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SUSANVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022 – 4:30 PM
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Roll Call of Councilmembers Present: Quincy McCourt, Kevin Stafford, Brian Moore, Mendy Schuster
Absent: Thomas Herrera
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Approval of agenda with the removal of item 9A as not all the information was made available online due to technical difficulties.
Moved by Brian Moore; seconded by Kevin Stafford to Approve.
Motion Carried: 4 - 0
Voting For: Quincy McCourt, Kevin Stafford, Brian Moore, Mendy Schuster Voting Against: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any): No comments.
3. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council met in closed session at 4:31 p.m. to discuss the following:
A. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS - pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Dan Newton, City Administrator - Management Bargaining Unit B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1): Case number 63745, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Kathleen Allison, Gavin Newsom Vs. city of Susanville.
The Council came out of closed session at 4:49 p.m.
4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
The Council reconvened in open session at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Schuster started the pledge of allegiance and offered the Invocation.
Mr. Newton stated that the Council met in closed session, no reportable action was taken but direction was provided to staff.
5. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
Nick Dominquez, LMUD, discussed an upcoming grant project regarding electronic vehicle charging is approved. He added that a low-income program may be available if needed. He concluded by stating they LMUD is in need of community support and is requesting a letter from Dan Newton stating the City's approval.
John (pumptrack!), Wanted to provide an update on the pump track costs because of inflation.
Company will still honor the price even though prices have went up about $6,000.
Jaden Sailors, public member, inquired as to when the pump track would be installed.
Unidentified member of the public, also inquired about the pump track and how they can help speed up the process.
Mr. Newton stated that the grant had been submitted and he would have to check on the progress.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
6.A Consider Resolution No. 22-5972, Approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with the Management Bargaining Unit for the fiscal year 2021/2022
Mr. Newton stated that due to technical issues, this item was also missing attachments and requested that the item be continued to the next meeting.
Moved by Brian Moore; seconded by Kevin Stafford to Motion to continue the item on the March 16, 2022, agenda.
Motion: 4- 0
Voting For: Quincy McCourt, Kevin Stafford, Brian Moore, Mendy Schuster Voting Against: None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: No business.
8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilmember McCourt offered the Land Acknowledgement Statement and offered that he met with the Rancheria and wanted to state that the community can all work together. He also reminded everyone of the City's mission statement.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.A Vendor and payroll warrants Item pulled
9.B Consider Resolution No. 22-5973, Authorizing the City Administrator to enter into Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for new postage machine.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 22-5973, Authorizing the City Administrator to enter into Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for new postage machine.
Chandra Jabbs, Finance Manager, provided an explanation of the item and stated that the current postage machine contract has reached a secondary agreement which will cost the city more should something happen to it. Mr. Jabbs recommended entering into an updated lease.
Pitney Bowes Lease Agreement.pdf
22-5973.pdf
Moved by Brian Moore; seconded by Kevin Stafford to Approve.
Motion Carried: 4- 0
Voting For: Quincy McCourt, Kevin Stafford, Brian Moore, Mendy Schuster Voting Against: None
9.C Consider purchase of half interest in Hangar #11 at the Susanville Municipal Airport Provide direction to staff
Bob Godman, Public Works Director, offered an explanation of the item and requested direction from the Council. Staff would recommend not purchasing the hangar.
Council agreed to not purchase the hangar due to the half interest.
Hangar Map.pdf
letter of intent to sell.docx
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9.D Consider purchase of Hangar #15 at the Susanville Municipal Airport Provide direction to staff
Bob Godman, Public Works Director, offered an explanation of the item and requested direction from the Council. He stated there is a large amount of work that needs to be completed prior to renting it. Staff would recommend not purchasing the hangar.
Council agreed to not purchase the hangar.
Hangar Map.pdf
letter of intent to sell.docx
9.E Consider purchase of Hangar #19 at the Susanville Municipal Airport Provide direction to staff
Bob Godman, Public Works Director, offered an explanation of the item and requested direction from the Council. He stated the ROI was more reasonable at 16-17 years.
Council agreed to not purchase the hangar.
ROI IF PURCHASED1.pdf
Hangar Map.pdf
letter of intent to sell.docx
10. SUSANVILLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business.
11. SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION: No business.
12. CONTINUING BUSINESS: No business.
13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS:
13.A Department Reports -Nothing to report at this time.
14. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS:
14.A Future Council Items
Councilmember McCourt stated that he would like to see if the Council would like to bring the parental guidance item forward when possible, as our youth are needing it. He stated he understood that it can not happen at this time due to limited staffing and time but would like to keep it on the front of everyone's mind.
20220302 ITEMS FROM THE PODIUM.pdf
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Brian Moore; seconded by Kevin Stafford to Approve Adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
Motion Carried: 4 - 0
Voting For: None
Voting Against: None
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Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Respectfully Submitted by:
_______________________________ Approved on: March 16, 2022 Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk