October 10, 2023
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nerio-Guerrero, Prado, Launer, Thusu, Reynosa
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, James, Hurtado, Iriarte, Montejano, Patlan, Solis, Watts, Yanez
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Reynosa called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.2. Invocation
The invocation was led by Chaplain Susee.
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was led by Assistant City Manager James.
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.
Scott Harness approached the podium to thank the council and staff for their hard work throughout the city. Harness expressed his gratitude for the road work downtown.
4. 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.
4.1. SUBJECT
Notice of Completion - Senior Center Reroof Project (JW) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the Senior Center Reroof Project as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Tulare County Recorder's Office.
4.2. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of September 26, 2023 as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Launer, to review and approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
5. WARRANT REGISTER
5.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register September 29 & October 6, 2023 (KS)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Prado , to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
6. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Thusu shared that there are three final candidates for the TCRTA Director role.
Council Member Launer will attend the Kings Tulare Agency on Ageing on October 19, 2023, at the Wyndham in Visalia from 9-12 p.m. The meeting will cover issues facing the aging community. Launer will be presenting on Public Transportation.
Vice Mayor Nerio-Guerrero reported attending Dog Days.
Council Member Prado reported attending Coffee with Cops. Prado advised that the EDC is focusing on driving membership.
Mayor Reynosa reported attending Coffee with Cops. Reynosa advised that the Kaweah Delta Foundation is appreciative of the Pink Patch fundraiser. Reynosa shared being a Judge for the Dog Days contest.
7. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Patlan shared that the city applied and received a 2.9 million dollar Grant from Clean California for upgrades at the Entertainment Plaza. Patlan congratulated staff on obtaining the grant. Patlan shared that on October 21, 2023, the Alta District Historical Society will be hosting a Dia de Los Muertos event.
8. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James advised the Council that he and City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz are working on t-shirts for the council. Alaniz will be reaching out to the council with details. James advised he will be out of the office on Friday and Monday.
Administrative Services Director Solis shared that the department has filled vacancies for a temporary full-time Billing Clerk and a permanent full-time Billing Clerk.
City Attorney Yanez advised that a judge has approved the sale of a nuisance property on Harvard and staff will attempt to recover costs. Yanez will keep the Council updated.
Yanez reported that Tulare County will be conducting a workshop on Mobile Vending for city staff, the council is encouraged to attend. Yanez reported working on updates which will be brought to the council soon.
Interim Fire Chief Chastain reported that the National Fire Prevention Week theme is "Cooking Safety Starts with You". Chastain shared that the Fire Department will be sending tips out via social media. Chastain shared that the Fire Department is partnering with Domino's Pizza and will be inspecting homes for fire alarms. Those who choose to participate will receive a free pizza from Domino's.
Police Chief Iriarte thanked the council for participating in the Coffee with Cops.
Interim Public Works Director Avila reported the delivery of a compact excavator and a utility tractor. Avila shared that on Monday four Proteus workers will join the street and utilities crews. Avila shared his excitement for the upcoming maintenance projects and master plan projects.
City Engineer Watts advised that the Nebraska and Englehart intersection is now paved.
The next closure will be Crawford and El Monte and is anticipated to be closed for four weeks. Watts advised that there will be stripping on El Monte next week, and then the Kamm and Alta intersection will follow. Watts reported that San Joaquin Valley homes will start grading next week. Watts shared that the Prop 1 Grant will go toward fixing the Pamela Basin for next winter and the Viscaya Park is moving forward.
Parks & Community Service Director Hurtado shared that Dog Days went well and thanked the council for attending. Hurtado reported that she is in the process of filling vacancies in her department.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1. Liability Claim (MA)
Pursuant to GC 54956.95; Claimant(s): Anna Nevarez.
Agency Claimed Against: City of Dinuba.
The claim was rejected.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.