CITY OF OAKDALECITY COUNCIL
CIT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1906 City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 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 Cherilyn Bairos
Mayor Pro Tem Christopher Smith
Council Member Gilbert
Council Member Amaral
Absent: Council Member Fred Smith
Staff Present: City Manager Bryan Whitemyer
City Attorney Tom Hallinan
Finance Director Albert Avila
Public Services Director Jeff Gravel
Chief of Police Jerry Ramar
Fire Deputy Chief Tim Tietjen
Council Services Manager/Deputy City Clerk Colleen Andersen Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
4. Invocation
Pastor Jeff Cavanaugh with Calvary Chapel offered the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing the members of the Oakdale High School Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams in celebration of their outstanding accomplishments at recent championship events.
The Mayor and City Council recognized the members of the Oakdale High School Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams.
5.2 Recognizing Tom Galados and his children Gage and Kinley for their quick thinking in obtaining lifesaving services for Debbie Hempleman on November 1, 2022.
The Mayor and City Council recognized Tom Galado and his children Gage and Kinley Galados.
Additions/Deletions
Mayor Bairos asked if there were any changes to the agenda. There were none.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment. There being public comment, Mayor Bairos closed the Public Comment period.
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CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Next City Council Resolution: 2023-001 Next Ordinance: 1284
8. Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.6. 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 December 19, 2022.
9.2 Receive and file the Warrant List for the period December 10, 2022 through January 11, 2023.
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4 By Minute Order, Approve the November 2022 Treasurer's Report.
9.5 By Minute Order, Reject Claim for Damages by Kevin Wakeman.
9.6 Adopt a Resolution, approving the Community Development Block Grant Sub- Recipient Agreement between the County of Stanislaus and the City of Oakdale an authorize the City Manager to execute the Community Development Block Grant Sub- Recipient Agreement for FY 2022-2023.
MOTION
To approve the City of Oakdale City Council January 17, 2023, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Amaral and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17" day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Amaral, Gilbert, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10. Public Hearings
10.1 Continued from December 19, 2022:
Consider a Resolution for the modification of City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Annexation No. 6) for the Estates at Tesoro 2 Subdivision.
Finance Director Avila provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing.
Bianca Signorelli questioned the CFD assessment process, the annual assessment of fees and whether the fees could decrease or increase.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Next City Council Resolution: 2023-001 Next Ordinance: 1284 There being no further public comment Mayor Bairos closed the public hearing and asked the City Clerk to announce the results from the property owner vote Deputy City Clerk Andersen announced the City received 100% in favor of the vote for the area of annexation.
Mayor Bairos asked the Council if there was any further discussion and asked for a motion to be made for this item.
MOTION
1) Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-002, Approving the Modification of the City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Annexation No. 6) for the Tesoro 2 Subdivision; and
2) Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-003, Declaring the results of the Special Annexation Election, Determining Validity of Prior Proceedings and Directing the Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Annexation No. 6) for the Tesoro 2 Subdivision.
Moved by Council Member Amaral, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17t day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Amaral, C. Smith, Gilbert, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10.2 Continued from December 19, 2022:
Consider a Resolution for the modification of City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Annexation No. 7) for the Carmel Ranch Subdivision.
Finance Director Avila provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing, there being no public comment Mayor Bairos closed the public hearing and asked the City Clerk to announce the results from the property owner vote.
Deputy City Clerk Andersen announced the City received 100% in favor of the vote for the area of annexation.
Mayor Bairos asked the Council if there was any further discussion and asked for a motion to be made for this item.
MOTION
1) Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-004, Approving the Modification
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Next City Council Resolution: 2023-001 Next Ordinance: 1284 of the City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Annexation No. 7) for the Carmel Ranch Subdivision; and
2) Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-005, Declaring the results of the Special Annexation Election, Determining Validity of Prior Proceedings and Directing the Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Annexation No. 7) for the Carmel Ranch 2 Subdivision.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17* day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Gilbert, Amaral, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10.3 Consider a Resolution for the Annexation of Territory to City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Annexation No. 8) for the Whispering Oaks Subdivision.
Finance Director Avila provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing, there being no public comment Mayor Bairos closed the public hearing and asked the City Clerk to announce the results from the property owner vote.
Deputy City Clerk Andersen announced the City received 100% in favor of the vote for the area of annexation.
Mayor Bairos asked the Council if there was any further discussion and asked for a motion to be made for this item.
MOTION
1) Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-006, Approving the Annexation of Additional Territory to the City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2015- 1 (Annexation No. 8) for the Whispering Oaks Subdivision; and 2) Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-007, Declaring the results of the Special Annexation Election, Determining Validity of Prior Proceedings and Directing the Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Annexation No. 8) for the Whispering Oaks Subdivision.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17' day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Gilbert, Amaral, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Next City Council Resolution: 2023-001 Next Ordinance: 1284 Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11. Staff Reports
11.1 Consideration of a City Council Resolution Authorizing City Staff to submit a grant application for the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant in the amount of $3-6 Million dollars in order to address water conservation efforts in mow strips in Bridle Ridge, Vineyards, Sterling Hills and Burchell Hill subdivisions.
Public Services Director Gravel provided a summary of the report to the Council.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. With no public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-008, Authorizing City Staff to submit a grant application for the Urban Community Drought Relief Grant in the amount of $3- 6 Million dollars in order to address water conservation efforts in mow strops in Bridle Ridge, Vineyards, Sterling Hills and Burchell Hill subdivisions.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17* day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Gilbert, Amaral, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.2 Consider a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to purchase eight (8) Panasonic FZ-40 Toughbooks costing $6,130.97 and Docks costing $1,192.13 for Patrol Vehicles for a total cost of $58,763.54 and using $7,323.10 from the AVA 268 Account and $51,440.44 from Supplemental Law Enforcement 203 Account from CDCE Inc.
Chief of Police Ramar provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. With no public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-009, Authorizing the Chief of Police to purchase eight (8) Panasonic FZ-40 Toughbooks costing $6,130.97 and Docks costing $1,192.13 for Patrol Vehicles for a total cost of $58,763.54 and using $7,323.10
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Next City Council Resolution: 2023-001 Next Ordinance: 1284 from the AVA 268 Account and $51,440.44 from Supplemental Law Enforcement 203 Account from CDCE Inc.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17% day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Gilbert, Amaral, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.3 Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement to Lease City Properties located at 490 South Fifth Avenue and 461 South Fourth Avenue (APN 129-009-020) and (APN 129-009-008) respectively for three years at $1 per square foot of building square footage.
Public Services Director Gravel provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment.
Bianca Signorelli had questions related to the rental terms.
With no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-010, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement to Lease City Properties located at 490 South Fifth Avenue and 461 South Fourth Avenue (APN 129-009-020) and (APN 129-009-008) respectively for three years at $1.00 per square foot of building square footage.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Amaral and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17" day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Amaral, Gilbert, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.4 Consider a Resolution accepting the Stanislaus County Community Services Agency's "Access to Technology" grant in the amount of $96,593.00 for the purpose of providing seniors with access to and training with technology.
Recreation Services Supervisor Finkenbine provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Next City Council Resolution: 2023-001 Next Ordinance: 1284 Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment.
Allen addressed the City Council with concerns of cost after the grant period.
With no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-011, Accepting the Stanislaus County Community Services Agency's "Access to Technology" grant in the amount of $96,593.00 for the purpose of providing seniors with access to and training with technology.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded by Council Member Amaral and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17 day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Amaral, C, Smith, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.5 Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Stephanie Mejia, Owner/Operator of Piña Coco Shaved Ice to lease the Oakdale Community Park Concession Stand "Snack Shack".
Recreation Services Supervisor Finkenbine provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. With no public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made on this item.
MOTION
Adopt City of Oakdale City Council Resolution 2023-012, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Stephanie Mejia, Owner Operator of Piña Coco Shaved Ice to lease the Oakdale Community Park Concession Stand "Snack Shack".
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17° day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Gilbert, Amaral, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Next City Council Resolution: 2023-001 Next Ordinance: 1284 Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
12.1 January 2023 Department Reports
City Manager Whitemyer informed the Council that the Department reports are in the Agenda Packet.
13. City Council Items
13.1: Consider a Request for Third Avenue Business Assistance.
City Manager Whitemyer provided a summary of the request from a Third Avenue business who was asking for assistance on business license and sign permit fees.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
The City Council had consensus to take no action on this request.
Mayor Bairos asked the Council if they had any comments or announcements.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith thanked Jane Finkenbine for her work at the Senior Center.
Council Member Gilbert thanked Jeff Gravel for the ride along.
Mayor Bairos provided the following announcements:
Thanked Public Works for all their hard work during the recent storm events Chamber Mixer this Thursday, 1/19 at Ability Mortgage 4-6pm Merchant Meeting tomorrow 1/18 at House of Beef 8am
Congrats to Coach Merzon Coach and Osmundson on their retirement Mayor State of the City is on Wednesday, January 25'h
Community Round Up at Café Bravo, January 25'h
14. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held February 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Collen Andisen ChenBars
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Cherilyn Bairos, Mayol