October 22, 2024
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nerio-Guerrero, Launer, Prado, Reynosa, Thusu-via Zoom
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Solis
1. Work Session - 5:00 PM
1.1. Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Annual Report (DJ)
Daniel James, Assistant City Manager introduced Heathe Jones, President/CEO of Dinuba Chamber of Commerce. Jones presented the Chamber of Commerce Annual Report.
1.2. Authorization to Enter into Contract Negotiations for Discarded Materials Management Services (GA)
George Avila, Public Works Director presented discarded materials management services. Avila shared that four proposals were received, evaluated, and ranked by a sixperson committee. After review, two firms were selected to continue in the final selection process, Pena's Disposal and Mid Valley Disposal. Both haulers were present to address the council.
Art Pena, Vice President of Pena's Disposal and Joseph Kalpakoff, President/CEO of Mid Valley Disposal made presentations to the Council and answered questions.
Mayor Reynosa recommends continuing the Work Session for public comment after item 4-New Employees and Promotions.
Mayor Reynosa opened Public Comment.
Sukhwinder Sing approached the podium in support of Pena's Disposal.
Heathe Jones approached the podium in support of Pena's Disposal. Jones shared that the Chamber of Commerce has benefited from Pena Disposal's regional work.
Allen Borba approached the podium to express his support of Pena's Disposal.
Ramon Rivera approached the podium to express his support for Pena's Disposal.
Maribel Swarenson approached the podium to express her support of Pena's Disposal.
Felipe Martinez approached the podium in support of Pena's Disposal.
Dr. Robert Swarenson approached the podium in support of Pena's Disposal.
Mayor Reynosa closed public comment.
The Council agreed to continue negotiations with Pena's Disposal.
Joseph Kalpakoff thanked the Council for their time and the opportunity.
Art Pena thanked the council.
A motion was made by Council Member Prado , second by Council Member Launer, to enter into Contract Negotiations for Discarded Materials Management Services with Pena's Disposal.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
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 Chaplain Garcia.
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lieutenant Trevino.
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).
The Council elected to continue the Disposal Contract Negotiations after item 4- New Employees and Promotions.
The Council elected to pull items 6.3 and 6.5 for further discussion.
4. NEW EMPLOYEES AND PROMOTIONS
4.1. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Officer Shawn Campbell (AI) Police Chief Iriarte introduced New Police Officer Shawn Campbell. Campbel was joined by his family and pinned by his wife Cecily.
Mayor Reynosa administered the Oath of Office.
Officer Cambell thanked the council and was thankful for the opportunity.
The Council offered words of appreciation and congratulations.
4.2. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Officer Rogelio Diaz (AI) Police Chief Iriarte introduced New Police Officer Rogelio Diaz. Diaz was joined by his family and pinned by his wife Carla.
Mayor Reynosa administered the Oath of Office.
Officer Diaz thanked the council for the opportunity to serve the community.
The council shared words of encouragement and support.
4.3. Introduction of Public Safety Dispatcher Josiah Landeros (AI) Police Chief Iriarte introduced New Public Safety Dispatcher Josiah Landeros.
Landeros was joined by his family and pinned by his wife Isabela.
Landeros thanked the council and the department for their support.
The Council gave words of support and encouragement.
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.
None.
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
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting minutes of October 8, 2024 as presented
6.2. SUBJECT
Request for Excused Absence Council Member Kuldip Thusu (MA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to excuse the absence of Council Member Kuldip Thusu from the City Council meeting of October 8, 2024.
6.3. SUBJECT
Request for Sponsorship for the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Car Show, Chili Cook Off and Concert on November 9, 2024 (MA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve sponsorship in the amount of $7,000 for the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Car Show, Chili Cook Off and Concert on November 9, 2024.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz reported sponsorship details for the Annual Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Car Show, Chili Cook-Off, and Concert.
Council Member Launer recommended modifying the donation amount to $2,500 for the event.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Vice Mayor NerioGuerrero, to approve sponsorship for $2,500 for the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Car Show, Chili-Cook Off, and Concert on November 9, 2024.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa
Nays: Prado , Thusu
6.4. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-69 Authorization to Enter into Lease Agreement for Acquisition of New Golf, Utility Carts and a Greens Mower for Ridge Creek Golf Course (KS)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2024-69 approving a 48-month Lease Agreements with PNC Equipment Financing for (75) new golf carts and (6) new utility carts and a greens mower for use by Ridge Creek Golf Course and authorize the Administrative Services Director to execute all necessary documents.
6.5. SUBJECT
Ordinance No. 2024-05 Second Reading and Adoption - City Council Members Compensation (DJ)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt 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).
Council Member Prado wished to express his disapproval of the City Council compensation increase.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Vice Mayor Nerio- Guerrero, to conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt 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).
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa
Nays: Prado , Thusu
6.6. SUBJECT
Co-sponsorship Request from Valley Legends Athletics Corp. (SH) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to consider waiving field rental fees for the Valley Legends Athletics Corp. Baseball Club.
6.7. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-82, Authorization to Purchase Real Property (APN:
018-011-006) (DJ)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2024-82 authorizing the purchase real property located at 990 East El Monte Way (APN: 018-011-006)
6.8. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-83 Amending and Adopting the Purchasing Policy (KS)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve amendment to the City’s Purchasing Policy to include equipment lease procedures.
6.9. SUBJECT
22nd Annual Veterans Dinner Sponsorship (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve sponsorship in the amount of $500 for the 22nd Annual Veterans Dinner to be held on October 30, 2024 at the Orosi Memorial Hall.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Launer, to review and approve the Consent Calendar, except items 6.3 and 6.9, which were voted on separately.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
7. WARRANT REGISTER
7.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register October 11 & 18, 2024 (KS)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Council Member Prado , to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1. SUBJECT
Continued Public Hearing on Communitywide Zone Changes (KSch) a
RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-67 (Attachment “A”) amending the General Plan Land Use Map for Case #20 from "Public-Semi-Public" to "Professional Office."
2. Introduce and conduct the first reading, waive reading in full, of Ordinance No. 2024-04 (Attachment “B”) amending the City of Dinuba Zoning Map as shown in Exhibit “A” and listed in Exhibit “B”.
Karl Schoettler, City Planning Consultant presented the Continued Communitywide Zone changes including an updated map.
Reynosa opened the public hearing.
Randy Randkee and Karla Radkee approached the podium to request that their home site area be kept residential.
Reynosa closed the public hearing.
After review, the council would like to remove cases 5 and 17 from Ordinance 2024-04 for future discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Council Member Prado , to adopt Resolution No. 2024-67 amending the General Plan Land Use Map for Case #20 from "Public-Semi-Public" to "Professional Office.", to introduce and conduct the first reading, waive reading in full, of Ordinance No. 2024-04 amending the City of Dinuba Zoning Map, except for cases 5 and 17.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa
Abstain: Thusu
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9.1. SUBJECT
Review of Outside Agency Boards and Committees Appointments (MA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review current outside committee assignments and adjust appointments as necessary.
Maria Alaniz, City Clerk/Human Resources Director reviewed the outside Agency Boards and Committee appointments.
10. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
City Council Members shared that they attended various community events.
11. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Nothing to report.
12. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Fire Chief Chastain shared ongoing recruitments in his department.
Police Chief Iriarte reported the new hire of two entry-level Police Officers.
Parks and Community Service Director Hurtado shared that CSET is installing solar lighting at KC Park. Hurtado reminded the Council of the Fall Harvest Fling on October 31st.
Public Works Director Avila reported that the Fall Clean-Up event went well. Avila shared that staff is working on crack sealing on El Monte Way.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Reynosa adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.