January 14, 2025
MINUTES
District 1
Rachel NerioGuerrero
Mayor
District 2
Maribel Reynosa
Council Member
District 3
Benjamin Prado
Vice Mayor
District 4
Kuldip Thusu
Council Member
District 5
Linda Launer
Council Member
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Prado, Thusu
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis, Watts
1. Work Session - 6:00 PM
1.1. Update on Comprehensive Dinuba Zoning Ordinance Update (KSch) Mayor Nerio-Guerrero opened the Work Session at 6:00 p.m.
City Planner Schoettler presented an update to the Comprehensive Dinuba Zoning Ordinance and other code amendments. Shoettler advised that the next step is to finalize the ordinance and host a public hearing for adoption.
2. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 PM
2.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2.2. Invocation
Chaplain Garcia led the Invocation.
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Fire Chief Chastain 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. 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.
Roxanne Serna representing Senator Melissa Hurtado's office approached the podium to share with staff and the Council that Hurtado is open to hearing concerns and requests for the new budget.
Rosalie Ware approached the podium to express her concern about the Haden apartment fire.
5. 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.
5.1. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of December 10, 2024 as presented.
5.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-02 Approving Budget Amendment No. 2025-10 Authorizing the Purchase of Police Body-Worn Cameras for FY 2024/25 Budget Amendment No. 2025-10 (AI)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 approving Budget Amendment No. 2025-10 authorizing the purchase of 34 (Axon Body 4) body-worn cameras and budgeting $141,379.03 in Fiscal Year 2024/25 to fund the purchase.
5.3. SUBJECT
Authorization to Execute an Agreement Between the City of Dinuba and College of the Sequoias (GC)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to authorize the Fire Chief to execute an agreement between the City of Dinuba and College of the Sequoias to provide emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic field training.
5.4. SUBJECT
Resolution Nos. 2025-03 and 2025-04 Establishing a loan agreement and Budget Amendment in the sum of $1,000,000 from the City of Dinuba General Fund to the City of Dinuba Transportation Impact Fee Fund for the funding of the Alta/Kamm Roundabout Project (KS)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council in one motion, approve Resolutions Nos. 2025-03 and 2025-04 Establishing a loan agreement and Budget Amendment in the sum of $1,000,000 from the City of Dinuba General Fund to the City of Dinuba Transportation Impact Fee Fund for the funding of the Alta/Kamm Roundabout Project.
5.5. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-06 Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Salary Schedule to Reflect Minimum Wage Adjustments (MA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-06 amending the FY 2024/25 salary schedule to reflect increase in the minimum wage as required by law.
5.6. SUBJECT
Authorization to Execute Fire Reporting and EMS Charts Software Contract(GC)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the sole source contract for fire reporting and ePCR software from Image Trend LLC in the amount of $44,610 for year one and $34,700 in subsequent years.
5.7. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-05 Approving Vision Zero Policy for the City of Dinuba (GA)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-05 approving goals and policies for the Vision Zero Program aimed at zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries on Dinuba roadways.
5.8. SUBJECT
Acceptance of Donation from Valley Strong Credit Union (GC) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept a donation from Valley Strong Credit Union in the amount of $10,000 for the purchase of an inflatable fire safety house.
5.9. SUBJECT
Approval of Contract for Zoll Data Systems Cloud-Based Ambulance Billing Software Upgrade (GC)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve contract with Zoll Data Systems to upgrade to cloud-based ambulance billing software in the amount of $35,172 for year one and $24,672 for each subsequent year up to five years and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents related to the contract.
5.10. SUBJECT
Resolution No.2025-01 Approving a Budget Amendment for Dinuba Sportsplex Restoration Project and contract approval between Dynamic Sports Construction and City of Dinuba (SH)
a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 approving 'Exhibit 1' Budget Amendment for the Sportsplex Restoration Project in the amount of $55,750.00 and authorize agreement between Dynamic Sports Construction and City of Dinuba.
A motion was made by Mayor Reynosa, second by Council Member Launer, to review and approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
6. WARRANT REGISTER
6.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register December 13, 20 & January 3, 10, 2025 (KS) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Prado , second by Council Member Thusu, to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. SUBJECT
Development Impact Fee Annual Report for FY 2023/24 (GA) a
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Development Impact Fee Annual Report and file the report with the Office of the City Clerk.
Fiscal Analyst I Anna Santillan presented on the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Development Impact Fee Annual Report.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero opened the Public Hearing.
No comments were made.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Launer, to conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Development Impact Fee Annual Report and file the report with the Office of the City Clerk.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Prado , Reynosa, Thusu
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council reported attending various meetings and community events.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Patlan shared that he is looking forward to the new year.
10. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James is looking forward to the new year.
Fire Chief Chastain gave an update on the crew assigned to the Palisades fire. Chastain reported that he will be traveling to Nebraska to inspect the new ladder truck. Chastain reported that Fire Captain Greco has submitted her resignation. Her last day is February 1st.
Police Chief Iriarte congratulated Sergeant Aguayo for graduating from a leadership course. Iriarte reported on current recruitments within the department and shared that the department is providing additional traffic support at the new Dinuba High School.
Engineer Watts shared an update on Viscaya Park and the Fire training facility.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.1. Liability Claim (MA)
Pursuant to GC 54956.95; Claimant(s): Isabel Ayala
Agency Claimed Against: City of Dinuba
The claim was rejected.
11.2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to GC 54956.8, Purchase of Real Property
Agency Negotiator(s): Luis Patlan, City Manager and Daniel James, Assistant City Manager, and Public Works Director, George Avila
Under Negotiation:Sale of City Property
No reportable action.
11.3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to GC 54956.8, Purchase of Real Property
Agency Negotiator(s): Luis Patlan, City Manager and Daniel James, Assistant City Manager
Under Negotiation: Use and sale of City Property (APNs: 017-153-007 and 017- 141-003)
No reportable action.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.