CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions and/or Deletions)
2. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any): Any person may address the Council at this time upon any subject for discussion during Closed Session.
3. CLOSED SESSION: A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6
1. Admin Unit
4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: (recess if necessary)
Reconvene in open session at 5:00pm
Pledge of allegiance
Invocation
Report any changes to agenda
Report any action out of Closed Session
Proclamations, awards or presentations by the City Council
5. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Any person may address the Council at this time upon any subject on the agenda or not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the City Council. However, comments on items on the agenda may be reserved until the item is discussed and any matter not on the agenda that requires action will be referred to staff for a report and action at a subsequent meeting.
Presentations are subject to a three-minute limit.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council. There will be no separate discussion on these items. Any member of the public or the City Council may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar to be considered separately.
6.A Minutes of the City Council December 4, 2024 regular meeting.
6.B Vendor and payroll warrants
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7.A Consider Resolution No. 24-6389, Accepting FY 2023-24 Annual Report of Development/Mitigation Fees
8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
9. NEW BUSINESS:
CITY OF SUSANVILLE
66 N. Lassen Street • Susanville CA
Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Russ Brown, Mayor pro tem
Dawn Miller • Patrick Parrish • Curtis Bortle
Susanville City Council
Regular Council Meeting • City Council Chambers
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – 4:30 PM
1 9.A Community Garden Report
9.B Economic Development Update
9.C Consider the rescheduling or canceling of the regularly scheduled January 1, 2025 (New Year's Day) City Council meeting.
9.D Consider Resolution No. 24-6390, Authorizing the Finance Director to increase the budget for the Police Mitigation Fund in the amount of $30,000 for the purchase of a 2019 Dodge Durango for the Police Department.
9.E Consider Resolution No. 24-6392, authorizing the Finance Director to increase the budget for the Fire Mitigation fund in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus.
9.F Consider Resolution No. 24-6394, allocating General Fund and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various projects.
10. SUSANVILLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business.
11. SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION: No business.
12. CONTINUING BUSINESS:
12.A Consider waiving the second reading and adopting Ordinance No. 24-1047, temporarily suspending Title 3 Revenue and Finance Chapter 3.32 of the Susanville Municipal Code - Public Facilities Impact Fee for a period of five years.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS:
13.A Department Reports
14. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS:
14.A Future Council Items
15. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on January 15, 2025 at 4:30PM.
Reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during normal business hours and at the meeting. These reports and documents are also available at the City’s website www.cityofsusanville.net, unless there were systems problems posting to the website.
Accessibility: An interpreter for the hearing-impaired may be made available upon request to the City Clerk seventy-two hours prior to a meeting. A reader for the vision-impaired for purposes of reviewing the agenda may be made available upon request to the City Clerk. The location of this meeting is wheelchair-accessible.
I, Heidi Whitlock, certify that I caused to be posted notice of the regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024 in the areas designated on December 13, 2024.
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Action Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Minutes of the City Council December 4, 2024 regular meeting.
PRESENTED BY: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
SUMMARY: Attached for the Council’s review are the minutes of the City Council’s December 4, 2024 regular meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to waive the reading of and approval to receive and file the City Council's minutes from the December 4, 2024 regular meeting.
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ATTACHMENTS:
241204.cc.min.draft.pdf
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Regular Council Meeting Minutes
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 – 5:00 PM
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 5:00pm.
Roll Call of Councilmembers Present: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller
Absent: Curtis Bortle
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by Russ Brown; seconded by Dawn Miller to approve the agenda with the removal of item 9B.
Motion Carried: 4 - 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
Absent: Bortle
2. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any): No closed session.
3. CLOSED SESSION: No business.
4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The pledge of allegiance and invocation were provided.
5. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: No public comment.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Russ Brown; seconded by Patrick Parrish to approve.
Motion Carried: 4 - 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
Absent: Bortle
6.A Minutes of the City Council November 19, 2024, special meeting and the November 20, 2024, regular meeting.
Motion to waive the reading of and approval to receive and file the City Council's minutes from the November 19, 2024, special meeting and the November 20, 2024, regular meeting.
241119.cc.spec.min.draft.pdf
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6.B Vendor and payroll warrants
Motion to receive and file.
11-7-24.pdf
11-14-24.pdf
11-18-24.pdf
6.C Utility Accounts Receivable Write-Offs.
Motion to approve to write-off accounts receivable and send $1,338.20 to collections.
COLLECTIONS LIST $1000 AND OVER.xlsx
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: No business.
4 8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Schuster congratulated the Lassen Varsity Football team as well as the Lassen College Baseball team.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.A Consider Resolution No. 24-6384, approving and authorizing the mayor to execute agreement with Lance and Patricia Monath for the encroachment of ADA accessible ramp into North Alley.
Bob Godman, Public Works Director, provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 24-6384.
24-6384.pdf
Monath North Alley Encroachment.docx
Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-6384, approving and authorizing the mayor to execute agreement with Lance and Patricia and Monath for the encroachment of an ADA accessible ramp into North Alley.
Moved by Dawn Miller; seconded by Russ Brown to approve.
Motion Carried: 4- 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
Absent: Bortle
9.B Consider Resolution No. 24-6387, approving the 2025 through 2030 Airport Capital Improvement Plan.
Item removed from agenda.
ACIP 2025 2030 Submission ex..pdf
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9.C Consider waiving the first reading and introducing Ordinance No. 24-1047, temporarily suspending Title 3 Revenue and Finance Chapter 3.32 of the Susanville Municipal Code - Public Facilities Impact Fee for a period of five years.
Tamra Spade, Economic Development Director, provided an explanation of the item and requested the waiving of the first reading and introducing Ordinance No. 24- 1047.
24-1047.pdf
Susanville, CA Feasibility Study_1.26.24.docx
Motion to waiving the first reading and introducing Ordinance No. 24-1047, temporarily suspending Title 3 Revenue and Finance Chapter 3.32 of the Susanville Municipal Code - Public Facilities Impact Fee for a period of five years.
Moved by Patrick Parrish; seconded by Dawn Miller to approve.
Motion Carried: 4- 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
Absent: Bortle
5 9.D Consider accepting Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority amendment letter from the HLVRA Board and discussion regarding changes that Council may wish to make to the joint powers agreement and give direction to staff.
Bob Godman, Public Works Director, provided an explanation of the item and requested council discussion.
Mayor Schuster stated that she agreed with the city taking over the finances/accounting for the Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority. She stated that she cannot decide on the additional funding until she sees the financials.
Mayor pro tem Brown, who sits on the HLVRA Board. stated that he agrees that more money is needed as there are definite rises in costs.
Dan Newton, City Manager, stated that he has little doubt that the money is needed as it was always working with a shoestring budget. He added that new programs have not been added or elements because of that limited budget and limited resources to allocate to those items.
Kelsey Walsh, City Attorney, stated that the item has gone a little off topic and requested the item be discussed in a future item.
Mayor Schuster has stated that more information would be needed and requested that the item be brought back for more in-depth discussion related to the costs.
Mr. Newton inquired as to whether they would like a special meeting to hear the information, or would the council prefer it be brought back as another agenda item. He also provided additional information regarding the joint power agency. He asked what the Council would like to see.
Mayor Schuster stated that she would like to see the last five years’ financials.
Council Member Miller requested to see numbers, not percentages, as well as future projects that are needing to be completed.
Council Member Parrish inquired as to whether the council and board of supervisors could all meet and talk all of this out at the same time.
Mr. Godman stated that anything brought to the council would also be provided to the board of supervisors.
Mr. Newton inquired as to whether he should bring it back or set up a meeting with the board of supervisors.
It was the consensus of the council to bring the item back.
10. SUSANVILLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business.
11. SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION: No business.
12. CONTINUING BUSINESS:
6 12.A Consider Resolution No. 24-6386, adopting the city of Susanville Procurement Policy and Resolution No. 24-6388, adopting the city of Susanville Credit Card Policy Jolene Arredondo, Assistant to the City Manager, provided an explanation of the item and requested council approval of Resolution No.'s 24-6386 and 24-6388.
Procurement Policy 2004.pdf
24-6386.pdf
2024 Procurement Policy.pdf
2001 Credit Card Policy (1).pdf
24-6388.pdf
2024 Credit Card Policy.pdf
Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-6386, adopting the city of Susanville Procurement Policy and Resolution No. 24-6388, adopting the city of Susanville Credit Card Policy Moved by Russ Brown; seconded by Patrick Parrish to approve.
Motion Carried: 4- 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
Absent: Bortle
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS:
13.A Department Reports
The department heads in attendance provided an update on the happenings within their departments while providing statistics on those events.
14. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS:
14.A Future Council Items
No new items requested.
241204.Future.Items.List.pdf
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Dawn Miller; seconded by Patrick Parrish to adjourn at 6:18pm.
Motion: 4 - 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
Absent: Bortle
____________________________ __________________________ Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Approved on:
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Action Item
Submitted By: Alicia Cordova, Finance
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Vendor and payroll warrants
PRESENTED BY: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Manager
SUMMARY: Warrants dated November 11, 2024 through December 4, 2024 numbered 222695-223075.
FISCAL IMPACT: Accounts Payable vendor warrants totaling $88,268.61, plus $393,682.76 in payroll warrants, total of $481,951.37.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to receive and file
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Report type: GL detail
Check.Voided = False
GL Check Check Vendor Description Invoice Inv GL Account GL Account Title Seq Check Period Issue Date Number Number Payee Number Seq No Amount Amount 11/24 11/27/2024 223030 728 U.S. POSTMASTER UB BILLING GAS 11272024 1 7401-430-62-46 POSTAGE 298.64 298.64 11/24 11/27/2024 223030 728 U.S. POSTMASTER UB BILLING WATER 11272024 2 7110-430-42-46 POSTAGE 579.70 579.70 Total 11272024: 878.34 878.34
Grand Totals: 878.34 878.34
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
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Action Item
Submitted By: Chandra Jabbs, Administrative Services
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. 24-6389, Accepting FY 2023-24 Annual Report of Development/Mitigation Fees
PRESENTED BY: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director
SUMMARY:
Government Code Section 66000, also known as the Mitigation Fee Act, provides the legal authority for local agencies to charge and collect development impact fees for new development within their jurisdiction. The fees require new developments to pay their fair share of their impact on existing facilities and to pay for new facilities to maintain existing service levels. Government Code 66001 requires local agencies that impose a fee as a condition of approval of a development project to identify the purpose of the fee and the use to which the fee is to be put. After the adoption of the 1990 General Plan, the City contracted with The Abby Group to prepare a Capital Facilities Mitigation Analysis which projected population growth and future development and the cost of the additional public facilities that would be needed to serve the increased population. The cost of the new facilities was then divided by the number of projected homes and square feet of commercial development to determine a fair share cost for each new development. Periodically, the City has increased these fees to more closely keep up with inflation.
In some cases, the City has also adopted additional provisions outlining the use of specific funds. Municipal Code Title 3, Chapter 32, outlines the use of Public Facilities impact fees for Police, Fire, Street and Traffic Facility and Maintenance. Municipal Code Title 16, Chapter 32, outlines the use of Parkland Dedication Fees. Most Impact fees apply equally to all new development within the City limits. However, in some instances, fees have been assessed to a specific development for public facilities that will benefit a specific geographic area. On June 1, 1992, the City Council approved Phase One of the Skyline Terrace Tentative Subdivision Map and later established five mitigation fees for that project area.
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28 #93-2471 Establishing the Skyline Drive/Numa Signal Traffic Signal Fund
#95-2649 Establishing a Class 1 Bicycle Lane Construction Fund for Skyline Road
#14-5108 Establishing Traffic Signal Fund by combining
Skyline/Numa and Skyline/139
All of the mitigation funds are deposited into separate accounts and interest income is allocated accordingly. These funds are considered “restricted” funds and expenditures are made only for the purpose for which the fee was originally collected. Government Code 6600 (b) outlines the annual reporting requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-6389, Accepting Annual Report of Development/Mitigation Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-24
ATTACHMENTS:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
ACCEPTING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
MITIGATION FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville charges capital facilities and maintenance improvement fees for developments within the city limits; and WHEREAS, the purpose of these fees is to reduce the impact on the City of Susanville caused by new development; and
WHEREAS, the money is collected and deposited into separate funds and interest income is allocated on average cash balance in each fund; and
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville has set up the following funds:
Street Mitigation Fund
Police Mitigation Fund
Fire Mitigation Fund
Park Dedication Fund
Traffic Signal Fund
Skyline Bicycle Lane Fund
WHEREAS, Government Code Section §66006 requires local agencies to report information on the collection and use of development/mitigation fees; and WHEREAS, the following fees were charged, collected and spent in fiscal year 2023- 2024 as itemized on Appendix A:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville does hereby accept the revenues and expenditures report for the City of Susanville’s Mitigation Funds.
APPROVED: _________________________
Mendy Schuster, Mayor
ATTEST : _________________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
The foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville, held on the 18th day of December, 2024.
By the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________
Margaret Long, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-6389
Streets Mitigation Fund
Amount of fees: $ 1.04 square foot of new commercial/residential conditioned living space
Beginning Fund Balance at 7/1/23: $ 51,545
Fees and interest collected during FY 2023-24:
Fees $ 13,368
Interest $ 3,359
Expenditures and type during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Fees returned or allocated during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Ending Fund Balance at 6/30/23: $ 51,545
Amount of fees in ending balance at the Five-Year Point: $ 15,365 Funds committed to the following project:
Police Mitigation Fund
Amount of fees: $ 1.34 per square foot of new commercial/residential conditioned living space
Beginning Fund Balance at 7/1/23: $ 47,197
Fees and interest collected during FY 2023-24:
Fees $ 13,103
Interest $ 2,201
Expenditures and type during FY 2023-24:
Police Vehicle Outfitting $ 16,144
Fees returned or allocated during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Ending Fund Balance at 6/30/24: $ 46,356
Amount of fees in ending balance at the Five Year Point: $ 0 Funds committed to the following project:
Fire Mitigation Fund
Amount of fees: $ 0.98 per square foot of all new residential space $ 1.22 per square foot of all new commercial space
Beginning Fund Balance at 7/1/23: $ 48,141
Fees and interest collected during FY 2023-24:
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Interest $ 2,982
Expenditures and type during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Fees returned or allocated during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Ending Fund Balance at 6/30/24: $ 101,270
Amount of fees in ending balance at the Five-Year Point: $ 0 Funds committed to the following project:
Park Dedication Fund
Amount of fees: $ 571.58 - single family homes
$ 457.62 - per unit for duplexes, triplexes and
fourplexes
$ 413.84 - per unit for multifamily dwellings
$ 388.34 - per unit for mobile homes in mobile
home parks
Beginning Fund Balance at 7/1/23: $ 156,186
Fees and interest collected during FY 2022-23:
Fees $ 2,505
Interest $ 7,991
Expenditures and type during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Fees returned or allocated during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Ending Fund Balance at 6/30/24: $ 166,682
Amount of fees in ending balance at the Five-Year Point: $ 134,807 Funds committed to the following project:
Skyline Community Park
Memorial Park Bathroom
Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Skyline Bicycle Lane Established by Res #95-2649
Amount of fees: $ 173.72 - per lot per year and increases $5.16 per year within Skyline Terrace
Beginning Fund Balance at 7/1/23: $ 10,464
Fees and interest collected during FY 2023-24:
Fees $ 0
Interest $ 530
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Fees returned or allocated during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Ending Fund Balance at 6/30/24: $ 10,994
Amount of fees in ending balance at the Five-Year Point: $ 8,608 Funds committed to the following project:
Bicycle lane constructed in 1998.
Traffic Signal Fund Established by Res #14-5108
Beginning Fund Balance at 7/1/23: $ 86,694
Fees and interest collected during FY 2023-24:
Fees $ 0
Interest $ 4,393
Expenditures and type during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Fees returned or allocated during FY 2023-24: $ 0
Ending Fund Balance at 6/30/24: $ 91,087
Amount of fees in ending balance at the Five-Year Point: $ 75,794 Funds committed to the following project:
Skyline/Numa: $ 85,475
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Discussion Item
Submitted By: Dan Newton, Administrative Services
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Community Garden Report
PRESENTED BY: Dan Newton, City Manager
SUMMARY: The Council will receive a report from the Local Area Revitalization Project and other community members/garden stake holders regarding the Susanville Community Garden.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: Information only.
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Discussion Item
Submitted By: Tamra Spade, Economic Development
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Economic Development Update
PRESENTED BY: Tamra Spade, Econ. Development Director
SUMMARY: This presentation is to provide the City Council with an informational update on recent and ongoing activities in Economic Development.
The Economic Development Department has been actively working on initiatives aimed at fostering growth, attracting investment, and supporting local businesses.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ACTION REQUESTED: Information only.
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City of Susanville presentation 12.12.24.pdf
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Economic
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36 Agenda
• Introduction
• Business Outreach
• Strategic Partnerships
• Attracting Investments
• Marketing and Promotions
• Placer.AI
• Business Resources
37 Business Outreach
• Workshops 2024
• Mobile office
• Bridging the Gap
• Business visits
38 Strategic Partnerships
Sierra Business Develop Center (SBDC)
Alliance Workforce
Small Business Admin (SBA)
CA Governors office of Economic Dev. (Go-Biz)
IBank – Governors office for bonds/loans
Initiated discussion with regional partners,
including economic development teams in
neighboring states, to expand opportunities
• Northern Nevada Development Association
• California Economic Development
• Team CA
• Union Pacific Rail
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Stakeholders:
Susanville Indian Rancheria
Lassen County Chamber of Commerce
Lassen County
Lassen Community College
Susanville schools
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Website Redesign:
• Consultant team – CivicPlus
• Deliverables
• Estimated completion date: May 8, 2024
Economic Development Strategic Plan:
• Consultant team pending approval– Beacon Economics
T-Mobile Grant – Façade program
Community Heart and Soul Grant – Community outreach
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Site requirements
• 500 acres land
• 1 million sq ft building will be built
• 1.5 million gallons of water per day needed
• Rail spur on site or nearby
Projected jobs
• 1,600
Projected expected
• 800 million capex
Housing
Partnerships
• Lassen Municipal Utility District
• Susanville Sanitary District
• Union pacific
• City dept.
• Lassen County
• Susanville Indian Rancheria
This project is headed by an individual with industry experience and backed by a group of investors. They are interested in funding this project by utilizing the Industrial Development Bond, and other bond financing, and the remainder coming from investors. They claim to have obtained necessary bond financing for their Texas-based venture and are working with a Houston-based law firm for that project. 42 Marketing and Promotion
Promote Susanville’s Unique assets, including its
proximity to the Sierra and Cascades, to attract tourism and business
• Redesigned Website
• CGI Videos (4)
• Susanville Connection Newsletter
• Social media
• Billboards
• Flyers
• Sharing post on Social media
• Word of mouth
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Data Analytics
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Christmas yearly
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Metric Measurement Median Age
Magical country
Christmas 2024 # of attendees 8K 38.6
Magical Country
Christmas 2023 # of attendees 7.5K 37
Magical Country
Christmas 2022 # of attendees 6.1K 37
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46 Business resources
Updated the Business license application
Added a Business check off list
Created a “Starting a Successful Small Business
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Added a tag line for shop local “Your Town Your
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Tamra Spade
530-252-1182
[email protected]
49 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.C
Action Item
Submitted By: Dan Newton, Administrative Services
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Consider the rescheduling or canceling of the regularly scheduled January 1, 2025 (New Year's Day) City Council meeting.
PRESENTED BY: Dan Newton, City Manager
SUMMARY:
The Susanville City Council holds its meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The first Wednesday in January 2025, is January 1, 2025 (New Year's Day). California Government Code Section 6700 defines January 1 as a holiday. City Municipal Code section 2.04.040 states that when a regularly scheduled meeting falls on a holiday as defined in California Government Code Section 6700, no meeting shall be held on such holiday, but a regular meeting can be held on the following day, or at such time and place as may be previously established by council.
Staff is requesting that City Council set the time and date for the meeting regularly scheduled for January 1, 2025. As an alternative, City Council may elect to cancel the regularly scheduled meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUESTED: By motion, determine reschedule date or cancel the regularly scheduled January 1, 2025 (New Year's Day) City Council meeting.
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Action Item
Submitted By: Victoria Estrada, Police
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. 24-6390, Authorizing the Finance Director to increase the budget for the Police Mitigation Fund in the amount of $30,000 for the purchase of a 2019 Dodge Durango for the Police Department.
PRESENTED BY: Michael Bengoa-Bollinger, Public Safety Chief SUMMARY: The Susanville Police Department operations depend on reliable vehicles for daily operations, including travel for training. There is a need for an additional vehicle and staff has securing a quote for a used 2019 Dodge Durango from Susanville Ford. The vehicle will mainly be used for traveling to training, but will be made available to other city departments if needed. The vehicle will be equipped with the minimal emergency equipment, such as a radio and emergency lights. The Police Department has a cash balance available in the Police Mitigation Fund to cover the cost of the vehicle purchase and the equipment needed to outfit it. The Police Department is requesting the City Council to authorize a budget increase of $30,000 in the Police Mitigation Fund (2011) to pay for costs related to purchase the vehicle and installation of equipment. The Susanville Ford Dealership, a local dealership, came up with the lowest quote $28,275.01.
Other quotes that were obtain for same type of vehicle with comparable miles:
1. 2023 Dodge Durango with 13,567 miles for $45,995 from Wheels West.
2. 2019 Dodge Durango with 67,171 miles for $29,990 from Corning Chevrolet.
FISCAL IMPACT: Use of funds not to exceed $30,000 in Police Mitigation Budget and authorize the Finance Director to modify the budget as necessary.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-6390, Approving the use of funds from the Police Mitigation Budget in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for costs related to purchasing of vehicle and outfitting for the Police Department's 2019 Dodge Durango
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO INCREASE BUDGET FOR THE POLICE MITIGATION BUDGET IN AN AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2019 DODGE DURANGO FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Susanville Police Department operations depend on vehicles for daily operations; and
WHEREAS, the Susanville Police Department has a need for an additional vehicle and secured a quote for a 2019 Dodge Durango from Susanville Ford in the amount of $28,275.01; and
WHEREAS, staff estimates an additional need of approximately $1,700 to equip the vehicle with minimal emergency equipment such as a radio and lights; and WHEREAS, the vehicle will mainly be used for traveling to training and will be made available to other city departments if needed. The Police Department has a cash balance available in the Police Mitigation Fund to cover the cost of the purchase of the vehicle and the equipment needed to outfit it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby authorizes the Finance Director to increase the Police Mitigation Budget to complete the purchase and outfit the vehicle in the amount of $30,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Safety Chief is hereby authorized to execute all agreements necessary to complete the vehicle purchase and vehicle outfitting.
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Mendy Schuster, Mayor
ATTEST:_______________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville, held on the 18th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
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Margaret Long, City Attorney
55 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.E
Action Item
Submitted By: Cheyenne Ratkey, Fire
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. 24-6392, authorizing the Finance Director to increase the budget for the Fire Mitigation fund in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus.
PRESENTED BY: M. Bengoa-Bollinger, Public Safety Chief
SUMMARY: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs) are one of the main and mandatory items of personal safety for firefighters. SCBAs allow firefighters to enter Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) atmospheres to affect rescues of persons, mitigate hazards, and control fires. Firefighters are only able to perform effectively when they are comfortable and confident their equipment and protective gear will perform their primary function of protecting their health, safety, and lives. Having in-service and working SCBAs will allow us to perform rescues of individuals who are in any IDLH atmosphere i.e. fires, chemical spills, decreased oxygen levels, etc.
The Susanville Fire Department is requesting Fire Mitigation funding to replace 12 of our 35 critically needed SCBAs, masks, cylinders and spare cylinders. Our SCBA equipment has reached the end of its usability due to replacement and repair parts no longer being available. We are having to take SCBAs out of service and then use parts from an out-of-service pack to fix another pack. In turn, that pack that “donates” parts is no longer able to be used at all. Currently, we have 3 SCBAs that are out of service, which will increase in time as our current SCBAs are 10 years old. These packs run from $7,500 to $11,000 each.
FISCAL IMPACT: Use of funds not to exceed $100,000 in Fire Mitigation Budget and authorize the Finance Director to modify the budget as necessary.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-6392, authorizing the Finance Director to increase the budget for the Fire Mitigation fund in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR THE FIRE MITIGATION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
WHEREAS, the Susanville Fire Department’s daily operations depend self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs), as one of the main and mandatory items of personal safety for firefighters; and
WHEREAS, the Susanville Fire Department relies heavily on this equipment as it allows firefighters to enter Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) atmospheres to affect rescues of persons, mitigate hazards, and control fires. Firefighters are only able to perform effectively when they are comfortable and confident their equipment and protective gear will perform their primary function of protecting their health, safety, and lives. In-service and working SCBAs allow Firefighters to perform rescues of individuals who are in any IDLH atmosphere i.e. fires, chemical spills, decreased oxygen levels, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the Susanville Fire Department has a critical need to replace the current SCBAs as the equipment has reached the end of its usability due to replacement and repair parts no longer being available and having not been replaced in 10 years; and WHEREAS, the Susanville Fire Department has secured a quote from All Star Fire Equipment Inc. for 12 SCBAs in the amount of $96,281.88.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby authorizes the Finance Director to increase the Fire Mitigation Budget to complete the purchase of new SCBAs in the amount not to exceed $100,000.
APPROVED:_______________________
Mendy Schuster, Mayor
ATTEST:_______________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville, held on the 18th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
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Margaret Long, City Attorney
58 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.F
Action Item
Submitted By: Dan Newton, Administrative Services
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. 24-6394, allocating General Fund and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various projects.
PRESENTED BY: Dan Newton, City Manager
SUMMARY:
The City Council previously allocated General Fund and ARPA funding to various projects. As the ARPA obligation deadline of December 31, 2024, approaches, staff has reevaluated the obligation status of projects. While it appears that the requirements are met, it would be prudent to make some modifications to the funds allocated to projects before the end of the year.
Most notably, the City has expended General Fund money in the amount of $570,995.54 for a fire engine, which is an eligible ARPA expense. To enhance the City's obligation position specifically for the external project (performing arts center), staff is proposing to modify previous allocations so that a larger portion of ARPA funding is allocated to the fire engine. As a result, $450,000 dollars of the General Fund allocation previously allocated for the fire engine is proposed to be allocated to the development of the performing arts center.
In addition, using General Fund money for the performing arts center will provide the City Council greater flexibility when negotiating the terms and conditions of the Agreement with the Susanville Symphony Society.
Other proposed modifications include the following:
Modification of remaining performing arts center business plan
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59 funding allocation of $25,000 from ARPA to General Fund. The full $25,000 will likely not be needed; however, the City Council may ask the Symphony Society to have their consultant do more work on the business plan. If this occurs, the existing Agreement authorizes up to up to $30,000 for the creation of a viable business plan. Current costs for the business plan are estimated at $5,000.
Allocation of $70,000 in funding of the Golf Course
maintenance and improvements from the General Fund. This funding was previously earmarked by City Council to come from ARPA; however, there is no need to do this because there is capacity to shift the ARPA funding to the fire engine purchase.
A list of potential projects at the Diamond Mountain Golf Course is also attached for Council's consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT: Modifications to previous General Fund and ARPA allocations as described in Resolution No. 24-6328, Resolution No. 24-6334, and Resolution No. 24-6370. No net increase in funds allocated.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-6394, allocating General Fund and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various projects.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE RESCINDING THE $100,000 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING ALLOCATED
TO THE SUSANVILLE ELK'S LODGE PROJECT AND ALLOCATING AN ADDITIONAL $30,000 TO THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER PROJECT BUSINESS PLAN
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution 24-6328, which allocated $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) to the Susanville Elks Lodge Project; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2024, the Susanville Elks Lodge informed the city that they were withdrawing their request for the funds; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2024, the City Council appointed an ad hoc committee to develop agreements with the ARPA fund sub-recipients; and WHEREAS, an additional funding need has been identified to pay a professional consultant to develop a viable business plan for the performing arts center project; and WHEREAS, the maximum cost for the business plan is estimated at $30,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Susanville as follows:
1. The $100,000 ARPA fund allocation to the Susanville Elks Lodge project is rescinded; and
2. An additional $30,000 in ARPA funding is allocated to the performing arts center project; and
3. The mayor is authorized to execute the sub-recipient agreement between the city of Susanville and the Susanville Symphony Society for the preparation of a business plan; and
4. The city finance di ctor is autho~odify the budget, as necessary.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville, held on the 2nd day of October 2024, by the following vote:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE ENGINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $929,995.24 FOR THE SUSANVILLE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND FURTHER AUTHORIZES THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CREATE A PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE WHEREAS, the City Council provided direction to staff to allocate General Fund - PG&E funding for the remaining balance of $570,995.24.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby approves the following:
1. The purchase of a fire engine in the amount of $929,995.24, to be paid from both ARPA and General Fund - PG&E funds as mentioned above; and
2. The Mayor to execute the purchase agreement with Fire Apparatus Solutions in the amount of$ 929,995.24; and
3. The Finance Director to modify the budget to accommodate the purchase.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Margaret Long, City Attorney
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
ALLOCATING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has provided $3,590,712 in funding 4 to the city of Susanville to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote economic recovery; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has previously allocated $2,144,712 of ARPA funds leaving a remaining balance of $1,446,000 ; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council hereby approves the allocation of ARPA funds as follows:
1. $359,000 for the purchase of a new fire engine.
2. $100,000 for improvements to Susanville Elk's Lodge.
3. $450,000 for developing a performing arts center in Susanville.
4. $244,000 for storage building behind the museum.
5. $143,000 for Little League bathroom.
6. $150,000 for establishing a code enforcement abatement fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as follows:
1. In the event the performing arts center project is determined to be infeasible by the City Council, the city will use the $450,000 allocation to repay city debt in the amount of $450,000.
2. The City Council directs the City Manager to establish a code enforcement abatement fund.
3. The City Council directs the City Manager to ensure that the allocation of ARPA funds is consistent with the guidelines and regulations set forth by the ARPA and any other applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Reso. No. 24-6281 1 Back 9 Pump Repairs (loan from GF for 5 year term+ LAIF interest) $ 27,000.00 LAIF interest*
Reso. No. 24-6383 2 Front 9 Pump Repairs (Repairs complete) $ 7,500.00 $ 34,500.00 $ 34,500.00
Golf Course Operations
6 Circle Drive Clubhouse Phone Rewiring (Frontier) $ 4,200.00 3 Watering Satelite Controllers (Toro System) 4 $ 26,249.65 $ 30,449.65 $ 30,449.65
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7 Plugging Machine 1 $ 7,000.00
4 Aerator (Quotes received from Toro pending John Deere) 1 $ 15,000.00 $ 22,000.00 $ 22,000.00
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Water Heater $ 737.80 1 $ 737.80
City staff installation (Parks & Facilities Superintendent) $ 57.42 8 $ 459.36 City staff installation (Parks Maintenance Worker) $ 41.61 8 $ 332.88 Permit $ 183.00
Materials (estimate for repairs needed) $ 200.00
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Sliding Glass Doors $ 1,908.00 2 $ 3,816.00
Glass Side Doors $ 886.00 2 $ 1,772.00
City staff installation (Parks & Facilities Superintendent) $ 57.42 16 $ 918.72 City staff installation (Parks Maintenance Worker) $ 41.61 16 $ 665.76 9 New Flooring $ 6,800.00
$ 15,885.52 $ 15,885.52
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
ALLOCATING GENERAL FUND AND AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS
TO VARIOUS PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has provided $3,590,712 in funding to the City of Susanville to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote economic recovery; and
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-6328, which allocated the City’s remaining ARPA funding of $1,446,000; and WHEREAS, on July 16, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-6334 authorizing the purchase of a new fire engine in the amount of $929,995.24 of which $359,000 was funded by ARPA funds and $570,995.24 was funded by General Fund – PG&E settlement funding; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-6370, which rescinded an allocation to the Susanville Elks Lodge in the amount of $100,000 and allocated up to $30,000 to Susanville Symphony Society for the performing arts center business plan, leaving a remaining balance of $70,000; and
WHEREAS, at a subsequent meeting, City Council provided direction to staff to develop a plan to utilize the remaining $70,000 for projects at the City’s golf course; and WHEREAS, it appears that the business plan for the performing arts center came in at $5,000; and
WHEREAS, ARPA funding must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and fully expended by December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, staff is proposing that the previous allocation $570,995.24 of general fund and PG&E settlement funding for the fire engine be modified as follows:
1. $570,995.24 $25,995.24 for the purchase of a new fire engine.
2. $450,000 for developing a performing arts center in Susanville.
3. $25,000 for the performing arts center business plan (if needed).
4. $70,000 for golf course maintenance and improvements; and WHEREAS, to ensure that all ARPA funding is obligated by December 31, 2024, staff is proposing the following modification to the ARPA project list to fully obligate the $1,446,000 that was allocated by Resolution 24-6328:
1. $359,000 $904,000 for the purchase of a new fire engine.
2. $450,000 for developing a performing arts center in Susanville.
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1. The City Council hereby approves the allocation of $570,995.24 of General Fund, which includes $521,160.44 of PG&E settlement funding, as follows:
a. $25,995.24 for the purchase of a new fire engine.
b. $450,000 for developing a performing arts center in Susanville. i. In the event the performing arts center project is determined to be infeasible by the City Council, the City will use the $450,000 allocation to repay City debt in the amount of $450,000.
c. $25,000 for the performing arts center business plan (if needed). d. $70,000 for Golf Course maintenance and improvements; and
2. The City Council hereby approves the allocation of ARPA funds as follows:
a. $904,000 for the purchase of a new fire engine.
b. $5,000 performing arts center business plan.
c. $244,000 for storage building behind the museum.
d. $143,000 for Little League bathroom.
e. $150,000 for establishing a code enforcement abatement fund; and
3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to execute agreements, contracts, or other documents to implement the allocation and expenditure of funds for City projects, and
4. The City Council directs the City Manager to ensure that the expenditure of funds is consistent with the guidelines and regulations set forth by ARPA and any other applicable federal, state, and local laws, and
5. The Finance Director is authorized to make budget modifications in FY 2024-25 as necessary to implement the expenditure of funds as specified in this resolution.
APPROVED: _________________________
Mendy Schuster, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
The foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville held on the 18th day of December 2024 by the following vote:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
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Margaret Long, City Attorney
67 AGENDA ITEM NO. 12.A
Action Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, Economic Development
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Consider waiving the second reading and adopting Ordinance No. 24-1047, temporarily suspending Title 3 Revenue and Finance Chapter 3.32 of the Susanville Municipal Code - Public Facilities Impact Fee for a period of five years.
PRESENTED BY: Tamra Spade, Economic Development Director SUMMARY:
In recognition of the current economic conditions and to promote growth and development within the City of Susanville, staff request the city council enact a five-year moratorium on the collection of Development Impact Fees. During this period, all new residential, commercial, and industrial developments shall be exempt from paying the fees outlined in Chapter 3.32.
The city council would continue to assess the city’s development and infrastructure needs during this moratorium and reserves the right to modify, extend, or terminate the moratorium as necessary. At the end of the five-year period, unless further action is taken by the council, the development impact fees shall resume as outlined in the following sections.
In establishing the fee structure and moratorium, it has been found the fees and temporary suspension to be consistent with the general plan.
Pursuant to Government Code Section §65913.2, staff has considered the effects of the fee and the moratorium with respect to the city’s housing and commercial needs as established in the general plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24- 1047, temporarily suspending Title 3 Revenue and Finance Chapter
3.32 of the Susanville Municipal Code - Public Facilities Impact Fee for a period of five years.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE CHAPTER 3.32 OF THE SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE – PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS
The City Council of the city of Susanville does hereby ordain as follows:
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City of Susanville Municipal Code: Title 3 Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.32, is hereby amended to add the following:
3.32.70 City waiver of or reduction of or deferment of fees:
The city may waive fees or reduce fees or defer fees pursuant to this Chapter by resolution or impose a moratorium on collection of fees for a specified, limited amount of time.
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The City Clerk shall, within fifteen (15) days after its passage, cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated within the general area.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the city of Susanville, California, on the 4th day of December 2024, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville, California, on the 18th day of December 2024.
APPROVED: ________________________
Mendy Schuster, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
The foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville, held on the 18th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
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Margaret Long, City Attorney
70 AGENDA ITEM NO. 13.A
Discussion Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Department Reports
PRESENTED BY: Dan Newton, City Manager
SUMMARY: The City Manager's Report is designed for Department Heads to address the Council on a variety of topics, is needed. Also, for the Council to address any questions or comments regarding that Department Head.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ACTION REQUESTED: Information only.
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Discussion Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: December 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Future Council Items
PRESENTED BY: Dan Newton, City Manager
SUMMARY: Council may provide direction to staff to bring back items for discussion or action at a future meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ACTION REQUESTED: Possible direction to staff.
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BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
11/6/2024 Consider program and facilities for the homeless youth of the community 11/6/2024 Consider purchasing the old Uppal building for a homeless facility Council requested - FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS
9/18/2024 Request to bring back an ARPA discussion item due to the Elk's Lodge no longer accepting the funds - IN PROGRESS
9/18/2024 Request to have the council review and possibly update the priorities 9/18/2024 Request to bring back scope of work for the Wingfield Clubhouse improvements 9/18/2024 Request to discuss a Master Plan for the Barry Reservoir area 11/20/2024 Request to bring back an item regarding the community garden and LARP 12/4/2024
Request to bring back discussion item regarding the HLVRA, its budget and request for additional funding
Completed List Items
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