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LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 12, 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, May 12, 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), Mid-Management Group, Lindsay Professional Fire Fighters Association (LPFFA), and Lindsay Police Officers Association (LPOA).
4.2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c): 1 case
4.3 Liability Claim
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.95
Claimant: Vita Villegas
Agency Claimed Against: City of Lindsay
5. 6:30 P.M RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor
Misty Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem
Joe Soria
Councilmembers
Adriana Nave
Rosaena Sanchez
Yolanda Flores
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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 Community Service Officer Action & Recommendation: Oath of Office administrated by Miranda Cordova, City Clerk/ Human Resource Manager.
Presented by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Director of Public Safety
12. PROCLAMATIONS
12.1 National Public Works Week
12.2 National Law Enforcement Memorial Week
13. 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.
13.1 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
13.2 Police & Fire Division Highlights for April 6, 2026 Through May 3, 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Nicholas Nave, Director of Public Safety
13.3 Minutes of the Regular of April 14, 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
13.4 Warrant List for April 6, 2026 Through May 3, 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dated April 6, 2026, through May 3, 2026.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
13.5 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for April 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Accept the April Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
13.6 Support Letter for Home Basing of F-35C Lightning II Squadrons at NAS Lemoore City of Lindsay Page 3
Action & Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Support Letter endorsing the home basing of the F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadrons at Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore and authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the letter.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
13.7 Appointment of Anita Gustuson to the Measure R Oversight Committee Action & Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council appoint Ms. Anita Gustuson to fill the current vacancy on the Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
13.8 Olive Bowl/Kaku Park Expansion Project Notice of Completion Action & Recommendation: Consider the acceptance of the Olive Bowl/Kaku Park Expansion Project as complete and direct the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Tulare County Recorder.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Director of Public Works
13.9 Adoption of FY 26-27SB1 Project List
Action & Recommendation: Consider the approval of Resolution 26-15, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lindsay adopting a Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 under the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) created by SB1.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Director of Public Works
13.10Approval of an Extraterritorial Sewer Connection for APN 202-151-018 Action & Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-14, an Extraterritorial Sewer Connection for APN 202-151-018-000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Extraterritorial Sewer Service Agreement once all requirements are met.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Director of Public Works
13.11Setting Public Hearing Date for Annual Levy of Refuse Charges on the Property Tax Roll
Action & Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-16, declaring its intention to levy annual refuse service charges for Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC on the Tulare County property tax roll and set a public hearing for June 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
13.12Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 704: An Ordinance of the City of Lindsay Adding Chapter 4 to Title 12 of the Lindsay Municipal Code, Establishing Requirements for the Installation and Relocation of Utility Facilities Underground.
Action & Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 704 and waive the first reading in full, reading the ordinance by title only. The ordinance adds Chapter 4 to Title 12 of the Lindsay Municipal Code to establish requirements for the underground installation and relocation of utility facilities.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Director of Public Works
14. PUBLIC HEARING
14.1 Energy Services Contract with Southland Industries & Adoption of Resolution No. 26-13
Action & Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 26 13, authorizing the City to enter into and execute an Energy Services Agreement (ESA) with Southland Industries for the implementation of energy efficiency and infrastructure improvements across multiple City facilities. (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the ESA, in substantially City of Lindsay Page 4
the form presented, in the amount of $4,285,381, subject to approval by the City Attorney, and to take all actions necessary to carry out the project upon securing financing.
Submitted by: Kuyler Crocker, City Manager
15. ACTION ITEMS
15.1 Acceptance of the City of Lindsay FY2023-24 Annual Financial Audit, Single Audit, and Auditor Communication Letter
Action & Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: (1) Receive and file the City of Lindsay’s audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. (2) Receive and file the Single Audit Report for FY 2023–24. (3) Receive and file the Audit Communication Letter (Required Communications with Governance).
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz Nunez, Director of Finance
16. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
17. 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 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, May 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk