December 10, 2024
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Nerio-Guerrero, Prado, Launer, Reynosa, Thusu
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis
1. Work Session - 6:00 PM
1.1. Police Body-Worn Cameras (AI)
Mayor Reynosa opened the Work Session at 6:00 p.m.
Sergeant Robison presented information on police body-worn cameras made by Axon Body. Robison reported that the Police Department used Axon Tasers. Daniel Birt, Account Executive with Axon Body Cameras was available via Zoom to answer any questions the Council had.
2. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 pm
2.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Reynosa called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2.2. Invocation
Chaplin Garcia led the Invocation.
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Parks and Community Service Director Hurtado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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. CITY COUNCIL CEREMONIAL MATTERS
4.1. Resolution No. 2024-84 Ratification of the Statement of Votes for the 2024 City Council Election (MA)
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz presented the Statement of Votes prepared by the Tulare County Registrar of Voters for the November 5, 2024, General Election ratifying the Dinuba City Council election results for District 1, Rachel Nerio-Guerrero and District 5, Linda Launer.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Prado , to adopt Resolution No. 2024-84 for the Statement of Votes prepared by the Tulare County Registrar of Voters for the November 5, 2024, General Election ratifying the Dinuba City Council election results for District 1, Rachel Nerio-Guerrero and District 5, Linda Launer.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
4.2. City Clerk to Administer the Oath of Office to Incoming Council Members (MA) City Clerk/Human Resouces Director Alaniz administered the Oath of Office to the Council Members for District 1, Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, and District 5, Linda Launer.
4.3. Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor (MA)
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz opened the floor for nomination for the office of Mayor. Alaniz conducted a roll call vote for the following motions:
Council Member Prado motioned Vice Mayor Nerio-Guerrero for the office of Mayor; second by Council Member Thusu.
Roll Call:
Prado: Aye
Thusu: Aye
Launer: Aye
Nerio-Guerreo: Aye
Reynosa: Aye
The motion passed.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz opened the floor for nominations for the office of Vice Mayor. Alaniz conducted a roll call vote for the following motions:
Council Member Thusu motioned Council Member Prado for the office of Vice Mayor; second by Council Member Launer.
Roll Call:
Prado: Aye
Thusu: Aye
Launer: Aye
Nerio-Guerrero: Aye
Reynosa: Aye
The motion passed.
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.
Rosalie Ware approached the podium regarding a stray dog at Mcdonald's. The dog has migrated to the Millard area and is trashing packages. Ware is asking for assistance with the removal of the dog.
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 of November 12, 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 November 12, 2024.
6.3. SUBJECT
Request for Excused Absence Council Member Benjamin Prado (MA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to excuse the absence of Council Member Benjamin Prado from the City Council meeting of November 12, 2024.
6.4. SUBJECT
Notice of Completion - Well No. 21 (JW)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the Well No. 21 Project as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Tulare County Recorder's Office.
6.5. SUBJECT
Resolutions Nos. 2024-77 and 2024-78, Authorization to Surplus Cityowned Real Property (GA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to taking the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-77 declaring pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. that one (1) vacant parcel (APN 012-300-017), consisting of approximately 31.18 acres located at 6766 Avenue 408, Dinuba California, which is along the north side of Kamm Avenue west of Road 70 and east of Road 66, if extended be designated as surplus land, not necessary for the City’s use at this time, and finding that such declaration is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and taking related actions; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-78 declaring pursuant to California Government Code § 54220 et seq. that one (1) vacant parcel (APN 030-120-056), consisting of approximately 9.00 acres located along the north side of Avenue 406, east of South College Avenue, west of Crawford Avenue and is adjacent to Sierra Vista High School, Dinuba, California be designated as surplus land, not necessary for the City’s use at this time, and finding that such declaration is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, and taking related actions.
6.6. SUBJECT
Cash Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2024 (KS) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and accept the City of Dinuba Cash and Investment report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024/25.
6.7. SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2024/25 First Quarter Financial Report (KS) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the financial report for the first quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
6.8. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2024-85 Approving and Adopting the Final American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget Amendment for Funding Allocations (KS) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve Resolution No. 2024-85 adopting the final budget amendment for the American Rescue Plan Act Funds.
6.9. SUBJECT
Memorandum of Understanding for the Tulare-Kings County Interagency Hazardous Materials Team (GC)
a
RECOMMENDATION
City Council approve renewal of the memorandum of understanding for the Tulare-Kings County Regional Hazardous Materials Team and authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute the agreement.
6.10. SUBJECT
Annual Report on Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (KS) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the annual report for Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024.
6.11. SUBJECT
Ordinance No. 2024-04 – Second reading and Adoption to change the zoning for the Communitywide Zone Change action (KSch)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt Ordinance 2024-04 pertaining to an amendment of the zoning on over 110 parcels throughout Dinuba to ensure consistency between zoning and the Dinuba General Plan.
6.12. SUBJECT
Appointment of Larry Roberts to the Delta Vector Control District Board (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the reappointment of Larry Roberts to the Delta Vector Control Board for a term of two (2) years.
6.13. SUBJECT
Notice of Completion - Demolition of the Strand Theater (JW) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the demolition of the Strand Theater Project as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Tulare County Recorder's Office.
6.14. SUBJECT
Special Use of the Entertainment Plaza and Waiver of Park Rental Fees for a Toy Drive hosted by Dinuba Lowrider Council (SH)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the use of the Entertainment Plaza and waive parks rental fees for Dinuba Lowrider Council to host their annual toy and canned food drive.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Council Member Thusu, to review and approve as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
7. WARRANT REGISTER
7.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register November 15, 22 & December 6, 2024 (KS) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Mayor Reynosa, to review and approve as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.1. SUBJECT
Appointment to City Commission(s) and Committee(s) (MA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to reappoint commissioners to the Public Safety Commission and Planning Commission to an additional three (3) year term. The reappointment three (3) year term will be from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz presented the candidates for reappointment to the Public Safety Commission and Planning Commission for a three (3) year term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Staff received three requests for reappointment to the Planning Commission from Sergio Alvarado District 1, Albert Cendejas District 2, and Esteban Benavidez District 4, and three requests for reappointment to the Public Safety Commission from Pablo Contreras, Sherry Chavarria, and Felipe Martinez.
The council thanked the applicants for their time.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Prado , to reappointment the candidates to the Public Safety Commission and Planning Commission.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The council shared their attendance at various community events and wished staff Happy Holidays.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Patlan thanked outgoing Mayor Reynosa for her last two years as mayor and congratulated incoming Mayor Nerio-Guerrero and Vice Mayor Prado on their appointment.
Patlan reminded the council of the upcoming Employee Christmas luncheon next Wednesday and the South San Joaquin Casino Night event this Friday at Ridge Creek.
Patlan shared that the contractor broke ground at the Chipotle restaurant and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
11. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James congratulated the council and thanked Public Works for working on the trolly for the parade.
City Attorney Lew congratulated the Mayor and Vice Mayor and acknowledged Council Member Reynosa for her work.
Administrative Director Solis congratulated Mayor Nerio-Guerrero and Vice Mayor Prado on their appointment and outgoing Mayor Reynosa for her dedication.
Fire Chief Chastain reported an update on staffing and congratulated the new Mayor and Vice Mayor. Chastain thanked outgoing Mayor Reynosa.
Police Chief Iriarte shared that his department participated in No Shave November which raised money for Cancer patients including retired Seargeant Russel Son. Iriarte provided a brief update on holiday events in his department, including staffing and recruitment. Iriarte reported that the Flock cameras are active and working well.
Parks and Community Director Hurtado congratulated the council. Hurtado reported on the parade and tree lighting and thanked all staff for their help.
Public Works Director Avila reported on staffing and recruitment in his department and the upcoming meeting with Cal Recycle.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz congratulated the Council.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1. Liability Claim (MA)
Pursuant to GC 54956.95; Claimant(s): Jaspreet Basraon (ARCO AM/PM) Agency Claimed Against: City of Dinuba
The claim was rejected.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nerio-Guerrrero adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.