NUMBER 24-39
TITLE
MEETING
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINDSAY AMENDING THE BYLAWS FOR THE LINDSAY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
At a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Lindsay City Council held on November 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM at 251 E. Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247
WHEREAS, according to the Chapter of the City of Lindsay § 7.0, the City Council by ordinance or resolution may create, modify, combine and abolish such boards, commissions and committees as it shall determine; and
WHEREAS, boards, commissions and committees established by resolution shall be appointed by the Mayor from nominees presented to him/her by the Council; and WHEREAS, the Committee shall be advisory only to the City Council and will report items of interest to Council as needed and or requested; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit A shall prescribe their powers and duties, determine the number and qualifications of the members, their method of selection, term of office and removal, residence location requirements, and fix their compensation, if any.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Lindsay Economic Development Committee bylaws are amended to adjust the boundaries to those of the Lindsay Unified School Districts boundary lines.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval and adoption.
SECTION 3. The Mayor, or pending officer, is hereby authorized to affix their signature to the Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Lindsay, and the City Clerk, or their duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest them.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-39
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lindsay as follows:
MEETING DATE November 12, 2024
MOTION
SECOND MOTION
AYES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
NAYS
CERTIFICATION OF THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION AS FULL, TRUE, PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY AS DETAILED. _____________________________________
Ramiro Serna, Mayor
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTING OFFICER
The undersigned, Maegan Peton, City Clerk of the City of Lindsay does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the City of Lindsay which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date thereof.
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Maegan Peton, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 24-39
City of Lindsay
Lindsay Economic Development Committee Bylaws
1. Purpose and Intent. The membership and duties of the Lindsay Economic Development Committee (the “Committee”) are prescribed as set forth herein.
These Bylaws set forth the procedural rules for the conduct of Committee meetings.
2. Meetings. The Committee shall conduct its business in accordance with the Lindsay Municipal Code, these Bylaws, and the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.).
2.1 Regular Meetings. The Committee shall set forth the meeting dates as needed. Regular meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers. No meeting shall be held on a day that falls on a legal holiday. Notice of meeting must be received at least seventy-two hours before the time of such meeting.
2.2 Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chair or by a majority of the Committee, by delivering notice to each member of the Committee (hereinafter “member” or “members”) and by posting the notice in the designated posting locations. Such notice may be delivered and received at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted, and no other business shall be transacted at that meeting other than that contained in the notice.
2.3 Adjourned Meetings. All meetings may be adjourned to another specified time, place, and date, but not beyond the next regular meeting. If less than a quorum of all members is present at any regular or adjourned regular meeting, the Clerk of the Committee may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated time and place and shall cause a written notice of the adjournment to be given in the same manner as provided in paragraph 2.2 above for special meetings. A copy of the notice of adjournment shall be conspicuously posted on or near the door of the place where the meeting was to be held within 24 hours after the time of the adjournment.
2.4 Study Sessions. The Committee may, from time to time, as part of a regular, adjourned, or special meeting, meet in study session to focus on a particular matter within its jurisdiction. Action shall not be taken during a study session, but direction may be provided.
2.5 Public Meetings. All meetings and study sessions of the Committee shall be open to the public as provided in the Brown Act.
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2.6 Cancellation of Regular Meetings. The Committee may cancel an upcoming meeting for lack of quorum. Notice of the cancellation shall be posted in lieu of an agenda.
3. Organization of the Committee.
3.1 Establishment. There is established a Lindsay Economic Development Committee. The Committee shall consist of (2) representatives from the City Council, (3) representatives from City staff, and (5) representatives from the public who live within the boundaries of the Lindsay Unified School District (as depicted by the map below) or represent a business located within the City limits. Members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of a simple majority of the City Council, subject to removal at any time by a simple majority of the City Council. For the first group members appointed from the public, three members shall serve four-year terms, and two members shall serve two-year terms, as determined by the City Council.
3.2 Term. Except for those members initially appointed for a two-year term pursuant to Section 3.1 above, the term of office of each member is four (4) years.
3.3 Compensation. No person shall receive compensation for service as a member, except for reimbursement of all such expenses that have prior authorization, are necessary, and legitimately incurred during the performance of official duties as a member of the Committee.
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3.4 Officers. The Committee shall elect from its membership a Chair, who shall preside over meetings and a Vice-Chair who shall preside in the absence of the Chair. The Chair and Vice-Chair may sometimes be referred to herein as the “presiding officer.” Members of the Committee shall have the following powers:
• To move, second, debate, discuss, and to vote.
• To maintain decorum.
• To determine whether a speaker from the audience has exceeded his or her time or is otherwise out of order.
In addition to the above powers, the Chair or the Vice Chair (when the serving in the Chair’s absence) has the following powers:
• To call to order the meeting and to conduct the order of business as set forth in the agenda.
• To adjust the agenda, if needed, at the time of the meeting with the approval of the committee.
• To rule motions in or out of order.
• To rule on questions of parliamentary procedure based generally on Robert’s Rules of Order.
• To call a brief recess during a meeting.
• To appoint members to subcommittees with the approval through simple majority of the Committee.
The presiding officer’s determination as to any of the above matters may be overruled by a majority of the members present.
3.5 Organizational Meeting. At its first meeting, the Committee shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair from among its members by majority vote of those present.
3.6 Term of the Chair and Vice-Chair. The term of office of the Chair and Vice-Chair shall be one year. A member may service consecutive terms as Chair and Vice-Chair. Nothing shall prevent the Committee from removing and replacing the Chair or Vice-Chair at any time during their respective terms, provided that the item is properly on the agenda of the meeting and approved by a majority of members present.
3.7 Vacancy in the Office of Chair or Vice-Chair. A vacancy in the office of Chair or Vice-Chair shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term through a simple majority vote by the Committee.
3.8 Vacancy of a Member’s Seat. A member may resign by submitting his or her resignation in writing to the Chair. Resignation is effective and RESOLUTION NO. 24-39
irrevocable when submitted. In the event of an unscheduled vacancy of any member’s seat prior to the expiration of his or her term, the City Council may appoint a member to serve the remainder of the term. The newly appointed member shall take and subscribe to the oath of office before the next meeting after his or her appointment by the City Council.
3.9 Quorum. A majority of the total membership of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Where there is not a quorum present, the Clerk of the Committee shall announce that no meeting will be held due to lack of a quorum present and shall announce the date of the next regular meeting. When a member is disqualified due to a legal conflict of interest, his or her presence shall not be considered in determining the presence of a quorum. Any decision of the Committee shall require a vote of the majority of the members. If such number of members becomes less than a quorum, the item shall not be acted upon at that time.
3.10 Subcommittees. The Committee may, from time to time, establish an AdHoc subcommittee consisting of any number less than a quorum of its membership for the purposes of studying a specific area of concern. The Committee may refer matters to a subcommittee to report back to the full Committee at a future date. The subcommittee will be considered advisory, and its recommendations are subject to action by the fully committee.
3.11 Oath of Office. Newly appointed members shall take and subscribe to the Oath of Office before assuming their duties. The oath may be given by the City Clerk and his or her deputy as authorized.
4. Powers and Duties
4.1 The Committee shall help coordinate economic development proposals, research, and issues citywide with a focus on downtown development and redevelopment.
4.2 The Committee shall advise the Lindsay City Council on funding opportunities, business research relative to economic development and the progress of potential business projects occurring in the City of Lindsay.
5. The Committee Agenda
5.1 Preparation of the Agenda. The Clerk of the Committee shall formulate and prepare the agenda as advised by the Committee.
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5.2 Posting of the Agenda. The Clerk of the Board shall cause to be posted an agenda for each meeting in the designated posting locations subject to the Brown Act and type of meeting. Agendas for adjourned meetings shall be posted in the same fashion, unless the business to be undertaken is limited to the items on the agenda of the meeting at which the adjournment occurs and the meeting is adjourned to a date within five days of the adjournment. Agendas of special meetings shall be posted and provided along with the notice of the meeting as provided in paragraph 2.2 above.
5.3 Affidavit of Posting. Immediately following the posting of the agenda, the Clerk of the Board shall cause to be completed an affidavit of posting which shall indicate the date, time, and location of posting and shall be signed under penalty of perjury. The Clerk of the Board shall retain all such affidavits in accordance with the City’s records retention policy.
5.4 Order of Business. Items shall be placed on the agenda substantially according to the following “Order of Business.” Upon review of the agenda at the beginning of the meeting, the Committee may change the order of business as needed to promote the efficiency of the meeting. The Order of Business for each regular meeting shall be as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Committee Reports
6. Public Comment for items on the Consent Calendar or not listed on the agenda.
7. Consent Calendar
8. General Business Items
9. Subcommittee Reports (as needed)
10.Adjournment
5.5 Description of Matters on the Agenda. All items of business to be discussed shall be described briefly on the agenda in sufficient detail so that a reasonable person can determine the general nature of the matter under consideration. Not every recommendation or conceivable action or alternative action need be listed. Generally, each item on the agenda shall contain a staff recommendation and the specific action requested to be taken.
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5.6 Adding Items of Business to a Future Agenda. Any member may request that an item of business within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction be added to a future agenda.
5.7 Public Comments. Members of the public shall be permitted to speak on each item of business on the agenda when the item is discussed and before action is taken on the item by the Committee. Each speaker shall have a three (3) minute period to speak; time cannot be ceded to another speaker. The "Public Comments" shall be limited to items on the Consent Calendar (and not pulled therefrom) and matters not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. An individual may speak only once during “Public Comments.”
5.8 Notification. Upon written request on an annual basis, the Clerk of the Board will email agendas or agenda packets to any person.
6. Minutes. The minutes of meetings shall be kept by the Clerk of the Board in accordance with the following policy:
6.1 Minutes shall contain a record of all proceedings, motions, and actions, and may contain a summary of the discussion if needed, but no verbatim transcription shall be taken. The minutes shall accurately reflect what occurred at the meeting.
6.2 All motions, whether carried or not, shall be recorded, disclosing the author of the motion and the second, and the roll call vote.
6.3 Minutes of public hearings shall list when available the names and City of residence of all persons who speak during the hearing, and the position they took on the matter. The minutes need not include detailed or verbatim transcription of public comments.
7. Clerk of the Board. The City Manager or his/her designee shall serve as the Clerk of the Board for the Committee. The Clerk of the Board shall:
7.1 Keep the minutes of all meetings and retain approved minutes according to the Records Retention Schedule.
7.2 Formulate and prepare the agenda for all meetings.
7.3 Be custodian of Committee records.
7.4 Inform the Committee of correspondence relating to business of the Committee and attend to such correspondence.
7.5 Sign and/or attest official documents of the Committee.
7.6 Keep a record of concerns raised by the Committee regarding staff matters and/or directions for future staff action.
8. Conduct of Meetings.
8.1 Action by the Committee. The Committee shall proceed by way of motion. Any member, including the chair, may make a motion and any member may second the motion except that the same person who made RESOLUTION NO. 24-39
the original motion. A member may make only one motion at a time and a motion or second may be withdrawn by the maker at any time before a vote.
8.2 Adoption by a Majority Vote. A motion shall be adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present provided a quorum is determined to exist. Members have a duty to vote “aye”, or “nay” on each motion. Recusals shall be made, or abstentions shall be cast, only if the member declares:
8.2.1 The existence of a conflict of interest or other disqualification from voting; or
8.2.2 A lack of sufficient information upon which to base a vote due to absence from a previous meeting.
8.3 Rules of Decorum. Members of the Committee shall conduct themselves in an orderly and businesslike manner to ensure that the business of the City shall be attended to efficiently and thoroughly and to ensure that the integrity of the deliberative process is maintained at all times. Members shall maintain a polite, respectful, and courteous manner when addressing one another, City staff, and members of the public during meetings.
Members shall speak clearly into the microphone so that they can be heard by the audience and so that they can be heard clearly when being recorded.
8.3.1 Communication with Members
• Each member shall be given an opportunity to express their thoughts on the subject matter without interruption or otherwise being disturbed.
• A member who is speaking shall attempt to avoid repetition and shall limit their comments to subject matter at hand. Members should express their view without engaging in lengthy debates.
8.3.2 Communication with Members of the Public Addressing the Committee.
• Members may question a person addressing the Committee at the conclusion of the person’s comments or upon the expiration of the person’s time to speak.
• If the member of the audience has addressed the Committee on matters that are not on the agenda, members shall refrain from discussion of the matter. If a member so wishes, the member may, if appropriate, direct the Clerk of the Board to place the matter on the next agenda, subject to approval of the
Committee.
8.3.3 Rules for the Public.
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• Any person wishing to speak in shall be invited to address the Committee during Public Comment or at the time the item is addressed by the Committee.
• No person shall address the Committee without first being recognized by the Presiding Officer.
• No person addressing the Committee shall make repetitious, slanderous, or irrelevant remarks, or engage in any other disorderly conduct which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meetings. Any person who so disrupts the meeting may, at the discretion of the Presiding Officer or a majority of the Committee, be subject to ejection from that meeting.
8.3.4 Enforcement. The Chair shall follow the following procedure to maintain decorum:
• Warning. The Presiding Officer shall request that a person who is disrupting the meeting cease such conduct. If after receiving a warning from the Presiding Officer, the person persists in the violation, the Presiding Officer shall order the person to leave the meeting. If the person does not leave the meeting, the Presiding Officer may order a law enforcement officer to remove the person from the chambers.
• Removal. A law enforcement officer shall carry out the orders and instructions given by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum. Upon instruction of the
Presiding Officer, it shall be the duty of the law enforcement officer to remove from the meeting any person who is disturbing the proceedings.
9. General.
9.1 The City shall approve and release any and all publicity releases, public information, pamphlets, and other public relations information. No member shall use any City letterhead in any private activity.
9.2 These bylaws may not be amended unless the proposed amendment has been presented to and approved by the City Council.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
FROM: Maegan Peton, City Clerk and Assistant to the City Manager AGENDA TITLE: Lindsay Economic Development Committee Member Appointments
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Select up to five (5) members from the eligible applications provided to serve as Committee Members on the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
The item to appoint members for the Lindsay Economic Development Committee went to Council on October 8, 2024. Due to the low number of qualified applicants, Council directed staff to amend the bylaws to allow those who live in Lindsay’s sphere of influence to serve on the committee; and open the application period up through November 4, 2024.
Since extending the application period,the City has received additional applications, all of which are attached for Council’s review.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact directly associated with this action. However, indirect costs may include staff time for serving on the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Member applications
Reviewed/Approved: ______
Item #: 12.3
Action Items
Henry E Villanueva, Ed.D.
[email protected] 702.373.9396
175 Lindero Ave., Lindsy CA 93247
Education:
ED.D.
MS - Counseling
BA - Chicano Studies
Professional Experience:
25 years as Administrator, Faculty and Researcher in higher education 12 years as Quality Assurance Manager for Ventura County Behavioral Health 5 years as migrant education counselor
Community Service:
50 years working with community-based organizations and non-profit organizations in the areas of education, mental health and social services. Have served as organizer, trainer and advocate for disenfranchised communities.
Recent Engagement:
Working with Padres Juntos of Oxnard in the development of a strategic Plan and the obtainment of a 501C3.
Serve on the Ventura County Latino Reducing Disparities Committee addressing mental health needs.
Serve as a volunteer with the United Farm Workers organization.
Serve as an advocate for disenfranchised low-income Latinos dealing with social services and education.
Personal:
Second generation Mexican born in the United States. My family were Farm Workers, and worked in farm labor from age 8 through age 18. Father’s family is from Guanajuato, Mexico and Mother’s family is from Chihuahua, Mexico. Grew up in Visalia CA in the Central San Joaquin Valley.
HENRY E. VILLANUEVA
VITAE
EDUCATION
Ed. D. University of California, Davis/California State University, Fresno, Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership.
Focus: Organizational Theory and Behavior.
M.S. University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. Counseling and Guidance.
B.A. California State University, Northridge. Mexican American Studies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-
2018
2007-
2008
2003 –
2007
Administrator, Department of Quality Assurance
Ventura County Behavioral Health, Ventura, CA
During my tenure, have served as the Administrator for the Quality Assurance Department including Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Outreach to target ethnic populations, Policies and Procedures, Pharmacy, Safety/Disaster, Compliance, Cultural Competency and the Net Smart Management Information System implementation.
Responsible for providing leadership in building the infrastructure for data collection, reporting and evaluations.
Responsible for Process Improvement Projects; facilitating outcome measures for programs; responding to state audits; responding to state-mandated Program Improvement Projects; supervise departmental research projects; supervise Utilization Review process, including compliance and facility certifications; oversee policy and procedure development and implementation; and oversee training and response to safety and disaster preparedness.
Dean of Student Services
Oxnard College, Oxnard, CA
Served as the Chief Student Services Officer, providing leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive student services division. Directly supervised Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Matriculation, the Health Center, Cal WORKS, Student Outreach and Recruitment, the Transfer/Articulation Center, Career Services, Student Activities, the Educational Assistance Center, Extended Opportunity Program and Services/CARE, Counseling, the Title V Grant, and served as the Judicial Affairs Officer. Provided leadership in facilitating programmatic initiative, alignment of services, enhancement of services and development of an assessment processes. Implemented new practices affecting student satisfaction and retention through continued program development and assessment.
Responsibilities included strategic and program planning, development and enhancement of programs, faculty and staff development, strengthening community partnerships, collaboration with academic affairs, supervision, administration and budget management for each program.
Executive Director of First Year Programs & Transition Services Associate Graduate Faculty – College of Education
Division of Student Life
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Provided administrative leadership for the development, implementation and assessment of a comprehensive first year and transition programming agenda. Program supervision included the First Year Seminar, Disability Services, General Education and Student Athlete Advising, International Students and Scholars, New Student Orientation and Supplemental Instruction. Provided leadership in developing initiatives that include Student Life, Academic Affairs and the Alumni Association that increase student satisfaction, retention and graduation. Worked collaboratively to develop and implement programs/interventions that intentionally engaged students. Assumed a university wide leadership role in addressing student needs through student and institutional assessment; provided recommendations that increased student satisfaction, retention and graduation. Worked collaboratively with Academic Affairs to strategically shape campus wide programs and services. Served as Associate Faculty for Educational Leadership and Educational Psychology.
Responsibilities included: strategic and program planning; development, implementation and assessment of programs; curriculum development; faculty development; implementation of student assessment; implementation of retention HENRY E. VILLANUEVA
initiatives; student orientation; assessment and strategic planning; supervision; administration; and budget management. 2000-
2003
Associate Vice President, Academic Programs and Learning Support Division of Academic Affairs
California State University, Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA
Provided administrative leadership and supervision for the continuing development of student support programs, which included Lower Division Advising, the Educational Opportunity Program, Migrant Student Support Services/College Assistance Migrant Program, and federally funded Trio Programs, the Student Disability Resources Center, the Tutorial Center and the Title V project for Academic Support. Served as the primary liaison with the Division Student Affairs in areas dealing with Residential Living and Learning, Student Activities, Student Grievance and related functions.
Served as Academic Dean for General Education development and policy, the Master's in Public Policy, the Graduate Studies Office, Special Majors for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, First Year Programs and Seminar, the Institute of Service Learning, International Programs, the Title V project for Faculty Mentoring and the Writing Program. In addition, serve as the liaison to the Leon and Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public Policy.
Responsibilities included budget development and management, campus strategic planning, curriculum and program development, supervision, tenure and promotion, assessment and department supervision. Served in the planning, development and implementation of programs and services related to the larger university. Served as advisor to the Provost/Vice-President for Academic Affairs directly and through membership on the Dean's Council and the Academic Leadership Team.
1997-
2000
Executive Director, Student Academic Services
Division of Student Affairs
California State University, Hayward, Hayward, CA
Administrator for six support units serving traditional and non-traditional students. Programs included the University Advisement Center, Educational Opportunity Program, Academic Enhancement Services, the Learning Resource Center, the Summer Bridge Program, and the EOP High School Outreach Project. Student Academic Services was responsible for providing advising, counseling, support services, tutorial, instruction and summer programs to the general population and "at-risk students."
Responsibilities included providing leadership for program development, supervision and management; implementation of strategic planning; collection of data for programmatic implications and research. Additional duties included working with students, faculty, deans, staff, and the community in sustaining current programs and exploring new initiatives. 1994-
1997
Director, Educational Equity Services
Division of Student Affairs
California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA The primary function of Educational Equity Services was to provide admission and retention services utilizing a student centered approach.
Responsibilities included developing and implementing a strategic planning process, organizing resources and counselor caseloads to maximize efficiency, designing automated services to collect student data for retention research, and implementing a continuous evaluation process to measure program objectives. Provided leadership for a large staff.
Additional duties included working collaboratively with faculty and staff to examine existing campus policies and create new opportunities to serve students and the campus community.
HENRY E. VILLANUEVA
1993-
1994
Faculty/Director, Adult Basic Education
Developmental Studies
Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM
Full-time faculty in the Division of Arts and Sciences and administrator for the Adult Basic Education Program (ABE).
Responsibilities included the supervision of ABE services, reorganization, expansion of programs, and budget management. The Total Quality Management method was utilized in providing leadership and expanding services for ABE. The end result was successful expansion of programs, greater employee satisfaction, and increased student enrollment and graduation. Additional duties included working with faculty and staff to facilitate student transition from ABE to enrollment into the community college.
1989-
1992
Director, CSUF/COS Off-Campus Center
Division of Academic Affairs
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Academic Administrator for the development and implementation of the California State University Fresno/College of the Sequoias Off-Campus Center, a remote site, fifty miles from the university. The Center was a collaborative venture between the community college, the city, and a four-year institution, providing undergraduate and graduate programs in Visalia.
The Center functioned as a small college in providing extensive services including outreach, admissions, course scheduling, advising, library services, and limited health services.
Responsibilities included working with university deans, department chairs and faculty to insure scheduling of appropriate classes, faculty assignments and allocation of resources. Collaboratively interfaced with community college personnel to facilitate the transfer of students into the university and insured that appropriate course articulation agreements were in place. Additionally, worked with surrounding communities to market the Center, conduct outreach and generate resources. The Center provided two graduate programs, three undergraduate programs, three credential programs and one certificate program. Enrollment for the Center was maintained at approximately 700 students. 1984-
1989
Assistant to the Dean, Minority Affairs
School of Engineering
California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Administered the Pre-College Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement Program (MESA) and the Minority Engineering Program (MEP), whose mission was to increase targeted underrepresented minorities in math and science professions.
Responsibilities included working with university faculty and staff, school districts, and industry to develop programs.
Worked with students, local school districts and parents to outreach for the organization. This position interfaced with industry to secure resources for existing services and implementation of new programs. In a five-year period, Pre-college Centers increased by sixty percent serving over one thousand students. MEP enrollment increased by sixty-six percent with a graduation rate of sixty-nine percent. Through my fundraising efforts, industry support increased one hundred percent.
HENRY E. VILLANUEVA
PRESENTATIONS
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Sal Castro Chicano Youth Leadership Conference. Aspiring to Higher Opportunities.
National Association for the Mentally Ill. Ventura County Data Presentation.
Edge Up Conference. “Making Meaningful Use of Assessment.” Educational Policy Institute International Conference. “Addressing National Retention Issues in Higher Education.” Educational Policy Institute International Conference. “A Systemic Approach to Understanding Retention and Graduation.” Noel-Levitz National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing and Retention. “Students First Initiative:
Understanding Runaround at UNLV.”
13th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education. “Latino Leadership Development in Higher Education.”
Gainesville College, Gainesville, Georgia. “A Historical Perspective of Hispanic/Latinos in the United State & The Psychological and Social-Cultural Implications of their Presence: Strategies for Inclusion in Education & Society.” 12th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education. “An Action Plan for the Retention of Latinos in Higher Education.”
Guest Lecturer, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Theoretical Applications Related To The Retention of Students.”
11th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education. “Social/Cultural Factors Affecting Freshman Latino Student Retention At Four Year Institutions.” 10th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education. “Social/Cultural Factors Affecting Freshman Latino Student Retention At Four Year Institutions.” California State University, Fresno/University of California, Davis Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership 1997 Research Symposium. Examining Selected Institutional Factors Affecting Freshman Retention at an Urban University.” California State University, Dominguez Hills Second Annual Conference on the Retention of Latino Students in Higher Education. “Institutional Factors Affecting Latino Freshman Retention.” 9th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education. “Social/Cultural Factors Affecting Freshman Latino Student Retention At Four Year Institutions: A Theoretical Perspective.” 9th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education. “Discrepancies Between Latinos:
Implications for Higher Education.”
National Academic Advising Association, Region IX, Twenty-Third Academic Advising Conference. “Social Cultural Factor Affecting Freshman Student Retention At Four-Year Institutions: A Theoretical Perspective.” Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel, Region IX. “Revamping Educational Equity Programs: A Model.”
New Mexico State Conference for Adult Basic Education. “Utilizing the Total Quality Management (TQM) Method for Adult Basic Education Programs.
Seventh Annual Statewide Migrant Education Parent Conference. “Accessing Higher Education.”
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009
2006-07
2005-06
2005
2004
1994
California Multicultural Training, Ventura County Behavioral Health Faculty, Community College of Southern Nevada, Course: Academic Learning Skills Faculty, College of Education, University of Las Vegas, Nevada Course: Freshman Seminar Faculty, College of Education, University of Las Vegas, Nevada Course: Selected Readings in Student Affairs Faculty, College of Education, University of Las Vegas, Nevada Course: Campus Environments and Student Assessment Faculty, Division of Arts and Sciences, Santa Fe Community College Course: The Politics of Santa Fe, NM 1992 Lecturer, Department of Chicano/Latino Studies, CSU, Fresno Course: The Chicano Family HENRY E. VILLANUEVA
COLLEGE SERVICE
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1983-89
Member, Program Effectiveness and Planning Committee
Chair, Youth Conference Committee
Member, Student Success Committee
Member, President’s Cabinet
Member, Dean’s Council
Nevada System of Higher Education Articulation Board
Nevada System of Higher Education P-16 Council
Member, Institutional Review Board
Member, Nevada System of Higher Education, Remedial Education Task Force Chair, First Year Committee
Member, Writing Across the Curriculum Committee
Co-Chair, Diversity Assessment Sub-Committee
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Finance
FROM: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
AGENDA TITLE: Obligate Remaining ARPA Funds
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 24-40 reallocating the remaining Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President in March 2021. ARPA included funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The City of Lindsay’s direct allocation of SLFRF funds is $3,220,636.00. These funds are intended to cover eligible costs incurred from March 3, 2021, through December 31, 2024. On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) released their Final Rule for the SLFRF (Final Rule). The Final Rule makes it easier for small cities and towns, or non-entitlement units like the City of Lindsay, to spend in familiar ways through the use of a “standard allowance” for lost public sector revenue. This option allows Lindsay to make use of the SLFRF in a way that makes the most sense for its unique population and needs while at the same time streamlining reporting and compliance requirements.
On April 26, 2022, Resolution 22-17 was passed with language that further projects and initiatives were to be determined. Resolution 24-16 was later passed on May 28, 2024, specifying and updating the projects for the remaining ARPA funds, however it is impossible to complete one of the projects by the time frame specified for the ARPA funds. Resolution 24-40, reallocates those funds to one of the already approved projects.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. ARPA expenditures are sourced from the City’s share of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) of $3,220,636.00 that have already been approved.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 24-40
2. Approved ARPA Spending Plan “Exhibit A”
3. Project List obligated with Resolution 24-16 to obligate remaining ARPA funds “Exhibit B”
4. Amended Project List to reallocate the remaining ARPA funds “Exhibit C” Reviewed/Approved: ______
Item #: 12.4
Action Items
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-40
NUMBER 24-40
TITLE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LINDSAY TO OBLIGATE
THE REMAINING CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL
RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) ESTABLISHED BY THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARPA).
MEETING At a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Lindsay City Council held on November 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM at 251 E. Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA); and WHEREAS, ARPA is designed to deliver $350 billion to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments to bolster their response to the COVID-19 emergency and its economic impacts, and
WHEREAS, the City of Lindsay’s total allocation of SLFRF funds is $3,220,636.00 and the City’s use of these funds must comply with ARPA grant requirements; and WHEREAS, at a December 14, 2021, Regular Meeting of the City Council, a public hearing was held to obtain comments regarding the City of Lindsay’s allocation of ARPA grant funds, and such hearing was duly noticed; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Lindsay Spending Plan attached here to as “Exhibit A” The City of Lindsay expresses its intent to claim the standard allowance for lost public sector revenue up to $10 million and identifies several priority projects for immediate funding such as Replacing Lost Public Sector Revenue/Spending on Government Agencies, Downtown Fire Clean-Up Project, Economic Development and Retail Revitalization, Two (2) Firefighter Apparatus Engineers, City Services Manager/Inspector; and City of Lindsay Essential Workers Premium Pay; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lindsay intends to obligate the remaining Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) as attached here to as “Exhibit B” The City of Lindsay had identified projects that were TBD in the ARPA Spending Plan. Now amended to “Exhibit C” due to time constraints.
WHEREAS, the city will comply with U.S. Treasury reporting and compliance requirements in annual Project and Expenditure reports.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-40
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to accept the City of Lindsay’s allotment of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) from the United States Department of Treasury.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to use the federal ARPA funds flexibility so as to maximize their lawful use within the framework established by the applicable federal programs.
SECTION 3.
SECTION 4.
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval and adoption.
The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her/his signature to the Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council to the City of Lindsay, and the City Clerk, or their appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-40
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lindsay as follows:
MEETING DATE November 12, 2024
MOTION
SECOND MOTION
AYES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
NAYS
CERTIFICATION OF THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION AS FULL, TRUE, PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY AS DETAILED. _____________________________________
Ramiro Serna, Mayor
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTING OFFICER
The undersigned, Maegan Peton, City Clerk of the City of Lindsay does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the City of Lindsay which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date thereof.
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Maegan Peton, City Clerk
“EXHIBIT A”
American Rescue Plan Act – City of Lindsay
Spending Plan
Approved and Adopted:
04-26-2022 by Resolution 22-17
“EXHIBIT A”
ARPA – City of Lindsay Spending Plan 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President in March 2021. ARPA included funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The City of Lindsay’s direct allocation of SLFRF funds is $3.2 million.
On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) released their Final Rule for the SLFRF. The Final Rule makes it easier for small cities and towns, or “nonentitlement units” like the City of Lindsay, to spend in familiar ways through the use of a standard allowance for lost public sector revenue. The Final Rule allows nonentitlement units to claim up to $10 million in lost public sector revenue. The City of Lindsay intends to claim its full award of $3.2 million under the standard allowance.
This option allows Lindsay to make use of the SLFRF in ways that makes the most sense for Lindsay’s unique population and needs while at the same time streamlining reporting and compliance requirements.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The City of Lindsay recognizes the important role that the SLFRF will have on the community’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and intends to leverage these funds to address the significant needs of Lindsay residents now and in the future.
ARPA funds provide a unique opportunity for the City of Lindsay to complete projects and pursue initiatives that will have a transformative and lasting impact on City services and the community. In this spirit, the City established the following principles to guide the allocation and use of ARPA funds.
• Be Transformational. Pursue projects and initiatives that solve an ongoing “EXHIBIT A”
ARPA – City of Lindsay Spending Plan 3
problem and make a long-term and sustainable difference in the community. • One-Time Uses. Commit one-time ARPA dollars to projects and initiatives within a defined funding period.
• Equitable Outcomes. Prioritize projects or initiatives that aim to increase equitable recovery and future resilience for disadvantaged or unincorporated communities.
• Avoid Duplication. Ensure funded projects or initiatives do not duplicate services provided by the county, state or federal government, including duplication of other regional actors.
PRIORITY PROJECTS AND DESCRIPTIONS
Government services is the most flexible eligible use category under the SLFRF, allowing the City of Lindsay to take immediate action on priority projects and initiatives while remaining responsive to any unforeseen needs that may arise during the grant’s lifetime. Common examples of government services permitted by the Final Rule include road building and maintenance, and other infrastructure; health services; general government administration, staff, and administrative facilities, environmental remediation; and provision of police, fire, and other public safety services (including procurement of fire trucks and police vehicles).
The City of Lindsay has identified several priority projects and initiatives for immediate spending under the government services eligible use category. Remaining funds not currently allocated to a priority project will be used for government services in accordance with the standard allowance guidelines. The City of Lindsay is required to submit annual Project and Expenditure Reports to the U.S. Treasury. “EXHIBIT A”
ARPA – City of Lindsay Spending Plan 4
Replacing Lost Public Sector Revenue/Spending on Government Services Standard Allowance for the City of Lindsay: $3,220,363.00 Priority Project(s) for Immediate Funding (as of 04/22/2022) Estimated Cost Replacing Lost Public Sector Revenue/Spending on Government Services Further projects and initiatives TBD. Possible uses of eligible spending could include Public Safety salaries and associated benefits subject to City of Lindsay budget approval. Council approval will be sought as applicable per U.S.
Treasury guidelines and City of Lindsay policies.
$2,366,363
(75% of Total
SLFRF)
Downtown Fire Clean-Up Project
The City is committed to the overall beautification of the downtown area, including removing the blight to the community in the aftermath of the June 2021 commercial structure fire in the downtown area. Staff will seek services related to debris clean-up for the affected area, including filling the basement and bringing it up to finish grade for future development. $250,000
(7% of Total
SLFRF)
Economic Development and Retail Revitalization
Three-year contract with Retail Strategies, LLC for professional economic development services that include technical assistance and support for small business owners, a 5-year Downtown Revitalization plan, and retail recruitment with specific restaurant, grocery, apparel, home improvement, entertainment, and hospitality targets.
$230,000
(7% of Total
SLFRF)
Two (2) Firefighter Apparatus Engineers
First year salary and benefits for two (2) Firefighter Apparatus Engineer positions; duties and responsibilities include performing firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire suppression, containment, and extinguishment tasks; performing emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required; participating in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
$180,000
(5% of Total
SLFRF)
“EXHIBIT A”
ARPA – City of Lindsay Spending Plan 5
One (1) City Services Manager/Inspector
First year salary and benefits for City Services Manager/Inspector position; duties and responsibilities include complex supervisory, administrative, and professional work in managing projects to an outcome within project scope and within both project budget and schedule and varying inspections. The list of project types that will be managed include the following: transportation system construction and improvement projects, facility construction and improvement projects, major studies projects, water system construction and improvement projects, sewer and wastewater treatment plant related construction and improvement projects and significant capital maintenance projects, and other projects having a defined scope with a specific budget requiring schedule and project-risk management.
$100,000
(3% of Total
SLFRF)
City of Lindsay Essential Workers Premium Pay
Eligible full-time employees of the City of Lindsay will receive a one-time taxable payment of $2,000; eligible part-time employees of the City of Lindsay will receive a one-time taxable payment of $500. Eligibility criteria applied per Resolution 22-17.
$94,000
(3% of Total
SLFRF)
“EXHIBIT B”
Priority Project for Immediate Funding (as of 05/22/2024) Estimated Budgeted Olive Bowl/ KAKU Park $1,761,815
Water Capacity Study $50,000
Orange Ave/ Tulare RD Valving Project $130,000
“EXHIBIT C”
Priority Project for Immediate Funding (as of 11/4/2024) Revised Budgeted Olive Bowl/ KAKU Park $1,761,815.00
Water Capacity Study $41,000.00
WWTP Barscreen $139,000.00
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
DEPARTMENT: City Services
FROM: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services and Planning AGENDA TITLE: Release Request for Proposals for Wastewater Treatment Plant Bar Screen Design/Built Project
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Grant authorization to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and construction of a bar screen at the wastewater treatment plant, including detailed engineering and customization to meet facility specifications, along with adoption of the project budget.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
The Lindsay Wastewater treatment facility processes large volumes of wastewater daily. A critical component of this process is the preliminary treatment stage, where solid debris is removed before the wastewater advances to other treatment stages. The current bar screen has been in service since 2001 and has started to show significant wear, leading to operational inefficiencies and increasing maintenance costs.
Bar screens play a vital role in protecting downstream equipment by removing debris such as plastics, rags, and other solids that can obstruct pumps and other equipment. Failure of this system can lead to costly repairs and could result in non-compliance with state and federal wastewater treatment regulations.
The current bar screen at the wastewater treatment facility has reached the end of its useful life, leading to an increased potential for breakdowns and maintenance issues. To address this, the new bar screen will work alongside the existing one to ensure continuous operation, reducing the risk of operational disruptions and supporting the facility’s ability to process wastewater effectively. Without this additional screen, equipment failures could force wastewater personnel to perform manual cleaning of the bar screen up to three times a day—a labor-intensive and inefficient task that strains staff resources and increases operational costs. This manual process not only diverts staff from other essential maintenance duties but also exposes them to safety hazards associated with handling hazardous materials and working in challenging conditions.
Prolonged delays in replacing the bar screen could lead to a disruption in wastewater services, as debris buildup in the absence of an efficient screen can obstruct flow and overload downstream equipment, causing unplanned shutdowns and costly repairs. This situation could jeopardize the facility’s compliance with regulatory standards, impacting public health and safety. Ensuring reliable bar screen equipment is, therefore, essential for the uninterrupted and compliant operation of the wastewater facility.
This project will be executed in two phases to ensure a streamlined process and effective use of funds.
Phase 1 will focus on the design and purchase of the new bar screen. During this phase, we will work with engineers and the selected vendor to finalize the specifications, ensuring the bar screen meets our facility’s requirements. This phase will also include ordering the equipment to secure current pricing and to allow ample time for manufacturing and delivery.
Item #: 12.5
Action Items
Phase 2 will commence once the bar screen is delivered, focusing on the installation of the new equipment.
This phase will involve the removal of the old bar screen, installation of the new system, and all necessary testing and commissioning to ensure full operational readiness. By splitting the project into two phases, we can avoid unnecessary delays and disruptions to the facility’s operation while efficiently managing project resources and timelines.
City staff recommends granting authorization to release the RFP. Initiating the competitive bidding process ensures transparency and compliance with procurement regulations. Through the RFP, we will solicit proposals from qualified vendors that can provide a bar screen solution tailored to the operational needs of our wastewater treatment facility. The RFP will specify design criteria, performance requirements, and budget constraints to ensure the selected equipment aligns with the facility's standards and long-term sustainability goals. City Council approval of this action will authorize staff to proceed with issuing the RFP, evaluating submitted bids, and returning to Council for final selection and contract award. This step is essential to ensure continuous operability in the event of a failure of the existing bar screen
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the bar screen installation is anticipated to exceed $300,000. Funding for this project will be drawn from multiple sources, as outlined below:
California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Funds: $126,060.32 These funds were previously allocated by staff for the bar screen installation. The bar screen improvement aligns with HCD funding guidelines by enhancing the reliability of essential infrastructure that benefits the community. HCD staff have also provided the City with pre-approval for this project.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds: $139,000
The City intends to seek Council approval for the use of ARPA funds, allocated for this critical infrastructure project that promotes public health and safety. Utilizing these funds for the wastewater treatment facility improvement is consistent with ARPA’s intent to support community resilience and essential public services.
Wastewater Enterprise Funds:
The remaining balance of the project will be covered by the Lindsay Wastewater Enterprise Fund 553. This fund is specifically designated for wastewater operations.
ATTACHMENTS
1. None.
Reviewed/Approved: ______
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Planning
FROM: Kira Stowell, Contract City Planner
AGENDA TITLE: 1467 W. Tulare Road - Parcel Map
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 24-41 of the City Council of the City of Lindsay approving the final Parcel Map No. 23-02 as requested by LAV/Pinnacle Engineering on behalf of property owner Nagi Mosh for the property located at 1467 W. Tulare Road off of Highway 65 (APN 199-050-067-000) in the Highway Commercial (CH) and Residential Multifamily (RM-3) zones, and finding that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15315.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
Project Description:
Final Parcel Map No. 23-02 is requested by LAV/Pinnacle Engineering on behalf of property owner Nagi Moshen. The project is located at 1467 West Tulare Road, Lindsay, CA 93247 (APN: 199-050-067-000), on the Northeast corner of Cedar Avenue and Highway 65. The 9.33-acre property is currently zoned as both Highway Commercial (CH) and Multi-family Residential (RM-3) and has General Plan Land Use designations of Highway Commercial and Medium Density Residential. The Tentative Parcel Map was approved by the Council on September 12, 2023 (Resolution 23-37).
The Final Parcel Map (FPM) would split the parcel into two (2) parcels for the purpose of commercial and residential uses. The newly created southern parcel of approximately 5.8 acres, zoned CH, would be developed as a travel center with both gas and diesel fueling stations and an approximately 5,946 square-foot convenience store with two additional lease spaces of approximately 2,025 square feet each, one of which includes a drive thru, to serve as a quick serve restaurant or coffee shop. The travel center was approved by the Council on June 25, 2024 (Resolution 24-21). The newly created 3.53-acre parcel to the north would remain for multi-family residential uses to be developed at a density of 9-17 units per acre, but no development is proposed at this time.
City staff has reviewed the Final Map and determined it is in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and conforms to the approved TPM.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Notice of Exemption was adopted and filed for Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-02. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was adopted and filed for the travel center project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The development of the site as proposed would result in the payment of development impact fees to the City.
The expected retail activity would provide sales tax revenue to the City.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Public Hearing Notice
2. Final Parcel Map
3. Notice of Exemption
4. Resolution 24-41
Reviewed/Approved: ______
Item #: 13.1
Public Hearing
CITY OF LINDSAY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter
Location: Council Chambers City Hall
251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lindsay, California, will hold a public hearing on November 12th, 2024 beginning at 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard) to solicit public comments relating to the following matters:
Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 23-01 and Notice of Exemption is requested by Adam Wilson for a 12-month extension of a previously approved eight-acre Mini Storage Facility in the Mixed-Use (MXU) Zone for property located north of Tulare Road, west of the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks (Portion of APN 201-170- 010).
Final Parcel Map No. 23-02 and Notice of Exemption is requested by LAV/Pinnacle Engineering on behalf of property owner Nagi Moshen. The project is located at 1467 West Tulare Road, Lindsay, CA 93247 (APN: 199- 050-067-000), on the Northeast corner of Cedar Avenue and Highway 65. The proposed Final Parcel Map would split the 9.33-acre property into two parcels for the purpose of commercial (southern 5.80 acres) and residential (northern 3.53 acres) uses.
FURTHER information on this matter and the full text of the proposed documents may be obtained from the City Clerk at 251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247 during normal business hours 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are encouraged to attend said PUBLIC HEARING to ask questions, express opinions and/or submit evidence for or against the matter. Written comments should be submitted via mail to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 369, Lindsay, CA 93247, or in person at 251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247, or via email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled public hearing.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
Dated: October 30, 2024
CITY OF LINDSAY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter
Location: Council Chambers City Hall
251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lindsay, California, will hold a public hearing on November 12th, 2024 beginning at 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard) to solicit public comments relating to the following matters:
Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 23-01 and Notice of Exemption is requested by Adam Wilson for a 12-month extension of a previously approved eight-acre Mini Storage Facility in the Mixed-Use (MXU) Zone for property located north of Tulare Road, west of the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks (Portion of APN 201-170-010).
Final Parcel Map No. 23-02 and Notice of Exemption is requested by LAV/Pinnacle Engineering on behalf of property owner Nagi Moshen. The project is located at 1467 West Tulare Road, Lindsay, CA 93247 (APN: 199-050-067-000), on the northeast corner of Cedar Avenue and Highway 65. The proposed Final Parcel Map would split the 9.33-acre property into two parcels for the purpose of commercial (southern 5.80 acres) and residential (northern 3.53 acres) uses.
FURTHER information on this matter and the full text of the proposed documents may be obtained from the City Clerk at 251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247 during normal business hours 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are encouraged to attend said PUBLIC HEARING to ask questions, express opinions, and/or submit evidence for or against the matter. Written comments should be submitted via mail to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 369, Lindsay, CA 93247, or in person at 251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247, or via email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled public hearing.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
Dated: October 30, 2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-41
NUMBER 24-41
TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINDSAY APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 23-02, A
REQUEST BY LAV/PINNACLE ENGINEERING ON BEHALF OF
PROPERTY OWNER NAGI MOSHEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1467 WEST TULARE ROAD OFF OF HIGHWAY 65
(APN 199-050-067-000) AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15315.
MEETING At a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Lindsay City Council held on November 12th, 2024, at 6:00 PM at 251 E. Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247
WHEREAS, the application for Final Map (FMP No. 23-02) was filed pursuant to the regulations contained in Ordinance No. 341, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lindsay; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lindsay, after ten (10) days published notice, did hold a duly noticed public hearing before said Council on November 12, 2024; and WHEREAS, the project site is currently zoned as both Highway Commercial (CH) and Multi-family Residential (RM-3) and has General Plan Land Use designations of Highway Commercial and Medium Density Residential.
WHEREAS, City Planning Staff has prepared the necessary investigations and a staff report of information bearing upon the application; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Exemption was adopted and filed for Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-02. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was adopted and filed for the development of the project site.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-41
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lindsay finds approval of this map is exempt from CEQA and previously adopted the Lindsay Travel Center Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the development of this project site.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lindsay hereby finds that the Final Map is in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and conforms to the approved TPM.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-41
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lindsay as follows:
MEETING DATE November 12, 2024
MOTION
SECOND MOTION
AYES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
NAYS
CERTIFICATION OF THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION AS FULL, TRUE, PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY AS DETAILED. _____________________________________
Ramiro Serna, Mayor
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTING OFFICER
The undersigned, Maegan Peton, City Clerk of the City of Lindsay does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the City of Lindsay which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date thereof.
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Maegan Peton, City Clerk
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2024
DEPARTMENT: City Services
FROM: Kira Stowell, Contract City Planner
AGENDA TITLE: Extension of CUP 23-01 Mini Storage
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 24-42, an extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 23-01 for a mini storage facility located North of Tulare Road, West of the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks (a portion of APN 201-170-010).
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
Conditional Use Permit No. 23-01 was approved by Council on January 24, 2023 (Resolution 23-04). The approval authorized an eight (8) acre mini storage facility for property located north of Tulare Road, west of the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks (Portion of APN 201-170-010). The site is zoned MXU (Mixed Use), consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Mixed Use. The MXU zoning district is intended primarily for application to areas characterized by a mixture of uses that include residential, commercial, and industrial.
An approved Conditional Use Permit is valid for one year. Section 18.17.100 of the Lindsay Municipal Code states the Council may grant a renewal of an approved conditional use permit for a period of one year. The new property owner, Adam Wilson, has requested an extension of CUP 23-01 (attached).
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The City Council approved CUP No. 23-01 subject to the following conditions of approval, which are also reflected within the resolution.
• Pay all fees and taxes imposed by the City of Lindsay. • Meet all City development and State Building Code requirements prior to beginning operations. • Meet all City requirements, law, and regulation found in the Lindsay Municipal Code. • Failure to comply with any City and State requirements will be considered a violation of the conditional use permit and may result in the revocation of the use permit. • The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is effective for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval.
• Provide Triple Refuse Bins.
• Sidewalk on Tulare Road to be four (4) feet, in addition to the existing four (4) feet. • Meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. • Entire frontage maintained at all times.
• Minimum seven (7) foot block wall on the exterior of the project. • Wrought iron fencing on the frontage (Tulare Road), in between structures. • Fire rating to the portions that back up to future residential uses.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
A public hearing notice was posted in the Porterville Recorder. The notice was mailed out to all property owners within 300 feet of the project site.
Item #: 13.2
Public Hearing
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A Notice of Exemption was prepared for the original approval of this CUP (attached). This project is categorically exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15183 and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Proposed Site Plan
3. Extension Request
4. Public Hearing Notices
5. Notice of Exemption
6. Resolution 24-42
Reviewed/Approved: ______
Location Map
Proposed Site Plan
Extension Request
Public Hearing Notices
CITY OF LINDSAY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter
Location: Council Chambers City Hall
251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lindsay, California, will hold a public hearing on November 12th, 2024 beginning at 6:00 PM (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard) to solicit public comments relating to the following matters:
Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 23-01 and Notice of Exemption is requested by Adam Wilson for a 12-month extension of a previously approved eight-acre Mini Storage Facility in the Mixed-Use (MXU) Zone for property located north of Tulare Road, west of the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks (Portion of APN 201-170-010).
Final Parcel Map No. 23-02 and Notice of Exemption is requested by LAV/Pinnacle Engineering on behalf of property owner Nagi Moshen. The project is located at 1467 West Tulare Road, Lindsay, CA 93247 (APN: 199-050-067-000), on the Northeast corner of Cedar Avenue and Highway 65. The proposed Final Parcel Map would split the 9.33-acre property into two parcels for the purpose of commercial (southern 5.80 acres) and residential (northern 3.53 acres) uses.
FURTHER information on this matter and the full text of the proposed documents may be obtained from the City Clerk at 251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247 during normal business hours 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are encouraged to attend said PUBLIC HEARING to ask questions, express opinions and/or submit evidence for or against the matter. Written comments should be submitted via mail to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 369, Lindsay, CA 93247, or in person at 251 East Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247, or via email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled public hearing.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
Dated: October 30, 2024
Notice of Exemption
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-42
NUMBER 24-42
TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINDSAY APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 23-01, A REQUEST BY ADAM WILSON FOR A 12
MONTH EXTENSION ON THE APPROROVAL OF AN EIGHT (8)
ACRE MINI STORAGE FACILITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTH OF TULARE ROAD, WEST OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD TRACKS (PORTION OF APN 201-170-010)..
MEETING At a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Lindsay City Council held on November 12th, 2024, at 6:00 PM at 251 E. Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247
WHEREAS, the application for an Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 23-01 was filed pursuant to the regulations contained in Ordinance No. 437, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lindsay; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lindsay, after ten (10) days published notice, did hold a duly noticed public hearing before said Council on November 12, 2024; and WHEREAS, the project site is zoned MXU (Mixed Use), consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Mixed Use; and
WHEREAS, City Planning Staff has prepared the necessary investigations and a staff report of information bearing upon the application; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Exemption was prepared for the original approval of this CUP (23- 01). This project is categorically exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15183 and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-42
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lindsay finds this project is exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15183 and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lindsay extends this approval, subject to the following conditions of approval:
• Pay all fees and taxes imposed by the City of Lindsay. • Meet all City development and State Building Code
requirements prior to beginning operations.
• Meet all City requirements, law, and regulation found in the Lindsay Municipal Code.
• Failure to comply with any City and State requirements will be considered a violation of the
conditional use permit and may result in the revocation of the use permit.
• The Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is effective for a period of one (1) year from the date of
approval.
• Provide Triple Refuse Bins.
• Sidewalk on Tulare Road to be four (4) feet, in addition to the existing four (4) feet.
• Meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. • Entire frontage maintained at all times.
• Minimum seven (7) foot block wall on the exterior of the project. • Wrought iron fencing on the frontage (Tulare Road), in between structures.
• Fire rating to the portions that back up to future residential uses.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 24-42
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lindsay as follows:
MEETING DATE November 12, 2024
MOTION
SECOND MOTION
AYES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
NAYS
CERTIFICATION OF THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION AS FULL, TRUE, PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY AS DETAILED. _____________________________________
Ramiro Serna, Mayor
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTING OFFICER
The undersigned, Maegan Peton, City Clerk of the City of Lindsay does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the City of Lindsay which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date thereof.
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Maegan Peton, City Clerk