LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-APRIL 20, 2022
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public address the Council: Cruz Mora and Marcus Prasad.
The following member of the public submitted a public comment: Dale Carlson.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION: APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: GHAG; SECOND: THIARA)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council Action: March 30, 2022, City Council Special Meeting minutes approved.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council Action: April 6, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
3. Findings to Hold Virtual City Council, Commission, Committee, Board, and Other City Bodies Meetings Under AB 361
Nicole Rosser, City Attorney
Council Action: Resolution making findings and determinations under AB 361 for the continuation of virtual meetings and authorizing virtual City Council, Commission, Committee, Board, and other City meetings pursuant to AB 361 adopted.
Reference Resolution No. 13-2022.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. Discussion and Direction Regarding Increasing the Monthly Stipend for City Council Members Nicole Rosser, City Attorney
The following members of the public addressed the Council: Cruz Mora and Marcus Prasad.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE FOR A RAISE IN THE FULL STIPEND AMOUNT OF $656.37.
(MOTION: GHAG; SECOND: THIARA)
MOTION PASSED 3-2
COUNCILMEMBERS THIARA, GHAG AND MAYOR SANTANA
COUNCILMEMBER CHAPDELAINE AND VICE MAYOR WOTEN
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-APRIL 20, 2022
DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. Preliminary Budget Workshop
James Ramsey, Finance Director
James Ramsey, Finance Director, provided a report for the Council.
The following members ofthe public addressed the Council: Cruz Mora and Marcus Prasad.
Council Action: Received and provided direction on the proposed City Fiscal Budget for FY 2022-23.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda for Council consideration and action.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER Aaron Palmer, City Manager, informed Council and the Public that all of the water quality reports are located on the City website, and the City is meeting all of the State standards. Mr. Palmer referenced photos of water that were cloudy and odd colored, this is caused by flushing of the mains. Ron Walker, Public Works Director, is working with the Fire Department to provide more training on the flushing of the mains of iron mixing in the water.
Mr. Palmer also reported that the Public Works - Streets and Water Distribution team consists of only four employees. It is part of their schedule to annually clean out the ditches that are part of the City's responsibility.
Unscheduled cleanings are complaint driven; these can be made on the City website.
Mr. Palmer announced that Cleanup Day would be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Corporation Yard between 8:00am and 12:00pm. In addition, Mr. Palmer reported that the pool would be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022.
Lastly, Mr. Palmer notified everyone that Caltrans will be having the ribbon cutting ceremony for Highway 99 on Tuesday, May 26, 2022, at 11:30am near Dutch Bros.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Thiara echoed that Cleanup Day would be held Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Councilmember Thiara inquired about agendas from the Planning Commission; Street, Lights and Traffic Committee; and the Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Committee meetings missing from the Granicus portal.
Councilmember Thiara requested that the Parks and Recreation Committee be reinstated.
Councilmember Thiara addressed the public comments that were submitted by Dale Carlson. He suggested that an ad-hoc committee be created to monitor the complaints that are being made.
Finally, Councilmember Thiara acknowledged Cruz Mora for providing Council with grant resources.
Council member Chapdelaine commended the Parks and Recreation Department for the addition of Youth Flag Football. He noted that there were many participants, and more who would like to enroll in the future.
Mayor Santana reminded Council that before every meeting there is an opportunity to bring up any questions or concerns to the City Manager. Mayor Santana suggested going back to written Councilmember comments.
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-APRIL 20 ' 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned the meeting at 8:06PM.
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Nancy Santana, Mayor