February 24, 2026
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kuldip Thusu
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano
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 Vice Mayor Prado.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.1. Dinuba Police Community Volunteers In-Kind Service Check Presentation to City Council (TA)
The Dinuba Police Community Volunteers presented an In-Kind Service check totaling 773.50 in-kind service hours, for a total of $31,048.29 cost savings to the City of Dinuba. Lieutenant Ashford briefly shared the Dinuba Police Community Volunteers' community involvement.
The Council gave words of support.
3. 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.
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.
None.
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 February 10, 2026, as presented.
5.2. SUBJECT
Second reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-02 implementing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning "By-Right Housing" and "Replacement Housing" (KSch)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-02 pertaining to amendments to the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance to implement action plans of the Dinuba Housing Element concerning "By-Right Housing" and "Replacement Housing" standards.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Prado, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to review and approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
6. WARRANT REGISTER
6.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register February 13 & 20, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to approve the Warrant Register.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
7. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared about the meetings and community events they have attended.
8. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
Assistant City Manager James shared that the City is applying for $15 million in grants.
9. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Fire Chief Chastain gave a departmental recruitment update.
Police Chief Iriarte gave a departmental recruitment update.
Parks & Community Services Director Hurtando gave an update on the community outreach event and the baseball season. Hurtado gave a new hire update and shared that the Entertainment Plaza project is ongoing. Hurtado shared upcoming events, including Spring Fling and the Brew Fest.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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