LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, September 23, 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 Kuyler Crocker, City Attorney Megan Crouch, City Clerk/ Human Resource Manager Miranda Cordova, Interim Director of Public Safety Nicholas Nave, Director of Finance Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Recreation Services Armando da Silva, Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Dalee Chang, City Services Manager/Inspector Joseph Avina, and Maintenance Supervisor Marshall Chairez.
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 City Manager Kuyler Crocker.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem Flores
Councilmember Nave
Councilmember Soria
Councilmember Sanchez
4. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
4.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager (or another designated negotiator) Employee Organization: Lindsay City Employees Association: Services Employees Internation Union (SEIU).
4.3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c): 1 case
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 Mayor Pro Tem Flores, seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda to 5-0.
8. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Joe Soria, Andriana Nave, and Mayor Misty Villarreal provided reports on events that councilmembers attended including topics on: high school sport events including tennis and football, recognition for Lindsay’ Public Safety Department for their response to an
on-field incident, Lindsay’s 9/11 Memorial Dinner, junior Cardinal youth football game, A festival fundraiser at Virginia’s, Mayor’s participation in meetings with TCAG and TCRTA, a boxing event, an upcoming meeting with Congressman Valadao, League of Cities conference, Rotary tequila tasting, and Kiwanis reverse drawing dinner on October 4th.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public comment period was held. No members of the public addressed the council.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest. Congressman David Valadao, Staffing Updates, 9/11 Memorial Mural, Housing Development Plans, Economic Development, Transit Center Update, County Coordination, League of Cities Conference, and Water Authority Membership.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Councilmember Soria and unanimously carried to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
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.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
11.2 Police & Fire Division Highlights for September 1, 2025, Through September 14, 2025
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Interim Director of Public Safety
11.3 Minutes of the Regular of September 9, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
11.4 Warrant List for September 2, 2025, Through September 14, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dated September 2, 2025, through September 14, 2025.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
11.5 Resolution No. 25-37 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claim by the City of Lindsay and Concurrence to a Claim by the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA)
Action & Recommendation: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-37 authorizing a FY 2024-25 TDA claim by the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) in the amounts of $345,857.29 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds and $41,879.82 in State of Good Repair (SGR) funds. 2. Approve a FY 2024-25 TDA claim by the City of Lindsay in the amount of $763,608.32 in Local Transportation Funds (LTF). 3. Approve a credit from TCRTA for $242,856.99 in LTF funds eligible for streets and roads purposes.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
11.6 Approval of Lindsay Rib Cook-Off Event and Street Closure Action & Recommendation: Approve Lindsay Rib Cook-Off and Street Closure for the 15th Annual Lindsay Rib Cook-Off Event in downtown Lindsay, scheduled for November 1, 2025, contingent upon the City receiving all necessary documentation for the permit.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Approval a Professional Services Agreement with The Gualco Group, Inc. (TGG) for government relations and advocacy services
Action & Recommendation: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with The Gualco Group, Inc. for government relations and advocacy services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and related documents.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motion by councilmember Soria, seconded by councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
12.2 Approval of Resolution No. 25-38, Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) for the purpose of the allocation of funds for the Preparation of Construction Documents for the Transit Center Project.
Action & Recommendation: Consider the Approval of Resolution No. 25-38, Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) for the purpose of the allocation of funds for the Preparation of Construction Documents for the Transit Center Project.
Submitted by: Neyba Amezcua, Contract City Project Manager Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: It was motion by councilmember Soria, seconded by councilmember Nave, and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
13. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
No new items formally requested by Council. Councilmembers and staff expressed appreciation for collaboration with the school district and recent improvements to city intersections and street clean-up efforts.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Approved by Council: October 14, 2025.
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Misty Villarreal, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Miranda Cordova, City Clerk
The next Regular Meeting of the Lindsay City Council is scheduled to be held on October 28, 2025.