AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING of THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
121 WEST FIFTH STREET - HOLTVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Michael Pacheco, Mayor George Morris, City Treasurer Alex Silva, Fire Chief John Munger, Mayor Pro Tem Nick Wells, City Manager Damian Martinez, Police Chief Murray Anderson, Council Member Chandler Sinclair, Finance Supervisor Jack Holt, City Engineer Mike Goodsell, Council Member Steve Walker, City Attorney Cynthia Mancha, 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 PM
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
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
(Government Code Section 54956.9(b)) Maria Miller property Potential Claim (Garcia Gonzalez) Against the City of Holtville PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
(Government Code Section 54957)
City Manager Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
National Public Works Week
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.
PROCLAMATION:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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 INVOCATION:
CITY CLERK RE: Verification of Posting of the Agenda Saturday, May 23, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Monday, May 11, 2026. b. Current Demands #49316 through #49360.
REPORTS of OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES and COMMUNIQUES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None -70
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Related Action to Approve Request by the Holtville Chamber of Commerce to Obtain the Single Vendor Permit for Sale of “Safe and Sane Fireworks” in Association with 2026 Independence Day Celebrations Nick Wells, City Manager INFORMATION ONLY:
a. Discussion Only Regarding the City of Holtville Independence Day Event, Scheduled for July 3, 2026, in Celebration of our Nation's Semiquincentennial Nick Wells, City Manager b. Discussion Only Regarding the 2026-27 Budget
Chandler Sinclair, Finance Supervisor
STAFF REPORTS
a. City Manager Report - Nick Wells
b. Finance Supervisor - Chandler Sinclair Not submitted c. Fire Chief - Alex Silva
d. Water Plant Foreman - Josh Osuna
e. Wastewater Plant Supervisor - Gustavo Rodriguez
f. Public Works Supervisor - 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, May 22, 2026. 05/26/26
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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4. 5.
6. 7.
MEETING DATE:
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ITEM NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
FINANCE MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
The Regular Meeting of the Holtville City Council was held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:00 pm in the Civic Center. Mayor Mike Pacheco was present, as were Council Members Murray Anderson, Mike Goodsell, and Vanessa Ramirez. Council Member John Munger was absent. Also present were City Planner Cynthia Mancha, Finance Supervisor Chandler Sinclair, 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 5:20 PM. by Mayor Mike Pacheco.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
(Government Code Section 54956.9(b)) Maria Miller property Potential Claim (Thompson) Against the City of Holtville CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
(Government Code Section 54956.9(b)) Maria Miller property Potential Claim (Garcia Gonzalez) Against the City of Holtville PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
(Government Code Section 54957)
City Manager Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
CITY COUNCIL OPEN SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
Mayor Pacheco called the Open Session meeting to order at 6:04 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: George Morris led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Mike Goodsell.
CITY CLERK RE: VERIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
City Clerk Yvette Rios verified that the agenda was duly posted on Friday, May 8, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Walker reported that a motion was made by Mr. Goodsell and seconded by Mrs. Ramirez to reject the potential claim by Thompson discussed in closed session.
What's Coming at SDSU Imperial Valley
SDSU-IV Dean Nuñez
SDSU-IV Dean Nuñez shared a PowerPoint presentation with the Council that highlighted the development of the institution, including more degrees offered, affordable tuition, new student housing, more support services offered, and new science and engineering labs. Dean Nuñez stressed the importance of offering quality education in the Imperial Valley to retain quality students.
Poppy Month
American Legion Women's Auxiliary
Members of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary were present to receive the Poppy Proclamation from Mayor Pacheco. They shared with the Council the various days they will be out in the community selling homemade poppy pins to raise money for veterans. The group took a photo with the Council.
PROCLAMATION
PRESENTATION:
5/26/26
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THE HOLTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 11, 2026
Approvals
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments were registered.
1. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA: Ms. Ward
a. Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of Monday, April 27, 2026. b. Current Demands #49280 through #49315
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson and seconded by Mr. Goodsell to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Goodsell, Ramirez, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSENT: Munger
ABSTAIN: None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMUNIQUES:
Ms. Rios reported that she attended an IVRMA meeting and that the Farmers Market is next week.
Mr. Wells reported that the SCAG conference was a good networking opportunity and he attended the Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that morning.
Mr. Walker had nothing to report.
Mrs. Ramirez also attended the SCAG conference, as well as an IID tour of the Colorado River and IID fish farm tour.
Mr. Anderson attended his ILG training pre-meeting and will attend the IVHA bench dedication at the Mesa Vista facility in Holtville on Wednesday.
Mr. Goodsell also attended the SCAG conference, the Colorado River tour, and a SCAG meeting.
Mr. Morris reported that he attended the inaugural Imperial Valley Rotary Golf Tournament.
Chief Martinez thanked the Council for the Proclamation for ICSO staff at the previous meeting and reviewed activity stats.
Ms. Sinclair announced her resignation, her last day with the City of Holtville will be June 5.
Ms. Mancha reported updates on projects and that she attended the ICOE Dancing with Stars event.
Mayor Pacheco also attended the SCAG conference, Calexico ribbon cutting, IID tours, and Dancing with the Stars event.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
3. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Discussion/Related Action to Adopt RESOLUTION #26-12 Rejecting all Bids for the Alamo River Trestle Bridge Improvement Project and Authorizing Re-Advertisement with a Reduced Scope of Work Cynthia Mancha, City Planner
Ms. Mancha delineated the outcome from the bidding that took place for construction of the Alamo River Trestle Bridge, wherein two bids received were higher than available funds. She reviewed the alternative options, but recommended that the Council reject all bids and re-bid the services. Staff would be directed to reconfigure the project to include a reduced scope of work to hopefully receive bids that would be in-budget.
A motion was made by Mr. Goodsell and seconded by Mrs. Ramirez to approve the action as presented.
The motion passed in the form of a roll call vote.
AYES: Anderson, Goodsell, Ramirez, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSENT: Munger
ABSTAIN: None
4. INFORMATION ONLY:
a. Discussion Only Regarding 2026 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Applications Cynthia Mancha, City Planner
Ms. Mancha shared a PowerPoint presentation that reviewed the potential eligible sites for projects to submit for ATP funds. A business item will come at a future meeting where the Council will be given the opportunity to determine which applications will be submitted. b. Discussion Only Regarding 4th of July Event and Time Capsule Opening Ceremony in Celebration of our Nation's Semiquincentennial Nick Wells, City Manager Mr. Wells explained that this item will remain on the agenda to keep open conversation leading up to the July 4th celebration to allow for updates, comments, and suggestions. c. Discussion Only Regarding the 2026-27 Budget
Chandler Sinclair, Finance Supervisor
Ms. Sinclair reviewed a preliminary draft of the Enterprise Fund budget to be finalized in June. She explained that the Water fund is projected to take a higher loss, the Sewer fund has received slightly less revenue, and the Trash fund did not see significant changes. Mr. Wells noted that a water rate study has been mentioned in the past and raising water rates has become a more pressing matter. The Council directed staff to begin the process for conducting a water rate study.
5. STAFF REPORTS:
a. City Manager Report - Nick Wells
b. Finance Supervisor - Chandler Sinclair
c. Police Chief - Damian Martinez
d. Water Plant Foreman - Josh Osuna
e. Water/Wastewater Consultant - Frank Cornejo
f. Public Works Supervisor - Alex Chavez
6. Items for Future Meetings:
7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pacheco adjourned the meeting at 7:29 PM.
Mike Pacheco, Mayor
Yvette Rios, City Clerk
Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 49316
05/14/2026 49316 8x8, INC. 5604668 10-12001-4425 53.70 53.70 TELEPHONE 05/14/2026 49316 8x8, INC. 5604668 10-12003-4425 53.70 53.70 TELEPHONE 05/14/2026 49316 8x8, INC. 5604668 10-14020-4425 53.70 53.70 TELEPHONE 05/14/2026 49316 8x8, INC. 5604668 11-31510-44250 53.71 53.71 TELEPHONE 05/14/2026 49316 8x8, INC. 5604668 12-31620-4425 53.71 53.71 TELEPHONE Total 49316: 268.52
49317
05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F77890 10-31150-44200 97.73 97.73 HOSE, DIGITAL TIMER 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F77893 10-31150-44200 57.65 57.65 CLEANING SUPPLIES, KEYS 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F77917 10-31150-44200 118.51 118.51 RYEGRASS 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78357 10-31140-44200 20.46 20.46 SCREWS 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78458 10-22080-4420 63.54 63.54 CLEANING SUPPLIES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78509 11-31510-44200 11.84 11.84 PVC REPAIR CPL 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78544 11-31520-44200 195.19 195.19 CLEANING SUPPLIES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78582 10-31150-44200 8.62 8.62 INSECT KILLER 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78670 10-31150-44200 46.19 46.19 SPRAY HEAD POP UP 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78685 11-31520-44200 59.25 59.25 TUBING COPPER 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78716 10-31150-44200 37.43 37.43 SPRAY HEAD POP UP 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78718 10-31150-44200 91.85 91.85 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES, GLOVES, RIS 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78732 11-31520-44200 2.58 2.58 BUSHINGS 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78776 10-31150-44200 7.51 7.51 BUSHINGS, COUPLERS, PVC 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78867 10-31150-44200 22.62 22.62 GLOVES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78867 11-31510-44200 3.23 3.23 GLOVES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78867 12-31620-4420 6.46 6.46 GLOVES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78881 10-31150-44210 56.00 56.00 TOOLS 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F78936 10-31140-44200 51.87 51.87 PAD LOCKS, OIL 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F79142 10-31158-44200 2.58 2.58 SPRINKLER SUPPLIES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F79175 10-31158-44200 10.92 10.92 SPRINKLER SUPPLIES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F79487 10-22080-4420 3.02 3.02 SNAP BOLTS 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F79583 10-31140-44200 20.62 20.62 BATTERIES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F79608 10-22080-4420 26.93 26.93 FLAG 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F79612 10-22080-4420 10.78 10.78 FLAG 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F79781 10-31150-44200 26.93 26.93 LAWN MOWER SUPPLIES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F79938 10-31150-44200 36.32 36.32 SEED 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F80025 10-22080-4420 6.01 6.01 FIRE DEPT SUPPLIES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F80046 10-22080-4420 3.01 3.01 FIRE DEPT SUPPLIES 05/14/2026 49317 ACE HARDWARE F80201 10-31158-44200 32.26 32.26 KEYS Total 49317: 1,137.91
49318
05/14/2026 49318 AGILE OCCUPATION EM079596 10-22080-4430 652.00 652.00 PRE-HIRE EXAM Total 49318: 652.00
49319
05/14/2026 49319 AUTO ZONE COMM 5648267860 12-31610-4420 917.94 917.94 FILTERS, SEALANT Total 49319: 917.94
49320
05/14/2026 49320 BABCOCK LABORAT CD61703-22 11-31520-44301 21.00 21.00 ALUMINUM 05/14/2026 49320 BABCOCK LABORAT CD61708-22 11-31520-44301 196.00 196.00 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND 05/14/2026 49320 BABCOCK LABORAT CE60186-22 12-31610-4430 196.00 196.00 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND 05/14/2026 49320 BABCOCK LABORAT CE60193-22 11-31520-44301 21.00 21.00 ALUMINUM 05/14/2026 49320 BABCOCK LABORAT LD60044-227 11-31520-44301 36.00 36.00 E.COLI LAB ANALYSIS 05/14/2026 49320 BABCOCK LABORAT LE60002-227 12-31610-4430 36.00 36.00 E.COLI LAB ANALYSIS ADMIN
PW
FIRE DEPT
FIRE DEPT
PW
PW
Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount Total 49320: 506.00
49321
05/14/2026 49321 BLU BULK TRANSP #9746 APRIL 10-31158-44200 37.00 37.00 PUBLIC WORKS WATER Total 49321: 37.00
49322
05/14/2026 49322 CASELLE, INC. INV-18561 10-14020-4520 1,974.00 1,974.00 CONTRACT SUPPORT Total 49322: 1,974.00
49323
05/14/2026 49323 CORE & MAIN LP Y669581 11-31510-44200 1,465.06 1,465.06 METER VALVES, TUBES, SADDLES 05/14/2026 49323 CORE & MAIN LP Y669581 12-31620-4420 1,465.06 1,465.06 METER VALVES, TUBES, SADDLES Total 49323: 2,930.12
49324
05/14/2026 49324 CR&R INCORPORAT APRIL 2026 13-31710-4430 27,724.73 27,724.73 ADJUSTED GROSS 05/14/2026 49324 CR&R INCORPORAT APRIL 2026 10-00000-3145 3,326.97- 3,326.97- FRANCHISE FEES 05/14/2026 49324 CR&R INCORPORAT APRIL 2026 13-00000-3849 1,663.48- 1,663.48- ABA 939 05/14/2026 49324 CR&R INCORPORAT APRIL 2026 10-00000-3848 1,386.24- 1,386.24- VEHICLE IMPACT FEE Total 49324: 21,348.04
49325
05/14/2026 49325 DELL COMPUTER C 1087145423 11-31510-44160 22.43 22.43 KEYBOARD AND MOUSE 05/14/2026 49325 DELL COMPUTER C 1087145423 12-31620-4416 22.42 22.42 KEYBOARD AND MOUSE 05/14/2026 49325 DELL COMPUTER C 1087164719 11-31510-45300 780.27 780.27 DELL PRO MICRO PLUS 05/14/2026 49325 DELL COMPUTER C 1087164719 12-31620-4530 780.27 780.27 DELL PRO MICRO PLUS Total 49325: 1,605.39
49326
05/14/2026 49326 DEPT OF TRANSPO SL260725 10-31140-44240 357.41 357.41 SIGNALS AND LIGHTING Total 49326: 357.41
49327
05/14/2026 49327 DRAGON'S EXTERM 89259668 10-31158-44300 250.00 250.00 MONTHLY PEST 05/14/2026 49327 DRAGON'S EXTERM 89260530 10-31158-44300 250.00 250.00 MONTHLY PEST Total 49327: 500.00
49328
05/14/2026 49328 FERGUSON ENTER 6250395 10-31150-44200 1,100.54 1,100.54 DRUMS, BATTERY, PIPES 05/14/2026 49328 FERGUSON ENTER 6302071 10-31140-44210 1,136.36 1,136.36 PRESS TOOL KIT 05/14/2026 49328 FERGUSON ENTER 6302071 10-31150-44210 1,136.36 1,136.36 PRESS TOOL KIT 05/14/2026 49328 FERGUSON ENTER 6302071 11-31510-44210 1,136.35 1,136.35 PRESS TOOL KIT 05/14/2026 49328 FERGUSON ENTER 6302071 12-31620-4421 1,136.35 1,136.35 PRESS TOOL KIT 05/14/2026 49328 FERGUSON ENTER 6317550 11-31530-44200 714.56 714.56 ADAPTERS, UNIONS, COUPLERS Total 49328: 6,360.52
49329
05/14/2026 49329 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 174061 10-31150-43150 105.00 105.00 SAFETY SERVICES 05/14/2026 49329 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 174061 11-31510-43150 105.00 105.00 SAFETY SERVICES 05/14/2026 49329 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 174061 12-31620-4315 105.00 105.00 SAFETY SERVICES PW
ADMIN
PW
ADMIN
ADMIN
PW
PW
PW
PW
Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount 05/14/2026 49329 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 174061 11-31520-43150 105.00 105.00 SAFETY SERVICES 05/14/2026 49329 FERNANDO RUIZ, IN 174061 12-31610-4315 105.00 105.00 SAFETY SERVICES Total 49329: 525.00
49330
05/14/2026 49330 GUSTAVO RODRIGU 4 12-31610-4430 2,000.00 2,000.00 WWTP CONSULTING FEES Total 49330: 2,000.00
49331
05/14/2026 49331 HALEY DOWSEY FARMERS M 10-13050-4430 153.58 153.58 FARMERS MARKET TFF PERMITS Total 49331: 153.58
49332
05/14/2026 49332 HDL COREN & CON SIN062584 10-14020-4430 750.00 750.00 CONTRACT SERVICES PROPERTY TA Total 49332: 750.00
49333
05/14/2026 49333 HERITAGE POOL SU 26517807-00 10-31152-44200 143.43 143.43 POOL MAINTENANCE CHEMICALS 05/14/2026 49333 HERITAGE POOL SU 26711141-00 10-31152-44200 68.16 68.16 POOL BELLS Total 49333: 211.59
49334
05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-069 10-12003-4430 1,031.72 1,031.72 (047) ADU REVIEWS, HCD ANNUAL RE 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-070 10-70001-4430 2,900.00 2,900.00 (151) PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-071 10-12003-4430 5,218.44 5,218.44 (207) BUILDING PERMITS REVIEWS 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-072 10-12003-4430 350.00 350.00 (208) ZONING CODE ENFORCEMENT 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-073 10-70003-4430 1,120.00 1,120.00 (491) SUNSET ROSE APARTMENTS 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-074 10-12003-4430 2,117.50 2,117.50 (510) PLHA GRANT 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-075 22-80052-4430 1,160.00 1,160.00 (518) PINE AVE, 4TH AND 5TH ST 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-076 10-12003-4430 850.00 850.00 (526) LABOR HOUSING PROJECT 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-077 10-70001-4430 1,985.00 1,985.00 (540) PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING GRA 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-078 10-80055-4430 600.00 600.00 (542) 2319 OLIVE AVE CONNECTIONS 05/14/2026 49334 HOLT GROUP, THE 26-03-079 22-80043-4430 8,455.00 8,455.00 (512E) WEST 9TH ST FROM OLIVE TO Total 49334: 25,787.66
49335
05/14/2026 49335 HOME DEPOT/GEC 31400 11-31520-44210 160.92 160.92 POLE SAW TOOL 05/14/2026 49335 HOME DEPOT/GEC 31400 11-31520-44200 128.03 128.03 TOTES, FANS, CHAIN OIL 05/14/2026 49335 HOME DEPOT/GEC 73695 10-31140-44210 417.04 417.04 TOOLS 05/14/2026 49335 HOME DEPOT/GEC 73695 10-31140-44200 40.50 40.50 FLAP DISCS Total 49335: 746.49
49336
05/14/2026 49336 I.C. PUBLIC HEALTH 25475 11-31520-44301 295.00 295.00 COLIFORM WATER ANALYSIS 05/14/2026 49336 I.C. PUBLIC HEALTH 25515 11-31520-44301 295.00 295.00 COLIFORM WATER ANALYSIS Total 49336: 590.00
49337
05/14/2026 49337 I.C. SHERIFF'S DEP 04302026 10-21050-4430 8,503.75 8,503.75 DISPATCH SERVICES 05/14/2026 49337 I.C. SHERIFF'S DEP 04302026 10-21040-4430 82,213.36 82,213.36 SHERIFF SERVICES PW
FARMERS MKT
ADMIN
PW
ADMIN
PW
PW
ADMIN
Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount Total 49337: 90,717.11
49338
05/14/2026 49338 IMPERIAL IRRIGATI #0303 MAY 2 11-31520-44350 2,340.00 2,340.00 RAW WATER CHARAGES Total 49338: 2,340.00
49339
05/14/2026 49339 IMPERIAL PRINTER 26-1042 11-31510-44160 794.65 794.65 WATER BILLS 05/14/2026 49339 IMPERIAL PRINTER 26-1042 12-31620-4416 794.66 794.66 WATER BILLS Total 49339: 1,589.31
49340
05/14/2026 49340 LA BRUCHERIE IRRI 327329 10-31150-44200 531.43 531.43 SOLENOID, BUSHINGS, TAPE Total 49340: 531.43
49341
05/14/2026 49341 LABOR COMPLIANC 1329 10-70003-4430 1,080.00 1,080.00 LABOR COMPLIANCE MONITORING Total 49341: 1,080.00
49342
05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6177365 10-00000-2029 320.00 320.00 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-00000-2026 2,274.02 2,274.02 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-00000-2027 597.33 597.33 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-12001-4240 693.52 693.52 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-13010-4240 159.92 159.92 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-14020-4240 277.28 277.28 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-22080-4240 179.14 179.14 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-12003-4240 216.80 216.80 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-21070-4240 43.73 43.73 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-31140-42400 148.29 148.29 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 10-31150-42400 164.39 164.39 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 11-31530-42400 31.74 31.74 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 11-31510-42400 508.23 508.23 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 11-31520-42400 255.76 255.76 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 12-31610-4240 482.64 482.64 RETIREMENT 05/14/2026 49342 MISSIONSQUARE 6594656 12-31620-4240 595.62 595.62 RETIREMENT Total 49342: 6,948.41
49343
05/14/2026 49343 NAPA AUTO PARTS 323842 10-31150-44200 52.79 52.79 HYDRAULIC FLUID 05/14/2026 49343 NAPA AUTO PARTS 324094 10-31150-44200 56.93 56.93 HOSE 05/14/2026 49343 NAPA AUTO PARTS 324094 11-31510-44200 8.13 8.13 HOSE 05/14/2026 49343 NAPA AUTO PARTS 324094 12-31620-4420 16.26 16.26 HOSE Total 49343: 134.11
49344
05/14/2026 49344 PRIMO BRANDS 06E8730277 10-31158-44200 613.41 613.41 PW WATER Total 49344: 613.41
49345
05/14/2026 49345 PYRAMID CONSTRU 25221-R 22-80043-4430 27,324.46 27,324.46 PAYMENT #5 - RET 05/14/2026 49345 PYRAMID CONSTRU 4794 22-80043-4430 88,579.90 88,579.90 PAYMENT #4 PW
ADMIN
PW
ADMIN
ADMIN
PW
PW
ADMIN
Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount Total 49345: 115,904.36
49346
05/14/2026 49346 QUILL CORPORATI 48588232 12-31610-4416 356.29 356.29 TONERS, BINDER CLIPS, APC BACKU 05/14/2026 49346 QUILL CORPORATI 48606305 12-31610-4420 101.26 101.26 SOAP DISPENSER Total 49346: 457.55
49347
05/14/2026 49347 ROTO ROOTER 214223 10-31158-44300 150.00 150.00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPAIRS Total 49347: 150.00
49348
05/14/2026 49348 SAF-T-FLO WATER 107757 11-31520-44200 564.51 564.51 INJECTORS Total 49348: 564.51
49349
05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50409 10-22080-4427 1,904.05 1,904.05 FD FUEL 05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50410 10-12003-4427 69.96 69.96 PUBLIC WORKS FUEL 05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50410 10-21070-4427 225.50 225.50 PUBLIC WORKS FUEL 05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50410 10-31150-44270 1,574.54 1,574.54 PUBLIC WORKS FUEL 05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50410 11-31510-44270 341.56 341.56 PUBLIC WORKS FUEL 05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50410 11-31530-44270 545.14 545.14 PUBLIC WORKS FUEL 05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50410 11-31520-44270 674.04 674.04 PUBLIC WORKS FUEL 05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50410 12-31610-4427 684.55 684.55 PUBLIC WORKS FUEL 05/14/2026 49349 SELLERS PETROLE CL50410 12-31620-4427 315.34 315.34 PUBLIC WORKS FUEL Total 49349: 6,334.68
49350
05/14/2026 49350 SERVICE MASTER 35884 10-31158-44300 2,150.00 2,150.00 CONTRACT JANITORIAL Total 49350: 2,150.00
49351
05/14/2026 49351 SWRCB-WWOC JOSE LUIS 2 12-31610-4312 201.00 201.00 JOSE LUIS WWTP RENEWAL 2026 Total 49351: 201.00
49352
05/14/2026 49352 TARGETSOLUTIONS INV139758 10-22080-4313 218.93 218.93 TRAINING PLATFORM Total 49352: 218.93
49353
05/14/2026 49353 THE CRISCOM COM 271714 10-11011-44300 4,500.00 4,500.00 ADVOCACY GRANT WRITING Total 49353: 4,500.00
49354
05/14/2026 49354 UNDERGROUND SE 420260350 10-31140-44300 29.35 29.35 DIG ALERT FEES Total 49354: 29.35
49355
05/14/2026 49355 USA BLUEBOOK INV0103023 11-31520-44200 803.90 803.90 CHLORINE TEST KITS 05/14/2026 49355 USA BLUEBOOK INV0103659 12-31610-4420 339.20 339.20 RUBBER GLOVES PW
ADMIN
PW
PW
FIRE DEPT
ADMIN
PW
FIRE DEPT
ADMIN
PW
PW
Check Check Invoice Invoice Invoice Check Description
Issue Date Number Payee Number GL Account Amount Amount Total 49355: 1,143.10
49356
05/14/2026 49356 VESTIS #2000 APRIL 10-31158-44200 263.37 263.37 WORKPLACE SUPPLIES 05/14/2026 49356 VESTIS #2000 APRIL 12-31610-4314 568.68 568.68 UNIFORM CHARGES 05/14/2026 49356 VESTIS #2000 APRIL 11-31520-43140 598.63 598.63 UNIFORM CHARGES 05/14/2026 49356 VESTIS #2000 APRIL 11-31530-43140 147.12 147.12 UNIFORM CHARGES 05/14/2026 49356 VESTIS #2000 APRIL 10-31150-43140 137.92 137.92 UNIFORM CHARGES 05/14/2026 49356 VESTIS #2000 APRIL 10-31140-43140 137.92 137.92 UNIFORM CHARGES 05/14/2026 49356 VESTIS #2000 APRIL 11-31510-43140 248.26 248.26 UNIFORM CHARGES 05/14/2026 49356 VESTIS #2000 APRIL 12-31620-4314 248.26 248.26 UNIFORM CHARGES Total 49356: 2,350.16
49357
05/14/2026 49357 WALKER & DRISKIL 15531 10-16026-4430 1,710.74 1,710.74 ATTORNEY FEES Total 49357: 1,710.74
49358
05/14/2026 49358 WYMORE, INC. 1244894 11-31520-44300 2,273.25 2,273.25 PLASTIC ACME NUTS, ROUND BAR Total 49358: 2,273.25
49360
05/21/2026 49360 ED OTTER MAY 2026 FA 10-13050-4430 250.00 250.00 FARMERS MARKET ENTERTAINMENT Total 49360: 250.00
Grand Totals: 311,550.58
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ADMIN
PW
FARMERS MKT
MEETING DATE:
ITEM NUMBER 3 a
CITY MANAGER
FINANCE MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE ISSUED:
FROM: Nick Wells, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Permit for the Sale of Fireworks
ISSUE:
Shall the City Council approve the request by the Holtville Chamber of Commerce to obtain the Single Vendor Permit allowed by City Ordinance for the Sale of “Safe and Sane Fireworks” in Association with 2026 Independence Day Celebrations?
DISCUSSION:
Ordinance No. 483 (2014), allows a maximum of one (1) temporary fireworks stand permit to be issued by the City each calendar year. To be eligible to be awarded the permit, the organization must be a local non-profit, tax exempt entity qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The primary purpose for limiting the number of stands to one is to avoid diluting the profits between such organizations. The ordinance allows the sale of fireworks to commence on June 28th and conclude on July 5th at 9:00 p.m., for a total of seven days. From 2013-2025 (except in 2016 when no permit was issued), the Holtville Chamber of Commerce has been the vendor issued the permit. The Chamber has once again requested that they be the sole local fireworks vendor.
An additional item this year is the Chamber's request to post the stand on the City's vacant lot slated for construction of the Public Safety Facility. Discussions with the owner of the lot utilized for the past few years were unsuccessful, so they have requested use of the City property. If acceptable, a motion would require approval of the permit and empowering the City Manager to execute documents allowing the use of the City property.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$500 permit revenue for the City, which offsets additional staffing required during the 4th of July and the adjacent weekend.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION:
Given that no other group has come forward to request the permit and the limited window of time to complete the state permitting requirements, it is recommended that the Chamber be issued the City permit.
05/26/26
City of Holtville
Approvals
REPORT TO COUNCIL
May 20, 2026
Fireworks Permit (2026) Page 1 of 2
Fireworks Stand Permit
ALTERNATIVES:
1 - Approve the application and use of the City lot
2 - Approve the application, but require the Chamber to make other arrangements for siting the stand
3 - Choose not to issue a permit
4 - Give staff alternate direction
May 26, 2026
Fireworks Permit (2026) Page 2 of 2
1 PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT
This Property Lease Agreement (“Lease”) is entered into by and between CITY OF HOLTVILLE (“Lessor”) and AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, INC. - WEST, a California Corporation, d.b.a. TNT Fireworks (“Lessee”), for consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein in and upon on the terms and conditions below.
Lessor represents and warrants that NICK WELLS have the authority to lease that certain real property located at 115 WEST 6TH STREET (“The Premises”) in the city of HOLTVILLE, California. (APN: 045-204-15-01)
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor the Premises.
Lessor grants Lessee and a nonprofit organization designated by Lessee the exclusive right to occupy the Premises for the sole purpose of conducting the sale of “Safe and Sane” fireworks from June 28, 2026 to July 4, 2026. Lessee agrees to remove the temporary fireworks sales booth on or before July 10, 2026, leaving the Premises clean and free of debris.
Licensee agrees to maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy with coverage in the amount of TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) combined single limits, pertaining to and protecting against liability arising from the activities conducted at the Premises. Licensor, and any other parties designated by the Licensor, will be included as an additional insured on said policy and a certificate of insurance will be provided Licensor prior to the occupancy of the Premises.
Lessee shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Lessor from and against any loss, claims or costs arising from the use of the Premises by Lessee and the nonprofit organization, unless arising out of or resulting from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the Lessor, the Lessor’s agents, or the Lessor’s employees.
This Lease is subject to cancellation in the event of either sale of, or construction on, the property that would prohibit the use of the site. This Lease is also subject to cancellation if, for any reason, the Lessee is unable to secure a group to operate on the premises, or the nonprofit organization cannot acquire and maintain all city, county, and state licenses and/or permits necessary to operate a legal fireworks sale on the Premises in compliance with applicable law. In the event of cancellation, Lessee shall 2 give Lessor written notice of the cancellation no later than June 15 of the affected lease year.
Lessee agrees to observe all of the obligations hereunder and Lessor agrees Lessee shall have quiet possession and enjoyment of the Premises during the term of this Lease.
This License may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute the entire agreement. This License, including its counterparts, may be executed electronically. For purposes of this License, the Parties agree that any electronic signature shall have the same effect and force as a handwritten signature. Each Party waives any claim or defense that this License is invalid or unenforceable due to an electronic signature.
This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties. Any amendment or modification hereto shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties.
LESSOR: CITY OF HOLTVILLE
By: ______________________________ Date: _____________________ Nick Wells
City Manager-City of Holtville
121 W. 5th Street
Holtville, CA 92250
[email protected]
LESSEE: AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, INC. - WEST
By: ______________________________ Date: _____________________ Steve Bennett
Area Manager
555 N. Gilbert St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
714-738-1002
[email protected]
LOC# HOL0336
3 PROPERTY USE PERMISSION FORM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Permission is hereby granted to HOLTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, - WEST, INC., d.b.a., TNT FIREWORKS, for the exclusive right to use the property located at 115 WEST 6TH STREET in the City of HOLTVILLE for their 2026 Fireworks stand. (APN: 045-204-15-01)
It is understood that this sale will be conducted in accordance with all City, County and State regulations, and the property left clean and free of debris.
CITY OF HOLTVILLE
By: ________________________________ Date: ___________________ Nick Wells
City Manager-City of Holtville
Loc#: HOL0115
City of Holtville
REPORT TO COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: May 22, 2026
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 design. Due to an increase in the size of the project over that which was called out in the RFP, the architect approached the City about augmented funding. More solid delineation of cost estimates for the phasing of the project were presented in August, 2024, and approved by Council.
A status update meeting with Mr. Medina, Chief Silva, and the CM was held via Zoom in late January, 2025, wherein Medina estimated submission of plans for first plan check to be middle to late February. Chief Silva continued to meet virtually with the architect and subconsultants on various issues over the spring months.
The full set of drawings were finally submitted to the plan check firm in late April. This process was expected to be iterative with the architect, with multiple redlines and resubmissions, with staff expecting the entire process to be less than 60 days. However, the architect was once again very slow to turn the documents back around to the plan checkers, subsequently saying that he was “waiting on” some information from the City to move forward. That was then sent to him. Chief Silva spoke with Mr. Medina in early November and although he continued to want to hold the project up for minor issue like landscaping and color schemes, he resubmitted the process for a second plan review. Chief Silva checked in with Mr. Medina in early January and he admitted not much work had been done of late, but would be getting back on it. At one point in early 2026, although the plans were resubmitted for plan check, the submission was incomplete, so review had not begun. Chief Silva continues to check in with Mr. Medina to resolve any issues. Medina currently has multiple plan check items that need response. Some work on offsite issues need to be finalized. A web conference with staff and consultants to discuss grading issues was held last week. There has been a bit of a holdup with the local subconsultant engineers for this function. Staff is working to apply pressure.
Multiple conversations regarding augmented funding have taken place with staff, Council, and various entities. In late April, 2025, the CM and Mayor Goodsell flew to Sacramento in association with a League of Cities event and had an opportunity to meet with our state legislators regarding directed funding for the project. We were also able to dovetail into ongoing conversations between ICSO and these representatives for funding their own Imperial County project. Budget funding will be tight, due to state shortfalls, but this work, along with assistance from CrisCom, put the City in a very favorable position to capture any potential windfalls. Chuck Jilloian, the President and CEO of CrisCom, addressed the Council at a June meeting, Meeting Date 05/26/26
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reiterating that our project stands a good chance of getting directed funding. The CM met with a CrisCom representative in August to get an update on the legislative process and discuss additional grant opportunities. The CM compiled information from various sources and submitted an application for directed Congressional funding to Raul Ruiz’s office in early May. It was revealed to our group at the League of Cities Conference that the City’s $2 million request to Congress made it out of committee and was still on track to be funded if/when a federal budget was passed. The City received word that the project was selected by the Congressman and recommended to the Congressional budget committee. Although we were notified in March that the Congressman’s projects were not funded, his office subsequently resubmitted in the next round of funding. City officials hosted both Congressman Ruiz and Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez at the Veteran’s Day Parade in November, 2025. We took the opportunity to escort both to the site of the upcoming construction to provide a visualization of the building concept. Recently, the City received word that the $2 million Congressional allocation had been approved. Officially, President Trump signed the Continuing Resolution that funds the project in early February! Congressman Ruiz was in town in early April to make an official presentation of the award of funds. In late April, Mr. Goodsell and the CM travelled to Sacramento to once again meet with State legislators to solicit additional assistance.
Staff continues to pursue additional funding sources. At the 2024 League of Cities Annual Conference, Councilmen Anderson and Goodsell joined the CM in multiple conversations with firms and organizations that show promise as potential funding sources. One salient proposal was received on which Council requested further research. The contact led to a two-year agreement in February, 2025, with the CrisCom Company to represent the City in pursuing funding. The CM is working with CrisCom on the upcoming budget “asks” for all of our elected representatives. A CrisCom rep was on hand for the Carrot Festival Parade in early February. The CM and a few Council members had a dinner meeting the night of the parade to further discuss ongoing work with CrisCom and potential additional funding.
Staff is working to procure additional funding through HCD via a CDBG Block Grant. Although these grants are very competitive, it is hoped that the utility of our project will reflect well on fundability. The application was officially submitted in early April. Awards are expected to be announced in the Fall.
Employee MOU Negotiations – the CM has been working with both the City Council and employee representatives to negotiate a framework for compensation and benefits for the City’s full-time employees.
Multiple items were proposed and accepted by both sides throughout the process. Classified employees accepted a final Council offer and an agreement was finalized. Action still must be taken with respect to Fire employees.
Events – Staff has begun planning for a large event in Holt Park to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country. The event will include the much-anticipated opening of a time capsule placed in a tetrahedron near the southwest corner of City Hall in 1976. Everyone make plans to attend this once (maybe twice) in a lifetime event!
Training – A City Council goal setting training workshop is scheduled for today (May 22, 2026), with representatives from the Institute for Local Government at City Hall. ILG made contact with Council members individually in the last few weeks to lay some foundation and seek input into necessary discussion topics. The training was full of productive discussion regarding the City, its direction and ideas to improve. ILG will be providing us with a synopsis and recommendations in the next week or so. 22 LIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Pine Avenue Sidewalks –Holtville submitted a project to capture CMAQ dollars to add sidewalks to either side of Pine Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets in a 2023 Call for Projects through ICTC. A Task Order for The Holt Group to prepare Design plans was approved in September, 2025. Staff met with the City Engineer on some issues for this project in late October. THG met with adjacent property owners to discuss issues and preferences in early February. The CM discussed issues with the THG staffer prior to these meetings and will be circling back when they are complete for more design input. Design is now complete. Staff has been working with Caltrans to get authorization for construction soon. A holdup with IID regarding power pole relocation has resulted in much discussion over the past week. 2025 Call for Projects – two projects suggested by staff in late April, 2025, were approved by Council for application. Pursuant to conversations at the SCAG Conference, the CM requested that planning staff work up and submit two additional projects by the due date. The 4 projects (Cedar Avenue from Fourth to Fifth, as well as Melon Avenue from Eighth to Ninth, Seventh to Eighth, and Sixth to Seventh) were submitted.
ICTC went through the scoring process and the Holtville projects all scored toward the middle of the pack, however, especially given the palatable funding levels, all were proposed to be funded. All were subsequently approved by the SCAG Transportation Committee and General Assembly. For the Melon Road projects, funding will require ownership, so the process has begun to annex all of that section of Melon Road from the County. Staff met with County Public Works last week to discuss this and potential other street/RoW annexations. The City’s proposals were met with positive feedback from County staff. Planning staff is currently working on moving the East Ninth Street and Melon Avenue annexations forward.
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. Staff reinitialized discussions and had some preliminary information on the late-April agenda. Discussion will continue on subsequent agendas. The folks from the Institute for Local Government have developed a training on goal setting relevant to this process. ILG has scheduled a 5/22 training session with Council to present.
PARKS
Railroad Trestle Repair – A grant was secured from the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) 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. Kleinfelder, Inc., was selected for Design services in April, 2024. 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, which included construction estimates. 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 worked to procure the final environmental and cultural clearances so that the project can go to bid. A site visit with the design engineer, staff and The Holt Group was held in early January to iron out some issues. Bids were opened in February, with the low bid significantly over the amount of funding available for the project. Staff met with representatives of CNRA to discuss options. Requested additional funding is not available, so staff is working to truncate the project to fit within the available funds. This will require approval from CRNA, but they seemed receptive to most discussed options. Staff has been working on a reduction in scope submission to CRNA for approval.
Council authorized THG staff to work on the scope reduction at the last meeting.
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 has worked with NEI and River Partners extensively since March of that year to discuss design elements. River Partners performed multiple physical “scouting” trips to decide the best path for the trail extension. They performed some preliminary exploration and soil sampling to move the project forward. A tentative map was forwarded to the City in early 2024. The original template was aggressive (i.e. “Expensive”), so it was assumed that discussions and concessions would continue. 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 with a few outstanding studies to proceed with the next steps in finalizing design and procuring funding. A site visit was held in late October with River Partners and IID to discuss issues. The meeting mainly centered on foliage issues, but next steps were discussed and a side discussion with IID regarding upkeep of the Wetlands was fruitful. A pre-submittal meeting with the County was held recently to start working toward commencing the project. The CM checked in with River Partners staff recently. With the design complete, the current grant is closed out, however, they have committed to help continue to seek funding for the project.
SitelogiQ Energy Savings Project – this project was proposed to add mandated energy efficiency modifications to City facilities and has been examined for the past several months. In order to take advantage of expiring federal incentives, the project was somewhat fast tracked and approved by Council in October.
Financing was secured in late November/early December. A project kickoff meeting was held with SitelogiQ representatives and City staff in late December. Earlier this week, staff began meeting with the implementation team for what will become semi-weekly progress meeting. Finance staff worked through the process of making construction payments through the bond funding and the first payment was drawn from the bonds in late March. LED lighting has now been installed at the Samaha Park basketball courts and work on the solar panels at the plants will begin soon. As an offshoot to this project, the City has applied for the IID GLOW grant to replace additional field lighting at both Samaha and Mack Parks. IID staff gave the application a good chance of a positive outcome. The CM has been working with SitelogiQ to procure a soils testing/inspection consultant. Action will be on the next agenda to engage a preferred firm.
BUILDING DEPT - The City has issued 56 building permits thus far in 2026. A list of permits issued by month is available on the City’s website at https://www.holtville.ca.gov/building-planning/buildingandplanning/building-department/ Melon, LLC Housing Project (± 50) – A project has been in the works for some time at the northeast corner of Ninth and Melon, just outside the City limits. After years of confusion regarding the process, the project’s ownership group, led by John Hawk, engaged Development Design & Engineering in 2016 to assist 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 has spoken with Mr. Hawk multiple times to remind him that there are still several requirements to move his project forward. He still needs to produce a site plan, building plans, pull permits, etc. The CM has spoken with Mr. Hawk periodically in the past few years and he vacillated between a desire to sell the project and working with a builder to construct the project himself. Stay tuned. The CM spoke with Mr.
Hawk again in early 2026, wherein he stated that he was planning to come in to meet regarding proposed footprints.
AMG Pine Crossing Apartments (± 64) – This is a mirror image project across from Fern Crossing complex. Building plans were approved in early October, 2024, and site work began shortly thereafter.
Several issues with the underground work (primarily sewer and stormwater) were addressed in the Spring of 2025. An issue with the design of their sewer conveyance to the City system arose and rectified in early 2026, rectifying an elevation miscalculation from their design staff by taking a longer run to a different manhole for connection. They are currently working to be ready for opening in July or August. Staff met in early May to discuss proposed changes to the handling of the stormwater by the developer.
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. The contractor met with staff in July to inform the City of upcoming submission and to discuss the potential timeline for approval to move forward with building permits. Plans have been submitted for review and the site is currently being cleared.
The first plan check produced several points that Duggins worked to correct. In early March, they resubmitted for second plan check. Issues arose that required staff work, but most have been resolved. Peri & Sons recently notified staff that there is a plan to truncate the project, with full buildout expected at a later date.
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. The CM discussed this issue with THG early this month. A study is likely to cost in the $30k range. An item will be brought in the next few weeks to procced with procuring a consultant.
MEETINGS & EVENTS RECENTLY ATTENDED :
∙ 05/11/26 Calexico Intermodal Transit Center Ribbon Cutting Calexico, CA ∙ 05/11/26 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 05/11/26 Holtville City Council Meeting City Hall
∙ 05/13/26 Joan Jenks Bench Dedication IVHA Housing Development ∙ 05/13/26 ICTC Management/CCMA Meetings ICTC Offices (EC) ∙ 05/14/26 Meetings w/ City Engineers & Planner re: Various Projects THG Offices (EC) ∙ 05/15/26 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon Web Conference ∙ 05/18/26 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 05/18/26 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 05/19/26 BOOST Assistance Check-in City Hall
∙ 05/20/26 NW Sick Day (Out of Office)
∙ 05/21/26 Meeting w/ IID Records re: Microfilm Reading IID Headquarters ∙ 05/21/26 Farmers Market & Street Fair Holt Park
∙ 05/22/26 City Council Goal Setting Workshop City Hall UPCOMING EVENTS :
∙ 05/19/26 Holtville Planning Commission Meeting
∙ 05/19/26 BOOST Assistance Check-in City Hall
∙ 05/22/26 City Council Goal Setting Workshop City Hall ∙ 05/25/26 Memorial Day Observed (City Hall Closed)
∙ 05/25/26 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Holt Park
∙ 05/26/26 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 05/26/26 Holtville City Council Meeting City Hall
∙ 05/27/26 ICTC Budget Workshop ICTC Offices (EC)
∙ 05/27/26 Team CA Monthly Meeting Webinar
∙ 05/28/26 Progress Meeting w/ SitelogiQ Staff City Hall ∙ 05/29/26 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon
∙ 06/01/26 Department Head Meeting City Hall
∙ 06/02/26 BOOST Assistance Check-in Web Conference
∙ 06/05/26 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon Web Conference ∙ 06/05/26 CA FFA Foundation Board Meeting Lodi, CA / Web Conference ∙ 06/08/26 Holtville City Council Meeting Web Conference ∙ 06/10/26 ICTC Management/CCMA Meetings ICTC Offices (EC) ∙ 06/11/26 Progress Meeting w/ SitelogiQ Staff City Hall ∙ 06/15/26 Holtville Rotary Club Luncheon St. Paul's Lutheran Church ∙ 07/29 - 08/03/26 NW Vacation Days (Out of Office)
∙ 08/13 - 08/14/26 NW Vacation Days (Out of Office)
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 (2026'05-26)
DATE ISSUED:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
May 19, 2026
Alex Silva, Fire Chief
Monthly Report for April 2026
THIS IS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. NO ACTION 15 REQUIRED OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The following is the monthly report for April 2026. With the closing of Sonrisa Villa on April 15, 2026 I anticipate a significant drop in our call volume. We have been averaging over 200 calls over the last 18 years, 20% of our calls. I attended FireScope meeting. The main topic was the upcoming events for Southern California including FIFA finals, 2028 Olympics and the Para Olympics. I also attended the annual Wildland Fire Conference in San Diego, the conference covered projected wild land season, technologies, and tactics. At the home front, we continued our training. Our staff is very young and are eager to learn.
The following is the monthly report for April 2026.
Emergency Calls
Training hours
Cordially submitted
Alex Silva
Fire Chief
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: May 19th, 2026
FROM: Joshua Osuna
Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator/Supervisor
SUBJECT: Water Treatment Plant Bi-weekly Operations & Maintenance Summary THIS IS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.
The purpose of this report is to inform council of all operations and maintenance activities carried out at the Water Treatment facilities during the period 5/6/26 through 5/19/26.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT:
• Daily operations which include daily log numbers, backwashing filters, UV system check, calibration of chemicals, daily ponds inspection, & daily pool inspection. • Quarterly TTHM samples.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joshua Osuna
Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator/Supervisor
City of Holtville
121 W. 5th Street, Holtville, CA 92250
Cell (760) 756-8086 / City Hall (760) 356-2912
[email protected]
City of Holtville
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE ISSUED: May 21st, 2026
FROM: Gustavo Rodriguez
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 Wastewater treatment facilities during the period between May 4th – May 21st , 2026.
WASTEWATER PLANT:
An inspection of the wastewater treatment plant and its equipment was carried out on a weekly basis, May 4th to May 21st , 2026. No deficiencies were found. Plant operations and equipment conditions are normal. The plant operators continue to operate and maintain the plant according to plant NPDS Permit parameters.
We are happy to report that there are no violations for the month of May. The April report to the Water Board was submitted with no violations and in a timely manner. The quarterly pretreatment report was submitted to EPA. We continue to receive wastewater from portable toilets, and no adverse effects are observed in our treatment systems. Included in this report are some pictures of sludge being wasted, clarifiers, and aeration basin. Looking at the pictures, these show the plant is operating well!
Respectfully Submitted,
Gustavo Rodriguez.
Wastewater Chief Plant Operator/Consultant
(Sludge being wasted).
(Biolac tank, no foam and a nice dark brown color.)
(Clarifier looks clear and no solids going over the weir,) May 21, 2026
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. • Fertilized parks and recreational fields.
• Caught 4 dogs.
• Pumped water out of Apple Court retention basin.
• Replaced 19 registers
• Replaced 13 ¾- inch meters
• Replaced 2 one-inch meters
Respectfully Submitted,
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Alejandro Chavez
Public Works Supervisor
City of Holtville