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CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
APRIL 5, 2023
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
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MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
BOB WOTEN, MAYOR
JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, VICE MAYOR
lAKHVIR GHAG, COUNCILMEMBER
ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
NANCY SANTANA, COUNCILMEMBER
AARON PALMER,
CITY MANAGER
NICOLE ROSSER,
CITY ATTORNEY
Meeting called to order by Mayor Woten at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 6:05 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Hernandez, Santana, Ghag, Vice Mayor Chapdelaine, and Mayor Woten
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Councilmember Ghag led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Mayor Chapdelaine delivered the invocation.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY Item 12 - Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 - This item was removed from the agenda in its entirety and will return at a future meeting.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
Mayor Woten presented the proclamation. Michelle Downing, Executive Director for CASA de Esperanza, accepted the proclamation.
B. Sheriff Brandon Barnes Update on the Maple Park Incident Sheriff Brandon Barnes provided a report to the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public submitted a written public comment: Dale Carlson.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION: APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 3, 4, 5, 6, AND 7 WHICH WERE PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
(MOTION: GHAG; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: March 8, 2023, City Council Special Meeting minutes approved.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: March 15, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
3. Approval to Apply for Possible Future Purchase of a Type 1-2 Fire Apparatus Rich Epperson, Battalion Chief
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Councilmember Ghag.
4. Sutter County Planning Commissioner Appointment
Kevin Valente, Planning Director
5. 6.
7. This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Councilmember Ghag.
live Oak 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Kevin Valente, Planning Director
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Councilmember Ghag.
Purchase of a New Water Utility Service Truck
Ron Walker, Public Works Director
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Councilmember Ghag.
Public Works Projects Update
Ron Walker, Public Works Director
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Councilmember Ghag.
8. Approval of Sewer Pump Repairs
Ron Walker, Public Works Director
Council action: Sewer pump repairs approved.
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9. Adopt Resolution Establishing Salary and Benefits for the Unrepresented Full-Time Employees Aaron Palmer, City Manager
Council action: Resolution No. 07-2023 establishing salary and benefits for the Unrepresented FullTime Employees adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. Live Oak Planning Commission Organization
Kevin Valente, Planning Director
Kevin Valente, Planning Director, provided a report for the Council.
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Cruz Mora.
Council action: Direction provided to staff.
BUSINESS ITEMS
11. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City's Entry Signs Aaron Palmer, City Manager
Aaron Palmer, City Manager, and Scott Rolls, City Engineer, provided a report for the Council.
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Cruz Mora.
Council action: Direction provided to staff.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
3. Approval to Apply for Possible Future Purchase of a Type 1-2 Fire Apparatus Rich Epperson, Battalion Chief
Rich Epperson, Battalion Chief, addressed questions from the Council.
MOTION:
VOTE:
APPROVE TO APPLY FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE PURCHASE OF A TYPE 1 RESERVE ENGINE FROM THE
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) THROUGH THEIR STATE ASSISTANCE FOR FIRE EQUIPMENT ACT (S.A.F.E.) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE RESALE CONTRACT.
(MOTION: GHAG; SECOND: SANTANA)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
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4. Sutter County Planning Commissioner Appointment
Kevin Valente, Planning Director
5. 6.
7. Kevin Valente, Planning Director, and Jerry Stewart addressed questions from the Council.
MOTION:
VOTE:
CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LIVE OAK PLANNING COMMISSIONER JERRY STEWART TO THE SUTTER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: GHAG)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Live Oak 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Kevin Valente, Planning Director
Kevin Valente, Planning Director, addressed questions from the Council.
MOTION:
VOTE:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2022 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT. (MOTION: GHAG; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Purchase of a New Water Utility Service Truck
Ron Walker, Public Works Director
Ron Walker, Public Works Director, addressed questions from the Council.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW UTILITY SERVICE TRUCK TO BE USED IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT FROM LARRY GEWEKE FORD FOR $48,447.14,
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Public Works Projects Update
Ron Walker, Public Works Director
Aaron Palmer, City Manager; Ron Walker, Public Works Director; and Scott Rolls, City Engineer, addressed questions from the Council.
MOTION: RECEIVE AND FILE,
(MOTION : GHAG; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER Aaron Palmer, City Manager, touched on the Parks and Recreation basketball and flag football programs. Mr.
Palmer announced that the Annual Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Hernandez discussed the support received from the community with regards to obtaining volunteers for food distribution and touched on the upcoming SAYlove event. Councilmember Hernandez discussed the idea of a grant program for Live Oak business owners to help revitalize the businesses and discussed potentially bring a business alliance to the City.
Councilmember Santana announced the Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10 am at the Little League fields.
Council member Ghag highlighted his attendance at the League of California Cities meeting and the Feather River Air Quality Management District meeting. Councilmember Ghag requested the City have an anniversary celebration when the City's anniversary approaches. Lastly, Councilmember Ghag requested the meeting be closed in memory of Autumn Estes.
Vice Mayor Chapdelaine discussed his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting.
Mayor Woten highlighted the Regional Housing Authority's dedication to the community. Mayor Woten inquired about Juniper Street and about the idea of working with the school district to provide a school resource officer.
CLOSED SESSION
After the Closed Session the City Council will leave the Council Chambers and the meeting will be adjourned by operation of law due to lack of a quorum. If there is any reportable Closed Session Action, a report will be made at the beginning of the next regular Council meeting. After the Closed Session Item descriptions are read by the City Attorney, all members of Council, applicable Consultants and Staff are asked to join the Closed Session meeting.
12. Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property Description:
City Negotiator:
Negotiating Parties:
Negotiations:
5625 Larkin Road, Live Oak, CA 95953; APN 10-150-003
Aaron Palmer
Sutter Buttes Nursery
Price and terms
This item was removed from the agenda in its entirety and will return at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Woten adjourned the meeting at 8:27 pm in memory of Autumn Estes.