LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, March 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.
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 Chaplain Adam Perez.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Villarreal.
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 Mayor Villarreal, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lindsay High School representative Jessica Lemus provided updates on school activities.
Anita Gustuson asked for clarification on insurance requirements for item 11.4. She also commented on item 11.6, asking if the citizens could vote on the mural design.
Dennise Doanne provided updates on the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce.
Mercy Herrera encouraged Council, City staff, and the public to attend “Gaytino” at the Lindsay Community Theater.
Brenda Rivera provided comment concerning water leaks and potholes in the area of Hickory Street and Lafayette Avenue.
7. COUNCIL REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Flores advised she had nothing to report.
Councilmember Sanchez advised she had nothing to report.
Councilmember Soria advised he attended the First Friday Coffee Talk and Read Across America. He also visited the Friday Night Market, the Lindsay Museum, and the Senior Center.
Councilmember Nave advised she attended the First Friday Coffee Talk and the Lindsay High School Soccer Semi-Finals.
Mayor Villarreal advised she attended Read Across America, a Lindsay High School softball game, and viewed the Varela Boxing match.
8. STAFF UPDATES
City staff provided updates for Council’s review. Director of Finance Lacy Meneses provided updates to Consent Calendar Item 11.4.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest.
10. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION – Varela Boxing Academy
Mayor Villarreal presented a Resolution of Commendation to Varela Boxing Academy.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 11.4 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Council.
It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Mayor Villarreal and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except for item 11.4.
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 February 25, 2025 and February 27, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
11.3 Warrant List for February 17, 2025 through March 2, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of February 17, 2025 through March 2, 2025.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
11.5 Fee Waiver Request – Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival.
Action & Recommendation: Approve the request from the Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival committee to waive all applicable City fees associated with the Lindsay Orange Blossom event, scheduled for Saturday, April 12th, 2025, in Lindsay, California.
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services
11.6 Letter of Support for the T-Mobile Grant Application for the American Spirit Mural Project.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant Application for the American Spirit Mural Project.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation Services
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
11.4 February 2025 Treasurer’s Report.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the February 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
Council Action: Councilmember Soria pulled this item for clarification on the status of the City’s current budget. Director of Finance Lacy Meneses provided a response thereto. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to accept the February 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report and to schedule a special study session to review the City’s budget.
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Approval of Police Officer Recruit Position.
Action & Recommendation: Approve the establishment of a Police Officer Recruit position within our Public Safety Department designed to identify and develop promising individuals who, after successfully completing the California Basic Police Academy, will continue their careers within our department as a full time Public Safety Officer.
Submitted by: Chief Rob Moore, Director of Public Safety Public Comment: Anita Gustuson requested clarification on the total amount of full-time employees in the Public Safety Department.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12.2 Resolution Adopting Updated Design Guidelines and Public Improvement Standards.
Action & Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 25-06 updating the Design Guidelines and Public Improvement Standards as prepared by 4Creeks and reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Director of Public Safety
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12.3 Hazardous Materials Team Memorandum of Understanding.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Tulare-King’s County Interagency Hazardous Materials Team and provide direction regarding the City of Lindsay’s participation in the program.
Submitted by: Chief Rob Moore, Director of Public Safety Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Councilmember Soria, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
13. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Councilmember Soria requested information on the cost for a mailer to be put in the utility bills with a City Calendar. Councilmember Soria also an update on how our sports complex is currently being utilized.
14. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Council recessed to executive (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 and Central CA Commercial Negotiating Parties: Kristar Development, LLC and Central CA Commercial 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
14.3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): 1 case Council reconvened from executive (closed) session at 8:33 p.m.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
Approved by Council: March 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 March 25, 2025.
LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Monday, March 17, 2025
251 E Honolulu St., Lindsay CA 93247 6:00 p.m. – Special 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 Finance Lacy Meneses, Director of Public Safety Rob Moore, Acting Human Resources Manager Lance Rowell, Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva, Acting Director of City Services Ryan Heinks.
5:30 p.m. – SPECIAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Villarreal called to order the special meeting of the Lindsay City Council at 6:00 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
Councilmember Sanchez
Councilmember Soria
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION ITEMS Mercy Herrera requested more staff and community input in the City Manager hiring process, requesting the panel to consist of two Council members, two staff members, one community person.
Henry Villanueva requested more inclusivity in the hiring process for the City Manager and to have the community more involved.
Eric Coyne reported that he wishes Daymon the best in his next steps and that he looks forward to working with the next City Manager.
Dennis Doanne offered his prayers and support in recruiting the next City Manager.
6. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
City Council recessed to closed session at 6:06 p.m.
6.1 Public Employment – Pursuant to § 54957
Title: City Manager
7. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Council reconvened from closed session at 7:09 pm.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Megan Crouch reported that the Council voted 5 to 0 to appoint Kuyler Crocker as interim City Manager.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Approved by Council: March 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 March 25, 2025.