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LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JUNE 3, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-JUNE 3, 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 6:02 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. 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:
AVES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: PAMMA; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 3-0-1-1
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-JUNE 3, 2026
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: May 20, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2. City Council Adoption of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Jaspreet Kaur, Community and Economic Development Director Jaspreet Kaur, Community and Economic Development Director, introduced the item.
Cynthia Walsh, Placeworks Inc., provided a presentation for the Council.
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:19 pm.
Public Comment was opi:>ned anrl r:-lnc;Pn without any speakers.
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:19 pm.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING; AND 2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THE HOUSING ELEMENT
IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, SECTION 15061(B)(3), COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION, AMEND THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTING THE 2021-2029 CITY OF LIVE OAK HOUSING ELEMENT, AND DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE ADOPTED 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR CERTIFICATION.
(MOTION: PAMMA; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 3-1-1
COUNCILMEMBER WOTEN, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Reference Resolution No. 14-2026.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. FY2026-27 Proposed Budget
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
The following member of the public submitted a written public comment: Sutter County Firefighters Local 5032.
The following members of the public addressed the Council: Andrew Robinson, Jack Copelin, and Brandon McReynolds.
Council action: Council reviewed and discussed the proposed FY2026-27 budget.
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-JUNE 3, 2026
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody reported that the pool is in full swing and swim lessons will begin next Monday.
Mr. Moody provided an update from Code Enforcement regarding the property on Date Street. The former church property is expected to close escrow soon with new owners who intend to clean up and improve the site. Mr. Moody reported that he and Ethan met with the Sheriff and Sutter County earlier today and anticipate meeting with Fire and Sutter County next week regarding amendments to the city's public safety service agreements, which are currently set to expire on November 30. The proposed amendments are intended to ensure public safety services will continue past November 30. Lastly, Mr. Moody reported that Well 1 is currently out of service. Utility staff continue to work to maintain water pressure and water quality while repairs are being made. He thanked Utility staff for their efforts to ensure continued service during this time.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Council member Santana expressed condolences to the Boone and Harris families on the passing of Lane Thomas Harris. She requested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory.
Vice Mayor Pam ma offered condolences to the family of Lane Thomas Harris. He reported attending a Feather River Air Quality Management District meeting, where budget matters were discussed. Vice Mayor Pam ma also highlighted his attendance at the Memorial Day tribute hosted by the Cemetery District. He thanked the Cemetery Board, Live Oak Unified School District, grounds staff, and Laurie Schuster for their efforts in organizing the event.
Councilmember Woten highlighted his attendance at past Memorial Day tributes. He congratulated local graduates on their accomplishments. Councilmember Woten offered condolences to the family of Lane Thomas Harris.
Mayor Chapdelaine reported attending the Sacramento Area Council of Governments {SACOG) Policy and Innovation Committee meeting this week. He noted that a full SACOG Board meeting is coming up and discussed the City continuing to coordinate with SACOG to pursue available funding opportunities across various funding rounds. He also reported attending Memorial Day tributes and encouraged residents to attend future tributes.
Mayor Chapdelaine offered condolences to the family of Lane Thomas Harris.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 8:11 pm in memory of Lane Thomas Harris.