Dinuba public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a tentative subdivision map to create 167 single-family residential lots on about 44 acres north of Nebraska Avenue and east of Alta Avenue. The consent calendar includes acceptance of $1 million in CalHome funds for housing assistance, a $47,000 agreement with Randle Communications for revenue analysis, and approval of an amendment adding two part-time Community Service Officers to the campus peace officers agreement. The council will also consider awarding a $4,296,501.60 contract for the 2025 Corridor Improvements Project to Don Berry Construction.

• Public hearing for Tentative Subdivision Map to create 167 single-family lots on ~44 acres at Nebraska Ave & Alta Ave (APNs 013-050-072, -073, -074, -013)
• Award of contract for 2025 Corridor Improvements Project to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for $4,296,501.60
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 CalHome conditional award ($500,000 each for First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation)
• Professional Services Agreement with Randle Communications for $47,000 for revenue-seeking analysis and strategic consulting
• Amendment to Campus-Based Peace Officers Agreement with Dinuba USD to add two part-time Community Service Officers for FY 2025-26

The Dinuba City Council approved a series of routine items, including a $1 M CalHome housing award and a $47,000 professional services agreement. It adopted an environmental finding and a tentative subdivision map for 167 single‑family lots. The council also awarded the 2025 Corridor Improvements Project contract to Don Berry Construction for $4,296,501.60. All actions were approved unanimously by the four members present.

• Approved CalHome award of $500,000 for First‑Time Homebuyer program and $500,000 for Owner‑Occupied Rehabilitation (Resolution 2025‑60)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Randle Communications up to $47,000 (Resolution 2025‑61)
• Approved amendment to Campus‑Based Peace Officers Agreement adding two part‑time officers for FY 2024‑25
• Reappointed Tim Conklin to the Planning Commission for a three‑year term (2026‑2028)
• Adopted environmental finding for 167‑lot subdivision (Resolution 2025‑62)
• Adopted Tentative Subdivision Map creating 167 single‑family lots (Resolution 2025‑63)
• Awarded 2025 Corridor Improvements Project contract to Don Berry Construction, Inc. for $4,296,501.60
• Appointed Council Member Reynosa to Alta Health Care District Committee and Vice Mayor Prado as secondary for South San Joaquin Air Pollution Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Application 2025-05 (Findley). The body will consider resolutions for a General Plan Amendment, a zone change, a variance for parcel width, and a parcel map. Staff will also review garage setback requirements for the R-1-5 zone.

• Application 2025-05 (Findley): General Plan Amendment and zone change request
• Resolution No. 1167: Variance for parcels narrower than R-1-6 zone requirements
• Resolution No. 1168: Parcel Map to create four parcels and a remainder lot
• Review of R-1-5 Zone garage setback requirement

The commission approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Cendejas moved to approve, Commissioner Faust seconded, and Commissioners Alvarado, Faust, and Cendejas voted aye. Commissioners Benavides and Conklin were absent. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Cendejas, seconded by Faust; ayes: Alvarado, Faust, Cendejas)

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to evaluate the performance of the City Manager. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session performance evaluation of the City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

Planning Commission

The Commission will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting as a routine consent calendar item. A public hearing will be held to consider an application for a Tentative Subdivision Map that would create 173 single‑family residential lots on approximately 44 acres located on the north side of Nebraska Avenue and the east side of Alta Avenue. The hearing will include Resolution No. 1164 to adopt an environmental finding and Resolution No. 1165 to adopt the subdivision map and a storm drainage basin.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes from October 7, 2025 (consent calendar).
• Public hearing on Tentative Subdivision Map for 173 single‑family lots on ~44 acres at Nebraska & Alta Avenues.
• Resolution No. 1164: adopt environmental finding for the subdivision project.
• Resolution No. 1165: adopt Tentative Subdivision Map and storm drainage basin.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The commission also approved Resolutions No. 1164 and No. 1165, adopting the environmental finding and a tentative subdivision map for 173 single‑family lots with a condition to eliminate one lot for larger lot sizes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolutions 1164 & 1165 adopting environmental finding and tentative subdivision map for 173 homes, with condition to eliminate one lot

City Council

The Dinuba City Council will consider awarding the construction contract for the Entertainment Plaza Renovation and Beautification Project to SW Construction, Inc. for $4,358,542.88, with approved value engineering reducing the total to $3,009,808.27. The council also will authorize purchases of a Bobcat skid steer for $90,086, a restroom for $231,119, and a pavilion for $125,799. Two ordinances will be adopted: one updating the California Building Standards Code and another amending the Zoning Ordinance for Housing Element compliance.

• Award of construction contract for Dinuba Entertainment Plaza Renovation and Beautification Project to SW Construction, Inc., $4,358,542.88, reduced to $3,009,808.27 via value engineering
• Authorization to purchase T770 T4 Bobcat Skid Steer for $90,086 for basin and alley maintenance
• Authorization to purchase Rose Ann Vuich Restroom ($231,119) and 58' Pavilion ($125,799)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-04 adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-03 amending Zoning Ordinance to comply with Housing Element and correct code errors

The council approved the consent calendar, which included routine items such as the FY 2025‑26 salary schedule, fee waivers, sponsorships, and the adoption of several ordinances. They awarded the Dinuba Entertainment Plaza Renovation contract to SW Construction, Inc. for $4,358,542.88 and authorized a $1,348,734.61 change order, reducing the total to $3,009,808.27. They also authorized the purchase of a Bobcat T770 T4 Skid Steer for $90,086 and a restroom and pavilion for $231,119.00 and $125,799.55 respectively. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0) with one council member absent.

• Approved Consent Calendar items including salary schedule, fee waiver, sponsorships, and ordinance adoptions (4-0)
• Awarded Dinuba Entertainment Plaza Renovation contract to SW Construction, Inc. for $4,358,542.88 and authorized $1,348,734.61 change order, total $3,009,808.27 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of Bobcat T770 T4 Skid Steer for $90,086 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of restroom from LB Foster for $231,119.00 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of 58' pavilion from Superior Shades for $125,799.55 (4-0)
• Approved waiver of $2,000 city fees and sponsorship for Dinuba Chamber of Commerce Car Show (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Dinuba Emperors Baseball Annual Golf Tournament (4-0)
• Approved adoption of Ordinance 2025-04 amending Title 14 to adopt 2025 California Building Standards (4-0)

City Council

The Dinuba City Council will hold public hearings to consider adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, approving amendments to the Dinuba Housing Element, and amending the Zoning Ordinance to implement housing element action plans. The council will also authorize a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for downtown storm drain improvements and accept the South El Monte Neighborhood Revitalization Study Report. Consent calendar items include approval of meeting minutes, benefit guidelines for administrative employees, and the warrant register.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-04 adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code
• Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2025-56 approving amendments to the Dinuba Housing Element
• Public hearing to introduce Ordinance 2025-03 amending the Zoning Ordinance to implement housing element action plans
• Authorization to submit Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for Dinuba Downtown Storm Drain Infrastructure Improvements
• Acceptance of South El Monte Neighborhood Revitalization Study Report and close-out of Project No. 21-CDBG-PL-30006

The Dinuba City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar items, including the September 23 meeting minutes, employee benefit guidelines, and a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application. It also approved the warrant register and adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04 to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, scheduling a second reading on Oct. 28. The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-56 amending the draft Housing Element, introduced Ordinance 2025-03 to implement housing element action plans and zoning clean‑up, and accepted the South El Monte Revitalization Study Report with Resolution No. 2025-58.

• Approved Consent Calendar (meeting minutes, benefit guidelines, CWSRF application)
• Approved Warrant Register for September 26, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04, adopting 2025 California Building Standards Code; second reading set for Oct. 28
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-56 approving amendments to the draft Housing Element
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-03 implementing Housing Element action plans and zoning clean‑up
• Accepted South El Monte Revitalization Study Report and approved Resolution No. 2025-58

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider amendments to the Dinuba Housing Element and the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance. The body will vote on whether to recommend approval of these revisions and implement associated action plans.

• Public hearing for amendments to the Dinuba Housing Element (Resolution No. 1162)
• Public hearing for amendments to the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance text
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the staff‑recommended revisions to the Dinuba Housing Element, adopting the element with a 4‑0 vote. A motion to adopt related zoning ordinance amendments was also made, though the minutes do not record a vote tally.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (Ayes: Aust, Alvarado, Cendejas, Benavides; Conklin absent)
• Approved revisions to the Dinuba Housing Element (Ayes: Alvarado, Cendejas, Benavides, Faust; Conklin absent)
• Motion to adopt zoning ordinance amendments to implement the Housing Element was made (outcome not recorded)

City Council

The Dinuba City Council will vote on awarding a $3.88 million contract for sewer infrastructure improvements and a $440,248 contract for the fire station remodel. The council will also consider a closed-session labor negotiation with unrepresented employees and a side letter amending the firefighters' MOU. Other routine items include approval of minutes, a transportation development claim, and a warrant register.

• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented employees
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-54 approving side letter amending Firefighters' MOU
• Award of $440,248 contract to Durham Construction for Fire Station Remodel Project
• Award of $3,881,026 contract to Bill Nelson G.E.C., Inc. for Sewer Infrastructure Improvements
• Consideration of cancelling city council meetings around November and December holidays

The Dinuba City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar and the warrant register. It cancelled three council meetings for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The council awarded the Dinuba Fire Station remodel contract to Durham Construction for $440,248.00. It also awarded the Sewer Infrastructure Improvements contract to Bill Nelson G.E.C. Inc. for $3,881,026.41.

• Approved Consent Calendar (all five members voted aye)
• Approved Warrant Register (all five members voted aye)
• Cancelled November 11, 2025 (Veterans Day) council meeting (unanimous ayes)
• Cancelled November 25, 2025 (Thanksgiving) council meeting (unanimous ayes)
• Cancelled December 23, 2025 (Christmas) council meeting (unanimous ayes)
• Awarded $440,248.00 fire station remodel contract to Durham Construction (unanimous ayes)
• Awarded $3,881,026.41 sewer infrastructure contract to Bill Nelson G.E.C. Inc. (unanimous ayes)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $2.16 million repayment plan for advances from the General Fund to the Golf Fund, award a $70,000 biosolids removal contract, and approve Memorandums of Understanding with three employee associations. Other items include property acquisitions for the Montebella Phase 3 subdivision, a waiver of park fees for a Halloween festival, and sponsorship requests.

• Resolution No. 2025-38 establishing repayment terms for $2,161,764 in advances to the Golf Fund
• Award of $70,000 biosolids removal contract to Holloway Environmental Solutions, LLC
• Approval of MOUs with Dinuba Firefighters', Employees', and Police Officers' Associations
• Property acquisition in fee for Montebella Phase 3 subdivision from multiple property owners
• Waiver of $474 in park rental and staff supervision fees at Rose Ann Vuich Park for Halloween Festival

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar, adopting several routine actions such as repayment terms for the Golf Fund and a $70,000 biosolids removal contract. Council members approved 50% in‑kind staff support for the Raisin Day event with no cash sponsorship. They appointed Council Member Thusu as the League of California Cities delegate and Mayor Nerio‑Guerrero as alternate. Finally, the Council authorized the Parks & Community Services Director to purchase equipment and amenities for the Entertainment Plaza Renovation Project.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (including Golf Fund repayment $2,161,764, park fee waiver $474, biosolids contract $70,000, etc.) – vote 4-0
• Approved Warrant Register – vote 4-0
• Approved 50% in‑kind staff support for Raisin Day event, no cash sponsorship – vote 3-1
• Appointed Council Member Thusu as League delegate and Mayor Nerio‑Guerrero as alternate – vote 4-0
• Authorized purchase of equipment and amenities for Entertainment Plaza Renovation Project – motion passed (vote tally not fully recorded)

Planning Commission

The Dinuba Planning Commission will consider two public‑hearing items. One is Application 2025‑10, a conditional use permit for a vocational training and adult day‑care facility for developmentally disabled adults at 152 N. K Street. The other is Application 2025‑09, a parcel map that would split an existing parcel on the east side of Crawford Avenue north of Lauren Avenue into two parcels.

• Conditional Use Permit (Application 2025‑10) for vocational training/adult day‑care at 152 N. K Street
• Parcel map (Application 2025‑09) to create two parcels from one parcel east of Crawford Ave, north of Lauren Ave

The commission approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It then approved Resolution 1160, granting a Conditional Use Permit for a vocational training and adult day‑care facility for developmentally disabled adults at 152 N. K Street. Finally, it approved Resolution 1161, adopting a parcel map that splits a 3.86‑acre lot on Crawford Avenue into two parcels.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1160 granting Conditional Use Permit for vocational training facility at 152 N. K St. (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1161 adopting parcel map to create two parcels from one lot on Crawford Ave. (4‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the Vineyard Estates notice of completion, a $16,500 homeland‑security equipment purchase, an EMT training agreement, a $90,492 Well 18 improvements contract and related FY 25/26 budget amendment, a property purchase at 1051 East El Monte Way, and acceptance of the fire compliance report. It also authorized the Parks & Community Services Director to spend Clean California Grant funds on amenities for the downtown Entertainment Plaza renovation. The council declined to designate East Davis Avenue as commercial truck parking and issued a 30‑day compliance notice. The request to co‑sponsor the Raisin Day festival was approved for park use, street closures and fee waivers (4‑1) while funding was tabled for staff review.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (Vineyard Estates notice, $16,500 grant equipment, EMT training agreement, $90,492 Well 18 project, property purchase, fire compliance report) – unanimous
• Authorized Parks & Community Services Director to purchase amenities for Entertainment Plaza renovation using $2.9 M Clean California Grant – unanimous
• Approved $90,492 Well 18 Improvements Project contract and FY 25/26 budget amendment – unanimous
• Rejected designation of East Davis Avenue as commercial truck parking; issued 30‑day compliance notice – unanimous
• Approved exclusive use of Rose Ann Vuich Park, downtown street closures, and waiver of park fees for Raisin Day festival (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved Warrant Register for July 11‑August 8, 2025 – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of Resolution No. 1159 regarding a variance application. The body will also review meeting minutes from March 4, 2025.

• Public hearing for Application 2025-06 (Variance)
• Consideration of Resolution No. 1159
• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved variance 2025-06, allowing two accessory dwelling units with reduced setbacks at 220 S. P Street. Both motions passed with all four present members voting yes; Estevan Benavides was absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance 2025-06 for two ADUs at 220 S. P Street with reduced setbacks (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on FY 2025/26 capital projects, then take action on several items including awarding a $494,990 contract for the Whitney Water Main Improvements project to West Valley Construction Company. They will also consider accepting a $29,693 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant from the CHP, completing the Viscaya Park Improvements project, and joining the state's Intergovernmental Transfer Program for EMS ambulance reimbursements. Additionally, staff will present conceptual median layouts for Kamm Avenue and El Monte Way and seek direction on intersection improvements at El Monte/Randle.

• Award contract for Whitney Water Main Improvements to West Valley Construction Company for $494,990
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-40 accepting $29,693.41 from CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
• Accept completion of Viscaya Park Improvements Project and file Notice of Completion
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-39 to participate in IGT program for EMS ambulance transport reimbursements
• Review conceptual median layouts for Kamm Avenue and El Monte Way and improvement options for El Monte/Randle intersection

The council approved the Consent Calendar, which included the June 24 minutes, a $29,693.41 CHP cannabis tax grant, completion of Viscaya Park improvements, and an EMS Intergovernmental Transfer agreement. The Warrant Register for June 27 and July 3 was also approved. Council members voted to invest $20 million with Meeder Public Funds and awarded a $494,990 contract to West Valley Construction for the Whitney Water Main Improvements project.

• Approved June 24, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-40 to accept $29,693.41 CHP cannabis tax grant (3-0)
• Accepted Viscaya Park Improvements Project completion (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-39 for EMS Intergovernmental Transfer Program participation (3-0)
• Approved Warrant Register for June 27 & July 3, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved $20 million investment with Meeder Public Funds
• Awarded $494,990 contract to West Valley Construction for Whitney Water Main Improvements (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several agreements, including a waste management franchise and a school resource officer partnership. The body will also review a grant for transportation planning and a real property purchase in closed session.

• Resolution No. 2025-37 to access $139,000 in Active Transportation Planning grant funds
• Franchise Agreement with Pena's Disposal for Discarded Materials Management Services
• School Resource Officer Agreement with Dinuba Unified School District for FY 2025-26
• Fee waiver of $534 for Sonder Car Group to use the Entertainment Plaza
• Closed session regarding the purchase of real property APN: 014-171-010

The council approved the entire consent calendar, which includes a $139,000 Active Transportation Planning grant, fire department response terms, a franchise agreement with Pena's Disposal, a July parks proclamation, a School Resource Officer partnership, an updated hazardous‑materials MOU, and a fee waiver for a community car show. The warrant register for June was also approved. The council voted to cancel the July 22 and August 26, 2025 council meetings.

• Approved $139,000 Active Transportation Planning grant (5-0)
• Approved fire department response terms resolution (5-0)
• Approved franchise agreement with Pena's Disposal (5-0)
• Approved July “Parks Make Life Better!” proclamation (5-0)
• Approved School Resource Officer agreement with Dinuba Unified School District (5-0)
• Approved update to hazardous‑materials team memorandum of understanding (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver and use of Entertainment Plaza for Rev Up car show ($534) (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of July 22 and August 26, 2025 council meetings (5-0)

City Council

This meeting features public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program, and to levy annual Landscape and Lighting District assessments. The consent calendar includes approval of the final map for Los Prados Phase 1 & 2 subdivision (97 lots) and a $61,197 purchase of a cargo van for the Senior Meal Program.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-31 approving the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-34 ordering the annual levy of Landscape and Lighting District assessments for FY 2025/26
• Approve final map and subdivision agreements for Los Prados Phase 1 & 2 (97 residential lots)
• Approve purchase of a 2025 Ford cargo van for $61,197 for the Senior Meal Program
• Approve warrant registers for May 30 and June 6, 2025

The Dinuba City Council approved the FY 2025/26 operating budget and capital improvement program, projected at $118 million. It also adopted the landscaping and lighting district levy and related compliance certification, approved the Los Prados Phase 1 & 2 subdivision map and agreements, and authorized a $61,197 cargo van purchase for the senior meal program. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved City Council meeting minutes of May 27, 2025 – Ayes: all five members
• Adopted Resolution 2025-33 approving Los Prados Phase 1 & 2 final map and subdivision agreements – Ayes: all five members
• Approved purchase of a 2025 Ford cargo van for the Senior Meal Program ($61,197) – Ayes: all five members
• Adopted Resolution 2025-34 ordering levy for landscaping and lighting districts FY 2025/26 – Ayes: all five members
• Adopted Resolution 2025-35 approving compliance certification and hold‑harmless statement for the levy – Ayes: all five members
• Adopted Resolution 2025-31 approving FY 2025/26 operating budget and capital improvement program – Ayes: all five members
• Adopted Resolution 2025-32 establishing the GANN appropriations limit for FY 2025/26 – Ayes: all five members
• Approved Warrant Register for May 30 & June 6, 2025 – Ayes: all five members

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary budget for FY 2025/26 and a proposal for golf course technology and facilities. The body is also deciding on a long-term management contract for the Ridge Creek Golf Course and the adoption of a traffic safety plan.

• 10-year management services contract extension with Kemper Sports, Inc. for Ridge Creek Golf Course
• Resolution No. 2025-30 adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan
• Notice of Completion for the Fire Department Training Facility
• Public hearing on position vacancies pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561
• Presentation of Preliminary Budget for FY 2025/26

The council approved the Consent Calendar, which included extending the KemperSports management contract for Ridge Creek Golf Course and accepting the FY 2024/25 third‑quarter financial report. The Warrant Register for May 16 and 23 was also approved. Finally, Resolution No. 2025‑30 adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan was adopted.

• Approved Consent Calendar items including contract extension with KemperSports (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2024/25 third‑quarter financial report (5‑0)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Fire Department Training Facility (5‑0)
• Approved extension of management services contract with KemperSports for Ridge Creek Golf Course (5‑0)
• Approved Warrant Register for May 16 & 23 (5‑0)
• Adopted Vision Zero Action Plan (Resolution 2025‑30) (5‑0)

Public Safety Commission

The Public Safety Commission will consider approving the February 18, 2025, meeting minutes and a financial report on Measure F expenditures from January 1 to March 31, 2025. They will also receive the 2024 Part 1 Crimes report from the Dinuba Police Department and hold elections for commission officers.

• Approve draft meeting minutes from February 18, 2025
• Approve Measure F expenditures (Jan–Mar 2025) per Resolution 2005-83
• Receive 2024 Part 1 Crimes update from Dinuba Police Department
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair)

City Council

The council will hold a work session at 5:30 PM to receive a presentation on the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025/26. In regular session, they will consider consent items including a one-year extension of on-call engineering services with 4Creeks Inc. and an agreement with Tulare County Probation for the Non-Custody Intake Program. Notable action items include approving a $429,358.40 agreement with Dinuba Unified School District for after-school program funding and authorizing a discretionary investment management agreement with Meeder Public Funds. The council will also go into closed session to discuss labor negotiations.

• Presentation of Preliminary Budget for FY 2025/26
• Agreement with Dinuba Unified School District for after-school program funding ($429,358.40)
• Extension of on-call engineering services agreement with 4Creeks Inc.
• Regional Surface Transportation Exchange claim for $164,620.12
• Initiation of proceedings for Landscaping and Lighting District assessments

The council approved a $429,358.40 agreement with the Dinuba Unified School District to fund the city’s After‑School Program. It also authorized a discretionary investment management agreement with Meeder Public Funds, initiated the annual levy process for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts, approved a $164,620.12 claim to the Tulare County Association of Governments, and extended the on‑call engineering services contract with 4Creeks Inc. All motions, including routine consent‑calendar and warrant‑register items, passed unanimously.

• Approved $429,358.40 after‑school program funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved discretionary investment management agreement with Meeder Public Funds (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions to initiate the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District levy (unanimous)
• Authorized $164,620.12 claim to the Tulare County Association of Governments (unanimous)
• Extended the on‑call engineering services agreement with 4Creeks Inc. for one year (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Tulare County Probation Department for Non‑Custody Intake Program (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including minutes approval and fee waivers (unanimous)
• Approved the Warrant Register for April 25, May 2 & 9, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

This is a regular meeting of the Dinuba City Council, but the only substantive item is a strategic goal setting workshop. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting also includes opening ceremonies and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Strategic Goal Setting Workshop (LP) – no further details provided

City Council

The Council will conduct a public hearing on annual fee and fine adjustments effective July 1, 2025, and consider a resolution adjusting development impact fees. The consent calendar includes a $500 sponsorship for the Dinuba Lowrider Council charity car show, encroachment agreements with Alta Irrigation District, purchase of a new aerator motor for $45,512.50, and adoption of the SB1 project list. Presentations include recognition of youth basketball champions and oaths for two new police officers.

• Public hearing on annual fee and fine adjustments (Resolution 2025-18)
• Adjustment to Development Impact Fees (Resolution 2025-22)
• Sponsorship of $500 for Dinuba Lowrider Council 2nd Annual Charity Car Show
• Award of $45,512.50 for purchase of new aerator motor for Waste Water Reclamation Facility
• Approval of SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act proposed project list (Resolution 2025-21)

The Dinuba City Council adopted the proposed SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act project list to be included in the Capital Improvement Program. It also adopted new fees and fines effective July 1, 2025, approved a $45,512.50 aerator motor purchase with a $48,000 budget amendment, and approved several routine items including a sponsorship and encroachment agreements. All actions were taken by unanimous vote of the five council members.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-21 approving the SB1 road repair project list for the CIP
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-18 implementing new fees, charges and fines effective July 1, 2025
• Approved purchase of a new aerator motor for $45,512.50 and a $48,000 FY 24/25 budget amendment (Resolution No. 2025-23)
• Approved $500 sponsorship for the Dinuba Lowrider Council 2nd Annual Charity Car Show
• Approved Encroachment Agreement with Alta Irrigation District for utility crossings at the Alta and Kamm Avenue roundabout project
• Approved Encroachment Agreement with Alta Irrigation District for utility crossings on Crawford Avenue for traffic sign installation
• Approved amendment to the City’s Investment Policy (Resolution No. 2025-24)
• Approved the Warrant Register for April 11 & April 18, 2025

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Reports and the renewal of DPD Policy 705. The body will also consider contracts for Independence Day fireworks and the completion of a roundabout project.

• Public hearing on Military Equipment Use Annual Report (AB 481) and Ordinance No. 2022-05
• Contract with Fireworks America for $20,500 for the July 3, 2025 Independence Day Celebration
• Notice of Completion for the Kamm Avenue and Alta Avenue Roundabout Project
• Closed session regarding the purchase of real property

The council approved the March 25 meeting minutes, a $20,500 pyrotechnic contract for the July 3 Independence Day celebration, and accepted the Kamm Avenue and Alta Avenue roundabout project as complete. The warrant register for March 28 and April 4 was also approved. In a public hearing, the council renewed DPD Policy 705 on military equipment, reviewed the 2024 AB 481 reports, and affirmed Ordinance No. 2022‑05 without changes.

• Approved March 25, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $20,500 fireworks contract with Fireworks America for July 3, 2025 celebration (unanimous)
• Accepted Kamm Avenue and Alta Avenue roundabout project as complete (unanimous)
• Excused Council Member Kuldip Thusu’s absence from March 25 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register for March 28 and April 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Renewed DPD Policy 705 – Military Equipment (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2024 AB 481 Military Equipment Annual Reports (unanimous)
• Affirmed Ordinance No. 2022‑05, no modifications (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and adopt a comprehensive update to the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance. Other actions include authorizing a $1,000,000 CalHOME grant application for housing programs, supporting SB 496 on clean fleets, accepting completion of safety improvements at various locations, and appointing a representative to the TCAG Measure R Oversight Committee.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-01, a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update
• Resolution 2025-16 authorizing application for $1,000,000 CalHOME Program grant
• Letter of support for SB 496 to establish a State Advanced Clean Fleets Committee
• Acceptance of Safety Improvements at Various Locations project completion and filing Notice of Completion
• Appointment of Gurjot Dhanda to the Tulare County Measure R Citizen's Oversight Committee

The City Council approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of routine items on the consent calendar, including a letter of support for SB 496, a $1 million CalHOME grant application, completion of safety‑improvement projects, and the second reading and adoption of the comprehensive zoning ordinance update. The council also approved the March 14 and 21 warrant register and appointed Gurjot Dhanda to the Tulare County Measure R Citizens' Oversight Committee. All motions passed with the votes recorded as unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved City Council meeting minutes of March 11, 2025 (consent calendar)
• Approved letter of support for SB 496 (consent calendar)
• Approved $1,000,000 CalHOME 2024 grant application (consent calendar)
• Accepted notice of completion for safety improvements project (consent calendar)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-01, comprehensive zoning ordinance update (consent calendar)
• Excused Council Member Linda Launer’s absence from March 11 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved warrant register for March 14 & 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Gurjot Dhanda to Tulare County Measure R Citizens' Oversight Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The Dinuba City Council will vote on several routine items and two major policy actions. Council members will adopt Resolution No. 2025‑15, which adopts the City’s 2023‑2031 Housing Element. They will also introduce Ordinance No. 2025‑01, a comprehensive update to the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance, with a first reading and scheduling of a second reading for March 25, 2025.

• Approve City Council meeting minutes from February 25, 2025
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑17 approving the Final Map for Montebella Phase 3 subdivision (86 residential lots) and the Subdivision Development Agreement for Empire Estates
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑13 approving an extraterritorial water service connection to 1066 E. Kamm Avenue
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑15, adopting the City of Dinuba 2023‑2031 Housing Element
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2025‑01 for a comprehensive update of the Dinuba Zoning Ordinance and amendments to Sections 5.04.130 and 9.36

The Dinuba City Council unanimously approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element and introduced a comprehensive update to the Zoning Ordinance, scheduling a second reading for March 25, 2025. The council also approved the Montebella Phase 3 subdivision final map, an extraterritorial water connection, and the warrant register. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Launer absent.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-15, the 2023-2031 Housing Element (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-01, comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update, second reading set for March 25 (4-0)
• Approved Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Montebella Phase 3, 86 residential lots (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 for extraterritorial water service to 1066 E. Kamm Avenue (4-0)
• Approved February 28 & March 7, 2025 Warrant Register (4-0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the mid-year financial report and consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-14 for budget amendments. The body will also review the cash investment report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, and approve the warrant register.

• Resolution No. 2025-14 approving budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Cash Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024
• Warrant register payments including $133,678.65 to Avison Construction, Inc. for final payment
• Warrant register payments including $161,784.80 to 4 Creeks, Inc. for various projects
• Promotion recognition for Fire Captain Yosh Toyota

The Dinuba City Council approved the mid-year financial report and adopted Resolution No. 2025-14, which authorizes budget amendments for fiscal year 2024/25. The council also approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes, the warrant register for February 14 and 21, 2025, and accepted the cash and investment report for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Prado absent. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved warrant register for February 14 & 21, 2025 (4-0)
• Accepted Q2 FY 2024/25 cash and investment report (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-14 approving FY 2024/25 budget amendments (4-0)

City Council

The Council will consider awarding a $168,030.94 contract to Logan Bros Pump & Ag for Well 20 chlorination and pump improvements, and adopt a budget amendment. They will also review design options for the Entertainment Plaza renovation under a Clean California Grant. Other routine items include approving meeting minutes, warrant registers, and the annual comprehensive financial report.

• Award Well 20 Chlorination and Pump Improvements Project to Logan Bros Pump & Ag, Inc. for $168,030.94
• Review design and provide input on Entertainment Plaza renovations using Clean California Grant funds
• Recognize retirement of Fire Engineer/Paramedic Timothy Miller after 31 years
• Receive and accept Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (one case)

The Dinuba City Council approved the consent calendar, which included awarding the Well 20 Chlorination and Pump Improvements Project to Logan Bros Pump & Ag, Inc. for $168,030.94 and adopting Resolution No. 2025-12 for the corresponding budget amendment. The council also approved the warrant register for January 31 and February 7, 2025, and accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2023-2024. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved Well 20 improvements project to Logan Bros Pump & Ag, Inc. ($168,030.94) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-12 approving Budget Amendment No. 2025-15 (5-0)
• Approved warrant register for January 31 & February 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the final map and subdivision agreement for the Empire Estates project. The body is also reviewing traffic speed limits and groundwater agency representation.

• Approval of Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Empire Estates (75 residential lots)
• Resolution No. 2025-07 to adopt proposed speed limits from the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey
• Waiver of $922 in park rental fees at Felix Delgado Park for the Dinuba Lowrider Council Car Show
• Waiver of $1,440 in fees for Dinuba Diabetes Support Group Workshops at the Dinuba Senior Center
• Resolution No. 2025-11 appointing representatives to the East Basin Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Dinuba City Council approved the consent calendar, including the January 14 minutes, a diabetes workshop co-sponsorship, the Montebella Phase 1 completion, the Empire Estates subdivision final map and agreement, Cinco de Mayo co-sponsorship, and a park fee waiver for the Lowrider car show. They also approved the warrant register, adopted Resolution 2025-11 appointing Council Member Launer as alternate to the groundwater sustainability agency board, and adopted Resolution 2025-07 setting speed limits per the 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved consent calendar items including minutes, co-sponsorships, and subdivision approvals (3-0)
• Approved warrant register for January 17 & 24, 2025 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11 appointing Council Member Launer as alternate to East Basin Kings River GSA board (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 approving 2025 speed limits (3-0)

City Council

The Dinuba City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes several routine approvals, such as adopting meeting minutes and authorizing contracts. The most significant item is a resolution to fund the purchase of 34 Axon Body 4 police body‑worn cameras for $141,379.03 in FY 2024/25. Other items include a $1,000,000 loan for the Alta/Kamm Roundabout project and a $55,750 contract for the Sportsplex Restoration.

• Approve $141,379.03 budget amendment for 34 police body‑worn cameras (Resolution 2025‑02)
• Authorize $1,000,000 loan from General Fund to Transportation Impact Fee Fund for Alta/Kamm Roundabout (Resolutions 2025‑03 & 2025‑04)
• Approve $55,750 contract with Dynamic Sports Construction for Sportsplex Restoration (Resolution 2025‑01)
• Approve sole‑source fire reporting software contract $44,610 year one, $34,700 thereafter (Resolution 5.6)
• Adopt Vision Zero policy for traffic safety (Resolution 2025‑05)

The Dinuba City Council approved the consent calendar as presented, which included budget amendments for police body-worn cameras and a $1M loan for the Alta/Kamm Roundabout Project, along with several other routine items. The council also approved the warrant register, filed the Development Impact Fee Annual Report, and rejected a liability claim in closed session. No substantive decisions were made outside of these items.

• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2025-02 for 34 Axon Body 4 cameras ($141,379.03) (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2025-03 and 2025-04 for $1,000,000 loan from General Fund to Transportation Impact Fee Fund for Alta/Kamm Roundabout (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 amending salary schedule for minimum wage adjustments (5-0)
• Approved sole source contract with Image Trend LLC for fire reporting software ($44,610 year one) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 adopting Vision Zero Policy (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Valley Strong Credit Union for inflatable fire safety house (5-0)
• Approved contract with Zoll Data Systems for ambulance billing software upgrade ($35,172 year one) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 for Sportsplex Restoration Project ($55,750) and contract with Dynamic Sports Construction (5-0)