October 28, 2025
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Benjamin Prado
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Bear, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Watts
1. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
1.1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - Government Code section 54956.8 Property: APNs 030-250-18 through 030-250-12. (JW) No reportable action.
1.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to GC Section 54957, Title: City Manager (CL)
No reportable action.
2. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 P.M.
2.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2.2. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Chaplain Garcia.
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Launer.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Recognition of Dinuba Youth Soccer League - Girls Team (MA) Mayro Nerio-Guerrero recognized the Dinuba Youth Soccer League Girls Team.
The Council gave words of congratulations and support.
4. NEW EMPLOYEES/PROMOTIONS
4.1. New Employee Introduction for Kianna Santana-Sanchez (SH) Parks & Community Services Director Hurtado introduced Kianna Santana-Sanchez as the new Youth Services Coordinator. Hurtado gave a brief history of Santana-Sanchez's experience.
Santan-Sanchez expressed her excitement and gratitude.
The Council welcomed Santana-Sanchez.
5. 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.
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.
None.
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 October 14, 2025.
7.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-59 Approving Fiscal Year 2025-26 Salary Schedule (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-59 Approving the Fiscal Year Salary Schedule for compliance with the Public Employee's Retirement Law.
7.3. SUBJECT
Request for Waiver of All Associated City Fees and Sponsorship for the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Car Show on Saturday, November 8, 2025 (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to consider waiver of all associated City fees and sponsorship in the amount of $2,000 for the Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Car Show on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
7.4. SUBJECT
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2025-04, Amending Title 14 of the Dinuba Municipal Code, Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24 California Code of Regulations) (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt Ordinance 2025-04, amending Title 14 of the Dinuba Municipal Code, adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations), to include the 2025 editions of the California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Wildland-Urban Interface, Historical Building, Fire, Existing Building, Green Building Standards, Referenced Standards, the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and any local amendments.
7.5. SUBJECT
Request for sponsorship of the Dinuba Emperors Baseball 2025 Annual Golf Tournament (DJ)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve "Emperor" sponsorship of $1000 for the Dinuba Emperors Baseball 2025 Annual Golf Tournament event on November 2, 2025.
7.6. SUBJECT
Ordinance No. 2025-03 – Second reading and Adoption to amend various portions of the Zoning Ordinance (Title 17) to comply with the Housing Element as well as several cleanup amendments to the code. (KSch)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt Ordinance 2025- 03 pertaining to amendments of various sections of the Zoning Ordinance to implement action plans of the Dinuba Housing Element as well as several "cleanup" amendments to correct errors and omissions related to the comprehensive update of the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance.
7.7. SUBJECT
Proclamation No. 2025-03 Woman's Club 130th Year Celebration (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Proclamation No. 2025-03 Woman's Club 130th Year Celebration.
7.8. SUBJECT
Authorization to Purchase Bobcat Skid Steer (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council to authorize the purchase of a T770 T4 Bobcat Skid Steer in the amount of $90,086 to assist with basin and alley maintenance activities.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Thusu, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: Benjamin Prado
8. WARRANT REGISTER
8.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register October 17 & October 24, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Reynosa, seconded by Council Member Launer, to approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: Benjamin Prado
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9.1. SUBJECT
Award of Contract - Dinuba Entertainment Plaza Renovation and Beautification Project (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council award the construction contract for the Dinuba Entertainment Plaza Renovation and Beautification Project to SW Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $4,358,542.88, and authorize the City Manager simultaneously to execute Change Order No. 1 in a deductive amount of $1,348,734.61 to incorporate approved value engineering measures that reduce overall project costs while maintaining the project’s design intent and functionality, resulting in a revised total contract amount of $3,009,808.27, contingent upon the negotiation and execution of a deductive Change Order No. 2, based upon additional value engineering measures which results in additional overall project cost reductions of at least $400,000.
City Engineer Watts announced that four bids were received during the bid conducted on September 17, 2025. The lowest bid was from SW Construction, Inc., for $4,358,542.88. Watts shared that the City of Dinuba was awarded a Clean California Local Grant for $2.9 million. Grant funds will be used for the Entertainment Plaza Renovation and Beautification Project.
A motion was made by Council Member Reynosa, seconded by Council Member Thusu, to award the construction contract for the Dinuba Entertainment Plaza Renovation and Beautification Project to SW Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $4,358,542.88, and to authorize the City Manager simultaneously to execute Change Order No. 1 in a deductive amount of $1,348,734.61 to incorporate approved value engineering measures that reduce overall project costs while maintaining the project’s design intent and functionality, resulting in a revised total contract amount of $3,009,808.27, contingent upon the negotiation and execution of a deductive Change Order No. 2, based upon additional value engineering measures which results in additional overall project cost reductions of at least $400,000.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: Benjamin Prado
9.2. SUBJECT
Authorization to Purchase Rose Ann Vuich Restroom and Pavilion (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council authorize the Parks Director to purchase a Restroom in amount of $231,119.00 from LB Foster and a 58' Pavilion from Superior Shades in the amount of $125,799.55.
City Engineer Watts presented the item and shared that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program community improvement income funds will be used for the purchase.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Thusu, to authorize the Parks Director to purchase a Restroom in the amount of $231,119.00 from LB Foster and a 58' Pavilion from Superior Shades in the amount of $125,799.55.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: Benjamin Prado
10. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared the community events they attended.
11. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
Assistant City Manager James shared that the Dinuba Woman's Club Anniversary event is this Thursday, October 30th, and gave an update on city lighting. James announced that City Manager Patlan will be back tomorrow. James shared that the Dinuba Emperor Band did well at the Selma Band Review.
12. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Attorney Lew shared that he will be researching SB707.
Battalion Chief Bear gave an update on the fire station remodel and fire department community events.
Chief Iriarte shared community-oriented events, including No-Shave November for Cancer awareness.
Parks & Community Director Hurtado gave an ELOP program update. Hurtado shared that the soccer playoffs are tonight and the Fall Harvest Fling is Friday. Hurtado shared that Parks is hosting the CPRS Park Rodeo event on November 20th at 8:30 am at Rose Ann Vuich Park, and the Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 6th.
City Engineer Watts shared an update on the Bonadeli Homes. Watts also shared that Englehart, and Sierra Streets will be closed this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for storm drain work. Watts gave an update on the 2025 Corridor Project.
Public Works Director Avila shared that he will be meeting with TCRTA and discussing how to make transit more efficient and update the transit development plan.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz gave an update on vacancies on the Public Safety Commission and reminded the Council of the next Council meeting scheduled for December 9th.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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