Live Oak public meetings in 2025
36 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026 and confirm committee assignments. The body will also consider updating the municipal code to align with 2025 California Building Standards.
- Election of Council Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026
- Ordinance amending Title 15 Chapter 15.01 to update 2025 California Building Standards Code references
- Ten-year License Agreement for Live Oak Little League
- Legal services agreement with Stag Liuzza, LLC for Aqueous Film-Forming Foams litigation
- Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Community Facilities District No. 2004-1
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will consider approving meeting minutes from November 5, 2025, and authorizing the write-off of past due water and sewer accounts totaling $3,797.27. The body will also introduce an ordinance to update local building code references to the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
- Approve November 5, 2025, City Council meeting minutes
- Authorize write-off of past due water and sewer accounts ($3,797.27)
- Introduce ordinance updating Municipal Code references to 2025 California Building Standards Code
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating the timing options for development impact fees. The body will also consider authorizing Yuba County to apply for a waste tire enforcement grant on the city's behalf.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 15.50, Section 15.50.020 of the Live Oak Municipal Code regarding Development Impact Fee timing
- Resolution authorizing County of Yuba to submit a Collaborative Application for the Waste Tire Enforcement Grant, Fiscal Year 2026-27
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will consider consent items including capital purchases and a regional housing authority agreement, and business items such as establishing a Public Safety Ad Hoc Committee, reducing development impact fees by 50% starting January 1, 2026, and creating a Community and Economic Development Director position with a $125,000 budget appropriation.
- Approve purchase of a 75 HP tractor from Pape Machinery for $74,098 with a 20% contingency
- Award $30,738 Flygt sewer pump purchase to Pac Machine Company, plus taxes and 5% contingency
- Approve amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Regional Housing Authority with multiple counties and cities
- Introduce ordinance and resolution to reduce Development Impact Fees by 50% effective January 1, 2026, with tiered increases starting 2027
- Establish Community and Economic Development Director position and authorize $125,000 supplemental budget appropriation
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will receive a fiscal budget and cash flow analysis and consider several cost-saving and revenue-increasing options, including delaying capital projects and initiating the termination of contracts with the Sutter County Sheriff and Fire departments. The council will also vote on an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Public Employees Union Local #1 and authorize closure of City Hall for the 2025 holiday period.
- Delay capital outlay for Pool Resurfacing, Garden Glen Park Improvements, Sewer Ash St. Hatch, and water infrastructure projects
- Authorize start of 12-month termination process for Sutter County Sheriff contract 2024-005 and renegotiate
- Authorize start of 12-month termination process for Sutter County Fire contract 2023-013 and renegotiate
- Direct review of Master Schedule of Fees for increases, including pool and recreation program fees
- Direct investigation of new revenue options: modifying special property taxes, public safety property tax, or general sales tax
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will consider several personnel and salary actions. Items include revising the Finance Director classification and adding $100,000 to the FY 2025‑26 budget for a permanent Finance Director. Additional proposals address salary schedule updates for an Assistant Planner and creation of a Code Enforcement Officer I/II classification with associated budget transfers.
- Approve Finance Director reclassification and $100,000 supplemental appropriation
- Amend salary schedule to add Assistant Planner classification and transfer $25,000 for part‑time position
- Create Code Enforcement Officer I/II classification with salary range $24.638‑$32.106 and $27.375‑$35.673 per hour, and transfer $25,000 for part‑time role
City Council
The City Council will consider an annual report on AB 1600 development impact fees. The body will discuss whether funds held for more than five years are required for future projects.
- Report on AB 1600 Development Impact Fees
- Presentation by RSS Consulting
- August 20, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting minutes
- Closed session conference with Public Employees Union Local #1 (AFSME)
City Council
The City Council will discuss awarding a project management contract for solar panels and addressing past due water and sewer accounts. The body will also receive a report on the Water Fund Advance.
- Professional Services Agreement with JC Nelson Consulting for solar panel project management not to exceed $80,000
- Resolution to authorize past due account collection loss write-off of $3,432.64
- Proposed Municipal Code amendment regarding Water and Sewer guarantee deposits and property owner responsibility for tenant non-payment
- Report on Water Fund Advance
City Council
The City Council will vote on a proposal to return to in-person-only meetings for itself and all city boards, commissions, and committees, ending remote participation options except for staff, presentations, or ADA accommodations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labor negotiations with the Public Employees Union Local #1 (AFSME). The consent calendar includes approval of the July 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes.
- Business item: proposed return to in-person meetings only, eliminating current remote participation for council and commissions
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding employee organization AFSCME
- Consent item: approval of July 16, 2025 council meeting minutes
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will consider awarding three service and construction contracts for water and wastewater systems totaling $269,154, plus contingencies. Public hearings will be held to assess property liens for unpaid fireworks citations, water/sewer bills, and refuse disposal. Business items include adopting tax collection schedules for fire protection/street lighting and community facilities districts, with one district proposing a 2.5% assessment increase.
- Award $52,850 service agreement to TESCO Control for water and wastewater systems
- Award $78,304 contract to Hydro Service, Inc. for sludge removal at Wastewater Treatment Plant East Oxidation Basin
- Award $138,000 contract to Environmental Logistics for sludge removal at Booster Pump Station Backwash Storage Tank
- Public hearing on FY 2024-25 property liens for unpaid fireworks citations, water/sewer, and refuse disposal
- Adopt FY 2025-26 assessments for Community Facilities District 2004-1 with a 2.5% increase
Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Committee
The Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Committee will consider approving minutes from its March 21, 2025 meeting and discuss updates on public works projects, a wastewater treatment plant solar project, and a lift station grant. No decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
- Approval of March 21, 2025 committee meeting minutes
- Project updates from Interim Public Works Director Jeff Nelson
- Discussion of Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Project
- Discussion of Lift Station Grant
Streets, Lights, and Traffic Committee
The Streets, Lights, and Traffic Committee will discuss several infrastructure items, including the 25 Road Rehab Project and the Yuba-Sutter Regional Safety Action Plan. The body will also address the status of a traffic study and the addition of sidewalks on the south side of Pennington near Luther.
- Discussion on adding sidewalks on south side of Pennington near Luther where city lacks right-of-way
- 25 Road Rehab Project
- Yuba-Sutter Regional Safety Action Plan
- Status of Traffic Study
- Discussion on flashing stop signs and Live Oak signs
Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Committee
The committee will meet to receive staff updates on water, sewer, and storm drain projects. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 15, 2024, meeting.
- Approval of March 15, 2024, meeting minutes
- Staff reports on water, sewer, and storm drain project updates
Streets, Lights, and Traffic Committee
The Streets, Lights, and Traffic Committee will consider approving minutes from prior meetings and receive staff updates on street- and traffic-related projects. The agenda contains two items, both routine procedural matters with no specific proposals or expenditures listed.
- Approval of minutes from past meetings (dates ranging from 2021 to 2024)
- Staff report on project updates (no details provided in the agenda)
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will consider several consent items, including approval of the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes and receipt of the Financial Status Report. Councilmembers will adopt a resolution designating road‑maintenance and rehabilitation projects funded by California Gas Tax SB 1. The primary business item is the adoption of the FY 2025‑26 annual budget and the FY 2025‑26 appropriations (GANN) limit.
- Approve June 4, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk)
- Receive and file the Financial Status Report (James Ramsey, Finance Director)
- Adopt resolution designating road maintenance and rehabilitation projects for Gas Tax SB 1
- Adopt the FY 2025‑26 Annual Budget
- Adopt the FY 2025‑26 Appropriations (GANN) limit
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will discuss the preliminary budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and provide direction. The Council will also discuss establishing a social media policy for council members. Consent items include approval of three sets of meeting minutes and the purchase of a new city truck.
- Preliminary budget discussion for FY 2025-26 — direction and input requested from Council
- Discussion on establishing a formal Social Media Policy for City Council Members
- Purchase of a new city truck — consent item (no dollar amount listed)
- Proclamation honoring the 2025 Live Oak Major Girls Little League TOC Champions
- Approval of minutes from three prior meetings (May 7, May 21, and May 28, 2025)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will approve the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It will appoint a Chair, Vice Chair, and a representative to the Sutter County Planning Commission for one‑year terms. The body will continue discussion of a draft Mobile Food Vendor and Sidewalk Vendor ordinance, incorporating commission feedback for future recommendation.
- Approve May 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Appoint Planning Commission Chair for a one‑year term
- Appoint Planning Commission Vice Chair for a one‑year term
- Appoint Live Oak representative to the Sutter County Planning Commission for a one‑year term
- Continue discussion of draft Mobile Food Vendor and Sidewalk Vendor ordinance
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will hold a public hearing required by Proposition 218 on proposed water rate changes. If written protests from a majority of affected parcels are not received, the council will adopt a resolution amending Water Fund rates.
- Public hearing on proposed water rate adjustments under Proposition 218
- Potential adoption of resolution amending water rates if no majority protest
City Council
The City Council will hold a closed session on the City Manager appointment, then formally announce Benjamin Moody as the selection and approve his employment agreement for a three-year term. The council will also review the preliminary FY 2025-26 budget and provide direction, consider writing off past due water and sewer accounts, and authorize submission of an Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant application. Consent items include a financial status report and confirmation of a Sutter County Planning Commissioner appointment to the Live Oak Planning Commission.
- Formal announcement of Benjamin Moody as City Manager and approval of three-year employment agreement
- Preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025-26 – council discussion and direction
- Resolution to write off past due water and sewer accounts
- Authorize submission of AHSC grant application to the Department of Housing and Community Development
- Closed session: public employee appointment/employment for City Manager
Planning Commission
The Live Oak Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on revoking Conditional Use Permit 23-01 for a wireless facility at APN 006-330-004. Commissioners will also review and discuss a draft ordinance regulating mobile food vendors and sidewalk vendors. New commissioners will be sworn in. The consent agenda includes approval of the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Revocation of Conditional Use Permit 23-01 (APN 006-330-004) for a wireless facility
- Discussion of draft Mobile Food Vendor and Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance
- Administration of Oath of Office for new Planning Commissioners
- Approval of December 17, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will discuss whether to issue a request for proposals to have a private provider take over the city's water and sewer systems. The body is also considering a contract for housing updates and a letter of opposition to a state bill.
- Discussion on RFP for acquisition of all City of Live Oak Water System assets
- Agreement with PlaceWorks for 6th Cycle Housing Element Update not to exceed $57,000
- Proposed letter of opposition to California Senate Bill 79 (SB 79 – Wiener)
- Authorization for overhaul and baseplate hinge replacement for Aerzen Blower # 1
- Closed session regarding City Manager recruitment and labor negotiations
City Council Special Meeting
The Live Oak City Council is holding a special meeting on April 30, 2025, with the sole agenda item being a closed session to discuss the recruitment of a City Manager. After the closed session, the meeting will be adjourned by operation of law due to lack of a quorum. No other business is scheduled.
- Closed session under California Government Code Section 54957(b) to discuss recruitment of a City Manager
City Council Special Meeting
The Live Oak City Council special meeting will consider the agenda item on public employee recruitment. A closed session will follow the public portion of the meeting. The council will also accept public comments in person, by phone, Zoom, email, or eComment.
- Public Employee Recruitment (agenda item 1)
- Closed Session after the public portion
- Public Comment procedures (in‑person, Zoom, phone, email, eComment)
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will consider a letter opposing California Senate Bill 634 (SB 634 – Perez). Staff recommends approval of the letter and direction to submit it to legislators and the League of California Cities. The council will also approve minutes from three prior meetings and receive the financial status report.
- Consideration of a letter opposing California Senate Bill 634 (SB 634 – Perez)
- Approval of April 2, 2025 regular meeting minutes
- Approval of April 7, 2025 special meeting minutes
- Approval of April 9, 2025 special meeting minutes
- Receive and file Financial Status Report
City Council Special Meeting
The Live Oak City Council is holding a special meeting that consists solely of a closed session to discuss the recruitment of a City Manager, as permitted by California Government Code 54957(b). Following the closed session, the meeting will be adjourned due to lack of a quorum, with any reportable action deferred to the next regular meeting.
- Closed session: Public Employee Recruitment for City Manager position (Gov. Code 54957(b))
City Council Special Meeting
The Live Oak City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss in closed session the recruitment of an interim and permanent city manager and employee discipline. Following closed session, the council will vote on terminating the current interim city manager's contract and approving an employment agreement for a new interim city manager. The meeting will then adjourn due to lack of a quorum.
- Termination of Interim City Manager Contract
- Approval of Agreement for Employment of Interim City Manager
- Closed session discussion on recruitment for Interim City Manager and City Manager
- Closed session discussion on Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
City Council
The City Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and recognize local high school sports teams. The session includes a closed session to discuss city manager performance, discipline, and recruitment for an interim city manager.
- Proclamation recognizing the High School Girls’ Soccer Team
- Proclamation recognizing the High School Girls’ Wrestling Team
- Approval of March 19, 2025, and March 25, 2025, meeting minutes
- Closed session regarding Interim City Manager recruitment
- Closed session regarding City Manager performance evaluation
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is convening a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will discuss the recruitment of an Interim City Manager.
- Closed session regarding Public Employee Recruitment for Interim City Manager
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will consider approving a water rate study and authorizing the mailing of Proposition 218 notices, a step toward potential rate increases. Other business includes appointments to the Planning Commission and approval of an interfund advance to the Water Fund. The council will also discuss revisions to backflow prevention device maintenance policies.
- Approve water rate study and authorize mailing of Prop 218 notices (Item 6)
- Consider applications for two Planning Commission vacancies (Item 3)
- Approve interfund advance to the Water Fund (Item 4)
- Discussion and possible revisions to backflow prevention device maintenance policies (Item 7)
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will discuss a water rate study analysis and preliminary recommendations, with potential direction to the consultant. The Council also will consider adopting resolutions approving a five-year economic development plan update, writing off past due water and sewer accounts, and amending the budget. Additionally, the Council will discuss consultant contracts and hold closed sessions for a city manager performance evaluation and employee discipline.
- Presentation of water rate study analysis and recommendations for Council direction
- Adoption of resolution approving 2025-2030 CEDS update and 2024 performance report
- Adoption of resolution to write off past due water and sewer accounts
- Adoption of budget amendment resolution
- Discussion on consultant contracts with BPR Consulting Group and Eide Bailly LLP
City Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting consisting solely of closed session items. The Council will conduct a performance evaluation for the City Manager and discuss potential discipline/dismissal/release of a public employee. After closed session, the meeting will be adjourned by operation of law due to lack of a quorum.
- Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager
- Public employee discipline/dismissal/release discussion
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will hear a presentation from SACOG on the 2025 Blueprint Project, then consider consent items including approval of past meeting minutes and reappointment of Jeramy Chapdelaine to the Regional Housing Authority Board. A discussion item provides an information-only update on PFAS at Well 2. The Council will also discuss assignment of Public Information Officer responsibilities and could give direction.
- SACOG presentation on the 2025 Blueprint Project
- Reappointment of Mayor Jeramy Chapdelaine as Community Member to Regional Housing Authority Board through January 2029
- Well 2 PFAS update (information only)
- Discussion and possible direction on assigning PIO responsibilities/tasks
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss funding needs with the United States Department of Agriculture. The discussion focuses on possible community facilities and water and waste projects.
- Discussion with USDA regarding funding for community facilities
- Discussion with USDA regarding water and waste projects
City Council Special Meeting
The Live Oak City Council will hear a recommendation from Interim City Manager Rick Crabtree to conduct a strategic planning meeting, with potential topics listed in Exhibit A. The council may take action on this recommendation during the special meeting. The agenda also provides procedures for public comment in person, by phone, Zoom, email, or the eComment system.
- Strategic Planning Session – recommendation to schedule a strategic planning meeting (see Exhibit A for topics)
- Public comment – options for in‑person, Zoom, phone, email, and eComment submissions
City Council
The Live Oak City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to implement a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) electric power program, allowing the city to purchase electricity on behalf of residents. Other business includes accepting the annual audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023-2024 and appointing three members to the Planning Commission. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and appointments to the Feather River Air Quality Management District.
- Ordinance adding Chapter 13.38 for Electric Power Community Choice Aggregation program
- Annual audited financial statements for year ended June 30, 2024
- Appointments to three vacancies on the Live Oak Planning Commission
- Appointments to the Feather River Air Quality Management District (directors and alternates from Marysville, Yuba City, Wheatland)
City Council
The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to establish a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program for electric power, allowing the city to purchase electricity on behalf of residents. They will also receive a status report on the city manager recruitment and set a date for a strategic planning session. The consent calendar includes approval of the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Introduce ordinance adding Chapter 13.38 to authorize an Electric Power Community Choice Aggregation Program
- Receive status report on City Manager recruitment and provide direction
- Set date and topics for City Council Strategic Planning Session
- Approve December 18, 2024 regular meeting minutes