LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, August 13, 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 (zoom), City Clerk Maegan Peton, Acting Director of Public Safety Ryan Heinks, Deputy City Clerk Lance Rowell, Director of Finance Lacy Meneses, Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva, City Services Manager Joseph Avina, Assistant City Planner Joshua Medeiros, Engineer Technician Mauricio Mendoza. 5:30 p.m. – STUDY SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Serna called to order the special meeting of the Lindsay City Council at 5:34 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 251 E. Honolulu St.
2. STUDY SESSION
2.1 Study Session for Properties Rezoned in 2022.
Action & Recommendation: Staff is asking for discussion and general direction to bring a proposal forward at a future meeting. No action is needed at this time.
Submitted by: Kira Stowell, Senior Planner of QK Inc.
Public Comment: Mercy Herrera asked what the definition of light industrial is versus heavy industrial. Staff provided an answer thereto.
Council Action: Council provided consensus to move forward with the City effort to rezone the properties to Mixed Use.
3. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION
The special meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
5:55 p.m. – LINDSAY SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
4. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Serna called to order the Lindsay Successor Agency Meeting at 5:51 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 251 E. Honolulu St.
5. LINDSAY SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
5.1 Pledged Tax Revenues in Accordance with the Bond Covenants of the Lindsay Successor Agency.
Action & Recommendation: Approve written certification of pledged tax revenues in accordance with the bond covenants of the Successor Agency to the Lindsay Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, issue of 2015.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Mayor Serna, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
6. ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – REGULAR MEETING
7. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Serna called to order the regular meeting of the Lindsay City Council at 5:59 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 251 E Honolulu St.
8. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Serna
Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Flores (5:46 p.m.)
Councilmember Hipolito Cerros
Councilmember Rosaena Sanchez
Councilmember Misty Villarreal
9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Mayor Serna led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invocation.
11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Cerros, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mercy Herrera provided public comment to commend the City for the successful National Night out.
Eric Coyne, representative for Senator Hurtado’s Office, also commended the City for the successful National Night Out and provided legislative updates.
Dennis Doane provided updates for the Chamber of Commerce.
Genevieve Doane provided updates for Century 21 and requested to purchase a City-owned property.
13. COUNCIL REPORT
Council reported on recent events and items of interest.
14. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest and introduced new employees: Joshua Medeiros, Assistant City Planner and Mauricio Mendoza, Engineer Technician.
15. RECOGNITION
15.1 Resolution of Commendation for Adriana Nave.
Acting Chief of Public Safety Ryan Heinks introduced Adriana Nave and Mayor Serna presented Adriana with the Resolution of Commendation.
16. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Mayor Serna and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar. Items 16.5, 16.6, and 16.7 were pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion but were approved in one motion with the Consent Calendar items.
16.1 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.
16.2 Minutes of the regular and/or special Meeting of July 23, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
16.3 Warrant List for July 1, 2024 through August 5, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of July 1, 2024 through August 5, 2024.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
16.4 July 2024 Treasurer’s Report.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the July 2024 Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
16.5 Settlement Agreement With the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Action & Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 24-27 affirming and ratifying the settlement agreement and release dated September 8, 2020 (Settlement Agreement) with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and authorizing the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to execute all documents relating thereto or emanating from the settlement agreement.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Council Action: Mayor Pro Tem Flores pulled this item for clarification and staff provided a response thereto. Item was approved in the same motion as the Consent Calendar.
16.6 Fee Waiver Request for a Baked Potato Fundraiser.
Action & Recommendation: Approve a fee waiver request by Veritas Arts non-profit organization that will host a baked potato sale fundraiser on September 16, 2024.
Submitted by: Kira Stowell, Senior Planner for QK, Inc.
Council Action: Mayor Serna pulled this item to provide an update that the fee should be $250 and $100 as provided in the staff report. Staff confirmed. Item was approved in the same motion as the Consent Calendar.
16.7 Bidder Responsibility Determination Appeal Procedure.
Action & Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 24-28 approving the bidder responsibility determination appeal procedure; and affirm the administration’s authority to evaluate bidder in accordance with Municipal Code sections 3.304.250 and 3.04.260.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Council Action: Councilmember Cerros pulled this item for clarification. Item was approved in the same motion as the Consent Calendar.
17. ACTION ITEMS
17.1 Tosted Asphalt, Inc. Contract for Pickleball Courts Resurfacing Project.
Action & Recommendation: Award and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Tosted Asphalt, Inc. of Fresno, CA in the amount of $98,000 for construction of the Lindsay Wellness Center Pickleball Courts Resurfacing Project.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation Services Public Comment: Mercy Herrera provided a comment in support of this item. Mike via zoom requested the location for this project and staff provided a response thereto.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve this item as presented.
18. DISCUSSION ITEMS
18.1 Virtual Public Comment.
Action & Recommendation: Consider limiting public comments to in-person or written submissions only and discontinue the acceptance of virtual public comments.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk and Assistant to the City Manager Public Comment: There was no public comment.
Council Action: It was the consensus of Council 4-1 (Councilmember Cerros dissenting) to remove the option for public comment for future meetings.
19. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Council adjourned to closed session at 6:56 p.m.
2.1 Public Employment
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957
Title: Director of Public Safety
2.2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to § 54956.9(b): 1 Case
Council adjourned from closed session at 7:42 p.m.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION REPORT
Mayor Serna advised there was no reportable action.
20. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Councilmember Cerros requested a discussion item for the downtown and the Economic Development Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Flores requested staff to look into replacing the flag on the Mural.
21. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Approved by Council: August 27, 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 August 27, 2024.