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CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JANUARY 21, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-JANUARY 21, 2026
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.
**Clerk's Note: Mayor Chapdelaine opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Santana
**Clerk's Note: Councilmember Santana arrived at 6:02 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam ma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Woten delivered the invocation.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY Closed session moved to follow councilmember comments.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Holiday Home Lighting Contest Winner
Mayor Chapdelaine recognized the Bates Family as the contest winner.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public submitted a written public comment: Cruz Mora.
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Cruz Mora.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
1. APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 2 AND 3 WHICH WERE PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: December 17, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
2. Capital Acquisition - Used Tractor Purchase
Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director
3. This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Councilmember Santana.
Professional Services Agreement Amendment for Building Services Benjamin Moody, City Manager
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Councilmember Santana.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. Annual Audited Financial Statements - Year Ended June 30, 2025 Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, and Laura Arvizu, RAMS, provided a report for the Council.
James Ramsey, Finance Consultant, addressed questions from the Council.
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Rick Dais.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ACCEPT AND FILE.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
MOTION PASSED 4-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
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5. LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-JANUARY 21, 2026
Department Directors Employment Agreement
Jessica Mata, Management Analyst
Jessica Mata, Management Analyst, provided a report for the Council.
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, addressed questions from the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
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. (MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 01-2026.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
2. Capital Acquisition - Used Truck Purchase
Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director
Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director, provided a report for the Council.
Tony Wright, Chief Plant Operator, and Benjamin Moody, City Manager, addressed questions from the Council.
MOTION:
VOTE:
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. (MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
3. LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 21, 2026
Professional Services Agreement Amendment for Building Services Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, provided a report for the Council.
MOTION:
VOTE:
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 FY2O25-26, 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. (MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody provided follow-up regarding representation on the Yuba-Sutter Mosquito Vector Control Board. He reported that the mid-year budget cycle annual report closed the books for the last fiscal year, and that the mid-year budget is currently in development, with the mid-year budget presentation scheduled for February 18. He also provided an update on the Citizens Fire Initiative. Mr. Moody discussed upcoming municipal code enforcement changes, which includes to repeal and replace the current code. He informed Council of the upcoming annual Caltrans coordination meeting scheduled for the following day and addressed discussion items specific to Live Oak. Lastly, he noted that March 4 is being planned as the Council goal-setting workshop.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Santana announced that Congressman Doug LaMalfa's service is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, at the Chico Fairgrounds. She also inquired about current PFAS water testing and as to whether the donut shop owner had contacted the City Manager regarding opening a new business in town.
Vice Mayor Pamma reported attending a Realtors and Representatives Meet and Greet hosted by the Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors. He discussed how he addressed the City's reduction of impact fees and emphasized that the city is welcoming both commercial and residential development. Additionally, he noted the importance of keeping the Highway 99 corridor as clean as possible through abatement and addressing abandoned structures to keep the town looking as attractive as possible. Vice Mayor Pam ma also acknowledged the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa and offered his condolences. He further noted that James Gallagher intends to run in the August special election to fill the vacancy and serve the remainder of Congressman LaMalfa's term. Lastly, Vice Mayor Pam ma noted that one of the Realtors assisted in closing the transaction for the former building supply property located north of town. There was hope expressed that the new owner will reach out to the city and that the site will be developed into a business that generates revenue.
Council member Woten expressed disappointment regarding the closing of the Penny Candy Store and inquired whether Councilmember Santana was aware of the type of business the donut shop owner was interested in potentially opening.
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Mayor Chapdelaine provided updates on recent and upcoming meetings, including the Housing Authority meeting and the groundbreaking for a project at Richland Village. He also reported attending the SACOG Policy and Innovation Committee meeting, as well as the regular SACOG Board meeting last week. He noted that LAFCO skipped this month's meeting due to the holidays and mentioned that the SBFCA meeting is scheduled for next week.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9{b}:
One case.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 7:40 pm.