INTERIM POLICE CHIEF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this ___ day of March 2025, by and between the City of Oakdale, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and Jason Grogan (“Employee”), an individual. City and Employee may individually be referred to herein as “Party” or collectively as “Parties”. There are no other parties to this Agreement.
RECITALS
A. The Interim Police Chief is the temporary head of the Police Department, of which the responsibilities include planning, directing, and organizing activities of the Police Department in law enforcement and crime prevention. The Police Chief comes under the administrative direction of the Oakdale City Manager (“City Manager”).
B. Employee desires employment as an Interim Police Chief for the City.
C. Acting through the City Manager, it is the City’s desire to hire Employee on an interim basis until such time that a permanent Police Chief is appointed, and to establish conditions of employment for Employee, as provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants entered into between the Parties, and in consideration of the benefits that accrue to each, the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Section 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above (“Recitals”) are incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this Agreement. In the event of any inconsistencies between the Recitals and Sections 1 through 12 of this Agreement, Sections 1 through 12 will prevail.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective once executed by both the City and Employee (“Effective Date”).
Section 3. Appointment, Duties, and Term.
3.1. Appointment and Duties. The City Manager hereby appoints Employee to the position of Interim Police Chief in and for the City to perform the function and duties of the Police Chief on an interim basis until a permanent Police Chief is appointed. The Interim Police Chief shall work under the direction of the City Manager, as the City Manager is authorized to oversee City employees under Section 2-13 of the Municipal Code. Employee accepts such appointment and employment pursuant to the terms of this 170
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Agreement. Employee shall further perform the functions and duties specified under the laws of the State of California, the City’s Municipal Code, the Ordinances and Resolutions of the City, and such other duties and functions as the City Manager may assign.
3.2. Schedule. The Employee’s daily and weekly work schedule shall vary in accordance with the work required to be performed. The Interim Police Chief position may include attendance at evening meetings and irregular hours, as necessary and as required by the City Manager to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
Section 4. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date until such time that the City hires a permanent Police Chief. Employee is an at-will employee, serving at the pleasure of the City Council and City Manager. Accordingly, the City Manager may terminate Employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause.
Section 5. Compensation. City agrees to pay Employee an hourly rate of eighty-six dollars and thirteen cents ($86.13) (“Base Rate”) (D Step) plus any incentives they would be eligible for (Certificate pay, degree pay, bilingual pay), payable in installments at the same time that other City employees are paid.
Section 6. No Benefits. The Parties acknowledge that Employee is a retired CalPERS annuitant and, as such, Employee is covered by medical insurance and receives other benefits, and shall not receive any benefits in addition to the Base Rate.
Section 7. Termination of Employment. Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, provided that Employee may notify the City Manager thirty (30) days in advance of terminating his employment. During the notice period, all the rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall remain in full force until City appoints a permanent Police Chief. The Parties acknowledge that the City Manager may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause.
Section 8. Indemnification. City shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify Employee against any tort, personnel, civil rights or professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee’s duties as Interim Police Chief in accordance with California’s Tort Claims Act (Government Code Section 825 et seq.), or resulting from the exercise of judgment or discretion in connection with the performance of program duties or responsibilities, unless the act or omission involved willful or wanton conduct.
Employee may request and the City shall not unreasonably refuse to provide independent legal representation, provided by the City to Employee, which shall extend until a final determination of the legal action including any appeals. The City shall indemnify Employee against any and all losses, damages, judgments, interest, settlements, fines, court costs and other reasonable costs and expenses of legal proceedings, including attorney fees, and any other liabilities incurred by, imposed upon, or suffered by such Employee in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceedings, actual or threatened, arising out of or in connection with the performance of his or her duties. Any 171
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settlement of any claim must be made with prior approval of the City in order for indemnification, as provided in this Section, to be available. Employee recognizes that the City shall have the right to compromise or settle a claim or suit and agrees that he will sign any settlement agreement involving only the payment of money by the City or a third party.
However, if the Employee is a named party to the suit and settlement agreement requires that the Employee perform or refrain from performing any conduct, Employee’s written consent must be given for the compromise or settlement, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Further, the City agrees to pay all reasonable litigation expenses of Employee throughout the pendency of any litigation to which the Employee is a party, witness or advisor of the City. Such expense payments shall continue beyond Employee’s service to the City as long as litigation is pending.
Section 9. Bonding. City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Employee under any law or ordinance.
Section 10. Notices. Any notice or communication required hereunder between City and Employee must be in writing, and may be given either personally, by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or by Federal Express, UPS or other similar couriers providing overnight delivery. If personally delivered, a notice shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the Party to whom it is addressed. If given by registered or certified mail, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first to occur of (a) actual receipt by any of the addressees designated below as the Party to whom notices are to be sent, or (b) five (5) days after a registered or certified letter containing such notice, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deposited in the United States mail. If given by Federal Express or similar courier, a notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the date delivered as shown on a receipt issued by the courier. Any Party hereto may at any time, by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other Party hereto, designate any other address in substitution of the address to which such notice or communication shall be given. Such notices or communications shall be given to the Parties at their addresses set forth below:
If to City: City of Oakdale
280 N. 3rd Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
Attn: City Clerk
If to City Manager: City of Oakdale
280 N. 3rd Ave.
Oakdale, CA 95361
Attn: City Manager
and White Brenner, LLP
1608 T Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Attn: Tom Hallinan
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If to Employee: Jason Grogan
Section 11. Bonding. City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Employee under any law or ordinance.
Section 12. General Provisions.
12.1. Modification of Agreement. This Agreement may be supplemented, amended, or modified only by a writing signed by the City and Employee.
12.2. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the Parties and supersedes all other prior or contemporaneous oral or written understandings and agreements of the Parties. No Party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, nor is any Party relying on, any representation or warranty except those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
12.3. Severability of Agreement. If a court or an arbitrator of competent jurisdiction holds any section of this Agreement to be illegal, unenforceable, or invalid for any reason, the validity and enforceability of the remaining sections of this Agreement shall not be affected.
12.4. Authority. All Parties to this Agreement warrant and represent that they have the power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the names, titles and capacities herein stated on behalf of any entities, persons, states or firms represented or purported to be represented by such entities, persons, states or firms and that all former requirements necessary or required by the state or federal law in order to enter into this Agreement had been fully complied with.
12.5. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are included for convenience only and neither affect the construction or interpretation of any section in this Agreement nor affect any of the rights or obligations of the Parties to this Agreement.
12.6. Necessary Acts and Further Assurances. The Parties shall at their own cost and expense execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and shall take such other actions as may be reasonably required or appropriate to evidence or carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.
12.7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
12.8. Waiver. No covenant, term, or condition or the breach thereof shall be deemed waived, except by written consent of the Party against whom the waiver is claimed, and any waiver of the breach of any covenant, term, or condition shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of the same or any other covenant, term, or condition.
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12.9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and all so executed shall constitute an agreement which shall be binding upon the Parties hereto, notwithstanding that the signatures of all Parties and Parties’ designated representatives do not appear on the same page.
12.10. Venue. Venue for all legal proceedings shall be in the Superior Court for the County of Stanislaus in the State of California.
12.11. Attorney’s Fees and Costs. If any action at law or in equity, including action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret sections of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, which may be set by the court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to any other relief to which such Party may be entitled.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by and between the City and Employee and as of the date of the Agreement set forth above.
CITY: EMPLOYEE:
City of Oakdale, a California municipal
corporation
By:
Jerry Ramar, Interim City Manager Jason Grogan, an individual ATTEST:
By:
Patrick Mondragon, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Tom Hallinan, City Attorney
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To: Jerry Ramar, Interim City Manager
From: Colleen Andersen, Council Services and Legislative Records Manager Re: March 2025 Department Report for February
Legislative
• Prepared, distributed and posted the City Council agenda packets and attended and prepared the minutes for the February 3, 2025, February 18, 2025 and February 25 City Council meetings.
• Prepared and finalized City Council Resolutions for the Mayor’s and City Clerk’s signatures which were then scanned, filed in the City’s Records Retention System and copies distributed to departments and vendors.
• Sent out notices related to City Boards/Commission vacancies. • Processed and transmitted contracts/agreements/resolutions approved at the February 2025 City Council meetings:
o Saddlewood Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Map Filing o 2025 Rodeo/ Saddle Club MOU
o Bear Electrical Solutions Traffic Signal Maintenance Services o Maintenance Worker and Executive Secretary Job Descriptions o Parks Equipment Purchases
o TruGreen L.P. Weed Abatement
o Downtown Special Event Application Submittal Requirements Policy o Code Enforcement Standards Policy
o Tesoro Homes East F Street Reimbursement Agreement
General Administration
• Provided assistance in scheduling various meetings for elected officials. • 17 Public Records Act (PRA) requests were received and 12 Notices of Determination were provided.
• 1 Claim received and 0 Claim Notice of Rejections were submitted to claimants. • Prepared certificates of recognition.
• Researched City records and provided documentation for various City departments. • Continue to work on updating files to Laserfiche.
• Manage the City’s “Information” email account and respond to inquiries regarding City departments or services.
• Provided 2 notary services to city staff.
• Continue to work on reviewing and updating information on the City website. • Records Management – Ongoing.
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Special Events
Event Applications
Event Dates
Special Event Applications:
Don Osborne Memorial Run
Wynfull + Wonder
Soap Box Derby Wakefield Court
Valley Art Show
Oakdale Rodeo Parade and Events
2/1
2/15
2/15, 2/16, 3/22,3/20, 3/23 & 4/12
3/20-23
4/8-4/13
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To: Bryan Whitemyer, City Manager
From: Albert Avila, Director of Finance
Re: March 2025 Finance Department Report for February 2025
Departmental Actions of Note:
Finance:
• Processed 8,367 monthly utility bills
• Processed and mailed 1,081 late utility notices
• 1,623 customers assisted at the front counter
• Processed 5,984 payments received through the USPS, online, or City drop box
• 46 Customers registered on the online bill payment site during the month.
Projects
• Finance Department staff is working with Public Work staff to upgrade the meters to allow for faster read time, at the same time providing additional access and information to customers. This project is anticipated to be completed in the Spring of 2024.
Facility
Facility Rentals February 2025
Facility City
Meetings
Weekday
Rentals
Weekend
Rental
Gene Bianchi Community Center 0 5 2
Gene Bianchi Conference Rooms 5 4 0
Gene Bianchi Kitchen Rental 0 0 0
Oakdale Senior Community Center 0 0 1
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• Pool Staff interviews have begun – Between the four positions posted (Lifeguard, Head Lifeguard, Recreation Leader I, and Pool Manager), we had over 75 applications submitted
Senior Center
• The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am – 4 pm. We offer over 40 different activities. Most are offered at no cost to seniors. • Hot lunch is served 5 days a week, $3.00 for seniors 60+. We average 20 seniors, per day, for lunch. No senior is turned away if he/she cannot pay the $3.00
• The Senior Center is working with Stanislaus County’s PEARLS team (Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives) to hold free technology help every Thursday from 1 – 3 pm
• With help from our volunteers, we were able to serve 80 seniors and their friends/family a free breakfast from our Intergenerational Meals Grant provided by the County last month
Recreation
• Evening classes at the Senior Center include quilting class, Community Band rehearsal, dance band rehearsal, and widowers support group • Classes we offer are: Tennis lessons for beginners and intermediate, Basic Dog Training classes, and Pickleball lessons for beginners
• The Pickleball classes (beginner and intermediate levels) had almost 20 people sign up – this is only the third round of Pickleball classes – glad to see this program is growing
Pending Items:
• The Finance Department is beginning the end of year close. We will be working with the new audit firm, CLA. This is an ongoing project with the Audited Financial Statements due before December 31, 2024.
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To: Jerry Ramar, Interim City Manager
From: Patrick Mondragon, Assistant to the City Manager
Re: March 2025 Human Resources Department Report
Recruitments & Terminations:
• Conducted New Hire Orientation for new P/T Public Safety Dispatcher on 02/11. • Facilitated Oral Interviews for Parks Division on 02/12. • Conducted New Hire Orientation for new P/T Public Safety Dispatcher on 02/13. • Facilitated Oral Interviews for Maintenance Worker I (Streets/Sewer) on 02/16. • Closed Senior Engineering Technician Application Window. • Re-Launched Police Officer I Recruitment on 02/06.
• Closed Interim City Manager Application Window.
• Facilitated Pool Manager Oral Interviews on 02/19 and 02/20. • Facilitated Spanish Bilingual Oral Exam with Oakdale employee on 02/20. • Extended Pool Manager, Head Guard, Lifeguard, and Recreation Leader I application window to 03/01 to allow for more applicants.
Training:
• Participatd in Civica Legal Updates Webinar Training on 01/08/25. • Participated in Work Transformation Summit Webinar Training on 01/15/25, on the topic of leveraging A.I. in organizations.
• Participated in LCW hosted training (Exercising your Management Rights) on 01/16/25.
• Published VOLT On-The-Go Training on oakdalegov.com Facebook Page and started taking registrations on 01/16/25. Training to be held the last week of March, with the City of Oakdale to host at our GBCC.
Strategic Communication:
• Held City of Oakdale Express Evaluations implementation Kick-Off Call with Express POC on 02/28 to prepare for transition from Trakstar Evaluation Software to Express Evaluations Software, which will save the City of Oakdale approximately $2,500 per year and provide more services.
Risk Management:
• As part of the Administration & Finance Sub-Committee for the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority, I participated in three Virtual 179
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Meetings this month to interview three Subrogation Services companies and make and select the most qualified.
• Completed and submitted an annual ACIP (Alliant Crime Insurance Program) renewal and CARMA (California Affiliated Risk Management Authority) renewal for the City of Oakdale this month.
Employee Anniversaries:
The following City of Oakdale employees celebrated work anniversaries for the month of February, 2025.
NAME POSITION # OF YEARS
Kyle Ostertag Police Officer I 1 year
Bo Urquidez Sr. Maintenance Worker 4 years
Nina Grossi Executive Assistant 5 years
Bryan Whitemyer City Manager 12 years
Guillermo Manriquez Police Sergeant 25 years
MONTHLY SNAPSHOT
New Recruitments 6
Applications Received 57
New Hires 2
Evaluations Processed 4
Employee Turnover 0
Workers Compensation Reports 1
Interactive Process Meetings 0
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To: Jerry Ramar, Interim City Manager
From: Jeff Gravel, Public Services Director
Re: Public Services Department Report for FEBRUARY 2025 Page 1
PUBLIC SERVICE ISSUES ADDRESSED 2025
BLIGHT
(overgrown vegetation/weed abatement, bulky item and illegal dumping, trash dumped, abandoned buildings, property clean-up, illegal/improper signage, disabled vehicles, tree complaints, misc. complaints)
Month Opened Resolved
January 6 1
February 5 9
2025 Total
(to date)
11 10
2024 Total 43 40
OVERWATERING
(private and public property)
Month Opened Resolved
January 0 0
February 0 0
2025 Total
(to date)
0 0
2024 Total 17 16
PARK/LANDSCAPE ISSUES
(park strip concerns, broken sprinkler at city park, park maintenance request at dog station or dog park, park maintenance request of play equipment, tree issues) Month Opened Resolved
January 6 14
February 3 14
2025 Total
(to date)
9 28
2024 Total 284 438
PUBLIC WORKS ISSUES
(water leaks, low water pressure, street signs, public right of way, potholes, sidewalk issues) Month Opened Resolved
January 5 13
February 5 9
2025 Total
(to date)
10 22
2024 Total 186 183
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ROAD HAZARDS
(debris in the road, storm drain blocked with debris, street flooding) Month Opened Resolved
January 0 0
February 0 4
2025 Total
(to date)
0 0
2024 Total 8 17
STREET LIGHTS
(street light and stop lights not working)
Month Opened Resolved
January 1 1
February 4 3
2025 Total
(to date)
5 4
2024 Total 21 31
WEED ISSUES
(overgrown vegetation on private and public property)
Month Opened Resolved
January 0 0
February 1 2
2025 Total
(to date)
1 2
2024 Total 38 25
OTHER
(mosquitos, municipal code questions, noise, nuisance property, substandard living conditions, vacant house, other)
Month Opened Resolved
January 1 13
February 3 11
2025 Total
(to date)
4 24
2024 Total 90 98
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AIRPORT DIVISION
• AIRPORT CAMERAS: May be headed in new direction with cameras, instead of Ayera. • AIRPORT REPAIRS: Hangar 16 doors are sagging due to damaged beam, relocating tenant temporarily, until repairs can be assessed. Engineer recommended replacing beam with same style. Requesting quotes from local contractors. • EAA: Wants to add additional hangar to their lease area. • Helius: Proposing to take over Sean Carroll L4 lease. • FAA Grants: Looking into new Grants related to PFAS removal. • AIRPORT FUEL SALES (GALLONS):
o Price remains $4.90 per gallon
AIRPORT DIVISION (continued)
YEAR OVER YEAR TOTALS
Month 2023 2024 2025
January 4,081 3,166 5205
February 7,103 4,741 4852
March 6,179 5,132
April 9,955 7,642
May 14,760 12,537
June 17,820 8,362
July 10,429 4,123
August 4,714 3,582
September 5,274 7,851
October 5,653 10,501
November 7,009 7,046
December 6,394 19,996.86
Total YTD 99,371 74,683
BUILDING & FIRE LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY ISSUED
RESIDENTIAL-SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS 0
RESIDENTIAL REMODELS/ALTERATIONS 18
RESIDENTIAL-SOLAR 11
NEW COMMERCIAL & REMODELS 0
TOTAL INSPECTIONS PERFORMED 70
TOTAL PERMITS ISSUED 40
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CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY NUMBER
NEW CASES THIS MONTH 4
CLOSED CASES THIS MONTH 0
CASES STILL OPEN YEAR TO DATE 26
CASES CLOSED YEAR TO DATE 3
CALLS RESPONDED TO YEAR TO DATE 6
GILTON BULKY-ITEM PICK UPS-COMPLETED 2
WATER CONSERVATION ACTIVITY ISSUED
WATER CONSERVATION CASES ADDRESSED 0
• Working on open cases and new service requests.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
ENGINEERING PERMIT ACTIVITY ISSUED
ENCROACHMENT 8
TRANSPORTATION 1
GRADING 0
• AREA 5 SLURRY SEAL: Contractor fixed striping 10/08/2024. Finalizing and taking to council for NOC. Accepted 11/04/2024.
MONTHLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATES
• SEWER CROSSING: Punch list items mostly addressed. Carbon filters placed in manholes, as well as mats placed on top of vents.
• Greger Sports Park: Restrooms and courts opened to the public on 3/3. Several finishing items to be completed. Drainage issues to review. Field specialist to arrive 3/12 to discuss soccer field completion. Courts and parking will be closed mid April for sealing, striping and repairs.
• SW Downtown ATP Project: Construction began 2/3. Work has been steady outside of a few rain events. There are no major issues or changes to report at this time. • Dorada Park/Chamber Parking Lot Improvement Project: Parking Lot punch list items are scheduled to start on 4/14.
• Slurry Seal Area 6 & 7: Bids opened and apparent low bidder has been notified. Project ot go to council 4/7
• Odessa Way and Mark Court: Bids will be opened on 3/6/25 • Cedar Place Improvements: Out to bid
• 7th Ave Improvements: Out to bid
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PARKS DIVISION
WORK COMPLETED NUMBER
LLMD: Begin applications for post and pre-emergent weed control in parks and park strips.
Finish wall trimmings.
ongoing
IRRIGATION Controllers: Will begin auditing all controllers to match up locations and assets in computer.
30 PLAYGROUND REPAIRS 1
• We plan to close Dog Park for spring rest period March 10- 30 followed by Rudy’s March 31- April 21. We will be overseeding, top dressing and fertilizing for a long summer. • T.L. DAVIS COMPLEX: OBYSA will be kicking off the season this month. We plan to do some major Renovation to soccer Fields a in early April in order to have them ready for their opening day.
PLANNING DIVISION
APPLICATION LOCATION DESCRIPTION STATUS
2017-17
ANNEX
Sierra Pointe
Specific Plan
area
Specific Plan
Amendment,
Annexation/Pre-Zone,
Tentative Subdivision
Map, Financing Plan,
and Development
Agreement.
2/19/25 - Planning Commission
recommended approval to City
Council; 3/3/25 - CC adopted
resolutions approving staff
recommendation; next step will
be to prepare application for
LAFCO.
2022-15 TSM
Tesoro 4
East F Street
Specific Plan
Area
79 lot residential
single-family
subdivision.
Staff met with Applicant team to
discuss next steps required;
applicant to provide written
response to City by 2/3/25.
2023-20 TSM
Tesoro 5
East F Street
Specific Plan
Area
Approximately 80 small
lot single-family
residential lots
Staff met with Applicant team to
discuss next steps required;
applicant to provide written
response to City by 2/3/25.
Stearns & East
F Street
Intersection
ICE Analysis
Intersection of
Stearns/East F
Street
ICE Report for review
by Caltrans with regard
to future intersection
improvements
ICE Report completed and
submitted to Caltrans for review
and comment. Caltrans
comments received June 5, 2024.
Crane Crossing
Financing Plan
Crane Crossing
Specific Plan
(CCSP) area
Completion of
Financing Plan and Plan
Area Fee for
development within
CCSP
Goodwin Consulting provided
draft PFFP/Nexus Study report
and planning staff provided
comments. Plan will go to council
approximately March/April.
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2023-26 SPR
Lundy Road
Hotel
East F Street
Specific Plan
Area
Proposed Fairfield Inn
Hotel within East F
Street Specific Plan
area
Planning Commission
recommended approval on
November 6; appeal to City
Council denied on 12/2.
CTA 2023-01
ADU
Ordinance
Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Ordinance to
comply with
State Law
Code Text Amendment:
Accessory Dwelling
Units Ordinance.
Implement new state
laws from 2020-25
relating to ADUs.
Draft ADU Ordinance completed
and under review by staff.
LEAP Grant
Funding
Housing
Element
Update
General Plan Housing
Element Update, as
required by State Law.
6th Cycle Initial Draft submitted
to HCD 1.15.25; State has 90 days
to supply comments on draft.
Staff anticipates comments from
HCD no later than April 15th.
2024-04 MJUP S. Yosemite
Ave. and
Warnerville
Rd.
Gas Station,
convenience store, QSR
and Drive-through car
wash.
Staff reviewed revised traffic
memo. and mitigation; Staff will
continue processing MJUP
application; next step is to refer
project including new traffic
memo. and mitigation to city
staff for comments and
conditions. Staff will continue to
work with applicant.
2025 SEWER / STREETS / STORM DRAIN DIVISION
MISCELLANEOUS WORK ORDERS
Month Number
January 30
February 13
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
186
December
2025 Total (to date) 43
2024 Total 274
TRAFFIC SIGN / STREET REPLACEMENT
Month Number
January 20
February 32
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2025 Total (to date) 52
2024 Total 201
SEWER LIFT STATION REPAIRS
Month Number
January 1
February 0
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2025 Total (to date) 1
2024 Total 20
CURB PAINTING
Month Number
January 1,000 Feet
February 345 feet
March
187
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2025 Total (to date) 1,345 Feet
2024 Total 1,980 Feet
SEWER LINES CLEANED
Month Number
January 24,000 Feet
February 26,813 feet
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2025 Total (to date) 50,813 Feet
2024 Total 278,304 Feet
POT HOLE REPAIRS (cold MIX) 2x2
Month Number
January 25
February 13
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
188
December
2025 Total (to date) 35 Feet
2024 Total 362 Feet
CRACK SEALING
Month Number
January 5,000 Feet
February 6,291 feet
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2025 Total (to date) 11,291 Feet
2024 Total 85,531 Feet
STORM MAIN CLEANING
Month Number
January 1,500 Feet
February 1,265 feet
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2025 Total (to date) 2,765 Feet
2024 Total 19,795 Feet
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WATER DIVISION
WORK COMPLETED NUMBER
METER SHUT-OFFS 42
WATER METER READS 8,340
MANUAL WATER METER READS 16
WATER RELATED WORK ORDERS 243
WATER TESTING / SAMPLES-ROUTINE 26
WATER TESTING / SAMPLES-WELL HEADS 6
EMERGENCY WATER SERVICE LINE REPAIRS 0
WATER COMPLAINTS 0
UNDERGROUND SERVICE LOCATES FOR CITY UTILITIES 68
• IRRIGATION WATER & DROUGHT: Since the drought regulations started, which includes comparable water usage monitoring to similar dates in 2013, water usage In February 2025 was 47% less usage than 2013 in the same month. The City’s wells produced a total of 57.85 million gallons (MG’s), with the highest day of water production on February 1st 2025 with 4.45 MG’s produced.
• Water Meter Audit: The Water Division is conducting a thorough meter audit of all meters in the City to verify meter numbers, sizes and verify all endpoints are to the correct residents following the full meter and endpoint upgrade completed in 2024. 190
JAN 2025 FEB 2025 % CHANGE YTD 2024 YTD 2025 % CHANGE
CALLS FOR SERVICE (CFS) 195 168 -14% 363 363 0%
APPARATUS RUNS 361 273 -24% 596 634 6%
FIRES JAN 2025 FEB 2025 % CHANGE YTD 2024 YTD 2025 % CHANGE STRUCTURE 2 1 -50% 0 3 #DIV/0!
VEHICLE 1 0 -100% 0 1 #DIV/0!
VEGETATION 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0!
OTHER 0 2 #DIV/0! 3 2 -33%
TOTAL FIRES 3 3 0% 3 6 100%
EMS JAN 2025 FEB 2025 % CHANGE YTD 2024 YTD 2025 % CHANGE EMS 147 125 -15% 235 272 16%
VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7 5 -29% 13 12 -8%
CPR 2 2 0% 5 4 -20%
TOTAL EMS 156 132 -15% 253 288 14%
OTHER JAN 2025 FEB 2025 % CHANGE YTD 2024 YTD 2025 % CHANGE FIRE ALARM 12 17 42% 30 29 -3%
CO ALARM 4 0 -100% 4 4 0%
ALL OTHER 20 16 -20% 73 36 -51%
TOTAL OTHER 36 33 -8% 107 69 -36%
RESPONSE TIMES JAN 2025 FEB 2025 CHANGE
AVG RESPONSE TIME 0:05:20 0:05:14 - 6 SEC
AVG TURNOUT TIME 0:01:28 0:01:29 + 1 SEC
OAKDALE CITY
MONTHLY REPORT (as dispatched)
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CRIME STATS - YTD
The statistics show a 26% decrease in overall crime. Below are the latest available crime stats for the calendar year to date:
- YTD crime decreased by 26% from 2024 based on the new reporting criteria (NIBRS). - There were no homicides in February 2024 and none in 2025. - Robbery increased 100% from 0 in 2024 to 1 in 2025.
- Aggravated Assaults decreased by 10% from 10 in 2024 to 9 in 2025. - Rape had increased 100% from 0 in 2024 and 1 in 2025. - Simple Assault increased by 13% from 24 in 2024 to 27 in 2025. - Burglary decreased by 88% from 8 in 2024 to 1 in 2025. - Vehicle Theft decreased by 33% from 9 in 2024 to 6 in 2025. - Larceny decreased by 47% from 34 in 2024 to 18 in 2025. - Traffic citations increased by 267% from 123 in 2024 to 451 in 2025. - Non-Injury Collisions decreased by 47% from 34 in 2024 to 18 in 2025. - Injury Collisions increased by 40% from 5 in 2024 to 7 in 2025.
To: Jerry Ramar, Interim City Manager
From: Jerry Ramar, Chief of Police
Re: March 2025 Police Department Report for February
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TOTAL INCIDENT STATS – YTD
The department has responded to a total of 2,334 incidents for the calendar year to date:
Total Incident Stats
YEAR TO DATE
Calls for Service 2,334
Officer Initiated Incidents 2,216
Traffic Stops 691
Other Officer-Involved Activity Incidents 1,525
Business / Building Checks 44
Vehicle / Pedestrian Checks 130
INCIDENT BREAKDOWN
Below is a list highlighting just a few incident types and counts. The comprehensive list of incidents is attached at the end of this report (Attachment B).
Incidents by Incident Type
February 2025
Suspicious Person 36
Suspicious Vehicle 45
Audible Alarm 72
Silent Alarm 6
Reckless Driving 8
Pedestrian Contact 45
Disturbance 7
Noise Disturbance 23
Petty Theft 7
Burglary 1
Traffic Stop 372
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PATROL – ONGOING
• On February 1
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, officers assisted probation officers in conducting a probation search at a residence in the 2300 block of W F St. During the search, several drug paraphernalia items were located along with over 7 grams of a white crystalline substance. This incident resulted in 6 subjects that were arrested and transported to the public safety center.
• On February 7
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, officers were patrolling the 100 block of S Yosemite Ave and observed a small tent set up under the gazebo in the park. Officers contact the subject and advised her that she was not allowed to sleep under the gazebo as it was in violation of the municipal code of illegal camping in the city limits. The subject gathered her belongings and was issued a citation to appear in court. • On February 8
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, dispatch received a report of a female walking along the 1500 block of W F St yelling at cars as they are driving by. When the officers arrived on scene, they directed the subject to stop walking. The subject continued to walk away from the officers which prompted officers to place the female under arrest. During the search of her person and purse incident to arrest, a used methamphetamine pipe and nearly 2 grams of methamphetamine were located inside of her purse. The female was booked into the public safety center.
• On February 10th, dispatch received a call regarding a suspicious female in the area of N 1
st and E E St. The reporting party advised that the subject appeared to be in possession of a bag containing a white substance. Officers located the subject matching the provided description. Dispatch advised that the female was on searchable probation. The officer observed a clear bag protruding from her jacket pocket which contained a white crystalline residue. The subject stated she had found the bag and did not know what it contained. The bag was later determined to contain approximately 2-3 grams of methamphetamine. She was arrested and transported to the public safety center.
• On February 27th, officers responded to the 500 block of Pedersen Rd for a report regarding two subjects that had gotten into a verbal argument in the garage.
One subject had taken off on foot towards E J St. Once officers located both subjects, they interviewed them separately. Further investigation revealed that nothing physical had occurred. Prior to speaking to the subject that fled earlier, she was patted down by an officer for any weapons to which he felt a pipe with a bulbous end in her jacket pocket. The officer received consent to pull out the object that was in her front jacket pocket which was a pipe with black and white residue. The pipe was seized and she was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia. The subject was later transported to the public safety center.
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SUPPORT SERVICES
• Detectives of the Oakdale Police Department are investigating or assisting in 22 active investigations. 15 cases were closed or resolved in the month of February. • Detectives received the report of an 80-year-old care home residence being the victim of financial elder abuse. The suspect utilized the victim’s debit card to conduct unauthorized ATM withdrawals and unauthorized purchases. Investigations identified the responsible and an affidavit for her arrest was submitted to the DA. • Detectives received the report of extortion and criminal threats for a loss valued at $2,000. The suspect threatened harm to the victim if the victim did not make payments to Zelle, Cash App and a Western Union Wire Transfer. Investigations identified the suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest. • Detectives received the report of bank fraud and identity theft with the victim being a 70-year-old resident of Oakdale. The suspect had altered a check of the victim’s and utilized the victim’s bank information for charges at Capital One, AAA Insurance and Apple Cash. The loss was valued at approximately $5,300. The suspect was identified and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
• SRO DiGiorno received the report of an adult soliciting Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) from a confidential 16-year-old victim. OPD Investigations determined the adult suspect lived in China. The case was forwarded to Juvenile Probation for resources.
• Investigations received two reports that were confirmed possession of CSAM sent from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. These cases were discovered to have occurred within the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Jurisdiction. The cases were forwarded to Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office. • Investigations received the report of a child molestation incident which occurred 2 years prior. A male displayed harmful material to the female victim and performed a sex act in front of her while he solicited her to participate in the sex act. A warrant was issued for the male. On 2-28-25 Investigations arrested the male for his outstanding warrant.
• Detectives attended 0 CAIRE interviews. Investigations attended 1 autopsy.
Investigations authored 15 search warrants, 1 affidavit, and 3 Ramey warrants for the month of February. Investigations made 1 arrest.
EVENTS AND PROJECTS
• FUSUS Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)
• Live911
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RECRUITMENT
• We are accepting applications for Police Officer and Parking Aide ONGOING:
✓ Staff received the graffiti report for February from the city’s TAG (Team-up Against Graffiti) coordinator, Mike Hancock. Mr. Hancock reported that the monthly total incident count for February was nine. This is a substantial increase from the number (2) of incidents as recorded in January. Reported graffiti includes graffiti on a picnic table at Valley View Park, light poles at the Cost Less Center, Dollar General parking lot, and the 7/11 Store. Several other street signs were tagged in dispersed locations. ✓ There were zero gang graffiti incidents for February. TAG is aware of one unresolved graffiti incident from December. The location is on California Street in the back alley. Code enforcement is working on the issue. The details are now incorporated into the reporting for a more inclusive city-wide view. A map showing graffiti incidents is attached (Attachment C).
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PREVIOUS
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC YTD 2025 YTD 2024 YTD +/-% PART ONE Increase/Decrease Increase/Decrease
Homicide 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%Rape 0 1 1 0 100% 1 0% 1 -50%Robbery 1 2 3 3 0% 1 100% 0 100%Assault Total 16 20 36 34 6% 4 25% 2 -23%Aggravated Assault 5 4 9 10 -10% -1 -20% 0 0%Simple Assault 11 16 27 24 13% 5 45% 2 -38%Burglary 1 0 1 8 -88% -1 -100% -4 -100%Vehicle Theft 2 4 6 9 -33% 2 100% 0 -20%Larceny-Theft 11 7 18 34 -47% -4 -36% -6 -65% 31 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65 88 -26% 3 10% -7 -49%
CITATION TOTAL: 377 434 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 811 623 30% 57 15% 169 86% Moving 214 237 451 123 267% 23 11% 182 139%
Criminal 11 17 28 23 22% 6 55% 5 -15%Parking 142 172 314 459 -32% 30 21% -18 59%Animal 10 8 18 18 0% -2 -20% 0 33%ARRESTS TOTAL: 112 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 222 225 -1% -2 -2% -11 -23% Adult - Felony 22 34 56 36 56% 12 55% 17 0%
Adult - Misd. 87 73 160 179 -11% -14 -16% -24 -26%
Juvenile - Felony 0 2 2 4 -50% 2 0% -2 0%Juvenile - Misd. 3 1 4 6 -33% -2 -67% -2 -90% COLLISION TOTAL: 13 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 39 -36% -1 -8% -7 -25% Non-Injury 11 7 18 34 -47% -4 -36% -10 -36%
Injury 2 5 7 5 40% 3 150% 3 0%Number Injured 2 5 7 6 17% 3 150% 2 0% Fatalities 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
Pedestrian 0 1 1 2 -50% 1 0% 0 0%
Bike 1 2 3 1 200% 1 100% 2 0%
Motorcycle 1 0 1 1 0% -1 -100% -1 0%PCF - Speed 2 5 7 8 -13% 3 150% 2 67%PCF - Rt of Way 0 2 2 5 -60% 2 0% 0 0%DUI 2 1 3 2 50% -1 -50% -1 -50% DUI Arrests 11 3 14 16 -13% -8 -73% -4 -40%
Citation: 14601 4 3 7 6 17% -1 -25% -2 -63%
Thirty Day Holds 0 1 1 0 0% 1 0% 1 0%
DOMESTIC VIO. 16 11 27 21 29% -5 -31% -1 10%
Vandalism 2 7 9 27 -67% 5 250% -1 17%
Gang Related Cases 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%Arson 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%TOT INCID. RPTD: 2337 2231 4568 3796 20% -106 -5% 358 20% OAKDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME STATISTICS - FEBRUARY 2025 Monthly Change Previous Year Comparison
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