LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, August 12, 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/ Human Resources Manager Miranda Cordova, Interim Director of Public Safety Nicholas Nave, Director of Finance Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva, Acting City Services Director Joseph Avina, Administrative Supervisor Marshall Chairez, Deputy City Clerk Dalee Chang.
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. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
4.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager (or other designated negotiator)
Employee Organization: Lindsay City Employees Association: Services Employees Internation Union (SEIU).
5. 6:30 P.M RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
6. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – Council returned from closed session at 6:30 pm with nothing to report.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda.
8. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmembers Joe Soria, Andriana Nave, and Mayor Misty Villarreal provided reports pertaining to the East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency and its groundwater overdraft and future prop 218 process on assessments and events Councilmembers attended and upcoming events.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment received from Mercedes Herrera regarding the Bake Potatoes sale and Yard Sale.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported the Olive Bowl and multiple grants and funding. Mr. Croker also meet with contractors for the Transit Center designed and upcoming events. Chief Nichloas Nave provided an update of the fire situation that staff is assisting in other parts of the State. Chief Nave also reported on the events that has taken place August 9, 2025, regarding Officers.
11. RECOGNITIONS
11.1 Introduction and Oath of Office of Fire Lieutenant Chief Nicholas Nave introduced Fire Lieutenant Brendan Diaz to the Council and those that had attended the Council meeting. Chief Nave acknowledge Fire Lieutenant Diaz achievements. Fire Lieutenant Diaz took the time to thank the city for the opportunity that he was given.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Councilmember Sanchez, seconded by Councilmember Soria and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
12.1 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.
12.2 Minutes of the regular and/or special Meetings of July 22, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
12.3 Warrant List for July 14, 2025 through August 3, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dates of July 14, 2025 through August 3, 2025.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
12.4 July 2025 Treasurer’s Report.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the July 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
12.5 Approval of Revised Resolution 25-32 for Authorizing Engagement with FEMA and Cal OES Regarding Emergency Grant Programs.
Action & Recommendation: Approval of a revised Resolution No. 25-32, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay Authorizing the Director of City Services & Planning, City Manager, and City Services Manager/Inspector to Engage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Regarding Grants for Which the City has Applied and Any Documents Thereto.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Interim City Manager
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.1 CUP 25-04 Recycling Collection at 460 W. Hermosa
Action & Recommendation: Conduct public hearing & consider the approval of Resolution 25-33 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 25-04 for recycling center at 460 W. Hermosa (APN 205-314-001).
Submitted by: Christine Chavez, Contract City Planner
Public Hearing Open: The Public Hearing opened at7:03 p.m.
Public Comment: Public comment was provided by Mercedes Herrea, Danny Salinas, and Angelita Martinez and Ron Wilbourn provided a comment on surrounding shops and other recycling center already in place.
Public Hearing Closed: The Public Hearing closed at 7:06 p.m.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and approved by the way of vote 3-2.
14. PRESENTATIONS
14.1 Lindsay Youth Sports
Presented by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation
Armando de Silva provided a presentation for Council review.
14.2 Sports Coordinator and Sports Official
Presented by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation
Armando d Silba provided a presentation for Council review.
15. ACTION ITEMS
15.1 Consider the approval of Job Description and Budget for Sport Official Action & Recommendation: Approve of Job Description for Sport Official.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores , seconded by Councilmember Soria, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
15.2 Consider the approval of Job Description and Budget for Sport Coordinator Action & Recommendation: Approve of Job Description for Sport Coordinator.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Mayor Pro Tem Flores , seconded by Councilmember Soria, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
15.3 Appointment of the City Clerk
Action & Recommendation: Consider approval of Resolution 25-34 appointing Miranda Cordova as City Clerk / Human Resource Manager
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Interim City Manager
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motioned by Councilmember Nave seconded by Councilmember Flores and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
15.4 Authorization to Issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Legislative Lobbying Services
Action & Recommendation: Grant authorization the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit statements of qualifications from experienced firms or individuals to provide legislative lobbying services on behalf of the City of Lindsay
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, Interim City Manager
Public Comment: Public comment was provided by Mercedes Herrera.
Council Action: It was motion by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
15.5 Waiver of Late Payment Fee for Utility Bills affected by Water Quantity Charge Misreads
Action & Recommendation: Approval of Waiving the $10.00 monthly Late Payment Fee for residents who were affected by the January 2025 to June 2025 accumulated Water Quantity Charge. The Late Payment Fee will be waived from July 2025 to December of 2025 for residents affected by the accumulated Water Quantity Charge.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
Council Action: It was motion by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
16. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Approved by Council: August 26, 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 September 9, 2025.