June 23, 2026
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Avila, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Patlan, Solis
1. WORK SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
1.1. Second Fire Station (GC)
Fire Chief Chastain presented the design for the second Fire Station to the Council for their direction. Three designs were submitted, with the Council favoring design 3 first, followed by design 1.
1.2. Future City Hall (DJ)
Assistant City Manager James presented the proposed future City Hall, including two elevations for the Council's guidance. The presentation was for informational purposes only.
2. OPENING CEREMONIES - 6:30 P.M.
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 Garcia.
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Parks & Community Serices Director Hurtado.
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. 2026 Dinuba Youth Baseball & Softball Champions Recognition (SH) The 2026 Dinuba Youth Baseball and Softball Champions were recognized.
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.
Felipe Martinez approached the podium to recognize the Police Department for its proactive efforts in the community.
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 June 9, 2026, as presented.
6.2. SUBJECT
Proclamation 2026-02 Declaring July as "Parks Make Life Better! ® Month" (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Proclamation No. 2026-02 declaring July as "Parks Make Life Better! ® Month" in the City of Dinuba.
6.3. SUBJECT
Approval of the Campus-Based Peace Officers Agreement Between the City of Dinuba and the Dinuba Unified School District for the School Resource Officers & Temporary Part-Time Community Service Officers Partnership for FY 2026-27 (AI)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the Campus-Based Peace Officers Agreement with the Dinuba Unified School District, which consists of two (2) School Resource Officers and two (2) temporary part-time Community Service Officers for the 2026-27 school year, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
6.4. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026–42 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with CivicPlus for website development, hosting, and management (DJ)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2026-42 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CivicPlus for website development, hosting, and management.
6.5. SUBJECT
Waiver of Park Rental Fees at Rose Ann Vuich Park for Dinuba Police Officers Association's Rib Cook-Off Event (SH)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve the use of Rose Ann Vuich Park by the Dinuba Police Officers Association for their Rib Cook-Off event and waive the park rental fees in the amount of $234.
6.6. SUBJECT
Ordinance No. 2026-11 – Second reading and Adoption to change the zoning for the site at 6676 W. Ave. 408 (KSch))
RECOMMENDATION
Council to conduct the second reading, waive reading in full, and adopt Attachment “A” (Ordinance 2026-11) pertaining to an amendment of the zoning on a 2-acre portion of a 31-acre parcel located on the north side of Avenue 408 (Kamm Avenue) approximately 1,250 feet west of Road 70, on a portion of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant site.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Prado, seconded by Council Member Launer, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
7. WARRANT REGISTER
7.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register June 12 & 19, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, seconded by Council Member Reynosa, to approve the Warrant Register as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.1. SUBJECT
Potential Sales Tax Measure to provide ongoing funding for capital projects, public safety, park improvements, and other quality of life improvements (DJ)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council consider the following actions regarding a potential sales tax ballot measure:
1. Take no action at this time.
2. Revisit the ballot measure in 2028, or
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-41, Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Dinuba a Measure Proposing a Three-Quarter Cent (0.75%) General Transaction and Use Tax; Authorizing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; and Directing the City Clerk to Perform All Acts Required by Law in Connection with the Conduct of Said Election at the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election; and, Adopt Resolution No. 2026–40 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Randle Communications for Public Education and Outreach.
Administrative Services Director Solis presented the Sales Tax Measure to provide ongoing funding for capital projects, public safety, park improvements, and other quality-of-life initiatives.
The Sales Tax Measure was presented for the Council's direction.
City Attorney Lew presented updated language for Resolution 2026-41 to the Council and the public for the official record, as detailed below.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-41
WHEREAS, the city proposes to establish a general purposes Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) in the amount of a three-quarter cent (3/4¢) as directed by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the proposed, locally enacted Sales Tax measure is projected to generate general fund revenue of approximately $3,400,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, the proposed measure shall be voted on by qualified voters of the City, at the November 3, 2026, the date of the statewide general election; and
DINUBA ESSENTIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND IMPROVEMENTS MEASURE YES
Shall the measure maintaining 911 emergency response, crime investigation; retaining/attracting well-trained
firefighters/police/paramedics; repairing potholes/streets/alleys; addressing homelessness; keeping public areas/parks safe/clean/wellmaintained; retaining/attracting local businesses; maintaining youth recreation programs and senior services, other general city services; establishing a ¾¢ sales tax, providing approximately $3,400,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring public spending disclosure, audits, all funds locally controlled, be adopted?
NO
ORDINANCE NO., Exhibit A
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 3.13 TO TITLE 3 OF THE DINUBA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE QUARTER PERCENT (.75 CENT) GENERAL
PURPOSES TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
Section 6313.160 — Removed
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, seconded by Council Member Thusu, to adopt Resolution 2026-41 as amended and revised, Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the City of Dinuba a Measure Proposing a Three-Quarter Cent (0.75%) General Transaction and Use Tax; Authorizing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis; and Directing the City Clerk to Perform All Acts Required by Law in Connection with the Conduct of Said Election at the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election; and, adopt Resolution No. 2026–40 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Randle Communications for Public Education and Outreach.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
8.2. SUBJECT
Cancellation of City Council meetings of July 28, 2026, August 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to consider cancellation of the regular City Council meetings scheduled for July 28, 2026, August 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026.
Billing Supervisor/Deputy City Clerk Montejano asked the Council to consider the cancellation of the regular City Council meetings scheduled for July 28, 2026, and August 25, 2026, due to summer vacations and other conflicts, and September 22, 2026, due to the attendance of Council members at the Annual League of California Cities Conference.
A motion was made by Council Member Reynosa, seconded by Council Member Thusu, to approve the cancellation of the regular City Council meetings scheduled for July 28, 2026, August 25, 2026, and September 22, 2026.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared community events and meetings they attended.
10. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
City Manager Patlan had no new updates to share.
11. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Police Chief Iriarte provided an update on staffing.
Public Works Director Avila shared updates on projects and grant applications.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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