CITY OF OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1906 City Council Chambers
НЕСПРОНАТО 277 North Second Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Tuesday, September 8, 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
Absent: Council Member Richard Murdoch
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bairos led the pledge of allegiance.
Invocation
Mark Buenafe of the Community United Methodist Church provided the invocation.
Presentations/Acknowledgements
5.1 Recognizing Vargas Printing for 43 Years in Business.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council recognized Vargas Printing.
5.2 Proclamation Honoring September 11, 2026, as Patriot Day & National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Mayor Bairos and the Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation Honoring September 11, 2026, as Patriot Day & National Day of Service and Remembrance
5.3 Unpermitted Food Vendor Task Force Initiative Presentation by Robert Kostlivy with Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources.
Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Additions / Deletions.
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
Public Comments
Mayor Bairos opened public comment. The following spoke during public comment Mike Moore, Oakdale Garden Glub spoke regarding the annual Garden Club tour on October 3rd from 10am - 2pm.
Theresa Shepard, CARE 2 U spoke regarding the third annual free dental clinic on October 24'h from 9am - 2pm at 1300 West F Street and they are in need of volunteers. "Cowboy Capital of the World"
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-084 Next Ordinance: 1304 Nancy Poldosky, spoke regarding lack of shopping on the West end of town, spreading low income and affordable housing throughout town and requested regarding the ROl that the Community Methodist Church be removed from the list.
There being no further public comment, the Mayor Bairos closed the public comment period.
8. Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees
City Council Consent Agenda
The consent agenda is comprised of Items 9.1 through 9.12. 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 17, 2026.
9.2 Receive and File the Warrant List for August 11, 2026 - August 31, 2026.
9.3 Waive All Readings of Ordinances and Resolutions, Except by Title.
9.4 Accept the july Treasurer's Report.
9.5 Adoption of Ordinance 1303 Amending Chapter 35, Article VI of the Oakdale Municipal Code, relating to the City's Water Conservation Program.
9.6 Adopt a Resolution of Concurrence and Support of the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
9.7 Adopt a Resolution Making Certain Findings and Determination in Compliance with Section XIIIB of the California Constitution (The Gann Initiative for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.
9.8 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
9.9 Adopt a Resolution Approving an Update to the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
9.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Lariat Subdivision and Authorizing the Filing of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Final Subdivision Maps with the County Clerk Recorder's Office.
9.11 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the School Avenue Water Main Replacement Project (CP2621) in the Amount of $139,406.81 and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion.
9.12 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the North 5" Avenue Sewer Main Replacement Project (CP2622) in the Amount of $143,460.79 and Authorize the Filing of a Notice of Completion.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-084 Next Ordinance: 1304 MOTION
To approve Items 9.1 through 9.12 on the City of Oakdale City Council September 8, 2026.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 8th day of September, 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. Public Hearings
10.1 Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 Section 7 Operational Requirements and 38 Section 8 Enforcement, Inspections and Penalties Related to Regulatory Oversight of Smoke Shop Businesses.
Lt. Stever provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
Mayor Bairos opened the public hearing for public comment. There being no 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
Introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 38 Section 7 Operational Requirements and 38 Section 8 Enforcement, Inspections and Penalties Related to Regulatory Oversight of Smoke Shop Businesses.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 8th day of September, 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 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with United Pavement Maintenance for the E Street Improvements Project in the Amount of $410,117.05 and Execute an Agreement with McPhee Masonry for the City Arch in the Amount of $269,480.00 and Authorizing $41,000.00 for Construction Engineering & Inspection Services and $41,000.00 for Contingency for a Total Project Budget of $761,597.05 to be Funded from Measure L Fund 222, Streets Replacement Fund 294 and to Appropriate Funds from Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and Funds from
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-084 Next Ordinance: 1304 Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 CP2415.
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 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 2026-091, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with United Pavement Maintenance for the E Street Improvements Project in the amount of $410,117.05 and authorize $41,000.00 for Construction Engineering & Inspection Services and $41,000.00 for Contingency to be funded from Measure L Fund 222, Streets Replacement Fund 294 and to appropriate funds from Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and appropriate funds from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 for CPD 2415; and
Adopt City Council Resolution 2026-092, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with McPhee Masonry for the City Arch as part of the E Street Improvements Project in the amount of $269,480.00 to be funded from Measure L Fund 222, Streets Replacement Fund 294 CP2415.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 8th day of September, 2026, by the following vote
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Gilbert, 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.
11.2 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Friends & Family Building for the Oakdale Community Park Restroom Improvements Project and Appropriating Funds from Facility Maintenance Fund 540.
Senior Engineering Technician Hendon 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 2026-093, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Friends & Family Building for the Oakdale Community Park Restroom Improvements Project and appropriating funds from Facility Maintenance Fund 540 in the amount of $46,916.70 with a Contingency in the amount of $4.694.57 and
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-084 Next Ordinance: 1304 $5,000.00 for Inspections.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 8th day of September, 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.
11.3 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2026 Ford F-650 6-Yard Dump Truck from Haidlen Ford in the Amount of $112,354.26 to be Funded from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 and Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and Surplus a 1996 F Series Dump Truck.
Fleet & Public Services Property Supervisor Milam 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 2026-094, authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-650 6-yard dump truck from Haidlen Ford in the amount of $112,354.26 to be funded from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 and Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 and surplus a 1996 F Series Dump Truck.
Moved by Council Member Pitassi, and seconded Council Member Kettering PASSED this 8th day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Kettering, Gilbert, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.4 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a T770 Bobcat Track Loader Tier 4 from Bobcat Central in the Amount of $83,935.32 with a Trencher Attachment for $11,507.88 and a Pavement Breaker Attachment in the Amount of $17,231.63 to be Funded from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 in the Amount of $39,337.42 and Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 in the Amount of $39,337.41 and Streets Capital Outlay Account 110 in the Amount of $34,000.00 for a Total Cost of $112, 674.83 and Surplus the 1994 Bobcat Loader.
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-084 Next Ordinance: 1304 Fleet & Public Services Property Supervisor Milam 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 2026-095, authorizing the purchase of a T770 Bobcat track loader tier 4 from Bobcat Central in the amount of $83,935.32 with a trencher attachment for $11,507.88 and a pavement breaker attachment in the amount of $17,231.63 to be funded from Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 in the amount of $39,337.42 and Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 in the Amount of $39,337.41 and Streets Capital Outlay Account 110 in the amount of $34,000.00 for a Total Cost of $112, 674.83 and surplus the 1994 Bobcat Loader.
Moved by Council Member Kettering, and seconded Council Member Pitassi PASSED this 8th day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kettering, Pitassi, Gilbert, Bairos (4) NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (0)
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Murdoch (1)
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None (0)
Motion carried 4/0 by City Council roll call vote.
11.5 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 6" Whacker Nueson Trash Pump from TMS Equipment to be Funded by Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 in the Amount of $11,401.11 and Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 in the Amount of $11,401.11 for a Total Cost of $22,802.22.
Fleet & Public Services Property Supervisor Milam 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 2026-096, authorizing the purchase of a 6" Whacker Nueson trash pump from TMS Equipment to be funded by Sewer Capital Replacement Fund 621 in the amount of $11,401.11 and Water Capital Replacement Fund 644 in the Amount of $11,401.11 for a total cost of $22,802.22.
Moved by Council Member Pitassi, and seconded Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert PASSED this 8th day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
CITY OF OAKDALE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Next City Council Resolution: 2026-084 Next Ordinance: 1304 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Pitassi, Gilbert, 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.
12. City Manager's Report
13. City Council Items
Council Member Gilbert stated the Oakdale FFA needs our help with their fundraiser of the year and are looking for more ticket sales for their event that is this Saturday, September 12th and is a steak dinner. Please go to the Oakdale FFA website to purchase tickets.
Mayor Bairos this Friday, September 11th at Fire Station 28 we will have the 25t Anniversary of 911 Ceremony at 8:30 am.
15. Adjournment
The next Regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council will be held September 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. There being no further business, Mayor Bairos adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
Colleen Andrsen Centes
Colleen Andersen, Deputy City Clerk