City Council
&
Successor Agency to the Dinuba Redevelopment Agency
Joint Meeting Agenda
March 26, 2024
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Prado
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Reynosa called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
1.2. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Chaplain Garcia.
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Chastain.
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.
Patricia Aguilar approached the podium to submit a petition for a pedestrian bridge at the roundabout site.
Pastor Garcia approached the podium to thank city staff for their hard work and express gratitude for the city's public safety staff.
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
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting minutes of March 12, 2024 as presented.
4.2. SUBJECT
Authorization to Purchase Solar Streetlights for the Delgado Park Neighborhood (JW)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to authorize the Public Works Director to purchase 15 solar streetlights totaling $150,000 for the Delgado Park Neighborhood.
4.3. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-17 Authorizing Subaward Agreement for FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant (AI)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve Resolution No. 2024-17 authorizing Subaward Equipment Agreement with the County of Tulare for the purchase of (5) Motorola APX 4000 Portable Radios in the amount of $17,139 from the FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant Program.
4.4. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-18 Authorizing Submittal of the 2022/2023 Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Application (GA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution 2024-18 authorizing submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the amount of $2,000,000 for the First Time Homebuyer and Housing Rehabilitation Programs.
4.5. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-19 Authorization to Enter Into Agreement for Acquisition of Golf Course Equipment (KS)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2024-19 authorizing the Administrative Services Director to enter into an agreement for acquisition of new golf carts and lawn maintenance equipment for Ridge Creek Golf Course.
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, Reynosa, Thusu
Absent: Prado
5. WARRANT REGISTER
5.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register March 15 & 22, 2024 (KS)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Vice Mayor NerioGuerrero, to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
Absent: Prado
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6.1. SUBJECT
Successor Agency Resolution No. 2024-1 Authorizing the Refunding of 2014 Tax Allocation Bonds for Debt Service Savings (KS) a
RECOMMENDATION
Successor Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2024-1 authorizing the issuance and sale of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds in an amount of not to exceed $11,000,000, approving the form of an Indenture of Trust and a form of Escrow Agreement, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith.
Administrative Services Director, Solis introduced Rick Brandis, Managing Director for Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Brandis presented a Refinance Report that proposes the refinancing of 10.2 million dollars in debt from the Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds of 2014.
Solis reported the refinancing would reduce the overall interest rates with no change in terms; and a savings to the City's General Fund of approximately $152,000.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Launer, for the Successor Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2024-1 authorizing the issuance and sale of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds in an amount of not to exceed $11,000,000, approving the form of an Indenture of Trust and a form of EscrowAgreement, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
Absent: Prado
7. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Thusu reported attending the BBQ & Brews event, a meeting in Burbank, and will attend the TCRTA finance committee meeting this Thursday.
Council Member Launer attended the BBQ & Brews event, an Environmental Policy meeting in Burbank, and a Valley Voice event in Sacramento.
Vice Mayor Nerio-Guerrero attended the BBQ & Brews event and the Kings River Basin meeting.
Mayor Reynosa attended the TCAG meeting and the Council of Cities meeting.
Reynosa attended the BBQ & Brews event and thanked the volunteers who helped.
Reynosa Congratulated Jesse Martin the KJUGS hometown hero and Joanne Bear Woman of the Year for Safety in District 4.
8. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Patlan reported the Patio Bar remodel at the golf course is almost complete. A soft opening is scheduled for April 12th and a VIP event on April 11th.
9. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James reported that all lights at KC Park have been installed.
Patlan added, that 15 lights for the Delgado Park area have been approved.
Police Chief Iriarte shared that two new officers started orientation last week and are now in-field training. Iriarte reported a new Administrative Sergeant has been selected to replace Sergeant Vela who is retiring on April 28th. Iriarte shared that two new Special Forces Detectives specializing in gangs and violent crimes have been selected.
Fire Chief Chastain reported that the new Fire Inspector started yesterday and will be presented at the next Council meeting. Chastain shared that Sabrina Scheer submitted her resignation, her last day will be April 2nd.
Public Works Director Avila shared that the Spring Clean-up event went well and that Public Works will be recruiting for a Building Inspector.
City Attorney Lew reported that the Supreme Court is hearing a case related to social media use involving City Managers and School Board Members. Lew will keep the staff and Council informed.
Administrative Services Director Solis reported conducting final interviews for a Temporary full-time Billing Clerk. Solis shared that CSET conducted their final Payment Assistance Workshop at city hall. Solis shared that in 4-6 weeks the city will receive arrearage funding of $6,300 for delinquent utility accounts.
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (MA)
Pursuant to GC Subdivision 54957.6; Agency designed representatives: Maria Alaniz; Karina Solis; Luis Patlan; Daniel James
Employee Organizations: City Employees; Police Officers' Association; Firefighters' Association; and Unrepresented Employees
No reportable action.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.