LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DECEMBER 17, 2025
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- DECEMBER 17, 2025
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 Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Santana
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam ma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Hernandez delivered the invocation.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY There were no corrections and/or changes to the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were no presentations and/or recognitions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATION FOR 2026
1. Election of Council M ayor
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
NOMINATE JERAMY CHAPDELAINE AS MAYOR.
(MOTION: PAMMA; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
2. LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- DECEMBER 17, 2025
Election of Council Vice Mayor
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
NOMINATE AARON PAMMA AS VICE MAYOR.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION: APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: PAM MA; SECOND: WOTEN)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: December 3, 2025, City Cc:,uncil Regular Meeting minutes approved .
4. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 Chapter 15.01 of the City of Live Oak Municipal Code Updating References to the 2025 California Building Standards Code
5. Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Council action: 1) Waived the second reading of the ordinance amending Title 15 Chapter 15.01 of the City of Live Oak Municipal Code updating references to the 2025 California Building Standards Code, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto, by title only; and 2) Ordinance No. 589 adopted.
Acceptance and Filing of State Required Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 of the City of Live Oak
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Council action: Accepted and Filed.
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LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- DECEMBER 17, 2025
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. 7.
2026 City Council Committee Assignments
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:
ABSENT:
REVIEW AND CONFIRM THE 2026 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
REGIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
• GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE SUTTER YUBA HOMELESS CONSORTIUM:
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ APPOINTED AS REGULAR MEMBER AND VICE MAYOR PAM MA AS ALTERNATE MEMBER.
• SUTTER BUTTE FLOOD CONTROL AGENCY: MAYOR CHAPDELAINE APPOINTED AS REGULAR MEMBER AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA AS ALTERNATE MEMBER.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Live Oak Little League License Agreement
Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director
Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director, provided a report for the Council.
Matt Smith, Live Oak Little League President, addressed the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AVES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1) APPROVE THE LIVE OAK LITTLE LEAGUE TEN-YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. (MOTION: PAMMA; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
8. LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 17, 2025
Legal Services for Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Litigation Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, provided a report for the Council.
Mike Stag, Stag Luizza, LLC, addressed questions from the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, WITH
MINOR MODIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL, WITH STAG LIUZZA, LLC RELATED
TO THE AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAMS PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION, WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; 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.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody reported that staff are preparing for upcoming storms and the holiday period, including modifications to street sweeping schedules, additional on-call coverage, and updated phone greetings to clarify after-hours contact procedures. Mr. Moody highlighted the Santa on a Fire Engine event scheduled for tomorrow, December 18, at 6:00 p.m. He also reported meeting with Sutter County CAO Steve Smith to maintain positive interagency relationships and to discuss the City's and County' s budget conditions. An update was provided on the Fire Citizens Initiative. Mr. Moody highlighted the Small Town Holiday Stroll and noted that the Christmas Light Decoration Contest is ongoing. Lastly, he announced that the next regular meeting will be canceled due to the holidays and reported positive progress downtown, with Sunny's Market moving forward with plans for an event center.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Hernandez highlighted the Small Town Celebratiqn held near Holly Grounds Coffee Shop.
Councilmember Woten highlighted the Small Town Holiday Stroll and expressed his appreciation for City staff.
Vice Mayor Pamma reported on his attendance at the Feather River Air Quality Management District meeting and the Small Town Holiday Stroll. He wished the Council, staff, and residents safe and happy holidays and thanked everyone who supported him during his first year in office. He stated his commitment to continuing to support the community and to do his best moving forward.
Mayor Chapdelaine thanked staff for their work on the Small Town Holiday Stroll and Santa on a Fire Engine events. He reported on his attendance at the SACOG Policy and Innovation Committee meeting and noted that the SACOG full board meeting would be held the following day. He wished residents and staff happy holidays and safe travels.
LIVE OAK Cl'TY COUNCIL MINUTES- DECEMBER 17, 2025
.. ADJOURNMENT
l Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 6:41 pm.
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