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LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 4, 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.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Santana, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Hernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam ma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Woten 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
A. Senior Project Presentation - Farmers Market
Paulina Martinez provided a presentation for the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public addressed the Council: Shelly Austin.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
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City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Council action: January 21, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
Approve the 2026 Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) Board of Directors Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: Approved the following appointments to the Feather River Air Quality Management District as required by Health and Safety Code Section 40152(b): City of Marysville Councilman Stuart Gilchrist as Director, City of Marysville Councilman Bruce Buttacovoli as Alternate Director, City of Yuba City Councilman Mike Pasquale as Director, City of Yuba City Councilman Wade Kirchner as Alternate Director, City of Wheatland Councilman Brian Abe as Director, and City of Wheatland Councilman John Abe as Alternate Director.
BUSINESS ITEMS
3. Yuba-Sutter Regional Safety Action Plan
Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Benjamin Moody, City Manager, introduced the item.
Adrian Engel, Fehr & Peers, provided a report for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE YUBA-SUTTER REGIONAL SAFETY ACTION PLAN. (MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Reference Resolution No. 02-2026.
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4. LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds and Approve PLHA Section 302(c)(4) Plan
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) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS SECTION 302(c)(4) PLAN; 2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO RECEIVE
FUNDING AND ESTABLISH A FUND FOR PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,641 AND TAKE ANY ACTIONS TO ALLOCATE THE FUNDING FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE GUIDELINES.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, SANTANA, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNOLMEMBERHERNANDEZ
Reference Resolution Nos. 03-2026 and 04-2026.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND A CTION There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda for Council consideration and action.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY M ANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody provided an update on the tractor purchase, recognizing Vice Mayor Pamma and Parks and Recreation Director Luis Cibrian for securing a good deal on a used tractor. Mr. Moody provided an update on the progress of code enforcement efforts to remove graffiti from the Sunny's building on Broadway, as well as from the smoke shop and the gym. He reminded residents of the availability of the My Live Oak app as a convenient tool to report code enforcement matters and other community concerns. A status update was presented regarding the Citizens Initiative, noting that additional signatures are required to meet the established threshold. Lastly, he reported that the Leo Chesney Facility has been purchased by the Church of Glad Tidings through the Peace of Heaven group, and that a meeting is scheduled for Monday with the development representative retained by the new ownership to discuss future plans.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Santana inquired whether the graffiti had been identified as gang-related and whether those responsible were members of the Live Oak community. She also requested information regarding the number of deputies assigned to the night shift.
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Vice Mayor Pamma touched on the upcoming Yuba Sutter Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Friday. He also recognized the Live Oak Lions Club for providing 55 holiday baskets to families in the community this past December and expressed appreciation for the organization's continued service and contributions to the community. Vice Mayor Pamma noted concerns regarding recent vehicle break-ins within the community, specifically in the KB Homes area, and expressed hope that law enforcement efforts will lead to a resolution. Additionally, he noted the positive turnout at the meeting and requested that a date be set for the Council's priority goal setting meeting to facilitate outreach and community engagement.
Councilmember Woten commented on his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority meeting. In reference to the recent vehicle break-ins, he expressed concern about the potential for an emerging trend of similar incidents occurring within Live Oak. He emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance in the community, and encouraged residents to remain aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activities. He also reported that the Waffle Shop and Pizza Factory were broken into earlier that morning and stressed the need for the community to remain proactive in keeping Live Oak safe. lastly, Councilmember Woten asked about the status of a resolution regarding the receipt of reports from the Mosquito Vector Control Board representative.
Mayor Chapdelaine reported on his attendance at the recent Regional Housing Authority meeting. He noted that he is scheduled to attend several additional meetings next week, including SACOG and SBFCA, among others. Vice Mayor Chapdelaine expressed his appreciation to City staff for their continued hard work and thanked those in attendance for participating in the meeting. He also highlighted the upcoming priority goalsetting meeting scheduled to take place in March.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One case.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 7:06 pm.