LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, July 22, 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, Deputy City Clerk Dalee Chang, Interim Director of Public Safety Nicholas Nave, Director of Finance Soledad RuizNunez, Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva.
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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Nave
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 Council Member Nave seconded by Council Member Soria, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Esmeralda Nieto, Rosslyn, Jose Gonzalez, Jafeth Mendoza, and Robert Garcia provided a comment regrading their water bill for the month of July 2025. Shaianne Ortiz provided a comment on her services. Anita Gustuson provided a comment to the Council regarding her comments from last meeting on being more detailed and agenda item 8.6 and 8.7.
Interim City Manager Kuyler Crocker the public regarding residences high water bill and informed the Council that an internal investigation has taken place along with implantation of polices.
6. COUNCIL REPORT
City Councilmembers Andriana Nave, Rosaena Sanchez, Joe Soria, and Mayor Misty Villarreal reported on their attendance on various affairs such as the Brown Act Training, Wellness Center Public Swim Event, Friday Night Market, and meeting with the community.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Kuyler Crocker reported on the Wellness Center Committee Meeting, upcoming projects and programs. Mr. Crocker introduce new employees of the city the Deputy City Clerk and Finance Director.
8. 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 form the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by separate motion.
8.1 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.
8.2 Minutes of the regular Meeting of June 24, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
8.3 Warrant List for June 16, 2025 through July 13, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of June 16, 2025 through July 13, 2025.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Acting Director of Finance
8.4 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for June 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the June 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Acting Director of Finance
8.5 Approval of Resolution 25-28 for Authorization to Submit a Revised Claim to Tulare County Association of Governments for RSTP Funds.
Action & Recommendation: Approved of Resolution No.25-28, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay authorizing staff to submit a claim to the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) for Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funds in exchange for Highway Accounts Funds.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Acting Director of Finance
8.6 Authorization to Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for Independent Auditors.
Action & Recommendation: Approve authorization to issue request for proposal for Independent Auditors.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Interim City Manager
Agenda item 8.7 from the Consent Calendar was pulled for discussion, Councilmember Soria moved for the approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously approved 5-0.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
8.7 Authorization to Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for IT Managed Services Action & Recommendation: Approved authorization to issue request for proposal for IT Services.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Kuyler Crocker addressed the Council regarding authorization to Issue Request for Proposal for IT Managed Services. Mr. Crocker stated that the City of Lindsay would need to contract IT Services due to not having staff on hand. Discussion amongst the Councilmember ensued. Councilmember Soria moved for the approval of Agenda item 8.7 authorization to Issue Request for Proposal for IT Managed Services.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously approved 5-0.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 Public Hearing & Consider the Approval of Resolution 25-29 placing the Delinquent Sewer, Refuse, and Water Fees and Charges for the period ending July 22, 2025, on the Property Tax Roll for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Action & Recommendation: Conduct public hearing & consider the approval of Resolution 25-29, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay, County of Tulare, State of California, placing the Delinquent Sewer, Refuse, and Water Fees and Charges for the period ending July 22, 2025, on the Property Tax Roll for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Acting Director of Finance Public Hearing Open: The Public Hearing opened at 6:56 p.m.
Public Comment: No public comment was provided.
Public Hearing Closed: The Public Hearing closed at 6:57 p.m.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Councilmember Soria, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
10. PRESENTATIONS
10.1 Baker Tilly (Moss Adams LLP) Financial Policies and Procedures Report Findings
Presented by: Amy Ahyo, Baker Tilly (Moss Adams LLP)
Ms. Ahyo provided a presentation for Council review regarding her findings and steps needed to address the problems.
Anita Gustuson provided a comment on regarding the problems that was address by Ms. Ahyo and how to fix the problems.
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.1 Mason House & Museum Lease Renewal Agreement
Action & Recommendation: Approve the Mason House & Museum Lease Renewal Agreement.
Submitted by: Kuyler, Crocker, Interim City Manager
Public Comment: Anita Gustuson provided a comment regarding the history of the Mason House and is collecting and reviewing the issues. Chyanne Ortiz provided a comment.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
11.2 Labor Negotiations – Lindsay Police Officers Association and Lindsay City Professional Firefighters Association
Action & Recommendation: Approve the proposed changes to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lindsay Policy Association and Professional Firefighters Association. Approve a Resolution No.25-30 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindasy providing the approving an updated Salary Matrix affecting Policy Personnel Steps.
Submitted by: Vanessa Duran, Acting Human Resource Manager Public Comment: Anita Gustuson provided a comment on administrative assistant to the employees.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Nave , seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
11.3 Salary Matrix
Action & Recommendation: Approve of Resolution No.25-31 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay approving an updated salary matrix affecting police personnel steps.
Submitted by: Vanessa Duran, Acting Human Resource Manager Public Comment: No public comment was provided.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Soria , seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
12. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
13. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
15.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager (or other designated negotiator) Employee Organization: Lindsay City Employees’ Services Employees Internation Union (SEIU), Lindsay Public Safety Officers Association (LPOA), and Lindsay City Professional Firefighters’ Association (LCPFA).
Mayor Villarreal asked Staff and Counsel if there was a need for a closed session.
Staff had informed the City Councilmember that the agendize closed session item does not need to take place.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Approved by Council: August 12, 2025.
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Misty Villarreal, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
The next Regular Meeting of the Lindsay City Council is scheduled to be held on August 26, 2025.
LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, July 22, 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: Interim City Manager Kuyler Crocker, City Attorney Megan Crouch, Deputy City Clerk Dalee Chang, Interim Director of Public Safety Nicholas Nave, Director of Finance Soledad RuizNunez, Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Villarreal called to order the Special meeting of the Lindsay City Council at 7:33 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 251 E. Honolulu St.
2. LINDSAY SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
12.1 Pledged Tax Revenues in Accordance with the Bond Covenants of the Lindsay Successors Agency
Action & Recommendation: Approve written certification of pledge tax revenues in accordance with the bond covenants of the Successors Agency to the Lindsay Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Issue of 2015.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Acting Director of Finance Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Nave , seconded by Councilmember Soria, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The Special meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Approved by Council: August 12, 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 August 26, 2025.