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LINDSAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 22, 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, September 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in person and live via YouTube.
City of Lindsay YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLindsay Se invita y se anima a las personas de habla hispana a asistir a las reuniones del Concejo Municipal de Lindsay. Las agendas de las reuniones están disponibles en español a solicitud. Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (559) 562-7102.
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 – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54956.9
Name of Case: Cabrera v. City of Lindsay
4.3 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code § 54956.9
Name of Case: Barajas v. City of Lindsay
4.4 Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code § 54956.9
Mayor
Misty Villarreal
Mayor Pro Tem
Joe Soria
Councilmembers
Adriana Nave
Rosaena Sanchez
Yolanda Flores
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Name of Case: Maria Carrillo v. City of Lindsay
4.5 Conference with Legal Counsel – Exposure to Liability Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
Claimant: Aurelio Jr. Villanueva
4.6 Public Employment
Pursuant to Cal Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
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. PROCLAMATION
11.1 Constitution Week – Wave Reading of Proclamation
11.2 Washington Monument & Patriot Marker Dedication Day– Wave Reading of Proclamation
12. RECOGNITIONS
12.1 Employee Recognition – Marshall Chairez 10 Years of Service
12.2 Introduction and Oath of Reserve Officer
Action & Recommendation: Oath of office administrated by Miranda Cordova, City Clerk & Human Resource Manager.
Presented by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Director of Public Safety
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 Police & Fire Division Highlights for August 17, 2026 Through September 13, 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
Submitted by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Director of Public Safety
13.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2026.
Action & Recommendation: Approved as submitted.
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Submitted by: Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk
13.3 Warrant List for August 17, 2026 Through September 13, 2026 Action & Recommendation: Accept the Warrant List for transaction dated August 17, 2026, through September 13, 2026.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
13.4 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for August 2026
Action & Recommendation: Accept the August Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Submitted by: Soledad Ruiz-Nunez, Director of Finance
13.5 Letter of Support for Hanford, Kings County – High-Speed Rail Maintenance Facility Site Selection
Action & Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign and submit a Letter of Support for the selection of the Hanford, Kings County site as the High-Speed Rail Maintenance Facility location.
Submitted by: Dario Dominguez, Acting City Manager & Director of Public Works
13.6 Fire Emergency Dispatching & Communications Agreement Renewal Action & Recommendation: Approve the renewal of the agreement between the City of Lindsay and the County of Tulare for Fire Dispatching services for the period of August 1st, 2026, through July 31st, 2031, and to authorize the City Manager to execute documents.
Submitted by: Chief Nicholas Nave, Director of Public Safety
14. DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORT
14.1 Public Safety – Chief Nicholas Nave, Director of Public Safety
14.2 City Services – Dario Dominguez, Acting City Manager & Director of Public Works
15. PRESENTATION
15.1 Lindsay 55, an Active Older Adult Club
Action & Recommendation: No action is required. This item is being presented to the City Council for informational purposes only.
Submitted: Gustavo Arredondo, Recreation Services Coordinator
16. ACTION ITEMS
16.1 Awarding the contract for the Palm Tree and Tree Trimming Services Action & Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council award the contract for Palm Tree and Tree Trimming Services to ELITE Maintenance & Tree Services in the amount of $55,095.00 for three (3) years, plus additional funds for alternate sites and a 3% increase on the total amount for years two (2) and three (3).
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Parks & Recreation
16.2 Approval of Lindsay Rib Cook-Off Event and Street Closure Action & Recommendation: Approve Lindsay Rib Cook-Off and Street Closure for the 16th Annual Lindsay Rib Cook-Off Event in downtown Lindsay, scheduled for November 7, 2026, contingent upon the City receiving all necessary documentation for the permit.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Parks & Recreation
16.3 Approval of the agreement between the Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) and the City of Lindsay for use of the Lindsay Wellness Center Swimming Pool City of Lindsay Page 4
Action & Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council approve the agreement between the Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) and the City of Lindsay for use of the Lindsay Wellness Center Swimming Pool.
Submitted by: Armando da Silva, Director of Recreation Services
17. REQUEST FOR FUTURE ITEMS
18. 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 Lindsay’s website (www.lindsay.ca.us).
DATE & TIME POSTED: Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Dalee Chang, Deputy City Clerk