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CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, May 5, 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
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
Invocation
Pastor Kent Roberts of The River Christian Community provided the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Proclamation Declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Additions / Deletions
None.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened Public Comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos closed the Public Comment period.
Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
8.1 Consider by Minute Order Re-Appointment of Brian Heron as Commissioner to the Planning Commission to Serve a Four-Year Term to Expire 4/2029.
MOTION
To appoint Brian Heron as Commissioner to the Planning Commission to serve a four- year term to expire 4/2029.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert PASSED this 5th day of May 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)
"Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 5, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-040 Next Ordinance: 1291 Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
8.2 Consider by Minute Order Appointment of Will Pringle Il as Commissioner to the Senior Advisory Commission to Fill an Unexpired Term to Expire 4/2028.
MOTION
To appoint Will Pringle Il as Commissioner to the Senior Advisory Commission to serve a four-year term to expire 4/2028.
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Smith PASSED this 5th day of May 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.
8.3 Consider by Minute Order Appointment of Christie Inocencio as Commissioner to the Senior Advisory Commission to Fill an Unexpired Term to Expire 4/2026.
MOTION
To appoint Christie Inocencio as Commissioner to the Senior Advisory Commission to serve a four-year term to expire 4/2026.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Gilbert PASSED this 5th day of May 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Gilbert, Pitassi, Kettering, Bairos NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.10. 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 21, 2025.
9.2 Receive and file the Warrant List for the period April 14, 2025 - April 28, 2025.
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4 Accepting the March 2025 Treasurer's Report.
9.5 Second 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
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 5, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-040 Next Ordinance: 1291 Plan.
9.6 By Minute Order Reject Claim from Erin Wofford.
9.7 By Minute Order Approve the Request to Remove One (1) Oak Tree Located at 1140 River Avenue.
9.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Frankie Losano, Owner/Operator of Munchies to Lease the Oakdale Community Park Concession Stand.
99 Sunherite for Minday, May 19, 202lation of the Regular City Council Meeting
9.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Our Lady of Fatima Society for the 2025 Processions.
MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.10 on the City of Oakdale City Council May 5, 2025, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith, and seconded by Council Member Kettering PASSED this 5th day of May 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 Continued from April 21s! City Council Meeting:
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.
Elliot Holt with Dixon Resources Unlimited a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing. The following spoke during public comment.
Bianca Signorelli
There being no further 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.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 5, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-040 Next Ordinance: 1291 MOTION
Adopt the introduction and waive the first reading of Ordinance 1290 amending Articles 1, IV, V and VIII 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 5th day of May 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Smith, Gilbert, Pitassi, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11. Staff Reports
11.1 Consideration of a Feasibility Study to Consolidate Electric Service Under the Modesto Irrigation District (MID).
Interim City Manager Ramar 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.
Eric Alvares PG&E Stockton Division
Bianca Signorelli
Sergio Regina
There being no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
By Minute Order the City Council Chose Option 1 Authorizing the City Manager to contact consulting firms for a feasibility study to consolidate electric service under the Modesto Irrigation District (MID) and report back to the Council on potential costs.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and seconded by Council Member Pitassi PASSED this 5'h day of May 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Smith, Pitassi, Gilbert, 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.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, May 5, 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-040 Next Ordinance: 1291
11.2 Consider a Resolution Authorizing Finance Director Salary Range Adjustment.
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.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-42, authorizing the Finance Director Salary Range Adjustment.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Smith and seconded by Council Member Gilbert PASSED this 5th day of May 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.
12. City Manager's Report
11.1 Presentation on the City's Insurance Requirements and Process for Special Events.
Interim City Manager Ramar provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
13. City Council Items
Council member Kettering thanked OBSA Softball game that was held.
Mayor Pro Tem Smith thanked Lisa Kjeldgaard, Savannah Sprague, Tamberly Stone, Lupe Aguilera for coordinating the Love Oakdale event lots of good work happened last weekend Mayor Bairos thanked Lisa Kjeldgaard and her team for the Morning Market.
14. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held June 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
ATTEST:
colennassen Cherbas
olleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk