LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, July 9, 2024
251 E Honolulu St., Lindsay CA 93247 6:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting Proper notice of this meeting was given pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 and 54956.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Daymon Qualls, City Attorney Megan Crouch, City Clerk Maegan Peton, Acting Director of Public Safety Ryan Heinks, Deputy City Clerk Lance Rowell, Director of Finance Lacy Meneses, Acting Human Resources Manager Vanessa Duran, City Services Manager Joseph Avina, Administrative Supervisor Marshall Chairez 6:00 p.m. – REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Serna called to order the regular meeting of the Lindsay City Council at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 251 E. Honolulu St.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Sanchez.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor - Vacant
Mayor Pro Tem Ramiro Serna
Councilmember Hipolito Cerros
Councilmember Yolanda Flores
Councilmember Rosaena Sanchez
3.1 Administer Oath of Office to New Council Member
City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager Maegan Peton administered the oath of office to Misty Villarreal.
4. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Action & Recommendation: Appoint Council Members to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, as needed, on the Lindsay City Council.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk & Assistant to the City Manager It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Serna as Mayor, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and unanimously carried to approve.
It was further motioned by Councilmember Sanchez to nominate Councilmember Flores as Mayor Pro Tem, seconded my Mayor Serna, and unanimously carried to approve.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Mayor Serna, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Genevieve Doane with Century 21 thanked Council for their support and provided updates for Century 21.
Dennis Doane with the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce thanked Council for their support and provided Chamber updates.
Eric Coyne, field representative for Senator Melissa Hurtado’s Office introduced himself to Council and the new City Manager and provided information for local resources.
7. COUNCIL REPORT
Council reported on recent events and items of interest.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest.
9. PROCLAMATIONS & RECONITIONS
9.1 Proclamation for Parks Make Life Better Month
Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Serna
Mayor Serna presented to the proclamation to Administrative Supervisor for the Parks Division Marshall Chairez.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Councilmember Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Cerros and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
10.1 Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve by Title Only.
Action & Recommendation: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and that further reading of such ordinances be waived.
10.2 Minutes of the regular and/or special Meeting of June 25, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
10.3 Warrant List for June 17, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of June 17, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
10.4 Participation in the Federal Excess Property Acquisition Program (1033 Program) through the Defense Logistic Agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO).
Action & Recommendation: Receive the notification of participation in the Federal Excess Property Acquisition Program (1033 Program) through the Defense Logistic Agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO).
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of Public Safety
10.5 June 2024 Treasurer’s Report.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the June Monthly Treasurer's Report.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.1 Council Board, Agency, and Committee Appointments.
Action & Recommendation: Review the existing appointments and consider the approval of appointment of Council Member Representatives to Boards, Agencies, and Committees.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk & Assistant to the City manager Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was Council consensus to approve the following appointments:
Integrated Regional Water Management Representative: Councilmember Cerros Alternate: Councilmember Sanchez
East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability
Agency
Representative: Mayor Serna
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Tulare County Association of Government
(TCAG) Board of Directors
Representative: Mayor Serna
Alternate: Councilmember Villarreal
Tulare County Regional Transit Agency
(TCRTA) Board of Directors
Representative: Mayor Serna
Alternate: Councilmember Cerros
Lindsay Wellness Center Programming
Committee
Representative: Mayor Serna
Representative: Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Healthy Kids Healthy Lindsay Representative: Mayor Serna Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Tulare County City Selection Committee Representative: Mayor Serna Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Friday Night Market Operations Ad-Hoc
Oversight Committee
Representative: Councilmember Sanchez
Representative: Councilmember Cerros
San Joaquin Valley (SJV) Air Pollution
Control District Special City Selection
Committee
Representative: Councilmember Cerros
Alternate: Councilmember Villarreal
Tulare County Council of Cities Representative: Mayor Pro Tem Flores Alternate: Councilmember Cerros
City Water Ad-Hoc Committee Representative: Councilmember Villarreal Representative: Councilmember Sanchez
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 Levy and Collection of Refuse and Delinquency Fees on County of Tulare Property Tax Rolls by Resolutions.
Action & Recommendation: Consider the approval of the following items:
A. Public Hearing to Consider the Approval of Resolution 24-23, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay, County of Tulare, State of California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Solid Waste Refuse Charges for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025
B. Public Hearing to Consider the Approval of Resolution 24-24, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay, County of Tulare, State of California, Placing the Delinquent Sewer, Refuse, and Water Fees and Charges for the Period Ending June 30, 2024, on the Property Tax Roll for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
Public Hearing Part A Open: The Public Hearing opened at 6:39 p.m.
Public Comment: Public comment was provided by Mercy Hererra and Henry Villarreal.
Public Hearing Part A Closed: The Public Hearing closed at 6:47 p.m.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Serna, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve Resolution 24-23 as presented.
Public Hearing Open Part B: The Public Hearing opened at 6:50 p.m.
Public Comment: Public comment was provided by Mercy Hererra.
Public Hearing Closed: The Public Hearing closed at 6:50 p.m.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Mayor Serna, and unanimously carried to approve Resolution 24-24 as presented.
13. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Councilmember Cerros received Council consensus for the following items:
• Receive a transit update from TCRTA Executive Director Abul Hassan • Receive an update from the Economic Development Committee that was established in January 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Flores requested staff to reach out to local organizations to assist the elderly in receiving A/C units.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Approved by Council: July 23, 2024.
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Ramiro Serna, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Maegan Peton, City Clerk
The next Regular Meeting of the Lindsay City Council is scheduled to be held on July 23, 2024.