LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, February 25, 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 Joseph Avina, 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
The invocation was led by Minister Frances Brower.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Soria.
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
There were no public comments.
7. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Sanchez reported that she attended the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) awards installation banquet.
Councilmember Soria reported that he attended the Lindsay Skimmers Swim Tournament, the Lindsay Football and Cheer, and the Sit Right Car Seat event.
Councilmember Nave reported that she attended the Lindsay High School Senior Interviews, and the Sit Right Car Seat event.
Mayor Villarreal reported that she attended the Sit Right Car Seat event, and the CPRS awards installation banquet.
Mayor Pro Tem Flores reported that she attended the CPRS awards installation banquet and the Sit Right Car Seat event.
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 10.5 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Council.
It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except for item 10.5.
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.
10.2 Minutes of the regular and/or special Meeting of February 11, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
10.3 Warrant List for February 3, 2025 through February 16, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of February 3, 2025 through February 16, 2025.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
10.4 Letter of Support for Tulare County’s RTAP Application for the Orange Belt Corridor Safety Study.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for the Tulare County Resource Management Agency’s (RMA) application for the “Orange Belt Corridor Safety Feasibility Study” project to the U.S.
Department of Transportation’s Rural and Tribal Assistance Program (RTAP).
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
10.5 Agency Agreement with C21 Commercial (Jared Ennis / Kevin Land) for the Sale and/or Lease of City-Owned Properties.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached agency agreement with C21 Commercial (Jared Ennis / Kevin Land) for the sale and/or lease of City-owned properties located at 116 / 190 S Elmwood Ave, 100 / 112 E Honolulu St, Lindsay, CA 93247.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Council Action: Mayor Pro Tem Flores pulled this item for clarification on the value of the land. Executive Vice President of C21 Commercial Jared Ennis provided a response thereto. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Mayor Villarreal, and unanimously carried to approve the agency agreement with C21 Commercial as presented.
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.1 Corrective Action Plan in Response to State Auditor Report 2024-801.
Action & Recommendation: Approve Resolution 25-05, adopting the City of Lindsay Corrective Action Plan in response to State Auditor Report 2024-801.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Soria , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
11.2 Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
Action & Recommendation: Select two applicants to serve as Committee Members for the immediate vacancies on 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 Sanchez , seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve the selection of Hipolito Cerros and Anita Gustuson as members for the Lindsay Economic Development Committee.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1 Update on Development Projects and Water Infrastructure.
Action & Recommendation: Receive updates on current City development Projects and water infrastructure projects.
Submitted by: Daymon Qualls, City Manager
Council Notes: It was the consensus of council to direct staff to wait for the owner to initiate any zone changes for the parcels located west of Blue Gum Avenue and west of Sweetbriar Avenue between W Tulare Road and W Hermosa Street.
13. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Councilmember Nave requested that the City look into creating its own City sponsored softball league.
Mayor Villarreal requested staff bring back a proclamation for Varela boxing.
Councilmember Soria requested updates on Code Enforcement and abatement concerns in the City.
14. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Council recessed to executive (closed) session at 7:31 p.m.
14.1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Carrillo v. City of Lindsay, Case No. VCU306195
14.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators (§ 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Daymon Qualls, City Manager Employee Organization(s): LPOA; SEIU
Council reconvened from executive (closed) session at 8:33 p.m.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Megan Crouch advised that the Council voted 3 to 2 to approve the settlement agreement with Richard Carrillo for a total of $500,000.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
Approved by Council: March 11, 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 March 11, 2025.
LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Thursday, February 27, 2025
251 E Honolulu St., Lindsay CA 93247 5:30 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 Recreation Services Armando da Silva.
5:30 p.m. – SPECIAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Villarreal called to order the special meeting of the Lindsay City Council at 5:33 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 251 E. Honolulu St.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Villarreal.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Councilmember Nave (Virtual)*
Councilmember Sanchez
Councilmember Soria
*Councilmember Nave advised that she was sick and participating virtually. A public link was provided for virtual public comment.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION ITEMS There was no public comment.
6. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
City Council recessed to closed session at 5:34 p.m.
6.1 Conference with Legal – Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): 1 case
7. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Council reconvened from closed session at 7:01 pm.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Crouch advised there was no reportable action.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Approved by Council: March 11, 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 March 11, 2025.