At the April 2 Live Oak City Council meeting, the Live Oak High School girls’ wrestling team was honored with a proclamation after winning the Division II championship. Photo courtesy of the City of Live Oak

LIVE OAK, CA (MPG) - The Live Oak City Council issued proclamations on April 2 recognizing the accomplishments of student athletes from Live Oak High School.

The girls’ varsity soccer team and girls’ varsity wrestling team competed in Division II of the 2024-2025 Northern Section California Interscholastic Federation, both emerging as champions for their sport. 

Councilmember Bob Woten said all the councilmembers were so proud of the athletes.

“I know you can do great things, as shown in your ability to compete and get ahead,” said Woten.

Councilmember Nancy Santana said the students are disciplined, motivated and ambitious, which is “really great to have in your character.”

Mayor Jeramy Chapdelaine congratulated both teams and said their hard work and dedication to their sport had brought positive attention to the Live Oak community. 

During public comment, one caller wondered about the absence of Interim City Manager Rick Crabtree from the meeting. He also questioned when the city would mail Proposition 218 notices to inform residents about proposed water rate increases. 

During council comments, Santana brought up a student stabbing that occurred last month at Gridley High School. She said a School Resource Officer (SRO) was onsite and able to render aid to the injured student.

The Live Oak High School girls’ varsity soccer team won the Division II championships and was honored with a proclamation from the Live Oak City Council on April 2. Photo courtesy of the City of Live Oak

“That just goes to show you a School Resource Officer could mean the difference between life and death of a kid,” said Santana, repeating her request for a School Resource Officer in Live Oak to ensure that safety is a top priority. 

Vice-Mayor Aaron Pamma said he recently attended a meeting with the consultant group facilitating the proposed water rate increases. Pamma said the Prop. 218 notices are being translated into Spanish and Punjabi to ensure all community members receive the necessary information. The notices are scheduled to be mailed on April 11. Other important dates include a community outreach meeting on April 23, the written protest deadline on May 12 and the public hearing at the City Council meeting on May 28. 

The council then went into a closed session to consider three matters: public employee recruitment, interim city manager; public employee performance evaluation, city manager; and public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

Any reportable actions from the closed session will be announced at the beginning of the next regular meeting on April 16.