LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, October 8, 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, Director of Public Safety Rob Moore, Acting Human Resources Manager Lance Rowell, Director of Finance Lacy Meneses, Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva, Acting City Services Director Ryan Heinks, Engineer Technician Mauricio Mendoza 6:00 p.m. – REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
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.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Josh Treadway from The Harvest Center.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Flores.
4. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Ramiro Serna
Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Flores
Councilmember Hipolito Cerros
Councilmember Rosaena Sanchez
Councilmember Misty Villarreal
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Cerros, seconded by Councilmember Villarreal, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lauri Cardoza provided public comment introducing herself as a candidate for the College of the Sequoias School Board.
Sarah Borbon from Prairie 4H provided an overview of Foraging Week and invited those in the chambers to a fundraiser breakfast.
7. COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor Serna recognized LUSD students in attendance.
Councilmember Villarreal invited those in attendance to the Alt Ed Volleyball scheduled for October 11, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tem Flores advised she had nothing to report.
Councilmember Cerros reminded those in attendance of the Town Hall meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024.
Councilmember Sanchez advised she attended a Lindsay Varela’s Boxing Tournament.
8. STAFF UPDATES
City staff provided updates for Council review.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Mayor Serna 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.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
10.2 Minutes of the Regular and/or Special Meeting of September 24, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
10.3 Warrant List for September 16, 2024 Through October 29, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transactions dated September 16, through September 29, 2024.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
10.4 September 2024 Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the September 2024 Monthly Treasurer's Report.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
10.5 Second Reading of Ordinance No. 614 Approving zone Change No. 24-01.
Action & Recommendation: Approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 614, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lindsay approving Zone Change No. 24-01 amending the Zoning Designation from R-1-7 to R-1-5 for a 9.10-acre project site located north of Tulare Road on the west side of Oak Avenue (APN 199-050-055), and the Lindsay Zoning Map as adopted by Ordinance 437 of the City of Lindsay; and authorization to waive full reading of said ordinance and authorize reading by title only.
Submitted by: Kira Stowell, Contract City Planner
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.1 Lindsay Rib Cook-off Special Event Permit and Fee Waiver.
Action & Recommendation: Approve Special Event Permit No. 24-08 for the 14th Annual Lindsay Rib Cook-Off Event in downtown Lindsay scheduled for November 2, 2024; and approve Fee Waiver for the event, contingent upon the City receiving all necessary documentation for the permit.
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services Public Comment: Denise, board member for the Lindsay Rib Cook-off provided comment in support of the event and was available for questions.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Villarreal, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
11.2 League of Cities Annual Conference Proposed Resolution(s).
Action & Recommendation: Review the Resolution(s) being proposed for the 2024 League of Cities Annual Conference General Assembly and determine a City position for the Voting Delegate as they represent the City.
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 Mayor Serna, seconded by Councilmember Cerros, and unanimously carried to support the resolution for the League of Cities Annual Conference.
11.3 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
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Cerros, and carried 4 to 1 (Mayor Serna abstained) to approve the item as presented.
11.4 Lindsay Economic Development Committee Member Selection.
Action & Recommendation: Select up to five (5) members from the applications provided to serve as the Committee Members for the Lindsay Economic Development Committee; and select two (2) Council members and three (3) City staff to serve as the remaining members.
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 Mayor Serna, seconded by Councilmember Cerros, and unanimously carried to extend the application period for one more month. Council then provided consensus to direct staff to bring the bylaws for the Lindsay Economic Development Committee back to Council for an amendment.
11.5 Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Porterville Citrus, Inc.
Action & Recommendation: Approve Resolution 24-36, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Operations and Maintenance Agreement for a conveyor bridge owned and operated by Porterville Citrus, Inc once all requirements are met.
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 Cerros, and unanimously carried to Resolution 24-36 as presented.
11.6 Work Authorization for QK, Inc for Construction Staking Services.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to execute an extra Work Authorization with the City’s contract City Engineer firm QK, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $66,700 for Construction Staking Services for the Olive Bowl and Kaku Park Renovation Project.
Submitted by: Mauricio Mendoza, Engineer Technician
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Mayor Serna, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 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.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Council provided a consensus to direct City staff to request a second presentation from Kristar Development for the development of the vacant lot at the Corner of Honolulu and Elmwood. Further, Council provided a consensus to move forward with C-Set or another service type of organization for the location of 284 Hermosa and to look into getting the location appraised.
13. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Flores requested that 396 Oxford be on the next agenda for a zoning discussion.
Mayor Serna requested that staff look into seeing if there is a way for legacy events such as the Orange Blossom Festival to not have to seek Council approval each year.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Approved by Council: October 22, 2024.
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Ramiro Serna, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Maegan Peton, City Clerk
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