January 11, 2022
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Launer
Reynosa (phone)
Longoiria
Thusu
Nerio-Gurrero (phone)
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1. Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:31
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Reynosa, second by , Motion
1.2. Invocation
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was led by Fire Chief Jordan Webster.
2. AGENDA CHANGES OR DELETIONS
To better accommodate members of the public or convenience in the order of presentation, items on the agenda may not be presented or acted upon in the order listed. Additions to Agenda may be added only pursuant to California Government Code section 54954.2(b).
None.
3. REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
This portion of the meeting is reserved for any person who would like to address the Council on any item that is not on the agenda. Please be advised that State law does not allow the City Council to discuss or take any action on any issue not on the agenda. The City Council may direct staff to follow up on such item(s). Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. If there is any person wishing to address the City Council at this time please approach the podium and state your name and nature of the request.
No public comment.
4. NEW EMPLOYEES AND PROMOTIONS
4.1. Introduction and Oath of Office for Fire Captain Jason Chase (JW) Fire Captain Jason Chase was introduced and sworn in by Mayor Launer.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, a member of the audience or a Council Member may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and it will be considered separately.
A motion was made by Council Member Longoria, second by Council Member Thusu, Motion
The consent Calendar was approved as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Longoria, Motion
Ayes: Launer, Longoria, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
5.1. SUBJECT
Dinuba Woman's Club Request for Sponsorship for the 2022 Annual Fundraising Event (LB)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve the sponsorship amount of $500 for the Dinuba Woman's Club fundraising event scheduled to take place on March 26, 2022.
5.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2022-01 Consideration of Opposition of Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (DJ)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2022-01 opposing the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act initiative.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Longoria, Motion
Ayes: Launer, Longoria, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
5.3. SUBJECT
City Council Meeting Minutes, December 14, 2021 (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve City Council meeting minutes of December 14, 2021, as presented.
6. WARRANT REGISTER
6.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register December 10, 17 & 31, 2021 and January 7, 2022 (KS) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the warrant register as presented.
The warrant register was approved as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Vice Mayor Reynosa, Motion
Ayes: Launer, Longoria, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2022-02 Adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (IH)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-02 adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan and directing that the plan be filed with the City Clerk.
Motion to Hear. (1) Thusu (2) Longoria
Staff member Elva Patino presented information on the Development Impact Fee Report.
Mayor Launer opened the public hearing. No public comments were made.
Council member Thusu motioned to approve the report as presented.
No other comments were made by Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Longoria, Motion
Ayes: Launer, Longoria, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
7.2. SUBJECT
Development Impact Fee Annual Report for FY 2020/21 (IH) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council hold a public hearing to accept public comment regarding the FY 2020/21 Development Impact Fee Annual Report and file the report with the Office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Hear. (2) Thusu (1) Longoria
Ismael Hernandez presented information on the Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Mayor Launer opened the Public Hearing. No public comments were made.The public hearing was closed.
No additional comments were made by Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Longoria, Motion
Ayes: Launer, Longoria, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.1. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2022-03 approving submittal of a Proposition 68 grant application for KC Vista Park Pedestrian and Bike Interpretive Trail (DJ) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2022-03 authorizing the submittal of a grant application up to $1.65 million to the Rural Recreation and Tourism Program Grant program for the KC Vista Park Pedestrian and Bike Interpretive Trail.
Councilmember Thusu noted that there was a typographical error in Resolution 2022-03. Assistant City manager, Daniel James indicated that Council could vote on the item, and the error would be corrected in the document before it was signed.
Mayor Launer asked questions regarding the details of the walking trail design.
Council passed the item with the correction.
A motion was made by Council Member Longoria, second by Council Member Thusu, Motion
Ayes: Launer, Longoria, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Thusu presented information on his attendance at recent League of CA Cities meetings.
Council Member Longoria voiced concerns regarding recent homeless activities.
City Manager Patlan presented a brief update on staff efforts to address homelessness.
Council Member Reynosa thanked the PD and FD for their efforts during the holidays, and for Public Works in their efforts during the rain and flooding.
Council Member Nerio-Gurrero did not have information to report.
Mayor Launer share information regarding concerns of families losing their homes due to the loss of eligibility for subsidized housing.
City Attorney David Yanez and Public Works Director Ismael Hernandez shared information on possible rental assistance programs.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Patlan shared updates regarding current projects and upcoming events.
11. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager, Daniel James indicated he would fix a typo in Resolution 2022- 03 and asked Mayor Launer to meet after the Council meeting to sign the document.
City Attorney shared updates on legal matters and noise ordinance updates.He also indicated that the Draft Council District maps will be present to Council at the next meeting.
Fire Chief, Jordan Webster presented an update on staffing and recruitments.
No other reports from staff were presented.
12. CLOSED SESSION
Meeting adjourned at 7: PM.
12.1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (LP)
Pursuant to GC 54956.8, Sale of Real Property; Property: APN(s): 017-280-020 and 017-280-002.
Agency Negotiator(s): Luis Patlan, City Manager and Daniel James, Assistant City Manager
Under Negotiation: Letter of Intent to Purchase
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41.