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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Imperial County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Red Earth intersection safety
Supervisor Kelley urged the county's transportation commission to act on the deadly Red Earth intersection, citing roughly six fatalities; a Caltrans roundabout proposal drew skepticism.
Bowker Road shoulder safety fix
A $797,897 contract will rehab about a mile of Bowker Road between Jasper and Fawcett roads — part of the county's ongoing push to fix its road network.
Winterhaven Roads and Code Enforcement
A 45-year Winterhaven resident pleaded for help clearing an alleyway of debris after 18 months of unanswered letters, and noted no county road staff live in the area anymore for emergency response.
Arnold Road Bridge emergency
The Board extended the emergency declaration for the closed Picacho Road Bridge. A Quechan tribal leader said the closure cuts off his community's fastest route to emergency care in Yuma and invited the Board to visit and build an emergency response plan.
Deteriorating county roads, particularly Bess Road
Supervisor Hawk reported working with Public Works on a priority list of pothole-damaged roads after recent rains doubled some potholes in size.
RFQ #26-0067 asphalt supply bid dispute
A months-long bid protest between two local aggregate companies delayed the county's road repair materials supply since June. The board finally awarded the contract to Aggregate Products, Inc., with Pyramid's hauler contract continuing to serve deliveries.
Leimgruber Road vacation
The county vacated a 1,429-foot section of Leimgruber Road — a prerequisite for the lot merger. Speakers called it piecemealing and raised contamination on an adjacent DTSC-restricted parcel.
Manville Road median reimbursement dispute
A landowner asked the board to use about $1.4 million sitting in the Highway 98 fund to reimburse a property owner who cleaned up the Manville Road median, rather than blocking building permits until he's paid back.
Pedestrian safety at Hot Springs LTVA
A camp host asked the county for crosswalks, signage, and speed calming on the county highway through the long-term visitor area after her dog was killed by a speeding truck; peak season traffic is coming.