AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING of THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
121 WEST FIFTH STREET - HOLTVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Mike Goodsell, Mayor George Morris, City Treasurer Alex Silva, Fire Chief Michael Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem Nick Wells, City Manager Joe Conkey, Police Chief Murray Anderson, Council Member Chandler Sinclair, Finance Supervisor Jack Holt, City Engineer John Munger, Council Member Steve Walker, City Attorney Jeorge Galvan, City Planner Vanessa Ramirez, Council Member Yvette Rios, City Clerk
THIS IS A PUBLIC MEETING
which may invade an individual's personal privacy are not permitted.
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING CONVENED - 5:30
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is the time for the public to address the City Council on any item appearing on the Closed Session agenda for this meeting.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager/City Attorney
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
(Government Code Section 54957)
City Manager Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ICSO & HFD Staff
Joe Conkey, Police Chief
Alex Silva, Fire Chief
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS: The public may address the City Council on any item that DOES NOT appear on the agenda for this meeting within the purview of the City Council.
Monday, February 10, 2025
The Holtville City Council values your input if there is an issue on which you wish to be heard, for both items listed on the agenda and for items of general concern. The Mayor reserves the right to place a limit on each person's comments. Any public comments must include the individual's name and address for the record. Personal attacks on individuals and/or comments which are slanderous or CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
INVOCATION:
CITY CLERK RE: Verification of Posting of the Agenda Friday, February 7, 2025
RECOGNITION
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Monday, January 27, 2025. b. Current Demands #47699 through #47722.
REPORTS of OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES and COMMUNIQUES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-03 Requesting Appropriation of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funds Allocated from the State of California’s Citizen Option for Public Safety (“COPS”) Program to Provide for Front Line Police Services Nick Wells, City Manager
b. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-04 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with The CrisCom Company for Grant Writing and Lobbying Services Nick Wells, City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY: None
STAFF REPORTS
a. City Manager Report - Nick Wells
b. Finance Supervisor - Chandler Sinclair
c. Police Chief - Joe Conkey
d. Water/Wastewater Supervisor - Frank Cornejo
e. Public Works Foreman - Alex Chavez
Items for Future Meetings:
ADJOURNMENT:
I, Yvette Rios, City Clerk of the City of Holtville, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing agenda was duly posted at Holtville City Hall and on the City of Holtville's website (www.Holtville.ca.gov) on Friday, February 7, 2025. 02/10/25
1. The items on the Consent Agenda are to be approved without comment. Should any Council Member or member of the public wish to discuss any item, they may request that the item be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the NEW Business agenda.
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6. 7.
MEETING DATE:
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ITEM NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
FINANCE MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
The Regular Meeting of the Holtville City Council was held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Civic Center. Mayor Mike Goodsell was present, as were Council Members Murray Anderson, John Munger, Mike Pacheco, and Vanessa Ramirez. Also present were City Treasurer George Morris, City Attorney Steve Walker, City Manager Nick Wells, and City Clerk Yvette Rios.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
The Closed Session meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM. by Mayor Mike Goodsell.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager/City Attorney
No Reportable Action Taken
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
(Government Code Section 54957)
City Manager Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
CITY COUNCIL OPEN SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
Mayor Goodsell called the Open Session meeting to order at 6:09 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Munger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Mr. Goodsell.
CITY CLERK RE: VERIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
City Clerk Yvette Rios verified that the agenda was duly posted on Friday, January 24, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Walker reported that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
Holtville Rotary Club
David Schonneman, President
Mayor Goodsell read the proclamation and invited Mr. Schonneman a moment to speak. Mr. Schonneman gave a brief history of the Holtville Rotary Club and said it is an honor to serve the community.
Celebrating Holtville
Holtville Chamber of Commerce
Mega Reunion Committee
Mayor Goodsell read the proclamation and recognized Executive Director of the Chamber - Rosie Allegranza and Mega Reunion Committee members in attendance.
PRESENTATION: CrisCom Company
Reuben Shortnacy
Reuben Shortnacy came to introduce himself to the Council and explain what CrisCom Company could do for the City of Holtville. CrisCom Company is a governmental affairs lobbying group that specializes in small municipalities and counties.
PROCLAMATION:
PROCLAMATION:
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THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 27, 2025
Approvals
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Blanca McClure, owner of George's Pizza, came with representatives from HC Tax Services -Holtville to implore the Council to reconsider their recently passed Emergency Ordincance that restricted parade assemblages from being set out on the sidewalk prior to the Friday directly before parades.
She shared a letter that local business owners collaborated on that expressed their request to alter the Ordinance. Mayor Goodsell explained that their comments would have been more appropriate at the previous meeting when the item was discussed. Now, already being passed, the Council cannot take action to alter the Ordinance. Mr. Munger asked the business owners to allow the Council to learn from their actions and the item could be reconsidered in the future.
Julie Browning, President of Holtville Little League, provided the Council with an update on the League's latest developments, such as officially offering girls softball. She thanked the Council for their help in the ongoing renovations at Mac Park. Ms. Browning expressed how thankful they are for the stadium light upgrades at Samaha Park but she wanted to bring attention to the improvements it requires. She hopes the Council could support the League further in future developments.
Rosie Allegranza, Executive Director for the Holtville Chamber of Commerce, reported on the latest Carrot Festival developments. She thanked the Council for the proclamation that highlighted the Carrot Festival and recognized the Chamber.
1. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA: Ms. Ward
a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Monday, January 13, 2025. b. Current Demands #47638 through #47698
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Pacheco to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Munger, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMUNIQUES:
Ms. Rios reported that she gathered quotes for headshot photographs of the Council and informed them that she would be gathering RSVPs for the Chamber Banquet on the 31st.
Mr. Wells reported that he had a meeting with Chief Silva and Architect, Mr. Medina. He attended an IV Leadership Meeting with Councilman Munger, the Rotary Club 100 Years Celebration, and is looking forward to the Chamber Banquet.
Mr. Walker reported that he has had a great start to the new year so far.
Mrs. Ramirez attended the Carrot Royalty Tea Party and interviewed candidates; she was very impressed with the young ladies. She also attended the Rib Cook-Off and is looking forward to the Carrot Races and other Carrot Festival activites.
Mr. Anderson had nothing to report.
Mr. Pacheco also attended the Rib Cook-Off, sharing that it was an excellent event where he enjoyed seeing old classmates.
Mr. Munger also attended the IV Leadership Meeting. He looks forward to upcoming events such as the Chamber Banquet, Carrot Races, and an event at Casa Blanca Venue.
Mr. Morris reported that he is preparing his shop for the parade as well as vehicles he is entering in the parade.
Ms. Sinclair reported that he had the opportunity to judge the Carrot Royalty Speech Competition and will attend some events mentioned, the Carrot Races, Chamber Banquet, and other festivities.
Mayor Goodsell reported that he attended the Lafco City Select Committee and a SCAG meeting.
He is excited to announce for the Carrot Parade.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
3. NEW BUSINESS:
a. PUBLIC HEARING: Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-02 Approving ORDINANCE #500 Amending Title 17 of the City of Holtville Municipal Code as it Relates to Density Bonus Provisions, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and Alleviating Constraints for the Production of a Variety of Housing Types Jeorge Galvan, City Planner
Mr. Barba came in the place of Mr. Galvan to introduce for a second reading Ordinance No. 500, which would amend title 17 of the Holtville Municpal Code to include regulations that would bring the City in compliance with its Housing Element. The Planning Commission recommended the Ordinance for approval in November and the Council heard a first reading at the previous meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Pacheco and seconded by Mr. Munger to approve the action as presented.
The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Munger, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
b. Discussion/Related Action to Authorize an Expenditure to Replace Pumps at the Gene Layton Pool Nick Wells, City Manager
Mr. Wells explained that the Gene Layton Memorial Public Pool lost function of one pump weeks ago.
As a City Manager, he is authorized to execute expenditures under a certain limit. Since the replacements were necessary and under this limit, he authorized replacement of pumps at the public pool. The new pumps will be more energy efficient and be better at circulating water.
A motion was made by Mr. Munger and seconded by Mr. Pacheco to approve the action as presented.
The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Munger, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. INFORMATION ONLY: None
5. STAFF REPORTS:
a. City Manager Report - Nick Wells Mr. Wells informed the Council that crack sealing has begun for the streets maintenance project.
b. Finance Supervisor - Chandler Sinclair Not Submitted c. Fire Chief - Alex Silva
d. Water/Wastewater Consultant - Frank Cornejo
e. Public Works Supervisor - Alex Chavez
7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Goodsell adjourned the meeting at 7:24 PM.
Mike Goodsell, Mayor
Yvette Rios, City Clerk
6. Items for Future Meetings:
City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 1 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 1/23/2025 - 2/3/2025 Feb 03, 2025 09:35AM Report Criteria:
Report type: GL detail
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Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 47699
01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E92414 10-31150-44200 301.68 301.68 PARK RESTROOM SUPPLIES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E92421 10-31150-44200 52.55 52.55 SPINKLER PARTS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E92484 10-31150-44200 110.72 110.72 PAINT SUPPLIES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E92598 10-31150-44200 6.65 6.65 COUPLINGS AND ELBOWS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E92614 10-31158-44200 12.89 12.89 RAT TRAPS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E92737 10-22080-4420 8.61 8.61 POWER CLEANER 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E92887 10-31150-44200 301.68- 301.68- FLOOR COATING 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E92917 10-31150-44200 17.23 17.23 SPRINKLER PARTS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E93022 10-22080-4420 28.20 28.20 KITCHEN BAGS, SOAP 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E93155 10-31150-44200 8.94 8.94 PAINT SUPPLIES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E93159 10-31150-44200 26.46 26.46 SPINKLER PARTS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E93181 10-31150-44200 14.62 14.62 SPRINKLER PARTS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E93268 10-31150-44200 49.55 49.55 SPRINKLER PARTS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E93327 10-31150-44200 34.46 34.46 COMPRESSION COUPLINGS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94039 10-22080-4420 7.53 7.53 STORAGE BOX 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94071 10-31150-44200 215.54 215.54 BOLTS AND SCEWS, RAT TRAP 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94078 10-31150-44200 8.61 8.61 BIT SET 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94134 10-22080-4420 9.69 9.69 NOZZLE TWIST 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94138 10-31150-44200 9.44 9.44 SCREWS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94139 10-22080-4420 8.61 8.61 POWER CLEANER 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94153 10-31150-44200 6.02 6.02 BRUSH 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94234 10-22080-4420 48.86 48.86 TAPE, KNIFE SHARPENER 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94304 10-31150-44200 15.07 15.07 HEX BIT SET 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94321 10-22080-4420 11.84 11.84 CLEAR GLUE 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94325 10-31150-44200 105.26 105.26 CLEANING SUPPLIES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94329 10-22080-4420 18.21 18.21 BATTERIES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94329 10-22080-4416 12.53 12.53 MARKERS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E94404 10-31150-44200 5.58 5.58 CHIP BRUSH 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91392 10-22080-4416 27.34 27.34 LEGAL PAD, MARKERS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91542 10-31150-44200 21.09 21.09 ADAPTER, PVC 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91696 10-22080-4420 53.11 53.11 CLEANING SUPPLIES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91777 10-31158-44200 17.22 17.22 RAT TRAPS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E90905 10-22080-4416 1.50 1.50 LEGAL PAD 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E90910 10-31150-44200 107.01 107.01 PARK RESTROOM SUPPLIES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E90943 10-31158-44200 18.44 18.44 COPIES OF KEYS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91288 10-22080-4420 3.87 3.87 PUSH PINS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91375 10-22080-4420 54.88 54.88 CAR WASH SUPPLIES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91782 10-31150-44200 10.32 10.32 BOLT SET, RING WAX 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91785 10-22080-4420 16.15 16.15 GLOVES 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91798 10-31150-44200 228.42 228.42 PAINTING BRUSHES, PAINT 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91812 10-31158-44200 40.89 40.89 RAT TRAPS 01/30/2025 47699 ACE HARDWARE E91379 10-22080-4420 64.62 64.62 GLOVES Total 47699: 1,518.53
47700
01/30/2025 47700 AFLAC 989100 10-00000-2023 17.17 17.17 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47700 AFLAC 989100 10-00000-2024 8.08 8.08 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47700 AFLAC 662857 10-00000-2023 17.17 17.17 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47700 AFLAC 662857 10-00000-2024 8.08 8.08 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47700 AFLAC 779079 10-00000-2023 17.17 17.17 INSURANCE PREMIUM M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
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City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 2 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 1/23/2025 - 2/3/2025 Feb 03, 2025 09:35AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 01/30/2025 47700 AFLAC 779079 10-00000-2024 8.08 8.08 INSURANCE PREMIUM Total 47700: 75.75
47701
01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 12-31610-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVICES 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 10-12003-4520 150.00 150.00 BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 10-22080-4520 300.00 300.00 FIRE DEPT CONSULTING 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 11-31520-45200 825.00 825.00 WTP CONSULTING 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 12-31610-4520 300.00 300.00 WWTP CONSULTING 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 10-14020-4520 225.00 225.00 FINANCE CONSULTING 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 12-31620-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVICES 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 11-31520-45100 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVICES 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 10-17030-4510 300.84 300.84 CITY HALL CONSULTING 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 10-22080-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVICES 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 10-12001-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVICES 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 10-12003-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVICES 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 10-14020-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVICES 01/30/2025 47701 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1516 11-31510-45100 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVICES Total 47701: 2,820.84
47702
01/30/2025 47702 AUTO ZONE COMME 0564802095 10-22080-4420 37.15 37.15 WIPER BLADE 01/30/2025 47702 AUTO ZONE COMME 0564802064 10-22080-4420 90.45 90.45 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID 01/30/2025 47702 AUTO ZONE COMME 0564801445 10-22080-4420 67.92 67.92 CABLES, POWER STRIP 01/30/2025 47702 AUTO ZONE COMME 0564801440 10-22080-4420 44.00- 44.00- DURALAST BATTERY 01/30/2025 47702 AUTO ZONE COMME 0564801436 10-22080-4420 355.24 355.24 DURALAST BATTERY Total 47702: 506.76
47703
01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 10-12003-4230 1,093.76 1,093.76 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 11-31530-42300 191.42 191.42 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 11-31510-42300 1,753.77 1,753.77 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 12-31610-4230 672.22 672.22 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 12-31620-4230 1,861.29 1,861.29 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 10-13010-4230 618.42 618.42 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 10-12001-4230 1,859.82 1,859.82 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 10-14020-4230 238.91 238.91 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 10-22080-4230 1,236.84 1,236.84 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU 01/30/2025 47703 BLUE SHIELD OF CA 2501400013 10-31140-42300 443.17 443.17 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIU Total 47703: 9,969.62
47704
01/30/2025 47704 BOUNDTREE 85615393 10-22080-4420 238.46 238.46 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 01/30/2025 47704 BOUNDTREE 85619097 10-22080-4420 210.08 210.08 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Total 47704: 448.54
47705
01/30/2025 47705 CODE PUBLISHING C GC00128860 10-13010-4430 830.00 830.00 ANNUAL WEB FEES 2025 Total 47705: 830.00
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
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City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 3 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 1/23/2025 - 2/3/2025 Feb 03, 2025 09:35AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 47706
01/30/2025 47706 CORE & MAIN LP W022917 10-31140-44200 581.92 581.92 REPAIR CLAAMPS 01/30/2025 47706 CORE & MAIN LP W283781 10-31140-44200 425.82 425.82 ADAPTERS, FLANGES, SLEDG 01/30/2025 47706 CORE & MAIN LP W283781 10-31150-44200 425.82 425.82 ADAPTERS, FLANGES, SLEDG 01/30/2025 47706 CORE & MAIN LP W283781 11-31510-44200 425.81 425.81 ADAPTERS, FLANGES, SLEDG 01/30/2025 47706 CORE & MAIN LP W283781 12-31620-4420 425.81 425.81 ADAPTERS, FLANGES, SLEDG Total 47706: 2,285.18
47707
01/30/2025 47707 COUNTY MOTOR PA 316409 10-31140-44200 47.35 47.35 FLAP DISC, CUT OFF WHEEL 01/30/2025 47707 COUNTY MOTOR PA 316534 10-31150-44200 8.72 8.72 GUNK ENGINE DEGREASER Total 47707: 56.07
47708
01/30/2025 47708 GREEN DIAMOND SE 865 10-13050-4430 620.00 620.00 RESTROOM RENTALS 01/30/2025 47708 GREEN DIAMOND SE 816 10-13050-4430 900.00 900.00 RESTROOM RENTALS 01/30/2025 47708 GREEN DIAMOND SE 864 10-13050-4430 1,210.00 1,210.00 RESTROOM RENTALS Total 47708: 2,730.00
47709
01/30/2025 47709 HARRIS COMPUTER INHXT00006 10-14020-4420 637.46 637.46 AP DEMAND COPIES Total 47709: 637.46
47710
01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 10-14020-4225 26.01 26.01 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 10-12001-4225 199.57 199.57 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 10-13010-4225 78.03 78.03 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 12-31610-4225 78.04 78.04 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 12-31620-4225 168.75 168.75 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 11-31510-42250 176.50 176.50 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 11-31530-42250 27.31 27.31 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 10-31140-42250 35.11 35.11 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 10-12003-4225 121.54 121.54 INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47710 HUMANA 296346583 10-22080-4225 156.06 156.06 INSURANCE Total 47710: 1,066.92
47711
01/30/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 11-31510-44240 75.05 75.05 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/30/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 12-31620-4424 180.60 180.60 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/30/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 12-31610-4424 9,276.83 9,276.83 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/30/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 11-31520-44240 13,288.70 13,288.70 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/30/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO PARKS ELE 10-31150-44240 4,330.83 4,330.83 PARKS ELECTRICITY 01/31/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO PARKS ELE 10-31150-44240 4,330.83- 4,330.83- V PARKS ELECTRICITY 01/30/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 10-31158-44240 3,077.13 3,077.13 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/31/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 11-31510-44240 75.05- 75.05- V ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/31/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 11-31520-44240 75.05- 75.05- V ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/30/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 10-31140-44240 2,352.98 2,352.98 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/31/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 10-31140-44240 2,352.98- 2,352.98- V ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/31/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 10-31158-44240 3,077.13- 3,077.13- V ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/31/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 11-31520-44240 13,288.70- 13,288.70- V ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/31/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 12-31610-4424 9,276.83- 9,276.83- V ELECTRIC UTILITIES M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
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City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 4 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 1/23/2025 - 2/3/2025 Feb 03, 2025 09:35AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 01/31/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 12-31620-4424 180.60- 180.60- V ELECTRIC UTILITIES 01/30/2025 47711 IMPERIAL IRRIGATIO ELECTRICIT 11-31520-44240 75.05 75.05 ELECTRIC UTILITIES Total 47711: .00
47712
01/30/2025 47712 IV WATER SPECIALIS 12625 12-31610-4430 2,325.00 2,325.00 MONTHLY WATER AND WASTE 01/30/2025 47712 IV WATER SPECIALIS 12625 11-31520-44300 2,325.00 2,325.00 MONTHLY WATER AND WASTE Total 47712: 4,650.00
47713
01/30/2025 47713 NICHOLAS WELLS MILEAGE 11/ 10-12001-4429 110.37 110.37 MILEAGE 11/20/24 - 12/18/24 01/30/2025 47713 NICHOLAS WELLS MILEAGE 12 10-12001-4429 139.30 139.30 MILEAGE 12/18/24-1/28/25 Total 47713: 249.67
47714
01/30/2025 47714 ODP BUSINESS SOL 4019345800 10-22080-4416 150.24 150.24 TONER Total 47714: 150.24
47715
01/30/2025 47715 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 28996381 10-31150-41400 800.25 800.25 TEMP WORKER PARKS 01/30/2025 47715 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29006014 10-31150-41400 1,018.50 1,018.50 TEMP WORKER PARKS Total 47715: 1,818.75
47716
01/30/2025 47716 QUILL CORPORATIO 42297777 11-31510-44160 13.10 13.10 BANKERS BOX 01/30/2025 47716 QUILL CORPORATIO 42297777 10-14020-4416 13.10 13.10 BANKERS BOX 01/30/2025 47716 QUILL CORPORATIO 42343778 10-14020-4416 21.00 21.00 PENS 01/30/2025 47716 QUILL CORPORATIO 42297777 10-12001-4416 13.10 13.10 BANKERS BOX 01/30/2025 47716 QUILL CORPORATIO 42297777 10-12003-4416 13.10 13.10 BANKERS BOX 01/30/2025 47716 QUILL CORPORATIO 42343778 10-14020-4420 175.27 175.27 CHAIR 01/30/2025 47716 QUILL CORPORATIO 42297777 12-31620-4416 13.10 13.10 BANKERS BOX Total 47716: 261.77
47717
01/30/2025 47717 RICK'S GROUP DIES 31113 10-22080-4430 3,728.00 3,728.00 TRUCK REPAIRS Total 47717: 3,728.00
47718
01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 11-31520-42300 283.47 283.47 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 12-31610-4230 321.32 321.32 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 12-31620-4230 417.04 417.04 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 10-22080-4230 150.37 150.37 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 10-21070-4230 40.61 40.61 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 10-31150-42250 2.84 2.84 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 11-31510-42250 20.77 20.77 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 11-31520-42250 18.93 18.93 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 12-31610-4225 66.79 66.79 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 10-22080-4225 18.93 18.93 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 10-21070-4225 4.73 4.73 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
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City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 5 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 1/23/2025 - 2/3/2025 Feb 03, 2025 09:35AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 10-31140-42250 7.96 7.96 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 10-31140-42300 91.33 91.33 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 12-31620-4225 33.86 33.86 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 10-31150-42300 24.37 24.37 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE 01/30/2025 47718 SIMNSA HEALTH PLA 136181 11-31510-42300 258.74 258.74 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE Total 47718: 1,762.06
47719
01/30/2025 47719 SUNBELT RENTALS 162497300-0 10-31150-45250 2,876.80 2,876.80 MANLIFT RENTAL Total 47719: 2,876.80
47720
01/30/2025 47720 SUPERIOR READY MI 471132 12-31610-4420 87.29 87.29 ALUMINUM POLE HANDLE Total 47720: 87.29
47721
01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 10-31140-42250 9.63 9.63 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 10-31150-42250 1.88 1.88 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 11-31530-42250 2.50 2.50 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 11-31510-42250 39.29 39.29 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 10-21070-4225 3.13 3.13 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 10-22080-4225 37.53 37.53 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 11-31520-42250 66.29- 66.29- INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 12-31620-4225 42.40 42.40 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 12-31610-4225 32.94 32.94 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 10-12003-4225 20.43 20.43 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 10-14020-4225 4.17 4.17 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 10-12001-4225 40.45 40.45 INSURANCE PREMIUM 01/30/2025 47721 VISION SERVICE PLA 12263993 10-13010-4225 12.51 12.51 INSURANCE PREMIUM Total 47721: 180.57
47722
01/30/2025 47722 VISION TRAFFIC CON 718 10-31140-44200 392.95 392.95 SAFETY SUPPLIES, DRIVE RIVE Total 47722: 392.95
Grand Totals: 39,103.77
Report Criteria:
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MEETING DATE:
ITEM NUMBER 3 a
CITY MANAGER
FINANCE MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE ISSUED:
FROM: Nick Wells, City Manager #
SUBJECT: Resolution No. Requesting the City's Initial $100,000 Allocation of State COPS Funding for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year
ISSUE: calling for an election to be conducted by the
Shall the City Council approve Resolution No. 25-03, authorizing the request of funding allocated to the City through the State of California's Citizen Option for Public Safety (“COPS”) Program to provide frontline police services?
DISCUSSION:
The City must resolve annually to appropriate funds from the State’s COPS program, which are allocated to Holtville to provide frontline police services. As in past years, it is recommended that the request be made to offset "law enforcement officer salaries.” The funding must be requested via resolution and a letter sent to the Imperial County Executive Office to that effect after the start of the fiscal year specified. Partial funding is generally released to the City in quarterly portions as the County receives allocations from the state.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Receipt of $100,000, to be used to offset frontline police service expenditures for 2024-25.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the resolution be adopted and the vital funding be requested.
ALTERNATIVE:
Not to adopt the Resolution and forego receipt of these funds. 02/10/25
Approvals
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
February 5, 2025
COPS Funding Resolution Page 1 of 1
CITY OF HOLTVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A REQUEST
FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA UNDER THE CITIZEN OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ("COPS") PROGRAM
TO PROVIDE FOR FRONTLINE POLICE SERVICES
WHEREAS, the program known as the Citizens Option for Public Safety ("COPS"), allocates funds to local agencies to be used for front line law enforcement services; and WHEREAS, the City of Holtville has been allocated $100,000 in State COPS Grant funding for the 2024-25 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Imperial County Executive Office oversees the administration of that funding and is prepared to begin its distribution; and
WHEREAS, the Imperial County Executive Office requires Council action and a letter requesting the disbursement the funding; and
WHEREAS, the funding of law enforcement officer salaries to provide patrols in and around schools and the business districts promotes and maintains safety for children and the general public; and 0-Jan
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Holtville hereby requests disbursement of its Fiscal Year 2024-25 allocation under the State COPS Grant Program in the amount of $100,000.00.
2. That the funds will be designated to be expended as allowable expenditures under AB 3229 of 1996 to fund law enforcement officer salaries.
3. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by Holtville City Council at a regular meeting held on this 10th day of February, 2025, by the following roll call vote: 10-Feb AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Attest: Mike Goodsell, Mayor
Yvette Rios, City Clerk
MEETING DATE:
ITEM NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
FINANCE MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE ISSUED:
FROM: Nick Wells, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 25-04 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with The CrisCom Company for Grant Writing and Lobbying Services ISSUE:
Shall the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-04, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with The CrisCom Company for Grant Writing and Lobbying Services? HISTORY:
For over twenty years, the City has examined various concepts for constructing a Public Safety Facility and/or multiple City facilities on the vacant lot owned by the City of Holtville north of Holt Park. The lot was donated to the City by the Meek family for that purpose. Although full architectural plans were developed in the early 2000's, the project was put out to bid at that time and all bids received were significantly higher than the cost estimate, which stalled the project.
Since then, the project has been repeatedly discussed, while the cost of construction has steadily risen to virtually unreachable levels.
An alternative plan for “segmenting” the project to attempt to construct the building in phases in order to break the project into financially manageable parts was developed in the past few years.
Multiple alternatives and footprints have been explored. A final footprint was selected in 2023 and an architect, Rubio Medina, was selected to design the facility.
Throughout the design process, discussions regarding the scoping of the project have been a primary topic. Specifically, whether to follow the phasing approach to select one of the segments (Phase I-Apparatus Bay or Phase II-Admin Offices/Dorms) or to procure other sources of construct the entire project all at once. Staff has worked throughout that time discussing loan procurement, legislative sources and grants.
Early last year, the City applied for Congressional funding. Although our application was given a favorable review and passed through the chain, the project was only tentatively set to receive $250,000. Even that amount is in flux due to the change in administration and a concentration on budgetary cuts.
Council members and staff did have occasion to meet with lobbying groups to discuss assistance with both federal and state legislators to help "sell" the need to fund our project. One firm, the CrisCom Company of Chatsworth, California rose to the top of those discussions. CrisCom presented a proposal at a highly discounted rate to assist the City with this and other projects.
They have a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the City to work in lobbying and assist in grant writing for that reason.
02/10/25
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Approvals
REPORT TO COUNCIL
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February 4, 2025
Reso 25-04 CrisCom Contract (2025'02) Page 1 of 2
CrisCom MOU
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed MOU fee will be $4,500 per month the first year. This would come from the General Fund\, but there may be an argument to pay for it from funds already set aside for this project, with the obvious objective of recouping them and much more through their work.
ALTERNATIVES
1 - Authorize the Memorandum of Understanding.
2 - Direct staff to have more extensive contact with other firms. 3 - Direct staff to continue working unaided to seek alternate funding. 4 - Give staff other direction.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Memorandum of Understanding be approved.
Reso 25-04 CrisCom Contract (2025'02) Page 2 of 2
www.TheCrisComCompany.com
9550 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth, CA 91311
1099-A Otis Ave., Corcoran, CA 93212
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
January 31, 2025
Prepared for
City of Holtville
Mr. Nick Wells, City Manager
[email protected]
SCOPE OF WORK
Advocacy
The CrisCom Company will use our best efforts with comprehensive government advocacy services for the City of Holtville as their state and federal advocates. The CrisCom Company will position the City of Holtville with elected officials, staff and agencies in Sacramento and Washington, DC as needed, to obtain funding for projects identified by its City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads.
Grant Writing
The CrisCom Company will use our best efforts with comprehensive grant writing services to the City of Holtville. This effort will include identifying potential state, federal and private grant opportunities that will benefit the City of Holtville and its projects. CrisCom will work with City Administrators and staff to identify viable programs in the pursuit of funding.
COMPENSATION AND COST
The CrisCom Company will agree that the fee for our services shall be as follows:
State Advocacy: $3,000 per month
Federal Advocacy: $2,500 per month
Grant Writing: $3,000 per month
All of the above: $4,500 per month (highly discounted for the bundle) The fee will be in advance of services to be rendered. All reimbursable expenses over $50 (including travel costs) shall be pre-approved by the City of Holtville. CrisCom will not ask for reimbursement of ordinary business expenses, such as parking and delivery charges.
The CrisCom Company’s Federal Tax ID Number is: 95-4628989.
TERM
This agreement will commence on February 15, 2025. Either party may terminate this relationship with or without cause on a 30-day written notice.
_________________________________________________________ Mr. Nick Wells Date
City Manager
_________________________________________________________ Mr. Charles H. Jelloian Date
President & Chief Executive Officer
The CrisCom Company
HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CRISCOM COMPANY
FOR GRANT WRITING AND LOBBYING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Holtville (“City”) has been working for over twenty years to construct a Public Safety Building to house Police and Fire services; and WHEREAS, architectural plans are expected to be finalized this month for the design of such a facility; and
WHEREAS, the City has allocated funding from various sources over the many years that the project has been conceived to fund the construction of the facility, currently estimated to potentially fund approximately half of the cost to construct; and WHEREAS, the City has diligently pursued various funding sources to fund the remaining portion of the cost of construction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified the need to procure grant writing services to assist the City in identifying and applying for available grant funding, both for the Public Safety Building and other crucial City projects; and WHEREAS, the City Council has also identified the need to procure lobbying services to assist the City in advocating for receipt of funds from state and federal sources, as well as keeping the City informed as to legislative matters impacting the City; and WHEREAS, The CrisCom Company of Chatsworth, California has been in discussion with the City to serve as an advocate for the City in securing additional funding for this project through higher levels of government; and
WHEREAS, The CrisCom Company has submitted a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the City to work in that capacity, as well as provision of grant writing services for an amount of $4,500 per month; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND AUTHORIZE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with The CrisCom Company for Grant Writing and Lobbying Services in the amount of $4,500 per month for a period of one (1) year, after which the services may be performed on a month to month basis.
2. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by Holtville City Council at a regular meeting held on this 24th day of July, 2023, by the following roll call vote: 24-Jul AYES: Anderson, Layton, Pacheco, Ward, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Reso 25-04 CrisCom Contract (2025'02) Page 3 of 2
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City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: February 24, 2025
FROM: Nick Wells, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Manager Update
INFORMATION ONLY – NO ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS TIME
ADMINISTRATION
Public Safety Lot/New Construction – Rubio Medina of Irvine, California was engaged in April, 2023, to perform Architecture services to design Phase I (Fire Apparatus Bay) and Phase II (PS Administration & Fire Dormitories) of this project. Staff met with Mr. Medina multiple times in early May, wherein iterative documents were discussed and revised. Pursuant to discussions between Council, Chief Silva, the CM and Mr. Medina regarding configuration, direction solidified for constructing a 3-bay apparatus section and a 2- story administration/residence area. Further discussion also clarified the placement of the building on the site and the external motif of the building. Mr. Medina moved forward with subconsultants for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc. Due to an increase in the size of the project over that which was called out in the RFP, the architect has approached the City about augmented funding, which may be brought to Council in the future. More solid delineation of cost estimates for the phasing of the project were presented in August and presented to Council for consideration. A status update meeting with Mr. Medina was held via Zoom in late January. Chief Silva and the CM got an update, wherein Medina estimated submission of plans for first plan check to be middle to late February. Chief Silva also met virtually with a subconsultant on Fire Alerting this past week.
Staff met with representatives of USDA Rural Development in September to discuss financing the remaining unfunded portion of the project. Unfortunately, although their website notes capability of disadvantaged communities with populations under 12,000 to apply for 50% grant, 50% loan funding, that program is capped at $50,000 for grants, so any hope that grant funding may be available is not there. Rates were adjusted on October 1, from 4% down to 3.75%, so the loan payment calculation improved, but not drastically.
Multiple conversations regarding augmented funding have taken place with staff, Council, and various entities. The CM compiled information from various sources and submitted an application for directed Congressional funding to Raul Ruiz’s office in early May. The City received word that the project was selected by the Congressman and recommended to the Congressional budget committee. Although we received word that the project is on track to receive some funding, the amount projected to be received will likely be a fraction of the amount requested, so sizing the project down is probably on the horizon.
Staff continues to pursue additional funding sources. At the recent League of Cities Annual Conference, Mayor Anderson, Councilman Goodsell and the CM had multiple conversations with firms and organizations that show promise as potential funding sources. We have followed up with some and will continue to attempt to develop those leads. One proposal has been received. Council has requested further research in the proposed service. An onsite meeting with representatives of the leading firm met with staff on Manday, 1/27, then spoke with Council at the meeting that evening. Proposed action is on the current agenda to engage that firm.
Meeting Date 02/10/25
Item Number 5 a
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EVENTS – Staff is working with the Chamber of Commerce on preparations for the annual Carrot Festival. Action was taken in January to alleviate problems with parade seating, but predictably, some residents were not satisfied. A “watch and see” approach was employed for this year.
PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Citywide Pavement Maintenance Project – a Streets Assessment report was prepared by the City Engineer earlier this year reporting the general condition of the over 16 miles of streets maintained by the City. Nearly all of the system is in good condition, requiring maintenance rather rehabilitation or construction. A recommendation has been made to perform crack sealing and slurry coat to the bulk of the system to prolong life of the system and forestall major work to a future date. At the July Council meeting, direction was given to proceed with preparation of specifications for the project. In October, Council approved moving the project forward with advertisement for construction bidding. Bids were received in early December and the low bidder, American Asphalt South, was approved by Council. A pre-construction meeting was held in late January. Crack sealing work began on Tuesday, 1/28, and continues around the northeast quadrant of town.
Pear Canal Undergrounding/Ninth Street Improvements (Olive to Melon) – Initial action to proceed with this project was taken in early 2021. A deposit was forwarded to IID to begin design and multiple site visits with staff, the IID and City Engineer took place to discuss issues that need to be addressed in design.
Undergrounding work was scheduled to take place in December 2021, however, delays were discussed in those meetings from the IID side which eventually led to construction work being pushed back.
IID had procured Congressional funding for the project that the City was asked to administer. Late in the process, it was relayed to staff that by taking on administration of the funding, the City would now be responsible for paying the 11.47% matching funds necessary for the grant, which could be in the neighborhood of $100k. Nevertheless, an agreement was approved with IID to administer the funding in October. The closing financial paperwork with Caltrans remains.
The City was awarded funding through ICTC for the resulting necessary sidewalk and roadway improvements early in the process. LC Engineering was awarded the contract for design in February, 2024.
Delays with the undergrounding project pushed back the start of the sidewalk project, necessitating a time extension. A web conference was held in September to clarify the need to move a portion of the funding for the street project into the current fiscal year. With the undergrounding project complete, staff will prepare an RFP to begin the construction of the curb, gutter and sidewalk, along with the minor pavement necessary to widen the roadway. Staff began discussion with the City Engineer this week to develop the RFP for this project for release in February.
Pine Avenue Sidewalks – Subsequent to the awards of funding for streets projects utilizing Federal Highways dollars through ICTC in early 2022, another year of projects was quickly requested to be added.
Holtville submitted a project to capture CMAQ dollars to add sidewalks to either side of Pine Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Action to approve was taken in October, 2023. Staff began discussion with the City Engineer this week to develop a Design RFP for this project for release in February.
Capital Improvements Project Listing – a meeting was held in November, 2023, with staff, including the City Manager, City Engineer, City Planner and Water/Wastewater Lead Operator to discuss long term capital improvements needed in the City. Water system improvements, sewer system upgrades, streets projects and other issues were discussed and expected to be further explored. A more complete detailing of the discussion will be presented to the Council in the near future. 3 City Council/CM Reports (02-10’25)
PARKS
Railroad Trestle Repair – A grant was secured from the California Natural Resources Agency to repair the railroad trestle burned in a river bottom fire several years ago. This is necessary to connect the Trail to east side of the river and eventually the future Wetlands area. After over a decade and a half of being somewhat unsightly and unusable, the trestle will soon be fixed cosmetically and usable for pedestrian and non-motorized traffic. Documentation was finally signed for this grant in late October, 2021. The City Engineer completed the technical specification for the Scope of Work in June 2022 for the RFP. A decision was made to forestall the bid process a bit to allow construction costs to stabilize. Eventually, Kleinfelder, Inc., was selected for Design services in April. A meeting with the design team was held in early May wherein various facets of the project were discussed. Ginger Ward volunteered to sit in on meetings for this project when possible, so she and staff met multiple times with the design team via Zoom to discuss design concepts.
Multiple ideas to control costs and stretch the project dollars were decided upon. The decision was made to proceed with the general direction of keeping the original character of the structure, while making concessions to keep costs under control.
A January update meeting between the Design team, the City Planner and the CM revealed that the project had stalled due to a needed topographical study that the consultant thought the City would provide. After discussion, Kleinfelder engaged a local consultant to produce the document and the project is back in motion.
Pursuant to a periodic plan check, reprioritization of the elements to be completed vis a vis available funding was amended in May. Kleinfelder provided 90% plans in late September, so this phase nears completion.
Included in that plan set were construction estimates. After some analysis, staff will be bringing this to Council to approve advertising and bidding. THG reviewed the plans and sent them back to Kleinfelder for clarification and/or correction. The revised plans were resubmitted and further comments were sent back by THG. The final documents are expected on Monday, 2/10, and the project will likely go to bid within the next month.
Holtville East Trail Link - The City Manager had multiple discussions in recent years about a Trail extension from the Trestle to the Country Club area, then to the UC Research station and eventually to Hwy 111 for easier access to IVC with active transportation funding options. The idea has been well received by SCAG staff and the head of County Public Works. An application for Active Transportation funding was developed in mid-2024 and a grant application was submitted in June to fund design of the project.
Mellinger Alamo River Trail - A grant was awarded in early 2024 to River Partners, a non-profit that deals in habitat restoration, for a project that would include a Wetlands trail spur. RP met with the City Manager and toured the site, then engaged Nicklaus Engineering to design the project. Staff was contacted by NEI in March to discuss design elements. River Partners staff continued to meet with the CM throughout the Spring and early Summer, performing a few physical “scouting” trips to decide the best path for the trail extension. They have done some preliminary exploration and soil sampling and continue to move the project forward. A tentative map was forwarded to the City this week. The original template is aggressive (i.e. “Expensive”), so it is assumed that discussions and concessions will be forthcoming. River Partners presented a slightly revised plan to the Council in early October to get feedback on the direction of the project. Staff met virtually with River Partners in mid-December, with some minor adjustments to the plans discussed. A regrouping meeting is planned for next week.
BUILDING DEPT - The City issued 115 building permits in 2024, and 8 have been issued in 2025. A list of permits issued by month is available on the City’s website at https://www.holtville.ca.gov/buildingplanning/building-and-planning/building-department/ Melon, LLC Housing Project (± 50) – A project has been in the works for some time at the northeast corner of Ninth and Melon, just outside the City limits. After years of confusion regarding the process, the project’s ownership group, led by John Hawk, engaged Development Design & Engineering in 2016 to assist 4 City Council/CM Reports (02-10’25)
in moving the project along. DD&E completed CEQA compliance, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council in late 2020.
The project was presented at the Planning Commission in October 2020 and drew a good deal of public opposition. PC action pushed the project forward with a designation of allowing R-1 or R-2 development, with Council accepting the PC recommendation in November, 2020. The denser R-2 zoning designation would allow up to 8 units per acre or approximately 65 units. The annexation was approved by LAFCo in February, 2021. We await further submission from the project proponent.
Staff spoke with Mr. Hawk multiple times to remind him that there are still several requirements to move his project forward, which he could be doing concurrently with the preparation and construction of the IID and City improvements. He said he will be speaking to his partners. As the undergrounding and street work are imminent, he still needs to produce a site plan, building plans, pull permits, etc. The City’s project should now have no bearing on his timeline. This was reiterated to Mr. Hawk again in January and again in July. A conversation with Mr. Hawk in early October revealed that he is still pursuing developer investment.
AMG Sunset Rose Senior Apartments (± 33) – In July, 2022, the City was granted HOME funding for this AMG & Associates apartment project, proposed in the area of Third and Grape. This will create some longterm oversight by the City, but it does continue to add housing. A subdivision map was approved for the property. A consultant to administer this grant was engaged in May, 2022, and an application for additional subsidized financing was approved by the City in late November.
A pre-submittal meeting was held in early November to discuss necessary aspects to the construction with the project proponent, including offsite improvements. Much of the discussion centered on handling stormwater. Final map and the necessary proposed lot split were approved in late February as well. Since the closing of the financing, several paperwork/compliance issues cropped up that the City was left to work on.
This was not the “deal” as originally presented, so staff sought assistance. Staff met with HCD representatives on this project in October. We are hoping they will assist in working with the contractor to get the project running more smoothly.
Start was delayed as construction bids came in significantly over projections. The developer has now made a drawdown on funding, however, the ownership group has been somewhat unresponsive as the project continues to sit in limbo. An extension on their CUP was requested and was granted by Planning Commission in May, so we still await the start of construction activities. The CM had a recent conversation with AMG to express disappointment over the lack of information flow. It was promised that more updates would begin to flow.
Staff was recently apprised of the fact that a contractor has been engaged to begin earth moving to build up pads to start construction. A pre-construction meeting with the developer and City was held in January. The Building Inspector is overseeing progress. A foundation has been poured and vertical construction is beginning.
AMG Pine Crossing Apartments (± 64) – This is a proposed mirror image project across from Fern Crossing complex. The Building Inspector and City Engineer have coordinated with a plan check firm on the plans that were first submitted in June. After a few iterations and resubmissions, the building plans were approved in early October. AMG is still working with The City Engineer and staff on finalizing all site work and off-site plans for utilities and stormwater handling. Dirt work on the project has begun. Staff met with the City Engineer to discuss issues with handling of stormwater for the property multiple times. A property boundary issue has surfaced with the lot to the north that will require examination. The developer is working on scheduling a meeting with staff for next week to clarify some issues on these fronts.
Peri & Sons Ag Labor Housing (66) – this project was introduced to Planning Commission earlier this week. It proposes to construct USDA-approved dormitory style housing for up to 660 H2A Visa Program agriculture laborers working for the applicant firm. PC approved the site plan and density waiver contingent on City Council approval of the land use designation and Conditional Use Permit. A Public Hearing was held 5 City Council/CM Reports (02-10’25)
at a subsequent City Council meeting and the project was approved. We will now await more definitive site plans and building design for review.
WATER ENTERPRISE
Rate Study – The profitability of the Water Enterprise has been problematic in recent years. Coupled with the debt covenant to budget a net revenue of 120% of the annual debt service, a rate adjustment has been explored. A formal Water Rate Study must be completed, which will be brought back for discussion at some point in the future.
MEETINGS & EVENTS RECENTLY ATTENDED :
∙ 01/27/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 01/27/25 Meeting w/ Potential Public Safety Grant Consultant City Hall ∙ 01/27/25 Holtville City Council Meeting City Hall
∙ 01/28/25 Alamo River Trail (Wetlands Spur) Check-in Meeting Web Conference ∙ 01/29/25 Meet w/ Local Business Owners re: Expansion Requirements Man Street (Holtville) ∙ 01/30/25 Logistics Call w/ Potential Public Safety Grant Consultant Phone Conference ∙ 01/31/25 Holtville Rotary Club Meeting St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 01/31/25 Carrot Royalty Coronation/Citizen of the Year Banquet: IV Swiss Club ∙ 02/03/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 02/04/25 Development Project Status Meeting IC Planning Department (EC) ∙ 02/04/25 Status Meeting w/ City Planner re: Various Projects THG Offices (EC) ∙ 02/05/25 NW Vacation Day (Out of Office) Carlsbad, CA ∙ 02/07/25 CA FFA Foundation Board Meeting Web Conference ∙ 02/07/25 Holtville Rotary Club Meeting St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙
UPCOMING EVENTS :
∙ 02/07/25 Holtville Carrot Festival Kickoff Concert Holt Avenue at Fifth Street ∙ 02/08/25 Holtville Carrot Relays Holtville
∙ 02/08/25 Holtville Carrot Festival Parade Fifth Street ∙ 02/10/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 02/10/25 Holtville City Council Meeting City Hall
∙ 02/11/25 BOOST Assistance Strategy Session Web Conference ∙ 02/12/25 ICTC Management/CCMA Meetings City of Westmorland ∙ 02/14/25 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 02/17/25 Presidents Day Observed (City Hall Closed)
∙ 02/18/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 02/18/25 Holtville Planning Commission Meeting City Hall ∙ 02/24/25 Holtville City Council Meeting City Hall
∙ 02/25/25 Alamo River Trail (Wetlands Spur) Check-in Meeting Web Conference ∙ 02/26/25 SiteLogiq Meeting re: City Building Efficiency City Sites ∙ 02/28 - 03/16/25 California Mid-Winter Fair
Valley Gras IV Fairgrounds (Imperial, CA)
∙ 03/19/25 IV Foreign Trade Zone Meeting IC Workforce Development (EC) ∙ 03/20/25 Holtville Farmers Market & Street Fair (Tentative) Holt Park ∙ 05/01 - 05/02/23 SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly JW Marriott (Palm Desert, CA) ∙ 10/08-10/2025 CA League of Cities Annual Conference Long Beach, CA ∙
If you have any questions about any of the items presented, please feel free to contact me directly.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicholas D. Wells, City Manager 6
City Council/CM Reports (2025'02-10)
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: February 05, 2025
FROM: Chandler Sinclair, Finance Supervisor
SUBJECT: Finance Department Update
INFORMATION ONLY – NO ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS TIME
The Finance Department submitted State Controller’s Reports to City’s Independent auditor Moss, Levy, & Hartzheim with the help of City Manager, Nick Wells.
Nick Wells also submitted ROPS - Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule - to the County Oversight Board for the Successor Agency to the Holtville Redevelopment Agency.
The city manager and I are working on a mid-year budget update and will submit that report with details to the council for the meeting following this one.
As finance supervisor of the City of Holtville, I have joined the CSMFO (California Society of Municipal Finance Officers) and will be attending a two-day Governmental Accounting seminar online via zoom on February 11th and 12th.
Respectfully submitted,
Chandler Sinclair
Finance Supervisor
City of Holtville
City of Holtville
Report to Council
Date Issued: February 03, 2025
From: Sergeant Joseph Conkey, Chief of Police
Subject: Holtville Sheriff’s Monthly Report – January 2025 THIS IS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The following is a summary of statistics for the Holtville Sheriff’s Deputies for the month of January 2025.
Calls for Service:
287 total incident reports, which were entered into Pro Phoenix Computer Database by the Imperial County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center. These calls consisted of requests for Sheriff’s services.
65 25
4 0
Traffic
Traffic Stops
Citations Issued
Traffic Collisions
DUI's
6 1
1 8
0 Criminal Activity
Burglary/Theft
Domestic Violence
Vandalism
Disturbance Calls
Narcotics
Sexual Assault
2 0
Arrests
Criminal
Warrants
The following is a brief summary of incidnets and events that the Holtville Police Department has been involved in during the month of January 2025. 25-018 –Disturbing the Peace in the 900 Block of Maple Avenue Reporting person called to report loud music in the area. Deputy arrived and located the indident location. Subject agreed to lower the music and no further calls were received. 25-293 – 911 in the area of 200 West 5th Street
Reporting person called to report that people were following him with weapons. Deputy arrived on scene and contacted the reporting person. Subject is known by deputies and suffers form mental disorders. Nobody was following the individual and he was having a mental episode. Subject was provided with a ride home, and did not meet 5150 criteria. 25-312 – Fire in the 900 Block of Holt Avenue
Reporting person reported a large fire in the area. Upon deputy arrivial he noticed it was a brush fire in an empty lot. Scene was turned over to fire. 25-839 – Hangups in the area of Chestnut Avenue and 7th Street Hangups in the area. Upon deputy arrivial in the area he noticed several subjects in the area.
Though investigation he determined there was a domestic assualt that took place and placed the female subject under arrest and booked her into county jail for domestic assault. 25-981 – Vehicle fire in the area of Olive Avenue and 7th Street Reporting person called to report a vehicle on fire. Victim stated they didn’t see anyone in the area only heard a pop and then saw the vehicle was on fire. Report taken, negative indication of arson.
4 5
7 5
Miscellaneous
Animal Problem
Alarm Calls
Deputy Requests
Suspicious Calls
25-1043 – Traffic Hazzard in the 600 Block of West 8th Street Reporting person called to report a mustang in the area driving at a high rate of speed. Deputy checked the area but did not locate any vehicles. Patrol checks of the area were conducted. 25-1159 – Deputy Request in the 600 Block of East 3rd St Reporting person called to request information for his son having mental issues. Subject did not meet 5150 criteria and both individuals were advised of their options. 25-1648 – Suspicious in the 600 Block of Pine Avenue
Reporting person called to report her residence’s window was broken. Subject did not see anyone break it and didn’t suspect anyone of breaking it, negative video footage. Report was taken.
25-1960 – Battery in the 700 Block of East 5th Street
Reporting person called to report a battery between coworkers. Two coworkers got into a physical altercation. Report was taken and filed with the DA’s office. Both employees were relieved from their jobs.
25-2002 – Disturbance in the 1200 Block of East 7th Street Reporting person called to report a physical altercation between two brothers. Deputy arrived and determined that two juvenile brothers got into a fist fight. Parents did not wish to pursue criminal actions. All individuals were counseled and advised to recall if further problems occur.
25-2659 – Stolen Vehicle in the 900 Block of East 5th Street Reporting person called to report her vehicle stolen the night prior. Negative suspect information. Report was taken and turned over to investigations. 25-2806 – Traffic Collision in the 600 Block of East 6th Street Non injury traffic collision. Both parties exchanged insurance information. Report was taken. 25-2900 – Civil Dispute in the 600 Block of Rose Street Civil dispute over the eviction process. Both parties were advised of their options and proper steps to take, and referred to the civil department.
25-2946 – Pedestrian Check in the 200 Block of West 5th Street Deputy attempted to contact a subject and the subject did not comply and fought with the deputy. Subject was arrested and booked into county jail. 25-2952 – Disturbance at the Rib Cook-Off
Two male subjects got into a physical altercation. Neither subject wanted to pursue criminal charges and were sent on their way. Report was taken.
25-3395 – Vehicle accident in the area of 6th Street and Palm Avenue Two vehicle non injury collision. Both parties exchanged information and a report was taken.
Respectfully submitted,
Sergeant Joseph Conkey
City of Holtville
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: February 3rd, 2025
FROM: Frank Cornejo
Water/Wastewater Operations Supervisor
SUBJECT: Water / Wastewater Plant Operations & Maintenance Summary THIS IS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The purpose of this report is to inform council of all operations and maintenance activities carried out at the Water & Wastewater treatment facilities during the period between 01/22/2025 thru 02/03/2025.
WATER PLANT:
• ATC work crews continued interior coating removal/sandblasting operations inside of 2.4 MG storage tank (see attached photos).
WASTEWATER PLANT:
• Wastewater treatment plant staff completed annual maintenance/service of Trojan UV 3000.
Respectfully Submitted,
Frank Cornejo.
Water/Wastewater Chief Operator/Consultant
IV Water Specialists
Staff performing sandblasting work on 2.4 MG storage tank Interior view of South Side Wall after sandblasting
Central view across interior of tank
Interior view of North Side Wall after sandblasting