October 8, 2024
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nerio-Guerrero, Launer, Prado, Reynosa
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Thusu
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Reynosa called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.2. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Chaplain Susee.
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chaplain Susee.
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.
None.
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
Request for Excused Absence Council Member Linda Launer (MA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to excuse the absence of Council Member Linda Launer from the City Council meeting of September 24, 2024.
4.2. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve City Council meeting minutes of September 24, 2024.
4.3. SUBJECT
Resolution 2024-79 Declaring 168 South L Street (APN 017-122-011) Exempt from the Surplus Land Act (DJ)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution 2024-79 declaring real property located at 168 South L Street (APN 017-122-011) Exempt from the Surplus Land Act requirements.
4.4. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-75 Approving an Extraterritorial Water and Sewer Service Connections to APN 030-80-36 Located Outside City Limits (GA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to take the following action by one motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-75 approving the extension of municipal water and sewer services to the property located at 1052 N. Crawford Ave.; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement with Lucy Aguirre to connect her property to City water and sewer; and,
3. Authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to submit an application to the Tulare Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for an extraterritorial water and sewer service connections.
4.5. SUBJECT
Sponsorship for Open Gate Ministries Generation of Love Event (MA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve sponsorship in the amount of $500 for Open Gate Ministries Generation of Love Event on October 10, 2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Prado , second by Vice Mayor NerioGuerrero, to review and approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa
Absent: Thusu
5. WARRANT REGISTER
5.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register September 27 & October 4, 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, Prado , Reynosa
Absent: Thusu
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1. SUBJECT
Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-05 approving City Council Members Compensation (DJ)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct a public hearing, waive first reading, and take the following action by one motion:
1. Introduce, waive first reading, of Ordinance No. 2024-05 amending Dinuba Municipal Code Section 2.04.050 setting City Council compensation at $500 per month consistent with state law (SB 329); and,
2. Set second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-05 for October 22, 2024.
Assistant City Manager James reported that recent changes in state law have set new limits to council compensation based on population. The council's current stipend for services rendered to the community was set at $300 in 1984. Based on the average Council compensation of neighboring cities, James proposes a stipend adjustment to $500. James reported that the suggested amount falls below what's allowed by state law.
The council expressed their approval and opposition to the increase.
Mayor Reynosa opened the Public Hearing.
No comment was made.
Mayor Reynosa closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Vice Mayor NerioGuerrero, to waive the first reading, of Ordinance No. 2024-05 amending Dinuba Municipal Code Section 2.04.050 setting City Council compensation at $500 per month consistent with state law (SB 329); and, set a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-05 for October 22, 2024.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa
Nays: Prado Absent: Thusu
7. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared their attendance at various community events. The Council thanked staff for their work during the Raisin Day Festival.
8. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Patlan reported attending a KJUG Country Concert with Parks Staff in preparation for future city events. Patlan shared that the League Conference will be next week Wednesday through Friday.
9. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James said the High School Football Booster fundraiser is next week. James reported that a trench was filled at the roundabout and the roundabout is progressing.
Administrative Director Solis shared that the department has an open Billing Clerk recruitment due to an internal promotion.
City Attorney Lew shared that he will attend the League Conference next week.
Fire Chief Chastain shared that the Fire Station Open House was well attended.
Chastain reported that his department has had several resignations and will be recruiting to fill vacancies.
Police Chief Iriarte reported that National Night Out is tonight.
Parks Director Hurtado shared that Dog Days was a success.
Public Works Director Avila reported on a Waste Water Operator Trainee recruitment.
Avila shared that the city was recognized for work on the roundabout.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynosa adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.