CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1906 City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:30 PM City Council Chambers
1. 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 Jarod Pitassi
Absent: Council Member Richard Murdoch
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
Invocation
Mark Buenafe with Community United Methodist Church provided the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing the Oakdale Rotary for their Outstanding Work on Repairing the Dorada Park Tile Wall.
Item will be continued to the July 20t City Council meeting.
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 Jeff Cavanaugh spoke in opposition of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Curtis Haney spoke in opposition of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Greg P spoke in favor of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Harlyn Divin spoke in favor of the Pride event at Dorada Pak Lynn Riley spoke in support of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Ryan Hall not sure name spoke in support of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Natalie spoke in support of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Kimberley McCarthy spoke in support of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Emery Nichola spoke in support of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Elizabeth May spoke in support of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
Natile Elise name, spoke in support of the Pride event at Dorada Park.
City Manager Ramar stated that public comment has reached the 30-minute time limit and the City needs to move forward with City business on tonight's agenda.
The Mayor called for a recess at 7:08 p.m.
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CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 15, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 The Mayor brought the meeting back to order at 7:13 pm
Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.14. 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 June 1, 2026.
9.2 Receive and File the Warrant List for May 26 - June 8, 2026.
9.3 Waive All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title.
9.4 Adopt a Resolution Calling for a Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Mayor and Two Council Members as Required by the Provision of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities and Request Consolidation of Said Election with the Statewide General Election.
9.5 Accept the April Treasurer's Report.
9.6 Approve Cancellation of Regular City Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026.
9.7 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Addition of Standard Drawing 7-B, Microtrenching Detail to the 2025 City of Oakdale Improvement Standards.
9.8 Second Reading of Ordinance 1300 Amending Chapter 19 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adding Section 19.67 Related to Unsafe Operation of Bicycles and Motorized Devices.
9.9 Adopt a Resolution Approving a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to be Funded by SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
9.10 Approve by Minute Order, Public Art Design Review Application "Grand Floral" to be Located at 150 South Second Avenue.
9.11 Adopt Resolutions Initiating Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Assessments for the Bridle Ridge Subdivision for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
9.12 Adopt Resolutions Initiating Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Assessments for the Vineyards Subdivision for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
9.13 Adopt Resolutions Initiating Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Assessment for Burchell Hill for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
9.14 Adopt Resolutions Initiating Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Assessment for District No. 3 (Live Oak, Reinman Court, Sunset Meadows, Sterling Hills, Murdoch Estates) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
MOTION
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 15, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 To approve Items 9.1 through 9.14 on the City of Oakdale City Council June 15, 2026, Consent Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Pitassi, Kettering, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote with Council Member Kettering abstaining from Item 9.11, Council Member Pitassi abstaining from Item 9.12 and Mayor Bairos abstaining from Item 9.13.
10. Public Hearings
10.1 Consider the Proposed Annexation of the Lariat Subdivision (Annexation No. 22) into City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Safety Services) and the Levy of Special Taxes within the Annexation Area; and Consider Adoption of the Resolutions Ordering the Annexation, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Subject to Voter Approval, Declaring the Results of the Special Annexation Election, Validating Prior Proceedings, and Directing the Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien.
Finance Director Avila 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 brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-056, approving the annexation of territory to the City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (Public Safety Services), authorizing the levy of special taxes therein and submitting levy of special taxes to qualified electors for the Lariat Subdivision Annexation No. 22; and Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-057, declaring results of special annexation election, determining validity of prior proceedings and directing the recording of an amended notice of special tax lien for Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 for the Lariat Subdivision Annexation No. 22.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Pitassi, Kettering, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 15, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10.2 Consider the Proposed Annexation of the Lariat Subdivision (Annexation No. 10) into City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2015-01 (Maintenance Services) and the Levy of Special Taxes within the Annexation Area; and Consider Adoption of the Resolutions Ordering the Annexation, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Subject to Voter Approval, Declaring the Results of the Special Annexation Election, Validating Prior Proceedings, and Directing the Recording of an Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien.
Finance Director Avila 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 brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-061, approving the annexation of territory to the City of Oakdale Community Facilities District No. 2015-01 (Maintenance Services), authorizing the levy of special taxes therein and submitting levy of special taxes to qualified electors for the Lariat Subdivision Annexation No. 22; and Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-062, declaring results of special annexation election, determining validity of prior proceedings and directing the recording of an amended notice of special tax lien for Community Facilities District No. 2015-01 for the Lariat Subdivision Annexation No. 22.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Kettering, Pitassi, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10.3 Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 30 Streets and Sidewalks of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adding Article VII Sidewalk Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Related to Sidewalk Maintenance, Repair and Replacement.
Senior Engineering Technician Hendon stated Staff is requesting the City Council open the public hearing, take public comment and continue the public hearing to July 20, 2026.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 15, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 motion to be made.
MOTION
Continue the Public Hearing to the July 20, 2026 City Council Meeting.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Kettering, Pitassi, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote
10.4 Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 30 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adding Article VI Related to Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way.
Senior Engineering Technician Hendon 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 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 30 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adding Article VI Related to Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Pitassi, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10.5 Consider a Resolution Adopting the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element of the City of Oakdale General Plan.
Luke Lindenbusch with 4LEAF Inc. 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 brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 15, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-063, adopting the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element of the City of Oakdale General Plan.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Pitassi, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
10.6 Consider a Resolution Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Black Water Consulting Engineers 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 brought the item back to the City Council and asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-064, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Pitassi, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11. Staff Reports
11.1 Consider a Resolution Approving the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 15, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-065, approving the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Moved by Council Member Gilbert, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Pitassi, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.2 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of Dispatch Center Computer Monitors by Mid-Valley IT for $2,147.04 each, for a Total of $13,997.13, Using Police Equipment Replacement Fund 545.
Chief of Police 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 made.
MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-066, authorizing the purchase and installation of Dispatch Center Computer Monitors by Mid-Valley IT for $2,147.04 each, for a total of $13,997.13, using Police Equipment Replacement Fund 545.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering Gilbert, Pitassi, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
12.1 June Department Reports
Department Reports are provided in the Agenda Packet.
13. City Council Items
13.1 Consider Authorizing Staff to Seek Bids from Demographers for Moving City to District
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, June 15, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 Elections.
City Attorney Hallinan stated the City received a letter from Shakman & Huges that the City has racially polarized voting. The City needs to determine if we have racially polarized voting by hiring a demographer.
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
Approve by Minute Order, authorizing Staff to seek bids from Demographers moving the City to District Elections.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 15th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Kettering, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi (1)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 3/1 by City Council roll call vote.
Council Member Kettering stated he would like to have the 30-minute public comment time frame moved to an hour. City Attorney Hallinan stated he will work with the City Manager on this request.
Council Member Pitassi questioned if the Pride Special Event could be brought back to the City Council for further discussion. City Attorney stated this is a ministerial decision and bringing the item back would not change the outcome. The next step would be someone would need to go to court for any further action.
Mayor Bairos announced the All American Bash will be held at Dorada Park on Saturday, June 28".
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Cherilyn Bairos, Mayo