LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, December 9, 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, Recreation Coordinator Gustavo Arredondo, and Maintenance Supervisor Marshell Chairez.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Villarreal called to order the regular meeting of the Lindsay City Council at 6:02 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 – 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 6:32 pm with nothing to report.
Mayor Villarreal requested to move Agenda Item 12.1 to the top before any official Council business.
12. PROCLAMATIONS
12.1 Lindsay Youth Cheer
Mayor Villarreal presented the Lindsay Youth Cheer in recognition of the Cheer programs outstanding sportsmanship and talent. Mayor Villarreal had also notice a correction on the recognition and directed staff to correct the error.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was motioned by Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously carried to approve the agenda to 5-0.
8. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Sanchez, Nave, Soria, and Mayor Villarreal provided reports on events that councilmembers attended including topics such as the Christmas Tree Lighting, the coalition meeting, Melissa Hurtado open house, Bake Potatoes Sale, and the Nutcracker play.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Flores, 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 November 10, 2025 Through November 23, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Interim Director of Public Safety
11.3 Minutes of the Regular of November 18, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
11.4 Warrant List for October 27, 2025 Through November 30, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dated October 27, 2025, through November 30, 2025.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
11.5 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for November 2025
Action & Recommendation: Accept the October Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
11.6 Adoption of the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar Action & Recommendation: Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Submitted by: Miranda Cordova, City Clerk/ Human Resource Manager
11.7 Revised Salary Matrix Adoption
Action & Recommendation: Approval of Resolution 25-41 updating the City of Lindsay Salary Schedule effective January 1, 2026.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
11.8 Surplus Sale of Assets
Action & Recommendation: Consider the Approval for the City to have a Surplus Sale of Assets.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
13. PRESENTATIONS
13.1 Alternate Work Schedules
Action & Recommendation: None, Informational.
Presented by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
City Manager Kuyler Crocker provided a presentation for Council to review.
13.2 Creation of a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization – Community Foundation Action & Recommendation: None, Informational.
Presented by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
City Manager Kuyler Crocker provided a presentation for Council to review.
14. DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORT
14.1 City Services – Dario Dominguez
Director of Public Works Dario Dominguez provided a presentation report on the City Service Department and upcoming projects.
15. PUBLIC HEARING
15.1 Adoption of the Second Reading of Updated Building Code 2025 Ordinance 615 Action & Recommendation: Adoption of Ordinance 615 Updated Building Code 2025 to take effect statewide January 1, 2026.
Submitted by: Joseph Avina, City Services Manager
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Councilmember Soria move to adopt the First Reading of Updated Building Code 2025 Ordinance 615. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
15.2 Adoption of the 2023–2031 Housing Element, Certification of the Program EIR, and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 616 (By-Right Objective Approval Ordinance and ADU/JADU Ordinance)
Action & Recommendation: Recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to receive input on the proposed 2023–2031 Housing Element, Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum, and zoning ordinance updates; adopt a resolution repealing the 2015–2023 Housing Element and adopting the 2023–2031 Housing Element; and adopt ordinance No. 616 updating Title 18 (Zoning Ordinance) to implement the By‑Right Objective Approval Ordinance and the updated ADU/JADU regulations consistent with State law
Submitted by: Susan Long, Contract City Planner
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Councilmember Soria move to received input on the proposed 2023- 2031 Housing Element, Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum, and zoning ordinance updates; adopt a resolution repealing the 2015–2023 Housing Element and adopting the 2023–2031 Housing Element; and adopt ordinance No. 616 updating Title 18 (Zoning Ordinance) to implement the By‑Right Objective Approval Ordinance and the updated ADU/JADU regulations consistent with State law. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nave and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
15.3 Ordinance 617 Amending Chapter 2.43 of Title 2 of the Lindsay Municipal Code, Updating the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and Adopting a Revised Appendix A Action & Recommendation: Introduce and waive the first reading, by title only, of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.43 of Title 2 of the Lindsay Municipal Code to update the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and adopt a revised Appendix A; and set the second reading and adoption for the next regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by: Miranda Cordova, City Clerk/ Human Resource Manager Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Councilmember Soria move to approve waiving the first reading, by title only, of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.43 of Title 2 of the Lindsay Municipal Code to update the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and adopt a revised Appendix A; and set the second reading and adoption for the next regular City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nave and unanimously carried to approve 5-0.
15.4 First reading of the Zoning Ordinance 618 amendment to change the zoning designation from Light Industrial (IL) to Mixed Use (MU) for specified parcels, ensuring consistency with the General Plan.
Action & Recommendation: First reading of Zoning Ordinance 618, approving a zoning amendment for parcels located north of Hermosa Street, south of West Tulare Road, west of North Sweetbriar Avenue, and east of the Union Pacific Rail line, changing the zoning from Light Industrial (IL) to Mixed Use (MU) to achieve consistency with the General Plan.
Submitted by: Christine Chavez, Contract City Planner
Public Comment: The public comment period was held. Public comment was received from Mark Perez and another member of the Public regarding the Zoning Ordinance. Eric Hanson has provided a written letter to the Council regarding the First reading of the Zoning Ordinance 618 attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Council Action: Councilmember Nave move to approve the first reading of the Zoning Ordinance 618 amendment to change the zoning designation from Light Industrial (IL) to Mixed Use (MU) for specified parcels, ensuring consistency with the General Plan. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Flores and unanimously carried to approved 5-
0. 16. ACTION ITEMS
16.1 Reorganization of the City Council – Selection of the Mayor Pro Tem Action & Recommendation: Recommends that the City Council appoint a Mayor Pro Tem at the December 9, 2025, regular City Council Meeting.
Submitted by: Miranda Cordova, City Clerk/ Human Resource Manager Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Mayor Villarreal nominated Councilmember Soria to be the Mayor Pro Tem in the upcoming 2026 year. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nave and unanimously carried to approved 5-0 attached hereto as Exhibit B.
16.2 Council Appointments for Boards, Agencies, and Committees Action & Recommendation: Review the existing appointments and appoint Councilmember Representatives to Boards, Agencies, and Committees.
Submitted by: Miranda Cordova, City Clerk/ Human Resource Manager Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Councilmember Nave moved to approve Council Appointments for Boards, Agencies, and Committees and to appoint Kuyler Crocker City Manager as the
Alternate for East Kaweah GSA. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Soria and unanimously carried to approved 5-0.
16.3 Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lindsay and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Miscellaneous Employees Unit, for the Term December 9, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Action & Recommendation: Recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lindsay and SEIU representing the Miscellaneous Employees Bargaining Unit, establishing wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment for the period December 9, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
Public Comment: There were no public comments.
Council Action: Councilmember Nave moved to approve of the memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Linsay and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Miscellaneous Employees Unit, for the Term December 9, 2025 – June 30, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanchez and unanimously carried to approved 5-0.
17. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
18. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Approved by Council: January 13, 2026.
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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.