CITY CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1908 city Council Chamber
LICORPORAED 77 North Second Avenu
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, January 5, 2026 6:30 PM City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bairos called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT:
Present: Mayor Cherilyn Bairos
Mayor Pro Tem Kayleigh Gilbert
Council Member Jeff Kettering
Council Member Ricard Murdoch
Council Member Jarod Pitassi
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
Invocation
Clifton Curry with Calvary Chapel Oakdale provided the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing the Oakdale Saddle Club, 2025 California ProRodeo Circuit Medium Rodeo of the Year.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council recognized the Oakdale Saddle Club.
6. Additions / Deletions
There were no additions or deletions to the Agenda.
7. Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos closed public comment.
8. Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
9. City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.8. 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 December 15, 2025.
9.2 Receive and file the Warrant List for the period December 8 - 28, 2025.
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4 Accept the November Treasurer's Report.
9.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving Revisions to the Salary Schedule Contained in the "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, January 5, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-001 Next Ordinance: 1297 Rules and Regulations for Employment of Part-Time and Temporary Employees.
9.6 Approve Co-Sponsored Special Event from the Oakdale Lions Club for the Don Osborne Memorial Run on February 7, 2026.
9.7 Approve Co-Sponsored Special Event Application from the Oakdale Enrichment Society (OES) to hold the OES Community Closet & Clothing Drive to be held on August 24 - 29, 2026 at the Gene Bianchi Community Center.
9.8 Approve the Request to Remove One (1) Redwood Tree at the Corner of Woods Creek Drive & Table Mountain Drive.
MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.8 on the City of Oakdale City Council January 5, 2025, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 5th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Murdoch, 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 Chapter 18 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Section 8, to Prohibit Parking of Commercial Vehicles on Ackley Circle During Youth Sporting Events.
City Manager Ramar provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment.
Christopher Smith spoke in favor of the ordinance but thought the fine was too low to prohibit parking.
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.
MOTION
Introduction and waive the first reading of Ordinance 1297, amending Chapter 18 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Section 8, to Prohibit Parking of Commercial Vehicles on Ackley Circle During Youth Sporting Events.
Moved by Council Member Murdoch seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, PASSED this
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, January 5, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-001 Next Ordinance: 1297 5th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch, Gilbert, Kettering, 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.
10.2 Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 Zoning by Adding Section 18.26 Titled "Mobile Home Park Permitting and Enforcement" Declaring Intent to Assume Enforcement Responsibility for Mobile Home Parks and Establishing the City of Oakdale as the Local Enforcement Agency Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 18300 and 18865.
City Manager Ramar provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment. 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
Introduction and waive the first reading of Ordinance 1298, amending Chapter 36 Zoning by adding section 18.26 titled "Mobile Home Park Permitting and Enforcement" declaring intent to assume enforcement responsibility for Mobile Home Parks and establishing the City of Oakdale as the local enforcement agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 18300 and 18865.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert and seconded by Council Member Kettering, PASSED this 5th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Kettering, Murdoch, 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 Authorizing the Purchase of a 2026 Ford Interceptor from Haidlen Ford for $59,237.60 and Outfit the Vehicle with Emergency Equipment Installed by Jay's Tires for $28,294.19 for a Total Amount of $87,531.79 from Vehicle Replacement Fund 530 and Authorize the Purchase of a 2025 Chevy Blazer EV from Steves Chevrolet for $63,755.71 and Outfit the Vehicle with Emergency Equipment Installed by Jay's Tires for $22,697.50 for a Total Amount of $86,453.21 from Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 203 and Surplus Patrol Vehicles #30 and #58.
Police Chief Grogan provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, January 5, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-001 Next Ordinance: 1297 Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment. There being no public comment, mader Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-002, authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford Interceptor from Haidlen Ford for $59,237.60 and outfit the vehicle with emergency equipment installed by Jay's Tires for $28,294.19 for a total amount of $87,531.79 from Vehicle Replacement Fund 530 and authorize the purchase of a 2025 Chevy Blazer EV from Steves Chevrolet for $63,755.71 and outfit the vehicle with emergency equipment installed by Jay's Tires for $22,697.50 for a total amount of $86,453.21 from Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 203 and surplus Patrol Vehicles #30 and #58.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert and seconded by Council Member Pitassi, PASSED this 5th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Pitassi, Kettering, Murdoch, 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 Purchase of a Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Controller (PERC) Equipment Model RC 412 from H&M Gopher Control Manufacturing & Sales in the Amount of $18,574.30, to be Funded by Parks Replacement Fund 549.
Public Works Superintendent Roberts 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 2026-003, authorizing the purchase of a pressurized exhaust rodent controller (PERC) equipment model RC 412 from H&M Gopher Control Manufacturing & Sales in the amount of $18,574.30, to be funded by Parks Replacement Fund 549.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert and seconded by Pitassi, PASSED this 5th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Pitassi, Kettering, Murdoch, 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, January 5, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-001 Next Ordinance: 1297 Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.3 Consider a Resolution Accepting the Fiscal Year 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (AB 1600 Report).
Finance Director Avila provided a summary of the report.
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 2026-004, accepting the Fiscal Year 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Annual Report on Development Impact Fees (AB 1600 Report).
Moved by Council Member Pitassi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, PASSED this 5th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Gilbert, Kettering, Murdoch, 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
13. City Council Items
Council Member Gilbert thanked A Small Town Christmas for the Ice-Skating Rink and all the Christmas cheer to Oakdale.
Mayor Bairos announced the Chamber of Commerce will have their Annual Awards Dinner on February 27 and Mayor's State of the City will be on January 28'h and thanked all who were involved with A Small Town Christmas this year.
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
ATTEST:
Colleen Anarsin
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Cherilyn Bairos, Mayor