CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers
ACORRORIIED 277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, July 20, 2026 6:30 PM City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bairos called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT:
Present: Mayor Cherilyn Bairos
Mayor Pro Tem Kayleigh Gilbert
Council Member Jeff Kettering
Council Member Jarod Pitassi
Council Member Richard Murdoch
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 Sunrise Rotary for their Outstanding Work on Repairing the Dorada Park Tile Wall.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council recognized the Oakdale Sunrise Rotary.
5.2 Proclamation Declaring August 4, 2026, as "National Night Out".
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation for National Night Out.
6. Report Out of Closed Session and Additions / Deletions.
Mayor Bairos reported out of Closed Session that the City Manager had a successful evaluation.
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
7. Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened public comment. The following spoke during public comment Jeff Cavanaugh thanked the City for moving the Pride event indoors and spoke regarding the concerns of the event being held outdoors exposing children to drag queens and the pride event and would like to see the event held indoors for future events.
Kirsten stated she moved to Oakdale a few years ago for his daughter to have a better life. Has concerns with pride flags and concerns with the Pride event being held at Dorada Park.
Sophie Weismen with Senator Alvardo-Gil Office provided a legislative update.
There being no further public comment, the Mayor closed the public comment period. "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301
8. Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
9. City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.11. 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 15, 2026.
9.2 Receive and File the Warrant List for June 9 - July 14, 2026.
9.3 Waive All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title.
9.4 Accept the May Treasurer's Report.
9.5 Second Reading of Ordinance 1301 Amending Chapter 30 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adding Article VI Related to Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way.
9.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the East A Street ADA Ramp Project in the Amount of $50,035 and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion.
9.7 Reject Claim for Damages by Paul Story.
9.8 Reject Claim for Damages by Jennie Donohue.
9.9 Reject Claim for Damages by Todd Daniel.
9.10 Reject Claim for Damages by Rosemary Maldonado.
9.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Execute a Grant Agreement with the FAA for the Design and Engineering of the Airport Lighting Improvement Project (CP2616).
MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.11 on the City of Oakdale City Council July 20, 2026, Consent Agenda
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering Gilbert, Murdoch, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
10. Public Hearings
10.1 Consider a Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Bridle Ridge Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 Council Member Kettering stated he will be abstaining from Item 10.1 due to living in the district and left the dais.
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. 2026-069, approving the Engineer's Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Bridle Ridge Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Murdoch PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Murdoch, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi (1)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering (1)
Motion carried 3/1 by City Council roll call vote.
Council Member Kettering returned to the dais.
10.2 Consider a Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Vineyards Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Council Member Pitassi stated he will be abstaining from Item 10.2 due to living in the district and left the dais.
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 2026-070, approving the Engineer's Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Vineyards Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Council Member Murdoch PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch, Gilbert, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:Pitassi (1)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
Council Member Pitassi returned to the dais.
10.3 Consider a Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Burchell Hill Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Mayor Bairos stated she will be abstaining from Item 10.3 due to living in the district and left the dais.
Finance Director Avila provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert opened the public hearing 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 2026-071, approving the Engineer's Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Burchell Hill Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Council Member Murdoch PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch, Gilbert (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:Pitassi, Bairos (2)
Motion carried 3/0 by City Council roll call vote.
Mayor Bairos returned to the dais.
10.4 Consider a Resolution Approving the Engineer's Report and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for District No. 3 (Live Oak, Reinman Court, Sunset Meadows, Sterling Hills, Murdoch Estates) Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Council Member Murdoch stated he will be abstaining from Item 10.4 due to living in the district and left the dais.
Finance Director Avila provided a PowerPoint presentation.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment.
Kathleen Westenberg
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
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-072, approving the Engineer's Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the District No. 3 (Live Oak, Reinman Court Sunset Meadows, Sterling Hills, Murdoch Estates)_Vineyards Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi (1)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:Murdoch (1)
Motion carried 3/1 by City Council roll call vote.
Council Member Murdoch returned to the dais.
10.5 Continued from June 15, 2026 City Council Meeting:
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.
Sr. Engineering Technician Hendon provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment.
Kathleen Westenberg
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
To continue this item to the August 17, 2026 City Council meeting to reword the ordinance and bring back to the City Council for consideration.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 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.
10.6 Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 38 Smoke Shop Regulations into the Oakdale Municipal Code and Adding Article IV Tobacco Retailer License Limitation Section 24 to Chapter 16 License, Related to Establishing Regulatory Oversight of Smoke Shop Businesses.
Lt. Stever 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
Introducing and Waiving the First Reading of Ordinance 1302 adding Chapter 38 Smoke Shop Regulations into the Oakdale Municipal Code and adding Article IV Tobacco Retailer License Limitation Section 24 to Chapter 16 License, related to establishing regulatory oversight of Smoke Shop Businesses.
Moved by Council Member Pitassi, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Kettering, Murdoch, Gilbert, 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 RP Landscaping for the Oakdale Fire Staton #28 Building Landscaping Project in the Amount of $37,165 and a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $3,716 for a Total Project Budget of $40,881 to be Funded from Facility Maintenance Fund 540, CP2326.
Public Services Manager Lopez 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
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-073, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with RP Landscaping for the Oakdale Fire Staton #28 Building Landscaping Project in the amount of $37,165 and a 10% Contingency in the amount of $3,716 for a total project budget of $40,881 to be funded from Facility Maintenance Fund 540, CP2326.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Murdoch, Pitassi, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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 City Manager to Execute an Agreement with United Pavement Maintenance for the North 8t* Avenue Utility Improvements Project in the Amount of $389,321.39 and Authorizing $39,832.00 for Construction Engineering Inspection Services and $50,000.00 for Contingency for a Total Project Budget of $488,159.39 to be Funded from Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and to Appropriate Funds from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 and Measure L Fund 222 - CP2406.
Capital Projects Manager McDonald 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 MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-074, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with United Pavement Maintenance for the North 8' Avenue Utility Improvements Project in the amount of $389,321.39 and authorizing $39,832.00 for Construction Engineering Inspection Services and $50,000.00 for Contingency for a total project budget of $488, 159.39 to be funded from Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and to appropriate funds from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 and Measure L Fund 222 - CP2406.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 20th day of July, 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.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301
11.3 Consider a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Enter into an Agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for Executive Recruitment Services in Support of the Finance Director Position in the Amount of $26,500.
Assistant to the City Manager Mondragon 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 MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-075, authorizing Staff to enter into an agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for Executive Recruitment Services in support of the Finance Director Position in the amount of $26,500.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, Murdoch, Pitassi, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
Consider a Resolution Accepting Grant Funding in the Amount of $190,300 from the State of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Grant Program for DUI Enforcement.
Sgt. Ben Savage 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 2026-076, accepting grant funding in the amount of $190,300 from the State of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Grant Program for DUI Enforcement.
Moved by Council Member Pitassi, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 20th day of July, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Gilbert, Murdoch Gilbert, Pitassi, Bairos (5) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None (0)
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-044 Next Ordinance: 1301 ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 5/0 by City Council roll call vote.
12. City Manager's Report
12.1 July Department Reports
Department Reports are provided in the Agenda Packet.
13. City Council Items
Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert asked if the Council was going to consider changing the public comment period to an hour. City Manager Ramar responded this will be discussed at an upcoming meeting.
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Colleen Andren KGilbew
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk Kayleigh Gilbert, Mayor Pro Tem