LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The Council may take up any agenda item at any time, regardless of the order listed. Action may be taken on any item on this agenda. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at City Hall, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, during normal business hours.
Such documents are also available on the City of Live Oak’s website at www.liveoakcity.org, subject to staff’s availability to post the documents before the meeting.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the meeting room is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available. If you have a disability and need disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (530) 695-2112 x107. Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote Viewing:
o Members of the public can view a livestream of the meeting online at https://liveoakca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. o Members of the public can access the Zoom webinar as follows:
▪ Join by Electronic Device:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89577620348
▪ Join by Phone:
1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-548-0282 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 895 7762 0348
• Public Comment: Members of the public can submit general public comments, as well as comment on specific agenda items in the following ways:
o Public Attendance: Members of the public who attend in person may make comments from the Council Chamber podium.
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
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
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
o Live Remote Public Comment: Members of the public can submit a live remote public comment by:
▪ Joining the virtual Council meeting via the link below. When public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89577620348
▪ Joining the virtual Council meeting by calling the phone number below. When public comment is opened, dial *9 to raise your hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes. 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-548-0282 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 895 7762 0348
o Email Public Comment: Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 1:00 pm on the date of the meeting, via email to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Comments will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting and attached to the minutes. Please note that emailed comments will NOT be read aloud by staff during the meeting. o eComment Feature: Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 1:00 pm on the date of the meeting, via the eComment feature at
https://liveoakca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Comments will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting and attached to the minutes. Please note that eComments will NOT be read aloud by staff during the meeting.
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person wishing to address the City Council on general jurisdictional matters or consent calendar items may do so at this time. If you are commenting on an agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled for discussion. The City Council adopted a time limit of three minutes per person. The Brown Act does not allow for Council discussion of items not on the agenda.
Councilmembers may only a) refer the matter to staff; b) ask for additional information; c) request a report back; or d) provide a limited factual response for items not listed on the agenda.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the August 16, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk)
2. City Projects Update
Recommendation: Receive and file.
(Ron Walker, Public Works Director)
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Write-off of Past Due Water and Sewer Accounts Collections Recommendation: Adopt resolution.
(James Ramsey, Finance Director)
4. Submittal of a Financial Assistance Application and Designation of Authorized Representative for Rehabilitation of P Street Sewage Lift Station
Recommendation: Adopt resolution making the findings and determinations authorizing the City Manager of designee to file, provide assurances and represent the City in a Financial Assistance Application for Rehabilitation of P Street Sewage Lift Station with the California State Water Resources Control Board.
(Ron Walker, Public Works Director)
5. Creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to Review the City’s Business Grant Applications Recommendation: Approve the Mayor’s creation of an Ad hoc Committee and the appointment of two members of the City Council to that Committee.
(Aaron Palmer, City Manager)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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.
6. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:
City Manager
7. Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT