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LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -AUGUST 20, 2025
LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
AUGUST 20, 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
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 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Santana, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Hernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam ma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Chapdelaine delivered the invocation.
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.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
MOTION PASSED 3-0-1-1
COUNCILMEMBER WOTEN, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -AUGUST 20, 2025
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: August 6, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Professional Services Agreement with JC Nelson Consulting for Solar Panel Project Management Services
Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, provided a report for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO JC NELSON CONSULTING OF CARMICHAEL, CA, FOR SOLAR PANEL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000,
WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, WITH AVAILABLE FUNDING FROM SEWER ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS, FUND 13.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
3. Past Due Water and Sewer Accounts
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:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAST DUE ACCOUNT COLLECTION LOSS WRITE-OFF IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,432.64; AND 2) DIRECTION PROVIDED TO CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE OPTIONS
REGARDING THE SEWER CODE SECTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE DEPOSIT AMOUNTS AND PROCESSES FOR DETERMINING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PAYMENT ON BOTH THE OWNER AND TENANT SIDE. (MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Reference Resolution No. 16-2025.
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4. Receive Report on Water Fund Advance
James Ramsey, Finance Director
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 20, 2025
James Ramsey, Finance Director, provided a report for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
Council action: Received and filed.
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, reported that he met with Glad Tidings to discuss the potential use of the Leo Chesney facility as a congregate care center for trafficked youth, and noted that a consultant specializing in this area will provide a presentation at the next Council meeting. Additionally, Mr. Moody met with a developer regarding the first phase of the Millenium Farms subdivision. Mr. Moody concluded by highlighting the upcoming Budget Workshop scheduled for the September 17th Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Santana inquired about the detour signs around town and about banners for the posts along the highway.
Councilmember Woten discussed his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting.
Mayor Chapdelaine highlighted his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting, Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting, and noted the upcoming Sacramento Area Council of Governments meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 6:41 pm.
/Jera Chaaine,M ayor