March 25, 2025
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kuldip Thusu
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis
1. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 P.M.
1.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.2. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Chaplain Garcia.
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by VIce Mayor Prado.
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. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Dinuba Police Community Volunteers In-Kind Service Check Presentation to City Council (TA)
Lieutenant Ashford and the Community Police Volunteers presented the Council with an In-Kind Service check for $45,820, representing 1588 community hours worked in 2024.
Ashford gave a brief history of the volunteer's community service, and Chaplain Garcia thanked the council for their support.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero accepted the In-Kind check, and the Council congratulated the volunteers and thanked them for their service.
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.
None.
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)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of March 11, 2025.
5.2. SUBJECT
Letter of support for SB 496 (Hurtado) for creating State Advanced Clean Fleets Committee
RECOMMENDATION
Council to consider submitting a letter of support for SB 496 (Hurtado) to establish a State Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) committee, and related programs and activities.
5.3. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-16 Authorizing Application for 2024 CalHOME Program Funding (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-16 authorizing the submittal of a 2025 grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for $1,000,000 under the CalHome Program, and authorize the City Manager or Public Works Director to execute the required standard agreement and related program documents.
5.4. SUBJECT
Notice of Completion for the Safety Improvements at Various Locations through Federal Project No. HSIPL 5143(034) (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the Safety Improvements at Various Locations Project as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Tulare County Recorder's Office.
5.5. SUBJECT
Ordinance No. 2025-01 – Second reading and adoption of comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update (KSch)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01 pertaining to a comprehensive update of the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Dinuba Municipal Code) and several other cleanup code amendments.
5.6. SUBJECT
Request for Excused Absence Council Member Linda Launer (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to excuse the absence of Council Member Linda Launer from the City Council meeting of March 11, 2025.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Vice Mayor Prado, to review and approve as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
6. WARRANT REGISTER
6.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register March 14 & March 21, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Council Member Reynosa, to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7.1. SUBJECT
Authorization to Appoint a Representative to TCAG Measure R Oversight Committee (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve the appointment of Gurjot Dhanda to the Tulare County Measure R Citizen's Oversight Committee.
City Clerk/HR Director Alaniz reported that the Tulare County Measure R Oversight Committee has been vacant for several months. Alaniz advised that staff have received interest from Gurjot Dhanda to serve on the committee.
A motion was made by Council Member Reynosa, second by Council Member Launer, to approve the appointment of Gurjot Dhanda to the Tulare County Measure R Citizens' Oversight Committee.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared information about community events and meetings they have attended.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
City Manager Patlan reported that Road 70 is now open. Patlan shared that soon the contractor for Viscaya Park will install sod grass and the traffic circle and median will be re-landscaped with the help from CSET. Patlan shared that the City has been awarded the Valley Blueprint Award for Mercantile Row and the roundabout.
10. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager James reminded the Council to RSVP if they plan to attend the San Joaquin Valley Blueprint Awards scheduled on April 11th at 9 a.m.
Administrative Services Director Solis shared the Part-Time Billing Clerk vacancy.
Fire Chief Chastain reported on his department's vacancies and recruitments.
Parks & Community Services Director Hurtado reported that the Parks crew worked hard on the BBQ and Brew Fest event. Hurtado shared that the representative for the Sierra View Grant application has inquired about the project. Hurtado reported participating in the CPRS Conference in Sacramento.
Public Works Director Avila reported that 570 vehicles participated in the Spring Clean Up. Avila advised that when the state provides updated city population numbers, all the city's population signs will be updated.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz reminded the Council of the Form 700 deadline, April 1st.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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