Tuesday, May 13, 2025 / 5:30 PM / City Hall / 405 East El Monte Way, Dinuba District 1
Rachel Nerio- Guerrero
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
All attendees are advised that electronic devices should be placed on silent upon entering the Council Chambers.
The City Council will take action on all items listed on the agenda.
1. Work Session - 5:30 PM
1.1. Presentation of Preliminary Budget for FY 2025/26 (KS)
2. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 PM
2.1. Welcome and Call to Order
2.2. Invocation
2.3. 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).
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Dinuba High School Exchange Students (MA)
5. NEW EMPLOYEES/PROMOTIONS
5.1. Introduction of Single-Role Paramedic Suzette Lugo (GC)
5.2. Introduction of Single-Role Paramedic Austin Gamboa (GC)
5.3. Introduction of Single-Role Paramedic Emilee Flaming (GC)
6. 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.
7. 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.
7.1. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of April 22, 2025, as presented.
7.2. SUBJECT
Authorization to execute one (1) year extension of the Professional Services Agreement for on-call Engineering Services with 4Creeks, Inc. (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve a one (1) year extension of the Professional Services Agreement for on-call engineering services with 4Creeks Inc., and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
7.3. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-25 Authorizing Submittal of a Regional Surface Transportation Exchange Program Claim for FY 2024-25 (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-25 authorizing the Public Works Director to submit a claim to the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) to exchange the City's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds for State Highway Account Funds in the estimated amount of $164,620.12.
7.4. SUBJECT
Tulare County Probation Department Non-Custody Intake Program Agreement for FY 2025/26 (AI)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the agreement with the Tulare County Probation Department for the Non-Custody Intake Program for fiscal year 2025/26, and authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute the agreement.
7.5. SUBJECT
Initiation of Proceedings and Intent for the Annual Levy of Landscaping and Lighting Districts Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025/26 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to take the following action by one motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26 initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments and ordering the preparation of the Annual Report for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 approving the Annual Report for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/26; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28 declaring the intention to levy and collect assessments within the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and setting a public hearing for June 10, 2025 on the levy of the proposed assessments.
7.6. SUBJECT
Proclamation 2025-01 - National Public Works Week (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Proclamation No. 2025-01 recognizing National Public Works Week from May 18 through May 24, 2025
7.7. SUBJECT
Facility Fee Waiver for a "Day of Community" Event at Parks & Community Services Department (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve use of the multipurpose room at the Dinuba Parks & Community Services Department to the organization Somos Unos for a "Day of Community" Event and waive the facility rental fees in the amount of $774.
7.8. SUBJECT
Fee Waiver Request – Dog Vaccination Clinic at Nebraska Park (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the request to waive the $71 park fee for the May 24th, 2025 vaccination clinic at Nebraska Park in support of a community-focused event that enhances animal welfare and public health in Dinuba.
7.9. SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2024/25 Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ending March 30, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and accept the City of Dinuba Cash and Investment report for the Third quarter of fiscal year 2024/25.
8. WARRANT REGISTER
8.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register April 25, May 2 & 9, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9.1. SUBJECT
Agreement with the Dinuba Unified School District for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Funding for the City of Dinuba After School Program (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve an Agreement with the Dinuba Unified School District for funding of the City of Dinuba After-School Program through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) in the amount of $429,358.40, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
9.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-29 Authorization to enter into a Discretionary Investment Management Agreement with Meeder Public Funds (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve Resolution No. 2025-29 authorizing the Administrative Services Director to enter into a Discretionary Investment Management Agreement with Meeder Public Funds as an SEC-registered investment advisor.
10. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
11. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
12. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (MA)
Pursuant to GC Subdivision 54957.6; Agency designated representatives: Maria Alaniz; Karina Solis; Luis Patlan; Daniel James
Employee Organizations: City Employees: Police Officers' Association; Firefighters' Association; and Unrepresented Employees
14. ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted at least 72 hours prior to the regular meeting per GC Section 54954.2(a). A Citizens' Packet regarding this meeting is available at the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall, 405 East El Monte Way, Dinuba CA 93618.
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