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:
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
INVOCATION:
CITY CLERK RE: Verification of Posting of the Agenda Friday, March 7, 2025 Monday, March 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 CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Monday, February 24, 2025. b. Current Demands #47775 through #47828.
REPORTS of OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES and COMMUNIQUES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-07 Approving Sale of Sliver Property
Nick Wells, City Manager
b. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-08 Approving the City of Holtville Draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report Jeorge Galvan City Planner
INFORMATION ONLY: None
STAFF REPORTS
a. City Manager Report - Nick Wells
b. Finance Supervisor - Chandler Sinclair Not submitted 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, March 7, 2025.
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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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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, February 24, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Civic Center. Mayor Mike Goodsell was present, as were Council Members Murray Anderson, Mike Pacheco, and Vanessa Ramirez. Council Member John Munger was absent. Also present were Finance Supervisor Chandler Sinclair, Fire Chief Alex Silva, 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 6:06 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Pacheco 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, February 21, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Walker reported that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Adriana Pasillas came on behalf of the American Red Cross to petition support for an upcoming smoke alarm installation event. She requested that information regarding the event be posted to the City's social media. Mayor Goodsell granted her request and directed staff to post the event information.
Laura Goodsell, Holtville representative for the Imperial Valley Health Care District Initial Board of Directors, came to update the Council regarding the unified health care district. She reported that legal proceedings have been expeditious. IVHD won the lawsuit against PMHD and negotiations are ongoing with ECRMC. She was happy to announce that Dr. Tyson held a grand opening for an urgent care facility in Calexico and IVHD will soon begin rebranding throughout all platforms for facilities.
1. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA: Ms. Ward
a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Monday, February 10, 2025. b. Current Demands #47711 through #47723
3/10/25
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THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 24, 2025
Approvals
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, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Munger
ABSTAIN: None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMUNIQUES:
Ms. Rios reported that she continues to work on getting caught up on her duties and that thanks to promotional flyers displayed during the carrot festival, TextMyGov opt-ins have increased. Business cards arrived for two of the Councilmembers and she continues to search for a local photographer.
Mr. Wells reported that he attended an ICTC Management meeting and project-related meetings.
He informed the Council that the Pine Crossing Apartments are progressing forward, crack sealing should be completed in about a week and a half, and slurry sealing begins next week.
Mr. Walker had nothing to report.
Mrs. Ramirez attended a wrestling event at Hot Rods & Beer with her family over the weekend.
Mr. Anderson attended the PC meeting last week and the El Centro Mardi Gras Parade.
Mr. Pacheco had nothing to report but did want to bring to attention that the Alamo River is overflowing in the area of Earl Walker Park. In collaboration with staff, he would like to reach out to the overseeing organization, most likely USACE, about remedying this. He will also investigate the possibility of having support from IID.
Chief Silva reported on recent strike team activity as well as attended and upcoming trainings. He attended a firescope meeting in Pasadena where he had the opportunity to network. ISO came to evaluate the City for an ISO score and the HFD will organize a City-wide drill on March 18.
Ms. Sinclair will be leaving Sunday to Utah for a two-day Caselle training.
Mayor Goodsell reported that he attended a SCAG meeting where he absorbed an abundance of insightful perspectives from local government officials. He would like to write a report to share the valuable discussion points of the meeting. Mayor Goodsell will be attending a groundbreaking ceremony for ICTC later in the week.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
3. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-05 Adopting a Revised Salary Schedule for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Nick Wells, City Manager Mr. Wells explained that the California Minimum Wage was raised to $16.50 as of January 1, 2025.
This unexpected change prompted a revision to the salary schedule that was adopted at the beginning of the fiscal year. Primarily affected were minimum wage positions, Range 17 and below As an added effect, an upward adjustment was made to salaried exempt employee's Step F to reflect the minimum threshold. An change unrelated to the minimum wage is proposed be implemented, the addition of a part-time position, WWTP Operator in Training. This added position will save the City a significant expense for utilizing a temp agency to fill the position, as has been the past practice.
A motion was made by Mr. Pacheco and seconded by Mrs. Ramirez to approve the action as presented.
The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Munger
ABSTAIN: None
b. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-06 Approving an Agreement with Caltrans to Receive Funding for Ninth Street West Nick Wells, City Manager
Mr. Wells explained that, as the Council was aware, the City of Holtville accepted administrative duties for the Undergrounding of the Pear Canal as a courtesy to IID. Staff have yet to finalize billing IID for administrative services and cannot move forward until the City enters an agreement with Caltrans to receive funding for the project. Approval of this contract would designate Mr. Wells as an authorized signer for documents relating to the funding.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mrs. Ramirez to approve the action as presented.
The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Munger
ABSTAIN: None
c. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-07 Approving Sale of Sliver Property
This item was tabled until 3/10 Nick Wells, City Manager
4. INFORMATION ONLY: None
5. STAFF REPORTS:
a. City Manager Report - Nick Wells
b. Finance Supervisor - Chandler Sinclair
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 6:48 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: 2/14/2025 - 3/4/2025 Mar 04, 2025 03:35PM 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 47775
02/20/2025 47775 CHANDLER SINCLAIR CASELLE T 10-14020-43110 281.00 281.00 CASELLE TRAINING UTAH 20 Total 47775: 281.00
47776
02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 10-00000-2026 1,995.33 1,995.33 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 10-00000-2027 480.20 480.20 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 10-12001-4240 672.01 672.01 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 10-14020-4240 58.96 58.96 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 10-22080-4240 351.81 351.81 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 10-12003-4240 199.44 199.44 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 10-31140-42400 122.11 122.11 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 11-31530-42400 32.78 32.78 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 11-31510-42400 469.95 469.95 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 11-31520-42400 399.12 399.12 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 12-31610-4240 466.24 466.24 INSURANCE PREMIUM 02/20/2025 47776 MISSIONSQUARE 6320820 12-31620-4240 529.00 529.00 INSURANCE PREMIUM Total 47776: 5,776.95
47777
02/20/2025 47777 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 28964395 10-31150-41400 782.65 782.65 TEMP WORKER PARKS Total 47777: 782.65
47778
02/28/2025 47778 ACCUSOURCEHR 64830 10-14020-4430 121.02 121.02 C. SINCLAIR Total 47778: 121.02
47779
02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E96360 10-31140-44200 21.43 21.43 BIT SET, GREASE GUN 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E96360 10-31140-44210 322.28 322.28 BIT SET, GREASE GUN 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97022 10-31150-44200 7.10 7.10 RLR FRM 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97049 12-31610-4420 45.22 45.22 BLOW OFF DUSTER 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97068 10-31150-44200 12.93 12.93 RUST SPRAY 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97152 10-31140-44200 34.44 34.44 SPRAYPAINT 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97364 10-31140-44200 35.10 35.10 PVCS 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97549 11-31520-44200 23.85 23.85 COUPLES, ELBOWS 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97587 10-31140-44200 17.23 17.23 PADLOCK 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97634 10-31140-44200 46.28 46.28 T-POST 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E97812 10-31150-44200 45.86 45.86 CLEANING SUPPLIES 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E98336 10-31158-44200 7.74 7.74 KEYS 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E98672 10-31140-44200 39.86 39.86 BROOMS 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E98672 10-31150-44200 39.85 39.85 BROOMS 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E98706 10-31140-44200 329.83 329.83 PRIMER, BRUSHES, PAINT 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E99755 10-31140-44200 92.85 92.85 CARB CLEANER, DEGREASE 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E99872 10-31158-44200 61.89 61.89 KEYS 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E99885 10-31150-44200 19.34 19.34 KEYS 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E99908 10-31140-44280 1.28 1.28 TRUCK SUPPLY 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E99908 10-31150-44280 1.28 1.28 TRUCK SUPPLY 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: 2/14/2025 - 3/4/2025 Mar 04, 2025 03:35PM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E99964 10-31140-44200 5.38 5.38 SUPERGLUE, BAKING SODA 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E99964 10-31150-44200 5.37 5.37 SUPERGLUE, BAKING SODA 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE E99970 10-31150-44200 7.53 7.53 VALVE BOX 02/28/2025 47779 ACE HARDWARE F00106 10-31150-44200 22.16 22.16 TRIM BRUSH Total 47779: 1,246.08
47780
02/28/2025 47780 ACME SAFETY & SUPP 167478-00 10-31140-44200 30.31 30.31 SANDBAGS Total 47780: 30.31
47781
02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 10-22080-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVIC 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 10-12001-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVIC 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 10-12003-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVIC 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 10-14020-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVIC 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 11-31510-45100 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVIC 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 12-31620-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVIC 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 11-31520-45100 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVIC 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 12-31610-4510 90.00 90.00 MANAGEMENT INFO SERVIC 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 10-12003-4520 150.00 150.00 BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 10-13010-4520 225.00 225.00 CITY HALL CONSULTING 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 10-14020-4520 300.00 300.00 FINANCE CONSULTING 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 10-22080-4520 75.00 75.00 FIRE DEPT CONSULTING 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 11-31520-45200 300.00 300.00 WTP CONSULTING 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 12-31610-4520 525.00 525.00 WWTP CONSULTING 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 11-31510-45200 375.00 375.00 PW CONSULTING 02/28/2025 47781 ALEJANDRO ESTRAD 1524 12-31620-4520 375.00 375.00 PW CONSULTING Total 47781: 3,045.00
47782
02/28/2025 47782 APPLIED INDUSTRIAL 7031240744 11-31520-44200 179.26 179.26 GLOVES Total 47782: 179.26
47783
02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 1671X02112 10-22080-4423 45.08 45.08 FIRE DEPT PHONE 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 1671X02112 10-22080-4515 120.72 120.72 FIRE DEPT SERVICES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-12001-4423 59.12 59.12 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-12001-4515 60.36 60.36 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-22080-4423 45.08 45.08 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-22080-4515 40.24 40.24 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-14020-4423 50.13 50.13 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-14020-4515 20.12 20.12 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-12003-4423 45.08 45.08 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-31140-44230 114.52 114.52 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 10-31150-44230 69.44 69.44 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 12-31610-4423 47.34 47.34 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 12-31620-4423 141.60 141.60 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 11-31530-44230 47.34 47.34 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 11-31510-44230 94.25 94.25 TELEPHONE CHARGES 02/28/2025 47783 AT&T MOBILITY 8116X021120 11-31520-44230 187.10 187.10 TELEPHONE CHARGES 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: 2/14/2025 - 3/4/2025 Mar 04, 2025 03:35PM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount Total 47783: 1,187.52
47784
02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB50470-22 11-31520-44301 19.81 19.81 ALUMINUM LAB ANALYSIS 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB50492-22 12-31610-4430 183.32 183.32 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEM 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB50986-22 12-31610-4430 19.81 19.81 AMMONIA LAB ANALYSIS 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB50987-22 11-31520-44301 178.35 178.35 TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB50988-22 12-31610-4430 65.65 65.65 OIL AND GREASE 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB50994-22 11-31520-44301 39.62 39.62 ALUMINUM LAB ANALYSIS 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB51019-22 12-31610-4430 19.81 19.81 COPPER 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB51024-22 12-31610-4430 183.32 183.32 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEM 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN CB51027-22 12-31610-4430 19.81 19.81 AMMONIA LAB ANALYSIS 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN LB50023-227 12-31610-4430 33.44 33.44 E.COLI LAB ANALYSIS 02/28/2025 47784 BABCOCK & SONS, IN LB50035-227 12-31610-4430 33.44 33.44 E.COLI LAB ANALYSIS Total 47784: 796.38
47785
02/28/2025 47785 BAJA DESERT TIRE S21-22826 10-31140-44280 50.00 50.00 BACKHOE FLAT REPAIR 02/28/2025 47785 BAJA DESERT TIRE S21-23050 10-31140-44280 50.79 50.79 AIR SENSOR 02/28/2025 47785 BAJA DESERT TIRE S21-23050 11-31510-44280 101.58 101.58 AIR SENSOR 02/28/2025 47785 BAJA DESERT TIRE S21-23050 12-31620-4428 101.58 101.58 AIR SENSOR Total 47785: 303.95
47786
02/28/2025 47786 BLU BULK TRANSPOR #9746 JANU 10-31158-44200 43.00 43.00 PW WATER Total 47786: 43.00
47787
02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 10-13010-4230 618.42 618.42 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 10-12001-4230 1,859.82 1,859.82 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 10-14020-4230 1,642.73 1,642.73 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 10-22080-4230 1,236.84 1,236.84 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 10-31140-42300 443.17 443.17 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 10-12003-4230 1,093.76 1,093.76 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 11-31530-42300 191.42 191.42 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 11-31510-42300 1,753.77 1,753.77 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 12-31610-4230 672.22 672.22 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI 02/28/2025 47787 BLUE SHIELD OF CALI 2504200053 12-31620-4230 1,861.29 1,861.29 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMI Total 47787: 11,373.44
47788
02/28/2025 47788 CALIBER 60182 10-14020-4314 30.77 30.77 CITY POLO SHIRTS 02/28/2025 47788 CALIBER 60182 11-31510-43140 7.69 7.69 CITY POLO SHIRTS 02/28/2025 47788 CALIBER 60182 12-31620-4314 7.70 7.70 CITY POLO SHIRTS 02/28/2025 47788 CALIBER 60182 10-22080-4314 45.19 45.19 CITY POLO SHIRTS 02/28/2025 47788 CALIBER 60182 10-12001-4314 45.19 45.19 CITY POLO SHIRTS 02/28/2025 47788 CALIBER 60182 10-13010-4314 23.67 23.67 CITY POLO SHIRTS Total 47788: 160.21
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: 2/14/2025 - 3/4/2025 Mar 04, 2025 03:35PM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 47789
02/28/2025 47789 CITY OF IMPERIAL 2025-0035 10-17030-4432 2,944.37 2,944.37 CYBER SECURITY 2024-2025 Total 47789: 2,944.37
47790
02/28/2025 47790 CONTROL SYSTEMS E 2025-0211 11-31520-44300 3,726.83 3,726.83 WTP PUMP CONTROL PANEL Total 47790: 3,726.83
47791
02/28/2025 47791 CORE & MAIN LP W109048 10-31140-44200 203.22 203.22 CLAMPS, ADAPTERS 02/28/2025 47791 CORE & MAIN LP W109048 10-31150-44200 203.21 203.21 CLAMPS, ADAPTERS 02/28/2025 47791 CORE & MAIN LP W109048 11-31510-44200 203.21 203.21 CLAMPS, ADAPTERS 02/28/2025 47791 CORE & MAIN LP W109048 12-31620-4420 203.21 203.21 CLAMPS, ADAPTERS 02/28/2025 47791 CORE & MAIN LP W403243 10-31140-44200 151.38 151.38 TAPE, POLY SHEETS, CLAMP 02/28/2025 47791 CORE & MAIN LP W403243 10-31150-44200 151.38 151.38 TAPE, POLY SHEETS, CLAMP 02/28/2025 47791 CORE & MAIN LP W403243 11-31510-44200 151.39 151.39 TAPE, POLY SHEETS, CLAMP 02/28/2025 47791 CORE & MAIN LP W403243 12-31620-4420 151.39 151.39 TAPE, POLY SHEETS, CLAMP Total 47791: 1,418.39
47792
02/28/2025 47792 COUNTY MOTOR PAR 316626 12-31620-4420 13.99 13.99 VACTOR CONNECTION 02/28/2025 47792 COUNTY MOTOR PAR 317028 11-31520-44200 84.01 84.01 COMPRESS OIL Total 47792: 98.00
47793
02/28/2025 47793 DELL COMPUTER COR 1079808861 12-31610-4530 179.41 179.41 MONITOR 02/28/2025 47793 DELL COMPUTER COR 1079808861 10-13010-4530 179.42 179.42 MONITOR Total 47793: 358.83
47794
02/28/2025 47794 DXP ENTERPRISES, IN 54911660 12-31610-4784 11,900.42 11,900.42 PUMP SUPPLIES Total 47794: 11,900.42
47795
02/28/2025 47795 EFR ENVIRONMENTAL MR71517-25 10-31140-44300 65.00 65.00 OIL PICKUP STOP CHARGE Total 47795: 65.00
47796
02/28/2025 47796 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMPC09544 11-31510-44200 44.06- 44.06- SEALS 02/28/2025 47796 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST EMPS67125 10-31140-44200 466.65 466.65 SEALS, GLASS Total 47796: 422.59
47797
02/28/2025 47797 EXQUISITE POOL CUS 5981 10-80127-4420 1,063.43 1,063.43 CONCENTRATED MURIATIC Total 47797: 1,063.43
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: 2/14/2025 - 3/4/2025 Mar 04, 2025 03:35PM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 47798
02/28/2025 47798 FERNANDO RUIZ, INC. 169566 11-31520-44300 1,250.00 1,250.00 WTP HAZARDOUS MATHERI 02/28/2025 47798 FERNANDO RUIZ, INC. 169567 10-31140-44300 250.00 250.00 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLA 02/28/2025 47798 FERNANDO RUIZ, INC. 169567 10-31150-44300 250.00 250.00 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLA 02/28/2025 47798 FERNANDO RUIZ, INC. 169567 11-31510-44300 250.00 250.00 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLA 02/28/2025 47798 FERNANDO RUIZ, INC. 169567 12-31610-4430 250.00 250.00 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLA 02/28/2025 47798 FERNANDO RUIZ, INC. 169567 12-31620-4430 250.00 250.00 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLA Total 47798: 2,500.00
47799
02/28/2025 47799 HIGHLINE COOLING, L MARCH 202 10-21040-4438 1,000.00 1,000.00 MARCH 2025 OFFICE RENT 02/28/2025 47799 HIGHLINE COOLING, L MARCH 202 10-22080-4438 1,000.00 1,000.00 MARCH 2025 OFFICE RENT Total 47799: 2,000.00
47800
02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-009 22-80049-4430 9,250.00 9,250.00 (532) HOLTVILLE CITY WIDE 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-015 10-12003-4430 510.59 510.59 (047) ZONING, LOT LINE ADJ 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-016 10-12003-4430 1,137.50 1,137.50 (207) BUILDING PERMITS AN 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-017 10-31140-44302 770.00 770.00 (335) ICTC, CALTRANS MEET 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-018 22-80027-4430 1,990.00 1,990.00 (456) WETLANDS GRANT AD 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-019 22-80050-4430 6,886.99 6,886.99 (489) TRESTLE BRIDGE TRAI 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-020 10-70003-4430 957.50 957.50 (491) SUNSET ROSE SENIOR 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-021 10-80027-4430 2,900.09 2,900.09 (499) PINE CROSSING APAR 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-022 10-12003-4430 12,465.00 12,465.00 (500) ZONING CODE AMEND 02/28/2025 47800 HOLT GROUP, THE 24-12-023 22-80043-4430 2,703.45 2,703.45 (512) WEST 9TH IMPROVEME Total 47800: 39,571.12
47801
02/28/2025 47801 HOME DEPOT/GECF 5023079 10-31150-44200 407.65 407.65 EPOXYSHIELD 02/28/2025 47801 HOME DEPOT/GECF 8515228 11-31520-44200 72.46 72.46 CIRCUIT BREAKER FINDER Total 47801: 480.11
47802
02/28/2025 47802 I.C. PUBLIC HEALTH D 24718 10-14020-4430 149.00 149.00 NEW EMPLOYEE PRE-HIRE Total 47802: 149.00
47803
02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 FABIAN RAMIREZ 2803474 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 DOMENIQ GARNETT 2847177 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 JOEY NAVARRO 2830815 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 JULIAN AVITIA 2811208 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 ALEX FERNANDEZ 2953190 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 DAVID CISNEROS 2953196 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 ANDREW ESTRADA 3966454 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 ANTHONY FLORES 2953173 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 JACOB BELTRAN 2699614 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 IMOGEN GUZMAN 2680243 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 ANGEL MARTINEZ 2953192 02/28/2025 47803 I.V. FAMILY CARE MEDI 2803474 10-22080-4430 300.00 300.00 RAYMOND PEREZ 2749044 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
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City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 6 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 2/14/2025 - 3/4/2025 Mar 04, 2025 03:35PM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount Total 47803: 3,600.00
47804
02/28/2025 47804 IMPERIAL COUNTY AU 2023-24 HO 10-17030-4432 674.43 674.43 HOUSING AUTHORITY MONE Total 47804: 674.43
47805
02/28/2025 47805 IMPERIAL COUNTY RE 11/2024 ELE 10-13010-4430 3,861.87 3,861.87 NOVEMBER 2024 ELECTION Total 47805: 3,861.87
47806
02/28/2025 47806 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION ELECTRICIT 10-31140-44240 2,471.03 2,471.03 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 02/28/2025 47806 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION ELECTRICIT 10-31158-44240 1,971.03 1,971.03 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 02/28/2025 47806 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION ELECTRICIT 11-31520-44240 8,526.50 8,526.50 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 02/28/2025 47806 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION ELECTRICIT 12-31610-4424 7,461.13 7,461.13 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 02/28/2025 47806 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION ELECTRICIT 12-31620-4424 147.58 147.58 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 02/28/2025 47806 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION ELECTRICIT 11-31510-44240 60.30 60.30 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 02/28/2025 47806 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION ELECTRICIT 11-31520-44240 60.31 60.31 ELECTRIC UTILITIES 02/28/2025 47806 IMPERIAL IRRIGATION PARKS MAR 10-31150-44240 3,049.02 3,049.02 PARKS ELECTRICITY Total 47806: 23,746.90
47807
02/28/2025 47807 JADE SECURITY SYST 0220450 12-31610-4430 119.97 119.97 MONITOR SECURITY SYSTE 02/28/2025 47807 JADE SECURITY SYST 0220450 11-31520-44300 119.97 119.97 MONITOR SECURITY SYSTE Total 47807: 239.94
47808
02/28/2025 47808 JORDAN IMPLEMENT P29291 12-31610-4420 22.74 22.74 MINERAL BRAKE Total 47808: 22.74
47809
02/28/2025 47809 K-C WELDING & RENT 207353 10-31140-44200 53.57 53.57 SWEATSHIRT 02/28/2025 47809 K-C WELDING & RENT 207353 10-31150-44200 53.57 53.57 AERO KROIL 02/28/2025 47809 K-C WELDING & RENT 207353 11-31510-44200 53.57 53.57 AERO KROIL 02/28/2025 47809 K-C WELDING & RENT 207353 12-31620-4420 53.56 53.56 AERO KROIL 02/28/2025 47809 K-C WELDING & RENT 208620 12-31620-4420 128.60 128.60 SQUARE TUBE, GAUGE Total 47809: 342.87
47810
02/28/2025 47810 KLEINFELDER 1520134 23-80025-4430 5,265.00 5,265.00 ALAMO RIVER TRAIL SERVIC Total 47810: 5,265.00
47811
02/28/2025 47811 LA BRUCHERIE IRRIGA 296243C 11-31520-44200 99.91 99.91 TAPE, NOZZLES, FAST CAPS 02/28/2025 47811 LA BRUCHERIE IRRIGA 297213C 10-31150-44200 605.41 605.41 NOZZLES, ADAPTERS, CAPS Total 47811: 705.32
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Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 47812
02/28/2025 47812 LUIS M. ESTRADA 632 12-31620-4428 375.00 375.00 BACKHOE REPAIRS Total 47812: 375.00
47813
02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6086084 10-31140-43140 14.46 14.46 SWEATSHIRT 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6086084 10-31150-43140 14.46 14.46 SWEATSHIRT 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6086084 11-31510-43140 14.46 14.46 SWEATSHIRT 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6086084 12-31620-4314 14.46 14.46 SWEATSHIRT 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6086400 10-31140-43140 50.20 50.20 JACKETS, EYEGLASS 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6086400 10-31150-43140 50.20 50.20 JACKETS, EYEGLASS 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6086400 11-31510-43140 50.19 50.19 JACKETS, EYEGLASS 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6086400 12-31620-4314 50.19 50.19 JACKETS, EYEGLASS 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6088339 10-31140-43140 14.65 14.65 JACKET 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6088339 10-31150-43140 14.65 14.65 JACKET 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6088339 11-31510-43140 14.65 14.65 JACKET 02/28/2025 47813 MALLORY SAFETY & S 6088339 12-31620-4314 14.65 14.65 JACKET Total 47813: 317.22
47814
02/28/2025 47814 NICHOLAS WELLS 1/29 - 2/19 M 10-12001-4429 180.25 180.25 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2025 M Total 47814: 180.25
47815
02/28/2025 47815 NICKLAUS ENGINEERI 0039785 22-80042-4430 39,495.50 39,495.50 E 9TH ST CONSTRUCTION Total 47815: 39,495.50
47816
02/28/2025 47816 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29011130 10-31150-41400 931.20 931.20 TEMP WORKER PARKS 02/28/2025 47816 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29011131 12-31610-4140 873.00 873.00 TEMP WORKER WWTP 02/28/2025 47816 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29027503 10-31150-41400 1,207.65 1,207.65 TEMP WORKER PARKS 02/28/2025 47816 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29027504 12-31610-4140 873.00 873.00 TEMP WORKER WWTP 02/28/2025 47816 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29035179 10-31150-41400 989.40 989.40 TEMP WORKER PARKS 02/28/2025 47816 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29035180 12-31610-4140 873.00 873.00 TEMP WORKER WWTP Total 47816: 5,747.25
47817
02/28/2025 47817 POLYDYNE, INC. 1876989 12-31610-4420 4,232.36 4,232.36 CLARIFLOC Total 47817: 4,232.36
47818
02/28/2025 47818 POOL ELECTRICAL SU 0018749053- 11-31520-44200 253.93 253.93 TILE CLEANER Total 47818: 253.93
47819
02/28/2025 47819 PURCHASE POWER (P #9843 JANU 10-13010-4417 71.29 71.29 POSTAGE 02/28/2025 47819 PURCHASE POWER (P #9843 JANU 10-14020-4417 92.06 92.06 POSTAGE 02/28/2025 47819 PURCHASE POWER (P #9843 JANU 10-22080-4417 4.85 4.85 POSTAGE 02/28/2025 47819 PURCHASE POWER (P #9843 JANU 10-12001-4417 42.22 42.22 POSTAGE M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
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City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 8 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 2/14/2025 - 3/4/2025 Mar 04, 2025 03:35PM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 02/28/2025 47819 PURCHASE POWER (P #9843 JANU 12-31610-4417 13.15 13.15 POSTAGE 02/28/2025 47819 PURCHASE POWER (P #9843 JANU 11-31520-44170 1,103.30 1,103.30 POSTAGE Total 47819: 1,326.87
47820
02/28/2025 47820 QUILL CORPORATION 42667962 10-12003-4416 60.33 60.33 TONER CARTRIDGES Total 47820: 60.33
47821
02/28/2025 47821 SERVICE MASTER 35464 10-31158-44300 2,045.60 2,045.60 CONTRACT JANITORIAL Total 47821: 2,045.60
47822
02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 10-22080-4225 18.93 18.93 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANC 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 10-21070-4225 4.73 4.73 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANC 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 10-31140-42250 7.96 7.96 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANC 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 10-31150-42250 2.84 2.84 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANC 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 11-31510-42250 20.77 20.77 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANC 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 11-31520-42250 18.93 18.93 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANC 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 12-31610-4225 8.92 8.92 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANC 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 12-31620-4225 33.86 33.86 DENTAL HEALTH INSURANC 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 10-22080-4230 150.37 150.37 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURAN 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 10-21070-4230 40.61 40.61 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURAN 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 10-31140-42300 91.33 91.33 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURAN 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 10-31150-42300 24.37 24.37 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURAN 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 11-31510-42300 258.74 258.74 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURAN 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 11-31520-42300 283.47 283.47 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURAN 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 12-31610-4230 376.76- 376.76- MEDICAL HEALTH INSURAN 02/28/2025 47822 SIMNSA HEALTH PLAN 137036 12-31620-4230 417.04 417.04 MEDICAL HEALTH INSURAN Total 47822: 1,006.11
47823
02/28/2025 47823 SPARKLETTS 9439337 020 10-31158-44200 44.07 44.07 WATER PW Total 47823: 44.07
47824
02/28/2025 47824 SUNBELT RENTALS 164887096-0 11-31510-45250 431.00 431.00 DEWATERING PUMP FLOAT 02/28/2025 47824 SUNBELT RENTALS 165043941-0 10-31140-45250 389.50 389.50 LIGHT TOWER Total 47824: 820.50
47825
02/28/2025 47825 TROJAN TECHNOLOGI 200/32359 12-31610-4784 18,335.28 18,335.28 UV REPLACEMENT PREPAY Total 47825: 18,335.28
47826
02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0058807 12-31610-4420 1,098.81 1,098.81 GAUGE, PANEL METERS 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0058846 11-31520-44200 93.15 93.15 CHLORINE TEST 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0058884 12-31610-4420 38.74 38.74 HOUR METER 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0058898 12-31610-4420 101.17 101.17 VACCUM GAUGE M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
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City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 9 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 2/14/2025 - 3/4/2025 Mar 04, 2025 03:35PM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0059866 12-31610-4420 1,015.01 1,015.01 EFFLUENT PUMP 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0059998 11-31520-44200 4,136.33 4,136.33 FLEXFLO PUMP 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0060509 12-31610-4420 819.05 819.05 THERMOMETER, BUFFER 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0060860 12-31610-4420 36.80 36.80 ELECTRODE STORAGE 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK INV0063017 11-31520-44200 320.09 320.09 BALL VALVE, SODIUM HYPO 02/28/2025 47826 USA BLUEBOOK SCN263858 12-31610-4420 134.52- 134.52- PUMP TUBE Total 47826: 7,524.63
47827
02/28/2025 47827 VESTIS #2000 JANU 10-31158-44200 246.71 246.71 WORKPLACE SUPPLIES 02/28/2025 47827 VESTIS #2000 JANU 12-31610-4314 552.79 552.79 UNIFORM CHARGES 02/28/2025 47827 VESTIS #2000 JANU 11-31520-43140 488.72 488.72 UNIFORM CHARGES 02/28/2025 47827 VESTIS #2000 JANU 11-31530-43140 117.16 117.16 UNIFORM CHARGES 02/28/2025 47827 VESTIS #2000 JANU 10-31150-43140 109.84 109.84 UNIFORM CHARGES 02/28/2025 47827 VESTIS #2000 JANU 10-31140-43140 109.84 109.84 UNIFORM CHARGES 02/28/2025 47827 VESTIS #2000 JANU 11-31510-43140 197.72 197.72 UNIFORM CHARGES 02/28/2025 47827 VESTIS #2000 JANU 12-31620-4314 197.72 197.72 UNIFORM CHARGES Total 47827: 2,020.50
47828
02/28/2025 47828 VISUAL EDGE IT, INC. 24AR244764 10-12001-4416 44.15 44.15 PRINTER 02/28/2025 47828 VISUAL EDGE IT, INC. 24AR244764 10-13010-4416 44.15 44.15 PRINTER 02/28/2025 47828 VISUAL EDGE IT, INC. 24AR244764 10-14020-4416 44.15 44.15 PRINTER 02/28/2025 47828 VISUAL EDGE IT, INC. 24AR244764 11-31510-44160 44.15 44.15 PRINTER 02/28/2025 47828 VISUAL EDGE IT, INC. 24AR244764 12-31620-4416 44.15 44.15 PRINTER Total 47828: 220.75
Grand Totals: 214,490.08
Report Criteria:
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ITEM NUMBER 3 a
CITY MANAGER
FINANCE MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE ISSUED:
FROM: Nick Wells, City Manager #
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 25-07 Declaring Surplus the City Property at the Southwest Corner of Fourth Street and Chestnut Avenue (APN 045-633-022-000) ISSUE: calling for an election to be conducted by the
Shall the City Council approve Resolution No. 25-07, declaring the City-owned property at Fourth Street and Chestnut Avenue (APN 045-633-022-000) surplus? DISCUSSION:
In March, 2023, the City of Holtville acquired a parcel of property at the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Chestnut Avenue (APN 045-633-022-000) from Campesinos Unidos to relieve them of the onus of annual property taxes. Some of the neighboring properties were part of the Villa Dorada subdivision in the early 1990s, however, the subject property was seemingly "left over" from that project as it is extremely narrow and could not allow for a structure, given the City's setback requirements.
At the time, it was posited that the best - perhaps only realistic - use of the parcel was for it to be absorbed into the neighboring lot, which is already comparatively large, containing two residential structures. At the time of the transfer, the owner of that property was elderly and uninterested in taking on the additional space. The property has now been acquired by a gentleman that has expressed an interest in adding the space in order to add a third structure to the rear of the two properties. (This seems feasible and was discussed in 2023). The new owner has contacted the City and made an offer of cash to acquire the property. The offer on the property is currently $5,600.
Assembly Bill (AB) 1486 (Statutes of 2019, Chapter 664) and AB 1255 (Statutes of 2019, Chapter 661) made changes to California's Surplus Land Act (SLA) found in Government Code, Title 5, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 5, Article 8. Surplus Land. Generally, the purpose of the amendments is to promote affordable housing development on surplus land throughout the state to respond to the existing affordable housing crisis.
Provisions of the SLA state that parcels "less than one-half acre in area (21,780 square feet) [the parcel is listed on the County Assessor's role at 2,788 square feet] and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderateincome housing purposes" are exempt from the governing rules of AB 1486. There are, provisions that require notification to the California Department of Housing and Communty Development (HCD) regarding the exemption determination, so some further steps will be required before the sale and transfer can be completed. 03/10/25
Approvals
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
March 7, 2025
Sale of CU Remnant Parcel
March, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT:
Ther current action will have none, however, an eventual sale will result in income to the General Fund in the amount of the purchase price.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution as presented.
ALTERNATIVE:
1 - Accept the resolution as presented, declaring the property surplus. 2 - Reject the resolution, retaining the property
3 - Give staff alternate direction.
CITY OF HOLTVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING THE
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FOURTH STREET AND CHESTNUT AVENUE E (APN 045-633-022-000) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT TO BE SURPLUS LAND AND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE, AS WELL AS EXEMPT FROM PROVISIONS OF AB 1486
WHEREAS, this Resolution concerns that certain real property designated as APN 045-633-022-000, described as:
"North 150 ft. of VILLADORADA SUB NO 2 CITY OF HOLTVILLE and described as REMAINDER PARCEL of Block 123, Townsite of Holtville, City of Holtville, County of Imperial, State of California and further described in FM Book 15, Page 73 recorded in the official records of Imperial County on 2/4/1991." WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act, Government Code (the “GC”) §§ 54220-54234 (the “Act”), as amended by AB 1486 (Chapter 664, Statutes of 2019; “AB 1486”) and Guidelines promulgated thereunder by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (the “HCD”) dated as of April 2021 (the “Guidelines”), in order for the Property to be disposed of, such land must first be declared exempt or follow more stringent regulation; and WHEREAS, GC § 54222, requires the City, if it declares land to be surplus and not necessary for the City’s use, to provide written public notice and this Resolution (the “Notification Process”); and
WHEREAS, the Act, as expounded upon by the Guidelines, provides that such land shall be declared either surplus land or exempt surplus land before the City may take action to dispose of it consistent with the City’s policies or procedures; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council hereby declares that APN 045-633-022-000 is surplus land and not necessary for the City’s use at this time .
2. That the City Council further declares that APN 045-633-022-000 is exempt from provisions of AB 1486, due to its small size.
3. That the City Manager, or his designee is hereby authorized to do all things that are necessary or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution, and any such actions previously taken are hereby ratified and confirmed. Such actions include notification to the California Department of Housing and Community Development regarding the Determination of Exemption and preliminary negotiation of sale.
4. 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 March, 2025, by the following roll call vote: 10-Mar City of Holtville City Council Meeting
City of Holtville General Plan Annual Progress Report 2024 – March 10, 2025 Page 1 of 8 116\116.047 – General Plan Annual Progress Reports\Staff Report & Reso City of Holtville
Report to City Council
To: Nicholas D. Wells, City Manager
Holtville City Council
From: Jeorge Galvan, AICP, City Planner
Prepared By: Francisco Barba, Associate Planner
Date: March 10, 2025
Project: City of Holtville Draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report SUMMARY:
Subject of Report: City of Holtville Draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Project Location: Citywide
Recommended
Action:
Review and motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-08
adopting the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress
Report
Zoning: N/A
General Plan: N/A
Environmental: Exempt – 15061(b)(3) Common Sense Exemption
BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
California Government Code Section 65300 requires that all cities and counties adopt a comprehensive, long term general plan for the physical development of a city or county.
California Government Code Section 65400 further requires that all cities and counties submit an annual progress report on the General Plan and progress on its implementation to the City Council, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) each year. The City of Holtville adopted its last comprehensive General Plan update in September of 2017 in compliance with Government Code Section 65300. The draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) was prepared to ensure the City of Holtville remains in compliance with California Government Code Section 65400. To assist in the review of the General Plan APR, the report presents the following information:
• Amendments to the General Plan adopted by the City in 2024. • Actions carried out by the City that further General Plan goals and policies.
Meeting Date: March 10, 2025
Item Number: ___3 b_________
City Manager ______________
Finance Manager ______________
ApprovalsCity Attorney ______________
City of Holtville City Council Meeting
City of Holtville General Plan Annual Progress Report 2024 – March 10, 2025 Page 2 of 8 116\116.047 – General Plan Annual Progress Reports\Staff Report & Reso • Demographic and development changes in the City’s community profile. • Housing Element implementation programs that have been completed, are in-progress, or are an on-going activity of the City.
• Housing Element implementation programs that have not yet been initiated but are recommended for initiation within the 6th Housing Element Cycle, or as resources are available.
The item was presented to the City of Holtville Planning Commission on February 18, 2025.
Upon reviewing all pertinent documentation and considering all public comments the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC 25-01 recommending adoption of the draft 2024 General Plan APR to the City Council.
The purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the draft 2024 General Plan APR to the City Council where upon reviewing all comments and documentation for the report, a motion to adopt or not adopt the draft 2024 General Plan APR will be made to the City Council.
ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION
General Plan Annual Progress Reports. California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that cities and counties submit an annual progress report on the General Plan and progress on its implementation to the City Council, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) each year. The main purpose of the APR is to provide the City with an update of the progress in implementing its General Plan vision. This annual assessment grants the City an opportunity to adjust or modify its policies or approach to implementation to ensure that it meets its stated vision. A secondary purpose of the APR is to fulfill housing element statutory requirements regarding the City’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and its efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing in accordance with Government Code Section 65584.3(c) and 65584.5(b)(5).
The draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report was prepared to ensure the City of Holtville remains in compliance with California Government Code Section 65400. To effectively conduct an in-depth review of the City of Holtville General Plan, the draft 2024 annual progress report consists of the following information:
1. Status of Adopted General Plan Elements. The City of Holtville General Plan is composed of seven mandatory elements consisting of Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Safety, Noise, Conservation, and Open Space Elements. While the City is actively pursuing ways to further its General Plan goals and objectives, none of the seven General Plan Elements were amended in 2024.
While no amendments were completed in 2024, it is important to note that the City began the process to update the Zoning Ordinance which has certain aspects incorporated into the Land Use Element. The proposed updates consist of textual amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to establish an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, update the density bonus ordinance, and alleviate constraints for the development of multi-family developments, emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, residential care homes, and low barrier navigation centers in all residential and downtown zones. The City of Holtville City Council Meeting
City of Holtville General Plan Annual Progress Report 2024 – March 10, 2025 Page 3 of 8 116\116.047 – General Plan Annual Progress Reports\Staff Report & Reso textual amendments were reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission in December of 2024 and a final adoption by the City Council took place on January 27, 2025. The purpose of the textual amendment was to meet the following Housing Element programs:
• Program No. 29 Accessory Dwelling Units/Second Units - The City will update its Zoning Ordinance to reduce development constraints to encourage the production of ADUs in conformance with the state ADU law. • Program No. 30 Density Bonus - The City will update Chapter 17.49 of the Zoning Ordinance to comply with the changes made to the State Density Bonus Law via Senate Bill 728.
• Program No. 31 Zoning Ordinance Update - The City will update its Zoning Ordinance to alleviate constraints for the production of a variety of housing types which include emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, residential care homes of seven or more people, and low barrier navigation centers. • Program No. 33 Maximum Lot Coverage - The City of Holtville will review the maximum allowed lot density for R‐3 (Multi-family) zones and make updates to remove constraints to housing production.
2. General Plan Policies and Objectives Progress. The City of Holtville carried out numerous projects furthering the goals of the Land Use, Circulation, Conservation/Open Space and Housing Element. No notable updates, projects, nor actions were taken in 2024 in relation to the Noise and Safety Elements. Please refer to Table 1 for additional information.
Table 1
City of Holtville General Plan Policies and Objectives Progress Goal(s) and Objective(s)* Progress
• LU-1: Develop a balanced land use providing a complete range of housing and employment opportunities.
• LU-3: Support and enable downtown mixed-use
developments.
• LU-7: Maintain and accommodate for the development of mixed land uses to meet the diverse needs of the
community.
• HE-29: Incorporate an ADU Ordinance to the City Zoning Ordinance.
• HE-30: Update the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance.
• HE-31: Adopt various textual amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate the development of various housing types.
Initiated textual
amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance to facilitate
affordable housing.
City of Holtville City Council Meeting
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• LU-4: Protect riparian and wetland habitats of the Alamo River for cultural, recreational, and economic attractions beneficial to the region.
• COS-1: Promote the conservation of natural, historic, cultural, and open space resources.
• COS-3: Provide and maintain a variety of parks and
recreational opportunities for all segments of the
community.
Completed and held a grand
opening of the City of
Holtville Wetlands.
• C-1: Provide and maintain a safe circulation system that facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods by land use context.
• C-2: Promote active modes of transportation network.
• C-4: Provide additional infrastructure and right-of-way improvements that support an accessible and efficient local circulation system.
Coordinated with the IID on
the west 9th Street
Pedestrian and bicycle
improvements project.
• C-1: Provide and maintain a safe circulation system that facilitates the efficient movement of people and goods by land use context.
• C-2: Promote active modes of transportation network.
• C-4: Provide additional infrastructure and right-of-way improvements that support an accessible and efficient local circulation system.
Completed the east 9th
Street pedestrian
improvements project.
• C-2: Promote active modes of transportation network.
• COS-1: Promote the conservation of natural, historic, cultural, and open space resources.
• COS-3: Provide and maintain a variety of parks and
recreational opportunities for all segments of the
community.
Initiated the environmental
certification for the Alamo
River Trestle Bridge
project.
*LU = Land Use Element, HE = Housing Element, C = Circulation Element, COS = Conservation/Open Space Element
3. Community Profile Update. Holtville’s future is linked to its growth. Long-range planning can ensure continuity between development and the community’s vision, goals, and policies. New patterns of development can sustain and enhance Holtville’s economic viability and livability. To assist with the General Plan review and analysis, a record of Holtville’s growth since the adoption of the General Plan in 2017 was prepared. The data in Tables 2 through 5 are taken from the United States Census Bureau American City of Holtville City Council Meeting
City of Holtville General Plan Annual Progress Report 2024 – March 10, 2025 Page 5 of 8 116\116.047 – General Plan Annual Progress Reports\Staff Report & Reso Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimate Data Profiles, Estimates E-5 and E-8 from the California Department of Finance, and the California Department of Education’s Data Quest for school enrollment data. The tables provide statistics for Holtville on population and household, education and employment, and job sector characteristics, respectively.
Table 2
City of Holtville Population and Household Characteristics 2017-2023 Characteristic* 2017 2019 2021 2023
Population 6,355 6,527 5,672 5,606
Hispanic (%) 83 82 83 85
Non-Hispanic White (%) 16 17 14 13
Non-Hispanic Asian (%) 0 0 1 1
Non-Hispanic African
American (%) 1 1 2 1
Non-Hispanic Other Race (%) 0 0 0 0
Median Age 26.5 32.9 35.3 37.0
Household Size 3.91 3.88 3.74 3.51
Median Household Income ($) 43,341 46,161 45,759 63,438 Median Household Income
Imperial County ($) 44,779 47,622 49,078 56,393
*ACS 5 Year Estimates 2017, 2017, 2021, & 2023
Table 3
City of Holtville Housing Characteristics 2017-2023
Characteristic 2017 2019 2021 2023
Number of Housing Units* 1,627 1,682 1,518 1,579
Owner Occupied (%)* 56.5 58.1 50 51.9
Renter Occupied (%)* 43.5 41.9 50 48.1
Single-Family Units (%)** 71 71 71 69
Multi-Family Units (%)** 19 19 19 21
Mobile Homes (%)** 10 10 10 10
Built After 1960 (%)* 88 85 85 85
Median Owner-Occupied Home Value
($)* 160,800 166,800 173,300 328,600
Renters Paying 30% or more of gross
monthly income (%)* 58 35 42 32
Homeowners Paying 30% or more of
gross monthly income (%)* 22 27 29 15
*ACS 5 Year Estimates 2017, 2019, 2021, & 2023, **CA Dept. Finance E-5 and E-8 Estimates City of Holtville City Council Meeting
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City of Holtville Educational Characteristics 2017-2023 Characteristic 2017 2019 2021 2023
Public School Student Enrollment (K-12)* 1,554 1,573 1,595 1,582 High School Graduate or Higher (%)** 58 67 62 64
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%)** 10 10 9 11
Graduate or Professional Degree (%)** 6 7 7 7
*Data Quest, **ACS 5 Year Estimates 2017, 2019, 2021, & 2023 Table 5
City of Holtville Employment Characteristics 2017-2023
Sector* 2017 2019 2021 2023
Employed Population 16 years and over 2,057 2,001 1,901 1,949 Education 340 385 262 325
Retail 190 113 124 109
Recreation 152 204 214 199
Public Administration 182 205 219 242
Construction 100 83 90 104
Transportation 77 145 168 128
Manufacturing 133 55 33 11
Finance 111 113 14 29
Professional 224 151 105 99
Wholesale 56 131 202 205
Information 0 0 0 0
Agriculture 436 380 435 469
Other 56 36 35 29
Drove Alone to Work (%) 77 83 81 79
Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes) 26.2 23.2 23.3 23.8
Median Earnings ($) 31,022 33,073 30,811 38,906
Unemployment (%) 16.9 17.8 15.6 9.6
*ACS 5 Year Estimates 2017, 2019, 2021, & 2023
4. Housing Element Progress. State law requires that each jurisdiction in California includes a Housing Element in its General Plan that establishes specific actions, objectives, and timelines for meeting its state mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for each income level. The RHNA is provided to jurisdictions in eight-year cycles. The current cycle is Cycle 6, which covers the time period of 2021 through 2029. Every year the City prepares an annual Housing Element Progress Report that it submits to California Housing & Community Development (HCD) and State Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Table 6 shows the City’s progress in meeting the current RHNA 6th Cycle (October 15, 2021 to October 15, 2029). The 2024 Housing Element Annual Report also includes City of Holtville City Council Meeting
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Table 6
City of Holtville Cycle 6 RHNA Progress (Planning Period 10/15/21 to 10/15/2029) Income Level RHNA
Allocation 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total
Units to
Date
Total
Remaining
RHNA
Very Low
Deed
Restricted 41
- - - -
76 - Non-Deed
Restricted - - 32 44
Low
Deed
Restricted 33
- - - -
8 25 Non-Deed
Restricted 2 - 1 5
Moderate
Deed
Restricted 26
- - - -
1 25 Non-Deed
Restricted - 1 - -
Above
Moderate 71 - - 2 2 4 67
Total RHNA 171
Total Units 2 1 35 51 89 117
ENVIRONMENTAL
The General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) via Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations. Under this section, projects that can be seen with certainty to have no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment are not subject to CEQA. The report is a summary of the progress the City has made towards achieving its General Plan goals and objectives in the past year. Therefore, the Table 7
Submitted Housing Entitlement Applications 2024 Summary Total Housing Entitlement Applications 7
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received 51 Total Housing Units Approved 51
Total Pending Approval 0
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PENDING ACTION
Upon reviewing and considering all pertinent information, the City Council may motion for either of the following actions:
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-08 adopting the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report;
or
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-08 adopting the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report with modifications as deemed necessary by the City Council; or
• Not Adopt Resolution No. 25-08 rejecting adoption of the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
Attachments: Attachment A – Draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report Attachment B – Resolution 25-08
Attachment A – Draft 2024 General Plan
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DRAFT
GENERAL PLAN
2024 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
MARCH 2025
City of Holtville
121 West 5th Street
Holtville, CA 92250
Prepared by:
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CITY OF HOLTVILLE GENERAL PLAN
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................3 A. Purpose of a General Plan...............................................................................................3 B. Purpose of a General Plan Annual Report .......................................................................3 SECTION 2 – STATUS OF THE ADOPTED ELEMENTS OF THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN....................4 SECTION 3 – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS ..............................................................................5 SECTION 4 – GENERAL PLAN POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES PROGRESS........................................6 A. Land Use Element...........................................................................................................6 B. Circulation Element........................................................................................................8 C. Conservation/Open Space Element..............................................................................10 D. Safety Element..............................................................................................................11 E. Noise Element ..............................................................................................................11 F. Housing Element...........................................................................................................12 SECTION 5 – COMMUNITY PROFILE UPDATE.............................................................................12 SECTION 6 – HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS...........................................................................14 City of Holtville Annual General Plan Progress Report
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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose of a General Plan
California law requires each city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan to guide the physical development of the incorporated area and land outside municipal boundaries that bear a relationship to its planning activities. In essence, a city’s General Plan serves as the blueprint for future growth and development. The General Plan presents a vision for a city's future, and embodies goals, policies, and strategies to turn that vision into a reality. The City of Holtville intends for these policies to facilitate better, faster, and cost-effective implementation tools to build a healthier, equitable, resilient, and economically vibrant future for its citizens.
The General Plan includes seven mandatory elements consisting of Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Noise, Conservation, Open Space, and Safety elements. Each of the elements describes its purpose, its issues and opportunities, the background information and context for the various topics in the element, its goals and policies, and the implementation programs needed to achieve those goals. Incorporated within each element was Holtville’s vision for the future to create an economically sound and sustainable community with a diverse economy, expanded economic opportunities, and a balanced approach to business and development while meeting the housing, recreation, and quality of life needs of its residents.
B. Purpose of a General Plan Annual Report
California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that cities and counties submit an annual progress report (APR) on the General Plan and progress on its implementation to the City Council, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) each year. This document fulfills that mandate and was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its meeting of February 18, 2025, and approved by the City Council at its meeting of March 10, 2025. The previous General Plan Compliance Report submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) incorporated data from the period of January 2023 to December 2023. The current report will include a period from January 2024 to December 2024.
The main purpose of the APR is to provide the City Council with an update of the City’s progress in implementing its General Plan vision. This annual assessment grants the City an opportunity to adjust or modify its policies or approach to implementation to ensure that the City meets its stated vision. A secondary purpose of the APR is to fulfill housing element statutory requirements regarding the City’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and its efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing in accordance with Government Code Section 65584.3(c) and 65584.5(b)(5). These have City of Holtville Annual General Plan Progress Report
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separate reporting requirements and forms, which have been submitted electronically by the city prior to April 1st of each year.
To assist in the review of the General Plan APR, this report presents the following information:
• Amendments to the General Plan adopted by the City in 2024. • Actions carried out by the City that further General Plan goals and policies. • Demographic and development changes that update the City’s community profile. • Housing Element implementation programs that have been completed, are inprogress, or are an on-going activity of the City. • Housing Element implementation programs that have not yet been initiated but are recommended for initiation within the 6th Housing Element Cycle, or as resources are available.
SECTION 2 – STATUS OF THE ADOPTED ELEMENTS OF THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN As previously mentioned, state law requires that the General Plan includes seven elements.
These mandatory elements must cover the following topics: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Safety, Noise, Conservation, and Open Space. State law allows the cities to adopt any additional general plan elements that it deems necessary. Additionally, the elements of the General Plan may be combined as necessary. The City of Holtville General Plan combines its Conservation and Open Space elements into a single element. None of the individual Elements were amended in 2024. The following is a breakdown of the City’s General Plan:
Table 1
City of Holtville General Plan Elements
General Plan
Element Topics Covered
Land Use Element The Land Use Element is a guide to how land will be used within the City of Holtville and identifies the type and location of future land uses within the city. The element also incorporates aspects of other relevant local and regional plans such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Guidelines, Imperial County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, City of Holtville Zoning Ordinance, and the City of Holtville Service Area Plan to name a few.
Circulation
Element
The purpose of the Circulation Element is to provide a safe, efficient, and adequate circulation system for the city. To meet this purpose, the Circulation Element addresses the circulation improvements City of Holtville Annual General Plan Progress Report
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needed to provide adequate capacity with a variety of multimodal options supporting land use policies identifying Holtville’s urban (downtown), suburban (neighborhoods), and rural (agriculture) context.
Conservation/Open
Space Element
The Conservation/Open Space Element expresses community goals to protect environmental and historic resources and open space. Resources addressed in this element include natural resources and open space, agricultural and soils conservation, parks and recreation, community and historic resources, water supply and quality, air quality, energy conservation, and waste disposal and recycling.
Safety Element The purpose of the Safety Element is to identify and address those features or characteristics existing in or near Holtville that represent a potential hazard to the community's citizens, sites, structures, public facilities, infrastructure, and wildlife for areas along the Alamo River. The Safety Element establishes policies to minimize the danger to residents, workers, and visitors, while identifying actions needed to manage crisis situations such as earthquakes, fires, and floods.
Noise Element The purpose of the Noise Element is to identify and appraise existing noise problems in the community, and to provide guidance to avoid noise and land use incompatibility problems in the future. This Element addresses noise sources in the community and identifies ways to reduce existing and potential noise impacts.
SECTION 3 – GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
State law allows the General Plan to be amended four times annually. This allows the General Plan to remain responsive to the community’s needs. Requests for amendments may be submitted by individuals or initiated by the City. Each General Plan Amendment is evaluated to ensure that they are in the public interest, are not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, and are deemed consistent with the overall vision, goals, and objectives contained in the General Plan.
None of the City’s individual Elements were updated in 2024; however, the City began the process to update the Zoning Ordinance which has certain aspects incorporated into the Land Use Element. The proposed updates consist of textual amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to establish an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, update the density bonus ordinance, and alleviate constraints for the development of multi-family developments, emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, residential care homes, City of Holtville Annual General Plan Progress Report
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and low barrier navigation centers in all residential and downtown zones. The textual amendments were reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission in December of 2024 and a final adoption by the City Council took place in January of 2025. The purpose of the textual amendment is to meet the following Housing Element programs:
• Program No. 29 Accessory Dwelling Units/Second Units - The City will update its Zoning Ordinance to reduce development constraints to encourage the production of ADUs in conformance with the state ADU law.
• Program No. 30 Density Bonus - The City will update Chapter 17.49 of the Zoning Ordinance to comply with the changes made to the State Density Bonus Law via Senate Bill 728.
• Program No. 31 Zoning Ordinance Update - The City will update its Zoning Ordinance to alleviate constraints for the production of a variety of housing types which include emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, residential care homes of seven or more people, and low barrier navigation centers.
• Program No. 33 Maximum Lot Coverage - The City of Holtville will review the maximum allowed lot density for R-3 (Multi-family) zones and make updates to remove constraints to housing production.
SECTION 4 – GENERAL PLAN POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES PROGRESS A. Land Use Element
The Land Use Element is a guide to how land will be used within the City of Holtville and affects many of the issues addressed in the other General Plan elements. It identifies the type and location of future land uses within the city. The specific land uses and their location within the community in turn affect the remaining General Plan elements. For example, the location and type of land uses outlined in the Land Use Element affect the circulation system described in the Circulation Element, and the open space facilities identified in the Land Use Element are directly related to the Conservation Element and Open Space Element policies.
The land uses identified in the Land Use Element also reflect the community’s goals for its future form and character by focusing on how vacant land will be allowed to develop, as well as how certain developed land may be redeveloped for other uses. These planning policies and goals are intended to promote more sustainable development patterns that lead to a more socially equitable, environmentally just and economically balanced city. The following table provides a list of the Land Use Element’s goals and policies the City has made progress towards achieving in the past year.
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Table 2
City of Holtville 2024 Land Use Element Progress
Goal No. Objective Progress
LU-1 Develop a balanced land use pattern
that provides a complete range of
housing and employment
opportunities, from its agricultural
industry edge to its mixed-use
center, to ensure that revenue
generation matches the City's
responsibility for provision and
maintenance of public services and
facilities.
The City of Holtville began the
process of a textual amendment to
facilitate the development of various
types of housing across all
residential and commercial zones in
the city. The amendment was
finalized in early 2025.
LU-3 Support and enable downtown
mixed-use developments that
complement economic, housing,
and General Plan goals.
The City of Holtville began the
process of a textual amendment to
facilitate the development of various
types of housing across all
residential and commercial zones in
the city. These developments open
the door for more residential
developments in the downtown
zones further expanding the
possibility of mixed-use
developments. The amendment was
finalized in early 2025.
LU-4 Protect riparian and wetland habitats
of the Alamo River to be transformed
into a cultural, recreational, and
economic attraction beneficial to the
region.
The City completed the Holtville
Wetlands project which is designed
to improve water quality in the Alamo
River and create a thriving habitat for
local wildlife.
LU-7 Maintain and accommodate for the
development of a mix of land uses
that meet the diverse needs of
residents, businesses, with places to
live, work, shop, be culturally
enriched, and engage in healthy
lifestyles.
The City of Holtville began the
process of a textual amendment to
facilitate the development of various
types of housing across all
residential and commercial zones in
the city. These developments open
the door for more residential
developments in the downtown
zones further expanding the
possibility of mixed-use
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developments. The amendment was
finalized in early 2025.
B. Circulation Element
The Circulation Element contains goals, policies, and implementation programs to improve the overall circulation in Holtville. For vehicular transportation, a hierarchical roadway network is established with designated roadway types and design standards. The roadway types are linked to anticipated traffic levels, and acceptable levels of service are established to determine when capacity improvements are necessary. These are also linked to the hierarchy of planned development intensity and characteristics, such as downtown streets having more urban characteristics than edge of town roads. Alternative transportation modes are also emphasized in this element. These transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities are intended to reduce citizen’s dependency on the automobile and thereby improve environmental, economic, and social quality.
Holtville has a well-connected circulation system with sufficient network capacity to support vehicle, public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian components. A safe and convenient circulation system supports the variety of land uses in the community. Holtville’s stable population, well-connected circulation system, and goals to build towards a more sustainable future are in alignment with Caltrans state and regional goals to preserve transportation corridors for future system improvements. The following table provides a list of the Circulation Element’s goals and policies the city has made progress towards achieving in the past year.
Table 3
City of Holtville 2024 Circulation Element Progress
Goal No. Objective Progress
C-1 Provide and maintain a safe
circulation system that facilitates the
efficient movement of people and
goods by land use context.
The City coordinated with the
Imperial Irrigation District (IID) for the
9th Street Pedestrian & Bicycle
Improvement between Melon Road
and Olive Avenue. The IID finished
undergrounding the existing canal
and work on the construction packet
began and is expected to be
submitted in early 2025.
The 9th Street Pedestrian
Improvements between Ash Avenue
and Oak Avenue were completed.
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Work on the closeout packet is
underway and expected to be
submitted in early 2025.
C-2 Promote active modes of
transportation network.
The environmental documentation
for the Alamo River Trail Trestle
Bridge project was initiated and
submitted to the State for review. The
project will repair the damaged
trestle bridge and convert it into a
pedestrian and bicycle trail. The
project will further connect the
trestle bridge trail to the existing
portions of the Alamo River Trail. The
environmental phase is expected to
be completed in early 2025.
The City coordinated with the IID for
the 9th Street Pedestrian & Bicycle
Improvement between Melon Road
and Olive Avenue. The IID finished
undergrounding the existing canal
and work on the construction packet
began and is expected to be
submitted in early 2025.
The 9th Street Pedestrian
Improvements between Ash Avenue
and Oak Avenue were completed.
Work on the closeout packet is
underway and expected to be
submitted in early 2025.
C-4 Provide additional infrastructure and
right-of-way improvements that
support an accessible and efficient
local circulation system.
The City coordinated with the IID for
the 9th Street Pedestrian & Bicycle
Improvement between Melon Road
and Olive Avenue. The IID finished
undergrounding the existing canal
and work on the construction packet
began and is expected to be
submitted in early 2025.
The 9th Street Pedestrian
Improvements between Ash Avenue
and Oak Avenue were completed.
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Work on the closeout packet is
underway and expected to be
submitted in early 2025.
C. Conservation/Open Space Element
Holtville is surrounded by fertile agricultural land. In addition, there are several parks and open spaces, as well as numerous community and historical resources important to residents of Holtville. The Conservation/Open Space Element focuses on the protection and enhancement of these agricultural, open space, and natural and historic resources to ensure a high-quality living environment in Holtville.
Holtville contains valuable resources that include agricultural land, wetlands, historic resources, and water supply. Conservation and enhancement of these assets can be accomplished by addressing certain issues affecting the city. Holtville’s inherently walkable, bikeable, and transit supported mobility choices built within its development pattern reduce air pollution and energy consumption rates by conserving resources and open space.
Table 4
City of Holtville 2024 Circulation Element Progress
Goal No. Objective Progress
COS-1 Promote the conservation of natural,
historic, cultural, and open space
resources so that existing and future
residents can continue to enjoy the
many benefits of these resources.
The City completed the Holtville
Wetlands project which is designed
to improve water quality in the Alamo
River and create a thriving habitat for
local wildlife.
The environmental documentation
for the Alamo River Trail Trestle Bridge
project was initiated and submitted
to the State for review. The project will
repair the damaged trestle bridge and
convert it into a pedestrian and
bicycle trail. The project will further
connect the trestle bridge trail to the
existing portions of the Alamo River
Trail. The environmental phase is
expected to be completed in early
2025.
COS-3 Provide and maintain a variety of
parks and recreational opportunities
for all segments of the community.
The City completed the Holtville
Wetlands project which is designed
to improve water quality in the Alamo
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River and create a thriving habitat for
local wildlife.
The environmental documentation
for the Alamo River Trail Trestle Bridge
project was initiated and submitted
to the State for review. The project will
repair the damaged trestle bridge and
convert it into a pedestrian and
bicycle trail. The project will further
connect the trestle bridge trail to the
existing portions of the Alamo River
Trail. The environmental phase is
expected to be completed in early
2025.
D. Safety Element
The purpose of the Safety Element is to identify and address those features or characteristics existing in or near Holtville that represent a potential hazard to the community's citizens, sites, structures, public facilities, infrastructure, and wildlife for areas along the Alamo River.
The Safety Element establishes policies to minimize the danger to residents, workers, and visitors, while identifying actions needed to manage crisis situations such as earthquakes, fires, and floods. The Element also focuses on preventing criminal activity and violence before they occur. Additionally, the Safety Element contains specific policies and programs to regulate existing and proposed development in hazard prone areas. Continuing education of city officials and citizens about emergency preparedness are also addressed. No notable updates, projects, or actions were taken in 2024 in relation to the Safety Element.
E. Noise Element
The purpose of the Noise Element is to identify and appraise existing noise problems in the community, and to provide guidance to avoid noise and land use incompatibility problems in the future. This Element addresses noise sources in the community and identifies ways to reduce existing and potential noise impacts. In particular, the Noise Element contains policies and programs to achieve and maintain noise levels compatible with various types of land uses. These policies and programs emphasize the need to control noise through land use regulation, as well as enforcement of city ordinances related to noise. Human activities in the community create noise levels that can affect overall quality of life. No notable updates, projects, or actions were taken in 2024 in relation to the Noise Element.
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F. Housing Element
The Housing Element represents Holtville’s commitment to providing housing opportunities to meet the needs of all economic segments of the community. The Housing Element was developed to establish a coordinated and comprehensive strategy for promoting the production of safe, decent, and affordable housing for all current and future residents of Holtville. The 6th-Cycle Housing Element establishes policies that will guide the City’s decision-making process and establishes an implementation program to achieve housing goals through the year 2029. Please refer to Section 6 – Housing Element Progress for additional information on the City of Holtville 6th Cycle Housing Element.
SECTION 5 – COMMUNITY PROFILE UPDATE
Holtville’s future is linked to its growth. Long-range planning can ensure continuity between development and the community’s vision, goals, and policies. New patterns of development can sustain and enhance Holtville’s economic viability and livability. To assist decisionmakers in its General Plan review and analysis, this section presents a record of Holtville’s growth since the adoption of the General Plan in 2017. The data in Tables 5 through 8 are taken from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimate Data Profiles, Estimates E-5 and E-8 from the California Department of Finance, and the California Department of Education’s Data Quest for school enrollment data. The tables provide statistics for Holtville on population and household, education and employment, and job sector characteristics respectively.
Table 5
City of Holtville Population and Household Characteristics 2017-2023 Characteristic* 2017 2019 2021 2023
Population 6,355 6,527 5,672 5,606
Hispanic (%) 83 82 83 85
Non-Hispanic White (%) 16 17 14 13
Non-Hispanic Asian (%) 0 0 1 1
Non-Hispanic African
American (%) 1 1 2 1
Non-Hispanic Other Race (%) 0 0 0 0
Median Age 26.5 32.9 35.3 37.0
Household Size 3.91 3.88 3.74 3.51
Median Household Income ($) 43,341 46,161 45,759 63,438 Median Household Income
Imperial County ($) 44,779 47,622 49,078 56,393
*ACS 5 Year Estimates 2017, 2019, 2021, & 2023
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Table 6
City of Holtville Housing Characteristics 2017-2023
Characteristic 2017 2019 2021 2023
Number of Housing Units* 1,627 1,682 1,518 1,579
Owner Occupied (%)* 56.5 58.1 50 51.9
Renter Occupied (%)* 43.5 41.9 50 48.1
Single-Family Units (%)** 71 71 71 69
Multi-Family Units (%)** 19 19 19 21
Mobile Homes (%)** 10 10 10 10
Built After 1960 (%)* 88 85 85 85
Median Owner-Occupied Home
Value ($)* 160,800 166,800 173,300 328,600
Renters Paying 30% or more of gross
monthly income (%)* 58 35 42 32
Homeowners Paying 30% or more of
gross monthly income (%)* 22 27 29 15
*ACS 5 Year Estimates 2017, 2019, 2021, & 2023, **CA Dept. Finance E-5 and E-8 Estimates Table 7
City of Holtville Educational Characteristics 2017-2023 Characteristic 2017 2019 2021 2023
Public School Student Enrollment (K-12)* 1,554 1,573 1,595 1,582 High School Graduate or Higher (%)** 58 67 62 64
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%)** 10 10 9 11
Graduate or Professional Degree (%)** 6 7 7 7
*Data Quest, **ACS 5 Year Estimates 2017, 2019, 2021, & 2023 Table 8
City of Holtville Employment Characteristics 2017-2023
Sector* 2017 2019 2021 2023
Employed Population 16 years and over 2,057 2,001 1,901 1,949 Education 340 385 262 325
Retail 190 113 124 109
Recreation 152 204 214 199
Public Administration 182 205 219 242
Construction 100 83 90 104
Transportation 77 145 168 128
Manufacturing 133 55 33 11
Finance 111 113 14 29
Professional 224 151 105 99
Wholesale 56 131 202 205
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Information 0 0 0 0
Agriculture 436 380 435 469
Other 56 36 35 29
Drove Alone to Work (%) 77 83 81 79
Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes) 26.2 23.2 23.3 23.8
Median Earnings ($) 31,022 33,073 30,811 38,906
Unemployment (%) 16.9 17.8 15.6 9.6
*ACS 5 Year Estimates 2017, 2019, 2021, & 2023
SECTION 6 – HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS
State law requires that each jurisdiction in California includes a Housing Element in its General Plan that establishes specific actions, objectives, and timelines for meeting its state mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for each income level. The RHNA is provided to jurisdictions in eight-year cycles. The current cycle is Cycle 6, which covers the time period of 2021 through 2029. Every year the city prepares an annual Housing Element Progress Report that it submits to California Housing & Community Development (HCD) and State Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Table 9 on the following page is the City’s progress in meeting the current RHNA 6th Cycle (October 15, 2021 to October 15, 2029). Table 12 reports on the city’s progress in implementing its housing related programs, taken from the summary of the 2024 Housing Element Annual Report. The 2024 Housing Element Annual Report also includes newly required data on the number of applications submitted to the city, the production of housing units, the number of applications that were approved by the Planning Commission or City Council, and the number of building permits that were issued. The intention is to monitor whether cities are limiting housing production through their approval processes by comparing the number of housing units applied for to the number of housing units that were constructed. Table 10 shows that 51 residential units have been approved for development and are in the near future construction pipeline.
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Table 9
City of Holtville Cycle 6 RHNA Progress (Planning Period 10/15/21 to 10/15/2029) Income Level RHNA
Allocation 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
Units to
Date
Total
Remaining
RHNA
Very Low
Deed
Restricted 41
- - - -
76 - Non-Deed
Restricted - - 32 44
Low
Deed
Restricted 33
- - - -
8 25 Non-Deed
Restricted 2 - 1 5
Moderate
Deed
Restricted 26
- - - -
1 25 Non-Deed
Restricted - 1 - -
Above
Moderate 71 - - 2 2 4 67
Total RHNA 171
Total Units 2 1 35 51 89 117
Table 10
Submitted Housing Entitlement Applications 2024 Summary Total Housing Entitlement Applications 7
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received 51 Total Housing Units Approved 51
Total Pending Approval 0
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Table 11
2024 City of Holtville Housing Development Applications Submitted Project Identifier Proposed Units Affordability by Household Income Level APN Address Very Low
Deed
Restricted
Very Low
Non-Deed
Restricted
Low Deed
Restricted
Low NonDeed
Restricted
Moderate
Deed
Restricted
Moderate
Non-Deed
Restricted
Above
Moderate
Total
Proposed
Units
Total
Approved
Units
045-202-003 663 Cedar
Avenue - - - 1 - - - 1 1
045-273-021 520 Figueroa
Avenue - - - - - - 1 1 1
045-131-005 829 Fern
Avenue Unit B - - - 1 - - - 1 1
045-221-032 524 East 7th
Street - - - 1 - - - 1 1
045-610-025 820 East 5th
Street - - - 1 - - 1 2 2
045-354-010 817 East 7th
Street - - - 1 - - - 1 1
045-284-013 410 Pine
Avenue - 44 - - - - - 44 44
Table 12
City of Holtville Housing Element Program Implementation Name of Program Objective Status of Program
Implementation
First-Time Homebuyer
Program
The City will actively search for and apply for funds every two years in order to continue implementing the First-Time
Homebuyer program. The City will also provide pamphlets for The City is searching for
funding opportunities.
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City of Holtville Housing Element Program Implementation Name of Program Objective Status of Program
Implementation
the program at City Hall and the local library at the start of 2022.
If funds are awarded the City will hold workshops for first-time homebuyers. The City expects to assist a minimum of 68
residents by 2025.
Self-Help Housing
Program
The City will continue to contact Campesinos Unidos and any nonprofits outside the region that participate in self-help projects that may be interested in pursuing a local project at least every two years during the planning period. Once
interested nonprofit developers are identified, the city will support and assist in the applications for funding.
The City is in the process of
contacting nonprofit
organizations.
RHS Housing and
Community Facilities
Programs, (Section 502)
Direct Loans
When funding is available, the City will work with HCFP administrators to promote the Direct Loan program to local residents and developers in order to increase the
homeownership opportunities of lower-income households.
The City will work toward a goal of providing home loans through HCFP to five households during the planning period. The City will promote the program by providing brochures at City Hall and the public library.
The City is in the process of
contacting HCFP
administrators.
RHS Housing and
Community Facilities
Programs, (Section 502)
Guaranteed Loan
The City will work with HCFP administrators to promote the Guaranteed Loan program to residents and developers in order to increase the homeownership opportunities of lower-income households. Within six months of adoption of this element, the City will meet with HCFP administrators and obtain information program brochures for residents and interested developers that can be distributed through the mail. The City will work toward The City is in the process of
contacting HCFP
administrators.
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Implementation
the goal of providing home loan guarantees through the HCFP to five households during the planning period. In addition, brochures will be made available at City Hall and the public library. The City will increase its advertising efforts to inform residents of the program’s existence. Advertising methods will involve the disbursement of informational pamphlets in public facilities and the inclusion of flyers on the City’s website.
Pursue Key Federal
Funding Sources for
Affordable Housing
The City will coordinate with developers starting in June 2022 to continue supporting or pursuing additional funding sources for affordable housing developments in the city. It is vital that the City acquire funding for future developments to meet the anticipated demand of all the previously mentioned
populations. The City will look to secure funding by the end of 2023. Efforts and successes will be incorporated into the City’s annual reports.
The City applied for Local
Partnership Program (LPP)
funding to help with the
development of a new
affordable multi-family project
and continues to search for
new funding opportunities.
Housing for Extremely
Low-Income Households
Upon developer interest, the City will apply for funding as Notices of Funding Availability are released and will provide assistance as projects are processed through the Planning Department. Given the importance of this program, the City will annually reach out to potential developers and search for funding sources starting on June 2022. This process will be repeated on a yearly basis.
The City of Holtville applied for
and was granted funding from
the Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (PLHA) Program to
help fund the Pine Crossing
apartment complex.
Provide Assistance for
Persons with
The City will develop an outreach program before the end of 2022 to assist persons with development disabilities and annually monitor demand for services within the city. The City The City is in the process of
developing an outreach
program and is coordinating
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Implementation
Developmental
Disabilities
will contact potential developers on a yearly basis to discuss possible developments for persons with disabilities and ensure that all development projects are suitable for persons with disabilities. The City will actively seek and apply for funding sources to assist homeowners with retrofitting on a yearly basis. The goal will be to work with local nonprofits to meet the demand for disability services in Holtville and have all existing deteriorating homes retrofitted by 2029.
with housing developers about
searching for funding
opportunities.
Provide Assistance for
Elderly Housing
While there have been no signs of the developer halting the development of the Sunset Rose Senior Apartments, the City will maintain contact with AMG and Associates and coordinate with them in order to ensure the development of phase two of Sunset Rose. The City will also actively search for grants to help promote the production of additional units throughout the city.
The City expects to have the Sunset Rose Senior Apartments completed by the end of 2023. Additional goals will be to work with local nonprofit organizations to help provide assistance to at least 50 percent of elderly households by 2025 and 100 percent by 2029.
The City of Holtville has
completed the building permit
process for the Sunset Rose
apartments which will add 42
affordable elderly housing
units to the housing stock.
Large Households The City will contact developers to gather input on the feasibility of developing multiple large family units. Based on developer input, the City will look at the possibility of offering incentives for the production of these units. Given that over 10 percent of households are overcrowded, and 70 percent of the existing households are family households, it is imperative that the City The City has spoken with AMG
& Associates and continues to
speak with new developers
about the construction of large
units.
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City of Holtville Housing Element Program Implementation Name of Program Objective Status of Program
Implementation
begin gathering developer input and conduct a full evaluation no later than June 2022 and continue contact through 2029. The City expects to have developers of future multi-family projects agree to make at least 10 percent of all units consist of large units. Through this objective, the number of overcrowded and severely overcrowded households is expected to be eliminated by 2029.
Farmworker Housing The City will cooperate with local organizations such as Campesinos Unidos to develop a farmworker assistance
program. If a suitable program is already in place, the City will work with Campesinos Unidos to modify the program to assist as many farmworkers as possible. The City will contact
organizations starting in June 2022 and have a program
implemented by the start of 2023.
The City is in the process of
contacting Campesinos
Unidos and is working with a
developer to assist in the
construction of a new
affordable farmworker housing
project.
Special Needs
Households
The City will coordinate with potential developers starting on June 2022 to help address the unique needs of special needs households in future developments. The City will also pursue funding sources on a yearly basis to help provide nonprofits with the resources needed to assist these households.
The City met with housing
developers interested in
developing affordable housing
projects in Holtville.
Tax Credit Rental Projects City of Holtville staff will coordinate with current and prospective developers to pursue tax credits to fund the construction of multi-family rental units in the city as applications are completed. The City plans to have at least one new multi-family project funded through federal funding The City is coordinating with
the developers of two multifamily apartment complexes
and assisting them with their
tax credit applications.
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Implementation
sources by 2029. An analysis on the program’s effectiveness will be conducted on a 4-year basis.
Mixed-Uses
Developments
The City will work with developers interested in commercial developments within the Downtown zone on the feasibility of mixed-use developments. Through this cooperation, the City expects to prevent the loss of downtown sites to commercial only developments and increase the affordable housing stock.
Discussions will begin in June 2022 and continue throughout the 6th Housing Element Cycle.
The City continues to
coordinate with developers on
the feasibility of mixed-use
developments.
Housing Rehabilitation
Program
The City will review and amend its Housing Rehabilitation program guidelines by the end of 2021. When funding is
available, the City will assist lower-income households over the 2021–2029 planning period. The goal will be accomplished by pursuing aggressively both funds and applicants for the program. The City will apply to the HCD for CDBG and HOME funds through the state’s annual funding cycle as Notices of Funding Availability are released. The City will also improve its advertisement of the program in order to encourage more residents to utilize the program. The goal will be to eliminate half of the households with one of the four housing problems by 2025 and eliminate all households with one of the four housing problems by 2029. An analysis of the time it takes to rehabilitate each home, and the estimated earned value will be made to determine program effectiveness and make modifications as needed. Additional attention will be placed on the central and The City is in the process of
reviewing its rehabilitation
program.
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Implementation
northwestern region since that is where most of the older homes are located.
Mobile Home Park
Assistance (Park Owners)
The City will aid mobile home park owners by referring them to the available County mobilehome programs, such as the
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. The City will provide information on the City’s website regarding the County’s available programs.
The City has not received any
inquiries from interested
owners and is working on an
informational flyer to post on
the website.
Weatherization Program The City will assist with improving housing affordability through the reduction of energy costs and promote weatherization services. Specifically, the City will continue to advertise the weatherization program utility bills, as well as provide information on the City’s web page and at City Hall. The City will require energy-efficient appliances in all city-sponsored housing projects.
The City currently has fliers for
the program at City Hall and is
working on including them to
utility bills and the city
website.
Section 8 Rental
Assistance
Certificate/Voucher
Program
The City of Holtville will work with IVHA to provide regular training for landlords on requirements under fair housing law.
The city will also work with IVHA to help conserve and expand the78 existing rent subsidies for very low-income households in the city, and support IVHA’s efforts in pursuing additional allocation of Section 8 funds. Support may take the form of providing letters of support to be included in the IVHA’s application package to HUD, and the city’s commitment to assist IVHA with noticing requirements within 3 years, 12 months, and 6 months of the affordability expiration date per Government Codes 65863.10, 65863.11, and 65863.13. The
The City of Holtville is in the
process of communicating
with IVHA.
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City of Holtville Housing Element Program Implementation Name of Program Objective Status of Program
Implementation
City expects to begin assisting IVHA by June 2022 to see an increase of at least 10 to 20 vouchers by 2024. The City will also decrease displacement and improve housing mobility by
increasing the number of vouchers in Holtville and by helping low-income families, elderly, and disabled persons use housing vouchers to move from low opportunity neighborhoods to
neighborhood that are much better resourced.
Preservation of Publicly
Assisted Low-Income
Housing
The City will assist the IVHA as needed if conversion of the 42 existing units is initiated.
The City is in the process of
contacting the property owner.
Land Use Plan Update The City will continue to monitor its sites inventory on an annual basis to ensure there is adequate land to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
The City has sufficient
capacity to meet its regional
housing needs for the 6th
Housing Element Cycle.
Building Code
Enforcement
The City will adopt updates to the California Building Code for adoption prior to 2023 and revise as necessary thereafter. The City of Holtville will continue to ensure development standards are met and inspect older properties for damage on a yearly basis. The City will also notify property owners of its Housing Rehabilitation program and of any other potential resources that may be available to assist them in the elimination of any unsafe living conditions resulting from structural deterioration.
The City expects to reduce the number of households with severe housing problems from 27 percent to zero by the end of the 6th Housing Element Cycle.
The City building department
utilizes the most recent
California Building Code and
continues to monitor
properties in Holtville to
ensure development
standards are met.
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Implementation
Water and Sewer Priority The City will establish specific procedures to grant priority water and sewer service to developments with units affordable to lower-income households per Government Code 65589.7.
The City will establish and utilize these procedures prior to January of 2022.
Procedures have already been
implemented.
School Bus Routes Starting on June 2022, the City will contact the Holtville Unified School District to ensure that the central region in the city has an established bus route. If an adequate bus route is already in place, the City will maintain contact with HUSD to ensure that school bus services are provided for all future developments.
The process will be repeated each time a multi-family
development is proposed. The main goal will be to increase the education score of the central region to make it on par with the rest of the city. Educational scores will be analyzed each year to ensure the program’s effectiveness and make modifications if necessary.
All existing properties currently
have access to a school bus
route.
Air Quality The City of Holtville will work with ICAPCD to develop an awareness program informing residents of the air quality and of the AQI tool that provides residents with the daily air quality.
The City is in the process of
contacting ICAPCD to
advertise the air quality in the
County.
Displacement The City will contact IVHA to work on developing a program to assist and connect lower-income residents with affordable housing opportunities by the end of 2022. Promote the
availability of this service and other fair housing information on the City’s website by the end of 2023.
The City is in the process of
contacting IVHA to develop a
program.
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City of Holtville Housing Element Program Implementation Name of Program Objective Status of Program
Implementation
Fair Housing The City will continue to refer fair housing complaints to the CRLA or the Civil Rights Division of HUD as appropriate. The City will also look to implement an informational campaign by June 2022 specifically targeting fair housing complaints within the city. The City will also continue to promote equal housing laws, housing programs, and resources through educational and marketing material attached to building permits, code violations, utility bills, City Hall, city website and the public library. Input from low-income and households with disabilities will also be collected through cooperation with local nonprofits, interviews with stakeholders, and questionnaires. The data will be collected once every 4 years in order to gain an
understanding of the needs of lower- income and special needs households. The data will also be utilized to update future iterations of the Housing Element.
The City did not receive a
housing complaint in 2024 and
is working on developing an
informational campaign.
Homelessness Referral
Program
The City will continue to participate in the Imperial Valley Regional Task Force on Homelessness and provide volunteer notices to residents for the Imperial Valley Continuum of Care Councils’ annual Point in Time Count.
The City already contacts the
Continuum of Care
Commission and will continue
to do so throughout the 6th
Housing Element Cycle.
Performance Monitoring
Program
The City will monitor program success and shortfalls on an annual basis, starting April 2022. The report’s findings will be presented to the Holtville City Council for discussion and action, if necessary.
The City has yet to find any
shortfalls with the current
housing element programs.
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Implementation
Conditional Use Permit
Process
Annually monitor starting June 2022. The City did not receive any Conditional Use Permit
applications in 2024.
Accessory Dwelling
Units/Second Units
Concurrently with the adoption of the Housing Element, the City will evaluate its second unit ordinance for compliance with Government Code Section 65852.2 and make changes as
appropriate, including making provisions for converting existing space to second units and revising findings of approval to be ministerial (e.g., neighborhood character) and ongoing
technical assistance as projects are processed through the Planning Department. The City plans to implement said
changes by February 2023.
An ordinance update was
prepared and approved by the
Planning Commission on
November 19, 2024, and was
approved by the City Council
in January 2025.
Density Bonus The City will update its Zoning Ordinance to comply with Senate Bill 728 prior to February of 2023. These changes will be made concurrently with the Zoning Ordinance update listed on Program Number 29.
An ordinance update was
prepared and approved by the
Planning Commission on
November 19, 2024, and was
approved by the City Council
in January 2025.
Zoning Ordinance Update Concurrently with the adoption of the Housing Element, the City will evaluate its Zoning Ordinance for compliance with Government Code Section 65583 and make the changes stated above by February 2023.
An ordinance update was
prepared and approved by the
Planning Commission on
November 19, 2024, and was
approved by the City Council
in January 2025.
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Implementation
Maximum Allowed
Densities
The City of Holtville will review all developer inquiries about higher densities at the end of every year. Once all inquiries are compiled, an analysis on the maximum allowed densities will be conducted and an Ordinance to increase the densities will be adopted if found to be a deterrent to the production of affordable housing. This analysis will be conducted on a yearly basis. If very little inquiries are received, the number will be added to next year’s analysis.
The City did not receive any
inquiries from developers
looking to develop past the
maximum allowed densities.
Maximum Lot Coverage The City of Holtville will review the maximum allowed lot density for R-3 zones and make updates to remove the constraint to housing production.
An ordinance update was
prepared and approved by the
Planning Commission on
November 19, 2024, and was
approved by the City Council
in January 2025.
Attachment B – Resolution 25-08
RESOLUTION NO. 25-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLTVILLE ADOPTING THE DRAFT 2024 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that cities and counties submit an annual progress report (APR) on the General Plan and progress on its implementation to the City Council, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) each year; and WHEREAS, the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report was prepared to ensure the City of Holtville remains in compliance with California Government Code Section 65400; and
WHEREAS, the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report was reviewed by the Planning Commission during a regularly scheduled meeting held on February 18, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, analyzing the information submitted by staff and considering any written and oral comments received, motioned to recommend approval of the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report was reviewed by the City Council during a regularly scheduled meeting held on March 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, analyzing the information submitted by staff and considering any written and oral comments received, the City Council of the City of Holtville considered all facts relating to the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Holtville as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct; and B) That the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report is exempt from CEQA via Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines for Implementation under the California Code of Regulations; and
C) That the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report is consistent with the intent of the City of Holtville General Plan; and
D) That based on the evidence presented at the March 10, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council hereby adopts the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by City Council of the City of Holtville at a regularly scheduled meeting held on this 10th day of March 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________
Mike Goodsell, Mayor
Attest: ___________________________
Yvette Rios, City Clerk
1 City Council/CM Reports (03-10’25)
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: March 7, 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 has continued to meet virtually with the architect and subconsultants on various issues over the past few weeks.
Staff met with representatives of USDA Rural Development in late 2024 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 2024 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. One salient proposal was received on which Council requested further research. A representative of that firm met with staff onsite in January, then spoke with Council at the meeting that evening. The firm, CrisCom Company, was engaged in February to represent the City in pursuing funding. A two-year agreement was approved. We are working to set a kickoff meeting in the next few weeks to identify priorities of the City.
Meeting Date 03/10/25
Item Number 5 a
Approvals .
City Manager
Finance
City Attorney
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Annual Financial Audit – the City’s auditors from Moss, Levy, and Hartzheim are expected onsite this Monday, 3/10. The CM has once again had to set aside most other tasks over the past few weeks to prepare for and function as the lead on this required activity. Hopefully activities go smoothly and staff can transition back into normal activity in the next few weeks.
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 the entire system is in good condition, requiring maintenance rather than rehabilitation or reconstruction. 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 throughout the City. Slurry seal began on select blocks on Monday, 3/2, and will continue for several weeks.
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 needed 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 CM met with IID last week to discuss their upcoming billing for the work done on the project and what amount would be left for the City to recoup for our expenditures. It is evident that IID came in under the construction estimate and there is opportunity for the City to recoup the bulk of its cash outlay for the project.
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 in January to develop the RFP for this project for release in March.
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 March.
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 3 City Council/CM Reports (03-10’25)
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. Council has requested that this issue be moved up in the queue and this be addressed shortly.
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. 95% plans were received on Monday, 2/10, with some minor adjustments still needed. 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 was held in February – we are awaiting a few studies to proceed with the next steps in finalizing design and procuring funding. The City has been working with the Institute for Local Government on support for various projects, so they met with RP last week to eventually assist with procuring construction grants when the time arises.
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BUILDING DEPT - The City has issued 14 building permits in 2025. A list of permits issued by month is available on the City’s website at https://www.holtville.ca.gov/building-planning/building-and-planning/buildingdepartment/ 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 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 had made a drawdown on funding, however, the ownership group has been somewhat unresponsive as the project sat in limbo for some time. An extension on their CUP was requested and was granted by Planning Commission in May, 2024, then a pre-construction meeting with the developer and City was finally held in January. A foundation has been poured and vertical construction is in progress with the Building Inspector is overseeing.
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. A phone conference was held with the developer and staff and discuss some issues regarding requirements of the City, then the CM met with the Construction superintendent multiple times this week to finalize City requirements. 5 City Council/CM Reports (03-10’25)
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 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 :
∙ 02/24/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 02/24/25 Meeting w/ RE/CM of Citywide Streets Project Project Sites ∙ 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 ∙ 02/26/25 BOOST Assistance Strategy Session Web Conference ∙ 02/26/25 W Ninth Street Undergrounding Project Wrap-up Meeting IID Offices (Imperial) ∙ 02/27/25 Meeting w/ Sunset Rose/Pine Crossing Construction Supervisor Fourth & Pine ∙ 02/28/25 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 02/28-03/16/25 California Mid-Winter Fair
Valley Gras IV Fairgrounds (Imperial, CA)
∙ 03/03/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 03/06/25 Discussion w/ City Planner re: Various Projects Phone Conference UPCOMING EVENTS :
∙ 03/10/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 03/10/25 Holtville City Council Meeting City Hall
∙ 03/10 - 03/13/25 MLH Auditors Onsite City Hall
∙ 03/11/25 BOOST Assistance Strategy Session
∙ 03/12/25 ICTC Management/CCMA Meetings ICTC Offices (EC) ∙ 03/13/25 IV Service Club Luncheon IV Fairgrounds (Imperial) ∙ 03/14/25 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 03/17/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 03/17/25 Holtville Planning Commission Meeting City Hall 03/18/25 Onboarding Meeting with TeamCalifornia Video Conference ∙ 03/19/25 IV Foreign Trade Zone Meeting IC Workforce Development (EC) ∙ 03/20/25 IRDF Community Relations Meeting Detention Facility (Calexico Gateway) ∙ 03/20/25 League of Cities Division Dinner (Tentative) Site TBD ∙ 03/20/25 Holtville Farmers Market & Street Fair Holt Park ∙ 03/21/25 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 03/24/25 Holtville City Council Meeting City Hall
∙ 03/25/25 Alamo River Trail (Wetlands Spur) Check-in Meeting Web Conference ∙ 04/03 - 04/06/25 CA FFA Leadership Conference Sacramento, CA ∙ 05/01 - 05/02/25 SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly JW Marriott (Palm Desert, CA) ∙ 10/08 - 10/10/25 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
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City of Holtville
Report to Council
Date Issued: March 04, 2025
From: Sergeant Joseph Conkey, Chief of Police
Subject: Holtville Sheriff’s Monthly Report – February 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 February 2025.
Calls for Service:
290 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.
50 23
2 1
Traffic
Traffic Stops
Citations Issued
Traffic Collisions
DUI's
5 c
6 2
2 9
2 0
Criminal Activity
Burglary/Theft
Domestic Violence
Vandalism
Disturbance Calls
Narcotics
Sexual Assault
5 1
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 February 2025. 25-3811 – Disturbance in the 800 Block of Webb Avenue
Reporting person called to report foster child causing a disturbance. Verbal argument over a video game with sibling. Child counseled.
25-3878 – 911 Hang-ups in the 500 Block of East 3rd Street Checked the area and located workers who accidently called. Negative emergency. 25-3927 – 911 in the 600 Block of East Rose Street
Reporting person called to report someone possibly trying to break into her residence.
Negative on anyone trying to break in. After investigation reporting person’s roommate had a warrant for his arrest and was booked into county jail. 25-4003 – Welfare Check in the 900 Block of Holt Avenue Reporting person called to report a verbal argument between her mother and son. Reporting person was out of town and heard argument while talking to her mom on the phone. Deputies arrived and searched the residence for signs of distress, and located a subject hiding in the bathroom who had a warrant for his arrest. Subject was booked into county jail. 25-4049 – Child abuse in the 500 Block of Tamarack Avenue Reporting person called to report her grandson had injuries after being picked up from his father’s house. Deputy spoke to all individuals and contacted Child Protective Services in reference to child having a red mark on his stomach.
25-4145 – Disturbance in the 500 Block of Grape Avenue
6 9
5 10
Miscellaneous
Animal Problem
Alarm Calls
Deputy Requests
Suspicious Calls
Reporting person called to report arguing next door. Deputy arrived and determined male and female were having a verbal argument. Negative physical altercation, individuals were advised of options.
25-4198 – Disturbance in the 900 Block of Holt Avenue
Reporting person called to report a disturbance and that she was missing medication. Deputy arrived and determined that a physical altercation had occurred. Deputy placed the female under arrest and she was booked into county jail for battery. 25-4246 – Disturbance in the 600 Block of Walnut Avenue Reporting person called to report someone screaming in the area. Deputies checked the area and located a small gathering of individual talking loudly. Subject were advised to lower voices or to move inside.
25-4762 – Physical fight in the alley of Pine Avenue and 6th Street.
Several juveniles in a physical fight in the alley. Several juveniles jumped another juvenile.
Subjects fled on foot. Later juveniles were located and one was found to be in possession of brass knuckles. Juvenile was cited and released to parents. Report taken and filed with juvenile probation.
25-4799 – Traffic Stop on 7th and Holt Avenue
Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and through investigation determined the driver was under the influence. Driver was arrested and booked into county jail. 25-5060 – Deceased Person in the 700 Block of Circle Drive Reporting person called to report they found their father inside the residence with a gunshot wound to the head and a pistol lying near him. Investigation revealed subject was grieving the loss of his wife and investigation revealed subject committed suicide. 25-5112 – Traffic Accident in the area of 6th Street and Pine Avenue Driver crashed into a vehicle, which caused two secondary accidents. 4 vehicles total involved. Driver of the vehicle was unlicensed and traveling at a high rate of speed. Driver cited and case filed with DA’s office.
25-5507 – Domestic Violence in the 500 Block of Palo Verde Avenue Reporting person called to report a female being choked in the alleyway. Deputies arrived and located a female who stated she had been choked by her boyfriend. Residence was searched and male subject was not located. He was later found at a neighboring residence and arrested and booked into county jail.
25-6270 – Stolen Vehicle in the 200 Block of Walnut Avenue Reporting person called to report their vehicle stolen from the residence. Vehicle was later located in Yuma, Arizona. Suspect identified and report taken and filed with DA’s Office. 25-7084 – Stolen Vehicle Recovered in the 800 Block of Elm Avenue Received a call from OnStar reporting a stolen vehicle at a residence. Deputy arrived on scene and determined the vehicle was stolen out of Texas. Vehicle was towed as evidence and removed from the system. Appears subject bought the vehicle in Phoenix, Arizona not knowing it was stolen.
Respectfully submitted,
Sergeant Joseph Conkey
City of Holtville
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: March 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 02/19/2025 thru 03/03/2025.
WATER PLANT:
• Control Systems Engineering (Eric Blom) completed installation of new Seametrics 2” insertion flow meter in distribution pump station inlet pipeline in put into service. (see photos) • Water plant staff installed new distribution chlorine injection point downstream of new insertion flow meter as required. (see photo)
WASTEWATER PLANT:
• Wastewater resumed septage waste receiving services after completion of biannual effluent toxicity sampling (bioassay).
Respectfully Submitted,
Frank Cornejo.
Water/Wastewater Chief Operator/Consultant
IV Water Specialists
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New Seameterics 2” insertion flow meter installation point New Seameterics 2” insertion flow meter
Seameterics flow meter signal transmitter installed inside housing New distribution chlorine injection point downstream of new flow meter March 7, 2025
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Public Works Supervisor
Bimonthly Report.
THIS IS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The purpose of this report is to inform the Council of Public Works activities since the last council meeting.
Public Works has been actively working on or completed the following:
• Cleared sewer plugs at various locations in town.
• Repaired water service line leaks.
• Worked with the Sheriffs Department to clean up graffiti at the park and around town. • Cleaning up all burnt salt cedars south of the skate park. • Repaired irrigation pump at Samaha park.
• Fertilized all fields and parks.
• Caught 2 dogs and no cats.
• Installed three I-inch meters.
• Installed two ¾-inch meters.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alejandro Chavez
Public Works Supervisor
City of Holtville
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