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LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MAY 20, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- MAY 20, 2026
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, MAYOR
AARON PAMMA, VICE MAYOR
ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
NANCY SANTANA, COUNCILMEMBER
Boe 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, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
Absent: Councilmember Santana
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
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: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
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3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- MAY 20, 2026
Council action: May 6, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
Declaration of Surplus Vehicles and Authorization for Sale Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director
Council action: Declared the vehicles and equipment identified in the staff report as surplus property and authorized the City Manager to sell the vehicles to Sutter County at a fair market value negotiated with the County.
Monarch Butterfly Habitat Grant
Benjamin Moody, City Manager
Council action: Authorized the City Manager to enter into a 10-year land agreement with Sutter County Resource Conservation District related to establishing and maintaining a Monarch Butterfly Habitat at the City's soccer complex, APN 06-250-033.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4. Conduct a Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the Proposed Planning Fee Updates Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:09 pm.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:09 pm.
MOTION:
von:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED PLANNING FEE UPDATES, AND UPON CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING: 1) ADOPT THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE WITH UPDATED PLANNING FEES, INCLUDING A 40% DISCOUNT EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026, A 20% DISCOUNT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2027, NO DISCOUNT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2028, AND ANNUAL CPI ADJUSTMENTS DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TIERED DISCOUNT STRUCTURE AND THEREAFTER AS APPLICABLE; AND 2)
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSED PLANNING FEES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026, WITH A 40% DISCOUNT EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026, A 20% DISCOUNT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2027, NO DISCOUNT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2028, AND ANNUAL CPI ADJUSTMENTS
DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TIERED DISCOUNT STRUCTURE AND THEREAFTER AS APPLICABLE, (MOTION: PAMMA; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 4-0-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Reference Resolution No. 13-2026.
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.
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LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 20, 2026
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Housing Element at its May 19 meeting. The Housing Element will be presented to the City Council for approval at the June 3 City Council meeting. Additionally, staff have already begun preparing for the next cycle in coordination with Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to remain ahead of schedule. Mr. Moody has also been coordinating with Sutter County and the City of Yuba City to organize community meetings and gather public input on community priorities. A survey is being conducted to help identify and prioritize community needs, which will assist the City Council and County in determining how to proceed. Mr. Moody also provided an update on code enforcement efforts, noting continued progress, as well as ongoing work related to the high winds over the weekend. Mr. Moody noted that the swimming pool is scheduled to open this weekend. Lastly, the draft budget is expected early next week for initial review and will be presented to the City Council for preliminary consideration at the next council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Woten highlighted his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority (RHA) Board of Commissioners meeting.
Vice Mayor Pamma touched on his attendance at the Feather River Air Quality Management District meeting.
He also highlighted his tour of the Freedom Trailor and noted his attendance at the Live Oak Lions Club meeting.
Vice Mayor Pam ma noted that a Memorial Day tribute will be held at the cemetery on Monday, May 25. He also thanked city staff for their continued hard work in keeping the city moving forward.
Mayor Chapdelaine provided an update on the RHA Amended and Restated JPA admitting Lake County. He also discussed his attendance at the SACOG Policy and Innovation Committee meeting and noted that he will be attending the SACOG board meeting scheduled for Thursday. Mayor Chapdelaine additionally referenced his attendance at meetings of the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency and the Local Agency Formation Commission.
He concluded by thanking city staff for their continued efforts and dedication.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 6:23 pm.