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LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 28, 2025, 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, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in person and live via YouTube.
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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. INVOCATION – The invocation is to be led by Pastor Jim Wolstenholm of the Lindsay Church of the Nazarene.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Pledge of Allegiance is to be led by Councilmember Sanchez.
4. ROLL CALL
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. 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.
7. COUNCIL REPORT
8. STAFF UPDATES – City Services, Finance, Human Resources, Public Safety, Recreation Services
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mayor
Misty Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem
Yolanda Flores
Councilmembers
Adriana Nave
Rosaena Sanchez
Joe Soria
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10. 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.
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 January 14, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
10.3 Warrant List for January 6, 2025 Through January 19, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transactions dated January 6, 2025, through January 19, 2025.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
10.4 Adopt Resolution 25-03, Directing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of Surplus Water to Members of the East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
Action & Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-03, directing the City Manager to negotiate the sale of surplus water to members of the East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) or other eligible water users, in compliance with USBR regulations; and direct staff to report back to the Council upon completion of any water sale transactions, including the volume of water sold, the sale price, and total net revenue to the City.
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services
10.5 Authorization to Sign a Collective Letter from the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District to the Department of Conservation.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a collective letter from the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) to the Department of Conservation (DoC) in response to the revised guidelines for the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP), specifically addressing concerns about language changes related to groundwater recharge projects and landowner incentives.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
10.6 Authorization to Release Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for the Planning, Design, and Installation of Seven (7) Backup Generators.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking professional engineering services and a detailed project approach for the planning, design, and installation of seven (7) backup generators at the following locations:
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sequoia Lift Station
Hickory Lift Station
Two (2) Potable Water Wells
Lindsay Department of Public Safety Building
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at City Hall
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services City of Lindsay Page 3
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.1 Lindsay Economic Development Committee Member Selection.
Action & Recommendation: Select one applicant to serve as Committee Member for the immediate vacancy on the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk and Assistant to the City Manager
12. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
13. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
13.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957)
Title: City Manager
13.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§ 54956.8) Property: 205-236-013; 205-236-014; 205-236-022; 205-236-020 Agency Negotiation: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Kristar Development, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment
13.3 Conference with Labor Negotiators (§ 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Daymon Qualls, City Manager Employee Organization(s): LPOA; SEIU
13.4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to § 54956.9(b): 2 cases.
14. 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 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, January 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Maegan Peton, City Clerk
LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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, Maintenance Supervisor Marshall Chairez, City Services Manager/Inspector Joseph Avina, Administrative Secretary Carmen Wilson, Administrative Secretary Anita Gonzalez, Administrative Supervisor Becky Mesedahl, Engineer Technician Mauricio Mendoza 6:00 p.m. – REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Villarreal 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. INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Josh Treadway from the Harvest Center Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Nave.
4. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Councilmember Nave
Councilmember Sanchez
Councilmember Soria
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Henry Villanueva provided public comment regarding the importance of inclusion and requested the City consider donating towards the film “Gaytino” that will be featured at the Lindsay Community Theater. Henry also requested the City consider an agenda item proclaiming Lindsay as a sanctuary city.
Item #: 10.2
Consent
7. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Nave reported she had attended the Lindsay High School State Championship game and the Skatepark Grand Opening. She also gave her condolences to Mercy Herrera for the loss of her son.
Mayor Pro Tem Flores advised she had nothing to report.
Councilmember Soria reported that he also attended the Lindsay High School State Championship game as well as the Foothill Pancake Rotary Breakfast, the Posada event at Mcdermont, a concert at the Lindsay Community Theater, and the Lindsay Community Council.
Councilmember Sanchez reported that she attended the First Friday Coffee Talk and also thanked all of the firefighters working on the Pacific Palisades fire.
Mayor Villarreal also thanked the firefighters working on the Pacific Palisades fire. She reported that she attended the Lindsay Christmas Parade, the Foothill Rotary Pancake Breakfast, the First Friday Coffee Talk, and the TCAG meeting.
8. STAFF UPDATES
City staff provided departmental updates to Council.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest.
10. RECOGNITIONS
10.1 Resolution of Commendation for Joseph Avina.
Mayor Villarreal presented the Resolution of Commendation to City Services Manager/Inspector Joseph Avina for his time spent as Acting City Services Director.
11. PRESENTATIONS
11.1 Tulare County STD Education, Prevention, Testing Presentation.
Health Education Assistant Sujey Martinez provided an informational presentation to Council.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
12.1 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.
12.2 Minutes of the regular and/or special Meeting of December 10, 2024.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
12.3 Warrant List for December 2, 2024 through January 5, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of December 2, 2024 through January 5, 2025.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
12.4 December 2024 Treasurer’s Report.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the December 2024 Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
12.5 Notice of Completion – Hermosa Street/Westwood Ave Roundabout Landscape Project.
Action & Recommendation: Accept as complete the Hermosa Street/Westwood Avenue Roundabout Landscape Project – No. 1 and direct the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Tulare County Clerk Recorder with a 1-year warranty period beginning upon recordation.
Submitted by: Mauricio Mendoza, Engineer Technician
12.6 Authorization to Release Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for City Engineering Services.
Action & Recommendation: Grant authorization to release a Request for Qualifications for Engineering and Consulting Services for the City of Lindsay.
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.1 Adoption of a Draft Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Well 11 Treatment Project Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Authorize the City Manager to Apply for Construction Grant Funding for the Treatment of Well 11.
Action & Recommendation: Staff recommends the Lindsay City Council approve the following actions:
1. Hold a public hearing on the Adoption of a Draft Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Well 11 Treatment Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and incorporate any public comment into the report.
2. Adopt Resolution 25-01 to Accept and Adopt the Draft Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Well 11 Treatment Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
3. Adopt Resolution 25-02 for the Lindsay City Council to authorize the City Manager to apply for construction grant funding for the treatment of Well 11.
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services Public Hearing Open: The Public Hearing opened at 7:29 p.m.
Public Comment: Public comment was submitted in advance of this meeting by the State Water Resources Control Board with questions. A response was provided by the consulting group Provost and Pritchard. The official public comments are attached as part of the official minutes.
Public Hearing Closed: The Public Hearing closed at 7:29 p.m.
Council Action: Following discussion, Council took the following actions:
For item 2, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 25-01.
AYES: Councilmember Soria, Mayor Pro Tem Flores, Councilmember Nave, Councilmember Sanchez, Mayor Villarreal.
NOES: None.
MOTION PASSED 5-0
For item 3, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 25-02.
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Flores, Councilmember Nave, Councilmember Sanchez, Councilmember Soria, Mayor Villarreal.
NOES: None.
MOTION PASSED 5-0
14. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Council adjourned to closed session at 7:33 p.m.
14.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§ 54956.8) Property: 205-236-013; 205-236-014; 205-236-022; 205-236-020 Agency Negotiation: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Kristar Development, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment
14.2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Carrillo v. City of Lindsay, Case No. VCU306195
14.3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to § 54956.9(b): 2 cases.
Council adjourned from closed session at 9:37 p.m.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION REPORT
Mayor Villarreal advised there was no reportable action.
15. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
It was the consensus of Council to add the following discussion items to a future agenda: Declaring Lindsay a sanctuary City, and City contributions to community events, specifically “Gaytino” at the Lindsay Community Theater.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
Approved by Council: January 28, 2025.
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Misty Villarreal, 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 January 28, 2025.
CITY OF LINDSAY
WELL 11 TREATMENT PROJECT
RESPONSE TO PUBLIC
COMMENTS
TULARE COUNTY
JANUARY 2025
PREPARED FOR:
City of Lindsay
251 E. Honolulu Street
Lindsay, CA 93247
PREPARED BY:
PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROUP
130 N. GARDEN STREET, VISALIA, CALIFORNIA 93291
13.1 Public Comments
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Report Prepared for:
City of Lindsay
251 E. Honolulu Street
Lindsay, CA 93247
Contact:
Neyba J. Amezcua
City Services Director
(559) 562-7102
Report Prepared by:
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
Jarred Olsen, Environmental Project Manager
Jackie Lancaster, Senior Project Administrator
Contact:
Jarred Olsen
(559) 636-1166
COPYRIGHT 2025 BY PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROUP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group expressly reserves its common law copyright and other applicable property rights to this document. This document is not to be reproduced, changed, or copied in any form or manner whatsoever, nor are they to be assigned to a third party without first obtaining the written permission and consent of Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group In the event of unauthorized reuse of the information contained herein by a third party, the third party shall hold the firm of Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group harmless, and shall bear the cost of Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group's legal fees associated with defending and enforcing these rights.
City of Lindsay January 2025
Well 11 Treatment Project
Job No.: 1875-23-007
1 INTRODUCTION
As Lead Agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 15000 et seq.), the City of Lindsay (City) prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the above referenced Project (SCH # 2024120358), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15070 et seq. The document was circulated for a 30-day public comment period, which began on December 9, 2024 and ended on January 8, 2025. During that period, one comment letter was received from State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (State Water Board, DDW), which is attached as Appendix A.
CEQA guidelines do not require nor provide guidance on responding to comments on an IS/MND.
However, this memo provides information relating to the comments received from the State Water Board, DDW and the recommendations contained therein. These project clarifications fall within the scope of the original project analysis included in the IS/MND and do not result in an increase in impacts or any new impacts. No new significant environmental impacts would result from the recommended clarifications below. Therefore, it is our opinion that no substantial revisions have been made that would require recirculation of the draft IS/MND pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5 (Recirculation of a Negative Declaration Prior to Certification).
Comments received during the public review period did not result in significant changes to the IS/MND.
Although comments included recommendations, editorial comments and suggestions, no new unavoidable significant effects were identified, and mitigation measures were not lessened as a result of responding to comments. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2022 Section 15073.5(c)(1), the IS/MND has not been substantially revised after public notice of its availability and therefore does not require recirculation.
COMMENT LETTER A – STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD, DIVISION OF DRINKING WATER (STATE WATER
BOARD, DDW) (JANUARY 7, 2025)
COMMENT A/1
The commentor states the Project will require a water supply permit amendment from the State Water Board, DDW Tulare District, for the operation of Well 11 and the addition of treatment to the City’s water system. The City is also working on completing a DWSRF funding application and may receive funding through the State Water Board’s Program. Under section 2.1.7 Other Public Agencies Whose Discretionary Approvals May Be Required, please list “State Water Resources Control Board” instead of “State Water Quality Resources Control Board.”
RESPONSE A/1
Thank you for your comments. The City acknowledges the need to obtain a water supply permit amendment and concurs that the project may receive funding through the State Water Board’s Program.
The misidentification of the agency is a typographical error. The list in the final IS/MND will be updated to correctly identify the agency. This additional clarifying information is not substantial and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5 the IS/MND does not need to be recirculated.
COMMENT A/2
The commentor states the IS/MND indicated the brine pond would hold elevated levels of arsenic (PDF page 52) but also indicated that provided the perchlorate is removed upstream of the nitrate treatment system, the nitrate brine should be classified as nonhazardous (PDF page 69). Please discuss if testing will be performed on the brine prior to disposal and if other captured secondary contaminants will influence the type of treatment disposal.
RESPONSE A/2
As discussed throughout the document, the brine will be disposed of at the CleanHarbors hazardous waste facility. The brine will be tested prior to its delivery to CleanHarbors for disposal following the pertinent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) requirements pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the testing, transport and disposal of all RCRA and Non-RCRA (also known as California-only hazardous wastes).
Based on the information presented above, the lead agency is of the opinion that project impacts related to hazardous waste have been fully disclosed, adequately analyzed and appropriately mitigated to the extent feasible under CEQA, therefore no further analysis or revisions are required except for clarification as noted above. This information is not substantial and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5, and the IS/MND does not need to be recirculated.
COMMENT A/3
The commentor asked how often the perchlorate treatment resin will need to be replaced, who will dispose of the spent resin, and where it will be taken.
RESPONSE A/3
The life of the perchlorate resin in the lead vessel has been estimated by Purolite, the resin supplier, to be 90,000 bed volumes, which is equivalent to 151 days with 24/7 operation, although the actual life is expected to be longer given the anticipated usage of the well.1 The resin would be exchanged through slurry transfer similar to granular activated carbon treatment. As noted in Response A/2 above, the resin will be tested/profiled and likely incinerated by Purolite or its contractor or disposed of in a hazardous materials landfill such as CleanHarbors.
Based on the information presented above, the lead agency is of the opinion that project impacts related to hazardous waste have been fully disclosed, adequately analyzed under CEQA, therefore no further analysis or revisions are required except for clarification as noted above. This information is not substantial and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5, and the IS/MND does not need to be recirculated .
COMMENT A/4
The commentor states the Project falls within the Kaweah subbasin- a high priority and critically overdrafted basin according to the Department of Water Resources (DWR), Sustainable Groundwater Management Act prioritization dashboard. DWR determined that the Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan for the Kaweah subbasin was inadequate, triggering State intervention (DWR letter). The reactivation of Well 11 may increase the City’s overall water system pumping, causing potentially significant environmental impacts and contributing to cumulative impacts to the groundwater basin. Please discuss the amount of groundwater that will be pumped by the City’s water system during normal, single drought years, and multiple drought years compared to the amount of the water historically pumped by the City’s water system during normal, single drought years, and multiple drought years (CEQA baseline). If the City’s water use will increase, discuss any actions that will be taken to reduce impacts from the increased pumping on the overdrafted basin and discuss feasible mitigation measures, as appropriate. Please also discuss any contributing cumulative impacts to the groundwater basin, as needed.
RESPONSE A/4
As noted in the IS/MND (see Section 2.1.6 Description of the Project), a Water Feasibility Study (Feasibility Study) was prepared for the City. That study included an analysis of current and projected future water supply capacity and demands. The Feasibility Study identified an immediate supply deficit with the deficit worsening as the City’s population grows. Without mitigation of the nitrate and perchlorate contamination at Well 11, any use of the well would result in a violation of two primary drinking water standards, both of which have the potential to result in acute health effects.
As stated in the IS/MND Impact Analysis 4.10.2 (b) and Impact Analysis 4.19.2 (b), the purpose of the Project is intended to improve water quality and bolster the city of Lindsay’s water supply to ensure redundancy.
Therefore, adding the proposed treatment process to Well 11 will allow the well to serve the City when surface water supplies may not be sufficient. In dry years where surface water is not sufficient to adequately supply the City, more groundwater would be extracted as discussed in the document. The City’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan determined that the City would have sufficient water supplies in a normal year.2 However, in single and multiple dry years, there could be an eighteen percent (18%) deficit.
As a result, the City had prepared and adopted a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), which identifies measures that would be implemented on a tiered basis that identifies up to a fifty percent (50%) reduction in water consumption.3 The WSCP demonstrates that the City has already granted itself the authority to implement these water reduction measures. While the basin in which the City is located is in overdraft, the existing stormwater runoff basin adjacent to Well 11 was identified in the East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Groundwater Sustainability Plan4, as discussed on pages 4-48 of the IS/MND. Given 1 (Swanson 2024)
2 (Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group 2023)
3 (Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group 2023)
4 (INTERA Corporated and Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group 2024) that the City already has the tools to reduce water demand as necessary, in addition to the measures to recharge the overdrafted water basin.
Based on the analysis presented in the IS/MND and clarified herein, the lead agency is of the opinion that Project impacts related to water demand and availability have been fully disclosed, adequately analyzed, under CEQA, therefore no further analysis, revisions or mitigation measures are warranted, except for clarification as noted above.
This information does not identify a new, avoidable significant impact, and thus this revision is not substantial and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5, the MND does not need to be recirculated.
ERRATA
The minor clarification as shown in underline/strikeout below do not reflect new information or substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken that involve new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of impacts. This information does not identify a new, avoidable significant impact, and thus this revision is not substantial and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5, the MND does not need to be recirculated The following clarifications will be made in the IS/MND:
Section 2.1.6 Description of the Project, (pages 2-3):
Operation and Maintenance
Operation and maintenance of the water treatment facility would be performed by the existing City maintenance staff or contracted staff. Operation and maintenance associated with the evaporation pond alternative would consist of monitoring the ponds for leakage, occasional removal of crystalized salt from the bottom of the ponds, transferring the salt into super sacks and repair of the liner, as necessary. Brine and spent resin (when needed) will be appropriately tested prior to disposal at CleanHarbors Buttonwillow facility. Deliveries of these materials to the CleanHarbors would occur approximately every other day utilizing one (1) truck, where it would be disposed in accordance with applicable regulations.
Section 4.10.2(b) (page 4-48):
b) Would the project substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin?
Less than Significant Impact. The Project would bring the city of Lindsay’s Well 11 back into service by constructing a treatment system designed to remove both perchlorate and nitrate. The rehabilitation of Well 11 would expand the City’s water supply from what is present, but not in a historical manner as it used to be in use prior to its inactivity status. The City’s water supply deficit is most critical during periods of extreme drought. During normal years, the City’s contracted Central Valley Project (CVP) water allocation is 2,500 acre-feet, which is sufficient for the City to supply most of its water needs using its surface water treatment plant. However, during years of severe or extreme drought, including the recent instance of 2022, the City’s Friant Kern Canal water allocation can be severely reduced or unfulfilled entirely. Even if water conservation measures are implemented, it is necessary to reactivate Well 11 to meet system demands. While the underlying Kaweah Subbasin is critically-overdrafted, the Project would not significantly increase overall groundwater demand as the City already supplements its water demand with groundwater using Well 14 and Well 15. Reactivating Well 11 would bolster the City’s ability to meet its demand.
Additional groundwater extraction would vary based on availability of surface water supplies. While demand is anticipated to exceed supply by eighteen percent (18%) in dry years, as described in the in the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan5, the City’s adopted Water Shortage Contingency Plan would allow the City to reduce water consumption by up to fifty percent (50%).6 5 (Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group 2023)
6 (Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group 2023)
The Project is intended to improve water quality and bolster the city of Lindsay’s water supply to ensure redundancy. Therefore, implementation of the Project would not interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the Project would impede sustainable groundwater management of the Kaweah Subbasin, nor would it substantially decrease ground water supplies. The City has already implemented the management action Project 6 (the adjacent recharge basin) in the Groundwater Sustainability Plan22, which would allow for up to 150 acre-feet of recharge annually, and that project would not hinder or conflict with this Project. Any impacts would be less than significant. No mitigation measures are required.
Section 4.19.2(b) (page 4-69):
b) Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? Less than Significant Impact. The Project would construct upgrades to water treatment facilities, which would connect to the City’s currently out of service well, Well 11. Without treatment of the nitrate and perchlorate contamination at Well 11, any use of the well would result in a violation of two primary drinking water standards, both of which have the potential to result in acute health effects. Reactivating Well 11 is necessary to meet system demands. Although the Project is expected to add to the City’s available water supply, the well would not increase current water demand. The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan described an eighteen percent (18%) reduction in water supply compared to water demand in dry years7, however the City has prepared and adopted a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) that demonstrated up to fifty percent (50%) in achievable water reductions, therefore there would be sufficient water supplies available during normal, dry and multiple dry years.8 The Project itself would not require water to support its construction or implementation. Impacts would be less than significant. No mitigation measures are required. 7 (Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group 2023)
8 (Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group 2023)
REFERENCES
INTERA Corporated and Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group. 2024. "Groundwater Sustainability Plan, 2nd Amended." East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency. November. https://lindmoreidmy.sharepoint.com/personal/chunter_lindmoreid_com/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fperso nal%2Fchunter%5Flindmoreid%5Fcom%2FDocuments%2FEKGSAWebShare%2FEKGSA%5FGSP%5 Fwith%5FAppendices%5F2024%5FFinal%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Fchunter%5Fli.
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group. 2023. "City of Lindsay Urban Water Management Plan 2020 Plan." City of Lindsay. October.
https://www.lindsay.ca.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_services/page/8398/lindsay_2 020_uwmp_final_errata_corrected_errata_included.pdf.
—. 2023. "City of Lindsay: Water Shortage Contingency Plan." October. https://www.lindsay.ca.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_services/page/8398/lindsay_w scp_final.pdf.
Swanson, Cathy, email and telephone correspondence by Kevin Berryhill. 2024. Purolite (February 20).
Comment Letter A – State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (State Water Board, DDW) (January 7, 2025)
State Water Resources Control Board
Neyba Amezuca
City of Lindsay
251 E. Honolulu Street
Lindsay, CA 93247
Dear Neyba Amezuca:
INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS/MND) FOR THE CITY OF LINDSAY (CITY); WELL 11 TREATMENT PROJECT (PROJECT); TULARE COUNTY; STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2024120358
DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY PERMIT AMENDMENT
Thank you for the opportunity to review the IS/MND for the proposed Project. The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (State Water Board, DDW) is responsible for issuing water supply permits pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act.
This Project is within the jurisdiction of DDW Tulare District. DDW Tulare District issues domestic water supply permit amendments to the public water systems serviced with a new or modified source of domestic water supply or new domestic water system components pursuant to Waterworks Standards (Title 22 California Code of Regulations [Cal. Code Regs.] chapter 16 et. seq.). A public water system requires a new water supply permit if it includes the creation of a new public water system or a water supply permit amendment when changes are made to a domestic water supply source, storage, or treatment and for the operation of new water system components- as specified in the Cal. Code Regs. § 64556. The City will need to apply for a water supply permit amendment for changes to a domestic source and operation of new treatment.
FUNDING
We understand that the City is also pursuing Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) financing for this Project. As a funding agency and a state agency with jurisdiction by law to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources, the State Water Board is providing the following water quality related comments on the IS/MND circulating for the Project.
The State Water Board, Division of Financial Assistance, is responsible for administering the DWSRF Program (Program). The primary purpose for the Program is to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act and various state laws by providing financial assistance for drinking facilities improvements to provide clean potable drinking water, and thereby protect and promote health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the state.
Neyba Amezuca - 2 - January 7, 2025
All applicants seeking DWSRF funding must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and provide appropriate documents to the State Water Board so that it can fulfill its CEQA responsibilities, see CEQA Requirements. For additional Program information, the complete environmental application package and instructions, please visit:
Drinking_Water_State_Revolving_Fund_Forms_and_Instructions.
Following are specific comments on the City’s draft IS/MND:
· The Project will require a water supply permit amendment from the State Water Board, DDW Tulare District, for the operation of Well 11 and the addition of treatment to the City’s water system. The City is also working on completing a DWSRF funding application and may receive funding through the State Water Board’s Program. Under section 2.1.7 Other Public Agencies Whose Discretionary Approvals May Be Required, please list “State Water Resources Control Board” instead of “State Water Quality Resources Control Board”. · The IS/MND indicated the brine pond would hold elevated levels of arsenic (PDF page 52), but also indicated that provided the perchlorate is removed upstream of the nitrate treatment system, the nitrate brine should be classified as nonhazardous (PDF page 69). Please discuss if testing will be performed on the brine prior to disposal and if other captured secondary contaminants will influence the type of treatment disposal.
· Please discuss how often the perchlorate treatment resin will need to be replaced, who will dispose of the spent resin, and where it will be taken. · The Project falls within the Kaweah subbasin- a high priority and critically overdrafted basin according to the Department of Water Resources (DWR), Sustainable Groundwater Management Act prioritization dashboard. On May 2, 2023, DWR determined that the Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan for the Kaweah subbasin was inadequate, triggering state intervention (DWR letter).
The reactivation of Well 11 may increase the City’s overall water system pumping, causing potentially significant environmental impacts and contributing to cumulative impacts to the groundwater basin. Please discuss the amount of groundwater that will be pumped by the City’s water system during normal, single drought years, and multiple drought years compared to the amount of the water historically pumped by the City’s water system during normal, single drought years, and multiple drought years (CEQA baseline). If the City’s water use will increase, discuss any actions that will be taken to reduce impacts from the increased pumping on the overdrafted basin and discuss feasible mitigation measures, as appropriate. Please also discuss any contributing cumulative impacts to the groundwater basin, as needed.
If an application for funding will be submitted, please upload to Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool the following applicable documents for the proposed Project:
(1) one copy of the draft and final IS/MND with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), (2) the resolution adopting the IS/MND and the MMRP, (3) all comments received during the review period and the City’s response to those Neyba Amezuca - 3 - January 7, 2025
comments, and (4) the Notice of Determination filed with the Tulare County Clerk and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, State Clearinghouse. In addition, we would appreciate notices of any hearings or meetings held regarding environmental review of any projects to be funded by the State Water Board.
If funding will not be pursued, please forward the above requested documents with your permit amendment application to the State Water Board, DDW Tulare District Office at [email protected]
Thank you for the opportunity to review the City’s draft IS/MND. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (916) 449-5285, or by email at [email protected] or contact Mrs. Bridget Binning at (916) 449-5641, or by email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Lori Schmitz
Environmental Scientist
Division of Financial Assistance
Special Project Review Unit
1001 I Street, 16th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
cc: State Clearinghouse
Bridget Binning, Division of Financial Assistance
Pete Stamas, Division of Financial Assistance
Shawn Demmers, Division of Drinking Water
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: January 28, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Finance
FROM: Lacy Meneses, Finance Director
AGENDA TITLE: Warrant List for January 6, 2025, through January 19, 2025
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Accept the Warrant List for transactions dated January 6, 2025, through January 19, 2025.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
The warrant list for January 6, 2025, through January 19, 2025, is submitted for Council review and acceptance.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Warrant List
Reviewed/Approved: _____
Item #: 10.3
Consent
CITY OF LINDSAY | WARRANT LIST
TRANSACTION DATES: THROUGH 1/19/2025
Check# Fund Date Vendor # Vendor Name Description Amount 27267 $829.27
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 4660 CITY OF LINDSAY DED:052 WELLNESS 39.7 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 4660 CITY OF LINDSAY DED:CDBG CDBG PMT 350 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 4660 CITY OF LINDSAY DED:L203 CDBG LOAN 439.57 27268 $368.83
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 3192 SEIU LOCAL 521 DED:COPE COPE SEIU 2 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 3192 SEIU LOCAL 521 DED:DUES UNION DUES 366.83 27269 $6,310.03
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6452 GREAT-WEST TRUST DED:0500 DEF COMP 1920.08 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6452 GREAT-WEST TRUST DED:0555 DC LOANPAY 1255.96 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6452 GREAT-WEST TRUST DED:151 DEFERCOMP 2737.96 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6452 GREAT-WEST TRUST DED:ROTH ROTH 396.03 27270 $224.62
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7301 LINDSAY POLICE OFFI DED:LPOA LPOA DUES 224.62 27271 $73.82
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6246 MCDERMONT VENTURE I DED:051 MCDERMONT 73.82 27272 $62.76
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 3042 STATE DISBURSEMENT DED:0512 CHILD SUPT 62.76 27273 $439.65
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 1498 STATE OF CALIF FRAN DED:0511 FTB - DEBT 439.65 27274 $175.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 6950 ANA CARRETERO DEC 24 ZUMBA GOLD 175 27275 $163.13
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5832 CINTAS CORPORATION 57.1 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5832 CINTAS CORPORATION 40.78 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5832 CINTAS CORPORATION 24.46 552 - WATER 01/10/25 5832 CINTAS CORPORATION 8.16
554 - REFUSE 01/10/25 5832 CINTAS CORPORATION 32.63
27276 $875.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 6973 ELIZABETH GUND DEC 2025 875 27277 $925.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6346 JEFF PFEIFFER SQUIRREL ERADICATIO 925 27278 $4,000.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 6983 FOUR COUNTY CONSTRU GANG BOX INSTALL 850 400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 6983 FOUR COUNTY CONSTRU UPSTRS LANDNG RPAIR 3150 27279 $100.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 2064 LA PUERTA ABIERTA ARBOR REFUND 100 27280 $1,218.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 5788 LINCOLN AQUATICS 1438 400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 5788 LINCOLN AQUATICS SHELL DEPOSIT CRDIT -220 27281 $490.08
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7301 LINDSAY POLICE OFFI LPOADUES 11.15.2024 245.04 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7301 LINDSAY POLICE OFFI LPOADUES 11.29.2024 245.04 27282 $1,800.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 6260 LLEON SERVICES CHEM BAL 1800 27283 $125.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 6599 MARIA EDWARDS NOV 24 ZUMBA 125 27284 $300.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 4873 MISTY VILLARREAL JAN 2025 STIPEND 300 27285 $250.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5236 NAVE ADRIANA MARIA JAN 2025 STIPEND 250 27286 $573.28
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7242 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTI 573.28 27287 $3,089.65
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6991 PREMIER ACCESS INSU GRP78000188382 64.78 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6991 PREMIER ACCESS INSU GRP7800018838-1 3024.87 27288 $24,670.48
266 - LTF-ART 8 STREETS & ROADS 01/10/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 24320.48 553 - SEWER 01/10/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. WWTF RPT WSTE DSCHG 350 27289 $250.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5511 ROSAENA SANCHEZ JAN 2025 STIPEND 250 27290 $250.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 4942 SORIA JOSE JR. JAN 2025 STIPEND 250 27291 $345.70
553 - SEWER 01/10/25 7304 STUART'S JOHANSON & WO 41531 345.7 27292 $4,731.66
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 78.07
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 73.34
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 238
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 1718.07
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 271.6
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 158.04
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 281.53
261 - GAS TAX FUND 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 113.09
263 - TRANSPORTATION 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 92.74
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 651.55 1/6/2025
552 - WATER 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 433.89
553 - SEWER 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 435.31
554 - REFUSE 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 171.29
556 - VITA-PAKT 01/10/25 6146 SUPERION, LLC 15.14
27293 $4,657.59
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5755 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNI 68.49 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5755 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNI 561.63 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5755 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNI 800.85 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5755 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNI 1208.05 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 5755 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNI 753.96 400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 5755 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNI 748.91 552 - WATER 01/10/25 5755 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNI 131.82
553 - SEWER 01/10/25 5755 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNI 383.88
27294 $7,818.56
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 144 THE GAS COMPANY 185 GALE 362.83 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 144 THE GAS COMPANY 140 MIRAGE 238.21 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 144 THE GAS COMPANY 251 HONOLULU 643.47 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 144 THE GAS COMPANY ACCT 115-454-6222-5 15.68 400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 144 THE GAS COMPANY 740 SEQUOIA POOL 6558.37 27295 $50,325.99
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 830.38 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 780.05 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 2531.4 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 18273.37 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 2888.71 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 1680.89 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 2994.4 261 - GAS TAX FUND 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 1202.79 263 - TRANSPORTATION 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 986.39 400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 6929.89 552 - WATER 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 4614.89
553 - SEWER 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 4629.99
554 - REFUSE 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 1821.8
556 - VITA-PAKT 01/10/25 7305 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, 161.04 27296 $3,160.22
552 - WATER 01/10/25 356 USA BLUEBOOK 1894.69
552 - WATER 01/10/25 356 USA BLUEBOOK 934.44
553 - SEWER 01/10/25 356 USA BLUEBOOK 269.96
553 - SEWER 01/10/25 356 USA BLUEBOOK FILTER PAPER 61.13 27297 $5,610.00
552 - WATER 01/10/25 368 VOLLMER EXCAVATION, CORP TO WASTE HAUL 5610 27298 $275.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/10/25 4068 YOLANDA FLORES JAN 2025 STIPEND 275 27299 $150.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/10/25 5912 YVETTE DURAN DEC 24 POUND 150 27300 $547.42
200 - STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND 01/10/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 547.42 27301 $73,667.24
300 - MCDERMONT SALE PROCEEDS 01/17/25 7276 AMERICAN RAMP COMPA SKATEPARK PMT 2/2 73667.24 27302 $24,812.95
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5647 GRISWOLD,LASALLE,CO REF 22752.002 840 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5647 GRISWOLD,LASALLE,CO REF 22752.003 1400 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5647 GRISWOLD,LASALLE,CO REF 22752.004 420.42 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5647 GRISWOLD,LASALLE,CO REF 22752.005 2233.93 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5647 GRISWOLD,LASALLE,CO REF 22752.006 680 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5647 GRISWOLD,LASALLE,CO REF 22752.009 580 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5647 GRISWOLD,LASALLE,CO REF 22752.116 8654.59 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5647 GRISWOLD,LASALLE,CO REF 22752.117 10004.01 27303 $100.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/17/25 4324 LINDSAY UNIFIED SCH LWC DEPOSIT REFUND 100 27304 $178.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 5424 LINDSAY VETERINARY OPEN PO NTE 1000 DE 178 27305 $61,168.84
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 6910 MARIPOSA TREE MANAG TREE PRUNE SEPT24 10300 400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/17/25 6910 MARIPOSA TREE MANAG TREE PRUNE WC 4800 471 - PARK IMPROVEMENTS 01/17/25 6910 MARIPOSA TREE MANAG TREE PRUNE SEPT24 42978.84 883 - SIERRA VIEW ASSESSMENT 01/17/25 6910 MARIPOSA TREE MANAG TREE PRUNE SEPT24 3090 27306 $100.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/17/25 6111 MARSHALL CHAIREZ LWC DEPOSIT REFUND 100 27307 $217.74
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 7242 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTI FINANCE OFFICE SUPP 217.74 27308 $14,346.00
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 1625.55 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 5239.15 266 - LTF-ART 8 STREETS & ROADS 01/17/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 213.9 552 - WATER 01/17/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 6700.4
553 - SEWER 01/17/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 462
556 - VITA-PAKT 01/17/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 105
27309 $175.00
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 01/17/25 3208 SHANNON PATTERSON DEC24 AEROBIC CLASS 175 27310 $13,105.54
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/17/25 518 TCAG MEASURE R 01/2025 13105.54 27311 $1,360.84
306 - COVID-19 ARPA FUND 01/17/25 6639 MOORE IACOFANO GOLT 005567.01 1360.84 27312 $630.00
306 - COVID-19 ARPA FUND 01/17/25 399 QUAD KNOPF,INC. 630 EDD11025 $4,827.21
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/14/25 687 STATE OF CALIFORNIA PIT&LOCAL PRPD1.10. 4827.21 IRS11025 $33,867.97
101 - GENERAL FUND 01/14/25 2011 INTERNAL REVENUE SE 941 PRPD 1.10.25 12328.01 101 - GENERAL FUND 01/14/25 2011 INTERNAL REVENUE SE 941 PRPD 1.10.25 21539.96 SUMMARY BY FUNDING SOURCE $353,743.07
101 - GENERAL FUND 146,559.46
200 - STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND 547.42
261 - GAS TAX FUND 1,315.88
263 - TRANSPORTATION 1,079.13
266 - LTF-ART 8 STREETS & ROADS 24,534.38
300 - MCDERMONT SALE PROCEEDS 73,667.24
306 - COVID-19 ARPA FUND 1,990.84
400 - WELLNESS CENTER 28,406.72
460 - CA STATE PARKS -
471 - PARK IMPROVEMENTS 42,978.84
552 - WATER 20,328.29
553 - SEWER 6,937.97
554 - REFUSE 2,025.72
556 - VITA-PAKT 281.18
600 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT -
660 - RDA OBLIGATION RETIREMENT -
700 - CDBG REVOLVING LN FUND -
702 - CHFA-HELP LHBP -
720 - HOME REVOLVING LN FUND -
779 - 00-HOME-0487 -
781 - CAL HOME RLF -
883 - SIERRA VIEW ASSESSMENT 3,090.00
884 - HERITAGE ASSESSMENT DIST -
886 - SAMOA -
887 - SWEETBRIER TOWNHOUSES -
888 - PARKSIDE -
889 - SIERRA VISTA ASSESSMENT -
890 - MAPLE VALLEY ASSESSMENT -
891 - PELOUS RANCH -
TOTAL 353,743.07
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: January 28, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Services
FROM: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services
AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution 25-03, Directing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of Surplus Water to Members of the East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 25-03, directing the City Manager to negotiate the sale of surplus water to members of the East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) or other eligible water users, in compliance with USBR regulations; and direct staff to report back to the Council upon completion of any water sale transactions, including the volume of water sold, the sale price, and total net revenue to the City.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
Annual Water Allocation and Surplus
Each year, the City of Lindsay receives a water allocation from the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). Historically, the City has not always used the full allotment of this water, resulting in a surplus. Over the past five years, for example, the City has had an average surplus ranging between 800 and 1000 acre-feet annually, though actual amounts vary based on precipitation, municipal demand, and other factors.
Whenever the City has surplus water, it may elect to transfer a portion of that unused allotment to another agency or water user for an agreed-upon fee. Transferring surplus water allows for more efficient regional water resource management and generates potential revenue for the City’s General Fund once USBR costs are recouped.
Role of the East Kaweah GSA and SGMA
The City of Lindsay is a member of the East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), which is responsible for implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) within its jurisdiction.
SGMA mandates the sustainable management of groundwater to address overdraft conditions and ensure reliable groundwater supply for the future.
The East Kaweah GSA has expressed interest in acquiring surplus water from the City of Lindsay to aid in:
• Mitigating groundwater overdraft by increasing groundwater recharge in critical areas. • Enhancing drought resilience for other local jurisdictions or agricultural users facing water shortages.
Regulatory Compliance and Approval Process:
All water transfers must comply with USBR regulations and any applicable state or federal requirements. The City has engaged in similar surplus water transfers in previous years, and the administrative process is wellestablished:
1. City Identifies Surplus: Staff analyzes water demand, operational needs, and allocation usage.
2. Negotiation & Pricing: The City Manager negotiates pricing on a market-based approach, ensuring the negotiated price reflects current market conditions and provides a net benefit to the City.
3. Documentation & Contracts: Transfer agreements are prepared, outlining the volume of water, price per acre-foot, and payment schedule.
Item #: 10.4
Consent
Estimated Timeline
• Surplus Identification: The Friant Division contract year of water allocations for the Central Valley Project runs from March 1st to February 28/29th. Surplus identification is typically conducted at mid-year or as soon as the City can confirm its projected use of allocated water. • Negotiation Period: Authorization at this Council meeting would enable the City Manager to begin negotiations immediately.
• Transfer Completion: The actual transfer of water rights (or allocation) would be completed prior to the close of the water year, in accordance with USBR requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it involves resources without physical changes to the environment. Staff will ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact to the City depends on:
1. Volume of Surplus Water: Surplus volumes historically range from 800 to 1000 acre-feet.
2. Negotiated Price per Acre-Foot: Market conditions vary from year to year.
After covering USBR fees and other associated costs, the net proceeds from these sales would be deposited into the City’s Water Fund. These revenues could be utilized to:
• Maintain and upgrade water infrastructure, including pipelines, storage tanks, and treatment facilities. • Fund water-related capital improvement projects.
• Enhance drought mitigation strategies and improve water efficiency programs. • Support water quality testing and compliance initiatives.
Allocating these funds to the Water Fund ensures compliance with Proposition 218 and aligns with the City’s commitment to sustainable water management.
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution 25-03
Reviewed/Approved: ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 25-03
NUMBER 25-03
TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY
AND SELL SURPLUS WATER FROM THE CITY’S ANNUAL USBR
ALLOCATION
MEETING At a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Lindsay City Council held on January 28th, 2025, at 6:00 PM at 251 E. Honolulu Street, Lindsay, CA 93247
WHEREAS, the City of Lindsay (“City”) receives an annual water allocation from the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), pursuant to contractual agreements that provide a specified volume of water for municipal use; and
WHEREAS, the City periodically identifies surplus water that is not required for its operational or municipal use, creating an opportunity to transfer or sell the unused portion of its USBR allocation to other water users; and
WHEREAS, the East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), of which the City is a member, has expressed interest in acquiring surplus water to mitigate groundwater overdraft and address regional water supply shortages; and
WHEREAS, selling surplus water can provide revenue for the City’s General Fund after payment of all relevant costs and fees to USBR, thereby benefiting the community through additional resources for essential programs and services; and WHEREAS, in order to facilitate timely and beneficial transactions, it is necessary for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to identify any available surplus water, negotiate sale agreements, execute said agreements, and report back to the Council regarding transaction details.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Identify Surplus Water
The City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to identify any surplus water from the City’s annual USBR allocation that is not needed for municipal or operational use.
Section 2. Negotiation and Execution of Sale Agreements The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute agreements with members of the East Kaweah GSA or other eligible water users for the sale of any identified surplus water, provided such transactions comply with all USBR regulations and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 25-03
Section 3. Reporting to City Council
The City Manager, or designee, shall report back to the City Council upon completion of any sale transactions, including (a) the volume of water sold, (b) the sale price, and (c) the total net revenue realized by the City.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LINDSAY
RESOLUTION NO. 25-03
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lindsay as follows:
MEETING DATE January 28, 2025
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. _____________________________________
Misty Villarreal, 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: January 28, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
FROM: Daymon Qualls
AGENDA TITLE: Authorization to Sign a Collective Letter from the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District to the Department of Conservation
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to sign a collective letter from the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) to the Department of Conservation (DoC) in response to the revised guidelines for the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP), specifically addressing concerns about language changes related to groundwater recharge projects and landowner incentives.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District has received an award of $10 million from Round 1 of the Department of Conservation’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program. The District has since implemented five multibenefit groundwater recharge projects within the Kaweah subbasin, which incorporate elements of habitat restoration, flood protection, and community access. These projects align with the goals of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and are critical to preserving the water resources and ecosystem of the region.
Recently, the Department of Conservation released revised guidelines for Rounds 1 and 2 of the MLRP, which include new language on page 10 that raises significant concerns regarding the ability of Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) to account for physical extraction of recharged groundwater supplies. This language mandates that GSAs ensure the water recharged in such facilities is not available for extraction, potentially conflicting with existing laws governing water rights, including federal and state regulations and local agreements.
The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District has expressed concerns that the revised guidelines, as written, would significantly limit participation in the program by landowners. Under the revised language:
1. Water Credits: The ability for landowners to receive water credits for recharge projects would be diminished, as this is a key incentive for implementing recharge initiatives.
2. Landowner Participation: The revised guidelines could discourage voluntary landowner participation, undermining collaborative efforts to meet SGMA objectives.
3. Incentive Alignment: The language changes would prioritize other incentive programs over MLRP, reducing the scope of multibenefit projects and potentially limiting long-term benefits.
4. Inconsistency with Other Programs: The proposed changes conflict with other programs, such as the Department of Water Resources’ groundwater recharge program and could cause confusion among stakeholders.
The Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District has formally requested the Department of Conservation to reconsider the language changes and replace them with a more balanced approach that continues to incentivize landowners to implement recharge projects while ensuring that local agencies maintain authority over groundwater management.
Item #: 10.5
Consent
The City’s support of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District’s request is essential to ensuring that the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program remains effective in incentivizing recharge projects and preserving local authority over groundwater management. This letter of support will also be signed by the other three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) in the region, demonstrating a unified approach. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the collective letter to the Department of Conservation, which would express the City's support for the District’s position.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City associated with signing this letter. However, supporting the District’s request may help maintain viable funding and program structures for future groundwater recharge projects, which could have indirect benefits for regional water resource management and related programs.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Letter to the Department of Conservation (DoC) Reviewed/Approved: ______
To: Department of Conservation, Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program From: Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District
Re: Round 1 and 2 Guideline Public Comment Period
To Whom It May Concern,
Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (District) is in receipt of the revised Department of Conservation’s Round 1 and 2 Guidelines for the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program and appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes.
The District received an award of ten million dollars from Round 1 of the Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program, which began in August 2022. At the beginning of 2024, the Department of Conservation reviewed and approved five Implementation Projects within the Kaweah subbasin. All of the approved and contracted projects, which have planning and permitting actions well underway, are multibenefit groundwater recharge projects. All five incorporate habitat restoration components and flood protection benefits to disadvantaged communities, while three of the projects include public access and informational components and three include planned or in process land impingements. These projects, in aggregate, represent significant recharge, ecological restoration, community access and protection, and habitat connectivity benefits for the Kaweah subbasin.
While the District appreciates the detail afforded by the revised Guidelines, the District is severely concerned about the addition of limiting language provided on page 10 regarding the ability of GSAs to account for physical extraction of recharged supplies.
The mandatory language directing the GSA to ensure that under its existing authorities the water is not available for extraction runs afoul of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, and other relevant laws and authorities. Whether and if a Groundwater Sustainability Agency can limit extraction of water from the underground is highly dependent on the specific project.
To create a blanket ban on extractions of water from recharge facilities could very well violate numerous water rights laws, including but not limited to, federal laws related to the Central Valley Project, state laws relating to priority of water rights, relevant adjudications, various stipulated judgments, internal settlement agreements, etc.
In addition,
The DoC revised guidelines, as written, would remove any benefit to landowners that would implement a groundwater recharge basin in order to receive water credits from accomplishing recharge.
● The MLRP program, with these suggested changes, would diminish participation in the program greatly since the receipt of recharge credits is the incentive to implement recharge projects.
● Willing landowners are the key to implementation of SGMA and innovative practices that will accomplish the necessary land use conversion - the language changes undermine the model of voluntary participation and landowner advocacy for new practices. ● The change would prioritize incentive programs within MLRP since landowners will not be motivated to create recharge projects, which minimizes the types of multibenefit implementation projects that are applicable. This change also decreases the likelihood that projects would have benefits that are more long-term than the 10 years required by the program.
● The approach outlined in the revisions is inconsistent with some additional grant programs - the Department of Water Resources’ groundwater recharge program for example.
As a result of the foregoing, the District strongly encourages DoC to remove the additional redlines located on pages 9-10 entirely, and replace them with an alternate interpretation that better enables incentivization of landowners to perform recharge while preserving GSA and landowner agency over local recharge actions. We are happy to discuss the matter further and look forward to continuing a collaborative and cooperative relationship on this and future projects to enhance and preserve the Kaweah Subbasin.
Sincerely,
Shane Smith, General Manager of the Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: January 28, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Services
FROM: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services
AGENDA TITLE: Authorization to Release Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services for the Planning, Design, and Installation of Seven (7) Backup Generators
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking professional engineering services and a detailed project approach for the planning, design, and installation of seven (7) backup generators at the following locations:
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sequoia Lift Station
Hickory Lift Station
Two (2) Potable Water Wells
Lindsay Department of Public Safety Building
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at City Hall
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) offers funding through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to assist local governments in undertaking hazard mitigation projects. The program aims to reduce the risk from natural hazards and protect critical infrastructure. Under the 5% Initiative component of the HMGP, Cal OES provides targeted funding for projects that enhance community resilience and ensure lifesafety services remain operational during emergencies.
Recognizing the need to protect critical community infrastructure from power outages—especially during extreme weather events, natural disasters, and other emergencies—the City of Lindsay applied for grant funding to secure backup power generators. The City focused on vital operations including:
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sequoia Lift Station
Hickory Lift Station
Two Potable Water Wells
Lindsay Department of Public Safety Building
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at City Hall
In November of 2022, the City was awarded $1,170,300 in grant funding under the HMGP 5% Initiative as a phased project, enabling the City to move forward with design and engineering in order to secure final approval for construction. Installation of the seven backup generators will address immediate safety and health concerns by ensuring uninterrupted operation of critical facilities during emergencies.
Item #: 10.6
Consent
Discussion
1. Project Scope
o The scope of this project involves the assessment, design, procurement, and installation of seven backup power generators. Each generator will be sized appropriately to handle the operational loads of the respective facilities.
2. Phased Approach
o As a phased HMGP grant, the City must first complete the engineering design and secure environmental clearances, if applicable, before finalizing project construction. o This phased approach ensures that the project addresses all federal, state, and local requirements, and that cost estimates and timelines are clearly established.
3. Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
o To engage qualified engineering firms, City staff proposes releasing an RFQ. The purpose of the RFQ is to:
Identify firms with specialized experience in generator sizing, design, and installation for critical facilities.
Obtain thorough project approaches that consider environmental impacts, local building requirements, and coordination with utility providers.
Solicit cost and schedule proposals to finalize project budgeting and phasing requirements.
4. Selection Process
o Proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee based on qualifications, relevant project experience, proposed methodologies, and understanding of project needs. o Upon completion of the selection process, staff will return to Council with a recommendation to award a contract to the top-ranked firm for engineering services and design work.
By leveraging the Cal OES HMGP 5% Initiative grant, the City of Lindsay has a unique opportunity to enhance its emergency preparedness and ensure continuity of essential services through the installation of backup power generators. Approving the release of an RFQ will allow the City to engage qualified engineering expertise, ensuring the project is designed efficiently, meets all regulatory requirements, and positions the City to finalize construction under the grant’s phased approach.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s grant award from Cal OES provides funding for eligible project expenses, including engineering design, environmental compliance, and construction. All costs for the RFQ and initial design activities will be covered under the current phase of the grant funding. Under this “Match” program, the federal government has committed to covering 90% of the project cost, with the State of California providing the remaining 10% of the funding. The specific grant match requirements and final project costs will be detailed once the project’s engineering design phase is complete, and more accurate estimates are available.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
At this stage, the project involves only engineering and planning activities. Environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) will be integrated into the design phase. Staff and the selected consultant will ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements prior to initiating construction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. None.
Reviewed/Approved: ______
STAFF REPORT
TO: Lindsay City Council
MEETING DATE: June 25, 2024
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
FROM: Maegan Peton, City Clerk and Assistant to the City Manager AGENDA TITLE: Lindsay Economic Development Committee Member Selection
ACTION & RECOMMENDATION
Select one applicant to serve as Committee Member for the immediate vacancy on the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
At the September 10, 2024, Council Meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-31 formally establishing the Lindsay Economic Development Committee and approving the bylaws that will govern its operations. Additionally, on November 12, 2024, the committee bylaws were amended through the adoption of Resolution 24-39. This amendment expanded the residency requirement from within the City limits to the boundaries of the Lindsay Unified School District, in order to include residents who may reside within the City’s sphere of influence.
After reviewing the applications, Council selected four committee members and made the decision to keep the application period open longer before filling the fifth seat. Two applications are attached for Council review.
Staff recommends selecting either Hipolito Cerros or Anita Guzman to fill the immediate vacancy on the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact directly associated with this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Member Applications
Reviewed/Approved: ______
Item #: 11.1
Action Items
Anita Gustuson
Lindsay, CA 93247
Dear Selection Committee:
I am excited about the opportunity to serve on the Economic Development Committee for the City of Lindsay. As a resident of Lindsay for over 30 years, with more than 25 years of experience in procurement and city operations, along with a background in finance and extensive involvement with the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce, I offer a solution-oriented, resourceful, and dependable approach to advancing economic growth and strategic planning.
My objective is to support Lindsay’s growth and prosperity by leveraging my experience in procurement, communication, and strategic planning. Key responsibilities I’ve undertaken include:
• Building and maintaining communication with vendors, city departments, and the community.
• Researching resources and ensuring compliance with city regulations and policies. • Identifying cost-saving strategies and evaluating opportunities for improvement. • Managing records and contracts for community capital projects. • Preparing reports and coordinating between city departments and vendors. • Leading Lindsay Chamber of Commerce Main Street revitalization efforts to boost local business and enhance the downtown area.
• Implementing policies to promote economic development, community relations, and business sustainability.
• Coordinating community events to support local businesses and attract visitors. • Serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and providing referrals and resources.
Now retired from the City of Porterville Finance Department, I hold an Associate of Arts degree and a Paralegal certificate. I am also a proud graduate of the Leadership Lindsay class of 1993.
Colleagues describe me as professional, resourceful, and committed to community service. I am eager to bring these qualities to the Economic Development Committee and work collaboratively to support Lindsay’s growth and prosperity.
Regards,
Anita Gustuson