CITY OF DINUBA – Walmart Gas Station CUP 17
Based on the analysis provided above, the Project is not expected to have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The Project is proposed on an infill site within an existing developed commercial area and there are no unusual circumstances with regard to the site, its location, or surroundings. The proposed fueling station is a use that is permitted through approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the Community Commercial land use designation and C-3 (Community Commercial) zoning district. Since the Project's surrounding area is largely developed and the proposed use is consistent with the applicable land use designation and zoning regulations, there is no reasonable possibility that the activity would have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
d) Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway.
According to the California State Scenic Highway System Map, the Project is not located near a State-designated scenic highway and therefore, the Project would not damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway.
e) Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. The Project is not located on a site that is included in any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
A search of the California Department of Toxic Substance Control’s EnviroStor database 2 and the State Water Resources Control Board’s GeoTracker database3 reveal no hazardous material release sites on the Project site. Thus, no impact would occur. f) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
According to the Dinuba General Plan, there are no local, state, or federal designated historical resources on the Project site or within the Project Area (i.e., ½-mile radius).
Overall, the Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and policies as well as the applicable zoning designation and regulations. It occurs within city limits on an approximately two-acre project site within an existing urbanized area. The Project site is a highly disturbed commercial property with no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. Further, the Project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. As such, the proposed Project is not expected to have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 – Infill Development Projects) has been prepared for the Project. 2 California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Envirostor. Accessed July 01, 2026, https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/
3 California State Water Resources Control Board. GeoTracker. Accessed July 01, 2026, https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/
Attachment “E”: Pump Canopy Façade Design
Attachment “F” (Kiosk Façade Design)
City Council Staff Report
Department: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE July 14, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From:
By:
Subject: 2025-26 Year-End Review (LP)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council to receive the annual Year-End Review.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Year-End Review provides highlights of some of the major projects and activities completed or in progress in fiscal year 2025/26. As reflected in the Year-End video, the City has had another productive year with several residential developments in progress or approved, major road projects under construction and planned, new parks completed, grants awarded and pending, and vacant positions filled. The Dinuba Team continues to do an outstanding job working toward the City Council goals.
OUTSTANDING ISSUES:
None.
DISCUSSION:
The City has had another productive year. The memorandum enclosed herein as Attachment 'A' highlights some of the major projects and activities completed or in progress. These accomplishments align with and further the Council's strategic goals.
In addition, a short Year-End video has been prepared to visually showcase some of the major projects highlighted in the memorandum.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Year In Review 2025-2026
Office of City Manager
Memorandum
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Luis Patlan, City Manager
Date: July 14, 2026
Re: Year in Review - July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 The past fiscal year has been very productive for the City of Dinuba. As reflected in the highlights below, the City has accomplished many projects while making progress on a host of others. Although much works remains, staff continues to focus on implementing the Council’s goals aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of Dinuba.
Goal #1: Fiscal Health - balance operational needs and infrastructure investments with consideration of the long-term fiscal sustainability of the City organization • Solid General Fund reserves of nearly $30 million at June 30, 2026 • Clean FY 2024/25 audit with no findings (first time with zero or no audit findings) • Updated Investment Policy & retained Meeder Financial to manage cash investments • Received at total of $3.33 million in Ambulance Service Revenue in 2025 (compared to $3.27 in 2024 and $2.7 million in 2023)
• Set up a repayment schedule for $2.2 million advance to the Golf Course • Received the GFOA and CSFMO Budget Awards for FY 2024/25 budget • Awarded $3.6 million in CDBG grant funds for P Street Sewer Main • Awarded $1.0M CalHome grant for Downpayment and Rehabilitation programs • Awarded $300k CDBG grant for Senior Meals Program (award pending) • Received $1.09 federal earmark for Water Tower Project • Secured $2.0M in Measure R funds for Pedestrian Safety Improvements • Secured $29M for four (4) new roundabout projects
• Secured $2.8M for upgrades to E. Englehart railroad crossing upgrades (south of Nebraska) • Applied for $3.5M AHSC grant for Dinuba Intermediate School pedestrian improvements • Applied for $4.4M SS4A grant for safety enhancement to W. El Monte from Alta to Englehart • Applied for $6.4M Railroad Crossing Elimination grant for W. Saginaw at-grade railroad crossing • Applied for $15.5M ATP grant for Class I Bike & Ped Lane on Englehart
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Goal #2: Quality of Life & Neighborhood Improvements - direct human and financial resources to create a safe, healthy, and livable community
• Completed Malsch “Sister City” commemorative space at Rose Ann Vuich Park • Completed Rose Ann Vuich Park Master Plan
• Completion of Montebella Neighborhood Park
• Entertainment Plaza Renovation (under construction)
• Sierra View Neighborhood Park in Los Prados neighborhood (under construction) • Delgado Park Master Plan (in progress)
• Ongoing concerts and other events at Ridge Creek Golf Course • 2025 Part 1 Crimes down by nearly 16% compared to 2024, 626 versus 744 (i.e., homicide, rape, property, vehicle theft, assault, burglary).
• New landscape & raised medians in Kamm from Green to College (in progress) • New landscape & raised median in E. El Monte from Hayes to Rd 92 (in progress) • Installed 4 solar lights in Edwards Place to enhance visibility and safety • Pro-active engagement with homeless and partnership with Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance Goal #3: Invest in the Community - focus resources on improving infrastructure, facilities, parks and recreational activities, and community beatification
• Completion of new Fire Training Facility with classrooms and restrooms • Completion of Fire Station remodel
• College Avenue Reconstruction & Water Main Replacement • Kamm Avenue Raised Median & Road Rehabilitation from Green to College (in progress) • E. El Monte Raised Median & Road Rehabilitation from Crawford to Rd 92 (in progress) • E. El Monte Road Rehabilitation from Hayes to Crawford (in progress) • P Street Sewer Main Replacement (in progress)
• Installation of new screw press and 2 new pumps at WWTP (in progress) • Completion of Crawford Avenue grind & overlay from E. El Monte to E. Saginaw • Whitney Water Main Replacement
• Well #18 Repairs
• Entered into Reimbursement Agreement with Union Pacific for engineering & design of W.
Saginaw railroad at-grade crossing
• Redesign completed for the second Fire Station (construction to follow) • Conceptual plan completed for The Social Top Tracer Golf Venue (construction to follow)
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Goal #4: Maintain Organizational Capacity - ensure the necessary human capital resources to provide high-quality service as the City grows
• Expect to be 100% fully staffed by June 30, 2026
• Fire Department shifted staffing to include two personnel on all calls • Reached 3-year MOU with all bargaining groups effective July 1, 2025 • Sponsored two (2) fire personnel to Paramedic school (graduated in June) • Sponsored two (2) fire personnel to Fire Academy
• Purchased 34 office body-worn cameras
• Conducted 142 Community Oriented Policing Activities (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. • New 105’ Fire Ladder Truck in service
• New fire engine(s) in service
• Ordered 15 new police patrol vehicles
• Ordered 12 new work trucks for PW and Parks
• HCD certified Housing Element Update
• Completed South of El Monte Revitalization Plan
• Completed Fire Master Plan
• Completed Vision Zero Action Plan
• Water Master Plan update (in progress)
• Sewer Master Plan update (in progress)
• Update Ordinance regulating Animals, Licensing & Permitting • Adopted new EV and Solar Ordinance
• Updated Fireworks Citations Ordinance (increased fines) Goal #5: Community Engagement - encourage community involvement and outreach • Partnership with DUSD to hire 2 part-time CSOs to support SRO at new DHS • Partnership with DUSD to fund & expand After School Program • Partnership with Cal Ripken League to expand city’s recreation baseball program • Parks held 5 community outreach meetings for proposed grant for Delgado Park improvements • Police Community Volunteers provided 773.50 hours of service resulting in a cost savings of $31,048.29 to the department as of December 31, 2025.
• Dinuba PD held 142 community oriented policing activities • Several bike rodeos held to teach bicycle safety and bike give aways • PD held annual Public Safety National Night Out
• 4
th Annual BBQ & Craft Brews Fest
• Summer Concert Series at Vuich Park
• Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show
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Goal #6: Economic Development - promote the City as an appealing community for people to live, work, visit & invest
• Chipotle Mexican Grill open
• Starbucks No. 2 at Mercantile Row Shopping Center
• Narayan Medical No. 2 at Mercantile Row Shopping Center • Narayan Medical Clinic No. 3 in former Walgreens (tenant improvements in progress) • Circle K Convenient Store & Fueling Station (under construction) • Orbit Lanes expansion including arcade and party area • Anytime Fitness at Mercantile Row Shopping Center
• Walmart addition of 10 fueling bays (in planning)
• Montebella Phase 3 (under construction)
• Empire Estates (under construction)
• Los Prados (under construction)
• Verona Estates (under construction)
• Castlerock (under construction)
• Belknap/Tavlin tract map approved (167 lots)
• Los Prados East tract map approved (177 lots)
• Self Help Enterprise Adelaide Senior Garden Site Plan approved (71 units) Looking Ahead
Staff will be closely monitoring several challenges & opportunities. These include, but not limited, to:
• Revenue measure
• Second Fire Station
• The Social Top Tracer Golf Venue at Ridge Creek
• Future residential development around new High School • Major grants (Statewide Parks, Community Resilience Center, HSIP, ATP) Conclusion
The City has a strong management team focused on implementing the Council’s goals, providing the highest level of customer service, planning for the future, and ensuring that employees are given the resources and training they need to carry out their functions. Special thanks to all city employees who work day-in and day-out to improve the community’s quality of life.