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LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 24, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
City Hall, 251 E. Honolulu St., Lindsay, CA 93247
Notice is hereby given that the Lindsay City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in person and live via YouTube.
City of Lindsay YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLindsay Se anima a los hispanohablantes a asistir a las próximas reuniones del Concejo Municipal de Lindsay. Para traducción al español, comuníquese con la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal por teléfono, (559) 562-7102, o regístrese unos minutos antes en el momento de la reunión del Consejo.
Rules for Addressing the City Council:
• Members of the public may address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of Lindsay.
• Persons wishing to address Council concerning an item on the agenda will be invited to address the Council during the time that Council is considering that agenda item. Persons wishing to address Council concerning issues not on the agenda will be invited to address Council during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
• When invited by the Mayor to speak, please step up to the lectern, state your name and city of residence, and make your comments. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the City Clerk prior to the meeting at (559) 562-7102, or via email at [email protected].
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
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 Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957
Agency Designated Representative: City Manager (or other designated negotiator) Employee Organization: Lindsay Professional Fire Fighters Association (LPFFA)
4.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957
Mayor
Misty Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem
Joe Soria
Councilmembers
Adriana Nave
Rosaena Sanchez
Yolanda Flores
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Agency Designated Representative: City Manager (or other designated negotiator) Employee Organization: Lindsay Police Officers Association (LPOA)
4.5 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 – This is the designated time for the City Council to publicly report any actions taken during closed sessions, along with the corresponding votes, if applicable.
7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8. COUNCIL REPORT
9. PUBLIC COMMENT – The public is invited to comment on any subject under the jurisdiction of the Lindsay City Council. Please note that speakers that wish to comment on a Regular Item or Public Hearing on tonight’s agenda will have an opportunity to speak when public comment for that item is requested by the Mayor. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person, with thirty (30) minutes for the total comment period, unless otherwise indicated by the Mayor. The public may also choose to submit a comment before the meeting via email. Public comments received via email will be distributed to the Council prior to the start of the meeting and incorporated into the official minutes; however, they will not be read aloud. Under state law, matters presented under public comment cannot be acted upon by the Council at this time.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
11. RECOGNITIONS
11.1 Introduction and Oath of Office of Police Officer
Action & Recommendation: Oath of Office administered by Miranda Cordova, City Clerk/ Human Resource Manager.
Presented by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Interim Director of Public Safety
12. 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 from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
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.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
12.2 Police & Fire Division Highlights for January 5, 2026 Through February 8, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Nicholas Nave, Director of Public Safety
12.3 Minutes of the Regular of January 13, 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Miranda Cordova, City Clerk
12.4 Warrant List for January 5, 2026 Through February 15, 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dated January 5, 2026, through February 15, 2026.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
12.5 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for January 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the January Treasurer’s Report as presented.
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Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
12.6 Appointment of a Subordinate Officer to Make Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations for Alcoholic Beverage Control License Applications Action & Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing the Police Chief or Director of Public Safety as the subordinate officer authorized to make Public Convenience or Necessity determinations pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4 for alcoholic beverage control license applications.
Submitted by: Miranda Cordova, City Clerk/ Human Resource Manager Presented by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
12.7 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claim – City of Lindsay and Concurrence with Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Action & Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-06 authorizing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Transportation Development Act (TDA) claim by the City of Lindsay and concurring with the TDA claim submitted by the Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA).
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
12.8 Annual Report and Renewal of Military Equipment Use Ordinance Action & Recommendation: Receive the annual report on the Lindsay Department of Public Safety’s military equipment acquisition and usage pursuant to California Government Code §7072(a), and approve the renewal of Ordinance 610, which added §2.24.030 to the Lindsay Municipal Code, related to military equipment pursuant to California Government Code §7071(e)(1).
Submitted by: Nicholas Nave, Director of Public Safety
12.9 Dissolution of the City of Lindsay Economic Development Committee Action & Recommendation: Recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution dissolving the City of Lindsay Economic Development Committee effective immediately.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
12.10 Update to Salary Schedule Effective January 19, 2026 Action & Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26-10 approving the updated City of Lindsay Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 effective January 19, 2026.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
12.11 Approval of On-Call Engineering Services Agreements Action & Recommendation: Recommends City Council approve On-Call Engineering Services Agreements with QK Inc. and Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. consulting firms for on-call engineering and professional consulting services and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreements.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Director of Public Works
12.12 Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival - Special Event Permit Approval Action & Recommendation: Recommends that the City Council approve the 94th Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in Lindsay, California.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Parks & Recreation Services
12.13 Adopt Resolution No. 26-12 Authorizing the Submission of a HOME Application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and identifying the Westmore Senior Apartments, a 40-unit senior housing new construction project located on 2.12 acres of land identified as APN 199-140-034 as the Project City of Lindsay Page 4
Beneficiary if awarded, and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Owner Participation Loan Agreement for the Deferral of Impact Fees Action & Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 26-12 authorizing the submission of a HOME application in the amount not to exceed $8.3 Million to the State Department of Housing and Community Development and identifying the Westmore Senior Apartments, a 40-unit senior housing new construction project located on 2.12 acres of land identified as APN 199-140-034 as the project beneficiary if awarded, and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Owner Participation Loan Agreement for the Deferral of Impact Fees in the amount of $300,000.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Director of Public Works, City Manager
12.14 Lease Agreement – Clubhouse Kitchen Facility at 801 N. Elmwood Avenue – Proposed Tenant: Salvador Ceja
Action & Recommendation: Approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Lindsay and Salvador Ceja for use of the kitchen portion of the City-owned Clubhouse located at 801 N.
Elmwood Avenue, and authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
13. DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORT
13.1 Parks & Recreation – Armando da Silva, Director of Parks & Recreation
14. ACTION ITEMS
14.1 Consideration of Initiating the Formation of a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID)
Action & Recommendation: Provide direction to staff regarding initiation of the formation process for a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID), including property owner outreach, boundary identification, and preparation of required formation documents pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
14.2 Consideration of Approval of a Public Art Mural & Adoption of Resolution 26-11 Condition of Approval at 222 N. Elmwood Ave. Lindsay, CA 93247.
Action & Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the proposed mural located at 222 N. Elmwood Ave. Lindsay, CA 93247 subject to the conditions of approval listed in this report & Resolution 26-11.
Submitted by: Joseph Avina, City Services Manager/ Inspector
14.3 Adoption of Legislative Advocacy Plan
Action & Recommendation: Recommends that the City Council: (1.) Adopt the proposed Legislative Advocacy Plan; and (2.) Authorize the City Manager to implement the Plan and engage in legislative advocacy consistent with its policy direction.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
14.4 Agreement with VL Friday Night Market for Services Related to the Friday Night Market
Action & Recommendation: Authorize an agreement with VL Friday Night Market and grant the City Manager authorization to execute documents relating thereto.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
15. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
16. ADJOURNMENT – Lindsay City Council meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at 251 E.
Honolulu Street in Lindsay, California beginning at 6:00 P.M. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noticed. Materials related to an Agenda item submitted to the legislative body City of Lindsay Page 5
after distribution of the Agenda Packet are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours. A complete agenda is available at www.lindsay.ca.us. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act & Ralph M. Brown Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or to be able to access this agenda and documents in the agenda packet, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 562-7102 x 8011. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to ensure accessibility to this meeting and/or provision of an alternative format of the agenda and documents in the agenda packet.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AGENDA
I hereby certify, in conformance with Government Code Sections 54954.2 and 54956, this agenda was posted in the bulletin board at the front of City Hall, 251 E Honolulu St., as well as on the City of Linday’s website (www.lindsay.ca.us).
DATE & TIME POSTED: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk