LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, March 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: Interim City Manager Kuyler Crocker, City Attorney Megan Crouch, City Clerk Maegan Peton, Deputy City Clerk Carmen Wilson, Director of Public Safety Rob Moore, 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
The invocation was led by Councilmember Soria.
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 Nave, seconded by Councilmember Soria, and unanimously carried to remove item 12.1 from the agenda and approve all remaining items.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lori Renteria provided appreciation to the City for their participation with the Senior Center activities.
Margarita Martinez also provided appreciation to the City for their participation with the Senior Center activities.
Mercy Herrera thanked the City for attending the Hermanas Hermosa and Gaytino events.
Anita Gustuson asked when the Lindsay Economic Development Meeting is going to be.
She also encouraged citizens to get rid of standing water. She also expressed her dissatisfaction in the last City Manager and encourages the Interim City Manager to fill vacancies quickly and efficiently.
7. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Soria expressed his appreciation to the City Clerk for her time here. He advised he attended the Community Water Latino Network. He also met with Ray Leon with the Leap Institute. He attended Friday Night Market, the Veritas Art Show, the Gaytino event, the Skimmers meeting, and the Lindsay Youth Cheer signups.
Councilmember Sanchez thanked staff and expressed her appreciation to the City Clerk and welcome Interim City Manager Kuyler Crocker.
Councilmember Nave attended the Zumbathon, met with David Valadao’s office concerning a subsidy for public safety employees, and attended the art show.
Mayor Pro Tem Flores thanked City Clerk and the Finance Director.
Mayor Villarreal welcomed Interim City Manager Kuyler Crocker and thanked the City Clerk, Carmen Wilson for assisting, and remaining staff. She attended TCAG, TCRTA, Senator Hurtado’s Swearing In, and the Friday Night Market.
8. STAFF UPDATES
City staff provided updates for Council’s review.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Nave and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
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 March 11, 2025 and March 17, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Maegan Peton, City Clerk
10.3 Warrant List for March 3, 2025 through March 16, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of March 3, 2025 through March 16, 2025.
Submitted by: Lacy Meneses, Director of Finance
10.4 Letter of Support for Spruce Road Safety Improvement & Congestion Relief Project.
Action & Recommendation: Approve the Letter of Support for the Spruce Road Safety Improvement & Congestion Relief Project.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Interim City Manager
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.1 Sale of Vacant City-Owned Properties.
Action & Recommendation: Authorize the sale of four vacant City-owned parcels of commercially zoned land, totaling approximately 46,132 square feet (1.05 acres), to Kristar Development LLC for a total purchase price of $390,000. The parcels are currently listed through brokers Jared Ennis and Kevin Land; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the transaction, including but not limited to purchase agreements, escrow instructions, and any required regulatory filings.
Submitted by: City Manager
Public Comment: Mercy Herrera provided comment against selling to Kristar Development LLC and advised against congestive housing. Anita Gustuson questioned if the City should sell all of its real estate.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Soria , seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve the item as presented.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.1 First reading of Ordinance 615 Approving a Development Agreement Between the City of Lindsay and Quest Equity LLC on behalf of Daley Enterprises for the Tentative Subdivision Map No. 24-01, known as Hidden Oaks Subdivision.
Action & Recommendation: First Reading of Ordinance 615, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lindsay approving a Development Agreement between the City of Lindsay and Quest Equity LLC on behalf of Daley Enterprises (collectively “Developer”) & Tentative Subdivision Map No. 24-01, known as Hidden Oaks Subdivision.
Submitted by: Ryan Heinks, Acting Director of City Services and Planning Council Action: Council removed this item from the agenda.
12.2 Zoning Ordinance Update No. 25-01.
Action & Recommendation: Approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for Zoning Ordinance Update No. 25-01, and approving Zoning Ordinance Update No. 25-01, an update the Lindsay Zoning Ordinance (Title 18 of the Lindsay Municipal Code) and Lindsay Subdivision Ordinance (Title 17 of the Lindsay Municipal Code); and introduce the first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lindsay approving Zoning Ordinance Update No. 25-01.
Submitted by: Kira Stowell, Contract City Planner
Public Hearing Open: The Public Hearing opened at 6:47 p.m.
Public Comment: Public comment was provided by Margarita Martinez who questioned what the updates were pertaining to. Mercy Herrera thanked the City for moving this item forward.
Public Hearing Closed: The Public Hearing closed at 6:52 p.m.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Soria, and unanimously carried to approve to approve the item as presented.
13. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Mayor Villarreal requested an update on the fencing at Kaku Park. She also requested a proclamation for the Lindsay High School Basketball Team.
14. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Council recessed to executive (closed) session at 6:56 p.m.
14.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators (§ 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Kuyler Crocker, Interim City Manager Employee Organization(s): LPOA; SEIU
14.2 Public Employment – Pursuant to § 54957
Title: City Manager
Council reconvened from executive (closed) session at __:___ p.m.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION REPORT
Megan Crouch reported that Council voted 4 to 1 to approve a contract with Crocker Knoll LLC to serve as City Manager for a period of 12 months with a 60 day notice of termination clause and a compensation of $125,000. There will be a six month evaluation and this will be effect March 1, 2025.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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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 April 8, 2025.