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:
Autism Awareness Month
Gloria Brambila - Mother, Volunteer Advocate
SitelogiQ
Josh Steeber, Local Government Relations Executive
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.
CITY CLERK RE: Verification of Posting of the Agenda Friday, March 21, 2025 Monday, March 24, 2025
The Holtville City Council values your input if there is an issue on which you wish to be heard, for both items listed on the agenda and for items of general concern. The Mayor reserves the right to place a limit on each person's comments. Any public comments must include the individual's name and address for the record. Personal attacks on individuals and/or comments which are slanderous or CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
INVOCATION:
PROCLAMATION:
PRESENTATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 10, 2025. b. Current Demands #47829 through #47866.
REPORTS of OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES and COMMUNIQUES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-09 Authorizing an Expenditure of Sewer Enterprise Funds for Replacement of Biolac Aeration Diffuser Membranes at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Nick Wells, City Manager b. Discussion/Related Action Authorizing Staff to Apply for the Imperial Irrigation District (IID)'s Public Green Space Grant Program to Plant Trees in Holtville Nick Wells, City Manager
INFORMATION ONLY: None
STAFF REPORTS
a. City Manager Report - Nick Wells
b. Finance Supervisor - Chandler Sinclair Not submitted c. Fire Chief - Alex Silva
d. Water/Wastewater Supervisor - Frank Cornejo Not submitted 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 21, 2025. 03/24/25
1. The items on the Consent Agenda are to be approved without comment. Should any Council Member or member of the public wish to discuss any item, they may request that the item be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the NEW Business agenda.
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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, March 10, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Civic Center. Mayor Mike Goodsell was present, as were Council Members Murray Anderson, John Munger, Mike Pacheco, and Vanessa Ramirez. Also present were Police Chief Joe Conkey, City Treasurer George Morris, City Attorney Steve Walker, City Manager Nick Wells, and City Clerk Yvette Rios.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
The Closed Session meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM. by Mayor Mike Goodsell.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager/City Attorney
No Reportable Action Taken
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
(Government Code Section 54957)
City Manager Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
CITY COUNCIL OPEN SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
Mayor Goodsell called the Open Session meeting to order at 6:05 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, March 7, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Walker reported that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Debbie Fjelsted (721 Fig Avenue) came to bring attention to the vintage street lamps around Holt Park.
She reported that the cover of the lamp in front of the Holtville Chamber building is leaning. Ms. Fjelsted explained that a different lamp in the park was in a similar state and the lamp cover fell off and broke.
To preserve the historical lamps and prevent any hazards, she proposed that the cover be tightened.
Christine Lowry (876 Ash Avenue) wished to voice concerns over the effect of high winds in her neighborhood. She reported that a vacant dirt lot near her street has an abundance of brush and tumbleweeds that blow into the street and the yards of residents. The tumbleweeds are very large and she believes they are a fire hazard. She wondered if the Council could compel the property owner to clear the lot of tumbleweeds. Mayor Goodsell informed her that the vacant lot is in the County's jurisdiction. and recommended that she speak with her local rep, Division 5 Supervisor, John Hawk.
1. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA: Ms. Ward
a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Monday, February 24, 2025. b. Current Demands #47775 through #47828
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THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 10, 2025
Approvals
A motion was made by Mr. Pacheco and seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Munger, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMUNIQUES:
Ms. Rios reported that there is a Farmers Market next Thursday and a Planning Commission meeting on Monday.
Mr. Wells reported that he has been working extensively on accounting duties in preparation of the audit. He has attended meetings for the Streets Maintenance and West Ninth Street projects. Sidewalk pavement will start soon along West Ninth Street. He attended the IC Fair and will go again on Friday.
Mr. Walker reported that he celebrated his birthday recently, which he shares with Mr. Wells.
Mrs. Ramirez reported that she attended the IC Fair, where her sons both won awards for projects.
Mr. Anderson participated in the IC Fair with the InnerCare booth, allowing him the opportunity to network with elected officials such as US Senator Adam Schiff. He took the opportunity to bring awareness to the need for funding for the Public Safety Building. He will be attending the State of the County Address on Thursday.
Mr. Pacheco reported that he will also attend the State of the County Address on Thursday and asked Mr. Wells a question regarding the progress of the Pine Crossing Apartments.
Mr. Munger will also attend the State of the County Address on Thursday Mr. Morris had nothing to report.
Chief Conkey summarized criminal activity statistics for past month and outlined notable incidents.
He announced that this past Friday he was promoted to Lieutenant and will hold a meeting tomorrow regarding his replacement for Sargeant/Police Chief. He was congratulated by the Council.
Mayor Goodsell reported that he attended a groundbreaking with ICTC for an Intermodal Transportation Center in Calexico. He will attend a SCAG meeting next week and the State of the County Address on Thursday. He wanted to congratulate the HFD for their successful efforts in saving the structures in the large residential fire the week prior.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
3. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #25-07 Declaring Surplus the City Property at the Southwest Corner of Fourth Street and Chestnut Avenue (APN- 045-633-022-000) Nick Wells, City Manager
Mr. Wells explained that the City possesses a sliver of property at Fourth and Chestnut that must be declared as surplus prior to selling. The property was donated to the City in 2023 and has little to no value and does not afford space for a structure, being that the parcel is too narrow. The property owner of the neighboring lot has made a cash offer to the City with plans to add a structure to the property. The proposed action to declare the lot as surplus will lead to an eventual sale, resulting in income to the General Fund.
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, Munger, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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
Francisco Barba, Associate Planner, came in place of Mr. Galvan. Mr. Barba provided a PowerPoint presentation with a detailed outline of progress for all sections of the City's General Plan. He explained that at the recent Planning Commission meeting in February, the Commission passed Resolution PC 25-01, recommending the approval of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Council.
The Council unanimously agreed to adopt the draft 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
A motion was made by Mr. Pacheco and seconded by Mr. Goodsell to approve the action as presented.
The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Munger, Pacheco, Ramirez, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. INFORMATION ONLY: None
5. STAFF REPORTS:
a. City Manager Report - Nick Wells
b. Finance Supervisor - Chandler Sinclair Not submitted c. Police Chief - Joe Conkey
d. Water/Wastewater Consultant - Frank Cornejo
e. Public Works Supervisor - Alex Chavez
7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Goodsell adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Mike Goodsell, Mayor
Yvette Rios, City Clerk
6. Items for Future Meetings: Presentation from SitelogiQ City of Holtville Check Register - DETAILS REPORT Page: 1 Live 4.17.2022 Check Issue Dates: 3/1/2025 - 3/19/2025 Mar 19, 2025 08:50AM 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 47829
03/11/2025 47829 8x8, INC. 4877967 12-31620-4425 54.06 54.06 TELEPHONE 03/11/2025 47829 8x8, INC. 4877967 11-31510-44250 54.06 54.06 TELEPHONE 03/11/2025 47829 8x8, INC. 4877967 10-14020-4425 54.05 54.05 TELEPHONE 03/11/2025 47829 8x8, INC. 4877967 10-12001-4425 54.05 54.05 TELEPHONE 03/11/2025 47829 8x8, INC. 4877967 10-12003-4425 54.05 54.05 TELEPHONE Total 47829: 270.27
47830
03/11/2025 47830 A1 GOLF CARS 6362 10-22080-4430 440.00 440.00 BATTERY REPAIR Total 47830: 440.00
47831
03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E97057 10-22080-4420 81.86 81.86 EXTENSION CORD 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E97711 10-22080-4420 12.90 12.90 VELCRO 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E97860 10-22080-4420 24.09 24.09 BOTTLED WATER 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E97913 10-22080-4420 76.32 76.32 PVC PIPES 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E98134 10-22080-4420 86.15 86.15 BATTERY 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E98317 10-22080-4420 96.95 96.95 BATTERY 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E98384 10-22080-4416 8.61 8.61 PACKING TAPE 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E98392 10-22080-4421 29.08 29.08 PICK UP TOOL 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E98649 10-22080-4420 46.30 46.30 BATTERIES, FLAGS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E99063 10-22080-4420 60.32 60.32 GLOVES 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E99398 10-22080-4420 26.48 26.48 KITHCEN BAGS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E99700 10-22080-4420 19.34 19.34 KEYS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE E99753 10-22080-4420 7.71 7.71 ID TAG RINGS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F00011 10-31158-44200 175.09 175.09 GOVEE LIGHTS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F00811 10-21070-4420 50.63 50.63 DOG FOOD FOR POUND 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F00868 10-31140-44200 1.75 1.75 BOLTS, NUTS, WASHERS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F00988 10-31150-44200 96.91 96.91 SPRINKLER SUPPLIES 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F01052 10-31150-44200 77.48 77.48 COUPLING, PVC 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F01208 10-31140-44200 64.61 64.61 PADLOCKS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F01397 11-31520-44200 21.52 21.52 SCREWS, WG KILLER 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F01430 10-31150-44200 110.77 110.77 SHOVELS, NOZZLE, COUPLERS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F01649 10-31150-44200 46.28 46.28 WIRE CONN, ELBOW PVC 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02244 10-31140-44200 13.05 13.05 SCREW NUTS GREASE 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02393 10-31150-44200 152.37 152.37 SHADE, BERMUDA 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02400 10-31150-44200 17.22 17.22 FUSE CART 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02405 10-31150-44200 25.85 25.85 LINE PRO 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02409 10-31150-44200 14.00 14.00 LED PAR 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02555 10-31140-44200 9.69 9.69 CLOTHESLN CTN 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02603 10-31140-44200 58.62 58.62 BATTERIES 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02660 10-31150-44200 46.32 46.32 SPRINKLER SPIKE 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02692 10-31150-44200 26.93 26.93 GEAR DRIVE SPIKE 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02790 10-31150-44200 93.05 93.05 COUPLERS, PLUGS 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02793 10-31150-44200 23.69 23.69 VALVE BOX ROUND 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02804 10-31140-44200 48.48 48.48 SCRUB PAD 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02805 10-31150-44200 39.86 39.86 AUTOCUT 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02824 10-31150-44200 10.76 10.76 PAINT THINNER 03/11/2025 47831 ACE HARDWARE F02875 10-31150-44200 24.13 24.13 PVC PIPES, SAW 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: 3/1/2025 - 3/19/2025 Mar 19, 2025 08:50AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount Total 47831: 1,825.17
47832
03/11/2025 47832 ACME SAFETY & SUP 167160-00 10-22080-4420 194.85 194.85 BANNERS 03/11/2025 47832 ACME SAFETY & SUP 167507-00 10-22080-4420 138.56 138.56 REFLECTOR Total 47832: 333.41
47833
03/11/2025 47833 AFLAC 038673 10-00000-2023 17.17 17.17 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47833 AFLAC 038673 10-00000-2024 8.08 8.08 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47833 AFLAC 186927 10-00000-2024 8.08 8.08 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47833 AFLAC 186927 10-00000-2023 17.17 17.17 INSURANCE PREMIUM Total 47833: 50.50
47834
03/11/2025 47834 AUTO ZONE COMME 0564802672 10-22080-4420 167.92 167.92 DURALAST BATTERY 03/11/2025 47834 AUTO ZONE COMME 0564802672 10-22080-4420 166.22- 166.22- DURALAST BATTERY 03/11/2025 47834 AUTO ZONE COMME 0564807338 10-22080-4420 83.04 83.04 CLEANING SUPPLIES 03/11/2025 47834 AUTO ZONE COMME 5648035836 10-31140-44280 3.22 3.22 NYLON RIVETS Total 47834: 87.96
47835
03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I CB51396-22 12-31610-4430 19.81 19.81 COPPER 03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I CB51397-22 12-31610-4430 183.32 183.32 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAN 03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I CB51408-22 12-31610-4430 39.64 39.64 TOTAL HARDNESS PACKAGE 03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I CB51606-22 11-31520-44301 19.81 19.81 ALUMINUM LAB ANALYSIS 03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I CB51608-22 11-31520-44301 19.81 19.81 ALUMINUM LAB ANALYSIS 03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I CC50091-22 11-31520-44301 761.79 761.79 HALOACEITC ACIDS 03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I CC50166-22 12-31610-4430 183.32 183.32 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAN 03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I LB50047-227 12-31610-4430 33.44 33.44 E.COLI LAB ANALYSIS 03/11/2025 47835 BABCOCK & SONS, I LB50058-227 12-31610-4430 33.44 33.44 E.COLI LAB ANALYSIS Total 47835: 1,294.38
47836
03/11/2025 47836 BOUNDTREE 85653780 10-22080-4420 1,196.31 1,196.31 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Total 47836: 1,196.31
47837
03/11/2025 47837 CORE & MAIN LP W469799 11-31510-44200 4,618.98 4,618.98 PVC SUPPLIES, MACRO HP Total 47837: 4,618.98
47838
03/11/2025 47838 COUNTY MOTOR PA 317261 10-31150-44200 251.97 251.97 BATTERY 03/11/2025 47838 COUNTY MOTOR PA 317327 10-31140-44200 10.23 10.23 COUPLERS Total 47838: 262.20
47839
03/11/2025 47839 COUNTY OF SAN DIE 25HOLTFDN 10-22080-4433 649.00 649.00 FIRE DEPT RADIOS 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: 3/1/2025 - 3/19/2025 Mar 19, 2025 08:50AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 03/11/2025 47839 COUNTY OF SAN DIE 25HOLTFDN 11-31510-44330 14.75 14.75 PUBLIC WORKS RADIOS 03/11/2025 47839 COUNTY OF SAN DIE 25HOLTFDN 12-31620-4433 14.75 14.75 PUBLIC WORKS RADIOS Total 47839: 678.50
47840
03/11/2025 47840 CR&R INCORPORATE FEBRUARY 13-31710-4430 25,674.19 25,674.19 GROSS RECEIPTS 03/11/2025 47840 CR&R INCORPORATE FEBRUARY 10-00000-3145 3,080.90- 3,080.90- FRANCHISE FEES 03/11/2025 47840 CR&R INCORPORATE FEBRUARY 13-00000-3849 1,540.45- 1,540.45- ABA 939 03/11/2025 47840 CR&R INCORPORATE FEBRUARY 10-00000-3848 1,283.71- 1,283.71- VEHICLE IMPACT FEE Total 47840: 19,769.13
47841
03/11/2025 47841 DEPT OF TRANSPOR SL250233 10-31140-44240 143.22 143.22 SIGNALS AND LIGHTING Total 47841: 143.22
47842
03/11/2025 47842 DESERT VALLEY PO 3065 11-31520-44300 540.00 540.00 WTP REPAIRS Total 47842: 540.00
47843
03/11/2025 47843 DRAGON'S EXTERMI 89247697 10-31158-44300 250.00 250.00 MONTHLY PEST Total 47843: 250.00
47844
03/11/2025 47844 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 169758 10-31140-43150 87.50 87.50 SAFETY SERVICES 03/11/2025 47844 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 169758 10-31150-43150 87.50 87.50 SAFETY SERVICES 03/11/2025 47844 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 169758 11-31510-43150 87.50 87.50 SAFETY SERVICES 03/11/2025 47844 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 169758 12-31620-4315 87.50 87.50 SAFETY SERVICES 03/11/2025 47844 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 169758 11-31520-43150 87.50 87.50 SAFETY SERVICES 03/11/2025 47844 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 169758 12-31610-4315 87.50 87.50 SAFETY SERVICES Total 47844: 525.00
47845
03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 10-11011-42310 51.05 51.05 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 10-12001-4231 39.12 39.12 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 10-14020-4231 26.08 26.08 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 10-12003-4231 26.16 26.16 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 10-22080-4231 58.68 58.68 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 10-31140-42310 19.82 19.82 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 10-21070-4231 4.90 4.90 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 10-31150-42310 2.93 2.93 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 11-31530-42310 3.92 3.92 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 11-31510-42310 81.18 81.18 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 11-31520-42310 19.56 19.56 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 12-31610-4231 77.52 77.52 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47845 HARTFORD 4817763732 12-31620-4231 94.95 94.95 INSURANCE PREMIUM Total 47845: 505.87
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: 3/1/2025 - 3/19/2025 Mar 19, 2025 08:50AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 47846
03/11/2025 47846 HOLTVILLE TRIBUNE 0101851 23-80025-4422 409.50 409.50 TRSTLE BRIDGE LEGAL AD Total 47846: 409.50
47847
03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 10-13010-4225 78.03 78.03 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 10-12001-4225 199.57 199.57 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 10-14020-4225 104.04 104.04 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 10-22080-4225 156.06 156.06 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 10-12003-4225 121.54 121.54 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 10-31140-42250 35.11 35.11 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 11-31530-42250 27.31 27.31 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 11-31510-42250 176.50 176.50 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 12-31610-4225 78.04 78.04 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47847 HUMANA 296346500 12-31620-4225 168.75 168.75 INSURANCE PREMIUM Total 47847: 1,144.95
47848
03/11/2025 47848 I.C. SHERIFF'S DEPT 02282025-1 10-21050-4430 8,255.84 8,255.84 DISPATCH SERVICES 03/11/2025 47848 I.C. SHERIFF'S DEPT 02282025-1 10-21040-4430 80,485.41 80,485.41 SHERIFF SERVICES Total 47848: 88,741.25
47849
03/11/2025 47849 IMPERIAL PRINTERS 25-313 10-14020-4416 70.04 70.04 BUSINESS CARDS 03/11/2025 47849 IMPERIAL PRINTERS 25-554 10-14020-4416 26.55 26.55 NAMEPLATE Total 47849: 96.59
47850
03/11/2025 47850 IV WATER SPECIALIS 22525 11-31520-44300 2,325.00 2,325.00 MONTHLY WATER AND WASTEW 03/11/2025 47850 IV WATER SPECIALIS 22525 12-31610-4430 2,325.00 2,325.00 MONTHLY WATER AND WASTEW Total 47850: 4,650.00
47851
03/11/2025 47851 KIMBALL MIDWEST 102971669 10-31140-44200 331.76 331.76 FLANGES Total 47851: 331.76
47852
03/11/2025 47852 L.N. CURTIS & SONS INV914770 10-22080-4420 355.03 355.03 FIRE DEPT EQUIPMENT Total 47852: 355.03
47853
03/11/2025 47853 LEAF 17881130 10-22080-4525 8.53 8.53 PRINTER LEASE Total 47853: 8.53
47854
03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 10-00000-2026 2,054.15 2,054.15 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 10-00000-2027 480.20 480.20 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 10-12001-4240 672.00 672.00 INSURANCE PREMIUM 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: 3/1/2025 - 3/19/2025 Mar 19, 2025 08:50AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 10-14020-4240 255.04 255.04 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 10-22080-4240 351.81 351.81 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 10-12003-4240 199.44 199.44 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 10-31140-42400 122.11 122.11 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 11-31530-42400 32.78 32.78 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 11-31510-42400 469.95 469.95 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 11-31520-42400 399.12 399.12 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 12-31610-4240 466.24 466.24 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47854 MISSIONSQUARE 6310859 12-31620-4240 529.00 529.00 INSURANCE PREMIUM Total 47854: 6,031.84
47855
03/11/2025 47855 MISSIONSQUARE 6748681 10-00000-2029 800.00 800.00 CITY MANAGER RETIREMENT Total 47855: 800.00
47856
03/11/2025 47856 ODP BUSINESS SOL 4019349330 10-22080-4416 146.58 146.58 TONER, FRAME Total 47856: 146.58
47857
03/11/2025 47857 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29043684 10-31150-41400 931.20 931.20 TEMP WORKER PARKS 03/11/2025 47857 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29043685 12-31610-4140 873.00 873.00 TEMP WORKER WWTP 03/11/2025 47857 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29053166 10-31150-41400 1,164.00 1,164.00 TEMP WORKER PARKS 03/11/2025 47857 PEOPLEREADY,INC. 29053167 12-31610-4140 523.80 523.80 TEMP WORKER WWTP Total 47857: 3,492.00
47858
03/11/2025 47858 PURCHASE POWER ( #9843 FEB 2 10-14020-4430 89.74 89.74 POSTAGE 03/11/2025 47858 PURCHASE POWER ( #9843 FEB 2 11-31510-44300 89.74 89.74 POSTAGE 03/11/2025 47858 PURCHASE POWER ( #9843 FEB 2 12-31620-4430 89.75 89.75 POSTAGE Total 47858: 269.23
47859
03/11/2025 47859 QUILL CORPORATIO 42962845 10-11011-44160 23.36 23.36 OFFICE SUPPLIES 03/11/2025 47859 QUILL CORPORATIO 42962845 11-31510-44160 193.80 193.80 OFFICE SUPPLIES 03/11/2025 47859 QUILL CORPORATIO 42962845 12-31620-4416 193.80 193.80 OFFICE SUPPLIES 03/11/2025 47859 QUILL CORPORATIO 42962845 10-14020-4416 39.80 39.80 OFFICE SUPPLIES 03/11/2025 47859 QUILL CORPORATIO 42964288 11-31510-44160 79.19 79.19 TONER CARTRIDGES 03/11/2025 47859 QUILL CORPORATIO 42964288 12-31620-4416 79.19 79.19 TONER CARTRIDGES 03/11/2025 47859 QUILL CORPORATIO 42966244 10-13010-4416 17.88 17.88 CALENDAR Total 47859: 627.02
47860
03/11/2025 47860 REDDY ICE 1060421602 10-22080-4420 130.11 130.11 ICE Total 47860: 130.11
47861
03/11/2025 47861 RICK'S GROUP DIES 31097 10-22080-4428 291.47 291.47 FITTING REPAIRS 03/11/2025 47861 RICK'S GROUP DIES 31131 10-22080-4428 3,886.84 3,886.84 REPAIRED LIGHTS 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: 3/1/2025 - 3/19/2025 Mar 19, 2025 08:50AM Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 03/11/2025 47861 RICK'S GROUP DIES 31173 10-22080-4428 2,326.10 2,326.10 TRUCK REPAIRS 03/11/2025 47861 RICK'S GROUP DIES 31201 10-22080-4428 400.00 400.00 VALVE REPAIRS Total 47861: 6,904.41
47862
03/11/2025 47862 TARGETSOLUTIONS INV110280 10-22080-4313 209.97 209.97 TRAINIG PLATFORM Total 47862: 209.97
47863
03/11/2025 47863 TROJAN TECHNOLO 200/33554 12-31610-4784 73,341.12 73,341.12 UV REPLACEMENT UV3PLUS Total 47863: 73,341.12
47864
03/11/2025 47864 UNDERGROUND SER 220250331 10-31140-44300 43.30 43.30 DIG ALERT FEES Total 47864: 43.30
47865
03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 10-13010-4225 12.51 12.51 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 10-12001-4225 40.45 40.45 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 10-14020-4225 29.19 29.19 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 10-12003-4225 20.43 20.43 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 10-22080-4225 37.53 37.53 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 10-21070-4225 3.13 3.13 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 10-31140-42250 9.63 9.63 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 10-31150-42250 1.88 1.88 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 11-31530-42250 2.50 2.50 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 11-31510-42250 39.29 39.29 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 11-31520-42250 32.53 32.53 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 12-31610-4225 32.94 32.94 INSURANCE PREMIUM 03/11/2025 47865 VISION SERVICE PLA 822317641 12-31620-4225 42.40 42.40 INSURANCE PREMIUM Total 47865: 304.41
47866
03/11/2025 47866 VISUAL EDGE IT, INC. 24AR234799 10-22080-4416 3.62 3.62 PRINTER 03/11/2025 47866 VISUAL EDGE IT, INC. 24AR242916 10-22080-4416 4.86 4.86 PRINTER Total 47866: 8.48
Grand Totals: 220,836.98
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City of Holtville
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: March 18th, 2025
FROM: Frank Cornejo - Waterworks Supervisor
SUBJECT: Proposal for Biolac Membrane Replacement
Holtville Wastewater Treatment Plant
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to inform council of the urgent need to replace the aeration diffuser membranes in the Biolac oxidation basin at City wastewater treatment plant.
The membranes have an expected service life of 3-4 years, were last replaced in 2021. As they age/deteriorate, fine bubble diffusion diminishes, resulting in loss of oxygen transfer and aeration efficiency.
Operations staff noticed recently that dissolved oxygen (D.O.) levels during specific times of the day (morning and afternoon) have dropped below 1 part per million (ppm) for several hours. Ammonia Nitrification plants such as ours must maintain average D.O. levels between 1-3 ppm at all times during aeration. Staff has confirmed that the drops in D.O. levels coincide with the periods of the day when hauled septage waste us from the receiving station is pumped into the treatment plant.
DISCUSSION:
With the summer and warmer seasonal temps arriving soon, which require higher aeration rates, failure to replace the membranes will result in disruption of the nitrification/denitrification cycles, and potential for effluent ammonia noncompliance.
Under the current circumstances, failure to replace the membranes will require the City to discontinue receiving/treating hauled septic waste in order to maintain compliance with NPDES Permit effluent standards.
At present, our facility is the only treatment plant in the Valley that provides this service.
Staff recently contacted a firm (EDI) that specializes in replacing these membranes, and requested a proposal for said services (see attachment).
COST: Supply and Installation of Biolac Diffuser Membranes- $138,800.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proposal provided by EDI for service/replacement of the diffuser membranes, and move forward with this project as soon as possible.
ALTERNATIVES:
1 – Approve the resolution as presented.
2 – Reject the resolution and discontinue septage waste receiving services. 3 – Give staff alternate direction.
HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 25-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AN
EXPENDITURE OF SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF
BIOLAC AERATION DIFFUSER MEMBRANES
AT THE HOLTVILLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, the City of Holtville provides wastewater treatment services to the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Holtville's Sewer Enterprise holds over $3 million in reserves for repairs, maintance and replacements in relation to ongoing operation of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, an off budget expenditure is currently necessary to maintain optimal functionality of the plant, which includes the purchase of a aeration diffuser membranes that have met or exceeded their useful life; and
WHEREAS, Environmental Dynamics International, of Columbia, Missouri, has submitted a quote for $138,800 for replacement of the membranes; and WHEREAS, staff has deemed that proposal to be reasonable for the work to be completed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND AUTHORIZE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of Sewer Enterprise funding for the purchase and installation of the described equipment and directs the City Manager to execute any contract documents necessary for Environmental Dynamics International, of Columbia, Missouri, for the purchase and installation of Biolac aeration diffuser membranes.
2. That the Sewer Enterprise reserve funds are hereby authorized to to be expended amount of $138,800. .
3. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by Holtville City Council at a regular meeting held on this 24th day of March, 2025, by the following roll call vote: 24-Mar AYES: Anderson, Layton, Pacheco, Ward, Goodsell
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Attest: Mike Goodsell, Mayor
Yvette Rios, City Clerk
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ISSUE: calling for an election to be conducted by the
Shall the City Council authorize staff to procced with an application for the IID's Public Green Space Grant Program to plant additional trees in Holtville?
03/24/25
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City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
March 21, 2025
Nick Wells, City Manager
Authorization for Staff to Apply for the Imperial Irrigation District (IID)'s Public Green Space Grant Program to Plant Trees in Holtville Staff Report Format (2025) Page 1 of 1
Public Green Space Grants
IID is now accepting applications for its 2025 Public Green Space Grant Program. Cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits, and community organizations are encouraged to apply.
This initiative, part of IID’s Tree for All program, aims to reduce urban heat, lower temperatures, and beautify local neighborhoods through tree planting. A total of $525,000 in grant funding is available, with individual awards of up to $35,000.
• Grant applications open: February 26, 2025
• Application deadline: May 5, 2025
• Project completion deadline: December 5, 2025
Why Urban Trees Matter
Urban greening provides essential benefits, including:
• Cooling cities – Tree shading can lower temperatures by up to 40°F. • Reducing energy demand – Shaded areas decrease the need for artificial cooling. • Enhancing public spaces – Green areas promote well-being and quality of life.
In 2024, 18 projects across 40 sites across the Imperial and Coachella valleys, bringing much-needed shade and environmental improvement to communities across the region. Planting trees doesn’t just make outdoor spaces more enjoyable—it also helps conserve energy by lowering demand for air conditioning, benefiting both people and the environment.
Grant Eligibility & Application Details
Eligible projects must focus on planting significant shade trees to expand green spaces and strengthen urban forests. Special consideration will be given to projects that enhance parks, recreational spaces, and underserved communities.
While matching funds are not required, applicants that provide cost-sharing contributions will receive bonus points in the review process. Applications will be evaluated by an IID grant review committee.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must complete and submit IID’s grant application form. • Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
• Download the application: Tree For All - Public Green Space Grant Application • Submit applications via email: [email protected] • Questions? Call: 1-760-482-3682
This is a great opportunity to contribute to a greener, cooler future. Apply today and help expand the tree canopy across IID’s service area.
Comply with Power Line Clearance Standards and Learn What to Avoid When Planting Ensure your project complies with safety regulations by reviewing the Required Minimum Line Clearance Standards at the Power Pole. This guidance is crucial for maintaining safe distances from power lines and equipment.
For planting in your proposed green spaces, refer to our list of Things to Avoid When Planting. Proper planning helps prevent future issues with vegetation and infrastructure. 1 City Council/CM Reports (03-24’25)
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: March 21, 2025
FROM: Nick Wells, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Manager Update
INFORMATION ONLY – NO ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS TIME
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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. Mr. Medina informed us that the full set of drawings are imminently going to plan check, potentially next week.
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. Unfortunately, we were notified this week that the Congressman’s projects were not funded. Staff will continue to work with the Congressman’s office in hopes that funding may be secured in the coming fiscal year.
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 03/24/25
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Annual Financial Audit – the City’s auditors from Moss, Levy, and Hartzheim were onsite recently. The CM has once again had to set aside most other tasks over the past few weeks to prepare for and subsequently respond to issues with the audit, functioning as the lead on this required activity. Some deficiencies in finance activities were discovered in the process that have required further subsequent work. The CM has continued to function nearly exclusively to rectify these issues over the past 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 as of today (Friday, 3/21), that phase of the project will be complete. Striping will begin in a few weeks due to a scheduling issue and last for about 3 or 4 more 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 in early March 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.
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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 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. 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. Staff is currently working to procure the final environmental and cultural clearances so that the project can go to bid, likely 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 4 City Council/CM Reports (03-24’25)
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 in early March to eventually assist with procuring construction grants when the time arises.
BUILDING DEPT - The City has issued 17 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.
The CM spoke with Mr. Hawk today and he conveyed a desire to sell the project, which is now listed for sale.
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 was poured and vertical construction is in progress, which the Building Inspector is overseeing. 5 City Council/CM Reports (03-24’25)
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 has met with the Construction superintendent multiple times this week to finalize City requirements.
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 :
∙ 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) ∙ 03/14/25 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 Meeting w/ AMG Projects Superintendant re: Pine Crossing Water Line Projet Site ∙ 03/18/25 Onboarding Meeting with TeamCalifornia Video Conference ∙ 03/20/25 League of Cities Division Dinner Town Pump (Westmorland) ∙ 03/21/25 ILG City Council Training EC Public Library
∙ 03/21/25 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church UPCOMING EVENTS :
∙ 03/24/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 03/24/25 Holtville City Council Meeting City Hall
∙ 03/25/25 BOOST Assistance Strategy Session
∙ 03/28/25 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 03/31/25 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 04/01/25 CoH Staff Emergency Drill Citywide
∙ 04/03 - 04/06/25 CA FFA Leadership Conference Sacramento, CA ∙ 03/25/25 Alamo River Trail (Wetlands Spur) Check-in Meeting Web Conference ∙ 04/02/25 TeamCalifornia Info Meeting Web Conference
04/04/25 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 04/09/25 ICTC Management/CCMA Meetings ICTC Offices (EC) ∙ 04/17/25 Holtville Farmers Market & Street Fair Holt Park ∙ 04/18/25 Good Friday Observed (City Hall Closed)
∙ 04/20/25 Easter Sunday
∙ 04/21/25 Holtville Planning Commission Meeting City Hall ∙ 04/24/25 USDA Community Facilities Grant Program Intro Zoom Conference ∙ 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 ∙
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If you have any questions about any of the items presented, please feel free to contact me directly.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicholas D. Wells, City Manager 6
City Council/CM Reports (2025'03-24)
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: March 11, 2025
FROM: Alex Silva, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for February 2025
THIS IS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The month of February had a smaller call volume, we participated in the annual Carrot Festival, kudos to the Chamber of Commerce, Yvette Rios, City of Holtville staff and of course my personnel. During the parade and carnival, we had no significant calls. I attended my first Firescope meeting at the Rose Bowl. We had ISO do the 5 year review of the fire department, water distribution and dispatch. A fire department’s ISO rating is a determination by the Insurance Services Office by how well the department is able to serve the community. You’re assigned a score between 1 and 10, with lower numbers indicating a better score. High ISO scores can increase home insurance rates in the community. Staff did a fantastic job prepping for the audit. We should receive our review results soon. The following is the monthly report for the month of February.
Emergency calls 64
Training hours 132
Cordially submitted
Alex Silva
Fire Chief
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 4 6.25%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 51 79.69%
Service Call 4 6.25%
Good Intent Call 3 4.69%
False Alarm & False Call 1 1.56%
Special Incident Type 1 1.56%
TOTAL 64 100%
ACTION TAKEN #
INCIDENTS PERCENTAGE
10 - Fire control or extinguishment, other 1 1.56%
11 - Extinguishment by fire service personnel 2 3.13%
12 - Salvage & overhaul 1 1.56%
14 - Contain fire (wildland) 1 1.56%
22 - Rescue, remove from harm 1 1.56%
31 - Provide first aid & check for injuries 5 7.81%
32 - Provide basic life support (BLS) 45 70.31%
70 - Assistance, other 1 1.56%
73 - Provide manpower 2 3.13%
86 - Investigate 3 4.69%
92 - Standby 1 1.56%
93 - Cancelled en route 2 3.13%
TOTAL: 65
TOTAL
INCIDENTS
TOTAL PROPERTY
LOSS
TOTAL CONTENT
LOSS
TOTAL
LOSSES
AVERAGE
LOSS
5 $217,000.00 $20,000.00 $237,000.00 $47,400.00
INCIDENT
NUMBER
DATE Incident Type PROPERTY
LOSS
CONTENT
LOSS
TOTAL % of
Total
2025-104 02/07/2025 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries $40,000.00 $20,000.00 $60,000.00 25.32% 2025-108 02/09/2025 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries $20,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 8.44% 2025-114 02/12/2025 551 - Assist police or other governmental agency
$117,000.00 $0.00 $117,000.00 49.37%
2025-125 02/15/2025 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries $20,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 8.44% 2025-133 02/19/2025 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries $20,000.00 $0.00 $20,000.00 8.44% 7 7 15 11 6 5 13
3 3 1 2 1 4 4 5 2 2 6 6 3 1 2 5 4 3 2 2 3
19 3 5 14 4 6 4 3 2 4
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED
FROM:
February 21, 2025
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 a 4-inch water break on 4th and Pine Ave.
• Installed a 6-inch valve on 3
rd and Chestnut Ave.
• Held vaccination clinic on the corner of 4
th and Cedar Ave.
• Installed three 1-inch meters.
• Installed six ¾-inch meters.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alejandro Chavez
• Public Works Supervisor
. City of Holtville