June 24, 2025
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis
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
The Invocation was led by Chaplain Susee.
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Reynosa.
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. Year-End Presentation by Airica de Oliviera, President and Chief Executive Director Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (LP) Airica de Oliviera, Tulare County Economic Development Corporation President and Chief Executive Director, delivered the 2024-2025 year-end overview, the 2025-2026 preliminary plan, and strategic goals.
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.
Felipe Martinez approached the podium, thanking the Police Department and the motor officers. Martinez asked the Council to consider a QR code to access the Council packet and expressed appreciation for the new lighting on P Street.
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 June 10, 2025, as presented.
5.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-37 Authorization to Execute a Program Supplement Agreement for Receipt of Active Transportation Planning Grant Funds ATPL-5143 (038) (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-37 approving a Program Supplement Agreement to access $139,000 in Active Transportation Planning (ATP) grant funds for various bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
5.3. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-36 Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Response Away From Their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident (GC)
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-36 identifying the terms and conditions for fire department response away from their official duty station and assigned to an emergency incident.
5.4. SUBJECT
Authorization to Execute Franchise Agreement with Pena's Disposal for Discarded Materials Management Services (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve a Franchise Agreement for Discarded Materials Management Services with Pena's Disposal upon review and approval of the Contractor's requested agreement modifications.
5.5. SUBJECT
Proclamation 2025-02 Declaring July as “Parks Make Life Better! ® Month” (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt a proclamation declaring July as “Parks Make Life Better!® Month” in the City of Dinuba.
5.6. SUBJECT
Approval of Agreement Between the City of Dinuba and the Dinuba Unified School District for the School Resource Officer Partnership for FY 2025-26 (AI)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with the Dinuba Unified School District for the 2025-26 school year and authorize the city manager or designee to execute the agreement.
5.7. SUBJECT
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Tulare-Kings County Interagency Hazardous Materials Team (GC)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the update to the memorandum of understanding for the Tulare-Kings County Regional Hazardous Materials Team and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
5.8. SUBJECT
Approval of fee waiver and use of the Entertainment Plaza for the Rev Up for Education Car Show and School Supply Giveaway Presented by Sonder Car Group (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the use of the Entertainment Plaza and waive the park rental fees in the amount of $534 to Sonder Car Group for the Rev Up for Education Car Show & School Supply Giveaway.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, seconded by Council Member Launer, to review and approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
6. WARRANT REGISTER
6.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register June 13 & June 20, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Prado, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7.1. SUBJECT
Cancellation of City Council meetings of July 22, 2025 & August 26, 2025 (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to consider cancellation of the City Council meetings of July 22, 2025 and August 26, 2025.
Human Resources Director/City Clerk Alaniz reported that due to summer vacations, one City Council meeting is typically canceled in July and August.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to cancel the July 22, 2025, and the August 26, 2025, City Council meetings.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared about the community events and meetings they have attended.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
City Manager Patlan shared that the San Joaquin Valley League meeting is scheduled for this Thursday in Tulare, and reminded the Council of the Independence Celebration next Thursday.
10. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James shared that Chipotle's Grand Opening is scheduled for July 16th.
City Attorney Lew shared that his work with city departments is ongoing.
Fire Chief Chastain reported that safety inspections of the fireworks booths have begun, and illegal fireworks patrols will continue through July 5th.
Public Works Director Avila shared an update on work with the consultant on the Safe Streets grant.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.1. SUBJECT
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to GC 54956.8, Purchase of Real Property
Agency Negotiator(s): Luis Patlan, City Manager and Daniel James, Assistant City Manager
Under Negotiation: Purchase of Real Property APN: 014-171-010 No action.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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