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CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JULY 16, 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
BOB WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER
BENJAMIN MOODY,
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 6:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pam ma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Santana
Clerk's Note: Councilmember Santana arrived at 6:04 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pamma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Hernandez delivered the invocation.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY Item 5 - FY 2024-25 Fireworks Citation Property Liens- This item was removed from the agenda in its entirety as the citation was paid in full.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were no presentations and/or recognitions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
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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: WOTEN; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAM MA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
1. City Council Meeting M inutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
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4. Council action: June 18, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
TESCO Control Service Agreement for Water and Wastewater Systems Tony Wright, Chief Plant Operator
Council action: Service agreement awarded to TESCO Control of Sacramento, CA in the amount of their total bid of $52,850, with a 10% contingency amount of $5,285 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney, with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City.
Sludge Removal at Wastewater Treatment Plant Wast Oxidation Basin Tony Wright, Chief Plant Operator
Council action: Award a construction contract to Hydro Service, Inc. of Lodi, CA in the amount of their total bid of $78,304, with a 10% contingency amount of $7,830 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to legal form by the City Attorney, with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City.
Sludge Removal at Booster Pump Station Backwash Storage Tank Tony Wright, Chief Plant Operator
Council action: Award a construction contract to Environmental Logistics of Hayward, CA in the amount of their total bid of $138,000, with a 10% contingency amount of $13,800 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, subject to review and approval as to legal form by the City Attorney, with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
5. FY 2024-25 Fireworks Citation Property Liens
James Ramsey, Finance Director
This item was removed from the agenda in its entirety as the citation was paid in full.
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FY 2024-25 Water and Sewer Property Liens
James Ramsey, Finance Director
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James Ramsey, Finance Director, provided a report for the Council.
Public Hearing was opened at 6:05 pm.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:05 pm.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ADOPT RESOLUTION ASSESSING THE COST OF WATER AND SEWER AGAINST THE PROPERTY. (MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Reference Resolution No. 11-2025.
FY 2024-25 Refuse Disposal Property Liens
James Ramsey, Finance Director
James Ramsey, Finance Director, provided a report for the Council.
Public Hearing was opened at 6:07 pm.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:08 pm.
MOTION:
VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION: 1) ORDERING THAT COSTS FOR REFUSE DISPOSAL BE ASSESSED AGAINST PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT A; 2) CONFIRMING THAT THE ASSESSMENT SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST ANY LIEN UPON EACH IDENTIFIED PROPERTY; AND 3) DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE SUTTER COUNTY AUDITOR WITH A REQUEST FOR COLLECTION.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 12-2025.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
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FY 2025-26 Special Assessment for Fire Protection and Street Lighting 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:
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING ATAX COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR FY 2025-26 FOR THE LIVE OAK LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LIVE OAK. (MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Reference Resolution No. 13-2025.
Community Facilities District 92-1- FY 2025-26 Assessments 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:
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR FY 2025-26 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1.
(MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 4-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Reference Resolution No. 14-2025.
10. Community Facilities District 2004-1 - FY 2025-26 Assessments 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:
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING ASSESSMENTS WITH A 2.5% INCREASE. (MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 3-2
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA
Reference Resolution No. 15-2025.
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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 Benjamin Moody, City Manager, addressed illegal fireworks use within the city, including citations that were issued and a structure fire that occurred as a result. Mr. Moody expressed the City's full support for the Live Oak Little League Majors Girls as they advance to the Western Regionals Conference, recognizing their hard work and achievements. Lastly, Mr. Moody also shared that he has an upcoming meeting with Sally Tripp, retired USDA consultant, to discuss potential infrastructure grant funding opportunities for the City.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Santana discussed concerns regarding illegal fireworks use within the city and addressed the need for more enforcement and community education. Councilmember Santana highlighted her attendance at the Live Oak Little League Majors Girls fundraiser. Furthermore, Councilmember Santana inquired about the status of the sewer rate study. Council member Santana thanked Councilmember Woten and his family for their donation to the Live Oak Little League Majors Girls fund raiser.
Mayor Chapdelaine reported on his attendance at the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting and the Local Agency Formation Commission meeting. Mayor Chapdelaine highlighted his attendance at the graduation ceremony for the Youth Law Leadership Academy participants, commending the program and its impact on local youth. Additionally, Mayor Chapdelaine announced the upcoming send-off parade in honor of the Live Oak Little League Majors Girls as they head to the Western Regionals Conference.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 6:34 pm.