CITY OF OAKDALECITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:00 PM City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bairos called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT:
Present: Mayor Cherilyn Bairos
Mayor Pro Tem Christopher Smith
ouncil Member Curtis Hane
ouncil Member Vaca
Staff Present: City Manager Whitemyer
City Attorney Miller
Police Chief Ramar
Finance Director Avila
Public Services Director Gravel
Public Works Superintendent Bridgewater
Senior Engineer Renfrow
Council Services Manager Christel
Absent: Council Member Fred Smith
Pledge of Allegiance Invocation
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
4. Invocation
Pastor Kent Roberts from The River Christian Community provided the invocation.
5. Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1: Certificate of Recognition to the members of the Oakdale High School Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams in celebration of their outstanding accomplishments at recent championship events.
Mayor Bairos introduced each of the athletes and presented a certificate of recognition to Coach Fowler and Coach Moreno. Coach Moreno spoke about the team, their dedication to their sport, and talked about the various competitions they had won. Coach Fowler also spoke about the dedication the athletes exhibit not only in sports, but academically also.
5.2: Presentation by Duke Cooper of American Veterans First recognizing Oakdale Police Officers Steven Digiorno and Jillian Costa.
Duke Cooper presented Oakdale Police Officers Steven Digiorno and Jillian Costa with certificates of appreciation for going above and beyond the call of duty while assisting a veteran in need
5.3: Presentation of $2,500 donation from the Rotary Club of Oakdale to the Oakdale Police Department.
"Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-008 Next Ordinance: 1279 Farrell Jackson and Marcus Haney, representing the Rotary Club of Oakdale, presented a $2,500 donation to the Oakdale Police Department.
Additions/Deletions
Mayor Bairos asked City Manager Whitemyer if there were any changes or deletions to the agenda. City Manager Whitemyer advised there were no additions or deletions.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment at 7:30 p.m.
Yvonne Reagers from the Oakdale Library provided an update on current events and projects available at the Oakdale Library.
With no further public comments, Mayor Bairos closed the Public Comment period at 7:32 p.m.
8. Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
None.
City Council Consent Agenda
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9.1: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2021.
9.2: Receive and File the Warrant List for the period of December 15, 2021 to January 7, 2022.
9.3: By Motion, Waive all Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4: Adopt Resolution 2022-001, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council accepting the ICON at Bridle Ridge Subdivision Improvements and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion.
9.5: Adopt Resolution 2022-002, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council approving the payment and reporting the value of EPMC to CaPERS for all Classic, Miscellaneous and Safety Employees.
9.6: Adopt Resolution 2022-003, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council approving revisions to the Salary Schedule contained in the Rules and Regulations for Employment for Part-Time and Temporary Employees.
9.7: By Minute Order, approve the December 2021 Treasurer's Report.
MOTION
To approve the City of Oakdale City Council Consent Agenda Items 9.1 through 9.7 for January 18, 2022.
loved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Haney and PASSEl IND ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022, by the following vote
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-008 Next Ordinance: 1279 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Haney, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10. Public Hearings
10.1: Consider a Resolution adopting the Modesto Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and authorizing Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association Groundwater Sustainability Agency (STRGBA GSA) to submit the Modesto Subbasin GSP to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) by January 31, 2022.
Mayor Bairos opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Senior Engineer Refrow introduced Jeff Black, City of Oakdale Water and Sewer Engineer and Principal of Blackwater Consulting and Engineers, who provided a report and PowerPoint Presentation on the Modesto Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos then opened the Public Hearing for Public Comment.
Public Comment was received from:
Name not given, asked about the purpose of this report. Mr. Black responded to her question.
Kathleen Westenberg spoke about the restrictiveness of the plan and the need for water storage.
Mayor Bairos closed the Public Hearing at 8:01 p.m. and asked the City Council for a motion.
With no further comments, Mayor Bairos closed Public Comment and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
Adopt Resolution 2022-004, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council adopting the Modesto Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and authorizing Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association Groundwater Sustainability Agency (STRGBA GSA) to submit the Modesto Subbasin GSP to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) by January 31, 2022.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Haney and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Haney, Bairos (3)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-008 Next Ordinance: 1279 NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11. Staff Reports
11.1: Coreera Rist Propties, L c. For Ay ma Hang to execute a 20-year term Lease Senior Engineer Renfrow provided a staff report and PowerPoint Presentation the City entering into a 20-year term Lease Agreement with MH Properties, LLC. for Airport Hangar L-2. He introduced Mr. Stonecipher, owner of MH Properties, LLC. who spoke about his company and improvements at the airport facility that they would like to contribute to.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment for this item.
Kathleen Westenberg asked about flight patterns at the airport. Senior Engineer Renfrow responded to her question.
With no further comments, Mayor Bairos closed Public Comment and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
Adopt Resolution 2022-005, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council authorizing the City Manager to execute a 20-year term Lease Agreement with MH Properties, LLC.
For Airport Hangar L-2.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Haney and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Haney, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.2: Consider a Resolution authorizing the establishment of a Recreation Services Specialist job description, salary range, and amendment to the City's Personnel Classification system.
Assistant to the City Manager Mondragon provided a staff report and PowerPoint Presentation on the establishment of a Recreation Services Specialist position. He provided a description of the position, explained why the position was necessary and
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-008 Next Ordinance: 1279 reviewed the salary range information. He concluded his report requesting the City Council authorize the establishment of the Recreation Services Specialist position.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment for this item.
Robert Amaral spoke in opposition of the position and does not feel the position is necessary.
Debra Tussing spoke in favor of this position.
Bianca Signorelli asked about benefits of this position.
With no further comments, Mayor Bairos closed Public Comment and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
Adopt Resolution 2022-006, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council authorizing the establishment of a Recreation Services Specialist job description, salary range, and amendment to the City's Personnel Classification system.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Haney and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Haney, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.3: Consider a Resolution accepting the West F Street Storm Drain Improvements Project and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion.
Public Works Superintendent Bridgewater provided a staff report and PowerPoint Presentation on the West F Street Storm Drain Improvements Project. He provided a history of the project, discussed project highlights and concluded his presentatior requesting the City Council accept the project and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment for this item.
With no comments, Mayor Bairos closed Public Comment and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-008 Next Ordinance: 1279 Adopt Resolution 2022-007, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council accepting the West F Street Storm Drain Improvements Project and authorizing the filing of a Notice of Completion.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Haney and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Haney, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
12.1: January 2022 Department Reports.
City Manager Whitemyer advised that the January 2022 Department Reports were included in the City Council Agenda Packet for their review.
13. City Council Items
Mayor Pro Tem Smith wished Amy Craig, with the Oakdale Tourism and Visitors Bureau, a happy birthday.
Council Member Haney asked a question to staff regarding water complaints.
Mayor Bairos announced the upcoming merchants meeting at the House of Beef on January 19, 2022. She also wished everyone a happy New Year and hoped they had a wonderful holiday season. She introduced Kayleigh Gilbert and Debra Tussing of Soroptimist International of Oakdale and announced that the Soroptimist Club would be hosting the Motor Madness Event on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
ATTES APPROVED:
hristel, Deputy City Clerk Cherilyn Bairos, Mayor