CITY CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale. CA 95361
Monday, April 7, 2025 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Barios called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT:
Present: Mayor Cherilyn Bairos
Mayor Pro Tem Christopher Smith
Council Member Kayleigh Gilbert
Council Member Jarod Pitassi
Council Member Jeff Kettering
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
4. Invocation
Pastor Steve Neubaum of LifePoint Church provided the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing Christopher Leon for Earning a Rating of Excellent at the California Music Educator's Association Solo Festival and the Oakdale High School Color Guard for Earing 3d Place at their CVGPA Competition.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council recognized Christopher Leon and the Oakdale High School Color Guard.
Additions / Deletions
None.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment. The following spoke during public comment.
Curtis Haney provided a handout to the City Council and spoke regarding concerns with the residential proposed in the Sierra Pointe Specific Plan and the approach path for runway 10 and departure path for runway 28 for the Oakdale Municipal Airport.
Eric Haidlen spoke regarding his concerns with the flight path of the approach into 10 and departure of 28 and planes flying over homes at 200 feet.
Brian Cleaveland state he also has the same concerns as Curtis Haney and believes this future subdivision would cause problems for the future of the Airport.
Michael spoke regarding his concerns with the residential and encouraged the Council look into the FAA Advisory Circular 150-591-4b.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Bairos closed the Public Comment period. "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 7, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-022 Next Ordinance: 1290
8. Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.13. 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 March 17, 2025.
9.2 Receive and file the Warrant List for the period March 11, 2025 - March 25, 2025.
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4 Accepting the February 2025 Treasurer's Report.
9.5 By Minute Order, Approve Co-Sponsored Special Event Application submitted by Love Oakdale to hold Annual Love Oakdale event on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
9.6 By Minute Order, Approve Co-Sponsored Special Event Application submitted by Love Oakdale to hold the Oakdale Morning Market every Saturday from May 3r° through September 27th
9.7 By Minute Order, Approve Co-Sponsored Special Event Application submitted by the Chamber of Commerce to hold the 2025 Concerts in the Park at Dorada Park held every Friday from July 11" through August 29th
9.8 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 5-Year Term Lease Agreement with MH Properties, LLC, for Airport Hangar L-4.
9.9 Consider a Resolution Accepting the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the City of Oakdale's Housing Element and Authorizing Staff to Submit the Report to the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
9.10 Consider a Resolution Granting an Electrical Utilities Easement to the Modesto Irrigation District along the front portion of the Greger Sports Park (17 FT W) and the corner of Jasmine Court and Stetson Drive (15FT W) for Electrical Utility Purposes and Authorize City Staff to Record with the Stanislaus County Recorder's Office.
9.11 Consider a Resolution Accepting a Public Utilities Easement (PUE) for Underground Public Utility Purposes Located at 795 Greger Street (APN 063-024-026) and Authorize City Staff to Record with the Stanislaus County Recorder's Office.
9.12 Consider a Resolution Authorizing a Public Utilities Easement (PUE) at APN 130-003- 034 North Third Avenue Parking Lot and Authorizing the Filing with the Stanislaus County Recorder's Office.
9.13 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Conversion of Vehicle 49 from a Canine Patrol Vehicle to a Standard Patrol Vehicle by Jay's Tires for the Amount of $12,705.85 Using Funds from Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 203.
MOTION
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 7, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-022 Next Ordinance: 1290 To approve Items 9.1 through 9.13 on the City of Oakdale City Council April 7, 2025, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert PASSED this 7th day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Gilbert, Pitassi, Kettering, 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 with Mayor Bairos abstaining from Item
9.7. 10. Public Hearings
11. Staff Reports
11.1 Consider a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Enter into a Contract with Tuckfield & Associates to Conduct a Water and Wastewater Rate Study Using Funds from Water Operations Fund 645 and Sewer Operation Fund 622.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith stated he felt due to the economy we should wait on this study.
Council Member Kettering and Mayor Bairos asked to her Staff's report prior to making a decision.
Interim City Manager Ramar explained to the City Council we need to be cautious of the City's money and this rate study will tell us if we are on track or how much of an increase, we would need for water and wastewater. If operational costs exceed the costs of service, we would have to subsidize from the General Plan which is primarily used for public safety. If we continue without a rate increase, we could potentially have a much higher rate increase down the road.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Finance Director Avila stated this study will take around 6 months to complete and then a public hearing is required to be held before going to City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. The following spoke during public comment.
Name not given stated would the cost for services change or increase the longer it takes for a decision to be made.
With no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith stated in light of this information he would like to withdraw his motion to delay this study.
Interim City Manager Ramar provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 7, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-022 Next Ordinance: 1290 Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-28, authorizing funding for a Water and Wastewater Rate Study and approve a contract with Tuckfield & Associates for professiona consulting services in an amount not to exceed $34,200, split evenly between Wate Operations Fund 645 and Sewer Operations Fund 622.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and seconded by Council Member Kettering PASSED this 7th day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Kettering, Gilbert, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi (1)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/1 by City Council roll call vote.
11.2 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with DR Pipeline Inc. for the Replacement of 200 Linear Feet of Sewer Line at B Street and North Third Avenue in the Amount of $65,000 with a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $6,500 from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 CP2521 for a Project Total of $71,500.
Public Works Superintendent provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. The following spoke during public comment.
Curtis Haney spoke regarding the importance of public education on all items that involve State regulations.
With no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-29, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with DR Pipeline Inc. for the replacement of 200 linear feet of sewer line at 3 Street and North Third Avenue in the amount of $65,000 with a 10% contingency ir the amount of $6,500 from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 CP2521 for a project total of $71,500.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith PASSED this 7th day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Smith, Pitassi, Kettering, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 7, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-022 Next Ordinance: 1290 ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.3 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with American Pavement Systems in the Amount of $528,000 for the Slurry Seal Area 6 & 7 Project and Authorize a 5% Contingency in the Amount of $26,420 and Authorize a Construction Engineering and Inspections Contingency in the Amount of $26,000 for a Total Project Budget of $580,820 to be Funded by SB 1 Road Maintenance Fund 216 CP2325.
Capital Projects Manager McDonald provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. With no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-30, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with American Pavement Systems in the amount of $528,000 for the Slurry Seal Area 6 & 7 project and authorize a 5% contingency in the amount of $26,420 anc authorize a construction engineering and inspections contingency in the amount of $26,000 for a total project budget of $580,820 to be funded by SB 1 Road Maintenance Fund 216 CP2325.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith PASSED this 7th day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Smith, Kettering, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi (1)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
13. City Council Items
Mayor Pro Tem Smith announced the Garden Club meeting next Tuesday, April 15th.
Mayor Bairos announced all the events for Rodeo this week.
14. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 7, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-022 Next Ordinance: 1290 ATTEST: APPROVED:
Callen Andisen
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Cherilyn Bairos, Mayor