LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Lindsay Council Chambers Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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, 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 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 251 E. Honolulu St.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Nave.
3. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem Soria
Councilmember Nave
Councilmember Flores
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 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
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
Council returned from closed session at 6:40 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 to 5-0.
8. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Soria expressed appreciation to staff and volunteers who participated in the “We Clean, Lindsay” event and the potato fundraiser. He also reported attending the Heart of Hope Gala for Proteus, along with various other community meetings and events.
Councilmember Nave reported attending a coalition meeting in Lindsay and the Chamber Dinner and announced an upcoming Bike Rodeo scheduled for March 7.
Mayor Villarreal reported attending TCAG and TCRTA meetings, the Chamber Awards, and a Town Hall meeting. The Mayor also met with FBLA students.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public comment period was opened, and the following comments were received:
Anita Gustuson provided comments regarding Agenda Items 12.5, 12.6, 12.9, 12.11, 12.12,
12.13, 12.14, and 13.1.
Stacy provided comments concerning the issue of animal dumping within the community and its impacts.
A Lindsay resident expressed appreciation to the Chief and his family for taking the time to visit the senior center.
Jeff, representing QK, spoke in support of Agenda Item 12.11 and indicated his availability to address any questions from staff or the public.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager reported on recent events and items of interest, including responses to recent public comments, attendance at community events, updates on the Lindsay Travel Center, grand opening for the Olive Bowl and Kaku Park, LSID matters, vacant properties, and League of Cities activities.
11. RECOGNITIONS
11.1 Introduction and Oath of Office of Police Officer
The City Clerk administrated the oath of office to Officer Santiago Nunez.
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 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 November 10, 2025 Through November 23, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Interim Director of Public Safety
12.3 Minutes of the Regular of November 18, 2025.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
12.4 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
12.5 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
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
12.10Update 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
12.11Approval 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
12.12Lindsay 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
12.13Adopt 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 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 Agenda Item 12.14 from the Consent Calendar was pulled for discussion, Councilmember Sanchez moved for the approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Soria, and unanimously approved 5-0.
PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
12.14Lease 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
City Manager Kuyler Crocker addressed the Council regarding the lease agreement between the City of Lindsay and Salvador Ceja for the use of the kitchen portion of the City-owned Clubhouse. Discussion ensued amongst the Councilmembers. Councilmember Soria moved for the approval of Agenda Item 12.14. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously approved 5-0.
13. DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORT
13.1 Parks & Recreation
Armando da Silva, Director of Parks & Recreation, presented quarterly updates regarding Parks and Recreation and upcoming events and activities that the City of Lindsay provides.
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
Public Comment: The public comment period was opened. Public comment received from Anita Gustuson regarding the election cost, which department would be overseeing the program and does this require hiring additional staff to implement.
Council Action: Council provided direction to staff to move forward with the process of forming a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID).
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 Public Comment: The public comment period was opened. Public comment received from Anita Gustuson regarding permits and regulations.
Council Action: Councilmember Soria moved for the approval of a Public Art Mural & Adoption of Resolution 26-11 Condition of approval of 222 N. Elmwood Ave. Lindsay, CA 93247. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously approved 5-0.
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
Public comment: The public comment period was opened; no public comment was received.
Council Action: Councilmember Nave moved for the approval of the adoption of a Legislative Advocacy Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sanchez, and unanimously approved 5-0.
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
Public Comment: The public comment period was opened. Public comment received from Anita Gustuson regarding certificate of insurance.
Council Action: Councilmember Soria moved for the approval of the Agreement with VL Friday Night Market for Services Related to the Friday Night Market. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nave, and unanimously approved 5-0.
15. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Councilmembers would like a traffic study for Hermosa, Elmwood, and Sweetbriar. Public comment was received by Ms. Martinez regarding representation for the elderly.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Approved by Council: March 24, 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 April 14, 2026.