July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Imperial City Council

The City of Imperial held its regular council meeting on July 15, 2026, where a significant portion of the discussion focused on the proposed extension of a moratorium on data center developments within the city. Staff presented findings related to zoning and potential locations for data centers, highlighting the need for further research and ordinance development. Several union representatives and community members spoke in favor of data center projects, emphasizing the potential for substantial local job creation, apprenticeship opportunities, and economic benefits, while also advocating for strong labor standards and community benefit agreements. The council ultimately voted unanimously to extend the temporary moratorium (Ordinance 835) to allow additional study and policy development. Additionally, the council approved Resolution 2026-53 adopting the project list for fiscal year 2026-2027 funded by SB1, related to road repair and accountability. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.