Live Oak City Council
March 19, 2025

LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 19, 2025

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LIVE OAK

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2025
6:00 PM

MEETING LOCATION

LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953

MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, MAYOR

AARON PAMMA, VICE MAYOR

ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

NANCY SANTANA, COUNCILMEMBER

BOB WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER

RICK CRABTREE,

INTERIM CITY MANAGER

NICOLE ROSSER,

CITY ATTORNEY
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Under the AB 2449 personal emergency provision, Councilmember Hernandez has requested to participate remotely due to emergency circumstances.

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 February 18, 2025, City Council Special Meeting minutes. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk)

2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the March 5, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk)

BUSINESS ITEMS

3. City Council Consideration of Appointments to City of Live Oak Planning Commission Recommendation: Consider the applications received for the two remaining Live Oak Planning Commission vacancies.
(Laura Stewart, Associate Planner)

4. Approval of Interfund Advance to the Water Fund
Recommendation: Approve Interfund Advance.
(James Ramsey, Finance Director)

5. Financial Status Report
Recommendation: Receive and file.
(James Ramsey, Finance Director)
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6. Water Rate Study
Recommendation: Approve water rate study and authorize mailing of Proposition (Prop) 218 Notices. (James Ramsey, Finance Director)

DISCUSSION ITEMS

7. Review and Possible Revisions to Backflow Prevention Device Maintenance Policies/Ordinances Recommendation: Discussion and possible direction.
(Rick Crabtree, Interim City Manager)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION

UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / COMMENTS / REQUESTS

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.

8. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:

City Manager

9. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.5

ADJOURNMENT
4 City of Live Oak
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: City Council Meeting Minutes
Contact Information: Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Background: Submitted for Council approval are the February 18, 2025, City Council Special Meeting minutes.

Recommendation: Approve the February 18, 2025, City Council Special Meeting minutes.

Attachments:

Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Mayor Chapdelaine at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 10:04 am.

ROLL CALL

Present: Councilmembers Woten, Santana, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine Appeared via teleconference: Councilmember Hernandez

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pamma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Chapdelaine delivered the invocation.

MOTION: APPROVE MAYOR HERNANDEZ’S REMOTE APPEARANCE.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: PAMMA)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

PRESENTATIONS

1. Discussion with United States Department of Agriculture on Funding Needs for Possible Community Facilities and Water and Waste Projects
Sally Tripp, United States Department of Agriculture Rural Communities; Justin Garey, California Community Facilities Program Director; Robin Yasso, Community Program Specialist; Melissa Nichols, Business and Cooperative Programs Technician; and Dibakar Barua, Gold Country Area Director, provided a presentation for the Council.

Scott Rolls, City Engineer, and Jeff Nelson, Interim Public Works Director, addressed questions from the Council.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 11:17 am.

LIVE OAK

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
10:00 AM

MEETING LOCATION

LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953

MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, MAYOR

AARON PAMMA, VICE MAYOR

ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

NANCY SANTANA, COUNCILMEMBER

BOB WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER

RICK CRABTREE,

INTERIM CITY MANAGER

NICOLE ROSSER,

CITY ATTORNEY
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Jeramy Chapdelaine, Mayor
ATTEST:

Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
7 City of Live Oak
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: City Council Meeting Minutes
Background: Submitted for Council approval are the March 5, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes.

Recommendation: Approve the March 5, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes.

Attachments:

Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Mayor Chapdelaine at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 6:01 pm.

ROLL CALL

Present: Councilmembers Woten, Santana, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine Appeared via teleconference: Councilmember Hernandez

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pamma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Woten delivered the invocation.

MOTION: APPROVE MAYOR HERNANDEZ’S REMOTE APPEARANCE.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY There were no corrections and/or changes.

PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were no presentations and/or recognitions.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.

LIVE OAK

CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
MARCH 5, 2025
6:00 PM

MEETING LOCATION

LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953

MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, MAYOR

AARON PAMMA, VICE MAYOR

ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

NANCY SANTANA, COUNCILMEMBER

BOB WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER

RICK CRABTREE,

INTERIM CITY MANAGER

NICOLE ROSSER,

CITY ATTORNEY
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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.
(MOTION: SANTANA; SECOND: WOTEN)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: February 19, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.

2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: February 26, 2025, City Council Special Meeting minutes approved.

BUSINESS ITEMS

3. Yuba-Sutter Economic Development District 2025-2030 Five-Year CEDS Update, Appendix I Public Works Projects Updates and 2024 CEDS Annual Performance and Evaluation Brynda Stranix, District Director, Yuba-Sutter Economic Development District Brynda Stranix, District Director, Yuba-Sutter Economic Development District, introduced the item.

Cynthia Roderick, Grant Specialist, Yuba-Sutter Economic Development District, provided a report for the Council.

Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.

MOTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIVE-YEAR 2025-2030 CEDS, THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE REPORT AND THE UPDATED

APPENDICES I PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZE ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AS SET OUT IN THE RESOLUTION.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 02-2025.
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4. Write-ff of Past Due Water and Sewer Accounts Collections James Ramsey, Finance Director
James Ramsey, Finance Director, provided a report for the Council.

Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.

MOTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION.
(MOTION: SANTANA; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 03-2025.

5. Budget Amendment
James Ramsey, Finance Director
James Ramsey, Finance Director, provided a report for the Council.

Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.

MOTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPELAINE)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 04-2025.

6. Water Rate Study Analysis Results and Preliminary Recommendations Presentation Jeff Nelson, Interim Public Works Director
James Ramsey, Finance Director, introduced the item.

Alison Lechowicz, Project Manager at Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants, provided a report for the Council.

Jeff Nelson, Interim Public Works Director, and James Ramsey, Finance Director, addressed questions from the Council.

The following members of the public addressed the Council: Alan Deala, Cruz Mora, and Marcus Prasad.

MOTION: ADOPT OPTION NUMBER 2 AND PREPARE FOR THE 218 NOTIFICATION PROCESS. (MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPELAINE)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED 4-1
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NOES: COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
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DISCUSSION ITEMS

7. Discussion/Direction Regarding Review of Consultant Contracts and Potential Approvals Needed for Contract Extensions (BPR Consulting Group and Eide Bailly LLP) Nicole Rosser, City Attorney
Nicole Rosser, City Attorney, provided a report for the Council.

Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.

Council action: Directed staff to prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) and bring back proposed RFPs for Council review and approval.

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 Nicole Rosser, City Attorney, briefly touched on legal memos she will be providing to Council via email. Rick Crabtree, Interim City Manager, informed that the Public Employees Union Local #1 representative has requested the City begin the meet and confer process on a revised contract.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Woten highlighted his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting. Councilmember Woten inquired about representation on the Sutter-Yuba Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Councilmember Santana briefly touched on a possible candidate for City code enforcement operations.

Councilmember Hernandez touched on her attendance at the Government Affairs Committee of the Sutter Yuba Homeless Consortium meeting.

Vice Mayor Pamma highlighted his attendance at the Feather River Air Quality Management District meeting.

Mayor Chapdelaine discussed his attendance at the Sacramento Area Council of Governments meeting. Mayor Chapdelaine congratulated the Live Oak High School varsity girls’ soccer team for winning the Northern Section Championship.

CLOSED SESSION

8. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:

City Manager

9. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.5

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 8:16 pm.
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Jeramy Chapdelaine, Mayor
ATTEST:

Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
13 City of Live Oak
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: City Council Consideration of Appointments to City of Live Oak Planning Commission
Contact Information: Laura Stewart, Associate Planner
Location: Citywide
14 Background: The City of Live Oak Planning Commission is comprised of seven members.

Six members are appointed by the City Council and one member is appointed by the Sutter County Planning Commission, with approval by the Sutter County Board of Supervisors and the Live Oak City Council.

Live Oak Municipal Code Section 2.12.020(A) states, in part, "The planning commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor with the consent of the City Council." Section 2.12.020 (C) states the city will post a notice of possible vacancy to allow the incumbent and other citizens to be considered for appointment or reappointment.

The City of Live Oak Planning Commissioners each serve staggered, fouryear terms. The terms of Commissioners Bernie Didario and Michelle Serpa expired on January 31, 2025, creating two vacancies for terms expiring on January 31, 2029, and Commissioner Aarondeep Pamma resigned from his position on the Live Oak Planning Commission, creating one vacancy for the remainder of his term, expiring January 31, 2027.

The City of Live Oak published vacancy notices on November 22, 2024, December 3, 2024, and February 10, 2025, and received a total of nine applications in response.

During the February 5, 2025 City Council meeting, Commissioner Michelle Serpa was reappointed to a four-year term expiring on January 31, 2029.

Therefore, the City currently has one vacancy for a four-year term expiring on January 31, 2029, and one vacancy for a two-year term expiring on January 31, 2027.

Current Term Expires Commissioner
January 31, 2029 Michelle Serpa
January 31, 2029 (VACANT)
January 31, 2027 (VACANT)
January 31, 2027 Jerry Stewart
January 31, 2028 Matt Chapman
January 31, 2028 Mike Tuman
Each Calendar Year (Sutter County Appointee TBD)
Analysis: A technical reading of the code allows the Mayor to make appointments, with Council then voting on whether or not to confirm each appointment. If the City Council fails to approve the Mayor's appointments, the Council will then consider another appointment by the Mayor, followed by a Council vote.

All current applicants have been informed the Mayor and City Council will consider appointments at this meeting. The Mayor will make known his appointments at this Council Meeting.

Fiscal Impacts: None.

Recommendation: Consider the applications received for the two remaining Live Oak Planning Commission vacancies.
15 Attachments:

Application - Amneet Bains
Application - Alan Deala
Application - Dan Johnson
Application - Cruz Mora
Application - Marcus Prasad
Application - Harry Sidhu
Application - Tarnjit Singh
Application - Liz Skutley
16 City Hall: 530-695-2112 Fax: 530-695-2595 9955 Live Oak Blvd., Live Oak, CA 95953 www.liveoakcity.org
Planning Commission

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Name: _____________________________________________________ Home Address: ______________________________________
Home Phone: ____________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________
Occupation: ______________________________________________________ Employer Name: ___________________________
Employer Address: _________________________
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet.

1. What are your reasons for wishing to serve on the City of Live Oak Planning Commission?

2. Describe your experience and/or qualifications which will assist the City Council in evaluating your application.

3. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
NOTE: A conflict of interest statement is required of all appointed Planning Commissioners.

Please return the completed application to the City Clerk via email at: ĐŵĞŶĐŚĂĐĂ@liveoakcity.org or at City Hall.
17 1. What are your reasons for wishing to serve on the City of Live Oak Planning Commission?
I would like to serve on the planning commission because I am interested in working alongside my community for the development of our city. My role in this position will allow me to collaborate with my team members to decide on zoning, land use, building regulations and various projects throughout the city. I will be able to contribute to making my city more sustainable, inclusive, and accessible by advocating for affordable housing and the expansion of commercial property. This will allow for more employment opportunities for our residents.

2. Describe your experience and/or qualifications which will assist the City Council in evaluating your application.

I am a graduate of University of California, Davis with a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development from the Department of Human Ecology. I have completed curricula focusing on the human ecology of people and place: the human experience that includes the individual, institutions, the community, schools, families, and relationships between people and their environment. Through my coursework, I developed a strong foundation in analyzing complex social dynamics and understanding the interconnectedness between people, communities, and the spaces they inhabit. My education and experiences have equipped me with valuable insight into addressing issues such as public health, education, family dynamics, and community development, all of which are critical areas for local government decision-making. These qualifications, combined with my passion for serving the community, would allow me to contribute thoughtfully to the City Council’s efforts in creating policies and programs that support the well-being and development of our residents.

3. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes.
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1. What are your reasons for wishing to serve on the City of Live Oak Planning Commission?
I am excited to apply for a position on the City of Live Oak Planning Commission because I am deeply committed to shaping the future of our community. As a lifelong resident of Live Oak, I have a strong connection to the city's unique character and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities it faces. Serving on the Planning Commission presents a meaningful opportunity to contribute to thoughtful development and planning that ensures Live Oak remains a thriving and inclusive place to live.

I am particularly passionate about enhancing community engagement through creative initiatives that enrich residents’ lives. As a Planning Commissioner, I am eager to work with the City Council and staff to establish a Parks and Recreation-focused committee. This committee would serve as a hub for brainstorming and planning events that promote public spaces, strengthen community bonds, and support healthy, active lifestyles. By spearheading this initiative, I aim to foster a stronger sense of community and ensure our parks and recreational programs reflect the needs and aspirations of all Live Oak residents.

2. Describe your experience and/or qualifications which will assist the City Council in evaluating your application.

As a policy analyst with the California Department of Health Care Services, I bring extensive experience in analyzing data, coordinating projects, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. 24 These skills are directly applicable to the work of the Planning Commission, where thoughtful evaluation and decision-making are essential.

Additionally, I have actively participated in community development efforts, including advocating for improved water quality and supporting economic initiatives in Live Oak. My familiarity with public service processes, combined with my passion for creating vibrant, connected communities, equips me to address planning challenges effectively.

My commitment to public service is complemented by my ability to foster collaboration. For example, I have experience organizing discussions and developing actionable plans to address local needs. These efforts would translate seamlessly into my role on the Planning Commission, particularly in leading a Parks and Recreation-focused committee to develop communitycentered events and programs.

3. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes, I am fully committed to attending meetings regularly and dedicating the time required to fulfill my duties as a member of the Planning Commission. I understand the importance of being an active and engaged participant in Commission activities. My current professional schedule provides me with the flexibility to devote the necessary time and energy to this role, including spearheading initiatives such as the proposed Parks and Recreation-focused committee. 25 City Hall: 530-695-2112 Fax: 530-695-2595 9955 Live Oak Blvd., Live Oak, CA 95953 www.liveoakcity.org
Planning Commission

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Name: _____________________________________________________ Home Address: _______________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________________________
Cell Phone: __________________________
Occupation: _________________ __________________
Employer Name: _________________________________________ Employer Address: ______________
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet.

1. What are your reasons for wishing to serve on the City of Live Oak Planning Commission?

2. Describe your experience and/or qualifications which will assist the City Council in evaluating your application.

3. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
NOTE: A conflict of interest statement is required of all appointed Planning Commissioners.

Please return the completed application to the City Clerk via email at: [email protected] or at City Hall.

Marcus Prasad
Live Oak CA 95953
Financial Accountant
26 Application to City of Live Oak Planning Commission Marcus Prasad 12/09/2024

QUESTIONS

1. What are your reasons for wishing to serve on the City of Live Oak Planning Commission?

2. Describe your experience and/or qualifications which will assist the City Council in evaluating your application.

3. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?

RESPONSE

1. I deeply value the City of Live Oak and its dedication to responsible growth and fostering a strong sense of community. Serving on the Planning Commission is a vital opportunity to help shape the city's future in a way that promotes common-sense development while safeguarding the traditions and character that make our community special. I am especially committed to tackling issues like zoning and infrastructure with practical, results-driven solutions to ensure Live Oak remains a safe, thriving, and family-oriented place for generations to come.

2. I bring extensive experience working for the State of California, managing multimillion-dollar contracts, overseeing budgets, and ensuring eRicient financial operations. My work has included handling complex state-funded projects, ensuring compliance with fiscal regulations, and optimizing resource allocation. I have developed expertise in auditing purchase orders, processing large-scale invoices, and improving operational eRiciency under demanding conditions, such as emergency response scenarios. This background has equipped me with a strong understanding of budgets, fiscal accountability, and resource management, enabling me to make disciplined, results-oriented contributions to the Planning Commission.

3. Yes, I am fully prepared to attend meetings regularly and dedicate the time necessary to fulfill my duties as a member of the Planning Commission. I understand the importance of active participation and am committed to being a reliable and engaged contributor. My professional experience with the State of California has instilled in me the discipline and time-management skills required to meet deadlines and maintain accountability, and I will bring that same level of commitment to this role.

CONTACT
📞 Phone:
✉ Email:
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31 City Hall: 530-695-2112 Fax: 530-695-2595 9955 Live Oak Blvd., Live Oak, CA 95953 www.liveoakcity.org
Planning Commission

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Name: _____________________________________________________ Home Address: ____________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________
Occupation: ______________________________________________________ Employer Name: _________________________
Employer Address: __________________
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet.

1. What are your reasons for wishing to serve on the City of Live Oak Planning Commission?

2. Describe your experience and/or qualifications which will assist the City Council in evaluating your application.

3. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
NOTE: A conflict of interest statement is required of all appointed Planning Commissioners.

Please return the completed application to the City Clerk via email at: [email protected] or at City Hall.

Liz Skutley , Live Oak, CA 95953 Realtor
32 1. What are your reasons for wishing to serve on the City of Live Oak Planning Commission? As a Realtor®, and a member of our community, I value our community. Our community needs to be developed in a strategic way that strengths our community. Our city needs to promote business development that will increase the tax base for the City of Live Oak. The city needs to support infill projects that support the City’s General Plan.

2. Describe your experience and/or qualifications which will assist the City Council in evaluating your application.

I am Realtor® with my roots planted in agriculture in Live Oak. Growing up in agriculture growing rice, hay and raising cattle, I learned at a young age the value of hard work and dedication. The skills and knowledge that I learned at an early age were just the first blocks in my growth as a leader.

My experience as a team leader and as a business owner strengthened my skills and experience as a business professional. During my term as President and Past President of the Sutter-Yuba Association of Realtors® my skills as a leader and as a business professional were sharped thru the experience and obstacles of the time.

Over the past 17 years as a Realtor®, I have had the opportunity and pleasure to serve on the SutterYuba Association of Realtors® as a board member as a Director, President-Elect, President and Past President, participated on multiple other committees as Chair, Co-Chair and as a member.

Additionally, I have served as Region 3 Director - California Association of Realtors® for three years, MetroList MLS Committee member for four years and been apart of the committees and groups 2022 Realtor® of the Year
2021-2025 MetroList MLS Committee
2020 President, Sutter-Yuba Association of Realtors®
2019-2021 – Region 3 Director - California Association of Realtors® 2018-2023 – Board of Director - Sutter-Yuba Association of Realtors® 2010 - Current – Committee Member & Committee Chair Positions - Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs, MLS, Nomination, Public Relations

3. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member? If appointed, I would be able to attend meetings regularly, except from April 5, 2025, through May 15, 2025 as I have a previous planned engagements.
33 City of Live Oak
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: Approval of Interfund Advance to the Water Fund
Contact Information: James Ramsey, Finance Director
Background: As of February 28, 2025, the Water Fund has a deficit cash position of $2,972,151 and is expected to have a deficit cash position of $3,489,727.

The City has the ability to loan amounts from other funds, on a temporary basis to the water fund as long as it can demonstrate that the Water Fund can pay it back. The City's water fund is currently undergoing a rate study that will increase rates. Within the rate study, there was a temporary loan considered to be paid back over five years, beginning in year five of the study. One of the requirements for loaning funds, is to charge interest on the loan. This can be either simple interest or compound interest. Management proposes to charge simple interest based on average rate of return on its investments for the fiscal year. The City's current average rate of return is currently 2.46%.

The proposed payment schedule is attached. When the year is closed out, we will update the interest rate to reflect the ending average rate of return on its investments.

Fiscal Impacts: Transfer of cash amounts to Water Fund.

Recommendation: Approve Interfund Advance.

Attachments:

Resolution
Exhibit A
34 Resolution No.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVE OAK AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHING AN

INTERFUND ADVANCE TO THE WATER FUND FROM OTHER CITY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500,000
WHEREAS, the City of Live Oak furnishes a water for obtaining, conserving and disposing of water for public and private uses; and
WHEREAS, providing utility services for citizens includes the collection of monthly utility billings; and WHEREAS, the City of Live Oak’s Water Fund has a deficit cash position; and WHEREAS, the City has idle funds in the water connection fees, sewer connection fees, and drainage connection fees funds that it is not expecting to use for the next several years; and WHEREAS, the City is currently undergoing a water rate study to assist in the repayment of all debts of the water fund; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit A provides a schedule of proposed payments from the Water Fund back to the lending funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Live Oak authorizes the Finance Director to establish an interfund advance in the amount of $3,500,000 from other funds to the water fund to be repaid within 10 years of establishing the advance.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

APPROVED:

Jeramy Chapdelaine, Mayor
ATTEST:

Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
35 Water Loan
Loan Amount 3,500,000
Average Interest Rate 2.46%
Start Date 3/31/2025
Current Ending
Cash Balance Cash Balance
Fund Sources:

Water Connection 1,500,000 1,679,402 $ 179,402 $
Sewer Connection 1,500,000 1,559,942 59,942
Drainage Fees 500,000 667,553 167,553
$ 3,906,897 3,500,000 $ 406,897 $
Additions Principal Payments Interest Payments Total Payments 3/31/2025 Principal 3,000,000 $ - $ - $ - $
6/30/2025 Principal 500,000 - - -
6/30/2025 Interest 18,450 - - -
6/30/2026 Interest 86,100 - - -
6/30/2027 Interest 86,100 - - -
6/30/2028 Interest 86,100 - - -
6/30/2029 Interest 86,100 (700,000) (112,547) (812,547) 6/30/2030 Interest 71,649 (700,000) (112,547) (812,547) 6/30/2031 Interest 57,197 (700,000) (112,547) (812,547) 6/30/2032 Interest 42,746 (700,000) (112,547) (812,547) 6/30/2033 Interest 28,295 (700,000) (112,548) (812,548) $ (3,500,000) 4,062,737 $ (562,737) $ (4,062,737) $
Principal Interest Total
3/31/2025 3,000,000 - 3,000,000
6/30/2025 3,500,000 - 3,500,000
6/30/2025 3,500,000 18,450 3,518,450
6/30/2026 3,500,000 104,550 3,604,550
6/30/2027 3,500,000 190,650 3,690,650
6/30/2028 3,500,000 276,750 3,776,750
6/30/2029 2,912,547 250,303 3,162,850
6/30/2030 2,325,094 209,404 2,534,499
6/30/2031 1,737,642 154,054 1,891,696
6/30/2032 1,150,189 84,253 1,234,442
6/30/2033 562,737 - 562,737
Balance
36 City of Live Oak
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: Financial Status Report
Contact Information: James Ramsey, Finance Director
Background: Background:

During the March 5, 2025, City Council meeting discussion over the budget amendment, it was noted that the City Council did not have enough warning of the projected deficit of the water fund. As such, management will now be preparing a monthly financial status report for the 2nd meeting of each month where the City Council can be informed of the status for the budget at fund and department level, as well as the cash position of the City at the fund level, as well as a whole.

If there is additional information that the City Council would like to see in these reports, please direct staff accordingly.

Discussion - all results as of February 28, 2025.

Cash Position - the total cash position of the City, as of February 28, 2025 is $9,199,827.

Revenues - The City has received approximately 60% of its budgeted (amended) revenues to date, with significant revenue amounts expected to be received in April (Franchise Fees) and June (property taxes). The General Fund overall is at 39%.

Expenditures - The City has expended approximately 46% of its budgeted (amended) expenditures to date. The most significant expenditures are still expected in the General Fund for the Police and Fire Contracts.

See attached for the details.

Recommendation: Receive and file.

Attachments:
37 February Financial Schedules
38 Cash Cash
Fund Number Fund Name Balance Fund Number Fund Name Balance 10 General Fund $ 398,306 12 Water Enterprise $ (2,972,151) 2 Signage & Beautification 32,687 13 Sewer Enterprise 3,011,601 5 Capital Improvement Projects (1,325,515) 50 Water Connection Fees 1,679,402 11 Developer Deposits 194,774 51 Sewer Connection Fees 1,559,942 19 General designated reserve 27,245 Total Enterprise Funds $ 3,278,794 43 Designated - General Plan Update 34,760
44 Designated - Equipment Replacement 112,702
45 Designated - Information Technology 112,519 14 Streets - Gas Tax $ 354,958 46 Designated - PERS Retirement 348,101 15 TDA Transportation Tax 260,175 47 Designated - Health Insurance 299,936 16 Traffic Safety 45,462 48 Designated - OPEB 200,796 17 COPS 664,699
49 Designated - Capital Facilities 731,339 18 Sidewalk Improvement 19,088 Total General Fund $ 1,167,649 40 State Grants Fund (1,039,359) 52 Drainage Connection Fees 667,553
58 ARPA Funding 1,141,045
20 Street Lighting $ 115,153 Total Other Special Revenue Funds $ 2,113,621 21 CFD 92-1 Mello Roos 52,174
22 Fire Assessment 28,866
23 Fire CFD 2004-1 30,677 30 Parks AB1600 $ 583,308
24 Police CFD 2004-1 79,011 31 Community Ctr AB1600 381,282 25 Animal Control CFD 2004-1 5,151 32 Public Works AB 1600 131,884 26 Street Lighting CFD 2004-1 (63,370) 33 Gen Gov't AB1600 558,439 27 Rec/Pool CFD 2004-1 38,446 34 Police AB1600 178,008
28 Drainage CFD 2004-1 200,679 35 Fire AB1600 74,334
Total Special Assessments & CFD $ 486,785 36 Roads/Signals AB1600 527,219 39 Flood Control AB 1600 2,396
Total AB 1600 Fees $ 2,436,869
90 CDBG HR Program Income $ 222,381
67 CDBG Skate Park (430,713)
68 CDBG - 12011 Grant - 84 HOME OOR & FTHB $ 6,826
69 CDBG PI Waiver Water Main (246,000) 85 HOME 9274 (3,945) Total HOME Investment Partnerships $ (454,331) 86 HOME 11532 (2,028) 87 HOME OORP 3,289
92 HOME Housing Grants 166,299
Total HOME Investment Partnerships $ 170,441
Total Cash 9,199,827

CITY OF LIVE OAK
Cash Balance
As of February 28, 2025
HOME Investment Partnerships
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Enterprise Funds
Special Assessments & Community Facilities Districts
AB 1600 Fees (Developer Impact Fees)
CDBG
*No assurance provided on financial statements. Financial statements do not include a statement of cash flows. Substantially all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States not included. 39 Target 66.67%
Original Amended Year-toFund Budget Budget Date Remaining Y-T-D Number Fund FY 2025 FY 2025 FY 2025 Amounts as a %
10 General Fund $ 5,129,110 4,973,527 $ 2,010,318 $ 3,118,792 $ 39% 12 Water Enterprise 936,599 932,194 667,335 269,264 71% 13 Sewer Enterprise 2,522,122 2,526,457 1,747,599 774,523 69% 14 Streets - Gas Tax 508,468 514,923 306,890 201,578 60% 15 TDA Transportation Tax 3,275 3,275 3,686 (411) 113%
16 Traffic Safety 7,944 4,000 9,286 (1,342) 117%
17 COPS 209,000 209,000 766,245 (557,245) 367%
18 Sidewalk Improvement 500 500 270 230 54%
20 Street Lighting 55,664 55,578 34,481 21,183 62%
21 CFD 92-1 Mello Roos 120,555 - 64,049 56,506 53%
22 Fire Assessment 134,800 134,700 80,368 54,432 60%
23 Fire CFD 2004-1 139,322 137,521 79,759 59,563 57%
24 Police CFD 2004-1 386,610 380,608 216,141 170,469 56% 25 Animal Control CFD 2004-1 23,187 23,337 12,551 10,636 54% 26 Street Lighting CFD 2004-1 23,237 22,837 12,940 10,297 56% 27 Rec/Pool CFD 2004-1 177,831 175,504 98,653 79,178 55% 28 Drainage CFD 2004-1 25,537 24,977 15,625 9,912 61%
30 Parks AB1600 11,332 7,723 11,843 (511) 105%
31 Community Ctr AB1600 5,631 4,734 6,263 (632) 111%
32 Public Works AB 1600 2,303 1,630 2,513 (210) 109%
33 Gen Gov't AB1600 8,143 6,929 9,025 (882) 111%
34 Police AB1600 4,126 3,436 4,535 (409) 110%
35 Fire AB1600 6,733 5,249 6,102 631 91%
36 Roads/Signals AB1600 9,692 6,319 10,505 (813) 108%
39 Flood Control AB 1600 30 225 34 (4) 113%
50 Water Connection Fees 31,734 101,500 35,391 (3,657) 112% 51 Sewer Connection Fees 34,088 19,057 36,045 (1,957) 106% 52 Drainage Connection Fees 25,949 15,617 20,286 5,663 78% 58 ARPA Funding 18,000 19,000 17,559 441 98%
59 Capital Equipment Purchase Reserve - - - - 0%
90 CDBG HR Program Income 7,500 36,000 7,125 375 95%
92 HOME Housing Grants 2,200 - 4,612 (2,412) 210%
Total Revenues 10,346,357 $ 10,571,222 $ 6,298,034 $ 4,273,188 $ 60%

CITY OF LIVE OAK
Budget - to - Actual Revenues (FY 2024-2025)
As of February 28, 2025
*No assurance provided on financial statements. Financial statements do not include a statement of cash flows. Substantially all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States not included. 40 Target 66.67%
Original Amended Year-toFund Budget Budget Date Remaining Y-T-D Number Fund FY 2025 FY 2025 FY 2025 Amounts as a %
10 General Fund $ 5,326,810 4,906,775 $ 2,140,644 $ 420,035 $ 40% 12 Water Enterprise 2,091,720 2,022,133 1,160,122 69,587 55% 13 Sewer Enterprise 3,453,998 3,618,524 1,659,332 (164,526) 48% 14 Streets - Gas Tax 656,494 664,258 431,501 (7,764) 66% 15 TDA Transportation Tax 5,800 5,900 2,253 (100) 39%
16 Traffic Safety - - - - 0%
17 COPS 528,000 495,500 290,166 32,500 55%
18 Sidewalk Improvement - - - - 0%
20 Street Lighting 63,800 63,800 28,897 - 45%
21 CFD 92-1 Mello Roos 66,200 63,700 31,708 2,500 48%
22 Fire Assessment 154,400 154,400 75,000 - 49%
23 Fire CFD 2004-1 188,200 203,200 100,000 (15,000) 53% 24 Police CFD 2004-1 505,500 525,500 256,086 (20,000) 51% 25 Animal Control CFD 2004-1 25,500 25,500 12,500 - 49% 26 Street Lighting CFD 2004-1 28,000 28,000 14,745 - 53% 27 Rec/Pool CFD 2004-1 195,200 193,800 96,094 1,400 49% 28 Drainage CFD 2004-1 12,000 7,500 4,482 4,500 37%
30 Parks AB1600 94,000 94,000 3,846 - 4%
31 Community Ctr AB1600 - - - - 0%
32 Public Works AB 1600 - - - - 0%
33 Gen Gov't AB1600 - - - - 0%
34 Police AB1600 230,000 230,000 98,978 - 43%
35 Fire AB1600 345,500 60,000 348,383 285,500 101%
36 Roads/Signals AB1600 - - - - 0%
39 Flood Control AB 1600 - - - - 0%
50 Water Connection Fees - - - - 0%
51 Sewer Connection Fees - - - - 0%
52 Drainage Connection Fees - - - - 0%
58 ARPA Funding 1,148,200 850,000 92,838 298,200 8%
59 Capital Equipment Purchase Reserve (125,000) (125,000) - - 0% 90 CDBG HR Program Income - - - - 0%
92 HOME Housing Grants - - - - 0%
Total Expenditures 14,087,490 $ 14,994,322 $ 6,847,575 $ 906,832 $ 46%

CITY OF LIVE OAK
Budget - to - Actual Expenditures (FY 2024-2025)
As of February 28, 2025
*No assurance provided on financial statements. Financial statements do not include a statement of cash flows. Substantially all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States not included. 41 Target 66.67%
Original Amended Year-toBudget Budget Date Remaining Y-T-D Department FY 2025 FY 2025 FY 2025 Amounts as a %
City Council 120,419 $ 121,730 $ 96,491 $ 25,239 $ 21%
Administrative services 407,121 385,847 324,293 61,554 16% Finance services 231,403 259,799 190,123 69,676 27%
Legal 55,000 55,000 29,228 25,772 47%
Nondepartmental - 182,500 182,455 45 0%
Police services 1,710,900 1,700,625 125,086 1,575,539 93% Fire services 662,162 931,164 (5,357) 936,521 101%
Animal Services 42,000 42,000 25,679 16,321 39%
Building inspection 216,373 114,225 72,704 41,521 36%
Community development 302,968 279,875 206,807 73,068 26% Economic development 19,000 6,994 6,975 19 0%
Engineering 26,500 26,500 36,698 (10,198) -38%
Park operations 510,347 504,795 345,760 159,035 32%
Pool Operations 94,103 39,061 54,044 (14,983) -38%
Recreation services 372,046 485,650 294,707 190,943 39% Facility maintenance 136,433 191,046 154,951 36,095 19% Total General Fund Expenditures 4,906,775 $ 5,326,81 $ 2,140,64 0 $ 3,186,166 4 $ 60%

CITY OF LIVE OAK
Budget - to - Actual General Fund Expenditures (FY 2024-2025) As of February 28, 2025
*No assurance provided on financial statements. Financial statements do not include a statement of cash flows. Substantially all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States not included. 42 City of Live Oak
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: Water Rate Study
Contact Information: James Ramsey, Finance Director, and Jeff Nelson, Interim Public Works Director
43 Background: In October 2024, the Yuba Sutter Economic Development Corporation (YSDEC), on behalf of the City of Live Oak, submitted an application to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) requesting technical assistance in performing a water rate study. The SWRCB accepted the application and agreed to provide resources to conduct the rate study through their Technical Assistance Program. The SWRCB assigned the water rate study to Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group, and their subconsultant, Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants (LTMC) to complete the rate study. LTMC specializes in providing legally sound rate studies and financial plans to water and sewer purveyors throughout the State of California.

In January, staff provided LTMC the with information to support the rate study, including water fund balance information, annual operating costs, water consumption data by month, billing amounts and revenues, and a preliminary capital improvement plan. This information was used as the basis of the water rate study.

During the meeting on March 5, 2025, the City Council heard from the Ms.

Alison Lechowicz from LTMC consulting about the various approaches the City can take to update the water rates. The City Council directed LTMC to finalize the water rate study with an initial increase of up to 60%, and subsequent maximum increases ranging from 5% to 30% for each year thereafter.

The City is scheduling the Prop 218 hearing on May 28, 2025, at City Hall, as well as a community outreach event on April 23, 2025, at the Community Center.

Attached to the staff report is water rate study report with the aforementioned rate increase, as well as the Prop 218 notice and frequently asked questions (FAQ) document.

We are currently asking the City Council to approve the water rate study and authorize the printing and distribution of the Prop 218 notices to all affected customers with the listing of FAQ's.

Fiscal Impacts: None.

Recommendation: Approve water rate study and authorize mailing of Proposition (Prop) 218 Notices.

Attachments:

Live Oak Draft Water Rate Study Report
Live Oak Prop 218 Notice
44 Water Rate Study
for the City of Live Oak
Final Report
March 11, 2025
909 Marina Village Parkway #135
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 545-3182
www.LTmuniconsultants.com
45 City of Live Oak
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................1

1.1 Background .......................................................................................................................1

1.2 Requirements of Proposition 218.....................................................................................1

1.3 Rate Study Process............................................................................................................3

1.4 Proposed Rates ................................................................................................................. 4 SECTION 2: CUSTOMER BASE AND CURRENT RATE REVENUES.........................................................6

2.1 Current Rates ....................................................................................................................6

2.2 Rate Revenues...................................................................................................................6

2.3 Water Consumption..........................................................................................................7

2.4 Typical Bills........................................................................................................................8 SECTION 3: COST OF SERVICE ............................................................................................................9

3.1 Summary of Net Revenues................................................................................................9

3.2 Revenues.........................................................................................................................11

3.3 Expenses..........................................................................................................................11

3.4 Cash Flow Projection.......................................................................................................14 SECTION 4: COST ALLOCATION ........................................................................................................17

4.1 Methodology...................................................................................................................17

4.2 Proposed Cost Allocation................................................................................................17 SECTION 5: RATE DESIGN.................................................................................................................19

5.1 Billing Units .....................................................................................................................19

5.2 Rate Design Considerations ............................................................................................20

5.3 Rate Design .....................................................................................................................20

5.4 Monthly Water Bill Comparison......................................................................................24

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Current and Proposed Rates ...........................................................................................................4 Table 2: Current Monthly Rates....................................................................................................................6 Table 3: Current Customer Counts and Rate Revenues................................................................................7 Table 4: Water Use (HCF)..............................................................................................................................7 Table 5: Typical Bills Under Current Rates.................................................................................................... 8 Table 6: Budgeted FY2024/25 Revenues and Expenses .............................................................................10 Table 7: Operating Cost Projection.............................................................................................................12 Table 8: Capital Improvement Projects ......................................................................................................13 Table 9: Cash Flow Projection.....................................................................................................................15 Table 10: Cost Allocation ............................................................................................................................18 Table 11: Proposed Meter Equivalents.......................................................................................................19 Table 12: Rate Design..................................................................................................................................21 Table 13: Proposed Monthly Water Rates..................................................................................................22 Table 14: Bill Impacts ..................................................................................................................................23 46 City of Live Oak Page 1
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Background
The City of Live Oak (City) is a rural community located in northern Sutter County along the Highway 99 corridor between Yuba City and Chico. The City has a population of over 9,000 residents and encompasses an area of about 3.1 square miles. The City provides a full range of municipal services including water service to about 2,500 accounts consisting of the homes and businesses within its boundaries. The majority of the City’s water service customers are single family residential homes. This rate study along with all work performed for the City by the Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group (P&P) was funded via an $85,000 technical assistance grant through the State Water Board.

The City has not raised its water rates in at least 15 years and has some of the lowest rates in the region.

As a result, the City’s Water Fund is in poor financial condition. The fund is operating in a deficit meaning that revenues do not cover expenses. The City draws upon other funds to cover water utility costs. The total amount of these draws is estimated to be $3.5 million by June 30, 2025. The primary goal of this water rate study is to reverse the deficit such that revenues are adequate to cover operating expenses.

A secondary goal is to generate additional revenue to fund needed capital improvements, pay down existing debt, and begin repayment of the Water Fund’s outstanding balance.

A third critical component of this rate study is to revise the rate structure to recover costs more fairly from customers. The current water rate structure’s Minimum Charge includes an allotment of 20 hundred cubic feet (HCF) per month for customers with meter sizes up to 3/4” (most residential customers) and larger water usage allotments as meter size increases. Water usage above each customer’s allotment is billed at a volume rate of $1.41 per HCF. The proposed water rate structure eliminates the water allotment so that customers are billed a volume rate for all water consumed. This change aligns with Proposition 218 requirements that utility rates be proportional to how customers take service.

1.2 Requirements of Proposition 218
The implementation of public agency utility rates in California is governed by the substantive and procedural requirements of Proposition 218 the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act” which is codified as Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution. The City must follow the procedural requirements of Proposition 218 for all utility rate increases. These requirements include:

1. Noticing Requirement – The City must mail a notice of the proposed rate increases to all affected property owners. The notice must specify the amount of the fees, the basis upon which they were calculated, the reason for the fees, and the date/time/location of a public rate hearing at which the proposed rates will be considered/adopted. 47 City of Live Oak Page 2
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2. Public Hearing – The City must hold a public hearing prior to adopting the proposed rate increases. The public hearing must be held not less than 45 days after the required notices are mailed.

3. Rate Increases Subject to Majority Protest – At the public hearing, the proposed rate increases are subject to majority protest. If more than 50% of affected property owners (counted one per parcel) submit timely written protests against the proposed rate increases, the increases cannot be adopted.

Proposition 218 also established substantive requirements that apply to water rates and charges, including:

1. Cost of Service – Revenues derived from the fee or charge cannot exceed the funds required to provide the service. In essence, fees cannot exceed the “cost of service”.

2. Intended Purpose – Revenues derived from the fee or charge can only be used for the purpose for which the fee was imposed.

3. Proportional Cost Recovery – The amount of the fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership shall not exceed the proportional cost of service attributable to that parcel. Caselaw allows this determination to be made customer class-bycustomer class rather than parcel-by-parcel.

4. Availability of Service – No fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property. Standby charges are approved as assessments on real property.

5. General Government Services – No property-related fee or charge may be imposed for general governmental services available to the public at large, as police and some fire services are.

Charges for water service are exempt from additional voting requirements of Proposition 218 for other property-related fees, provided the charges do not exceed the cost of providing service and are adopted pursuant to the procedural requirements of Proposition 218. 48 City of Live Oak Page 3
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1.3 Rate Study Process
A summary of the rate study process is provided in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Rate Study Process
The following is a brief description of the rate study process:
 Revenue Requirement – Revenue requirements are analyzed via a cash flow projection based on the best information currently available, such as the City’s historical operating results, budgets, audits, and input from staff. The cash flow serves as a roadmap for funding future operating costs and capital expenditures while maintaining long-term fiscal stability, all of which is calculated in this study to produce rates that will be necessary to recover only the projected cost of service per parcel under these proposed rates.
 Cost of Service Allocation - The cost of service process builds on the revenue requirement analysis and assigns water costs to functional cost components associated with the City’s major service functions: meters and services, customer service, base demand, and extra demand.  Rate Design - Rate design involves developing a rate structure that fairly recovers costs from customers but does not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to each parcel.

Final rate recommendations are designed to fund the City’s short- and long-term costs of providing service and fairly allocate costs to all customers. 49 City of Live Oak Page 4
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The rates recommended in this report are based on the best available information gathered from the City’s budgets, audits, and input from staff and the ratemaking consultant’s professional opinion. The cost allocations proposed herein are based on industry standard practice. The proposed rates are based on the reasonable cost of providing service and do not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to each parcel.

1.4 Proposed Rates
Table 1 provides the current and proposed rates and average monthly water bills for a 3/4” meter (most residential customers). The proposed rates are designed to fund the water system’s cost of service including new staff members and capital improvements. The volume rate is intended to cover the operating costs to deliver water to customers. All other costs (fixed operating costs, debt service, capital projects, repayment of prior deficits) are recovered from the meter fees and are phased in over the fiveyear rate study period.

It is proposed that the rates go into effect on July 1 of each year from 2025 through 2029. It is proposed that the Minimum Charge no longer include an allotment of water consumption and that all water consumption be charged a single rate per hundred cubic foot of consumption. Based on the analysis in this report, the proposed water service rates do not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to each parcel.

Table 1: Current and Proposed Rates

CURRENT PROPOSED
2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Meter
Size
Use in Min
Charge
(HCF)
Minimum
Charge
Meter
Size
Use in Min
Charge
(HCF)
Jul 1,
2025
Jul 1,
2026
Jul 1,
2027
Jul 1,
2028
Jul 1,
2029
up to 3/4" 20 $23.97 up to 3/4" 0 $26.45 $37.84 $54.03 $56.62 $59.30 1" 21 $25.38 1" 0 $44.08 $63.07 $90.05 $94.37 $98.83
1 1/2" 22 $30.78 1 1/2" 0 $88.17 $126.13 $180.10 $188.73 $197.67 2" 36 $51.41 2" 0 $141.07 $201.81 $288.16 $301.97 $316.27 3" 90 $127.35 3" 0 $282.13 $403.63 $576.32 $603.95 $632.53 4" 155 $218.69 4" 0 $440.83 $630.67 $900.50 $943.67 $988.33 6" 330 $465.07 6" 0 $881.67 $1,261.33 $1,801.00 $1,887.33 $1,976.67 Water Rate per HCF for
Use over Minimum $1.41 Rate per HCF (all use) $1.35 $1.49 $1.57 $1.65 $1.75 HCF – hundred cubic feet; 1 HCF = 748 gallons
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The average single family customer within the City of Live Oak is served by a ¾” meter and consumes 13 HCF of water per month. Based on current rates, the average customer only pays the minimum charge of $23.97 which includes up to 20 HCF of usage. Under the July 1, 2025 proposed rates, the average customer will pay a minimum charge of $26.45 plus usage charges of $17.55 which equals a total monthly bill of $44.

Figure 2 provides a survey comparing the City’s current and proposed average bill with the bills charged by other local agencies. Live Oak’s current bill is the lowest of the surveyed agencies. With the proposed rate increase, Live Oak’s bill will fall in the mid-range of surveyed agencies and will be significantly less than the bills charged by California Water Service, a for-profit company.

Figure 2: Monthly Water Bill Survey
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SECTION 2: CUSTOMER BASE AND CURRENT RATE REVENUES

2.1 Current Rates
A schedule of current monthly water rates is provided in Table 2. The City’s current water rate structure consists of two components: (1) a Minimum Charge and (2) a Water (volume) Rate. All customers are billed a fixed monthly Minimum Charge based on the size of their water meter. The Minimum Charge includes an allotment of water use that varies with meter size such that larger meters have more water use included. For example, a customer with a 3/4” meter currently pays $23.97 for up to 20 hundred cubic feet (HCF) per month while a customer with a 2” meter currently pays $51.41 for up to 36 HCF per month. Usage above the amount included in the Minimum Charge is billed at a uniform Water Rate of $1.41 per HCF. One HCF is equivalent to 748 gallons.

Table 2: Current Monthly Rates
Meter Size
Use Included in
Minimum Charge (HCF)
Minimum
Charge
up to 3/4" 20 $23.97
1" 21 $25.38
1 1/2" 22 $30.78
1 3/4" 22 $30.78
2" 36 $51.41
3" 90 $127.35
4" 155 $218.69
6" 330 $465.07
Water Rate per HCF for Use over Minimum $1.41
HCF - hundred cubic feet; one HCF = 748 gallons

2.2 Rate Revenues
The City provides water service to about 2,500 accounts. Table 3 provides current customer counts by meter size, water usage above the minimum, and annual rate revenues. Current water rates generate about $931,000 annually. The majority of customers, over 97%, have the smallest meter size of up to 3/4”. Water consumption above the minimum totals about 130,000 HCF per year. Approximately 80.3% of water rate revenues are collected from the Minimum Charge and 19.7% are collected from the Water (volume) Rate.
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Table 3: Current Customer Counts and Rate Revenues
Meter Size
Use Included
in Minimum
Charge (HCF)
Minimum
Charge
Count
of
Meters
Fixed
Charge
Revenue
Use
Above
Minimum
(HCF)
Water
Usage
Revenue
($1.41/HCF)
Total
Annual
Revenue
% of
Total
Revenue
up to 3/4" 20 $23.97 2,419 $695,801 73,652 $103,849 $799,650 85.9% 1" 21 $25.38 18 $5,482 3,073 $4,333 $9,815 1.1%
1 1/2" 22 $30.78 13 $4,802 3,671 $5,176 $9,978 1.1%
2" 36 $51.41 24 $14,806 21,073 $29,713 $44,519 4.8%
3" 90 $127.35 7 $10,697 21,885 $30,858 $41,555 4.5%
4" 155 $218.69 4 $10,497 6,486 $9,145 $19,642 2.1%
6" 330 $465.07 1 $5,581 0 $0 $5,581 0.6%
Total 2,486 $747,666 129,840 $183,074 $930,741 100.0%

80.3% 19.7% 100.0%

2.3 Water Consumption
Table 4 summarizes current annual water usage by meter size including water usage included in the Minimum Charge. Total water usage is about 466,000 HCF per year. About 72% of total water usage falls within the minimums and is not billed the Water Rate.

Table 4: Water Use (HCF)
Meter Size
Use Included in
Minimum Charge
Use Above
Minimum Total Use
up to 3/4" 312,974 81% 73,652 19% 386,626 100%
1" 2,516 45% 3,073 55% 5,589 100%
1 1/2" 2,160 37% 3,671 63% 5,831 100%
2" 6,984 25% 21,073 75% 28,057 100%
3" 5,808 21% 21,885 79% 27,693 100%
4" 3,598 36% 6,486 64% 10,084 100%
6" 1,734 100% 0 0% 1,734 100%
Total 335,774 129,840 465,614
72% 28% 100%
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2.4 Typical Bills
Table 5 provides example monthly water bills for an average residential customer year-round (average over 12 months) as well as in the winter and summer months. Average annual consumption is 13 HCF per month. In winter, the average use is 7 HCF per month. In summer, the average use is 21 HCF per month. The current rate structure includes the first 20 HCF of usage in the Minimum Charge for 3/4” meters. Given that average usage does not exceed the usage included in the Minimum Charge, the average monthly bill is equal to the Minimum Charge of $23.97. The typical customer’s bill only exceeds the Minimum Charge in the summer.

Table 5: Typical Bills Under Current Rates
Average Monthly Bill (13 HCF)
Fee Categories Rate Count of Units Total Charges
Minimum Charge (3/4") $23.97 x 1 $23.97
Usage (HCF)
0 - 20 (included) $0.00 x 13 $0.00
21+ $1.41 x 0 $0.00
13 $0.00
Total Monthly Bill $23.97
Average Winter Bill (7 HCF)
Fee Categories Rate Count of Units Total Charges
Minimum Charge (3/4") $23.97 x 1 $23.97
Usage (HCF)
0 - 20 (included) $0.00 x 7 $0.00
21+ $1.41 x 0 $0.00
7 $0.00
Total Monthly Bill $23.97
Average Summer Bill (21 HCF)
Fee Categories Rate Count of Units Total Charges
Minimum Charge (3/4") $23.97 x 1 $23.97
Usage (HCF)
0 - 20 (included) $0.00 x 20 $0.00
21+ $1.41 x 1 $1.41
21 $1.41
Total Monthly Bill $25.38
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SECTION 3: COST OF SERVICE
This section provides an analysis of water system revenues and expenses to determine the total cost of service to be recovered via water rates. The cost of service is expressed in a cash flow table that illustrates revenue increases needed to keep up with expenses and promote financial health. Over the five-year rate study period, rate increases are proposed so that the City can pay for operating costs, fund capital improvements, and reverse the Water Fund deficit, all of which are calculated in this study to produce rates that will be necessary to recover only the actual cost of the water service per parcel under these proposed water rates.

3.1 Summary of Net Revenues
The Water Fund has operated at a deficit in recent years meaning that expenses are greater than revenues. Due to deficit spending, the water utility has exhausted its reserves and accumulated a negative fund balance. Table 6 shows the beginning fund balance, projected net revenues, and projected ending fund balance for fiscal year (FY) 2024/25. The Water Fund generates about $932,000 in annual revenue but is projected to spend about $1.65 million on operating costs. In addition, the City will spend about $75,000 on debt service costs. The deficit this year (FY2024/25) is expected to total about $788,000. This cost overrun will add to the Water Fund’s negative balance. By June 30, 2025, it is projected that the Water Fund will owe other City funds a total of $3.5 million, see Table 6.

The financial plan recommended in this report includes two years in the first portion of the rate plan where the Water Fund’s negative fund balance is expected to continue to grow due to the proposed phase-in of rate adjustments. From year three of the rate plan onward, the Water Fund is projected to have positive total net revenues and will begin to repay its negative fund balance. 55 City of Live Oak Page 10
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Table 6: Budgeted FY2024/25 Revenues and Expenses
Budget
2024/25
Beginning Fund Balance ($2,712,200)

REVENUES
Water Rate Revenues 926,600
Penalty Charges 5,600
Subtotal Operating Revenues 932,200
Total Revenues
(does not include grants)
$932,200

EXPENSES
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 773,900
Supplies, Equipment & Permits 117,300
System Maintenance 273,000
Utilities 255,000
Insurance 44,600
Administration & Overhead [1] 181,300
Subtotal Operating 1,645,100
Net Operating Revenues (712,900)
Non-Operating Expenses
(2005) Debt Service 74,900
Total Debt 74,900
Total Expenses 1,720,000
Total Net Revenues (787,800)
Ending Fund Balance [2] ($3,500,000)
1 - Includes interfund transfers
2 - Estimated based on the best available information at the writing of this report.
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3.2 Revenues
The Water Fund’s primary source of revenue is water rates. Current water rates generate about $931,000 annually (see Table 3). In addition, the City collects about $5,600 annually in penalty charges.

It is assumed that penalty revenues will remain the same throughout the duration of the rate plan.

Beginning July 1, 2025 and continuing each July 1 from 2026 through 2029, a series of rate increases are proposed to fund the costs described in the sections below.

3.3 Expenses
The Water Fund’s expenses include operating costs, capital improvement projects, debt service, and repayment of past deficits. Together these expenses comprise the total cost of service to be recovered from water rates.

3.3.1 Operating Costs
Water operating costs for FY2024/25 are projected to total roughly $1.65 million, see Table 7. Table 7 also includes a projection of operating expenses over the next five years through FY2029/30. Escalation factors were determined using City input. Insurance is projected to increase by 25% each year. Utilities are projected to increase by 8% each year. All other operating costs are projected to increase by 4% per year to account for inflation. Salaries & Benefits are the largest operating cost, representing about 47% of total FY2024/25 expenses.

The operating cost projection also includes estimated new staffing costs. One new operator is planned for FY2025/26 and a second is planned for FY2026/27. These positions are allocated 75% to the Water Fund and 25% to the Sewer Fund. There are about 200 private backflow prevention devices within the City’s service area that were originally funded by a grant. To ensure regulatory compliance, the City inspects and maintains these devices. One of the duties of the proposed new staff members will be to assume responsibility for backflow device inspections which will reduce the City’s cost for outside service providers conducting the inspections.
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Table 7: Operating Cost Projection
Operating Expenses 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 Salaries & Benefits 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
New Staff 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Supplies, Equipment & Permits 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
System Maintenance 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Utilities 8% 8% 8% 8% 8%
Insurance 25% 25% 25% 25% 25%
Administration & Overhead 4% 4% 4% 4% 4%
Operating Expenses
2024/25
Budget 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Salaries & Benefits 773,900 804,900 837,100 870,600 905,400 941,600 New Staff 0 93,750 191,300 199,000 207,000 215,300
Supplies, Equipment & Permits [1] 117,300 72,000 74,900 77,900 81,000 84,200 System Maintenance 273,000 283,900 295,300 307,100 319,400 332,200 Utilities 255,000 275,400 297,400 321,200 346,900 374,700 Insurance 44,600 55,800 69,800 87,300 109,100 136,400
Administration & Overhead 181,300 188,600 196,100 203,900 212,100 220,600 Total Operating Expenses $1,645,100 $1,774,350 $1,961,900 $2,067,000 $2,180,900 $2,305,000 Average Increase 7.9% 10.6% 5.4% 5.5% 5.7%
1 - Reflects a reduction in outside services for backflow device inspections. The new proposed staff member will perform that task in-house.

3.3.2 Capital Improvements
In addition to funding operating costs, the City intends to fund $1.97 million in capital projects over the next five years, see Table 8. These projects are critical for the City to continue to provide safe and reliable water service to customers. The City is treating for arsenic and is in compliance with primary and secondary standards, which include taste and odor. Planned capital projects include replacing valves, maintaining and repairing backflow preventors, upgrading the water meter reading system, and making improvements to the Booster Pump Station (BPS). The City is also planning to inspect the water treatment systems to see if they are performing as expected and upgrade the Well 3 and Well 4 facilities, which will continue to help improve water quality. 58 City of Live Oak Page 13
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Table 8: Capital Improvement Projects
Fiscal Year 2025/26 2027/28 2027/28 2028/29 2029/2030 5-Year Total Building Repairs Well 1, Fix roof $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 Inspection of water treatment
systems $80,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $80,000
Valve replacement program $0 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $150,000 Inspect, maintain and repair backflow
preventors $85,000 $90,000 $95,000 $105,000 $110,000 $485,000 Well 3 and 4 upgrades - new
backwash valves, backwash control
system upgrades, new PLC’s, etc. $0 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $100,000 Back-up Generator at Well 7 $0 $0 $120,000 $0 $0 $120,000 SCADA upgrade $0 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $250,000
Security system upgrade $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000
Communication system upgrade $45,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 Upgrade Water Meter reading system $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $150,000 Empty and demolish BPS Sludge
Storage Tank $280,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $280,000
Update Water Master Plan $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000
Booster Pump Station (BPS)
Generator Automatic Transfer Switch
installation $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000
Total $750,000 $590,000 $365,000 $155,000 $110,000 $1,970,000

3.3.3 Debt Service Costs
The Water Fund has one outstanding debt obligation—the 2005 Certificates of Participation of January 1, 2006 in the amount of $1.441 million. Annual debt service totals about $70,000 per year and the obligation will be paid off by July 1, 2044. The certificates were used to finance a water meter installation and improvement project. The certificates are backed by a pledge of net revenues to the Water Fund.

Most forms of debt available to utilities have legal requirements that obligate the borrower to maintain a debt coverage ratio typically ranging from 1.1 to 1.25. Essentially, this means that the borrower has a 10% to 25% financial buffer in excess of the annual debt payment amount. The 10% to 25% financial buffer can be used to fund capital improvements or be added to reserves. The Water Fund’s target debt service coverage ratio is assumed to be 1.20. Debt coverage is calculated as:
(Revenue - Operating Expenses) / (Debt Service)
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rates and fees must be set to meet this requirement. The rate plan proposed in this report is designed to generate operating revenues that allow the Water Fund to meet and exceed its debt coverage requirement by year three of the rate plan.

3.3.4 Reserves
The Water Fund is estimated to have a negative fund balance of $3.5 million to begin FY2025/26. Given the Water Fund’s significant negative position, it is not projected that the Water Fund will accumulate sufficient funds to generate an operating reserve during this rate study period. However, the accumulation of reasonable reserves will be a factor to consider when determining the cost of service in the future when the Water Fund reverses its deficit and becomes solvent.

Utilities should maintain reserves to fund issues such as unexpected costs and emergency repairs, to provide cash flow in case of customer billing or revenue collection issues, and to provide financial stability in case of lower water sales due to drought. The City does not have a reserve policy in place dictating an operating reserve target for the Water Fund. Industry standards recommend an operating reserve target of at least 25% of annual operating expenses to account for the time (at least 4 months) that it would take the City to approve new rate increases in compliance with Proposition 218. It is also common for utilities to maintain additional reserve funds such as a capital reserve or debt service reserve.

3.4 Cash Flow Projection
The cash flow projection which is designed to fund the Water Fund’s cost of service described in the preceding sections is provided in Table 9 and Figure 3. The cash flow spans the five-year rate study period from FY2025/26 to FY2029/30. Over the next five years, a series of rate revenue increases are proposed to be phased in. Overall, it is recommended that rate revenues increase from $927,000 (current) to $2.76 million in FY2029/30, a cumulative revenue increase of 198%.

The proposed annual rate revenue increases are 60% on July 1, 2025, 30% on July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2027, and 5% on July 1, 2028 and July 1, 2029. A smaller initial rate increase is not recommended due to the financial difficulties facing the Water Fund. Not every customer will receive water bill increases exactly equal to the rate revenue increase percentages due to changes in rate structure and individual water usage characteristics. These percentages represent increases in the total rate revenues of the water utility across all customers.

With the recommended rate increases, the City’s financial health is projected to improve by year 3 of the rate plan at which time the operating deficit will be reversed. Due to the proposed phasing in of rate revenue increases, the Water Fund is proposed to have negative net operations for the first two years before net revenues will be sufficient to begin repaying the prior accrued negative balance. Over the course of the five years, the Water Fund is projected to have an additional accrual of about $1.8 million in negative fund balance. However, from year three of the rate plan onward, the Water Fund will begin to repay about $530,000 of prior negative fund balance. 60 City of Live Oak Page 15
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Table 9: Cash Flow Projection
Projected: Years 1 - 5 (Prop 218 Period)
2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Rate Increase 60.0% 30.0% 30.0% 5.0% 5.0%
Date of Rate Change Jul 1, 2025 Jul 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2027 Jul 1, 2028 Jul 1, 2029 Rate Revenues over 12 months $1,482,600 $1,927,400 $2,505,600 $2,630,900 $2,762,400 Beginning Fund Balance ($3,500,000) ($4,609,350) ($5,299,750) ($5,290,350) ($5,057,850)

REVENUES
Water Rate Revenues 1,482,600 1,927,400 2,505,600 2,630,900 2,762,400 Penalty Charges 5,600 5,600 5,600 5,600 5,600
Total Revenues 1,488,200 1,933,000 2,511,200 2,636,500 2,768,000

EXPENSES
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 804,900 837,100 870,600 905,400 941,600 New Staff Member 93,750 191,300 199,000 207,000 215,300 Supplies, Equipment & Permits 72,000 74,900 77,900 81,000 84,200 System Maintenance 283,900 295,300 307,100 319,400 332,200 Utilities 275,400 297,400 321,200 346,900 374,700
Insurance 55,800 69,800 87,300 109,100 136,400
Administration & Overhead 188,600 196,100 203,900 212,100 220,600 Subtotal Operating 1,774,350 1,961,900 2,067,000 2,180,900 2,305,000 Net Operating Revenues (286,150) (28,900) 444,200 455,600 463,000 Non-Operating Expenses
Capital Projects 750,000 590,000 365,000 155,000 110,000 (2005) Debt Service 73,200 71,500 69,800 68,100 66,400
Total Expenses 2,597,550 2,623,400 2,501,800 2,404,000 2,481,400 Total Net Revenues (1,109,350) (690,400) 9,400 232,500 286,600 Ending Fund Balance (4,609,350) (5,299,750) (5,290,350) (5,057,850) (4,771,250) Coverage Ratio (1.20x) -3.91 -0.40 6.36 6.69 6.97
Target Met? no no yes yes yes
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Figure 3: Cash Flow Projection
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SECTION 4: COST ALLOCATION
The prior section determined the total cost of providing water service to customers. In this section, the cost of service is allocated to rates to fairly recover costs based on how customers use the system, and in any event, not to exceed the proportional cost of the water service attributable to each parcel.

4.1 Methodology
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommends methods to classify costs among various customers. Using the Base-Extra Capacity Method as recommended by the AWWA, water operating expenses are allocated to the following categories: (a) Base, (b) Extra, (c) Meters and Services, and (d) Customer Service. The Base and Extra categories are intended to recover the costs to deliver water to customers, while the Customer Service and Meters and Services categories are intended to recover expenses related to maintaining infrastructure in the system to supply water at all times under the proposed water service rates in this study. A summary of the cost allocation categories is provided below:
 Base: Base costs include the expenses related to providing water under average (“base”) demand conditions.
 Extra: The extra category includes costs related to providing water above the system average demand (i.e., related to peak, “extra” usage).
 Meters and Services: These include costs related to maintaining infrastructure and operating capacity to provide service at any time under the proposed water service fee rates in this study.
 Customer Service: This category contains costs associated with serving customers, such as billing and answering customer inquiries.

4.2 Proposed Cost Allocation
This section determines the percentage of the annual revenue requirement to be collected from each rate or charge (consisting of the usage rate and the fixed minimum charge) based on the actual costs attributable to each rate or charge and establishes that each parcel’s total water bill will not exceed the proportional cost of service for that parcel.

It is proposed that the AWWA recommended cost categories of Base and Extra be combined as the proposed usage rate is a single tier applied to all levels of use. The usage rate is proposed to recover utilities and maintenance costs as well as 50% of supplies, equipment, and permits, see Table 10. The fixed minimum charge is proposed to be made up of the AWWA recommended cost categories Meters and Services and Customer Service. The fixed charge will recover expenses for salaries and benefits for 63 City of Live Oak Page 18
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existing and new employees, insurance, administration, overhead, and 50% of supplies, equipment, and permit costs.

Table 10 below allocates the budgeted costs for FY2025/26, where the base fee for operations and maintenance is correlated with the actual costs regardless of the amount of customers’ water use and the usage (volume) rate for water delivery is correlated with the actual costs of water service at those levels, respectively. The FY2025/26 cost of each category is multiplied by the allocation percentages shown to calculate the total amount of revenue to be recovered from the usage and fixed rates for operating expenses. In total, the usage rate is proposed to recover 33.6% of operating costs and the fixed minimum charge is proposed to recover 66.4% of operating costs. The usage/volume rate is intended to recover the costs of delivering water to customers. The proposed fixed meter fees are intended to recover the fixed operating costs shown below plus debt service costs, capital expenses, and repayment of prior deficits.

Table 10: Cost Allocation
FY2025/26 Base & Extra Meters & Services
Budget Volume Fixed
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 804,900 0% 100%
New Employee 93,750 0% 100%
Supplies, Equipment & Permits 72,000 50% 50%
System Maintenance 283,900 100% 0%
Utilities 275,400 100% 0%
Insurance 55,800 0% 100%
Administration & Overhead 188,600 0% 100%
Total Operating Costs 1,774,350 595,300 1,179,050
Cost Allocation 33.6% 66.4%
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SECTION 5: RATE DESIGN
Following the allocation of costs, the next step is to derive the total cost responsibility for each customer class by developing unit costs of service for each cost function and then assigning those costs to the customer classes based on the respective service requirements of each.

5.1 Billing Units
AWWA guidelines recommend using meter equivalents to assign demand-related costs to larger meter sizes. The ratio at which the meter charge increases is typically a function of either meter investment (estimated cost) or the meter’s safe operating capacity. Larger meters have the ability to place a greater demand on the water system and are therefore charged based on that potential demand. For example, based on the AWWA meter capacity ratios, a customer that has a 2” meter has 5.33 times the capacity equivalency of a customer with a 3/4” meter—a 2” meter has a safe operating capacity of 160 gallons per minute (gpm) compared to a 3/4” meter which has a safe operating capacity of 30 gpm.

Table 11 shows the proposed meter equivalents based on AWWA standards. The alignment of the fixed rates with the proposed meter equivalents will ensure that each meter size is charged based on their proportional impact on the system. The number of proposed meter equivalents is 2,795.

Table 11: Proposed Meter Equivalents
Meter
Size
# of
Meters
Operating
Capacity (gpm)
[1]
Meter
Ratio
# of Meter
Equivalents
[2]
3/4" 2,419 30 1.00 2,419.00
1" 18 50 1.67 30.00

1.5" 13 100 3.33 43.33
2" 24 160 5.33 128.00
3" 7 320 10.67 74.67
4" 4 500 16.67 66.67
6" 1 1,000 33.33 33.33
Total 2,486 2,795.00
1 - gpm = gallons per minute
2 - Meter Ratio times number of meters
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5.2 Rate Design Considerations
One goal of this rate study is to revise the rate structure to recover costs more fairly from customers.

The proposed water rate structure described under each of the following three rate options eliminates the water allotment included in the Minimum Charge so that customers are billed a volume rate for all water consumed. Currently, for customers with a 3/4” meter, the Minimum Charge includes 20 HCF of water usage per month. However, the average customer uses only 13 HCF per month, meaning that the average customer is paying for water which they are not using. By eliminating the water usage included with the Minimum Charge, customers would only pay for each actual unit of water usage and would have greater control over their bills.

5.3 Rate Design

5.3.1 Rate Calculation
Table 12 provides the calculation of the fixed and usage (volume) rate. The cost allocation percentages (derived in Table 10) are applied to the operating costs for each year (Table 9) to determine the revenue requirement for the fixed and volume operating cost components. In addition, revenues for capital costs, debt service costs, and repayment of prior deficits are added to the meter fee.

The revenue requirement for the volume rate is divided by estimated annual water usage to calculate the rate per HCF. A 5% conservation factor was applied to prior year water use (Table 4) to project annual water consumption over the next five years. This factor accounts for some reduction in usage as customers respond to the increase in the rates. The revenue requirement for the fixed rate is divided by the total number of meter equivalents (Table 11) then divided by 12 months to calculate a monthly rate per meter equivalent. To be conservative, it is estimated that no new customers will connect to the system over the next five years and that both the number of meter equivalents and annual water usage will remain constant.

For FY2025/26, the volume rate revenue requirement of $595,300 (Table 10) divided by estimated usage of 442,333 HCF results in a proposed rate of $1.35 per HCF. The fixed rate revenue requirement of $887,300 divided by 2,795 meter equivalents results in a proposed rate of $26.45 per meter equivalent per month.
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Table 12: Rate Design
2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Volume Rate Revenues $595,300 $658,224 $693,485 $731,699 $773,335 Fixed Rate Revenues $887,300 $1,269,176 $1,812,115 $1,899,201 $1,989,065 Total $1,482,600 $1,927,400 $2,505,600 $2,630,900 $2,762,400 Volume Rate Revenue $595,300 $658,224 $693,485 $731,699 $773,335 Usage (HCF) 442,333 442,333 442,333 442,333 442,333
Rate per HCF $1.35 $1.49 $1.57 $1.65 $1.75
Fixed Rate Revenues $887,300 $1,269,176 $1,812,115 $1,899,201 $1,989,065 Meter Equivalents 2,795.00 2,795.00 2,795.00 2,795.00 2,795.00 Rate per Equiv per month $26.45 $37.84 $54.03 $56.62 $59.30

5.3.2 Proposed Five-Year Rate Plan
Table 13 provides the five-year schedule of proposed rates. To calculate the proposed fixed monthly rates for meter sizes above 3/4”, the rate per meter equivalent per month (from Table 12) is scaled by the meter ratio for each meter size (Table 11). The water use included in the Minimum Charge is proposed to be eliminated and all usage will be billed the rate per HCF. The rates are calculated in this study as described above to produce rates that will be necessary to recover only the actual cost of the water service per parcel. If the rates are adopted, then the rates for the water service fees in Table 13 will also apply to any additional connections built out in the City in the future.

The bottom portion of Table 13 provides a sample calculation of the proposed average bill for residential customers. The City’s average residential customer has a 3/4” meter and uses 13 HCF of water per month. Under the proposed rates, this customer’s bill would increase from $23.97 to $44.00 per month on July 1, 2025, an increase of $20.03 or about 84%.
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Table 13: Proposed Monthly Water Rates

CURRENT PROPOSED
2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Meter
Size
Use in Min
Charge
(HCF)
Minimum
Charge
Meter
Size
Use in Min
Charge
(HCF)
Jul 1,
2025
Jul 1,
2026
Jul 1,
2027
Jul 1,
2028
Jul 1,
2029
up to ¾” 20 $23.97 up to ¾” 0 $26.45 $37.84 $54.03 $56.62 $59.30 1” 21 $25.38 1” 0 $44.08 $63.07 $90.05 $94.37 $98.83
1 ½” 22 $30.78 1 ½” 0 $88.17 $126.13 $180.10 $188.73 $197.67 2” 36 $51.41 2” 0 $141.07 $201.81 $288.16 $301.97 $316.27 3” 90 $127.35 3” 0 $282.13 $403.63 $576.32 $603.95 $632.53 4” 155 $218.69 4” 0 $440.83 $630.67 $900.50 $943.67 $988.33 6” 330 $465.07 6” 0 $881.67 $1,261.33 $1,801.00 $1,887.33 $1,976.67 Water Rate per HCF for
Use over Minimum $1.41 Rate per HCF (all use) $1.35 $1.49 $1.57 $1.65 $1.75 Average Bill $23.97 $44.00 $57.21 $74.44 $78.07 $82.05
¾” Meter, 13 HCF 84% 30% 30% 5% 5%

5.3.3 Bill Impacts
For FY2025/26, the proposed 60% rate revenue adjustment from the cash flow does not directly correlate to a 60% increase in rates for each customer due to the cost of service reallocation and the updated rate structure (i.e. the updated meter equivalent ratios and the elimination of water usage included with the Minimum Charge). Because of the reallocation, the bill impacts to customers for the first year will vary based on meter size and actual consumption. Moreover, water consumption, particularly for single family residential customers, typically varies due to seasonal changes in weather conditions and/or other factors. Hence, a single customer could face a range of impacts throughout the year.

Table 14 provides sample bill impacts for a 3/4” meter at various levels of use under the proposed rates based on the typical average residential monthly usage, winter usage, and summer usage. As shown in the table, higher water usage will result in higher bill impacts and the typical summer bill is proposed to increase to a greater extent than the typical winter bill, reflecting a higher percentage of water rate revenues recovered through the usage rates.
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Table 14: Bill Impacts

CURRENT PROPOSED
Average Monthly Bill (13 HCF)
Fee Categories Rate
Count of
Units
Total
Charges Fee Categories Rate
Count
of Units
Total
Charges
Minimum Charge (3/4") $23.97 x 1 $23.97 Meter Fee (3/4") $26.45 x 1 $26.45 Usage (HCF) Usage (HCF)
0 - 20 (included) $0.00 x 13 $0.00 All Use $1.35 x 13 $17.55 21+ $1.41 x 0 $0.00
13 $0.00
Total Monthly Bill $23.97 Total Monthly Bill $44.00
84%
Average Winter Bill (7 HCF)
Fee Categories Rate
Count of
Units
Total
Charges Fee Categories Rate
Count
of Units
Total
Charges
Minimum Charge (3/4") $23.97 x 1 $23.97 Meter Fee (3/4") $26.45 x 1 $26.45 Usage (HCF) Usage (HCF)
0 - 20 (included) $0.00 x 7 $0.00 All Use $1.35 x 7 $9.45 21+ $1.41 x 0 $0.00
7 $0.00
Total Monthly Bill $23.97 Total Monthly Bill $35.90
50%
Average Summer Bill (21 HCF)
Fee Categories Rate
Count of
Units
Total
Charges Fee Categories Rate
Count
of Units
Total
Charges
Minimum Charge (3/4") $23.97 x 1 $23.97 Meter Fee (3/4") $26.45 x 1 $26.45 Usage (HCF) Usage (HCF)
0 - 20 (included) $0.00 x 20 $0.00 All Use $1.35 x 21 $28.35 21+ $1.41 x 1 $1.41
21 $1.41
Total Monthly Bill $25.38 Total Monthly Bill $54.80
116%
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5.4 Monthly Water Bill Comparison
Figure 4 provides a bill survey comparing the City of Live Oak’s typical single family customer bill with those of other local agencies. The survey includes the current bill for 13 HCF of monthly usage as well as the proposed monthly bill. Under current rates, the average residential customer pays about $24 per month for water service which is the lowest of all bills surveyed.

Figure 4: Monthly Water Bill Survey
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As a point of comparison, the City’s monthly bill for sewer service was also compared to that of other local agencies, see Figure 5. The City’s current residential sewer service rate is a fixed charge of $68.80 per month which is on the higher end of the agencies surveyed. The City’s sewer rates were not evaluated as part of this study, but the comparison is useful to assess impacts on customers’ total utility bills which include both water and sewer service.

Figure 5: Monthly Sewer Bill Survey
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Figure 6 combines the data from Figure 4 and Figure 5 to show how the City’s current and proposed combined water and sewer bill compares to other local agencies. The City’s current and proposed combined bills are in the middle of the range of agencies surveyed.

Figure 6: Monthly Combined (Water & Sewer) Bill Survey
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9955 Live Oak Blvd
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-2112

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO WATER RATES UNDER PROPOSITION 218 May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
at the City Council Chambers
9955 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953

A COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
April 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
at the Live Oak Community Building
10200 O St, Live Oak, CA 95953
You are receiving this notice as owner of property or a ratepayer receiving water service from the City of Live Oak (City). The City Council will hold a public hearing on May 28, 2025, to hear public input and to consider and potentially approve water rate changes for the next five years.

Background
The City provides water service to about 2,500 accounts consisting of the homes and businesses within its boundaries. The majority of the City’s water service customers are single family residential homes. The State Water Board provided the City with an $85,000 grant for engineering assistance and to engage an independent ratemaking consultant. The consultant conducted a rate study to review its revenues, expenses, and capital improvement costs of the water system for the next five years and to recommend rates sufficient to cover those costs. In addition, the rate study proposed adjustments to the water rate structure to ensure equitable rates for all customers.

The City has not raised its water rates for at least 15 years. As a result, the City’s Water Fund is in poor financial condition. The Water Fund is operating in a deficit, meaning that revenues do not cover expenses, and the City has spent down all available Water Fund reserves. Projections show that the Water Fund will have a negative balance of $3.5 million, reflecting the amount it has borrowed from other City funds. The City does not have the financial resources to continue to subsize the water rates.

The primary goal of the proposed water rate increases is to reverse the deficit such that revenues are adequate to cover operating expenses. A secondary goal is to generate revenue to fund necessary capital improvements, pay down existing debt, and begin repayment of the Water Fund’s outstanding balance.
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Table 1 identifies the current water rates and proposed changes. If adopted, the rates will be implemented July 1 of each year from 2025 through 2029. The City’s current water rate structure includes two components: (1) a Minimum Charge and (2) a Water (volume) Rate. All customers are billed a fixed monthly Minimum Charge based on the size of their water meter. The current Minimum Charge includes an allotment of water usage that increases as meter size increases. Water usage above each customer’s allotment is billed the Water (volume) Rate of $1.41 per HCF. One HCF = 748 gallons.

The proposed water rate structure includes a fixed monthly rate based on meter size and a volume rate based on water consumption. However, the proposed rate structure eliminates the water allotment meaning that customers are proposed to be billed the volume rate for all water consumed.

This change aligns with the Proposition 218 requirement that utility rates be proportional to how customers take service.

Table 1: Current and Proposed Monthly Water Rates

CURRENT PROPOSED
2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30
Meter
Size
Use in Min
Charge
(HCF)
Minimum
Charge
Meter
Size
Use in Min
Charge
(HCF)
Jul 1,
2025
Jul 1,
2026
Jul 1,
2027
Jul 1,
2028
Jul 1,
2029
up to 3/4" 20 $23.97 up to 3/4" 0 $26.45 $37.84 $54.03 $56.62 $59.30 1" 21 $25.38 1" 0 $44.08 $63.07 $90.05 $94.37 $98.83
1 1/2" 22 $30.78 1 1/2" 0 $88.17 $126.13 $180.10 $188.73 $197.67 2" 36 $51.41 2" 0 $141.07 $201.81 $288.16 $301.97 $316.27 3" 90 $127.35 3" 0 $282.13 $403.63 $576.32 $603.95 $632.53 4" 155 $218.69 4" 0 $440.83 $630.67 $900.50 $943.67 $988.33 6" 330 $465.07 6" 0 $881.67 $1,261.33 $1,801.00 $1,887.33 $1,976.67 Water Rate per HCF for
Use over Minimum $1.41 Rate per HCF (all use) $1.35 $1.49 $1.57 $1.65 $1.75 HCF = hundred cubic feet; 1 HCF = 748 gallons
How to Participate
On April 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., the City will conduct a community outreach meeting at the Live Oak Community Building at 10200 O St, Live Oak, CA 95953. The ratemaking consultant will provide a presentation explaining the need for the rate increases and will be available to answer questions.

These proposed rate increases are governed by section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), Government Code sections 53751 et seq. and 53759 et seq., and related laws. Property owners subject to the proposed rates and other interested members of the public may participate in this ratemaking in a variety of ways. First, more information and the Water Rate Study Report are on the City’s website at https://www.liveoakcity.org/ or you can call (530) 695- 2112. Second, the City will hold a public hearing on Wednesday May 28, 2025 to receive public comment, including any written protests to the proposed rates. Any property owner or other ratepayer may submit one written protest per parcel. Immediately following the close of the public hearing on 74 May 28, 2025, protests will be counted. If valid protests are submitted for a majority of the parcels subject to the proposed rate increases, the City will not adopt the rates.

How do I file a protest or participate in the public hearing? Proposition 218 provides that “Property Related Fees” such as these proposed rates are subject to a “majority protest” process. Any property owner or other ratepayer may submit a written protest of the proposed rates; provided, however, that only one protest will be counted per property. If protests are filed on behalf of a majority of the properties subject to the rates, the City cannot adopt the proposed rates.

Every written protest MUST include ALL of the following to be counted:

1. A statement that it is a protest against the proposed water rates;

2. Name of the property owner or other customer who is submitting the protest;

3. Identification of the assessor’s parcel number or street address (service address) of the property for which the protest is made; and

4. An original signature of the record owner or other customer who is submitting the protest.

Written protests may be submitted by:

1. Mail to: Prop 218 Protest, 9955 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953 or

2. In-person delivery during normal business hours to 9955 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953; or

3. At the Public Hearing, before the end of the Public Hearing.

Regardless of how the written protest is submitted, it must be received by the City before the end of the public hearing to be held on May 28, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers at 9955 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953. (Postmark dates will not be accepted.) To ensure protests are genuine, they will not be accepted by e‐mail or other electronic means. Please identify on the front of the envelope for any written protest, whether mailed or submitted in person to the City, that the enclosed protest is for Public Hearing on the Proposed Water Rate Increases. Oral comments at the Public Hearing will not qualify as formal protests unless accompanied by a written protest, but the City welcomes that input.

At the end of the public hearing, protests will be counted in public view. If protests are not submitted as to a majority of the properties subject to the fees, the City may adopt the proposed rates. The first rate change, if approved, will take effect on or after July 1, 2025.

Pursuant to California Government Code 53759, a 120-day statute of limitations applies to any legal challenge to a new, increased, or extended fee. All written objections must be submitted before the end of the public hearing as stated above and a failure to timely object in writing bars any right to challenge that fee or assessment through a legal proceeding. 75 WATER RATE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1) When did the City last increase the rates?
The City last increased the rates over 15 years ago. As a result, the City rates are among the lowest in the region.
2) Why is the City proposing a rate increase?
The water utility is operating at a deficit meaning that expenses are greater than revenues.

To cover costs, the Water Fund is projected to borrow $3.5 million from other City funds through June 2025. The City cannot afford to subsidize the water rates any longer. 3) What costs are recovered from the water rates?
Monthly water rates are the source of revenue used to pay the operating expenses of the water system. Operating expenses include, but are not limited to, staffing, administration, electricity, equipment, repair and maintenance of aging infrastructure, and the Water Fund’s annual debt service payment. The City does not profit from rates paid by customers and can only charge rates equivalent to the cost of providing services. 4) Why is the base allotment of water (20 HCF for most customers) proposed to be eliminated?
Legal requirements under Proposition 218 require that all customers pay rates equal to how they use the water system. City proposes to eliminate the base allotment of water included in the minimum fee and instead bill all customers a volume rate for each unit of water consumed. This is more equitable for lower water users. 5) What if the rate increases are not approved?
If rate increases are not approved, the City will not be able to afford to provide the same level of reliable water service or make improvements to the water system. The Water Fund will continue to draw upon other City funds that could otherwise be used for other City services like public safety, police, and fire protection. 6) How can I learn more about the proposed rate adjustment? a. Review the Water Rate Study Report are on the City’s website at https://www.liveoakcity.org/ or you can call (530) 695-2112. b. Attend the Community Outreach Meeting on April 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Live Oak Community Building at 10200 O St, Live Oak, CA 95953 c. Attend a public hearing on May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.at the City Council Chambers at 9955 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953
76 WATER RATE PROTEST FORM
I, _________________________________________________ hereby protest the [print full name of the property owner or ratepayer]
water rates proposed by the City of Live Oak on behalf of the following property or properties (please list all parcels that you own and are protesting on behalf of; attach additional pages if needed):
___________________________________________________
[Service address or Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of property] ___________________________________________________
[Service address or Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of property] ___________________________________________________
[Service address or Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of property] I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California by my signature below, that the information I provided on and in connection with this form is true and correct. I also understand that any false statements or deliberate omissions on this form may subject me to legal actions for fraudulent misrepresentation.

Signed, ___________________________________ ________
[Sign here] [Date]
Please return this form by:

1. Mail to: Prop 218 Protest, 9955 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953 or

2. In-person delivery during normal business hours to 9955 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953; or

3. At the Public Hearing, before the end of the Public Hearing.

Regardless of how the written protest is submitted, it must be received by the City prior to the conclusion of the public comment portion of the Public Hearing on May 28, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers 9955 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953.
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Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: Review and Possible Revisions to Backflow Prevention Device Maintenance Policies/Ordinances
Contact Information: Rick Crabtree, Interim City Manager Background: Council would like to ask questions about the current policies and discuss whether updates may be needed.

Recommendation: Discussion and possible direction.
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Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:

City Manager
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Report to City Council
Meeting Date: March 19, 2025
Title: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.5
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