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CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
APRIL 1, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-APRIL 1, 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 6:13 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Santana, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Woten
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam ma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Chapdelaine 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 or recognitions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
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 SANTANA, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER WOTEN
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -APRIL 1, 2026
Council action: February 25, 2026, City Council Special Meeting minutes approved.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: March 4, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: March 11, 2026, City Council Special Meeting minutes approved.
4. Live Oak Planning Commissioner Appointment to Sutter County Planning Commission Nurkamal Nagra, Planning Intern
Council action: Confirmed the appointment of Liz Skutley, Live Oak Planning Commissioner, to the Sutter County Planning Commission and forwarded the recommendation to the Sutter County Board of Supervisors.
5. Agreement with Hach Company for Maintenance Services at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Council action: Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a three-year service agreement with Hach Company in the total amount of $44,731.34, for maintenance services at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the finding that this action is in the best interest of the City.
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. Authorizing Submittal of a Revised Application for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds; and Approve the Revised PLHA Section 302(c)(4) Plan
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation 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 3O2(C)(4) PLAN; AND 2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION. (MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS SANTANA, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, ANO MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER WOTEN
Reference Resolution Nos. 06-2026 and 07-2026.
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7. LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-APRIL 1, 2026
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) - Subrecipient Agreement Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING ONE (1) SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY'S 2022 & 2023 PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD); AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROVED AGREEMENT AND MAKE ANY MINOR CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPLY WITH HCD1S PLHA REQUIREMENTS, WITH APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. (MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS SANTANA, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER WOTEN
Reference Resolution No. 08-2026.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda for Council consideration and action.
U PDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody reported that he continues to collaborate with the City of Yuba City and Sutter County on a regional plan and expects to share updates soon. He also met with consultant Dan Peterson regarding the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) and the State of California's call for projects.
The city plans to submit an application for SACOG's System Preservation Program for rehabilitation work on Broadway and on Larkin. Additionally, an Active Transportation Program application has been submitted for the Pennington gap closure project. The city is also pursuing funding through the State's Safe Streets for All program to replace all traffic signs citywide. Mr. Moody provided code enforcement updates, noting that efforts are being made to address blighted properties on Q Street and on the north side of Pennington. Mr. Moody also provided an update on new businesses expected to be coming to the city.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Hernandez noted improvements in code enforcement efforts observed throughout the city.
Councilmember Santana inquired about updates on businesses coming to the city. Additionally, she raised concerns regarding semitruck traffic on Larkin Road and its use as a truck route and inquired about the number of trucks permitted on a property located on the north side of Larkin Road.
Vice Mayor Pamma reported on his upcoming attendance at the Feather River Air Quality Management District meeting on Monday. He also announced that the Lions Club will be hosting a Bingo Night at the community building on Thursday. Lastly, he expressed appreciation to the City Manager, City Attorney, and City staff for their work and service to the city.
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-APRIL 1, 2026
Mayor Chapdelaine reported on the upcoming SACOG System Performance funding opportunities. He also noted his attendance at a Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 6:33 pm.
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