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CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JUNE 17, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-JUNE 17, 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 6:06 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Santana, Hernandez, Vice Mayor Pamma, and Mayor Chapdelaine
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam ma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Hernandez delivered the invocation.
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY Item 1 - City Council Meeting Minutes - The meeting minutes were amended to reflect the written comment received from Sutter County Firefighters Local 5032.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
A. Pioneer Community Outreach Expansion Pla ns Presenta tion Taylor Smith and Lisa Rhoads from Pioneer Community Energy provided a presentation for the Council.
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: APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
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1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: June 3, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
2. Reappointment to the Regional Housing Authority (RHA) Board of Commissioners Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
3. Council action: Reappointed Suzanne Gallaty to the Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners as Tenant Commissioner, with a term ending June 3, 2028.
SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List FY2026-27 Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Council action: Adopted Resolution No. 15-2026 adopting a list of projects for FY2026-27 to be funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. Elimination of City Council Benefits
Mayor Jeramy Chapdelaine
Mayor Jeramy Chapdelaine provided a presentation for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
MOTION:
MOTION:
MOVE TO HAVE A CORRECT STAFF REPORT AND CORRECT RESOLUTION BEFORE THIS ITEM IS DISCUSSED ANY FURTHER.
(MOTION: SANTANA)
*CLERK'S NOTE: MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND,
REDUCE THE PREMIUMS THE CITY PAYS FOR EMPLOYEES FROM 90% COVERAGE TO 80%. (MOTION: SANTANA)
*CLERK'S NOTE: MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION ELIMINATING CITY-PAID HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE INSURANCE, AND
RELATED BENEFITS PROVIDED TO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS EFFECTIVE UPON EXPIRATION OF INDIVIDUAL COUNCILMEMBER TERMS; DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT ALL NECESSARY ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS; AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AND PROCESS ANY AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL
RULES, POLICIES, RESOLUTIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, BUDGET DOCUMENTS, OR OTHER CITY RECORDS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACTION.
(MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: PAMMA)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED 4-1
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAMMA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NOES: COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Reference Resolution No. 16-2026.
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5. Adoption of the City of Live Oak's Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriations Limit
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
Richard Epperson, Battalion Chief, addressed questions from the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION: 1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET; AND 2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27. (MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: WOTEN)
VOTE: MOTION PASSED 4-1
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, VICE MAYOR PAM MA, AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE NOES: COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA
Reference Resolution Nos. 17-2026 and 18-2026.
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 that Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director, is coordinating with regional partners on the Heart of America Festival celebrating America's 250th birthday. Mr. Moody also provided an update on fireworks stands and the upcoming 4th of July holiday. He reported that the City will utilize social media announcements, city signage, and text message notifications to encourage compliance with local fireworks regulations and help reduce the use of illegal fireworks. Mr. Moody further noted that there are currently no agenda items planned for the July pt meeting. As a result, that meeting may be canceled. Regarding recent social media comments about Flock cameras, Mr. Moody explained that the devices are mounted on black poles with small cameras and function as automated license plate readers. The cameras are strategically positioned and located throughout Sutter County, outside the city limits. They were acquired through a grant and are used by law enforcement to assist with criminal investigations by identifying and locating vehicles associated with reported crimes.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Santana inquired whether the City would have adequate staffing to enforce fireworks regulations during the 4th of July holiday.
Mayor Chapdelaine reported that he will be attending a Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board meeting and will continue working on various grant programs and pursue available funding opportunities.
ADJOURNMENT
j Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.
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Aaron Pamma, Vice Mayor