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CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers
INCORPORATED 277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, April 21, 2025 7:00 PM City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Barios called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT:
Present:
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 Jeff Cavanaugh of Calvary Chapel Oakdale provided the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing Cost Less for 25 Years in Business.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council recognized Cost Less for 25 Years in business.
Additions / Deletions
None.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment. The following spoke during public comment.
Ivan spoke regarding concerns of potential consequences regarding current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities.
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.
9.1 Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2025.
9.2 Receive and file the Warrant List for the period March 26, 2025 - April 14, 2025.
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title. "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 21, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-031 Next Ordinance: 1290
9.4 at the Gene Bianchi Community Center.
9.5 Adopt a Resolution of Concurrence and Support of the Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 and Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Prepared for the Stanislaus Urban County and Stanislaus Home Consortium.
9.6 Transmit a Letter of Opposition.
MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.6 on the City of Oakdale City Council April 21, 2025, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Kettering PASSED this 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Kettering, Gilbert, Pitassi, 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
10.1 Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Articles I, IV, V and VIll of Chapter 18 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Related to the Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Traffic to Enhance Downtown Parking Management.
Interim City Manager Ramar stated Staff recommending the City Council open the public hearing and take any public comment and continue the public hearing to the May 5, 2025 City Council meeting.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos closed the public hearing and brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made to continue this item.
MOTION
Continue the Public Hearing of the introduction and waive the first reading of an Ordinance amending Articles I, IV, V and VIlI of Chapter 18 of the Oakdale Municipal Code related to the regulation of motor vehicles and traffic to enhance downtown parking management to the May 5, 2025 City Council meeting.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and seconded by Council Member Gilbert PASSED this 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Gilbert, Kettering, Pitassi, Bairos (5)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 21, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-031 Next Ordinance: 1290 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.
10.2 Introduction and Waive the First Reading an Ordinance of the Oakdale City Council Adding Article X to Chapter 11 of the Oakdale Municipal Code to Authorize a Plan Area Fee Program for the Crane Crossing Specific Plan and Consider a Resolution Adopting the Public Facilities Financing Plan and Project Specific Impact Fee Nexus Study in Relation to the Crane Crossing Specific Plan (South Development Area, and Establishing a Plan Area fee for the South Development Area.
Public Services Director Gravel 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 brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 1290, adding Article X to Chapter 11 of the Oakdale Municipal Code to authorize a Plan Area Fee Program for the Crane Crossing Specific Plan; and
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-33, adopting the Public Facilities Financing Plan and Project-Specific Impact Fee Nexus Study, and to establish a plan area fee, in relation to the South Development Area of the Crane Crossing Specific Plan.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and seconded by Council Member Kettering PASSED this 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Kettering, Gilbert, Pitassi, 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. Staff Reports
11.1 Consider a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget.
Interim City Manager Ramar provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 21, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-031 Next Ordinance: 1290 MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-34, approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and seconded by Council Member Kettering PASSED this 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Kettering, Gilbert, Pitassi, 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.
11.2 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with United Pavement Maintenance in the Amount of $708,826.30 for the Odessa Way and Mark Court Improvement Project and Authorize a Construction Contingency in the Amount of $70,000 and Authorize a Construction Engineering and Inspections Contingency in the Amount of $70,000 for a Total Project Budget of $848,826.30 to be Funded by SB 1 Road Maintenance Fund 216, Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621.
Capital Projects Manager McDonald provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. The following spoke during public comment.
Charles Shetron
Bob Amaral
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 2025-35, the City Manager to execute an agreement with United Pavement Maintenance in the amount of $708,826.30 for the Odessa Way and Mark Court Improvement Project and authorize a construction contingency in the amount of $70,000 and authorize a construction engineering and inspections contingency in the amount of $70,000 for a total project budget of $848,826.30 to be funded by SB 1 Road Maintenance Fund 216, Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith PASSED this 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Smith, Pitassi, Kettering, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 21, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-031 Next Ordinance: 1290 ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.3 Consider of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with United Pavement Maintenance in the Amount of $594,381.00 for the for the Cedar Place Improvements Project, and Authorize a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $59,438.00 and Authorize a Construction Engineering Contingency in the Amount of $59,438.00 for a Total Project Budget of $713,257.00 to be Funded by Measure L Fund 222, Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621.
Capital Projects Manager McDonald provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. There being no 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 2025-36, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with United Pavement Maintenance in the amount of $594,381.00 for the for the Cedar Place Improvements Project, and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $59,438.00 and authorize a Construction engineering contingency in the amount of $59,438.00 for a total project budget of $713,257.00 to be funded by Measure L Fund 222, Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith PASSED this 21st 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)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.4 Consider of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Platinum General Engineering in the Amount of $201,013.56 for the Seventh Avenue Improvements Project and Authorize a 10% Construction Contingency in the Amount of $20,000.00 and Authorize a 10% Construction Engineering Contingency in the Amount of $25,000.00 for a Total Project Budget of $246,013.56 to be Funded by Measure L Fund 222, and the Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621.
Capital Projects Manager McDonald provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment,
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 21, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-031 Next Ordinance: 1290 Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-37, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Platinum General Engineering in the amount of $201,013.56 for the Seventh Avenue Improvements Project and authorize a 10% Construction Contingency in the amount of $20,000.00 and authorize a 10% Construction Engineering Contingency in the amount of $25,000.00 for a total budget of $241,013.56 to be Funded by Measure L Fund 222, and the Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert PASSED this 21st 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.
11.5 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with The Public Restroom Company in the amount of $253,707.00 for the Gilbert Park Restroom Replacement Project and Authorize a 10% Construction Contingency in the amount of $25,370.00 for a Total Project Budget of $279,077.00 to be Funded by the Parks Replacement Fund 549 - CP2507.
Capital Projects Manager McDonald provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-38, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with The Public Restroom Company in the amount of $253,707.00 for the Gilbert Park Restroom Replacement Project and authorize a 10% Construction Contingency in the amount of $25,370.00 for a total budget of $279,077.00 to be funded by the Parks Replacement Fund 549 - CP2507.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith PASSED this 21st 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)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 21, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-031 Next Ordinance: 1290 Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.6 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with Alliance Home Repair for Window Replacement in the Amount of $12,600 and Lighting Upgrades in the Amount $6,500, McClure Plaster for Installation of Stucco in the Amount of $19,646; and R&K Doors for the Installation of an Automatic Gate Opener in the Amount of $14,919 at 285 North Third Avenue for a Total Cost of $53,665 to be Funded by General Government Capital Facility Fund 357, Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 and Water Capital Replacement Fund 644, CP2410 - 285 N.
Third Ave Property.
Facilities Maintenance • Services Supervisor Williams provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. The following spoke during public comment:
Charles Shetron
Bob Amaral
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 2025-38, authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement with Alliance Home Repair for window replacement in the amount of $12,600 and lighting upgrades in the amount $6,500; McClure Plaster for installation of stucco in the amount of $19,646; and R&K Doors for the installation of an automatic gate opener in the amount of $14,919 at 285 North Third Avenue for a total Cost of $53,665 to be funded by General Government Capital Facility Fund 357, Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 and Water Capital Replacement Fund 644, CP2410 - 285 N. Third Ave Property.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith PASSED this 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Smith, Pitassi, 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.
11.7 Consider by Minute Order Approving a Change Order with Joaquin Painting to Paint the Outside of the Building, Lobby Walls, all baseboards and all Door Casings at the Gene Bianchi Community Center in the Amount of $21,200 to be Funded From Facilities Maintenance Fund 540.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 21, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-031 Next Ordinance: 1290 Facilities Maintenance Services Supervisor Williams provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
By Minute Order, Approve the Change Order with Joaquin Painting to paint the outside of the building, lobby walls, all baseboards and all door casings at the Gene Bianchi Community Center in the amount of $21,200 to be funded from Facilities Maintenance Fund 540.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith PASSED this 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Pitassi, Gilbert, Kettering (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos (1)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/1 by City Council roll call vote.
11.8 Discuss Amending the Oakdale Municipal Code to Change the Start Time of the City Council Meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. and provided Direction to Staff.
Interim City Manager Ramar stated he was asked to bring this item for discussion.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Direct Staff to move forward with brining an ordinance to the City Council to consider a to change the time of the City Council meeting to 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert PASSED this 21st 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 (O)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, April 21, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-031 Next Ordinance: 1290 Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
12.1 April Department Reports
Interim City Manager reported last September or October he brought as the Police Chief to endorse Prop 36 to change some theft and drug laws we have a seen a decrease of 32% year-to-date from 2024 to 2025.
13. City Council Items
Council Member Pitassi thanked the Police Department for their hard work.
Council Member Kettering stated in the monthly report year-to-date the amount of traffic citations its up by 200%. We see a lot of social media posts that the police Department does not do anything. The Police Department should be commended by their hard work. Council Member Kettering also stated its spring break there were 41 high school and jr. high school kids at the Greger Sports Park. Its great to see the kids out using the park.
Mayor Bairos thanked Jeff Gravel for the new signage downtown it looks great and Love Oakdale, Saturday, April 26t. Kick off starts at the Oakdale Community Park at 8am.
14. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held May 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
ATTEST:
Cher Saus
Colben Andisen
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Cherilyn Bairos, Mayor