DAKDATE
CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1906 City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Tuesday, January 20, 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 Jarod Pitassi
Absent: Council Member Jeff Kettering
Council Member Murdoch
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
4. Invocation
Kent Roberts with The River Christian Community provided the invocation.
5. Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing the Oakdale Library for Celebrating 50 Years.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council recognized the Oakdale Library.
6. Additions / Deletions
There were no additions or deletions to the Agenda.
7. Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened public comment.
Genie Marquis spoke regarding concerns with the fog and people not driving with their lights on and asked if there is a way to enforce more.
Bob Amaral spoke regarding the D Street American flag and would like an exception be made to keep the flag displayed
Wendy Brown spoke regarding an email she sent to the Council regarding recent park destruction made by Council Member Pitassi and it is disheartening see a City Leader treat City property this way and asked him to step down from his position on the City Council.
George Hankins spoke regarding the vandalism at City parks and has seen City personnel when mowing the grass and make damage to the grass they should be held accountable as well.
Dr. Sarah Andreses spoke regarding her concerns are from a liability perspective for the City and that there are no signs in the parks and during her career she has seen sixty percent of accidents happen from recreational biking.
"Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-005 Next Ordinance: 1299 Ashley Hankins spoke regarding the Skate Park and a lot of drug dealing and suggested if the City can look into further enforcement.
Bianchi Signorelli spoke regarding a recent parking citation a visitor who came to her home for a Christmas party received She further commented her concerns with the parking citation process and the City's infrastructure. Lack of transparency in the appeals process and inconsistent signage.
There being no further comment, Mayor Bairos closed public comment.
Council Member Pitassi made a statement regarding the park incident. This was not malicious and he stopped immediately when he noticed the damage and fixed the ruts. He further stated he loves this town and that is why he is sitting in this seat.
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 January 5, 2026.
9.2 Receive and file the Warrant List for the period December 29, 2025 - January 11, 2026.
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Collaboration with the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association (STRGBA) GSA and the County of Tuolumne GSA to Approve and Implement the Groundwater Use Management Program (GWUMP) for the Modesto Subbasin.
9.5 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Collaboration with the Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers Groundwater Basin Association (STRGBA) Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) to Approve and Implement the Modesto Groundwater Subbasin Well Mitigation Plan.
9.6 Second 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.
9.7 Second 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.
9.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Greger Sports Park Project CP2311 in the Amount of $7,204,367.88 and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion.
MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.8 on the City of Oakdale City Council January 20,
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-005 Next Ordinance: 1299 2026, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded by Council Member Pitassi PASSED this 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Pitassi, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch (2)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10. Public Hearings
10.1 Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adopting the 2025 Building Code with Local Amendments.
City Manager Ramar stated Staff is recommending we take public comment and continue this item to February 2ng
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment. 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 the item to February 2, 2026
MOTION
Continue public hearing to the February 2, 2026 City Council meeting.
Moved by Mayor Bairos and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, PASSED this 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos, Gilbert, Pitassi (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch (2)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11. Staff Reports
11.1 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2025 Ford Mach-E from Haidlen Ford for $40,753.74 and Outfit the Vehicle with Emergency Equipment Installed by Jay's Tires for $7,997.68 for a Total of $48,751.42 to be Funded by Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 203 and Surplus Vehicle #433.
Police Chief Grogan 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
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-005 Next Ordinance: 1299 MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-008, Authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Ford Mach-E from Haidlen Ford for $40,753.74 and Outfit the Vehicle with Emergency Equipment Installed by Jay's Tires for $7,997.68 for a Total of $48,751.42 to be Funded by Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 203 and Surplus Vehicle #433.
Moved by Council Member Pitassi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, PASSED this 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Gilbert, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch (2)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
City Manager reported on the D Street flag and he drives D Street every day and it is a sense of pride to see that flag however the flag is not allowed per City Code and could be considered a safety issue. He did speak with Mr. Waggoner and encouraged him to go through the process of getting a flag pole and get a permit and put the flag up the proper way.
The Mayor stated there is a local business helping with fundraising for the flag pole.
13. City Council Items
Mayor Bairos announced the Mayor's State of the City will be on January 28* and tickets are still available.
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Collen landisen Killiet
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Kayleigh Gilbert, Mayor Pro Tem