Tuesday, May 12, 2026 / 5:30 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. CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
1.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (JW) Potential Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d); Number of Potential Cases: Three (3)
2. WORK SESSION - 5:45 PM
2.1. Presentation of Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 (KS)
3. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 PM
3.1. Welcome and Call to Order
3.2. Invocation
3.3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Roosevelt School Spelling Bee (MA)
5. NEW EMPLOYEES/PROMOTIONS
5.1. Introduction of Paramedic Brian Henderson (GC)
5.2. Introduction of EMT Caden Reddell (GC)
5.3. Introduction and Oath of Office for Firefighter/Paramedic Justin Shanen (GC)
6. 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).
7. 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.
8. 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.
8.1. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of April 28, 2026, as presented.
8.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-12, Authorization to withdraw as Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for the Mobilehome Parks Act and Special Occupancy Parks Act (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2026-12 withdrawing as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for the Mobilehome Parks Act and Special Occupancy Parks Act pursuant to Title 25, California Code of Regulations Section 1005.5, and directing the transition of enforcement responsibilities to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
8.3. SUBJECT
Proclamation 2026-01 - National Public Works Week (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Proclamation No. 2026-01 recognizing National Public Works Week from May 17 through May 23, 2026.
8.4. SUBJECT
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-28 related to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Elections (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to take the following action by one motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-28 ordering even-year City Council Elections; Consolidation of Elections and Specifications of the Election Order; and specific services rendered to the City.
8.5. SUBJECT
Initiation of Proceedings and Intent for the Annual Levy of Landscaping and Lighting Districts Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council to take the following action by one motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 initiating proceedings for the annual levy and collection of assessments and ordering the preparation of the Annual Report for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-23 approving the Annual Report for the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24 declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and setting the time and the place for the public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessments.
8.6. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-25, Authorizing the Dinuba Fire Department to Access State and Federal Level Summary Criminal History Information (GC)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 authorizing the Dinuba Fire Department to request and receive state and federal level summary criminal history information, including fingerprint-based Live Scan background checks, for the purpose of evaluating applicants for employment and volunteer service.
8.7. SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Cash and Investment Report for the Quarter Ending March 30, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and accept the City of Dinuba Cash and Investment report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025/26.
8.8. SUBJECT
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Third Quarter Financial Report (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to accept the financial report for the third quarter ending March 31, 2026, for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
8.9. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-27 Approving the Annual Amendment to the Investment Policy (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve amendments to update the City’s Investment Policy and to reflect updates based on the recommendations of the California Debt and Investment Advisory Committee (CDIAC).
9. WARRANT REGISTER
9.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register May 1 & 8, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1.Application 2026-10 (Zone Change and General Plan Amendment at 42778 N. Alta Avenue) (Sch)
11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11.1.SUBJECT
SS4A. HSIP, and ATP Grant Discussions (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council, by one motion, authorize staff to prepare and submit applications for the Active Transportation Program (ATP), Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), and Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for eligible projects that improve pedestrian, bicycle, and overall roadway safety within the City, and approve the proposed project corridors and improvements identified by staff for inclusion in these applications.
12. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
13. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
14. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
15. 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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