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CITY CITY OF OAKDALECITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1906 City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, February 5, 2024 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Barios 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 Bob Amara
Council Member Fred Smith
Council Member Kayleigh Gilbert
Staff Present: 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.
Invocation
Pastor Jeff Cavanaugh with the Calvary Chapel Oakdale offered the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Oakdale Tourism Annual Budget Presentation.
Austin Romito with Visit Oakdale provided a budget presentation.
Additions/Deletions
None.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment. The following spoke during Public Comment:
Charles Shetron, Oakdale Resident
Yvonne Yeager's, Oakdale Branch of the Stanislaus County Library There being no further public comment, Mayor Bairos closed the Public Comment period.
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. "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 5, 2024
Next City Council Resolution: 2024-004 Next Ordinance: 1287
9.1 Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2024.
9.2 Receive and file the Warrant List for the period January 10, 2024 - January 31, 2024.
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4 Accept by Minute Order, November and December Treasurer's Report.
9.5 By Minute Order Reject Claim for Damages by Nazario Hernandez Brito
9.6 Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Meadowlands Subdivision Public Improvements and Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion.
MOTION
To approve the City of Oakdale City Council February 5, 2024, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member and PASSED this 5" day of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, F. Smith, Amaral, Gilbert, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10. Public Hearings
11. Staff Reports
11.1 Consider By Minute Order to Review and Accept the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Financial Audit.
Finance Director Albert Avila introduced Matesh Desai who 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
By Minute Order Accept the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Financial Audit.
Moved by Council Member Smith, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5'h day of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith, C. Smith, Gilbert, Amaral, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 5, 2024
Next City Council Resolution: 2024-004 Next Ordinance: 1287 ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.2 Consider By Minute Order City of Oakdale Co-Sponsored Special Event Application for the 2024 Oakdale Morning Market Submitted by Love Oakdale Council Member Smith recused himself from Item 11.2 and excused himself from the dais.
Council Services Manager Andersen provided a summary of the request for Council consideration.
Lisa Kjelgaard, Love Oakdale provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff and Lisa Kjelgaard responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment.
Chole Provost, spoke in favor
Ross Ardis, spoke in favor
Crystal Costa, spoke in favor
Betsy Townsend, spoke in favor
Derrick, spoke in favor
Kim West, spoke in favor
Owen Arrighi, spoke in favor
Braydon Costa, spoke in favor
Roxanne Simons, spoke in favor
Caden Shipman, spoke in favor
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
By Minute Order Approve the City of Oakdale Co-Sponsored Special Event Application for the 2024 Oakdale Morning Market, subject to conditions of approval.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS C. Smith, Gilbert, Amaral, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: F. Smith (1)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote with Council Member Smith abstaining.
Council Member Smith returned to the dais.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 5, 2024
Next City Council Resolution: 2024-004 Next Ordinance: 1287
11.3 Consider a Resolution Amending the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I! and Operator III Salary Ranges and Adding a Bonus Incentive for Said Positions.
Assistant to the City Manager Mondragon provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
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 Council Resolution 2024-005, amending the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II and Operator III Salary Ranges and adding a bonus incentive for said positions.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5'h day of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, C. Smith, F. Smith, Amaral, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.4 Consider a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Purchase a 2023 Ford Mach-E from Haidlen Ford for $51,833.34 and Outfit the Vehicle with Emergency Vehicle Equipment Installed by Jay's Tires for $25,579.17 for a Total of $77,412.51 Using Funds from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 203, and Surplus Vehicle 38.
Chief 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 Resolution 2024-006, authorizing Staff to purchase a 2023 Ford Mach-E from Haidlen Ford for $51,833.34 and outfit the vehicle with emergency vehicle equipment installed by Jay's Tires for $25,579.17 for a total of $77,412.51 using funds from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 203, and surplus vehicle 38.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5'' day of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, Gilbert, F. Smith, Amaral, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 5, 2024
Next City Council Resolution: 2024-004 Next Ordinance: 1287 Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.5 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with American Pavement Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $649,250.00 for the 2024 Area 5 Slurry Seal Project, and Authorize a 5% Construction Contingency in the Amount of $32,402.50 and Authorize a 5% Construction Engineering Contingency in the Amount of $32,462.50 for a Total Project Budget of $714,175.00 to be Funded by SB1 Road Maintenance Fund 216.
Senior Engineering Technician Sather 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 Resolution 2024-007, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with American Pavement Systems, Inc. in the amount of $649,250.00 for the 2024 Area 5 Slurry Seal Project, and authorize a 5% construction contingency in the amount of $32,462.50 and authorize a 5% construction engineering contingency in the amount of $32,462.50 for a total project budget of $714,175.00 to be funded by SB1 Road Maintenance Fund 216.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Smith and PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5'h day of February 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: C. Smith, F. Smith, Gilbert, Amaral, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
City Manager Whitemyer provided a brief overview of the last storm event.
13. City Council Items
Mayor Bairos announced the following:
Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner-February 23rd.
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 5, 2024
Next City Council Resolution: 2024-004 Next Ordinance: 1287 ATTEST:
Colleen Andersen
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Christopher Smith, Mayor Pro Tem