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LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JULY 1, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES- JULY 1, 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 6:01 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. Councilmember 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.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER City Manager Benjamin Moody reported that the building permit for Velly's Pizza is ready to be issued. He also provided an update on the proposed McDonald's project, noting that staff met with representatives earlier that day and continues to work through comments from Caltrans. The project is expected to be brought before the Planning Commission for consideration of a use permit in the near future. Moody informed the Council that the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan must be recertified every five years to maintain eligibility for federal emergency funding following a disaster. Staff has been updating the plan and recently posted information on the City's social media platforms to encourage public awareness and community input. The updated plan is expected to be presented to the City Council within the next couple of months to ensure the City remains in compliance and eligible for federal funds should an emergency occur. Mr. Moody reminded the Council that City offices would be closed on July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday. He also announced that the Heart of America Festival celebrating America's 250th birthday, a regionally coordinated two-day event, will begin on Friday, July 3rd .
Regarding 4th of July preparations, Mr. Moody reported that City crews have been mowing weeds in dry areas
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to reduce fire hazards and noted that staff have been using social media to promote safe and sane holiday practices. He also provided additional details regarding the ongoing coordination with Caltrans to address mitigation requirements associated with the proposed McDonald's project.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Santana announced that the Butte County District Attorney's Office will be hosting a public barbecue the following day in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. She also commented on the appearance of the Leo Chesney Facility, stating that the landscaping has been cleaned up and that the property looks better than it has in many years.
Councilmember Woten reported on his attendance at the SASA meeting, where the agency adopted its annual budget. He noted that one of the primary issues SASA has been addressing is the number of cockfighting rings.
Mayoi Chapdelaine reported on his attendance at the SASA meeting. He stated that concerns regarding animal services within the City were discussed and Llrnl SASA representatives indicated they had not received many complaints about service issues. They encouraged residents and City officials to contact the agency if there are instances where follow-through is not occurring after reports are made. He also reported attending a Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board meeting during which Transportation Development Act (TDA) funding was approved. He announced that the City will receive approximately $546,000 in TDA funds. He concluded by noting that he will be attending a Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting the following week.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chapdelaine adjourned the meeting at 6:12 pm.
Aaron Pamma,- Vice Mayor