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1 j LIVE OAK C \ I I I • I It/! I ,\ CALL TO ORDER LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 2024 6:00 PM MEETING LOCATION LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS 9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953 LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 6, 2024 MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, MAYOR NANCY SANTANA, VICE MAYOR JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, COUNCILMEMBER lAKHVIR GHAG, COUNCILMEMBER BOB WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER AA RON PAL MER, CITY MANAG ER NICOLE ROSSER, CITY ATTORNEY Meeting called to order by Mayor Hernandez at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 6:00 pm. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Woten, Chapdelaine, Ghag, Vice Mayor Santana, and Mayor Hernandez PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Councilmember Ghag led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hernandez 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 On behalf of the Council, Mayor Hernandez presented Aaron Palmer, City Manager, with a plaque recognizing him for his service to the City. PUBLIC COMMENT The following members of public addressed the Council: Debra Zupar, Joanna McNutt, Juana Corona, and Guadalupe Corona. CONSENT ITEMS Consent Calendar is pa ssed by one motion with excep tion s and separate vot es as noted. MOTION: VOT E: 1. APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 3 AND ITEM 4 WHICH WERE PULLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. (MOTION: GHAG; SECOND : HERNANDEZ) MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY City Council Meeting Minutes Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk Council action: February 21, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved. Page 1

2. 3. 4. City Council Meeting Minutes Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-MARCH 6, 2024 Council action: February 28, 2024, City Council Special Meeting minutes approved . City of Live Oak 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report Kevin Valente, Planning Director This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Councilmember Ghag. Live Oak 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Kevin Valente, Planning Director This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at the request of Counci lm ember Ghag. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of Murals within the City of Live Oak Kevin Va lente, Planning Director Kevin Valente, Planning Director, provided a report for the Council. Aubrey Lopez addressed the Council. Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers. Council action: Directed staff to move forward with Aubrey Lopez's mural request and provided direction with regards to an approval process for future mural requests. BUSINESS ITEMS 6. City Council Consideration of Appointments to City of Live Oak Planning Commission Kevin Va lente, Planning Director Kevin Valente, Planning Director, provided a report for the Council. The following applicants addressed the Council: Matt Cashman, Jaskaran Deal, Gurveer Butter, Mike Tuman, Michelle Serpa, and Jeffrey Stanhope. Pub lic Comment was opened and closed without any speakers. MOTION: VOTE: NOMINATE MATT CASHMAN TO THE LIVE OAK PLANN IN G COMMISSION, WITH A TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2028. (MOTION: HERNANDEZ; SECOND: WOTEN) MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Page 2

MOTION: VOTE: LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 6, 2024 NOMINATE MIKE TUMAN TO THE LIVE OAK PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2028. (MOTION: SANTANA; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE) MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION 3. 4. City of Live Oak 2023 General Plan Annual Progre ss Report Kevin Valente, Planning Director Kevin Valente, Planning Director, addressed questions from the Council. MOTION: RECEIVE ANO FILE. (MOTION: CHAPDELAINE; SECOND: WOTEN) VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Live Oak 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Kevin Valente, Planning Director Kevin Valente, Planning Director, addressed questions from the Council. MOTION: RECEIVE AND FILE. (MOTION: GHAG; SECOND: CHAPDELAINE) VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY UPDATES ANO ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER Th ere were no updates or announcements from the City Attorney or City Manager. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Woten requ es ted the Sutter County Sheriff's Contract be addressed soon by Council. Councilmember Ghag t ouched on the Sutter County Sheriff's co ntract and the Q Street issues discussed by residents. Vice M ayor Santana addre sse d a post on the Live Oak Community Facebook page regarding misinfo rmati on related to adopted budgets and proper noticing of the February 28, 2024 City Council Special Me eting. Mayor Hernandez touched on the importan ce of elections and voting. CLOSED SESSION 5. Public Employee Appointment: Acting City Manager, Pursuant to Ca lifornia Government Code Section 54957(b) *Clerk's Note: If th ere is any reportable action, a re port will be made at th e beginning of the next regular Council meeting. Page 3

LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-MARCH 6, 2024 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hernandez adjourned the regular meeting at 8:24 pm. Closed Sessio n adjourned at 9:13 pm. Pag e 4

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LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 6, 2024 Page 1 The Council may take up any agenda item at any time, regardless of the order listed. Action may be taken on any item on this agenda. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at City Hall, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Live Oak’s website at www.liveoakcity.org, subject to staff’s availability to post the documents before the meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the meeting room is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available. If you have a disability and need disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (530) 695-2112 x107. Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance. • Remote Viewing: o Members of the public can view a livestream of the meeting online at https://liveoakca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. o Members of the public can access the Zoom webinar as follows: ▪ Join by Electronic Device: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82327791312 ▪ Join by Phone: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-548-0282 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 823 2779 1312 • Public Comment: Members of the public can submit general public comments, as well as comment on specific agenda items in the following ways: o Public Attendance: Members of the public who attend in person may make comments from the Council Chamber podium. LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA MARCH 6, 2024 6:00 PM MEETING LOCATION LIVE OAK COUNCIL CHAMBERS 9955 LIVE OAK BOULEVARD LIVE OAK, CALIFORNIA 95953 MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ASHLEY HERNANDEZ, MAYOR NANCY SANTANA, VICE MAYOR JERAMY CHAPDELAINE, COUNCILMEMBER LAKHVIR GHAG, COUNCILMEMBER BOB WOTEN, COUNCILMEMBER AARON PALMER, CITY MANAGER NICOLE ROSSER, CITY ATTORNEY 1

LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 6, 2024 Page 2 o Live Remote Public Comment: Members of the public can submit a live remote public comment by: ▪ Joining the virtual Council meeting via the link below. When public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82327791312 ▪ Joining the virtual Council meeting by calling the phone number below. When public comment is opened, dial *9 to raise your hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes. 1-669-900-6833 or 1-833-548-0282 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 823 2779 1312 o Email Public Comment: Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 1:00 pm on the date of the meeting, via email to the City Clerk at cmenchaca@liveoakcity.org. Comments will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting and attached to the minutes. Please note that emailed comments will NOT be read aloud by staff during the meeting. o eComment Feature: Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 1:00 pm on the date of the meeting, via the eComment feature at https://liveoakca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. Comments will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting and attached to the minutes. Please note that eComments will NOT be read aloud by staff during the meeting. 2

LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 6, 2024 Page 3 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 February 21, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk) 2. City Council Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Approve the February 28, 2024, City Council Special Meeting minutes. (Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk) 3. City of Live Oak 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report Recommendation: Receive and file. (Kevin Valente, Contract Planner) 4. Live Oak 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Recommendation: Receive and file. (Kevin Valente, Contract Planner) DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of Murals within the City of Live Oak Recommendation: Discuss the approval process for murals and provide direction to staff. (Kevin Valente, Contract Planner) BUSINESS ITEMS 6. City Council Consideration of Appointments to City of Live Oak Planning Commission Recommendation: Consider the applications received for the two Live Oak Planning Commission vacancies. (Kevin Valente, Contract Planner) 3

LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 6, 2024 Page 4 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ACTION UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION After the Closed Session the City Council will leave the Council Chambers and the meeting will be adjourned by operation of law due to lack of a quorum. If there is any reportable Closed Session Action, a report will be made at the beginning of the next regular Council meeting. After the Closed Session Item descriptions are read by the City Attorney, all members of Council, applicable Consultants and Staff are asked to join the Closed Session meeting. 7. Public Employee Appointment: Acting City Manager, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) ADJOURNMENT 4

City of Live Oak Report to City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2024 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes Contact Information: Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk Recommendation: Approve the February 21, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. Attachments: Minutes 5

L IVE O AK C ITY C OUNCIL M INUTES – FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Page 1 C ALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Hernandez at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 6:06 pm. R OLL C ALL Present: Councilmembers Woten, Chapdelaine, Ghag, Vice Mayor Santana, and Mayor Hernandez P LEDGE OF A LLEGIANCE AND I NVOCATION Councilmember Woten led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Chapdelaine delivered the invocation. C ORRECTIONS AND/ OR CHANGES TO THE A GENDA BY C ITY MANAGER ONLY There were no corrections and/or changes to the agenda. P RESENTATIONS AND R ECOGNITIONS There were no presentations and/or recognitions. P UBLIC COMMENT The following members of public addressed the Council: Joey McNutt and Victor Flores. C ONSENT I TEMS Consent Calendar is passed by one motion with exceptions and separate votes as noted. MOTION : APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA . ( MOTION: GHAG ; SECOND : CHAPDELAINE ) VOTE : MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 1. City Council Meeting Minutes Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk Council action: February 7, 2024, City Council Special Meeting minutes approved. LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL M INUTES F EBRUARY 21, 2024 6:00 PM M EETING L OCATION L IVE O AK C OUNCIL C HAMBERS 9955 L IVE O AK B OULEVARD L IVE O AK , C ALIFORNIA 95953 MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ASHLEY HERNANDEZ , M AYOR N ANCY SANTANA , V ICE MAYOR JERAMY C HAPDELAINE , C OUNCILMEMBER LAKHVIR G HAG, C OUNCILMEMBER B OB WOTEN , C OUNCILMEMBER AARON P ALMER , C ITY M ANAGER NICOLE ROSSER , C ITY ATTORNEY 6

L IVE O AK C ITY C OUNCIL M INUTES – FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Page 2 2. City Council Meeting Minutes Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk Council action: February 7, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting minutes approved. 3. City Council Meeting Minutes Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk Council action: February 13, 2024, City Council Special Meeting minutes approved. 4. City Project Updates Luis Cibrian, Parks and Recreation Director Council action: Received and filed. B USINESS I TEMS 5. Council Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of Necessary Equipment, Service, and Supplies, Without Giving Notice for Bids to Let Contracts Scott Rolls, City Engineer Scott Rolls, City Engineer, provided a report for the Council. Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers. MOTION : ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT , SERVICES, AND SUPPLIES, WITHOUT GIVING NOTICE FOR BIDS TO LET CONTRACTS. ( MOTION : HERNANDEZ ; SECOND : GHAG) VOTE : MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY Reference Resolution No. 03-2024. I TEMS REMOVED FROM THE C ONSENT A GENDA FOR C OUNCIL C ONSIDERATION AND A CTION There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda for Council consideration and action. UPDATES AND A NNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE C ITY A TTORNEY AND C ITY MANAGER There were no updates or announcements from the City Attorney or City Manager. C OUNCILMEMBER C OMMENTS Councilmember Woten highlighted his attendance at the Regional Waste Management Authority meeting. Councilmember Chapdelaine touched on his attendance at the Regional Housing Authority meeting. Councilmember Ghag discussed his attendance at the Race, Equity, and Inclusion Sacramento Area Council of Governments Committee meeting, Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board meeting, Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency meeting, and the Legislative Day at the State Capitol. Vice Mayor Santana requested the Council look into possible reduction of the sewer cost for businesses in the City. Vice Mayor Santana touched on animal control issues and spay and neuter clinics. Lastly, Vice Mayor Santana requested the Sutter County Sheriff call logs for the City of Live Oak. 7

L IVE O AK C ITY C OUNCIL M INUTES – FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Page 3 Mayor Hernandez highlighted PG&E’s assistance program for families in need. Mayor Hernandez provided an update on the remodeling of Penny Candy and touched on some of the cleanup of the Diamond Walnut Huller. C LOSED SESSION 6. Public Employee Appointment: City Manager, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) *Clerk’s Note: If there is any reportable action, a report will be made at the beginning of the next regular Council meeting. A DJOURNMENT Mayor Hernandez adjourned the regular meeting at 7:06 pm. Closed Session adjourned at 8:12 pm. Ashley Hernandez, Mayor ATTEST: Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk 8

City of Live Oak Report to City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2024 Title: City Council Meeting Minutes Contact Information: Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk Recommendation: Approve the February 28, 2024, City Council Special Meeting minutes. Attachments: Minutes 9

L IVE O AK C ITY C OUNCIL M INUTES – FEBRUARY 28, 2024 Page 1 C ALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Hernandez at Live Oak City Council Chambers, 9955 Live Oak Boulevard, Live Oak, CA at 6:31 pm. R OLL C ALL Present: Councilmembers Woten, Chapdelaine, Ghag, Vice Mayor Santana, and Mayor Hernandez P LEDGE OF A LLEGIANCE Mayor Hernandez led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Mayor Santana delivered the invocation. P UBLIC COMMENT Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers. B USINESS I TEMS 1. Discussion of Proposed Sheriff’s Contract for Police Services Aaron Palmer, City Manager Aaron Palmer, City Manager, provided a report for the Council. Public Comment was opened and closed without any speakers. Council action: No action was taken on this item. A DJOURNMENT Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:32 pm. Ashley Hernandez, Mayor ATTEST: Clarissa Menchaca, City Clerk LIVE OAK CITY COUNCIL S PECIAL M EETING M INUTES F EBRUARY 28, 2024 6:00 PM M EETING L OCATION L IVE O AK C OUNCIL C HAMBERS 9955 L IVE O AK B OULEVARD L IVE O AK , C ALIFORNIA 95953 MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ASHLEY HERNANDEZ , M AYOR N ANCY SANTANA , V ICE MAYOR JERAMY C HAPDELAINE , C OUNCILMEMBER LAKHVIR G HAG, C OUNCILMEMBER B OB WOTEN , C OUNCILMEMBER AARON P ALMER , C ITY M ANAGER NICOLE ROSSER , C ITY ATTORNEY 10

City of Live Oak Report to City Council Meeting Date: March 6, 2024 Title: City of Live Oak 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report Contact Information: Kevin Valente, AICP, Contract Planner Location: Citywide. Background: All cities and counties in California are required to prepare a long-term comprehensive plan, known as a General Plan, to cover a wide range of issues to guide future growth. General Plans are required to have following components or Elements: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, and Environmental Justice. Pursuant to Government Code (GC) Section 65400, California now requires an annual report on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation. Part of the State's requirement is the presentation of the report to the local legislature, which is the Live Oak City Council. Analysis: The attached Annual Progress Report Memo provides an overview to the California Office of Planning and Research summarizing the progress the City of Live Oak has made in implementing the programs contained within the General Plan in order to achieve the adopted Goals and Policies. Overall, the City of Live Oak has made great progress towards reaching its goals related to Land Use, Circulation, Community Character, Conservation and Open Space, Economic Development, Public Utilities, Services, and Facilities, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Noise. The City of Live Oak is now beginning the steps to update the existing General Plan, which is a multi-year project. Fiscal Impacts: None. Recommendation: Receive and file. Attachments: General Plan Annual Progress Report 11

TO: Office of Planning and Research FROM: Live Oak Planning Department CONTACT: Kevin Valente, Contract Planner KValente@raneymanagement.com; (916) 372-6100 SUBJECT: City of Live Oak General Plan Annual Progress Report DATE: March 6, 2024 The Live Oak General Plan Annual Progress Report for reporting year 2024 was received and filed by the Live Oak City Council on March 6, 2024. The Live Oak General Plan was adopted in 2012 and serves as the foundational document when making planning decisions concerning land use and development. The guiding principles in the General Plan include:  Maintaining the small-town character of Live Oak;  Encouraging development that has unique and high-design and creates a sense of place;  Support for local social and cultural activities;  Guiding the growth of the downtown area as the City continues to grow;  Creating local employment opportunities;  Generating fund to maintain and improve infrastructure and public services; and  Prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle safety and convenience. The Live Oak General Plan also places emphasis on creating balanced neighborhoods. Neighborhoods should have an activity center with higher activities uses, with density and intensity decreasing as one moves away from that core. The Live Oak General Plan also highlights the need for a balanced land use mix as to create balanced neighborhoods. This document will provide an overview of the implementation programs contained within the Live Oak General Plan. Overall, the City of Live Oak has made great progress towards reaching its goals. Below includes an analysis of the implementation programs that have been completed since the adoption of the Live Oak General Plan. 12

2 Land Use Element In 2009, a Wastewater Collection System Master Plan and a Water Master Plan were created for Live Oak. The Wastewater Collection System Master Plan analyzed the existing systems in place and created new recommendations and identified areas needing improvement. The Water Master Plan analyzed the current water demand, existing facilities, and provided recommendations for improvements. In 2011 the Master Drainage Study was prepared, which analyzed current conditions for drainage and areas of concern (LU-2.1). The Live Oak Zoning Regulations were also amended in 2012 to implement the goals and policies of the Live Oak General Plan through the designation of compatible land uses, residential densities and intensity of uses (LU-3.2). The zoning update also created more flexible development standards for the Downtown Combining Zone District (LU-4.2). These standards include no minimum yard setbacks and no on-site parking or loading is required. This change helps to encourage full redevelopment of targeted revitalization areas (LU-4.2). Circulation Element In regards to circulation, the City has made progress towards the goals set in place in the General Plan by updating Section 17 - Zoning of the Live Oak Municipal Code. This update of the Zoning Code included the following purposes:  To implement the goals and policies of the Live Oak General Plan through the designation of compatible land uses, residential densities and intensity of uses;  To promote and protect the public’s health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare;  To provide open space, light and air, privacy, convenience of access, aesthetic values and protection of public and private improvements;  To protect the social and economic stability of residential, commercial and industrial uses and activities through orderly and planned use of land; and  To minimize the process necessary to obtain rights to develop property while fulfilling the objectives provided above. Through the update of the Zoning Code, development is intentional and serves to improve the circulation and flow throughout the City. The City has also secured funding for an AB 1600 Fee Study Update, which will include the study of areawide serving transportation facilities, such as railroad and State Route 99 in the northern portion of the City. In partnership with Caltrans, the City has completed the State Route 99 Live Oak Streetscape, Safety and Roadway Improvement Project (CIRC-8). This project rehabilitated State Route 99 to a 40-year pavement life, upgraded the drainage systems, flattened the roadway cross slopes, improved traffic signals at three intersections of State Route 99 at Pennington Road, Elm Street, and Kola Street (CIRC-6). The project also created a pedestrian focused downtown environment by enhancing parking and building access, wayfinding and signage, landscaping and facilities for 13

3 bicyclists and pedestrians, and upgraded curb ramps to current American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards (CIRC-7). The City continues to seek funding to assess transportation impact fees and plan transportation improvements to decrease congestion while considering impacts to pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit safety and convenience. Community Character In 2011, the Citywide Design Guidelines were adopted to provide diversity in building design as well as improve the character of streetscapes and implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, and provide guidance for the orderly development of the City and promote high-quality development (DESIGN-1 and -2). These guidelines have since been utilized when reviewing planning projects and guide developers and planners to create unique designs that contribute to the community character of Live Oak. The aforementioned State Route 99 Live Oak Streetscape, Safety and Roadway Improvement Project has also contributed to the community character of Live Oak. This project has benefited motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists while contributing to the economic welfare of the state and local economy. This project also creates a standard for future rehabilitation or development projects with regards to the streetscape and pedestrian focused design (DESIGN-3 and -6). Conservation and Open Space Element The City’s survey and mitigation requirements for special-status wildlife species are consistent with the current guidance from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (BIO-1). This includes pre-construction surveys and specific guidelines for specific species. The City continues to coordinate with the Feather River Air Quality Management District to ensure assumptions and control measures form new air quality plan updates are implemented, as appropriate (AIR-4). The City also continues to require development projects to protect Native American and prehistoric resources (CULTURAL-1). Development projects are also required to preserve the community’s historically significant sites and buildings (CULTURAL-2). The City also continues to identify and take advantage of state and federal grants, low-interest financing, and other funding mechanisms for energy efficiency retrofits and alternative energy projects for civic, residential, and commercial buildings (ENERGY-4). Drought-tolerant plants are also now included in the City’s landscaping requirements (WATER-2). Economic Development The Citywide Design Guidelines address facades, architectural style, scale, and creating pedestrian oriented visual interests (ED-1.2 and -1.3). The City also conducted an analysis on work 14

4 commuter patterns as part of the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The analysis found that majority of Live Oak residents travel less than 30 minutes from home to work and only nine percent travel an extended amount of time (60 or more minutes). The number of employed persons divided by the number of households shows that there is nearly one job for households. This analysis indicates that many of the jobs are within 20 miles of the City and that there is a strong jobs/housing balance (ED-4.1). Public Utilities, Services, and Facilities In 2009, the Live Oak Water Master Plan was created to provide for phased improvements to meet future needs (PUBLIC-1.1). This master plan includes inventory of the existing facilities, estimates of future demand, and estimates of future growth within area planned for annexation. This Water Master Plan is to be updated as necessary. The City of Live Oak Master Drainage program was created in March 2011 and was last updated in 2022. This Master Drainage Plan identifies deficiencies and provides for drainage improvements in the existing developed City (PUBLIC-4.1). Parks and Recreation Element The Live Oak Parks and Recreation Department seeks to provide safe and enjoyable activities that encourage participation by the entire community. A Parks and Recreation Master Plan has not yet been prepared by the City (PARKS-1), but the Parks and Recreation Department continues to work to provide recreational opportunities and coordinate seasonal activities and youth programs. Public Safety Many of the public safety measures included in the General Plan relate to flooding and many of the efforts made to ensure public safety have involved evaluating flood hazards and implementing mitigation measures. In 2016, the City of Live Oak amended the General Plan to be consistent with the Central Valley Flood Protection Act of 2008 (PS-3). This amendment included the assessment of current flood protection. In order to minimize the loss of life and damage to property caused by flood events, the City coordinates with the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency to ensure that the flood control facilities protecting Live Oak’s Planning Area from flood risks to the City are well maintained and capable of protecting existing and proposed structures from flooding. The City continues to evaluate potential flood hazards before approving development projects. Noise Element The noise regulations within the Live Oak Municipal Code have not been updated within the last 30 years. The City ensures that the personnel charged with enforcing the noise regulations are properly trained and equipped for on-site measurement techniques and other necessary tasks (NOISE-2). The City continues efforts for transportation planning and i