LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, November 18, 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 Parks & Recreation Services Armando da Silva, City Services Manager/Inspector Joseph Avina, Public Works Director Dario Dominguez, Executive Assistant/ Deputy City Clerk Dalee Chang, and Recreation Coordinator Gustavo Arredondo.
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 Councilmember Soria.
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 other designated negotiator) Employee Organization: Lindsay City Employees Association: Services Employees Internation Union (SEIU).
4.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager (or other designated negotiator) Employee Organization: Mid-Management Group
4.3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Guzman v. City of Lindsay, Case No. VCU307086
4.4 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 6:38 pm. City Attorney Megan Crouch announced that the Council voted to approve a settlement agreement with Salvador Guzman for $500,000 paid
for by insurance. Council voted to reject a government code claim from Julian Barajas and Vicky Vasquez. City Attorney Crouch also wanted to report that on the Mid-Management negotiations item, Councilmember Nave recuse herself of the item and she did step out during this close session item.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Nave, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda to 5-0.
8. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Andriana Nave, Joe Soria, and Mayor Misty Villarreal provided reports on events that councilmembers attended including topics such as the coalition meeting at the wellness Center, Economic Development Committee, the Rib Cook off, Turkey Drive hosted by the Rotary Club and Lindsay Sport Game. Councilmember Sanchez thank the Public for attending tonight’s Council meeting. Councilmember Flores informed the Public and Council about a new program for Medical recipient about food delivery boxes.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public comment period was held. Public comment was received from Mark Perez.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was motion 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 October 20, 2025 Through November 9, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Interim Director of Public Safety
11.3 Minutes of the Regular of October 28, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
11.4 Warrant List for October 13, 2025 Through October 26, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dated October 13, 2025, through October 26, 2025.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
11.5 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for October 2025
Action & Recommendation: Accept the October Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
11.6 Well 11 Inspection Project Notice of Completion
Action & Recommendation: Consider the Acceptance of the Well 11 Inspection Project as complete and direct the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the County Recorder.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Director of Public Works
11.7 PFAS Monitoring Notification: Walker Well (Well 15): Notification Level Exceedance
Action & Recommendation: City Council receive and file the attached notification of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) detected in exceedance of Notification Levels in Walker Well (Well 15), in accordance with Health and Safety Code §116455.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Director of Public Works
11.8 Lindsay Unified School District & City of Lindsay Youth Sports Agreement Action & Recommendation: Recommended the City Council receive and file this report and ratify Contract #26-120 between the City of Lindsay and the Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) for the use of school athletic facilities to support the City’s Youth Sports Recreation Leagues.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Parks & Recreation Services
12. PRESENTATIONS ITEM
12.1 Lindsay Ono Sister City Program
Action & Recommendation: None, informational.
Presented by: Andrew Villa, Brian Robinson, Madison Denni, Giovani Olmos, Itzel Cortes, Ethan Villa, Dexire Adame, Jonathan Ibarra
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: None, Informational.
13. DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORT
11.1 Park & Recreation – Armando da Silva
Armando da Silva reported on the upcoming winter activities and events taking place in the City. Armando also introduces the new Recreation Coordinator Gustavo Arredondo and the Departments reorganization.
11.2 Finance – Soledad Ruiz-Nunez
Soledad Ruiz-Nunez reported on the current projects that the Finance department is working on and events that employees are attending.
14. PUBLIC HEARING
13.1 Adoption of the First Reading of Updated Building Code 2025 Ordinance 615 Action & Recommendation: Frist Reading of Updated Building Code 2025 Ordinance 615 to take effect statewide January 1, 2026.
Submitted by: Joseph Avina, City Services Manager
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Councilmember Nave move to adopt the First Reading of Updated Building Code 2025 Ordinance 615. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
13.2 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025 Application Action & Recommendation: Recommend that the City Council of the City of Lindsay hold a Public Hearing to gather community input and provide direction to staff on the development of grant applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding under the 2025 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for up to $3.6 million.
Submitted by: Susan Long, Contract City Planner
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: No action was taken by the Council. Public hearing was informational and if Council had directions they would like to provide for staff.
15. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
16. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION – Council went back into closed session at 7:51 p.m. for items not completed prior to 6:30 p.m.
17. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – Council returned from closed session at 8:13 p.m. with nothing to report.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Approved by Council: December 9, 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 January 13, 2026.