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LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Ml:\Y 6, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIV_E OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- MAY 6, 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: Council members Woten, Santana, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pam ma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
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 There were no corrections and/or changes to the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
There were no presentations or recognitions.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public addressed the Council: Rick and Lynn Hardy.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
MOTION: APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: PAMMA)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
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City Counci l Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
LIVE OAK CllY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 6, 2026
Council action: April 15, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
Approval of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise Powers Agreement with Lake County for Participation in the Regional Housing Authority (RHA)
Gustavo Becerra, Executive Director, Regional Housing Authority Council action: Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Counties of Sutter, Nevada, Yuba, Colusa, and Lake, and the Cities of Live Oak, Yuba City, and Colusa, approved for the purpose of creating a RHA. •
Declaration of Surplus La nd and Exempt Surplus Land
Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Council action: Resolution No. 11-2026 adopted declaring certain City-owned properties to be exempt surplus land and certain ether City-owned properties to be surplus land and directed the City Manager to follow the procedures set forth in the Surplus Land Act for the sale of such properties.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. Transportation Development Act (TOA) Claim - Fi scal Year 2021-22 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:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TOA) CLAIM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TO THE SACRAMENTO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SACOG).
(MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference Resolution No. 12-2026.
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.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody reported on the coordination efforts between the City and the Live Oak Unified School District for the Freedom Truck mobile museum which is touring the country to celebrate America's 250th birthday and is being hosted at the Community Building through Friday. He shared that the 7 on 7 soccer league is currently in its second week and that swim lesson registrations and pool passes are also available this week.
Mr. Moody addressed ongoing concern~ regarding food vendors operating within the city. Staff is coordinating with law enforcement and available resources to address issues related to vendors trespassing on City Hall, park property, and other properties. Additionally, Mr. Moody stated that staff is continuing to work with all departments to fine-tune the budget and make adjustments necessary to ensure the City works within its means. Finally, he introduced Jaspreet Kaur as the City' s new Community and Economic Development Director.
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LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- MAY 6, 2026
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Santana welcomed Jaspreet and asked whether her contact information would be distributed through multiple channels so residents and businesses would know who to contact. She also commended the Sheriff's Department for assisting with traffic control on Larkin Road, noting that the effort helped slow drivers down.
Vice Mayor Pamma touched on his attendance at the Feather River Air Quality Management meeting and the Yuba Suter Economic Development (YSEDC) meeting. He also noted that he was added to the YSEDC Live Oak Downtown Revitalization Focus Group meeting scheduled for tomorrow and said he was looking forward to visiting the Freedom Truck. He thanked staff and public safety for all they do.
Councilmember Woten gave a shoutout to Erica with YSEDC and expressed his appreciation for her support, as well as for all that Brynda and YSEDC do. He also inquired about who owns the property north of Pizza Factory, noting that Los Gordo's Tacos appear on the map for the empty lot and expressed his concern with pop up vendors claiming empty property. Additionally, he asked about the protocol and process for holding private events on city streets.
Councilmember Hernandez highlighted her attendance at the Street Food Truck event. She expressed appreciation for the roadway funds, acknowledging that there are roads in great need of repair. She also expressed excitement about Jaspreet joining the team .
Mayor Chapdelaine reported attending meetings with the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency and Sutter Animal Services Authority, as well as noting upcoming SACOG meetings next week. He highlighted his appreciation for staff's work in identifying grant funds and grant programming, and thanked staff for their continued efforts and participation in those meetings. He also welcomed Jaspreet in filling the role of Economic Development. He closed the meeting in memory of Larry Munger, recognizing his exemplary leadership and expressing appreciation for all he contributed to.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 6:34 pm in memory of Larry Munger.