Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 6:00 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.
Vice Mayor Benjamin Prado will be participating via teleconference from the following location, which will be open and accessible to the public: 1360 E. Akers Way, Dinuba, CA 93618 Members of the public will have the opportunity to participate and provide public comment from this location.
1. WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
1.1. The Social - Top Tracer Concept
2. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 PM
2.1. Welcome and Call to Order
2.2. Invocation
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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).
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.
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 April 14, 2026, as presented.
5.2. SUBJECT
Dinuba Lion's Club Request for Sponsorship for their 2026 'Western Americana Troubadour' Event (DJ)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the sponsorship amount of $1,000 Gold Sponsorship for the Dinuba Lion's Club 'Western Americana Troubadour' Ed Smither memorial dinner and fundraising event scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026.
5.3. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-21 Authorizing Submittal of a Regional Surface Transportation Exchange Program Claim for FY 2025-26 (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 authorizing the Public Works Director to submit a claim to the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) to exchange the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds for State Highway Account Funds in the estimated amount of $178,615.
5.4. SUBJECT
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2026-06, Amending Chapter 5.34 and Chapter 1.18 of the Municipal Code Regarding Fireworks and Fireworks Citations (GC)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to waive reading in full and approve Ordinance No. 2026-06 amending Chapter 5.34 and Chapter 1.18 of the Municipal Code regarding fireworks and fireworks citations.
5.5. SUBJECT
Fee Waiver for "Day of Community" Event at the Parks & Community Services Department hosted by The Hulsey Network (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the use of the multipurpose room at the Dinuba Parks & Community Services Department for The Hulsey Network to host it's 2nd Annual "Day of Community" event and approve the waiver of facility rental and staff supervision fees.
5.6. SUBJECT
Agreement with the Dinuba Unified School District for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Funding (ELOP) for the City of Dinuba After School Program for FY 2026/27 (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with the Dinuba Unified School District for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) grant funding in the amount of $598,942.
5.7. SUBJECT
Agreement between the City of Dinuba and Dinuba Unified School District for Senior Meals 2026 (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the agreement with Dinuba Unified School District for the Senior Meals Program in the amount of $158,325 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
5.8. SUBJECT
Leadership Northern Tulare County Co-Sponsorship of Annual Cinco de Mayo Event, April 30-May 3, 2026 (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve co-sponsorship of the Cinco de Mayo event at Rose Ann Vuich Park on April 30-May 3, 2026, and the parade downtown on May 2, 2026, hosted by the Leadership Class of Northern Tulare County.
5.9. SUBJECT
Approve First Amendment to Tulare County Agreement No. 32248 for the Probation Department Non-Custody Intake Program (AI)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the First Amendment to Tulare County Agreement No. 32248 for the Probation Department Non-Custody Intake Program for fiscal year 2026-27 and authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute the agreement.
6. WARRANT REGISTER
6.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register April 17 & 24, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. SUBJECT
Annual Review and Adjustment to Fees, Charges and Fines (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-20 implementing the recommended fees and fines effective July 1, 2026.
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.1. SUBJECT
Notice of Completion - Dinuba Fire Station Remodel Project (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the Dinuba Fire Station Remodel Project as complete and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the Tulare County Recorder's Office.
8.2. SUBJECT
Declaration of Emergency and Authorization to Proceed with Railroad Crossing Repair (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
By one motion, adopt the following actions:
1. Declare that an emergency exists related to the railroad crossing repair; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to suspend normal purchasing procedures in accordance with Resolution 2023-03 and proceed with the necessary work without formal bidding; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to complete the emergency repair.
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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