JAKDATE
CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
BOOL City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, June 1, 2026 6:30 PM City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bairos called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT:
Present: Mayor Cherilyn Bairos
Mayor Pro Tem Kayleigh Gilbert (arrived 6:34 pm)
Council Member Jeff Kettering
Council Member Jarod Pitassi
Council Member Richard Murdoch
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
Invocation
Jeff Cavanaugh with Calvary Chapel Oakdale provided the invocation.
5. Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing Oakdale Junior High School Female Wrestlers for Competing in the California Junior High School State Championships and Making History as the First Group of Oakdale Girls to Participate in the Event.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council recognized the Oakdale Junior High School Female Wrestlers.
6. Additions / Deletions.
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened public comment. The following spoke during public comment Kenneth Boss spoke regarding concerns with e-bikes.
Leda spoke regarding e-bikes and suggested given tickets Bianca Signorelli spoke regarding concerns on public participation and transparency at City Council meetings.
There being no further 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 9.6. 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 May 18, 2026.
9.2 Receive and File the Warrant List for May 11 - May 25, 2026. "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 1, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-042 Next Ordinance: 1301
9.3 Waive all readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, except by Title.
9.4 Reject Claim for Damages by Sunshine Irvin.
MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.4 on the City of Oakdale City Council June 1, 2026, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Murdoch PASSED this 1st day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Murdoch, 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.
10. Public Hearings
10.1 Consider a Resolution Approving the Water Rate Increases Pursuant to Proposition 218 Based on the Water Rate Study Conducted by Tuckfield & Associates, Following the Hearing.
City Manager Ramar provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment, the following spoke during public comment:
Shelly Worsham
Kathleen Westenberg
Bianca Signorelli
There being no further public comment, Mayor Bairos asked if there was anyone that would like to submit their protest letter before the hearing is closed. Mayor Bairos closed the public hearing and brought the item back to the City Council and asked for the City Clerk to provide the final protest count of effected property owners.
Deputy City Clerk Andersen reported 9,139 ballots were mailed and a total of 2 protests have been received. A majority protest does not exist.
Mayor Bairos reported the City Clerk determined that a majority protest does not exist and brought back the item for City Council discussion.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-042, approving the water rate increases pursuant to Proposition 218 based on the water rate study conducted by Tuckfield and Associates. authorizing the proposed water rate increases.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 1, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-042 Next Ordinance: 1301 Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded by Council Member Kettering, PASSED this 1st day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Kettering, Murdoch, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi (1)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/1 by City Council roll call vote.
10.2 Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 19 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adding Section 19.67 Related to Unsafe Operation of Bicycles and Motorized Devices.
Police Chief Grogan provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment. The following spoke during public comment:
Shelley Worsham
Michael Garret
Kenneth Boss
Brady Anderson
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
Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 1301, amending Chapter 19 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adding Section 19.67 Related to Unsafe Operation of Bicycles with the additional language: C. Prohibited Conduct, 4. No person shall operate a motorized device in any area of a park, except where motorized devices are allowed to operate.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded by Council Member Kettering, PASSED this 1st day of June 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 City Manager to Execute an Agreement with DR Pipeline Inc. for the School Avenue Water Main Replacement Project in the Amount of $124,350 and Authorizing Construction Engineering in the Amount of
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 1, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-042 Next Ordinance: 1301 $12,435 and Contingency in the Amount of $12,435 for a Total Project Budget of $149,220 to be Funded from Water Capital Replacement Fund 644, CP2621.
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 2026-043, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with DR Pipeline Inc. for the School Avenue Water Main Replacement project in the amount of $124,350 and authorizing Construction Engineering in the amount of $12,435 and Contingency in the amount of $12,435 for a total project budget of $149,220 to be funded from Water Capital Replacement Fund 644, CP2621.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded by Council Member Pitassi, PASSED this 1st day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Pitassi, Kettering, Murdoch, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (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 Kettering congratulations to all the Oakdale School graduates.
Mayor Bairos announced Love Oakdale Concerts in the Park at Dorada Park start Friday, June 5th.
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
allen andssen Le Jay
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Cherilyn Bairos, Mayor