Tuesday, September 9, 2025 / 6:30 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. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 P.M.
1.1. Welcome and Call to Order
1.2. Invocation
1.3. 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).
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Jace Garza, BMX Competition Rider Recognition (MA)
3.2. Dinuba Adult Co-ed Softball Champion Recognition (SH)
4. NEW EMPLOYEES/PROMOTIONS
4.1. Introduction and Oath of Office for Firefighter/EMTs Andrew Ambriz, Eduardo Hernandez and David Camarillo (GC)
4.2. Introduction of Single-Role Paramedics Konner Beardsley and Brent Cain (GC)
5. 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.
6. 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.
6.1. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of August 12, 2025, as presented.
6.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-38 Adopting the Establishment of Repayment Terms for Advances to the Golf Fund (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-38 establishing a repayment schedule for advances made by the General Fund to the Golf Fund totaling $2,161,764.
6.3. SUBJECT
Waiver of Park Rental and Staff Supervision Fees at Rose Ann Vuich Park for the Hulsey Network's Halloween Festival (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the request from The Hulsey Network to use Rose Ann Vuich Park for the purpose of hosting a Halloween Festival, and authorize the waiver of the park rental and staff supervision fees in the total amount of $474.
6.4. SUBJECT
Notice of Completion — Montebella Phase 2 (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept Montebella Phase 2 Subdivision public improvements as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Tulare County Recorder's Office.
6.5. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-49 Approving Amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-49 approving an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority.
6.6. SUBJECT
Award Contract for Biosolids Removal to Holloway Environmental Solutions,
LLC (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to award a contract to Holloway Environmental Solutions, LLC for the removal of Wastewater Reclamation Facility biosolids in the amount not-to-exceed $70,000.
6.7. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-50 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Dinuba Firefighters' Association (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-50 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Dinuba Firefighters' Association.
6.8. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-51 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Dinuba Employees' Association (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-51 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Dinuba Employees' Association.
6.9. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-53 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Dinuba Police Officers' Association (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-53 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Dinuba Police Officers' Association.
6.10. SUBJECT
Addendum to the Montebella Phase 3 Subdivision Agreement for Certain Roadway Improvements (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the addendum to the Montebella Phase 3 Subdivision Agreement requiring the developer to perform the roadway and utility improvements secured through the right-of-way acquisition agreements.
6.11. SUBJECT
Sponsorship for Open Gate Ministries 51st Anniversary Dinner (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve sponsorship of $500 for Open Gate Ministries 51st Anniversary Dinner, "Imagine More!", event on October 2, 2025.
6.12. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-52 Approving the Acquisition of Property in Fee for the Montebella Phase 3 Subdivision (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-52 by one motion approving the following action:
1. Right of Way Agreements with John Howard Bridges and Pat Bridges, husband and wife as joint tenants, and John Henry Bridges, a widower; and,
2. Right of Way Agreements with Frank Velasco and Pauline Velasco, husband and wife, as joint tenants; and,
3. Authorizes the City Manager or designee to sign agreements on behalf of the City for the acquisition of property in fee, and accepts the right-of-way dedications for public street and utility purposes at the same properties.
7. WARRANT REGISTER
7.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register August 15, 22, 29, and September 5, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.1. SUBJECT
Request for co-sponsorship of Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Raisin Day Event to be held on September 26-27, 2025 (DJ)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to consider a request by the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce to co-sponsor the Raisin Day event at Rose Ann Vuich Park to be held on September 26-27, 2025.
8.2. SUBJECT
Designation of League of California Cities Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to appoint a delegate and alternate delegates(s) to vote on matters pertaining to League policy on behalf of the City of Dinuba at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting.
8.3. SUBJECT
Authorization to Purchase Equipment and Amenities for the Entertainment Plaza Renovation Project (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to authorize the Parks & Community Services Director to purchase equipment and amenities for the Entertainment Plaza Renovation Project.
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
10. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
11. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
12. 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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