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LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MAY 21, 2025
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
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MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, MAYOR
AARON PAMMA, VICE MAYOR
ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
NANCY SANTANA, COUNCILMEMBER
Bos WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER
KARY HAUCK,
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
NICOLE ROSSER,
CITY ATTORNEY
Meeting called to order by Mayor Chapdelaine at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 6:02 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Santana
PLEDGE OF A LLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam ma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Hernandez delivered the invocation.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Public Employee Appointment/Employment: City Manager. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
While in Closed Session, the City Council expressed to proceed with the appointment of a city manager.
Clerk's Note: The agenda was modified as follows: Business Item 5, 'Formally Announcing the Mayor and City Council's Selection for City Manager and Approval of the City Manager's Employment Agreement for a Term of Three Years and Approval of Resolution Appointing City Manager,' was moved from its original position to the beginning of the agenda.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
Formally Announcing the Mayor and City Council's Selection for City Manager and Approval of the City Manager's Employment Agreement for a Term of Three Years and Approval of Resolution Appointing City Manager
Nicole Rosser, City Attorney
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Cruz Mora.
Ben Moody addressed the Council.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPT A MOTION: 1) FORMALLY ANNOUNCING THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL'S SELECTION FOR CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; 2)
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND 3) APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TijE CITY OF LIVE OAK
APPOINTING BENJAMIN MOODY TO THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID APPOINTMENT. (MOTION: PAMMA; SECOND: HERN~ NDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Reference Resolution No. 05-2025.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY M ANAGER ONLY Item 5 - Formally Announcing the Mayor and City Council's Selection for City Manager and Approval of the City Managers Employment Agreement for a Term of Three Years and Approval of Resolution Appointing City Manager-This item was moved from its original position to the beginning of the agenda.
PRESEN TATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were no presentations and/or recognitions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Cruz Mora.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
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2. 3.
Financial Status Report
James Ramsey, Finance Director
Council action: Received and filed .
Sutter County Pla nning Commissioner Appointment Confirmation Laura Stewart, Associate Planner
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Council action: Appointment of the Sutter County Planning Commissioner Representative Chris Schmid! to the Live Oak Planning Commission confirmed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
4. Preliminary Budget - Fiscal Year 2025-26
James Ramsey, Finance Director
James Ramsey, Finance Director, provided a report for the Council.
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Cruz Mora.
Council action: Direction provided to staff.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. Formally the Mayor and City Council's Selection for City Manager and Approval of the City Manager's Employment Agreement for a Term of Three Years and Approval of Resolution Appointing City Manager
Nicole Rosser, City Attorney
**Clerk's Note: This item was moved from its original position to the beginning of the agenda.
6. Write-Off 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:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPT RESOLUTION.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Reference Resolution No. 06-2025.
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Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC} Grant Application Laura Stewart, Associate Planner
Laura Stewart, Associate Planner, provided a report for the Council.
Gus Becerra, Regional Housing Authority Executive Director, addressed questions from the Council.
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Simren Pamma.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AVES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LETTER OF SUPPORT ANO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, AND
APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE AHSC GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
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 Kary Hauck, Interim City Manager, extended her appreciation to James Rasmey for his efforts in preparing the preliminary budget. She also thanked city staff for their participation in the department head budget meeting.
Kary highlighted the first Housing Element meeting with the consultant. Kary expressed gratitude for the collaboration between the Building Department and the Planning Department in addressing code enforcement issues and recognized the resolution of the city's longest standing zoning violation. Additionally, Kary commended the Parks Department for keeping up on the maintenance of the city's green spaces and managing weed control throughout the city.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Woten touched on his attendance at the Sutter Animal Service Authority meeting.
Councilmember Hernandez shared that there will be a Rock the Block event happening on Saturday, May 24th from 12-4 pm.
Vice Mayor Pamma shared his attendance at the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation Business Walk and at the Feather River Air Quality Management meeting. Vice Mayor Pamma shared that he will be attending the Work Ready Interview event at the High School. Furthermore, Vice Mayor Pamma expressed his appreciation for staff in relation to an incident which occurred at city hall and urged the public to be respectful toward staff and urged the council to continue supporting staff.
Mayor Chapdelaine recognized the public for their attendance and participation and encouraged their continued support. Mayor Chapdelaine touched on his attendance at the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Policy and Innovation Subcommittee meeting, Sutter Animal Service Authority meeting, Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting, and Local Area Formation Commission meeting. In addition, Mayor
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Chapdelaine requested the Council revisit the Council Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Social Media policies. Council members in attendance provided consensus on this request. l ADJOURNMENT Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 7:45 pm.
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