LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2026
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• Public Comment: Members of the public can submit general public comments, as well as comment on specific agenda items in the following ways:
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• Remote Participation – Viewing Only - No Public Participation via Remote:
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LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JULY 15, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
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
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2026
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
CORRECTIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person wishing to address the City Council on general jurisdictional matters or consent calendar items may do so at this time. If you are commenting on an agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled for discussion. The City Council adopted a time limit of three minutes per person. The Brown Act does not allow for Council discussion of items not on the agenda. Councilmembers may only a) refer the matter to staff; b) ask for additional information; c) request a report back; or d) provide a limited factual response for items not listed on the agenda.
CONSENT ITEMS
Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted.
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the June 17, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk)
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the July 1, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk)
3. Election Services Agreement for Consolidation with the Statewide General Election Recommendation: 1) Adopt the resolution approving the Agreement for Election Services between the County of Sutter and the City of Live Oak; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City requesting consolidation with the Statewide General Election. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk)
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2026
4. FY2026-27 Personnel Changes
Recommendation: 1) Approve the reclassification of the existing Chief Plant Operator to Utilities Superintendent; and 2) Adopt a resolution which includes: a) Adjustments to the Non-Represented and Part-Time Employee Salary Schedules to align with state minimum wage and FY2026-27 budget changes; b) Amendment to Resolution No. 17-2025 to include the addition of the Utilities Superintendent and recognize the Finance Director and Community and Economic Development Director; and 3) Delete the Part-Time Maintenance Worker classification. (Jessica Mata, Management Analyst)
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
5. FY2025-26 Water and Sewer Property Liens
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments and after consideration: A) Adopt a resolution to assess properties identified in Exhibit B for unpaid Water and Sewer bills; and 1) Confirm that the assessment shall constitute a special assessment against any lien upon each identified property; and 2) Direct City Manager or designee to submit a certified copy of the resolution and any other related documentation to the Sutter County Auditor-Controller to fulfill the request for collection.
(Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director)
6. FY2025-26 Refuse Disposal Property Liens
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments and after consideration: A) Adopt a resolution to assess properties identified in Exhibit B for refuse disposal; and 1) Confirm that the assessment shall constitute a special assessment against any lien upon each identified property; and 2) Direct City Manager or designee to submit a certified copy of the resolution and any other related documentation to the Sutter County Auditor-Controller to fulfill the request of collection. (Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director)
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. FY2026-27 Special Tax Assessment for Community Facilities District No. 92-1 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a special tax collection for FY2026-27 for the City of Live Oak's Community Facilities District No. 92-1.
(Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director)
8. FY2026-27 Special Tax Assessment for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a special tax collection for FY2026-27 for the City of Live Oak's Community Facilities District No. 2004-1.
(Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director)
9. FY2026-27 Special Tax Assessment for Fire Protection and Street Lighting Maintenance Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a special tax collection for FY2026-27 for the City of Live Oak’s Fire Protection and Street Lighting Maintenance. (Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS / COMMENTS / REQUESTS
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2026
ADJOURNMENT