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Staff described Grogan as having 28 years of law-enforcement experience, including two years as captain overseeing operations for the Modesto Police Department. The council packet indicated the interim chief’s compensation would be $86.13 per hour plus applicable incentives; staff explained incentives of 7.5% may apply for a bachelor’s degree and additional percentages depending on POST certificates. Staff said the position is fully funded through the general fund and that the appointment term would continue until a permanent chief is appointed or the prior chief returns to duty.

Council members asked whether Grogan would receive both city-manager pay and police-chief pay; staff confirmed he would not. Staff also noted a limit on hours for retired officers working for the city — 960 hours per fiscal year — and explained that the chosen start date would allow Grogan to serve up to late July before reaching that cap; the fiscal-year hours cap resets July 1.

A last-minute contract language issue was raised by council and staff concerning whether the contract would preclude the former chief from returning to the role; staff agreed to revise the contract language to allow a prior chief to return as appropriate.

The motion to approve the interim appointment and the employment agreement passed on roll call 5–0.

Less-critical details: Grogan was not in attendance at the meeting due to a preplanned vacation; staff indicated his detailed resume is extensive and on file with city staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","20250317 Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a resolution appointing retired Modesto Police Department captain Jason Grogan as Oakdale’s interim police chief effective March 18, 2025; compensation and hour limits were detailed in the employment agreement.","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},6630510,"Oakdale council authorizes executive recruitment firm for city manager search at up to $33,000",510,1743000,2253000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2692026-110de42a3943b9743d30ba52731283ed&start=1743&end=2253","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2692026-110de42a3943b9743d30ba52731283ed/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6630510/Oakdale/Stanislaus-County/California/Oakdale-council-authorizes-executive-recruitment-firm-for-city-manager-search-at-up-to-33000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630510-70dd923f78b27c2a786ddd3affd78700/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206262&Signature=JyL0~QpSkXcD6aInI-Y3jlzEpONJ6pSS-RmfTF7WPJO~JzQo3CvpC5hxIMVFiybOqtvkWN6WRTUSBeX49WKitgcctllFhtEhtzMb6MYZ3T-5q0uehYLVzJVX3Auj0sYrbUQi0RKQAtRfQdxE8~gxL~PorLDHUc8HzKB4BLKV9iiwL3InQQoShipwGSLOONiBqxOru8oqN6OO4JB-vTo48jftLMTvEsVfIMFWK-jSJ9-d10ww-exaB2B7Vsvj3~V06IGGmwbtGXaIrs93OZ0JA5QplxxNnlzU8QM6BhH5m9apUyz0K4PlsX-CFvIWP3~LB3gVFg8dtpCvuxXOkiJCfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakdale City Council authorized staff to enter into an agreement with Bob Murray and Associates to conduct an external recruitment for a permanent city manager, approving an amount not to exceed $33,000 from fund 110 for the services.

City staff reported that four proposals were received and evaluated on experience with municipal city-manager searches, project approach, cost-effectiveness and fit for Oakdale. Staff recommended Bob Murray and Associates based on their experience, structured recruitment process and network. The $33,000 cap covers brochure design and printing, advertising on multiple platforms, background checks for up to three finalists, travel expenses and related recruitment costs. Funds will come from fund 110 (contract services).

Staff and members of the public asked questions about background checks and the recruitment process. Staff confirmed that recruiters normally include travel expenses in their cost estimates and that recruiters will perform an initial screening and phone interviews, typically recommending six to eight candidates for in-person interviews before council screening and selection. The firm will provide comprehensive candidate reports to council members, including background-check findings. Background checks will include criminal-history searches, and staff said they typically include Department of Justice checks and review of social media for final candidates. The firm will screen broadly; internal applicants from the city may also apply.

The council voted to approve the recruitment contract; the roll call recorded a 5–0 vote in favor. Staff said the city will receive the recruiters' candidate matrix and recommended interview questions as part of the service.

Less-critical details: staff noted the recruitment firm’s network and web presence increases candidate exposure and that the firm assists with interview-question preparation.","Council approved contracting with Bob Murray & Associates for an external city manager recruitment; the contract covers outreach, advertising and background checks (up to three candidates) at a cost not to exceed $33,000 from fund 110.",{"_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},6630515,"Oakdale council picks subtle brown paint scheme for community center in 4–1 vote",624,1106000,1730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2692026-110de42a3943b9743d30ba52731283ed&start=1106&end=1730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2692026-110de42a3943b9743d30ba52731283ed/thumbnail_1106000.jpg","/articles/6630515/Oakdale/Stanislaus-County/California/Oakdale-council-picks-subtle-brown-paint-scheme-for-community-center-in-41-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630515-2b1082583e6dd03dddc0ae2a426f63c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206262&Signature=dSWWULrRHaGEzcqDxwxvH5GN8bd3fZgzjrpMRtOMe4cQu5kBdVVXfQ~82cGXQzA6TmYQavV3YKl1ytNhpkMRzI9F7XnjL6W0VGm48YIi4DNMrj1UTI2Fq4cPKYbKrwcFuJeGtdObnGXk5v1JaRsFwkwYdNhpGNi59GaUbPklA0XGtDqNdgTcJavojUtpMuXSTQocewCbydzpqvWMSjEtpW39D2M6WnazhCraKpJOl65r5CjH4ojcFeA67I7uvzrNQBkLyQwx0xNzo4QQ1RFiNlRI0wlbWjELN4a6A9X~a17QAXpn4gUeDCaO8NDu~6V0DK4Ulv44cKrBLRBryNTm2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakdale City Council voted 4–1 on March 17 to change the exterior paint scheme for the city community center, choosing an option described by staff as a kiln-dried brown with espresso-macchiato accents for windows and trim.

Tim (presenter for the contractor) showed four color options during the meeting: option 1 (kiln-dried brown with espresso macchiato on windows/doors), option 2 (uniform espresso macchiato), option 3 (deep crimson with espresso macchiato accents), and option 4 (a red-rooster roof with espresso macchiato trim). Councilmembers, city staff and members of the public discussed interior/exterior coordination and cost considerations.

Shelly Cummings of Dunn Edwards Paints told the council that exterior choices should flow with the existing interior colors and finishes, and that interior finishes influenced the recommended options. Public commenters including Danielle Sanders and Austin Sprague expressed preferences for option 1; Sprague said option 1 is “subtle” and “works.” Another resident advocated keeping the existing green to save money by staying with the current exterior paint.

After public comment the council debated briefly. Council member Potassie moved to keep the building green but was outvoted. The roll call recorded the vote as: Mayor Pro Tem Smith — yes; Council member Kettering — yes; Council member Gilbert — yes; Council member Potassie — no; Mayor Berrios — yes. The motion selecting option 1 passed, recorded in the meeting as a 4–1 outcome.

City staff said that if the council wanted to change the exterior color it was the appropriate time to do so, and that some interior touch-ups (pillars, trim) were likely to be needed to maintain a consistent appearance. The council noted that the adjacent building portion would be painted to match the selected scheme.

Less-critical details: council members discussed adding lettering to the top of the building to identify it as a community center and noted the visual “pop” that red options might produce; some council members expressed personal preference for red but supported the majority choice.","The council selected option 1 — a kiln-dried brown with espresso macchiato accents — for the community center exterior after presentations and public comment; the motion passed 4–1.",{"_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},6630518,"Oakdale council reopens planning commission application period after conflict concerns; multiple board appointments approved",534,246000,780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2692026-110de42a3943b9743d30ba52731283ed&start=246&end=780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2692026-110de42a3943b9743d30ba52731283ed/thumbnail_246000.jpg","/articles/6630518/Oakdale/Stanislaus-County/California/Oakdale-council-reopens-planning-commission-application-period-after-conflict-concerns-multiple-board-appointments-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630518-272fb03c465f705bc9779b306463a9b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206262&Signature=LbORbFZZi3PFtAc0DL5X9RmSs7yIFGZciS0LLJ8GGpRxcFKzZkjYP~qQtn5UfILdpYt2GAQAeo7nc0QNVgW445FGUgLAmPLHwJrdBFsAiOOvKT-FWB0HSE5cek4Jmnq6zSjNgk9xfuUTpl1WSsetW2CzIMG-LLJKcq4DMB2lEvT5z5nTRdgojImFRSnuc3XJWJWNfoSbxA0PpfPnl~KgUUXXgBWAo6StzLV7gjd-9jmhk7JWqusNCVhFvvjoRCnb7gc~ndaJTnQ3hlIrK948-40WbOjUriaV-V0CJyNeqxl0EvpAXIqaFNASdNb~xVT5HxEDBDLQHDmCydwSzKwYnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oakdale City Council on March 17 pulled one planning-commission appointment from its consent agenda and said it will reopen the application period for 30 days amid concerns about real-estate representation, while approving four other appointments.

Council members voted to reappoint Sandra (last name not specified in the packet) to the planning commission and to reappoint Mark Silfor as a planning commissioner; they also approved appointments of Danielle Sanders to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission and Bianca Signorelli to the Measure H Residents Oversight Committee. Each of those items passed on roll call votes recorded during the meeting.

Council discussion and public comment focused on whether having real-estate professionals on the planning commission creates conflicts when commission knowledge could later benefit private sales. A resident asked whether it was a conflict “if they turn around and sign loans or sell a house that goes up into one of these approved, real-estate lots,” and urged broader outreach for applicants beyond real estate circles. City staff said the item was being removed from the agenda so the city could reopen the vacancy and accept additional applications for 30 days; the application will be posted in the Oakdale Leader, on the city website and on the city's Facebook page, and interested people were directed to contact the city clerk, Colleen, at 845-3573.

Oakdale’s city attorney explained the city’s conflict rules: a commissioner must recuse from a specific item where there is a direct conflict, and routine professional activity as a realtor is not automatically disqualifying under the “public generally” exception. The attorney said recusal is required for specific items where the commissioner has a conflict; the attorney’s explanation was given in response to public concerns about after-the-fact advantage from commission service.

The council approved the following actions on appointments during the meeting: reappointment of Sandra to the planning commission (roll call: 5–0), reappointment of Mark Silfor to the planning commission (5–0), appointment of Danielle Sanders to the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission (5–0), and appointment of Bianca Signorelli to the Measure H Residents Oversight Committee (5–0). The item pulled from the consent agenda (8.3) was removed for later consideration and the council directed staff to reopen the application period for the planning commission vacancy for 30 days.

The council and members of the public noted the city will continue to accept applications and that final appointments require a majority vote of the five council members at a future council meeting. Contact information and application instructions will be posted on the city website and in the Oakdale Leader.

Less-critical details: residents suggested broader recruitment outreach, including to farmers and other local stakeholders; staff emphasized the standard process of interviews followed by a council vote. No ordinance, statute, or additional formal policy change was adopted during this item.","At its March 17 meeting the Oakdale City Council pulled one planning commission appointment for further consideration and reopened the application period, while approving four other appointments to city boards and commissions.","actionData","errors"]

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