Tuesday, May 26, 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.
1. CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
1.1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (LP) Potential Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d); Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
1.2. Conference With Real Property Negotiators (LP)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 6766 Avenue 408
Agency Negotiators: Luis Patlan, Daniel James
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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. Tulare County Tobacco Prevention Program (DJ)
5. NEW EMPLOYEES/PROMOTIONS
5.1. Introduction of new Community Service Officer TPT, Jorge Zepeda (AI)
5.2. Introduction of new Community Service Officer TPT, Jeanette Garcia (AI)
5.3. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Officer, Keng Vang (AI)
5.4. Introduction and Oath of Office for Police Officer, Melanie Flores (AI)
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 May 12, 2026, as presented.
8.2. SUBJECT
Authorization to Award Professional Services Contract for On-Call Engineering Services (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to authorize the City Manager, or Public Works Director, to execute Professional Services Agreements for engineering services with 4Creeks, Inc. as the City's primary consulting engineer and Vanir Construction Management and Black Water Consulting Engineers as specialty on-call engineers.
8.3. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-32 Authorization to Execute a Measure R Program Supplement Agreement for the 2026 Corridor Improvements Project (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve Resolution No. 2026-32 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Measure R Program Supplement for the 2026 Corridor Improvements Project in the amount of $4 million.
8.4. SUBJECT
Authorization to Award Professional Services Agreement to Black Water Consulting Engineers for the Sewer Master Plan and Sewer Management Plan Update (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council by one motion:
1. Approve the selection of Black Water Consulting Engineers to complete the City’s Sewer Master Plan and Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager or the Public Works Director to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Black Water Consulting Engineers for an amount not to exceed $308,999.
8.5. SUBJECT
Ordinance No. 2026-09 – Second reading and Adoption to change the zoning for the Hernandez site (42778 N. Alta) (KSch))
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt Ordinance 2026-09 (Attachment "A") pertaining to an amendment of the zoning on a 0.12± acre parcel on the east side of N. Alta Avenue between Griggs Avenue and Union Avenue.
8.6. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-33 Renewal of Delegation of Investment Authority to Meeder Public Funds (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2026-33 renewing the delegation of investment authority to Meeder Public Funds for a one-year term pursuant to California Government Code Section 53607.
8.7. SUBJECT
Approval of Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Dinuba and Braulio Rodriguez for APN: 017-182-016 (DJ)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve a Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement for residential zoned property (APN: 017-182-016) between the City of Dinuba and Braulio Rodriguez for the development of a six-unit apartment project.
8.8. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-34 Authorizing Submittal of Alternative Vehicle Grant Application to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 authorizing staff to submit an application to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) for grant funds of up to $100,000 to purchase new alternative fuel vehicles.
9. WARRANT REGISTER
9.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register May 15, & 22, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1. SUBJECT
City Vacancies Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct a public hearing on position vacancies pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561.
10.2. SUBJECT
Amendment to Dinuba Municipal Code Subsection 9.48.050 Concerning Park Operating Hours.(SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct a public hearing introducing and conducting the first reading, waive reading in full, of Ordinance No. 2026-10 to approve an amendment to the Dinuba Municipal Code concerning park closing hours.
11. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
12. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
13. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
14. 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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