August 11, 2026
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alaniz, Chastain, Hurtado, Iriarte, James, Lew, Montejano, Solis, Watts
1. CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M.
1.1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation (GA) Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d); Number of Potential Cases: One (1)
No reportable action.
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 Susee.
2.3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Thusu.
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. 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.
Daniel Supulvida approached the podium to announce that Representative Jim Costa was on his way to address the Council.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero closed item 4, Request to Address Council, pending the arrival of Representative Costa, and continued the Council Meeting.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero opened item 4, Request to Address Council, to allow Representative Jim Costa to address the Council.
Representative Jim Costa approached the podium and presented the Council with a commemorative 250th anniversary American Flag. Costa expressed his appreciation to the Council and to the City of Dinuba for their work in the community.
5. 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.
5.1. SUBJECT
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the City Council meeting of July 14, 2026, as presented.
5.2. SUBJECT
Request for Excused Absence Council Member Kuldip Thusu (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to excuse the absence of Council Member Kuldip Thusu from the City Council meeting of July 14, 2026.
5.3. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-46 Approving Fiscal Year 2026-27 Salary Schedule (MA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2026-46 approving the fiscal year 2026-27 Salary Schedule for compliance with the Public Employees' Law.
5.4. SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-48 to Accept the California Highway Patrol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award (AI)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2026-48 accepting grant funding from the State of California Highway Patrol (CHP) in the amount of $176,330.58.
5.5. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-54 Approving the Acquisition of Property in Fee for the Dinuba ATP Pedestrian Improvements Project (JW)
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-54 by one motion approving:
1. Right of Way Agreement with Salvador Medina Melchor and Maria Medina.
2. Right of Way Agreement with Michael J. Negrete.
3. Right of Way Agreement with Juan V. Ugalde and Guadalupe M.
Hernandez.
4. Right of Way Agreement with Patricia R. Hernandez.
5. Right of Way Agreement with David R. Suderman and Diane Suderman, Trustees of the Suderman Family Revocable Living Trust.
6. Right of Way Agreement with Alejandro Martinez.
7. Right of Way Agreement with Nicholas John Pedregon and Denise Talingo Pedregon.
8. Right of Way Agreement with Alvaro De Jesus Najera Rios and Maria Galvan Cruz.
9. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreements.
10. Accept the Grant Deeds for public right-of-way purposes.
5.6. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-51 Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Response Away From Their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident (GC)
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-51 identifying the terms and conditions for fire department response away from their official duty station and assigned to an emergency incident.
5.7. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 2026-53 Authorization to Execute a Measure R Program Supplement Agreement for the Design of West Saginaw at-grade Railroad Crossing. (GA)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to approve Resolution No. 2026-53 authorizing the City Manager or Public Works Director to execute a Measure R Program Supplement for the design of West Saginaw at-grade Railroad Crossing Project in the amount of $340,000.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Prado, seconded by Council Member Thusu, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
6. WARRANT REGISTER
6.1. SUBJECT
Warrant Register July 17 & 24, 2026 (KS)
RECOMMENDATION
Council to review and approve the Warrant Register as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Launer, 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.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1. SUBJECT
Application 2026-06: Mittry Farms Site - Annexation and Prezoning (KSch)
RECOMMENDATION
Council by one motion take the following action:
1. Resolution No. 2026-55 (Attachment “A”) approving the environmental finding for the project.
2. Introduce and conduct the first reading, waive reading in full, of Ordinance No. 2026-15 (Attachment “B”) amending the City of Dinuba Zoning Map to prezone the site “R-1-6” (Single Family Residential) and also “RM-2” (Multi-Family Residential).
3. Resolution No. 2026-56 (Attachment “C”) Initiating annexation of the site.
City Planner Schoettler presented application 2026-06 for the annexation and prezoning of a 38.7±-acre site, including two existing parcels, located on the west side of Road 92, south of Saginaw Avenue, east of the existing city limit boundary. Schoettler reported that the Planning Commission passed the annexation and pre-zoning at its August 4, 2026, meeting.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero opened the Public Hearing.
Felipe Martinez approached the podium to express concern about the impact of the subdivision construction. Martinez requested that the project be completed in phases to help ease traffic congestion.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Council Member Thusu, seconded by Council Member Launer, to approve Resolution No. 2026-55, for the environmental finding for the project, introduce and conduct the first reading, waive reading in full, of Ordinance No. 2026-15 amending the City of Dinuba Zoning Map to prezone the site “R-1-6” (Single Family Residential) and also “RM-2” (Multi-Family Residential), and Resolution No. 2026-56 initiating the annexation of the site.
Ayes: Rachel Nerio-Guerrero, Maribel Reynosa, Benjamin Prado, Kuldip Thusu, Linda Launer
Absent: None.
8. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council shared meetings and community events they attended.
Mayor Nerio-Guerrero recognized Scott Newton, from the Pismo Beach City Council, who was in the audience.
9. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICAT IONS
Assistant City Manager James shared that the next Night at the Range event is scheduled for October 3, 2026, at Ridge Creek Golf Course, featuring an Emilio Navaira tribute band.
10. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Fire Chief Chastain shared an update on the department's recruitment and the training facility.
Police Chief Iriarte shared that there will be increased traffic patrols at schools for the start of the school year.
Parks & Community Services Director Hurtado provided a construction update for Rose Ann Vuich Park.
Engineer Watts provided an update on current projects.
City Clerk/Human Resources Director Alaniz informed the Council that they are registered for the Annual Conference and will send out an email with further details.
Alaniz requested to be notified if any members will not be attending.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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