June 9, 2026
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kuldip Thusu
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Avila, Chastain, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis, Watts
1. WORK SESSION - 6:00 PM
1.1. Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA) Update (GA) Tulare County Regional Transit Agency Executive Director Derek Whining reported on the Short Range Transit Plan and Draft Service Recommendations.
2. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 PM
2.1. Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Nerio Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2.2. Invocation
The Invocation was led by Chaplain Susee.
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Launer.
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. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Leadership Class of Northern Tulare County Report of 2026 Cinco de Mayo Event (DJ)
The Leadership Northern Tulare County Class of 2026 presented a report on the 2026 Cinco de Mayo event.
5. 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.
A community member representing small businesses approached the podium to express concerns about the potential economic impact on small businesses if the Walmart gas station is approved.
A community member approached the podium to voice opposition to the Walmart gas station and to seek clarification on the approvals granted by the Planning Commission.
6. 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.
6.1. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of May 26, 2026, as presented.
6.2. SUBJECT
Request for Excused Absence Vice Mayor Benjamin Prado (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to excuse the absence of Vice Mayor Benjamin Prado from the City Council meeting of May 12, 2026.
6.3. SUBJECT
Acceptance of ADA Transition Plan Update (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council accept the City of Dinuba ADA Transition Plan Update and direct staff to utilize the Plan as a guiding document for future accessibility improvements, grant applications, capital improvement planning, and ADA compliance efforts, subject to future budget appropriations and Council authorization as required.
6.4. SUBJECT
Authorization to Award the Purchase for Replacement Headworks Influent Pumps at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council authorize the purchase of replacement headworks influent pumps for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Award to Shape Incorporated.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
7. WARRANT REGISTER
7.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register May 29, 2026 & June 5, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Reynosa, seconded by Council Member Launer, to approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1. SUBJECT
Military Equipment Use Annual Report (AB 481) (AI)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to receive public comment concerning the annual report and the funding, acquisition, and use of the equipment; review and renew DPD Policy 705 - Military Equipment; review the AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Reports for 2025; and by opting not to modify or rescind, affirm Ordinance No. 2022-05.
Sergeant Robison presented the Military Equipment Use Annual Report in accordance with Assembly Bill 481.
Mayor Nerio Guerrero opened the Public Hearing.
No comments were made.
Mayor Nerio Guerrero closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Reynosa, seconded by Vice Mayor Prado, to accept DPD Policy 705-Military Equipment and AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Reports for 2025, by opting not to modify or rescind, and affirm Ordinance No. 2022-05.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
8.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-37 Ordering the Annual Levy of Landscape and Lighting Districts Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and Resolution No. 2026-38 Approving Certification Compliance and Hold Harmless Statement (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony, close the public hearing, and take the following action by one motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-37 ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-38 approving the Compliance Certification and Hold Harmless Statement form regarding the levy and collection of assessments within the City’s landscaping and lighting assessment districts for fiscal year 2026/27.
Sr. Fiscal Analyst Lopez presented Resolution No. 2026-37, ordering the Annual Levy of Landscape and Lighting Districts Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and Resolution No, 2026-38 approving Certification Compliance and Hold Harmless Statement.
Mayor Nerio Guerrero opened the Public Hearing.
No comments were made.
Mayor Nerio Guerrero closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-37 ordering the levy and collection of assessments within the City's Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, and adopt Resolution No. 2026-38 approving the compliance Certification and Hold Harmless Statement form regarding the ley and collection of assessments within the City's landscaping and lighting assessment districts for fiscal year 2026/2027.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
8.3. SUBJECT
Application 2026-15 - General Plan and rezone of 2± acre site at 6766 W.
Avenue 408 Kamm Ave. (KSch)
RECOMMENDATION
Council conduct a hearing to receive input from the public concerning Application No. 2026-15, close the hearing and take the following action by one motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-36 (Attachment "A") amending the General Plan Land Use Map from “Public/Semi-Public" to "Low Density Residential."
2. Introduce and conduct the first reading, waive reading in full, of Ordinance No. 2026-11 (Attachment "B") amending the City of Dinuba Zoning Map from "RCO” (Resource Conservation) to "RA" (Residential Acreage).
City Planner Schoettler presented application 2026-15 - General Plan and rezoning of a 2+ acre site at 6766 W. Avenue 405 (Kamm Avenue). Schoettler reported that the Planning Commission approved the item at their last meeting.
Mayor Nerio Guerrero opened the Public Hearing.
No comments were made.
Mayor Nerio Guerrero then closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-36 amending the General Plan Land Use Map from "Public/Semi-Public" to "Low Density Residential", and conduct the first reading, waive reading in full, of Ordinance No. 2026-11 amending the City of Dinuba Zoning Map from "RCO" (Resource Conservation) to "RA" (Residential Acreage), with the condition that, during the sale of the property, it is specified that the location would not be able to receive city services. As a result, it will require either the drilling of the existing well or an above-ground potable water source.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
8.4. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-35 Adopting Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and Approving Adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget; and Resolution 2026-26 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 GANN Appropriations Limit (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct a public hearing and take the following actions by separate motions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 establishing the Appropriations (GANN) Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
Administrative Service Director Solis presented Resolution No. 2026-35 approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget, and Resolution No. 2026-26 establishing the Appropriations (GANN) Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Mayor Nerio Guerrero opened the Public Hearing.
No comments were made.
Mayor Nerio Guerrero closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to adopt Resolution No.2026-35 approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program and adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to adopt Resolution No. 3026-26 establishing the Appropriations (GANN) Limit for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9.1. SUBJECT
Consider proposed Pavement Cut Ordinance for Work within the Public Right-of-Way (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council receive information regarding a proposed Pavement Cut Ordinance and provide direction to staff regarding preparation of a final ordinance for future City Council consideration and adoption.
City Engineer Watts presented details about the proposed Pavement Cut Ordinance and requested guidance from the Council for preparing an ordinance for future adoption.
The Council approved proceeding with the preparation of the ordinance.
9.2. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-39 Authorizing the Purchase of Utility Service Trucks for Public Works and Parks Departments (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 authorizing the purchase of six (6) Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Service Work Trucks with Utility Beds for the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments from Ed Dena’s Auto Center as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder following application of the City's local preference allowance, and authorize the City Manager to proceed with Stone Chevrolet as the second lowest responsive and responsible bidder, or subsequently Hedrick’s Chevrolet should the selected vehicles become unavailable prior to purchase.
Administrative Services Director Solis requested that the Council approve Resolution No. 2026-39 for the purchase of six utility service trucks for the Public Works and Parks Departments.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to approve Resolution No. 2026-39 to authorize the purchase of six utility service trucks for the Public Works and Parks Departments.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Linda Launer
Absent: Kuldip Thusu
10. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared the community events and meetings they attended.
11. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
City Manager Patlan reported meeting with Ridge Creek Golf Course General Manager Robb Palmgrento to plan the 1st Annual Corvette for Vets Car Show scheduled for September 12, 2026, to benefit the Dinuba Veterans Memorial Wall.
12. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Assistant City Manager James shared that Good Morning Dinuba will take place at Ridge Creek Golf Course tomorrow.
City Engineer Watts gave an update on Grant applications and ongoing projects.
Public Works Director Avila thanked Alta Historical Society for the luncheon they provided for the Public Works and Parks staff.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz shared that accommodations have been made for the council to attend the League Conference on September 23–25, 2026.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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