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LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 24, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
City Hall, 251 E. Honolulu St., Lindsay, CA 93247
Notice is hereby given that the Lindsay City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in person and live via YouTube.
City of Lindsay YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLindsay Se anima a los hispanohablantes a asistir a las próximas reuniones del Concejo Municipal de Lindsay. Para traducción al español, comuníquese con la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal por teléfono, (559) 562-7102 ext. 8034, o regístrese unos minutos antes en el momento de la reunión del Consejo.
Rules for Addressing the City Council:
• Members of the public may address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of Lindsay.
• Persons wishing to address Council concerning an item on the agenda will be invited to address the Council during the time that Council is considering that agenda item. Persons wishing to address Council concerning issues not on the agenda will be invited to address Council during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
• When invited by the Mayor to speak, please step up to the lectern, state your name and city of residence, and make your comments. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION –Led by Councilmember Sanchez.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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 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.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
7. STAFF UPDATES – City Services, Finance, Human Resources, Public Safety, Recreation Services
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mayor
Ramiro Serna
Mayor Pro Tem
Yolanda Flores
Councilmembers
Hipolito Angel Cerros
Rosaena Sanchez
Misty Villarreal
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9. RECOGNITION
9.1 Resolution of Commendation for Administrative Supervisor Vanessa Duran
9.2 Resolution of Commendation for Lieutenant Ryan Heinks
10. PRESENTATIONS
10.1 City Assistance Program
Action & Recommendation: This is a presentation item. No action is needed.
Presented by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation Services
11. CONSENT CALENDAR – Routine items approved in one motion unless an item is pulled for discussion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
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 be waived.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
11.2 Minutes of the Regular and/or Special Meeting of September 10, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
11.3 Warrant List for September 2, 2024, Through September 15, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transactions dated September 2, 2024, through September 15, 2024
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1 TCAG Presentation – Letter of Support for the Cross Valley Express.
Action & Recommendation: Receive a presentation from the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) on the Cross Valley Express; and direct the City Manager to submit a letter of support for the Kings-Tulare County Cross Valley Corridor Phased Service and Operations Plan, referred to as the “Cross Valley Express.” Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager and Derek Winning with TCAG
12.2 Construction Management Services Contract for the Olive Bowl and Kaku Renovation Project.
Action & Recommendation: Award and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with 4CREEKS of Visalia, Ca in the amount of $579,170.70 for Construction Management Services for the Olive Bowl and Kaku Renovation Project.
Submitted by: Mauricio Mendoza, Engineer Technician
12.3 Agreement with VL Friday Night Market for Services Related to the Friday Night Market.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize an agreement with VL Friday Night Market and grant the City Manager authorization to execute documents relating thereto.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
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12.4 Resolution No. 24-35 Memorializing the Receipt of SQM Settlement Funds and Restricting the use of Said Funds.
Action & Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 24-35 memorializing the receipt of $6,550,533.74 in settlement funds from SQM North America Corporation into the water enterprise account and designate these funds to be used exclusively for the design, installation, and ongoing maintenance and operation of a two-stage ion exchange treatment system for Well 11; and prohibit the use or transfer of these funds for any purpose other than the rehabilitation of Well 11 and improvement to the City’s water system.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
13. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13.1 Opportunities for Developing City-Owned Vacant Properties.
Action & Recommendation: Review a presentation on select City-owned vacant properties, discuss and evaluate potential development opportunities for each site, and provide guidance to staff based on their findings.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
14. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to § 54956.9(b): 1 Case
15. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
16. 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. A 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 Deputy City Clerk at (559) 562-7102 x 8034. Notification 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.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AGENDA
I hereby certify, in conformance with Government Code Sections 54954.2 and 54956, this agenda was posted in the bulletin board at the front of City Hall, 251 E Honolulu St., as well as on the City of Linday’s website (www.lindsay.ca.us).
DATE & TIME POSTED: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Maegan Peton, City Clerk