7 LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, MAYOR
AARON PAMMA, VICE MAYOR
ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
NANCY SANTANA, COUNCILMEMBER
BOB WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER
BENJAMIN Mooov,
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, Santana, Vice Mayor Pam ma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Hernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pamma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Woten delivered the invocation.
CORRECllONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY There were no corrections and/or changes.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Proclamation Honoring the Live Oak Little League Live Oak Lio ns Mayor Chapdelaine presented the proclamation.
**Clerk's Note: Council recessed at 6:10 pm and reconvened at 6:18 pm.
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:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1. APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA,
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: September 3, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Finance Director Classification -a nd Compensation Modifications Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, provided a report for the Council.
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Rick Dais.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1) APPROVE THE REVISION OF THE JOB CLASSIFICATION FROM FINANCE DIRECTOR/ ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER TO FINANCE DIRECTOR, UPDATE THE JOB DESCRIPTION, AND AMEND THE SALARY SCHEDULE; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S CONSUL TANT FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MODIFY THE FY 2025-26 BUDGET WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO
FUND THE PERMANENT FINANCE DIRECTOR POSITION, ALLOCATED FROM APPROPRIATE FUNDING SOURCES.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: PAM MA)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
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Salary Schedule Update - Assistant Planner
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:
1) AMEND THE CITY SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE CLASSIFICATION FOR THE ASSISTANT PLANNER SALARY SCHEDULE; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE FY 2025- 26 BUDGET TO TRANSFER $25,000 FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SALARIES PERMANENT 010-5-1015-5003 TO 010-5-1015-5005 SALARIES EXTRA HELP TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR A PART-TIME POSITION.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Creation of a Code Enforcement Officer 1/11 Classification and Establishment of Salary Range 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:
1) APPROVE THE CREATION OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 1/11 AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING SALARY RANGE FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I: $24.638 TO $32.106 PER HOUR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II: $27.375 TO $35.673 PER HOUR; 2) AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE FY 2025-26 BUDGET TO TRAN~FER $25,000 FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SALARIES PERMANENT 010-5-1015-5003 TO BUILDING DEPARTMENT 010-5-1020-5005 SALARIES EXTRA HELP TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR A PART-TIME POSITION; AND 3) AUTHORIZE STAFF TO BEGIN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AS PART-TIME, NON-BENEFITED, NOT TO EXCEED 960 HOURS PER FISCAL YEAR. (MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
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, informed that staff has prepared a draft banner policy, which will soon be distributed for Council guidance. Mr. Moody also highlighted the upcoming partnered Wine and Paint Night event, noted that the pool season has come to an end, and shared that soccer season is now·in full swing. Lastly, Mr. Moody discussed the recent change in planning services.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Woten highlighted his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting.
Councilmember Santana reported on her attendance at the Fall Festival, complimenting the Parks and Recreation Department and all who contributed to the event. Councilmember Santana requested additional tables and chairs be provided in the future for attendees to sit and eat. Councilmember Santana shared feedback from a Sutter County resident who hadn't visited Live Oak in years and complimented the town's upkeep.
Councilmember Santana further expressed her appreciation for the banner policy and requested a moment of silence in honor of Charlie Kirk.
Vice Mayor Pamma thanked City staff and law enforcement for their ongoing efforts and expressed his appreciation for their day-to-day work.
Mayor Chapdelaine reported on his attendance at the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Innovation and Policy Committee meeting. Mayor Chapdelaine also noted his upcoming attendance at a Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board meeting and highlighted his attendance at the Fall Festival.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm in memory of Charlie Kirk. ~~ne, Mayor