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The council then considered the consent agenda, including the CR Point Specific Plan annexation item. After discussion and confirmation that the packet error was limited to the map image (not the written description of the swap), the consent agenda passed on a 4–1 roll-call vote. One council member recorded a “no” vote on the consent agenda.

Staff said the corrected map will be attached when the annexation item returns for final approval, and that the city will ensure the published packet matches the council’s prior direction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","20250317 Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","City staff told the council the annexation packet contained an outdated map for the CR Point Specific Plan; the corrected map will be used and the consent agenda containing the annexation passed 4–1.","taxTitle","Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California","taxId",60290,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6632945,"Oakdale council appoints retired Modesto captain Jason Grogan as interim police chief",170,2314000,2484000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2667390-eae679304557608e4db2f96f56a3a58e&start=2314&end=2484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2667390-eae679304557608e4db2f96f56a3a58e/thumbnail_2314000.jpg","/articles/6632945/Oakdale/Stanislaus-County/California/Oakdale-council-appoints-retired-Modesto-captain-Jason-Grogan-as-interim-police-chief","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632945-8e2d5e80e0bad16ef722acde02a0a105/orig.mp4?Expires=1773654708&Signature=jWI6ut1x0uMSHofQ8Irh0nPWUhmE5fQK5tWalVAdoLjcyUadeppDsrgLfKO85ZeVNFwY55DIKfuLrDiSe7thoUzg8NBHgHYEUCMtNb1ed6qPPL3cISZDQxcdvpZUyUUMH~JNXqjWAqo1i3zk7Ws8JLHhAnMfBdRDXi5brDlFWmfklStkO22zu-L7V4rMWZYLQmmjTFLjCP1MmfeiPK5FPdqG80Kui4Z9F~Zklu3J6SbGAF4b2p8uNnqeDMCvQz4PGlUVZFpq90h32bXOEyEcKelqCut0a03l8l1g4W3ZEq83Q-faLn06e14PDfPcOyCtm7fbZiDVuM8jPgrYZYR9rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakdale City Council on March 17 approved a resolution appointing retired Modesto Police Department captain Jason Grogan as interim police chief for the city, effective March 18, 2025. The vote was unanimous.

City staff said Grogan has 28 years in law enforcement, including two years as captain overseeing operations at the Modesto Police Department. Staff presented an employment agreement that sets interim compensation at $86.13 per hour plus additional incentives tied to certifications (7.5% for a bachelor’s degree and additional percentage if post‑certification is confirmed). The appointment is funded in the general fund.

Staff told the council Grogan is limited to 960 hours per fiscal year in the appointment; that cap means his initial term from March 18 would last into July without exceeding the limit, and the fiscal-year cap would reset on July 1. Staff said the appointment is intended to continue until a permanent chief is approved or until the city manager (who had been serving as acting police chief) returns to the position.

A council member asked whether Grogan would be paid both as police chief and as city manager; staff answered that he would not receive both pay sources. Council members also identified and corrected contract language to ensure the employment agreement would not prevent the prior chief from returning to his role; staff said the contract language would be amended to reflect that contingency.

The council approved the appointment and employment agreement on a 5–0 roll call.","The council selected retired Modesto Police Department captain Jason Grogan as Oakdale’s interim police chief effective March 18, with hourly pay and an hourly cap; the appointment passed unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6632950,"Oakdale council approves up to $33,000 contract with executive recruiter for city manager search",525,1743000,2268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2667390-eae679304557608e4db2f96f56a3a58e&start=1743&end=2268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2667390-eae679304557608e4db2f96f56a3a58e/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6632950/Oakdale/Stanislaus-County/California/Oakdale-council-approves-up-to-33000-contract-with-executive-recruiter-for-city-manager-search","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632950-ab15e99f06f60d866cc933b2fa33c93d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773654708&Signature=KVegC5H4-QJN83c7RLsEmrffZZIzVJMfVJ5xIuiRxml6TlKiR1sBGZyfPzUW-OAmDA~wWmUro~6GyHS3dnnBZ8TXHIbODdukuPbivKwTHU~WvuiQL-CMfF8Wc74OXYs~Ab9cZmyK8pQSqzlTbzvso1HEFLekRM-Jqz6mvEwPyChgMOiIV4DUpy~FHbG8znbCrybfFhGx60Ccg7ew4Ik2ruv78n7x6RyumG256M6PiirUK2EmomWitgQS54ob2Uuf~YzI5wE~7dx624yxo~JpXufjl9pKEsLCWf75obXW5TU1omSNjhNE~HWr0kZz1CYiiZviP27eFVtDfqTdpq0T4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakdale City Council on March 17 authorized staff to enter an agreement with Bob Murray & Associates to conduct an external recruitment for a permanent city manager, at a cost not to exceed $33,000.

Patrick (city staff) explained the city received four proposals and used criteria including experience with municipal city-manager searches, the full range of recruitment services offered, project approach, and cost-effectiveness. Staff selected Bob Murray & Associates for their advertised reach, structured recruitment processes and tailored outreach. Patrick told the council the $33,000 maximum includes brochure design and printing, mailings, advertising on multiple platforms, travel expenses and background checks for up to three finalists. Funds are available in the city’s contract-services fund (fund 110).

Council members asked for details about the background checks and how candidates would be narrowed. Patrick said the consultant typically conducts an initial screening and recommends six to eight candidates for interviews; council members or the council will then narrow to up to three finalists for comprehensive background checks. Patrick described the background checks as “fairly thorough” and said the vendor conducts criminal-history checks (including Department of Justice checks where appropriate) and customary searches for fraud, bankruptcy and other issues; the recruiter also typically reviews social-media posts for finalists as part of a comprehensive report provided to council members.

A council member asked whether the city could save money by handling the recruitment in-house; staff said the city could advertise through standard channels but that the consultant’s value is its extended network and targeted outreach to senior local-government candidates.

A motion to enter the agreement with Bob Murray & Associates for recruitment services not to exceed $33,000 passed on a 5–0 roll-call vote.","The council authorized staff to retain Bob Murray & Associates to conduct an external recruitment for a permanent city manager and approved a contract not to exceed $33,000; the vote was unanimous.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6632954,"Council picks muted brown for Oakdale community center exterior in 4-1 vote",614,1106000,1720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2667390-eae679304557608e4db2f96f56a3a58e&start=1106&end=1720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2667390-eae679304557608e4db2f96f56a3a58e/thumbnail_1106000.jpg","/articles/6632954/Oakdale/Stanislaus-County/California/Council-picks-muted-brown-for-Oakdale-community-center-exterior-in-4-1-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632954-6823a00ad11ad41969b9f4932f7d0348/orig.mp4?Expires=1773654708&Signature=RH-NwOxy6BXEq7OwhRov8t79LTAmfK-YtUINN04xGCg05cnLnKR5BQ6GwTYeBry24ZDn8qIIRLezTcQEy508JwwsjZ-eh6WRC-1FOI~a-ECh7PHtSVBjuNWmruk7KGHlGgyfWfCBIvJQjDIriDIwHJJEQZ6dkO47OEZ9kJjjQex0jdq~jULLOJqOWNY9M2~OOiq604QvfC6Jb9rNR~xNjn1dGczLudN-b8tZhKdPrHKnV35u-KTdIH2JD7fc-JtGAVsK3VimBGJZhM5Qy4bf8AYmSZ7h9YhkoTQ4VXicAxSTdhfyHwP7gRZpo1oQvmd21z4wzlBoxDvpSgo4QRViQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakdale City Council voted 4–1 on March 17 to adopt “Option 1,” a subdued brown palette described in the staff presentation as “kiln dry with an espresso macchiato” trim, as the new exterior color scheme for the Oakdale Community Center.

Tim (staff/consultant on the project) presented four color options and samples, describing Option 1 as a subtle brown with darker trim and noting that other choices included deeper crimson and red options. He told council members the intent was to modernize the building while providing exterior colors that flow with the interior finishes.

Public commenters weighed in. Danielle Sanders, who had just been appointed to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission, said she supported Option 1. Resident Austin Sprague told the council, “Number 1 is, in my opinion, the best. It’s subtle. It works,” and argued repainting only the exterior would be a cost-saving approach. Shelly Cummings, representing Dunn-Edwards Paints, advised the council to consider how exterior choices would flow with the interior finishes and fixtures.

Council members discussed both the red options and the more neutral Option 1. Council member Jared Potassie voiced support for keeping the existing green and later recorded a “no” vote on the motion; other council members favored Option 1. After a motion and second to adopt Option 1, the roll call was: Mayor Pro Tem Smith, yes; Council member Kettering, yes; Council member Gilbert, yes; Council member Potassie, no; Mayor (name not specified), yes. The motion therefore passed 4–1.

Staff said the chosen palette will be applied to the exterior and that related interior touch-ups (pillars and trim) would be coordinated so the building reads consistently for events and rentals. The council also discussed potential signage and accent options for the top of the building to increase visibility.

The council did not assign a separate funding authorization at the meeting; the item approved the color selection and direction to proceed with the repainting plan.","After a staff presentation and public comment, the Oakdale City Council selected an exterior color scheme described as kiln-dry with espresso-macchiato trim for the community center; the motion passed 4–1.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6632959,"Oakdale council reopens planning-commission applications after conflict concerns; several appointments approved",605,252000,857000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2667390-eae679304557608e4db2f96f56a3a58e&start=252&end=857","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2667390-eae679304557608e4db2f96f56a3a58e/thumbnail_252000.jpg","/articles/6632959/Oakdale/Stanislaus-County/California/Oakdale-council-reopens-planning-commission-applications-after-conflict-concerns-several-appointments-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632959-abd659f2068c80627bcab2c6f108d696/orig.mp4?Expires=1773654708&Signature=kIDpEfcNuVnoF9wbbQ-lpykEAR4X-bdvzIfPERy9DrsY2nTbIhVxxnsuQdQ37ngiX4rfv6LyjmUm-MeP1tEozJX4k0oWfZ4wDe59uiOGCI2LDJQDleJdBn4krqUW5Jddz2DzqOY6w3LWlXlmY4-dqimiUXMO-pO0SJiDGa3DRFsEJbM101Eo-cI0xE7qD3icYE8AD204Xxp6v-8dB6SmcHvQVhMCtUpfHlqZCnEABsdXUEYTrGthBjAiZgZs7RXN5MEUQTnGyM5~n1Q24myHC3Apo-uSizXROMFABg793EBo5K4-0xHxUX3havIU5iPZbIZJnsQNQ3tmMuv5zGZODg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakdale City Council on March 17 voted to reopen applications for a planning-commission vacancy after council members and residents raised concerns about adding another real-estate professional to the commission, and approved a set of reappointments and committee nominations.

Council members removed agenda item 8.3 and directed staff to reopen the application period for 30 days so the city could accept additional candidates. City staff said notices will be posted in the Oakdale Leader, on the city website and the city’s Facebook page. The council clarified that any eventual appointment will come to the full five-member council for a vote.

The move followed public comments that questioned whether appointing another real-estate agent to the planning commission would create conflicts of interest. A resident who identified themself during public comment urged the council to avoid “stacking it very heavily onto the real estate side,” and asked how recusal rules would prevent appointed commissioners from later benefiting from approvals they helped advance. City staff and council members said state conflict-of-interest rules require commissioners to recuse themselves on specific items where they have a personal financial conflict; staff also said those rules include commonly understood public-interest exceptions.

The council approved three appointments from the meeting packet: Sandra (last name not provided in the packet), reappointed to the planning commission; Mark (last name not provided), reappointed to the planning commission; and Danielle Sanders, appointed to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission. The council also appointed Bianca Signorelli to the Measure H Residents Oversight Committee for a four-year term.

Sandra, who told the council she grew up in Oakdale and works as a controller at Central Catholic High School, said she would bring financial expertise to the commission and favors “managed growth” that preserves Oakdale’s rural character while sustaining services. A vote to appoint Sandra passed unanimously.

Council members said interviews had already been held for two initial applicants and that reopening the process is intended to encourage a broader applicant pool. Staff reiterated that the council, not the two interviewers, makes final appointment decisions.

Votes at the meeting matched the packet actions: the planning-commission reappointment for Sandra and Mark, the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission appointment and the Measure H oversight appointment each passed without opposition.

The council instructed staff to post the reopened application notice and to return any new candidates for council review after interviews.

The packet included applicants’ resumes; council members said they could ask additional questions of applicants if desired before voting at a later meeting.","The Oakdale City Council pulled one planning-commission nomination, reopened the application period after concerns about adding another real-estate professional, and approved several reappointments and committee appointments unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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