CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
9002 City Council Chambers
277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Monday, August 17, 2026 6:30 PM City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bairos called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. 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 of the River Christian Community provided the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing Native Daughters of the Golden West for Celebrating 125 Years.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council recognized the Native Daughters of the Golden West.
6. Report Out of Closed Session and Additions / Deletions.
Mayor Bairos stated there was nothing to report out of closed session There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened public comment. The following spoke during public comment Nancy Poldsky spoke regarding Oak Haven and expressed concerns with the rent and maintenance at the facility.
Mary Buchanan spoke as she is running for City Council.
There being no further public comment, the Mayor Bairos closed the public comment period.
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 August 3, 2026.
9.2 Receive and File the Warrant List for July 28, 2026 - August 10, 2026. "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 17, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-079 Next Ordinance: 1303
9.3 Waive All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title.
9.4 Accept the June Treasurer's Report.
9.5 Adopt a Resolution Making Certain Findings and Determination in Compliance with Section XIIIB of the California Constitution (The Gann Initiative) for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
9.6 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement with Longstreth Family Limited Partnership for Agricultural Use of Certain Owned Real Property Adjacent to the Oakdale Wastewater Treatment Plant and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement.
9.7 Approve by Minute Order Removal of One (1) Cork Oak Tree Located at 173 Little Johns Creek Drive.
9.8 Reject Claim for Damages by Michael and Tamara. Worley.
City Manager Ramar stated he would like to pull item 9.6 from the Consent Agenda and bring back at a later date.
MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.8 on the City of Oakdale City Council August 17, 2026, Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 9.6
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 17th day of August, 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)
10. Public Hearings
10.1 Continued from July 20, 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 provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment, The following spoke in opposition of the ordinance:
Ted
Troy Harris
Bianca Signorelli
Jason Wyatt
Kathleen Westenberg
Jane Tron
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 17, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-079 Next Ordinance: 1303 There being no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council.
Staff responded to. questions from the City Council.
City Manager Ramar recommended the item be continued in order to consult with the City's Risk Management Authority regarding the legal aspect of this ordinance.
There being no further Council discussion, Mayor Bairos asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
To continue the item to the September 21, 2026 City Council meeting.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 17th day of August, 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.
10.2 Continued from August 3, 2026 City Council Meeting:
Introduction and Wavie the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 35, Article VI of the Oakdale Municipal Code, relating to the City's Water Conservation Program.
Blackwater Engineering provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment, The following spoke in opposition of the ordinance:
Kent Roberts
Bianca Signorelli
Resident name not given
There being no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
There being no further Council discussion, Mayor Bairos asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
Introducing and Waiving the First Reading of Ordinance 1303 amending Chapter 35, Article VI of the Oakdale Municipal Code, relating to the City's Water Conservation Program.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-079 Next Ordinance: 1303 Moved by Council Member Murdoch, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 17th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch, Gilbert, 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.
City Manager Ramar asked for a 5-minute recess. Mayor Bairos called for a 5-minute recess.
10.3 Introduction and Wavie the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the Oakdale Municipal Code Adopting the Religious Institution Overlay Zoning (RIO) and Housing Element Residential Overlay (HERO) to Implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element and Authorize Staff to File a Notice of Exemption upon Adoption of Accordance with CEQA Statute and Guidelines.
4Leaf Inc. provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment, The following spoke in opposition of the ordinance:
Nancy Poldosky
Cindy Boris
Rick Wolfe
Joe Ricci
Kent Roberts
Rita Strange
Resident name not given.
Kim Wolfe
Doug Hummer
Shaylynn
Bob Amaral
Andrea Gilbert
Kim
Pat Kuhn
There being no further public comment, Mayor Bairos brought the item back to the City Council.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
City Manager Ramar stated he was misinformed regarding the overlay zoning and recommended this item be continued to allow for additional legal review.
There being no further Council discussion, Mayor Bairos asked for a motion to be made.
MOTION
To continue the item to the September 21, 2026 City Council meeting.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 17, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-079 Next Ordinance: 1303 Moved by Mayor Bairos, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 17th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos, Kettering, Pitassi, Murdoch, Gilbert (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. Staff Reports
11.1 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Sign Designs, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of a City Entry Sign on the North Entry Point of Oakdale in the Amount of $44,880 and Authorizing $5,000 for Contingency for a Total Project Budget of $49,880 to be Funded from American Rescue Plan Act Fund 239 CP2124
Capital Projects Manager McDonald provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Staff responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Bairos opened the item for public comment:
The following spoke during public comment:
Bianca Signorelli
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 2026-080, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sign Designs, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a city entry sign on the North entry point of Oakdale in the amount of $44,880 and authorizing $5,000 for contingency for a total project budget of $49,880 to be funded from American Rescue Plan Act Fund 239 CP2124.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 17th day of August, 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 Approving the Adopt-A-Spot (Park, Trail, Median) Volunteer Policy Program.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, August 17, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-079 Next Ordinance: 1303 Management Analyst Del Cielo 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 2026-081, approving the Adopt-A-Spot (Park, Trail, Median) Volunteer Policy Program.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Pitassi PASSED this 17th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Gilbert, Pitassi, Murdoch, 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.
11.3 Consider a Resolution Designating a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates to Take Action on Resolutions that Establish League of California Cities Policy's at the Annual Business Meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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 MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-082, designating the City Manager as the voting delegate to take action on resolutions that establish League of California Cities Policy's at the Annual Business meeting on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Moved by Mayor Bairos, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 17th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bairos, Gilbert, Kettering, Pitassi, Murdoch (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, August 17, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-079 Next Ordinance: 1303
12. City Manager's Report
12.1 August Department Reports.
Department Reports are provided in the Agenda Packet for reference.
12.2 Alley Maintenance Plan Update 2026 Presentation.
Public Services Manager Lopez provided a PowerPoint presentation.
13. City Council Items
13.1 Consider a Resolution Establishing a One-Hour Time Allocation for Non-Agenda Public Comment at Regular City Council Meetings.
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 MOTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-083, establishing a one-hour time allocation for non-agenda public comment at Regular City Council Meetings.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Council Member Murdoch PASSED this 17th day of August, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Murdoch, Bairos (3)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Gilbert (2)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Motion carried 3/2 by City Council roll call vote.
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
Colleen Andisen
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk