June 25, 2024
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado, Reynosa, Thusu
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis, Watts
1. Work Session - 5:30 PM
Mayor Reynosa opened the Work Session at 5:30 p.m.
1.1. Downtown Civic Square and City Hall Draft Conceptual Designs (DJ) Assistant City Manager James introduced Charles Dellinger from RRM Design Group who prepared a Draft Conceptual City Hall design. Dellinger introduced two site options and styles. The future Civic Square and City Hall proposed location is the intersection of L Street and Fresno Street. The design one presented would be next to the Transit Center and the second design would be located at the Strand Theater site and closing off Fresno Street.
The Council approved design one, location next to the Transit Center.
1.2. City-Wide Street Improvements Project Discussion (JW) City Engineer Watts presented the street rehabilitation projects and asked for the council's direction in prioritizing them. Watts advised that the streets were identified by the city's pavement management system. Watts presented six projects and made recommendations for the highest-priority projects. Measure R and local funds will fund the three projects.
Council approved the College Ave from Uruapan (RR crossing) to Kamm Avenue, El Monte Way from Crawford Ave to Road 92 and Kamm Ave from Greene Ave to College Ave. projects.
2. OPENING CEREMONIES
2.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Reynosa called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2.2. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Police Chief Iriarte.
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fire Chief Chastain.
3. 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.
4. PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4.1. Recognition of Retiring Billing Clerk, Alma Delia Ruelas (KS) Administrative Services Director Solis shared the employment history of Alma Delia Ruelas who will retire from the City of Dinuba after 39 years of service.
Ruelas began her full-time employment with the Dinuba Fire Department in 1985 and has been an asset to the Ambulance Billing Service. Ruelas will be greatly missed. Solis thanked Ruelas for her years of service.
The Council gave words of appreciation and gratitude.
5. 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.
Felipe Martinez approached the podium regarding assistance with door-to-door vendors.
Martinez shared his concerns about a damaged manhole in front of his driveway and requested Code Enforcement contact.
6. 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.
6.1. SUBJECT
Approve Legal Services Agreement with McCormick, Kabot & Lew (LP) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve Legal Services Agreement with McCormick, Kabot & Lew for legal services and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement.
6.2. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of June 11, 2024, as presented.
6.3. SUBJECT
Authorization to Execute Encroachment Agreement with Alta Irrigation District for Utility Crossings on the Kamm Avenue and Alta Avenue Roundabout (JW)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve a temporary Encroachment Agreement with Alta Irrigation District (AID) for various utility crossings in connection with Alta and Kamm Avenues Roundabout Project and authorize City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and any related documents.
6.4. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-54 Adopting the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in compliance with Senate Bill 553.
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
7. WARRANT REGISTER
7.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register June 14 & 21, 2024 (KS)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Prado , second by Vice Mayor NerioGuerrero, to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.1. SUBJECT
Cancellation of City Council Meetings Scheduled on July 23, 2024 & August 27, 2024 (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to consider cancellation of the City Council meetings of July 23, 2024, and August 27, 2024.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz reported that due to summer vacations, typically one City Council Meeting is canceled in July and August.
Alaniz asked the Council for direction.
The Council recommended canceling City Council meetings on July 23, 2024 and August 27, 2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Launer, Motion
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Thusu reported attending the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Conference in Las Vegas. Thusu provided a Policy Committee update. Thusu will attend the TCRTA Board meeting and the League meeting.
Council Member Launer reported attending the TCAG meeting and the Environmental Policy Meeting where climate control was discussed.
Council Member Prado attended the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Conference in Las Vegas. Prado reported meeting with City Manager Patlan to discuss the Golf Course.
Mayor Reynosa attended the Friday Night Lights event and the TCAG meeting.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Patlan shared that the Independence Day Celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd at the Golf Course. The celebration will start at 5:00 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at 9:15 p.m.
11. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James is working on the year-end review video that he will share in a few weeks.
City Attorney Lew is anticipating the Supreme Court rulings on the homeless case and will provide an update soon.
Administrative Director Solis shared that the full-time Ambulance Billing Clerk Jessica Cuevas started Monday and the Part-Time Ambulance Billing Clerk Jackie Muro started 2 weeks ago.
Public Works Director Avila reported that the recruitment for Utility Worker closed and interviews will be scheduled soon. Avila shared that the Water Quality report is available on the city website. Avila advised that this Friday there will be a preproposal meeting for the Disposal Request for Proposal for interested contractors.
Fire Chief Chastain reported that fireworks sales will begin soon. Chastain advised that the 4th of July task force will be active through the holiday. Chastain shared that recruitment continues for Firefighter/Paramedics and interviews are scheduled for Single Role Paramedics.
Chief Iriarte shared that the Police Department participated in the Torch Run today.
Engineer Watts reported on the ATP project connecting the sidewalk at Magnolia and First Street and work at KC Vista Park. Watts reported that Viscaya Park is moving forward with grading.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynosa adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.