DAKDALE
CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, December 1, 2025 6:30 PM City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT:
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Kayleigh Gilbert
Council Member Jeff Kettering
Council Member Ricard Murdoch
Council Member Jarod Pitassi
Absent: Mayor Cherilyn Bairos
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert led the pledge of allegiance.
4. Invocation
Steve Neubaum with LifePoint Church provided the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
6. Report Out of Closed Session and Additions / Deletions Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert reported out of Closed Session that direction was given to Staff.
There were no additions or deletions to the Agenda.
Public Comments
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert opened public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos closed public comment.
8. Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.7. 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 November 17, 2025.
9.2 Receive and file the Warrant List for the period November 12 - 23, 2025.
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Applications for All CalRecycle City County Payment Programs for Which the City of Oakdale is Eligible and Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Sign Any and All Necessary Documents.
9.5 Reject Claim for Damages by Jose Luiz Felix.
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CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 1 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-117 Next Ordinance: 1297
9.6 Reject Claim for Damages by John Gruber.
9.7 Consider a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Cedar Place Improvements Project CP2323 in the Amount of $632,110.20 and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion.
MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.7 on the City of Oakdale City Council November 3, 2025, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded by Council Member Murdoch PASSED this 1st day of December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch, Pitassi, Gilbert (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10. Public Hearings
11. Staff Reports
11.1 Consider a Resolution Accepting the Audit Report for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.
Finance Director Avila introduced the City's Auditor who provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-119, accepting the Audit Report for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.
Moved by Council Member Kettering and seconded by Council Member Murdoch, PASSED this 1st day of December, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch, Pitassi, Gilbert (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.2 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 1 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-117 Next Ordinance: 1297 RP Landscaping in the Amount of $26,245 for Landscape Maintenance Services within the Bridle Ridge and Vineyards LLMD's to be Funded by Bridle Ridge LLMD Fund 284 in the Amount of 3,750 and Vineyards LLMD Fund 286 in the Amount of $22,495.
Council Member Pitassi stated he lives in this neighborhood and will abstain from this item and left the dais.
Public Works Superintendent provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-120, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with RP Landscaping in the amount of $26,245 for landscape maintenance services within the Bridle Ridge and Vineyards LLMD's to be funded by Bridle Ridge LLMD Fund 284 in the amount of 3,750 and Vineyards LLMD Fund 286 in the amount of $22,495.
Moved by Council Member Murdoch and seconded by Council Member Kettering, PASSED this 1st day of December, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch, Kettering, Gilbert (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi (1)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote with Council Member Pitassi abstaining.
Council Member Pitassi returned to the dais.
11.3 Consider a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Enter into a Contract to Purchase 20 Draft One Licenses in the Amount of $48,323.60 and the Purchase of In-Car Cameras in the Amount of $124,268.18 from Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Total of $172,591.78 to be Funded by Contract Services Fund 110-2110-425003.
Lt. Stever provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-121, authorizing Staff to enter into a contract to
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 1 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-117 Next Ordinance: 1297 purchase 20 Draft One Licenses in the amount of $48,323.60 and the purchase of In- Car Cameras in the amount of $124,268.18 from Axon Enterprises, Inc. for total of $172,591.78 to be funded by Contract Services Fund 110-2110-425003.
Moved by Council Member Pitassi and seconded by Council Member Kettering, PASSED this 1st day of December, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Kettering, Murdoch, Gilbert (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 500 Hercules Series Contoured Lobby Chairs for the Gene Bianchi Community Center in the Amount of $22,271.06 to be Funded by Facilities Maintenance Fund 540, CP2523 and Surplus the Current Chairs.
City Manager Ramar provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-122, authorizing the purchase of 500 Hercules Series Contoured Lobby Chairs for the Gene Bianchi Community Center in the amount of $22,271.06 to be Funded by Facilities Maintenance Fund 540, CP2523 and Surplus the Current Chairs.
Moved by Council Member Kettering and seconded by Council Member Murdoch, PASSED this 1st day of December, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch, Pitassi, Gilbert (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.5 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of New Telephone Equipment for the Replacement of the City's Telephone System in the Amount of $16,398.02.
City Manager Ramar provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 1 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-117 Next Ordinance: 1297 Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-123, the purchase of new telephone equipment for the replacement of the City's Telephone System in the amount of $16,398.02.
Moved by Council Member Pitassi and seconded by Council Member Kettering, PASSED this 1st day of December, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Kettering, Murdoch, Gilbert (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
13. City Council Items
13.1. Discuss and Consider Confirmation by Minute Order Council Appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees; and Regional Boards Vacated by the Resignation of Former City Council Member Christopher Smith for the Remainder of the 2025 Calendar Year and for the 2026 Calendar Year.
MOTION
By Motion for Approval, the City Council appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and Regional Boards described in Attachment A for the remainder of 2025 and for the 2026 Calendar Year.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded by Council Member Pitassi and PASSED this 1st day of December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Pitassi, Murdoch, Gilbert (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert stated Downtown Christmas is this Saturday, December 6" and thanked A Small Town Christmas for all their hard work putting on this event. A shoutout to the Mustangs for playing their heart out at the last game and congratulations to the Senior.
14. Adjournment
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 1 2025
Next City Council Resolution: 2025-117 Next Ordinance: 1297 The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held December 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Collen Andusen Lubas
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk