LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, September 10, 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, Assistant City Attorney Mario Zamora, City Clerk Maegan Peton, Director of Public Safety Rob Moore, Acting Human Resources Manager Lance Rowell, Director of Finance Lacy Meneses, Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva, City Services Manager Joseph Avina, Administrative Supervisor Marshall Chairez, Lieutenant Ryan Heinks, Records Clerk Daisy Flores.
6:00 p.m. – REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Serna
Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Councilmember Cerros
Councilmember Sanchez (6:25 p.m.)
Councilmember Villarreal
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Cerros and an invocation was provided by Pastor Natanael Lopez.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Councilmember Villarreal, and carried 4 to 0 (Sanchez absent) to approve the agenda.
5. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Council adjourned to closed session at 6:03 p.m.
5.1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to § 54956.9(b): 1 Case
5.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Lacy Meneses, Daymon Qualls, Mario Zamora
Employee Organizations: Mid-Management Group, LPOA, SEIU, LCPFA Council adjourned from closed session at 7:15 p.m..
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION REPORT
Mayor Serna advised there was no reportable action.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT – Public Comment was taken after Staff Updates.
Dennis Doane provided updates for the Chamber of Commerce.
7. COUNCIL REPORT – Council Report was taken after City Manager Report.
Councilmember Villarreal reported that she attended the First Friday Coffee Talk.
Councilmember Sanchez advised she had nothing to report.
Councilmember Cerros advised that the Tulare County Fair begins September 11, 2024, and that there is a Council dinner for Elected Officials on September 11, 2024, as well.
Mayor Pro Tem Flores advised she had nothing to report.
Mayor Serna reported that he attended the First Friday Coffee Talk, the Healthy Kids Healthy Lindsay meeting, a Rawhide Game and that there is the groundbreaking for the Olive Bowl on September 24, 2024.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT – City Manager Report was taken after Executive (Closed) Session.
8.1 Introduction of Director of Public Safety Robert Moore.
The City Manager introduced the new Director of Public Safety Robert Moore and reported out in recent events and items of interest.
City Manager Daymon Quals provided a brief update to Council and then introduced the Chief of Public Safety Robert Moore.
9. STAFF UPDATES – Staff Updates were taken after Council Report.
City staff provided updates for Council review.
10. PRESENTATIONS
10.1 Recreation Updates.
Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva provided a presentation for Council review.
10.2 Certificate of Recognition Presented to the Lindsay Community Theater.
Mayor Serna presented a Certificate of Recognition honoring the Lindsay Community Theater in the relighting their Marquee.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
11.1 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 we waived.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
11.2 Minutes of the Regular and/or Special Meeting of August 27, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
11.3 Warrant List for August 19, 2024 Through September 1, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transactions dated August 19, 2024, through September 1, 2024.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
11.4 August 2024 Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the August 2024 Monthly Treasurer's Report.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Establishment of the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
Action & Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 24-31 formally creating the Lindsay Economic Development Committee and establishing the bylaws by which the Committee will adhere to.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk and Assistant to the City Manager Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12.2 Extraterritorial Sewer Connection for APN 202-144-004.
Action & Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-32, an Extraterritorial Sewer Connection for APN 202-144-004; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Extraterritorial Sewer Service agreement once all requirements are met.
Submitted by: Joseph Avina, Acting Director of City Services Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12.3 Award a Contract to American Ramp Company of Joplin, MO for Construction of the Lindsay City Park Skatepark Project.
Action & Recommendation: Award and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with American Ramp Company of Joplin, MO, in the amount of $147,334.50 for the construction of the Lindsay City Park Skatepark Project; and authorize a contingency amount of $14,733 (10%) for potential unforeseen conditions.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Acting Director of Recreation Services Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Mayor Serna, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12.4 2024/2025 General Fund Budget Amendment.
Action & Recommendation: Approve the City of Lindsay 2024/2025 General Fund Budget Amendment.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12.5 Valencia & Linda Vista Dr. Rehabilitation Improvement Project Notice of Completion.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Valencia Street and Linda Vista Drive – Street, Sidewalk, and Drainage Improvements Project as complete; and direct the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the County Recorder with the 1-year warranty period beginning upon recordation.
Submitted by: Joseph Avina, Acting Director of City Services Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12.6 Resolution 24-33 Tulare County Multi-Jurisdiction Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and City of Lindsay Annex D.
Action & Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-33, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay adopting the Tulare County Multi Jurisdiction Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and City of Lindsay Annex D as requested by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for non-mandatory compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2140.
Submitted by: Kira Stowell, Contract City Planner
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Villarreal, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.1 Zone Change No. 24-01, Tentative Parcel Map No. 24-01, and Planned Unit Development No. 2024-01.
Action & Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-34, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay, to adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for Zone Change No. 24-01, Tentative Parcel Map 24-01 “Hidden Oaks”, and Planned Unit Development No. 24-01, and approve Zone Change No. 24-01 (ZC 24-01), Tentative Parcel Map No. 24-01 (TPM 24-01), and Planned Unit Development No. 24-01 (PUD 24-01); and introduce (first reading) Ordinance No. 614, an Ordinance of the City of Lindsay approving Zone Change No. 24-01.
Submitted by: Kira Stowell, Contract City Planner
Public Hearing Open: The Public Hearing opened at 8:17 p.m.
Public Comment: Public comment was provided by Developer Greg Nunley in support of this item and made himself available to Council for questions.
Public Hearing Closed: The Public Hearing closed at 8:17 p.m.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Villarreal, and unanimously carried to approve Resolution No. 24- 34 to adopt and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for Zone Change No. 24-01, Tentative Parcel Map 24-01 “Hidden Oaks”, and Planned Unit Development No. 24-01, and approve Zone Change No. 24-01 (ZC 24-01), Tentative Parcel Map No. 24-01 (TPM 24-01), and Planned Unit Development No. 24-01 (PUD 24-01). It was further motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Cerros, and unanimously carried to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 614 approving Zone Change No. 24-01.
14. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
There were no requests for future items.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Approved by Council: September 24, 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 September 24, 2024.