LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JANUARY 21, 2026
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LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 21, 2026
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
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JANUARY 21, 2026
o Email Public Comment: Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 1:00 pm on the date of the meeting, via email to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Comments will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting and reflected in the meeting minutes. Please note that emailed comments will NOT be read aloud by staff during the meeting unless an approved accommodations request has been granted.
o eComment Feature: Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 1:00 pm on the date of the meeting, via the eComment feature at
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LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JANUARY 21, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Holiday Home Lighting Contest Winner
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person wishing to address the City Council on general jurisdictional matters or consent calendar items may do so at this time. If you are commenting on an agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled for discussion. The City Council adopted a time limit of three minutes per person. The Brown Act does not allow for Council discussion of items not on the agenda. Councilmembers may only a) refer the matter to staff; b) ask for additional information; c) request a report back; or d) provide a limited factual response for items not listed on the agenda.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the December 17, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk)
2. Capital Acquisition – Used Tractor Purchase
Recommendation: 1) Approve and authorize the Finance Director to pay for the sole source purchase of an used tractor, and associated implements, meeting the specifications of a min. 70 HP tractor, in the amount of $70,000 with a 10% contingency, being in the City's best interest; and 2) Authorize the Finance Director to utilize funding sources based on the intended use and make associated budget modifications for the procurement.
(Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director)
3. Professional Services Agreement Amendment for Building Services Recommendation: 1) Authorize the City Manager to approve a professional services agreement amendment, with Miguel Campos, for Building Services, to extend the term of the agreement and increase the amount by $45,000 for the remainder of FY2025-26, with the finding that it is in the best interest of the City; and 2) Authorize the Finance Director to make a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $45,000 for professional services to establish funding for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(Benjamin Moody, City Manager)
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. Annual Audited Financial Statements – Year Ended June 30, 2025 Recommendation: Accept and File.
(Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director)
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JANUARY 21, 2026
5. Department Directors Employment Agreement
Recommendation: 1) Adopt a resolution to establish a standard Department Director Employment Agreement; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate salaries within Council defined limits as well as initial leave balances, accrual rates, and fringe benefits and to make occasional updates and changes to the agreement subject to City Attorney review where not to exceed Council established fiscal year budget limits.
(Jessica Mata, Management Analyst)
CLOSED SESSION
6. Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
One case.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / COMMENTS / REQUESTS
ADJOURNMENT