LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
OCTOBER 15, 2025
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 15, 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 6:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Santana, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
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 2 - FY 2025-26 Capital Acquisition Requests -This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and will instead be discussed as a Business Item.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were no presentations and/or recognitions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public submitted a written public comment: Dale Carlson.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 2, WHICH WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
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1. City Council Meeting M inutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: October 1, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
2. FY 2025-26 Capital Acquisition Requests
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Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director, and Tony Wright, Chief Plant Operator This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Approval of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Lake County for Participation in the Regional Housing Authority (RHA)
Gustavo Becerra, Executive Director, Regional Housing Authority Council action: Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Counties of Sutter, Nevada, Yuba, Colusa, and Lake, and the Cities of Live Oak, Yuba City, and Colusa, for the purpose of creating a RHA approved.
Align FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 Salary and Benefit Changes for Non-Represented Employees with the Public Employees Union Local #1 Updates
Benajmin Moody, City Manager
Council action: Resolution No. 17-2025 adopted.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee
Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, provided a report for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION: NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA TO SERVE ON THE AD HOC COMMITTEE.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: PAMMA)
**Clerk's Note: Councilmember Woten and Vice Mayor Pam ma withdrew their motion following Council member Santana's decline of the nomination.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
NOMINATE COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA TO SERVE ON THE AD HOC COMMITTEE.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
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Economic Growth Incentives- Development Impact Fee Changes Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, provided a report for the Council.
The following members of the public addressed the Council: Ernie Phelan and Denise Perigo.
MOTION:
VOTE:
1) INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TIME OF PAYMENT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING; AND 2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THAT THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES BE REDUCED BY 50% EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, WITH ANNUAL TIERED INCREASES BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027. (MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 18-2025.
Establish Job Classification Community and Economic Development Director 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:
AVES:
NOES:
1) APPROVE THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION AND SET THE SALARY SCHEDULE TO ALIGN WITH MARKET COMPENSATION DATA. DELETE THE EXISTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATION; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY'S FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MODIFY THE FY 2025-26 BUDGET WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 TO FUND THE PERMANENT COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POSITION, ALLOCATED FROM APPROPRIATE FUNDING SOURCES.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
MOTION PASSED 4-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
2. FY 2025-26 Capital Acquisition Requests
Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director, and Tony Wright, Chief Plant Operator Benjamin Moody, City Manager, addressed questions from the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A FLYGT SEWER PUMP TO PAC MACHINE COMPANY, SACRAMENTO, CA IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,738 PLUS TAXES AND A 5% CONTINGENCY, WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY.
(MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody thanked staff for their hard work in keeping the Wastewater Treatment Plant operating, continuing to deliver great programs, and carrying out new implementations. He noted that the City has great staff who continue to provide excellent service to the community. Furthermore, Mr. Moody provided an update regarding changes within the Building Division. BPR services will end Friday as the City moves to inhouse building operations. Mike Campos will serve as Chief Building Official, Inspector, and Plans Examiner.
Notifications will be sent out to inform the public about the new building and planning services. Additionally, Mr. Moody reported that the Finance Director recruitment will be closing soon and noted there is a qualified applicant whom the City looks forward to evaluating further. Mr. Moody also announced the hiring of a new Code Enforcement Officer, Bruce Taylor, a retired annuitant and longtime police officer and code enforcement officer with the City of Yuba City, who will begin working part-time with the City next week. He shared that the City is working on updates to the nuisance ordinance. Lastly, Mr. Moody recognized Lieutenant Gill for his assistance and noted that the business license for Kruse's Playhouse Daycare has been revoked. The Sheriff's Office was thanked for their prompt response and coordination. No children will attend the facility until further actions are taken.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Council member Santana inquired about the measures being taken to ensure the continuity and security of the City's Police and Fire services and about the possibility of a citywide tax in Live Oak to support public safety services. Councilmember Santana asked if the City can help the Fire Department with the Fire Citizens Initiative fee or if there are restrictions preventing the City from doing so.
Vice Mayor Pamma thanked staff and public safety personnel for all their hard work in keeping the community safe and the City running. Vice Mayor Pamma requested that meeting recordings continue to be posted on Facebook, noting this would benefit the City's residents. He also encouraged posting prior year audits and urged residents to watch the recordings and attend the meetings to get accurate information straight from the source.
Mayor Chapdelaine agreed that adding links and audit information to the City's website would be very beneficial. He highlighted the importance of community participation and residents taking initiative to stay informed. He also spoke about the potential tax increase and the Fire Citizens Initiative. In addition, Mayor Chapdelaine highlighted his attendance at a Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) meeting with a
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presentation by Charles Marohn and encouraged others to learn more about his work. He also reported on the recent SACOG Policy and Innovation Committee meeting and noted the upcoming SACOG Board of Directors meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
Council member Woten complimented Mayor Chapdelaine for his diligence and dedication and expressed pride in the Council, staff, and the City Manager for their collaborative efforts during a challenging time.
Councilmember Woten noted that everyone is contributing ideas and working together to find solutions and stated that he is proud of that teamwork and eager to continue moving forward.
Councilmember Hernandez asked about the possibility of additional annexations and requested an update on where the City is in that process. Councilmember Hernandez shared that Fall festivals are coming up, including Hope Point Nazarene Church's event on October 18th from 4 to 8 p.m. and the Live Oak Lions Club Craft Fair on November pt_ She highlighted her tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and said it was interesting to learn how the systems work. She touched on getting local schools to tour the plant so students can see the process firsthand and get involved.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 8:08 pm.