LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MINUTES
City Hall, 251 E. Honolulu St., Lindsay, CA 93247
Notice is hereby given that the Lindsay City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on January 09, 2024, at 6:00 PM in person and via webinar. The webinar address for members of the public is https://zoom.us/j/99279557087. Those who would like to make a public comment during the public comment portion of the agenda may do so by utilizing the raise hand feature or indicating they would like to make a comment in the chat.
Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the City Clerk prior to the meeting at (559) 562-7102 ext. 8034 or via email at [email protected].
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem SERNA.
3. ROLL CALL
Present Mayor Cerros
Council Member Flores
Council Member Sanchez
Council Member Caudillo
Absent 1
Mayor Pro Tem Serna
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Approve Agenda
1st 2nd Result SERNA FLORES CAUDILLO CERROS SANCHEZ
CAUDILLO CERROS (4-0) ABSENT AYE AYE AYE AYE
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is invited to comment on any subject under the jurisdiction of the Lindsay City Council. Please note that speakers that wish to comment on a Regular Item or Public Hearing on tonight’s agenda will have an opportunity to speak when public comment for that item is requested by the Mayor. Comments shall be 1 Absent with Notice.
limited to three (3) minutes per person, with thirty (30) minutes for the total comment period, unless otherwise indicated by the Mayor. The public may also choose to submit a comment before the meeting via email. Public comments received via email will be distributed to the Council prior to the start of the meeting and incorporated into the official minutes; however, they will not be read aloud. Under state law, matters presented under public comment cannot be acted upon by the Council at this time. • Public comment received via email from Dale Rains stating his support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment received via email from Sarah Ayon stating her support of Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Valeriano Saucedo. Saucedo requested that Council waive the 30 minute limit for the public comment period. Mayor declined and stated everyone would be given opportunity to provide a comment. Saucedo read letter in support of Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from an individual identified by the last name of Alvarez. Alvarez read letter in support of Chief Carrillo.
• Public comment in person from another individual who read a letter in support of Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Eddie Smith. Smith read a letter in support of Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Leonor Serna. Serna voiced her support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Adam Perez. Perez voiced his concerns regarding Chief Carrillo’s actions.
• Public comment in person from Francis Lloyd. Lloyd voiced her support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Henry Brower. Brower voiced his support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Robert Hurtado. Hurtado voiced his support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Tom Rooney. Rooney voiced his support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Mercy Herrera. Herrera voiced her support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Robert Velasquez. Velasquez voiced his concerns regarding Chief Carrillo’s actions.
• Public comment in person from Belinda McKenney. McKenney voiced her support for Chief Carrillo.
• Public comment in person from Joe Soria. Soria called for transparency and clarity. Soria stated that he wants the Council and City to be successful and thanked everyone for sharing their opinions. • Public comment in person from individual by the name of Denise. Denise voiced her support for Chief Carrillo.
• Public comment in person from Maria Knutson. Knutson voiced her support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Ana Carreterro. Carretero voiced her support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Hernando Pinon. Voiced his support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Marissa Knutson. Voiced her support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Geno Garcia. Garcia voiced his support for Council having the City’s best interest in mind, voiced concerns regarding Carrillo’s actions, stated that Council will make the right decision.
• Public comment in person from Gabriella Leon. Leon state that she would like the Council to reconsider their decision regarding Chief Carrillo.
• Public comment in person from Francis Brower. Brower voiced her support for Chief Carrillo. • Public comment in person from Neyba Amezcua. Amezcua voiced her support for what Council has done, stated that 99% of City employees stand behind Council’s decision regarding Chief Carrillo.
• Public comment from Sally McDonald. McDonald voiced her support for Chief Carrillo.
Mayor closed public comment at 7:10 PM.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
• Council Member CAUDILLO had no report.
• Council Member SANCHEZ thanked everyone for their attendance and assured them that they are heard.
• Council Member FLORES shared that she was saddened to learn of passing of Ted from China’s Alley.
• Mayor CERROS shared that he has secured meetings with Padilla, Valadao and other legislative officials to ask for support for Lindsay. Thanked all for their comments and assured them that they are heard, he wants what is best for the community.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
• CITY MANAGER shared that the Chamber’s Annual Awards are on February 3rd. • CITY MANAGER shared that the Lindsay Kiwanis and Key Club went down to Pasadena to assist in decorating floats for the Rose Parade.
• CITY MANAGER shared that the City met with CalTRANS and it was a good meeting. Plan is to reject bids for the Olive Bowl/Kaku Park Expansion Project and downsize and go out to bid again. • CITY MANAGER shared that the Lindmore construction is expected to begin in the Spring.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Routine items approved in one motion unless an item is pulled for discussion.
8.1 Minutes from December 12, 2023, Regular Meeting (pp. 4 – 9)
8.2 Warrant List for December 04, 2023, through December 31, 2024 (pp. 10 – 21)
8.3 Treasurer’s Report for December 2023 (p. 22)
8.4 Consider the Approval of Resolution No. 24-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay Authorizing the Director of City Services & Planning to Engage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Regarding Grants for Which the City has Applied and Any Documents Thereto (pp. 23 – 41)
8.5 Consider the Approval of Resolution No. 24-02, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay Approving a New Salary Schedule in Compliance with California State Mandated Minimum Wage and Minimum Salary Law Effective January 01, 2024 as well as the Lindsay City Employees’ Association Base Wage Increase Effective the First Full Pay Period including January 01, 2024, Approved via Resolution No. 23-33 (pp. 42 – 48) Motion to Approve Consent Calendar
1st 2nd Result SERNA FLORES CAUDILLO CERROS SANCHEZ
CERROS CAUDILLO (4-0) ABSENT AYE AYE AYE AYE
9. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
9.1 Review & Discussion of City Council Handbook (pp. 49 – 152) Requested by Mayor Cerros
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager
9.2 Formation of Economic Development Ad-Hoc Committee (p. 153) Requested by Mayor Cerros
Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager • Public comment in person from Esteban Solis Loya. Loya shared his interest in being on committee.
9.3 Update on Bike Lanes in Lindsay
Requested by Mayor Cerros
Presented by Neyba Amezcua, Director of City Services & Planning • Public comment in person from Francis Brower. Brower asked if bike lanes could be painted green, • Public comment in person from Esteban Solis Loy. Asked Council to diversify modes of transportation.
• Public comment in person from Gary Meling. Meling asked how can one get across street with new corridor.
9.4 Update on Hermosa Street & Westwood Avenue Roundabout Sign Requested by Mayor Cerros
Presented by Neyba Amezcua, Director of City Services & Planning • Public comment in person from Leonor Serna. Serna stated that she wants more focus on keeping the City clean.
• Public comment in person from Mercedes Herrera. Herrera believes money should spent on tree trimming.
• Public comment in person from Gary Meling. Meling asked about Self Help funds in regards to this project.
• Public comment in person from Belinda McKenney. McKenney called for clean up days in the City.
10. ACTION ITEM(S)
10.1 Review Existing Appointments and Consider the Approval of Appointment of Council Member Representatives to Boards, Agencies, and Committees (pp. 154 – 156) Presented by Francesca Quintana, City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager Motion to Push Item 10.1 to Next Regular Meeting of January 23, 2024 1st 2nd Result SERNA FLORES CAUDILLO CERROS SANCHEZ
CERROS CAUDILLO (4-0) ABSENT AYE AYE AYE AYE
11. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
11.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code §54957
Title: Acting City Manager
11.2 Public Employment
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code §54957
Title: Interim City Manager
• No reportable action out of closed session.
12. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Council requests for future agenda items, can be called for by any Councilmember during the ‘Request for Future Items’ section of a regular meeting. Immediately following the request of an item, a vote will be taken on the item. If a majority of the City Council supports further study of the item, then a full staff analysis will be prepared within a reasonable time as determined by the City Manager unless otherwise directed by a majority of the City Council.
Discussion shall be limited to whether an item should be added to an agenda, not the merit of the item.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Lindsay City Council meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at 251 E. Honolulu Street in Lindsay, California beginning at 6:00 P.M. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noticed. Materials related to an Agenda item submitted to the legislative body after distribution of the Agenda Packet are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. Complete agenda is available at www.lindsay.ca.us. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act & Ralph M. Brown Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or to be able to access this agenda and documents in the agenda packet, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 562-7102 x 8034. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to ensure accessibility to this meeting and/or provision of an alternative format of the agenda and documents in the agenda packet.
The next Regular Meeting of the Lindsay City Council is scheduled to be held on January 23, 2024.