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CITY OF OAKDALECITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, March 7, 2022 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bairos called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT:
Present:
Mayor Pro Tem Christopher Smith
council Member Fred Smith
Council Member Curtis Haney
Council Member Vacant
Staff Present: City Manager Whitemyer
City Attorney Hallinan
Finance Director Avila
Public Services Director Gravel
Public Works Superintendent Bridgewater
Senior Engineer Renfrow
Council Services Manager Christel
Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance and Pastor Kent Roberts of the River Christian Community provided the invocation.
4. Report out of Closed Session
Mayor Bairos reported out of closed session and advised that City Council provided direction to staff.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1: Certificate of Recognition to the members of the Oakdale High School Academic Decathlon Team for a first-place finish at the 2022 Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon Competition
Mayor Bairos presented a certificate of recognition to the students and coach of the Oakdale Joint Unified School's Academic Decathlon Team.
5.2: Certificate of Recognition to the members of the Oakdale High School Junior Varsity and Varsity Wrestling Teams in celebration of their outstanding accomplishments at recent championship events.
Mayor Bairos presented a certificate of recognition to the athletes and coaches of the Oakdale Joint Unified School's Junior Varsity and Varsity Wrestling team.
5.3: Certificate of Recognition to the members of the Oakdale High School Winter Guard for winning first place at the Central Valley Guard and Percussion Circuit. "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 7, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-019 Next Ordinance: 1280 Mayor Bairos presented a certificate of recognition to the athletes and coaches of the Oakdale Joint Unified School's Winter Guard.
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.
7. Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment at 7:31 p.m.
Bruce Kennedy, resident on River Avenue, expressed concern about vehicles speeding down his street. Chief Ramar responded to Mr. Kennedy's questions and comments.
Alice Garcia spoke about speeding issues on 6t Avenue and D Street and the disposal of masks.
Mike Riley, resident on Boyd Drive, also expressed concern regarding vehicles speeding and driving unsafely.
Yvonne Reagers from the Oakdale Library, updated the City Council on current and upcoming projects and events at the Library.
With no public comments, Mayor Bairos closed the Public Comment period at 7:44 p.m.
Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
None.
City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.8. Unless there is discussion by a member of the audience/Council they may be approved in one motion.
9.1: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2022.
9.2: Receive and file the Warrant List for the period February 17, 2022 through February 28, 2022.
9.3: Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4: Approve by motion, a Co-Sponsored Special Event Application submitted by the Steven Park of the Valley Art Association to hold their annual art show on February 23 - 26, 2023 at the Gene Bianchi Community Center.
9.5: Second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance 1279 of the City of Oakdale, California, an Ordinance approving and adoption Rezone 2020-22, rezoning 8.29+/- acres as to Assessor Parcel Numbers 064-002-027 and 035, from Residential Agriculture (R-A) to Single-Family Residential (R-1) District.
9.6: Adopt Resolution 2022-016, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council authorizing staff to re-route SR108 and SR120 traffic onto local streets for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Chocolate Festivals.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 7, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-019 Next Ordinance: 1280
9.7: Approve by Minute Order, a Tree Removal Request for the removal of one (1) interior live oak tree located at Loma Lane and East G Street.
9.8: Aprovocay it the ordeal. Pubicated tual Das See Aplication for a rodeo MOTION
To approve the City of Oakdale City Council Consent Agenda Items 9.1 through 9.8 for March 7, 2022.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Haney and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Haney, F. Smith, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10. Public Hearings
10.1: Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-XX, Amending Chapter 26, Refuse, Garbage and Weeds, of the Oakdale Municipal Code, Adding Article V, Legislative Recycling Mandates, Related to State of California Methane Emissions Reduction Targets (SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) in a Statewide Effort to Reduce Emissions of Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP). Published in the February 23, 2022 and March 2, 2022 edition of the Oakdale Leader.
Mayor Bairos announced and opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. and called on staff to provide the presentation. Sr. Engineering Technician provided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding SB 1383, CalRecycle regulatory requirements, and the requested amendments to the municipal code. At the conclusion of the presentation, Mayor Bairos opened the meeting to public comment.
With no comment received, Mayor Bairos closed the public comment portion of the hearing at 7:56 p.m. and asked the City Council to discuss the item.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
With no further discussion, Mayor Bairos asked the City Council for a motion.
MOTION
Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-1280, Amending Chapter 26, Refuse, Garbage and Weeds, of the Oakdale Municipal Code, Adding Article V, Legislative Recycling Mandates, Related to State of California Methane Emissions Reduction Targets (SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) in a Statewide Effort to Reduce Emissions of Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP).
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 7, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-019 Next Ordinance: 1280 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member F. Smith and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of March 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, F. Smith, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Haney (1)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/1 by City Council roll call vote.
11. Staff Reports
11.1: Consider a Resolution authorizing staff to purchase all of the fire and rescue equipment to outfit the new fire engine E-27 in the amount not to exceed $112,844 to be paid from Fund 232 Fire Equipment Replacement or other funds as identified by City staff.
Chief Tietjen provided a staff report and PowerPoint Presentation on the Fire Department's request to purchase equipment to outfit the new fire engine E-27. He reviewed the bid process and bids received, and discussed the process for determining what current tools and equipment were still operational. He concluded his report requesting City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing staff to purchase the requested equipment.
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
Adopt Resolution 2022-017, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council authorizing staff to purchase all of the fire and rescue equipment to outfit the new fire engine E-27 in the amount not to exceed $112,844 to be paid from Fund 232 Fire Equipment Replacement or other funds as identified by City staff.
Moved by Council Member Smith, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of March 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith, C. Smith, Haney, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.2: Review and consider approving, by Minute Order, the 3rd Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project Design, between E & F Streets, and direct staff to move forward to solicit construction bids for future City Council consideration.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 7, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-019 Next Ordinance: 1280 Public Services Director Gravel provided a staff report and PowerPoint Presentation updating on the 3° Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project design. He provided a history of the project, reviewed the current design, and discussed the bid process. He concluded his report requesting the City Council approve the current design and direct staff to move forward to solicit construction bids for the project.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment for this item.
Public Comment was received from Randy Raduechel who asked a question regarding possible water work being done during the project. Director Gravel responded to his question.
With no further comments, Mayor Bairos closed Public Comment and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
By Minute Order, approve the 3rd Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project Design, between E & F Streets, and direct staff to move forward to solicit construction bids for future City Council consideration.
Moved by Council Member Smith, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of March 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith, C. Smith, Haney, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.3: Consider a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget.
City Manager Whitemyer provided a staff report and PowerPoint Presentation on the 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget. He discussed the annual budget process, notable changes to this year's Mid-Year Budget, projected General Fund expenditures versus revenues, a General Fund Reserve history, Measure H (half cent sales tax), and various project improvements for the various Capital Replacement Funds. He concluded his report requesting the City Council approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget.
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.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 7, 2022
Next City Council Resolution: 2022-019 Next Ordinance: 1280 MOTION
Adopt Resolution 2022-018, a Resolution of the City of Oakdale City Council approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Smith and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of March 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, F. Smith, Haney, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
13. City Council Items
Mayor Bairos and members of the City Council thanked Deputy City Clerk Christel for her time with the City of Oakdale.
14. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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Colleen Andersen, Interim Council
Services and Legislative Records Manager