February 10, 2026
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, Lew, Solis, Watts
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 Garcia.
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. 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.
4. 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.
4.1. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of January 27, 2026
4.2. SUBJECT
Dinuba Woman's Club Request for Sponsorship for their 2026 Annual Fundraising Event (DJ)
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve the sponsorship amount of $500 Gold Sponsorship for the Dinuba Woman's Club fundraising event scheduled to take place on March 8, 2025.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, second by Vice Mayor Prado, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented..
Ayes: Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Prado, Thusu, Launer
Absent: None
5. WARRANT REGISTER
5.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register January 23, 30 & February 6, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Council Member Reynosa, to approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Prado, Thusu, Launer
Absent: None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1. SUBJECT
Public hearing for adoption of amendments to the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Dinuba Municipal Code) related to "By-Right Housing" and "Replacement Housing". These actions are to implement action plans of the Dinuba Housing Element. (Ksch)
RECOMMENDATION
Council conduct a hearing to receive testimony concerning amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, close the hearing and take the following action by one motion:
1. Introduce and conduct the first reading, waive reading in full, of Attachment "A": Ordinance No. 2026-02, amending text of Title 17 (Zoning) to incorporate standards regarding "By-Right Housing" and "Replacement Housing".
City Planner Schoettler presented the amendments to the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance related to "By-Right Housing" and "Replacement Housing." Schoettler stated that the Planning Commission approved the item on February 3, 2026.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero opened the public hearing.
No public comments were received.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Council Member Thusu, to adopt the amendments to the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Dinuba Municipal Code) related to "By-Right Housing" and "Replacement Housing ".
Ayes: Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Prado, Thusu, Launer
Absent: None
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7.1. SUBJECT
2026 Capital Improvement Project Update (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council receive and accept the report outlining anticipated 2026 infrastructure projects throughout the City of Dinuba. No action is required at this time.
City Engineer Watts presented the Capital Improvement Project Update.
7.2. SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2025 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and accept the City of Dinuba Cash and Investment report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025/26.
Administrative Services Director Solis presented the Cash and Investment Report.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, second by Council Member Thusu, to accept the City of Dinuba Cash and Investment report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025/26.
Ayes: Nerio-Guerrero, Reynosa, Prado, Thusu, Launer
Absent:
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared the community events and meetings they attended.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
None.
10. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Attorney Lew reminded staff and council of the importance of maintaining accuracy and completeness when filing out the Form 700.
Fire Chief Chastain provided an update on the abandoned residential structure fire that occurred earlier in the day.
Parks & Community Services Director Hurtado reported receiving over 200 applications for the Grounds Maintenance Worker I recruitment. Hurtado informed council that a Clerical Assistant had been hired for the Senior Center, and Human Resources conducted the interviews earlier today for the Assistant Recreation Leader position.
Hurtado also shared that the Senior Center would be hosting its Valentine's party later this week.
City Engineer Watts reported that the Bike Rodeo held last Saturday had good participation. Watts also stated that the next Bike Rodeo is scheduled for February 21st.
Public Works Director Avila informed the council that the Code Enforcement staff returned to work on Monday.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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