LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, February 11, 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, Administrative Supervisor Marshall Chairez 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
Council chose to skip this portion of the agenda.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Flores.
4. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Councilmember Nave
Councilmember Soria
Council Absent: Councilmember Sanchez (with notice)
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Nave, and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Sanchez absent) to approve the agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lindsay High School Student Jessica Lemus provided updates for the Council on recent school activities and events.
Josh Flowers with the Blessings of Liberty, provided comment related to his concern of the City’s financials and requested the City declare an Economic State of Emergency. He provided an example Resolution for Council and staff review.
7. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Soria reported he attended a ride-along with Corporal Adam Romero, the Chamber Awards, the Delores Huerta meeting, First Friday Coffee, and he visited the Skatepark.
Mayor Pro Tem Flores reported that she attended the Chamber Awards. She also commended Lieutenant Nave for being awarded Man of the Year at the Chamber Awards.
Councilmember Nave reported that she attended the Chamber awards, the Lindsay High School Football Banquet, the First Friday Coffee Talk, and Tacos on the lawn. She also encouraged the public to support the local girl scouts.
Mayor Villarreal reported that she attended the Healthy Kids, Healthy Lindsay meeting, the Lindsay High School Football Banquet, the Chamber Awards, the First Friday Coffee Talk, and the Taco Luncheon. She also encouraged the public to attend the basketball game for Lindsay Alt. Ed. versus Citrus High School.
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. PRESENTATIONS
10.1 Ono Sister City Committee Overview
Lorena Leon and Laura Cortez, Committee Members, provided a presentation for Council review.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Councilmember Soria and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Sanchez absent) to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
11.1 Waive the Reading of Ordinance and Approve by Title Only.
Action & Recommendation: Approve the reading by title only of all ordinances and that further reading of such ordinances be waived.
11.2 Minutes of the regular and/or special Meeting of January 28, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
11.3 Warrant List for January 20, 2025 through February 2, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of January 20, 2025 through February 2, 2025.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
11.4 January 2025 Treasurer’s Report.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the January 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
11.5 Fee Waiver Request – Lindsay Ono Sister City Program.
Action & Recommendation: Approve the request from the Lindsy Ono Sister City Committee to waive the facility rental fees for their monthly planning meetings at the Lindsay Wellness Center and for their annual fundraiser on April 5th, 2025.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Amendment of the Lindsay Economic Development Committee Bylaws.
Action & Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-04 amending the bylaws for the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk and Assistant to the City Manager Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Soria , seconded by Mayor Villarreal, and carried 4 to 0 (Councilmember Sanchez absent) to approve Resolution 25-04 amending the bylaws for the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
13. DISCUSSION ITEMS
13.1 City Contributions to Community Events.
Action & Recommendation: Discuss potential direct monetary contributions to community events and consider establishing a formal policy whereby each Council member is allocated an annual amount of $1,200 from existing Community Events funds.
Staff recommends that the City Council:
• Engage in a discussion regarding the merits and feasibility of direct contributions to community events.
• Consider adopting the proposed policy that allocates $1,200 per Council member, per fiscal year, to be used solely for community events that provide a clearly defined public benefit.
Provide guidance to staff on implementing a transparent process for documenting, approving, and reporting each expenditure, ensuring adherence to California law governing gifts of public funds.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Council directed staff to table this discussion to a later date.
14. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Council recessed to closed session at 6:58 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 Labor Negotiators (§ 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Daymon Qualls, City Manager Employee Organization(s): LPOA; SEIU
Council reconvened from closed session at 7:24 p.m.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION REPORT
Mayor Villarreal advised there was no reportable action.
15. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Flores requested an update from local developers.
Mayor Villarreal inquired about the roosters and chickens in City limits and Acting City Services Director Ryan Heinks advised he would send over the municipal code.
Councilmember Soria requested an update on animal control services for the City.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Approved by Council: February 25, 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 February 25, 2025.