Development News for Oakdale, California

Oakdale Approves $149,220 Water Main Replacement on School Avenue

The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with DR Pipeline for the School Avenue water main replacement project. The existing 4-inch dead-end steel water main is undersized and has performance issues, leading to low water pressure and potential leaks. The project involves replacing approximately 480 feet of main with C900 water line, upgrading 11 water services from galvanized steel to poly, and installing a new fire hydrant. The total project cost is $149,220, funded by the water capital replacement fund. DR Pipeline was the apparent low bidder at $124,350. The project aims to improve water delivery, system reliability, and fire flow capabilities. The project is scheduled to begin the week of June 19th, following sewer work starting June 12th.

Oakdale Adopts New Ordinance to Regulate Unsafe Operation of E-bikes and Motorized Devices

The City Council introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 19 of the Oakdale Municipal Code to add Section 19.67, addressing the unsafe operation of bicycles and motorized devices. The ordinance aims to enhance public safety in parks, trails, and roadways by establishing definitions, prohibiting unsafe conduct like excessive speed and stunt riding, and providing enforcement authority, including the seizure and impoundment of devices used in a manner that endangers public safety. The ordinance is modeled after similar policies in neighboring jurisdictions and focuses on regulating behavior that demonstrates disregard for safety, rather than prohibiting lawful use of these devices. The proposed ordinance has no immediate fiscal impact, though it may require staff time for enforcement and administrative hearings, as well as public education.