted a proclamation declaring June Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month and invited local service providers to accept the proclamation.","taxTitle","Imperial Beach, San Diego County, California","taxId",71854,"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},6178619,"City council adopts SB1 project list; staff to bid $1.2 million streets package",1018,3559000,4577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213487-bb87f8d71cf2f648000e3cc070c49f56&start=3559&end=4577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213487-bb87f8d71cf2f648000e3cc070c49f56/thumbnail_3559000.jpg","/articles/6178619/Imperial-Beach/San-Diego-County/California/City-council-adopts-SB1-project-list-staff-to-bid-12-million-streets-package","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178619-64f52dbbb28093ff1213ea6b4bf097cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183538&Signature=lZqomnB6AUdMrkE7WqZEdVRlOnzPyPnfxrYVtz6JqJelKH1Bljt9CoUnhDN9W7JugDXhJpHmq-EkbOuuI-w9Mk21QNzC7Cp490PAK4oAoMlNcIorSOD39xORG~aMObSoNuOqkuA15WwXNKKTloDvHLO6tFwdIlaJeXwFD~j55z5QXpUvYwIRmUURqs0AaQmsEVTsjMfmqyUN9vsJXELvWqSnR440jkDt0HG8nIRaQ8iWNS~itklVHPoj57pbism-hCXX8hhSUfooBGs9V-Mh4raQZlsX-0gOqXSvsPxMA-BWdLw~7YJs4Q4PZZRHGiH83ld0ONMWEwhCRUNawJ4wcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Imperial Beach City Council voted Wednesday to adopt its fiscal-year 2025–26 project list for SB1 road maintenance funds, approving a proposed $1.2 million citywide roadway rehabilitation package that combines estimated SB1 and TransNet revenues.

The resolution directs staff to finalize a slate of street segments for repair and solicit formal bids for the work.

Public Works Director Juan Larios presented the SB1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017) list and said the city’s estimated SB1 allocation for the coming year is $697,300, with an additional $500,000 in TransNet funds to create a proposed project budget of approximately $1,200,000. Larios described typical work as a combination of slurry seal and heavier grind-and-overlay rehabilitation and noted staff will revisit the previously prepared street-set and inspect current conditions before selecting final segments.

Council members and speakers emphasized transparency and equitable distribution across districts. Council member McKay and others asked whether the work would be contracted out; Larios said the city will issue a formal bid and that any qualified contractor may submit proposals. He explained the project-selection method: a pavement survey (using laser-equipped vans) assigns each street segment a condition grade from 0–100 and recommends an appropriate rehabilitation approach; the city’s overall grade from that survey was 76.

The staff report listed candidate streets including Third Street, Tenth Street, Florida Street, Connecticut Street and Dallas Street; Larios said selected segments will be refined after a walk‑through and condition reassessment. Council members noted other local concerns — for example, residents pressed for more complete repaving on heavily deteriorated streets, which typically require larger capital investments than the current SB1/TransNet allocation allows.

Mayor Pro Tem moved adoption of resolution number 2025‑033 approving the FY2025–26 SB1 project list; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously by those present.","The Imperial Beach City Council adopted the fiscal-year 2025–26 SB1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act) project list, directing staff to pursue a citywide roadway rehabilitation project estimated at $1.2 million combining SB1 and TransNet funds and to solicit formal bids for selected street segments.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178625,"San Diego Community Power presents lower-rate options, battery pilots and local grants to Imperial Beach council",821,1201000,2022000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213487-bb87f8d71cf2f648000e3cc070c49f56&start=1201&end=2022","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213487-bb87f8d71cf2f648000e3cc070c49f56/thumbnail_1201000.jpg","/articles/6178625/Imperial-Beach/San-Diego-County/California/San-Diego-Community-Power-presents-lower-rate-options-battery-pilots-and-local-grants-to-Imperial-Beach-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178625-531ef2474cbeffde216d1516ca2e7921/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183538&Signature=TIVBY1rGu1SXujFquxxO7A~Y5aYv-p9L-jhYb~Z357IzEDjqnHulKo8SeFSSiZ~Y4a2bqRwMxkn3FeLZG0cP6sWPr7gxw8JfmvxmqYbmuwBrhJYDpoBtznVjXiJpdBi5ARmiUKInCcU55GJnJwkZ2ieVX0GBO3TFfrBQDLz2~muSHAj0xwPntHLOnRCO5TFX~FqzlL2BHnVrhU6jA8cDJTOvaT1cfLKwm1Mydv2G~ADZQmx~htQ1MUkBFE-lMgZbAt1bWNtHXHJASWO8Ok9g3JarQtqcwXGrJWyxlNd6350am3zi8j2MX212BUIhuOrRLHFLVlcIIYG-szkTMeqTzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Diego Community Power told the Imperial Beach City Council on Wednesday that it is offering new rate options and piloting home- and utility-scale battery programs intended to lower customers’ bills and reduce peak-grid pressure.

The presentation, given by Karen Burns, CEO of San Diego Community Power, explained the agency’s customer options — Power Base (a lower-cost option), the standard portfolio (at least 50% renewable and currently priced below SDG&E rates) and Power 100 for customers who want 100% renewable power — and described pilots to use batteries and smart devices to shift energy use away from costly peak hours.

The update matters because Community Power provides electric generation for nearly 1,000,000 customer accounts across member agencies including Imperial Beach and because its programs and grants directly affect local affordability, resilience and clean-energy job opportunities.

Burns said Community Power reduced generation charges for the second year in a row and introduced Power Base to provide a “5% discount from SDG&E,” adding that the standard service remains about “3% less expensive than SDG&E.” She described Power 100 and Power 100 Green Plus for customers seeking fully renewable supply and LEED-supporting options for new buildings. Burns said the program has an average participation rate of about 95%.

The agency has also moved to expand storage. Burns described a residential solar-battery savings pilot and a utility-scale “solar peaker” project and said the residential program used multiple suppliers and that the batteries are “typically lithium ion.” She said the pilots are aimed at shifting solar generation from midday into the 4–9 p.m. peak period when energy can cost “as much as 3 times” more than off-peak hours and when load-reduction yields the largest bill benefits.

Council members asked about customer tools and real‑time information. Council member Fisher told Burns residents often want to know what their usage will cost and suggested an app or similar real-time tool; Burns said third‑party devices exist and that Community Power would “look into that more.” Council member McKay asked whether home batteries yield advantages; Burns described the residential program’s intent to store rooftop solar for use during peak hours and said the agency is developing a virtual power plant that can dispatch aggregated residential batteries to the grid and compensate participants.

Burns reported local investments and grants: Community Power incentivized batteries on at least six single‑family homes in Imperial Beach, awarded roughly $50,000 to Imperial Beach for phase 1 of the city’s climate-action plan, and supported South Bay nonprofits through nearly $5.5 million in clean-energy grants. She also said the California Public Utilities Commission approved the agency’s application to form a regional energy network that will bring roughly $124 million to the region for efficiency and workforce programs.

Burns emphasized outreach, saying Community Power staff attended more than 150 events in the county last year and that the agency provides a contact center, a bill‑comparison mailer jointly with SDG&E, and online bill-explainer tools.

The presentation was informational; no council action was required.","San Diego Community Power briefed the Imperial Beach City Council on its 2025 rates, new affordability and 100% renewable options, battery and virtual-power-plant pilots, and recent grants including a $50,000 award to Imperial Beach for climate-action planning.","actionData","errors"]

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