February 25, 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, Thusu
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Prado
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Lopez, Montejano
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.2. Invocation
Chaplain Susee led the Invocation.
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Launer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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).
Assistant City Manager requested to add to item 4, New Employees and Promotions to include the promotion of Amanda Barbosa.
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. NEW EMPLOYEES AND PROMOTIONS
Assistant City Manager requested to add to item 4, New Employees and Promotion to include promotion of Amanda Barbosa.
4.1. Introduction of EMT Leticia Fernandez (GC)
Fire Chief Chastain introduced Leticia Fernandez as a new Single Role EMT.
Fernandez was joined by her family and pinned by her mother.
Fire Chief Chastain introduced Amanda Barbosa as a new Single Role EMT.
Barbosa was joined by her family and pinned by her husband.
The Council gave words of appreciation and support.
4.2. Promotion Recognition for Yosh Toyota (GC)
Fire Chief Chastain introduced Yosh Toyota for his promotion to Fire Captain and gave a brief history of his employment with the City of Dinuba. Toyota was joined by his family and pinned by his wife.
The Council congratulated Toyota and thanked him for his dedication.
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 February 11, 2025 as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Launer, to review and approve as presented.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
Absent: Prado
6. WARRANT REGISTER
6.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register February 14 & 21, 2025 (KS)
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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, Reynosa, Thusu
Absent: Prado
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7.1. SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Cash Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2024 (KS)
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RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and accept the City of Dinuba Cash and Investment report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024/25.
Senior Fiscal Analyst Lopez presented the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Cash Investment Report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024/2025 ending December 31, 2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Council Member Launer, to accept the City of Dinuba Cash and Investment report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024/25.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
Absent: Prado
7.2. SUBJECT
Mid-Year Financial Report and Resolution No. 2025-14 approving Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (KS)
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RECOMMENDATION
Council take the following action by one motion:
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid-Year Financial Report; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 approving budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Senior Fiscal Analyst Lopez presented the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Md-Year Financial Report and budget amendments.
A motion was made by Mayor Reynosa, second by Council Member Launer, to accept the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid-Year Financial Report and adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 approving budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Ayes: Launer, Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Thusu
Absent: Prado
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared information about community events they have attended.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James shared that staff have submitted for the Valley Blueprint Awards. James shared that the Goal Setting Workshop will be held at Ridge Creek Golf Course on March 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.
10. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Attorney Lew shared working with various departments responding to Public Records requests.
Senior Fiscal Analyst Lopez reported that staff is working on the 2026 proposed budget.
Fire Chief Chastain gave an update on the mutual aid task force. Chastain gave his department's personnel recruitment update.
Police Chief Iriarte gave his department's personnel recruitment update.
Parks & Community Services Director Hurtado shared that her department conducted three Community Outreach Meetings at various locations.
Public Works Director Avila shared that the CIty's Spring cleanup is scheduled for March 22, 2025. Avila gave an update on the Well 20 improvement project.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.