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LIVE OAK
CALL TO ORDER
LIVE OAK
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JULY 15, 2026
6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD
LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953
LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-JULY 15, 2026
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
Meeting called to order by Vice Mayor Pam ma at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 6:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Woten, Hernandez, and Vice Mayor Pamma
Absent: Councilmember Santana and Mayor Chapdelaine
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam ma led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council member Woten delivered the invocation.
CORRECTIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA BY CITY MANAGER ONLY There were no corrections 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:
ABSENT:
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
(MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 3-0-2
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
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l. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: June 17, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: July 1, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved .
3. Election Services Agreement for Consolidation with the Statewide General Election Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk
Council action: 1) Resolution No. 19-2026 approving the Agreement for Election Services between the County of Sutter and the City of Live Oak adopted; and 2) Mayor authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City requesting consolidation with the Statewide General Election.
4. FY2026-27 Personnel Changes
Jessica Mata, Management Analyst
Council action: 1) Reclassification of the existing Chief Plant Operator to Utilities Superintendent approved; and 2) Resolution No. 20-2026 adopted which includes: a) Adjustments to the NonRepresented 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 Directo and Community and Economic Development Director; and 3) Delete the Part-Time Maintenance Worker classification.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
5. FY2025-26 Water and Sewer Property Liens
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:08 pm.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 pm.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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. (MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 3-0-2
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
Reference Resolution No. 21-2026.
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FY2025-26 Refuse Disposal Property Liens
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
Rigo Diaz, General Manager at Recology, addressed questions from the Council.
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:13 pm.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:13 pm.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
A) ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ASSESS PROPERTIED 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. (MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 3-0-2
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
Reference Resolution No. 22-2026.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. FY2026-27 Special Tax Assessment for Community Facilities District No. 92-1 Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL TAX COLLECTION FOR FY2026-27 FOR THE CITY OF LIVE OAK'S COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: HERNANDEZ)
MOTION PASSED 3-0-2
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
Reference Resolution No. 23-2026.
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FY2026-27 Special Tax Assessment for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AVES:
NOES:
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL TAX COLLECTION FOR FV2026-27 FOR THE CITY OF LIVE OAK'S COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-1.
(MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: WOTEN)
MOTION PASSED 3-0-2
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, AND VICE MAYOR PAMMA
NONE
COUNC!!.ME!V!BER SANTANA AND MAYOR CHAPDEL».!NE
Reference Resolution No. 24-2026.
FY2026-27 Special Tax Assessment for Fire Protection and Street Lighting Maintenance Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director
Ethan Gutierrez, Finance Director, provided a presentation for the Council.
Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers.
MOTION:
VOTE:
AVES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL TAX COLLECTION FOR FV2026-27 FOR THE CITY OF LIVE OAK'S FIRE PROTECTION AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE.
(MOTION: WOTEN; SECOND: PAMMA)
MOTION PASSED 3-0-2
COUNCILMEMBERS WOTEN, HERNANDEZ, AND VICE MAYOR PAM MA
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER SANTANA AND MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
Reference Resolution No. 25-2026.
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 highlighted the Little League Softball Team's send-off, scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. The team will meet at the Community Center, where the Sheriffs Office, Fire Department, and City crews will assist with the send-off. Mr. Moody also provided an update on Quickly, noting that the business is nearing its opening. Lastly, the Parks and Recreation Department is coordinating an "Ice Cream and a Movie" event scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers are invited to attend and assist with serving ice cream.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Woten inquired whether any major reconstruction was required for Quickly and why it took long for the business to become operational.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Pamma adjourned the meeting at 6:31 pm.