December 9, 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, 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 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. City of Dinuba Youth Soccer Championship Teams Recognition (SH) The Dinuba City Youth Soccer Championship teams were recognized, and the council expressed congratulations and support.
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.
Salvador Cisneros approached the podium about a concern with his HOA.
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 October 28, 2025, and November 5, 2025.
5.2. SUBJECT
Request for Excused Absence Vice Mayor Benjamin Prado (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to excuse the absence of Vice Mayor Benjamin Prado from the City Council meeting of October 28, 2025.
5.3. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025-60 Authorizing Acceptance of 2024 CalHome Conditional Award (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council by one motion take the following action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-60 approving the acceptance of the conditional award for a First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance Program in the amount of $500,000 and the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Assistance Program in the amount of $500,000 from the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) CalHome Program; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents and any amendments thereto.
5.4. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2025–61 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Randle Communications for Revenue-Seeking Analysis (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2025-61 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Randle Communications in an amount not to exceed $47,000 for revenue-seeking analysis and strategic consulting services.
5.5. SUBJECT
Approved Amended Agreement for the Campus-Based Peace Officers Agreement between the City of Dinuba and the Dinuba Unified School District to include the addition of two (2) part-time Community Service Officers for FY 2025-26 (DJ)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve an amendment to the Campus-Based Peace Officers Agreement with the Dinuba Unified School District to include the addition of two (2) part-time Community Service Officers for the 2024-25 school year and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
5.6. SUBJECT
Annual Report on Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the annual report for Community Facilities District No. 2018- 1 for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025.
5.7. SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2025/26 First Quarter Financial Report (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the financial report for the first quarter of the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
5.8. SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and accept the City of Dinuba Cash and Investment report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025/26.
5.9. SUBJECT
Reappointment to Planning Commission (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to reappoint commissioner Tim Conklin to the Planning Commission for an additional three (3) year term, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded 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 October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 25 & December 5, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Reynosa, seconded by Vice Mayor Prado, to review the Warrant Register and approve as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. SUBJECT
Development Impact Fee Annual Report for FY 2024/25 (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Development Impact Fee Annual Report and file the report with the Office of the City Clerk.
Anna Santillan, Fiscal Analyst I presented the FY 2024/2025 Development Impact Fee Annual Report.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Cervantes approached the podium to ask for a copy of the report. Fiscal Analyst Santillan provided Cervantes with a hard copy.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to file the report with the Office of the City Clerk.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
7.2. SUBJECT
Public hearing for approval of a Tentative Subdivision Map to create 167 single-family residential lots on approximately 44 acres located north of Nebraska Avenue and east of Alta Avenue consisting of Assessor Parcel Numbers 013-050-072, 013-050-073, 013-050-074, and 013-050-013 (Ksch)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct a public hearing and take the following action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-62 approving adoption of an environmental finding for the project; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-63 approving a Tentative Subdivision Map to create 167 single-family residential lots.
Karl Schoettler, City Planner presented the tentative subdivision map for 167 singlefamily residential lots on approximately 44 acres north of Nebraska Avenue and East of Alta Avenue. Schoettler shared that the plans were approved by the Planning Commission on November 4, 2025.
Council Member Launer expressed concerns regarding the small lot sizes, the traffic on Nebraska Avenue, and the associated noise.
Council Member Reynosa inquired about who would be responsible for widening Nebraska Avenue. City Engineer Watts explained that impact fees could potentially cover some of the costs.
Council Member Launer asked if fees would be collected to improve Nebraska Park.
City Manager Patlan responded that the builder could be requested to enhance Nebraska Park instead of constructing a new park within the subdivision.
Vice Mayor Prado would like to see larger lot sizes.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Cervantes approached the podium to comment on investment challenges.
Scott Harness approached the podium and advised that he represents the owners and shared that he supports the project.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero closed the Public Hearing.
Mayro Nerio-Guerrero Reopened Public Hearing.
Robert Cervantes approached the podium to share his opinion on the lot size.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-62 approving the adoption of an environmental finding for the project.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to adopt Resolution 2025-63 approving a Tentative Subdivision Map to create 167 single-family residential lots with a minimum size of 6,500 square feet, with attention to traffic-calming measures and a minimum home size of 1,650 square feet.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.1. SUBJECT
Award of Contract - 2025 Corridor Improvements Project (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to award the contract for the 2025 Corridor Improvements Project to Don Berry Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,296,501.60 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract documents.
Jason Watts, City Engineer reported that the contract for the 2025 Corridor Improvements Project received eight bid proposals. The lowest responsive base bid of $4,296,501.60 was received from Don Berry Construction Inc. Watts asks that the Council award the contract to Don Berry Construction Inc., for $4,296,501.60 plus the added alternates #1, 3, and 5.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Prado, seconded by Council Member Launer, to award the contract for the 2025 Corridor Improvements Project to Don Berry Construction Inc., in the amount of $4,296,501.60, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract documents.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
8.2. SUBJECT
Review of Outside Agency Boards and Committees Appointments (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review current outside committee assignments and adjust appointments as necessary.
City Clerk/Human Resources Alaniz reviewed the current outside committee assignments.
Council Member Reynosa was appointed to the Alta Health Care District Committee.
Council Member Launer reported that the Kings Tulare Area Agency on Aging is no longer active.
Vice Mayor Prado was selected to be a secondary for the South San Joaquin Air Pollution Board.
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared about community events and meetings they have attended.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
City Manager Patlan shared details of the League of Cities Annual Holiday party, the City Employee Christmas Luncheon, and the Chamber's Round Table at the Rose Cafe.
11. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Fire Chief Chastain gave an update on the staffing and the Firehouse remodel.
Police Chief Iriarte gave an update on staffing.
City Engineer Watts provided an update on construction on Alta Avenue, the Entertainment Plaza, and Empire Estates. Watts anticipates that Sierra will be open in a few weeks.
Public Works Director Avila gave a staffing update and shared that street lights on Nebraska will be installed next week.
Assistant City Manager James reported that he will be going on vacation.
Administrative Services Director Solis shared a recruitment update for the part-time billing clerk, and that staff is busy with the audit.
City Clerk/Human Resources Alaniz gave an update on Commission vacancies.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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IMPACT FEES
New SFD Fees
Police Facilities Impact Fee Adopted April 22, 2025
Cost per Occupancy 2023-224 Adopted 20224-25 Adopted
Land Use Resident or
Worker
Factor Fee Fee % Change
Residential
Single-Family $288.55 4.1 $1,196.07 $1,196.07 0%
Multi-Family $288.55 3.29 $959.77 $959.77 0%
Mobile Home $288.55 2 $583.45 $583.45 0%
Nonresidential (in 1,000 sq. ft. units)
Office $69.25 4 $280.05 $280.05 0%
Retail/Commercial $69.25 2.22 $155.43 $155.43 0%
Industrial/Warehouse $69.25 $70.01 $70.01 0%
Fire Protection
Land Use Cost per Occupancy 2023-224 Adopted 20224-25 Adopted % Change Capita
Residential
Single-Family $378.64 4.1 $1,569.50 $1,569.50 0%
Multi-Family $378.64 3.29 $1,259.42 $1,259.42 0%
Mobile Home $378.64 2 $765.61 $765.61 0%
Nonresidential (in 1,000 sq. ft. units)
Office $90.87 4 $367.49 $367.49 0%
Commercial/Retail $90.87 2.22 $203.96 $203.96 0%
Industrial/Warehouse $90.87 1 $91.87 $91.87 0%
Parks
Dwelling Unit Type Cost
per Capita
Occupancy 2023-24 Adopted
Fee
2024-25 Adopted
Fee
% Change
Single-Family $1,264.55 4.1 $3,145.00 $4,376.06 0%
Multi-Family $1,264.55 3.29 $2,524.00 $2,524.00 0%
Mobile Home $1,264.55 2 $1,534.00 $1.534.00 0%
Transportation
Land Use Cost per Trip Trips per Unit 2023-224 Adopted 20224-25 Adopted % Change Fee Fee
Residential (in units)
Single-Family $1,101.17 9.6 $6,533.00 $9,167.15 0%
Multi-Family $1,101.17 6.7 $4,475.00 $4,475 00 0%
Mobile Home $1,101.17 5 $3,340.00 $3,340.00 0%
Nonresidential (in 1,000 sq. ft. units)
Office $1,101.17 7.7 $8,572.28 $8,572.28 0%
Commercial/Retail $1,101 17 12.9 $14,360.35 $14,360.35 0% Industrial/Warehouse $1,101.17 5 $5,566.41 $5,566.41 0% Attachment 'A'
IMPACT FEES
Wastewater
Land Use Wastewater 2023-224 Adopted 20224-25 Adopted % Change Demand Factor Fee Fee
Residential, per unit
Single-Family 1 $1,730.00 $2,427.54 0%
Multi-Family 0.81 $1,384.00 $1,384.00 0%
Mobile Home 0.54 $848.00 $848.00 0%
Nonresidential, per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area
Office 0.18 $519.11 $519.11 0%
Commercial/Retail 0.12 $346.08 $346.08 0%
Industrial/Warehouse 0.26 $749.82 $749.82 0%
Water
Land Use Wastewater 2023-224 Adopted 20224-25 Adopted % Change Demand Factor Fee Fee
Residential
Single-Family 1 $2,005.00 $2,813.44 0%
Multi-Family 0 81 $1,036.00 $1,036.00 0%
Mobile Home 0 54 $622.00 $622.00 0%
Nonresidential. per 1.000 sa. ft. of floor area
Office 0.31 $968.82 $968.82 0%
Commercial/Retail 0.25 $801.78 $801.78 0%
Industrial/Warehouse 0.31 $968.82 $968.82 0%
Storm Drain
Land Use 2023-224 Adopted 20224-25 Adopted % Change
Fee Fee
Residential. per unit
Single-Family $1,387.00 $1,946.24 0%
Multi-Family $385.00 $385.00 0%
Mobile Home $578.00 $578.00 0%
Nonresidential. per 1 000 sa. ft. of floor area
Office $1,061.43 $1,061.43 0%
Commercial/Retail $769.54 $769 54 0%
Industrial/Warehouse $530.72 $530.72 0%
Attachment 'B'
CITY OF DINUBA
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT
FY 2024/25
Water SDC Fund Sewer SDC Fund
Fund 250 Fund 251
Actual Actual
2024/25 2024/25
$561,693 $165,109
Interest Earnings 23,231 Interest Earnings 9,497
Developer Fees 101,279 Developer Fees 6,775
$124,510 $16,272
Expenditures:
Transfer Out - Water Capital Projects-Well 21 79,132 Transfer Out- Swr Debt (2012WRB) 99,999 Transfer Out - Water Debt 87,075
Water Master Plan 98,417
$264,624 $99,999
Ending Fund Balance $421,579 Ending Fund Balance 81,382 Transportation SDC Fund
Fund 252
Actual Actual
2024/25 2024/25
($31,983) $239,959
Interest Earnings 50 Interest Earnings 10,736
Developer Fees 18,005 Developer Fees 113,028
Transfer In- Trasportation Operating 13,928 $123,764
Advance- General fund (Alta/Kamm loan) 1,000,000
$1,031,983
Expenditures:
New Body Cameras 28,276
Transfer Out - Trans Con (Alta/Kamm Exp) 1,000,000 Transfer out- Capital Facilities(Breakroom Exp) 46,585 $1,000,000 $74,861
Ending Fund Balance $0 Ending Fund Balance $288,862
Beginning Fund Balance 07/1/2024 Beginning Fund Balance 07/1/2024 Fund 253
Revenues:
Expenditures:
Expenditures:
Beginning Fund Balance 07/1/2024
Revenues:
Revenues:
Revenues:
Police Fund
Beginning Fund Balance 07/1/2024
CITY OF DINUBA
Actual Actual
2024/25 2024/25
$64,830 $20,411
Interest Earnings 3,210 Interest Earnings 960
Developer Fees 36,466 Developer Fees 9,861
$39,676 $10,821
Expenditures: Expenditures:
Centennial Park Concept Plans 12,020 0
Transfer Out- Facilities Cap Proj (Vicaya Park) 83,305
$95,325 $0
Ending Fund Balance $9,180 Ending Fund Balance $31,232
Fire Impact Fees
Fund 256
Actual
2024/25
Beginning Fund Balance 07/1/2024 $458,980
Revenues:
Interest Earnings 24,775
Developer Fees 148,311
$173,086
Expenditures:
$0
Ending Fund Balance $632,066
Storm Drain Fund
Fund 255
Parks Fund
Beginning Fund Balance 07/1/2024
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT
FY 2024/25
Beginning Fund Balance 07/1/2024
Fund 254
Revenues: Revenues: