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A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - pursuant to Government Code Section §54957
1. City Manager evaluation
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1. Fire Unit
2. Miscellaneous Unit
3. SPOA Unit
4. Department Heads:
a. City Clerk
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9. NEW BUSINESS:
CITY OF SUSANVILLE
66 N. Lassen Street • Susanville CA
Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Russ Brown, Mayor pro tem
Curtis Bortle • Patrick Parrish • Dawn Miller
Susanville City Council
Special Council Meeting • City Council Chambers
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – 3:00 PM
1 9.A Approved Position List
9.B Consider Resolution No. 25-6457, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a stipulation with Dan Collins, Receiver, for the remediation of the St. Francis Hotel (830 Main St.)
10. CONTINUING BUSINESS:
10.A Discussion regarding Memorial Ball Park Grandstand Fire Emergency operations
11. CITY MANAGER REPORTS: No business.
12. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS:
13. ADJOURNMENT: I, Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk of the City of Susanville, do hereby certify that an original of the NOTICE OF CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING, July 30, 2025 at 3:00p.m. was delivered to each and every person set forth on the list contained herein on the 29th day of July, 2025. A copy of said Notice is attached hereto.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Dated at Susanville, California this 29th day of July, 2025. 2 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.A
Action Item
Submitted By: Jolene Arredondo, Administrative Services Action Date: July 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Approved Position List
PRESENTED BY: Dan Newton, City Manager
SUMMARY: The current Public Safety Chief has announced his retirement for October 2025 and in preparation to fill that position, a modification to the range of the position is proposed to be modified to Range 180 using the current Management MOU Salary Matrix, annual salary at Range 180 is $139,962-$187,581. The proposed Range 180 will be effective October 11,2025 although recruitment efforts for the Public Safety Chief position will begin in the upcoming month.
The current Public Works Director has announced his retirement date of August 30, 2025 and in preparation to fill that position, a modification to the range of the position is proposed to be modified to Range 176 using the current Management MOU Salary Matrix, annual salary at Range 176 is $126,962-$170,141. The proposed Range 176 will be effective August 31, 2025.
The Account Technician II position has been added back to the approved position list for council consideration. The Account Technician II position was reclassified in March 2025 and the 2025/2026 FY budget was adopted with the Account Technician position included in the Finance Budget. The Account Technician II is being presented at the previous position range in the Miscellaneous Unit at Range 142-146. The Account Technician II position will add necessary efficiencies in the city's accounts receivables, business license program, account management, and various city program financial assistance.
FISCAL IMPACT: Increased pay range of Public Safety Chief and Public Works Director and addition of Account Technician II to approved position list.
Salaries of employees may vary depending on experience and qualifications.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve Approved Position List as presented.
SUSANVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
3 ATTACHMENTS:
250730 APL.pdf
4 Last Approved on 6/18/2025
Department/Position Range Step A Step G & H Unit Range A Range G/H
REGULAR, FULL-TIME
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
City Manager 196 $ 191,224.02 $ 256,258.34 Contract salary $ 7,354.77 $ 9,856.09 Deputy City Manager 156-161 $ 81,105.44 $ 129,120.16 Admin salary $ 3,119.44 $ 4,966.16
CITY CLERK
City Clerk 164-170 $ 94,741.66 $ 146,975.14 Mgmt salary $ 3,643.91 $ 5,652.89 Admin Staff Assistant (Base-II) 124-128 $ 36,409.88 $ 56,551.04 Misc hourly $ 1,400.38 $ 2,175.04
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Director 170-174 $ 109,675.28 $ 162,040.32 Mgmt salary $ 4,218.28 $ 6,232.32
FINANCE
Finance Director 170-174 $ 109,675.28 $ 162,040.32 Contract salary $ 4,218.28 $ 6,232.32 Assistant Director of Finance 154-159 $ 77,197.38 $ 122,898.62 Admin salary $ 2,969.13 $ 4,726.87 Account Technician II (Base - II) 142-146 $ 56,787.12 $ 88,200.58 Misc hourly $ 2,184.12 $ 3,392.33 Account Tech - Account Tech I (Base- II) 124-128 or 133-137 $ 36,409.88 $ 70,624.58 Misc hourly $ 1,400.38 $ 2,716.33 Account Tech - Account Tech I (Base- II) 124-128 or 133-137 $ 36,409.88 $ 70,624.58 Misc hourly $ 1,400.38 $ 2,716.33 Account Tech - Account Tech I (Base- II) 124-128 or 133-137 $ 36,409.88 $ 70,624.58 Misc hourly $ 1,400.38 $ 2,716.33
FIRE & POLICE
Public Safety Chief 170-172 $ 109,675.28 $ 154,323.78 Mgmt salary $ 4,218.28 $ 5,935.53 180 $ 139,961.90 $ 187,580.90 Contract salary $ 5,383.15 $ 7,214.65 Assistant Fire Chief 145-150 $ 66,037.40 $ 105,132.04 Fire salary $ 2,539.90 $ 4,043.54 Fire Captain 141-146 $ 59,826.78 $ 95,244.24 Fire hourly $ 2,301.03 $ 3,663.24 Fire Captain 141-146 $ 59,826.78 $ 95,244.24 Fire hourly $ 2,301.03 $ 3,663.24 Fire Captain 141-146 $ 59,826.78 $ 95,244.24 Fire hourly $ 2,301.03 $ 3,663.24 Apparatus Engineer 137-142 $ 54,200.12 $ 86,286.72 Fire hourly $ 2,084.62 $ 3,318.72 Apparatus Engineer 137-142 $ 54,200.12 $ 86,286.72 Fire hourly $ 2,084.62 $ 3,318.72 Apparatus Engineer 137-142 $ 54,200.64 $ 86,286.72 Fire hourly $ 2,084.64 $ 3,318.72 Fire Fighter I/II (I level I) 129 - 137 $ 44,484.44 $ 76,264.76 Fire hourly $ 1,710.94 $ 2,933.26 Fire Fighter I/II (II level II) 129 - 137 $ 44,484.44 $ 76,264.76 Fire hourly $ 1,710.94 $ 2,933.26 Fire Fighter I/II 129-137 $ 44,484.44 $ 76,264.76 Fire hourly $ 1,710.94 $ 2,933.26 Admin Staff Assistant - Fire (Base - II) 138-142 $ 51,446.46 $ 79,905.28 Misc hourly $ 1,978.71 $ 3,073.28 Police Lieutenant 147-156 $ 77,394.20 $ 123,358.56 SPOA hourly $ 2,976.70 $ 4,744.56 Police Lieutenant 147-156 $ 77,394.20 $ 123,358.56 SPOA hourly $ 2,976.70 $ 4,744.56 Police Sergeant 143-152 $ 70,115.24 $ 111,756.84 SPOA hourly $ 2,696.74 $ 4,298.34 Police Sergeant 143-152 $ 70,115.24 $ 111,756.84 SPOA hourly $ 2,696.74 $ 4,298.34 Police Sergeant 143-152 $ 70,115.24 $ 111,756.84 SPOA hourly $ 2,696.74 $ 4,298.34 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-146 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer (SRO) 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Police Officer 136-145 $ 58,985.42 $ 94,017.04 SPOA hourly $ 2,268.67 $ 3,616.04 Administrative Assistant 142-147 $ 57,400.46 $ 91,381.94 Admin salary $ 2,207.71 $ 3,514.69 Community Services Officer (Base - II) 132-136 $ 44,361.98 $ 68,902.08 Misc hourly $ 1,706.23 $ 2,650.08 Community Services Officer (Base - II) (PHLA Grant funded) 132-136 $ 44,361.98 $ 68,902.08 Misc hourly $ 1,706.23 $ 2,650.08 Youth Services Officer - Grant funded 132-136 $ 44,361.98 $ 68,902.08 Misc hourly $ 1,706.23 $ 2,650.08
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director 168-174 $ 104,452.40 $ 162,040.32 Mgmt salary $ 4,017.40 $ 6,232.32 176 $ 126,961.90 $ 170,140.88 Contract salary $ 4,883.15 $ 6,543.88 Assistant Director of Operations 154-163 $ 77,197.38 $ 135,657.08 Admin salary $ 2,969.13 $ 5,217.58 Assistant Director of Engineering 154-167 $ 77,197.38 $ 149,739.98 Admin salary $ 2,969.13 $ 5,759.23 Building Official 152-157 $ 73,477.56 $ 116,976.60 Admin salary $ 2,826.06 $ 4,499.10 City Planner 152-157 $ 73,477.56 $ 116,976.60 Admin salary $ 2,826.06 $ 4,499.10 Assistant Engineer 140-149 $ 54,634.58 $ 96,008.12 Admin hourly $ 2,101.33 $ 3,692.62 Water Utility Supervisor (Base - II) 145-147 $ 62,425.22 $ 87,890.92 PWorks hourly $ 2,400.97 $ 3,380.42 Gas Utility Supervisor (Base - II) 144-146 $ 60,902.66 $ 85,747.22 PWorks hourly $ 2,342.41 $ 3,297.97 Park/Facilities Maint Superintendent (Base - II) 143-145 $ 59,417.28 $ 83,655.78 PWorks hourly $ 2,285.28 $ 3,217.53 Streets Maintenance Super. (Base - II) 143-145 $ 59,417.28 $ 83,655.78 PWorks hourly $ 2,285.28 $ 3,217.53 Air Quality Specialist 140-155 $ 54,634.58 $ 111,340.06 Admin hourly $ 2,101.33 $ 4,282.31 Building Permit Tech 140-145 $ 54,634.58 $ 86,978.58 Admin hourly $ 2,101.33 $ 3,345.33 Program Coordinator 138-143 $ 52,002.08 $ 82,787.64 Admin hourly $ 2,000.08 $ 3,184.14 Pool Director (reimbursed by HLVRA) 138-143 $ 52,002.08 $ 82,787.64 Admin salary $ 2,000.08 $ 3,184.14 Code Enforcement Officer I/II 136-141 $ 49,496.20 $ 78,798.46 Admin hourly $ 1,903.70 $ 3,030.71 Water System Op II - III (Base - II) 133-135 or 139-141 $ 46,416.76 $ 75,788.18 PWorks hourly $ 1,785.26 $ 2,914.93 5 Water System Op II - III (Base - II) 133-135 or 139-141 $ 46,416.76 $ 75,788.18 PWorks hourly $ 1,785.26 $ 2,914.93 Gas Technician II - III (Base -II) 132-134 or 138-140 $ 45,284.72 $ 73,939.58 PWorks hourly $ 1,741.72 $ 2,843.83 Gas Technician II - III (Base -II) 132-134 or 138-140 $ 45,284.72 $ 73,939.58 PWorks hourly $ 1,741.72 $ 2,843.83 Gas Technician II - III (Base -II) 132-134 or 138-140 $ 45,284.72 $ 73,939.58 PWorks hourly $ 1,741.72 $ 2,843.83 Mechanic II (Base - II) 131-133 $ 44,179.98 $ 62,202.92 PWorks hourly $ 1,699.23 $ 2,392.42 Street Maint Operator II - III (Base - II) 131-133 or 137-139 $ 44,179.98 $ 72,136.22 PWorks hourly $ 1,699.23 $ 2,774.47 Utilities Services Technician (Base - II) 125-127 $ 38,096.24 $ 53,637.22 Pworks hourly $ 1,465.24 $ 2,062.97 Utilities Services Technician (Base - II) 125-127 $ 38,096.24 $ 53,637.22 Pworks hourly $ 1,465.24 $ 2,062.97 Parks Maintenance Worker II (Base - II) 125-127 $ 38,096.24 $ 53,637.22 Pworks hourly $ 1,465.24 $ 2,062.97 Admin Staff Assistant (Base -II) 124-128 $ 36,409.88 $ 56,551.04 Misc hourly $ 1,400.38 $ 2,175.04 Maintenance Worker I - II (Base - II) (S) 123-125 or 125-127 $ 36,260.64 $ 53,637.22 PWorks hourly $ 1,394.64 $ 2,062.97 Maintenance Worker I - II (Base - II) (W) 123-125 or 125-127 $ 36,260.64 $ 53,637.22 PWorks hourly $ 1,394.64 $ 2,062.97 Maintenance Worker I - II (Base - II) (G) 123-125 or 125-127 $ 36,260.64 $ 53,637.22 PWorks hourly $ 1,394.64 $ 2,062.97 Maintenance Workr I-II (Base - II) (S) 123-125 or 125-127 $ 36,260.64 $ 53,637.22 PWorks hourly $ 1,394.64 $ 2,062.97
PART-TIME
ADMIN Hourly Wage
Parks Maintenance Worker - P/T 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Parks Maintenance Worker - P/T 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Economic Development PT Admin Staff Assistant 944 $ 26.01 $ 29.43 n/a Construction Technician 951 $ 30.92 $ 34.99 n/a
Human Resources Investigator 954 $ 33.30 $ 37.68 n/a
POLICE
Community Service Officer - P/T 932 $ 19.34 $ 21.88 n/a POOL
Assistant Pool Manager 935 $ 20.83 $ 23.57 n/a
Head Swim Instructor 928 $ 17.53 $ 19.83 n/a
Head Lifeguard 928 $ 17.53 $ 19.83 n/a
Head Program Instructor 928 $ 17.53 $ 19.83 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (# of positions as needed) 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Lifeguard 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Swim Instructor/Facility Attendant 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a Swim Instructor/Facility Attendant 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a Swim Instructor/Facility Attendant 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a Pool Maintenance Worker 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
GOLF COURSE
Golf Course Business Manager P/T 960 $ 38.62 $ 43.69 n/a Head Maintenance Worker 930 $ 18.41 $ 20.83 n/a
Maintenance 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Maintenance 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Pro Shop Worker 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Pro Shop Worker 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Pro Shop Worker 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Pro Shop Worker 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Pro Shop Worker 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Pro Shop Worker 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Carts 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Carts 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Carts 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Carts 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Carts 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
TEMPORARY
ADMIN Hourly Wage
6 Intern 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
POLICE
Reserve Police Officer:
Reserve Police Officer 1 946 $ 27.33 $ 30.92 n/a
Reserve Police Officer 2 946 $ 27.33 $ 30.92 n/a
Reserve Police Officer 3 946 $ 27.33 $ 30.92 n/a
Reserve Police Officer 4 946 $ 27.33 $ 30.92 n/a
Reserve Police Officer 5 946 $ 27.33 $ 30.92 n/a
Up to 5 positions funded thru salary savings
FIRE
Fire Captain (Side Letter) 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Fire Captain (Side Letter) 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Seasonal Firefighter 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Seasonal Firefighter 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Seasonal Firefighter 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
PUBLIC WORKS
Assistant Engineer 944 $ 26.01 $ 29.43 n/a
Gas Technician II (Gas Surveyor) 931 $ 18.87 $ 21.35 n/a Intern (PW) 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Intern (PW) 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Intern (PW) 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
VARIOUS
Summer Laborer 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Summer Laborer 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Summer Laborer 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Summer Laborer 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
Summer Laborer 925 $ 16.68 $ 18.41 n/a
CONTRACT POSITIONS
POLICE
Officer Trainee 932 n/a
City Attorney - contracted flat rate
Airport Manager - $1,896.86 per month
7 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.B
Action Item
Submitted By: Dan Newton, Administrative Services
Action Date: July 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. 25-6457, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a stipulation with Dan Collins, Receiver, for the remediation of the St. Francis Hotel (830 Main St.)
PRESENTED BY: Dan Newton, City Manger
SUMMARY: On July 22, 2025, the Lassen Superior Court appointed a Receiver, Dan Collins to abate the public nuisance located at 830 Main St. (commonly known as the St. Francis Hotel). The Receiver has determined that the best course of action is to demolish the existing structures and properly dispose of the materials. The Receiver is prepared to engage a contractor to begin the work but there are insufficient funds in the Receivership estate to cover the cost of the necessary work. The Receiver has prepared a cost estimate in the amount of $496,143.30 in "Hard Costs" to complete the abatement work.
The City Council has directed staff to expedite the abatement of the public nuisance posed by the burned St. Francis Hotel. To accomplish this, Council may consider issuing a loan to the Receivership estate in an amount up to $496,146.30.
Staff is requesting that City Council approve Resolution No. 25-6457 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a stipulation with Dan Collins for the remediation of the burned St. Francis Hotel, located at 830 Main St., Susanville, California.
FISCAL IMPACT: Up to $500,000 for the remediation of 830 Main Street.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-6457, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a stipulation with Dan Collins, Receiver, for the remediation of the St. Francis Hotel (830 Main St.)
SUSANVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ATTACHMENTS:
25-6457.pdf
Stipulation & Order to Approve Receiver Rehab Plan.docx St Francis_Cost Estimate_07-28-2025.pdf
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28 RESOLUTION NO. 25-6457
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A STIPULATION WITH DAN COLLINS, RECIEVER FOR THE REMEDIATION OF THE ST. FRANCIS HOTEL (830 MAIN ST.)
WHEREAS, On July 22, 2025, Judge Lacasse granted City of Susanville's request to appoint a Receiver regarding real property at 830 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17980.7(c); and WHEREAS, the City of Susanville has allocated funds to abate the nuisance at 830 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130; and
WHEREAS, Dan Collins, Receiver, has prepared a proposed estimated budget supporting the Receiver's Plan to seek approval to demolish the hotel structure and employ PARC Environmental as the contractor and the expected fees and costs associated with abatement stabilizing the property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville, authorizes Dan Newton to enter into a stipulation with the Receiver, Dan Collins, to approve Receiver's Stipulation and Proposed Order: 1) Approving Receiver's Rehabilitation Plan and Cost Estimate, and 2) Authorizing Receiver to List and Sell Property; and
WHEREAS, the approval of this Resolution will allow Dan Collins to remediate the conditions at 830 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130 post haste.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby approves the attached Receiver's Stipulation and Proposed Order: 1) Approving Receiver's Rehabilitation Plan and Cost Estimate, and 2) Authorizing Receiver to List and Sell Property, Exhibit "A" to remediate the conditions at 830 Main Street and approves the allocated funds set aside to accomplish this.
APPROVED: ___________________________
Mendy Schuster, Mayor
ATTEST: ___________________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
The foregoing Resolution was adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville, held on the 30th day of July 2025, 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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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER: (1) APPROVING RECEIVER’S REHABILITATION PLAN & COST ESTIMATE, AND (2) AUTHORIZING RECEIVER TO LIST AND SELL PROPERTY Marianne M. Dickson (Cal. SBN 249737; Ore. SBN 210060)
M DICKSON LAW, P.C.
5200 Meadows Rd., Ste 150
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
Telephone: (916) 964-2847
Fax: (503) 961-7737
Email: [email protected]
Attorney for Court-Appointed Receiver,
DANIEL L. COLLINS
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LASSEN
CITY OF SUSANVILLE,
Petitioner,
v.
TERRANOVA STRATEGIES LLC A LTD
LIABILITY CO,
JUSTIN LUCIO aka JUSTIN L. WIGHT,
and DOES 1 – 10,
Respondents.
Case No. 2025CV0076718
(Exempt from Filing Fees (Gov. Code § 6103)
STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED]
ORDER:
(1) APPROVING RECEIVER’S
REHABILITATION PLAN & COST
ESTIMATE, AND
(2) AUTHORIZING RECEIVER TO
LIST AND SELL PROPERTY
This stipulation (“Stipulation”) is entered by and between (1) Petitioner City of Susanville (“Petitioner”), and (2) Daniel L. Collins, the duly appointed receiver in the above-entitled action (the “Receiver”) by and through their attorneys of record in reference to and in consideration of the following:
RECITALS
A. On July 22, 2025, the above-entitled court entered its Order Appointing Receiver (“Appointment Order”) declaring the real property commonly known as 830 Main Street, Susanville, California 96130, APN 103-323-006-000 (the “Property”) to be maintained in such a condition as to endanger the health and safety of the occupants, neighboring residents, and general 10 1
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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER: (1) APPROVING RECEIVER’S REHABILITATION PLAN & COST ESTIMATE, AND (2) AUTHORIZING RECEIVER TO LIST AND SELL PROPERTY public and appointed the Receiver to abate the public nuisances. A legal description of the Property is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
B. On July 24, 2025, the Receiver filed his Oath and bond in the amount of $10,000.00 as required by the Appointment Order. The Receiver also recorded his Notice of Receiver’s Lien Pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code Section 17980.7(c)(4)(G) (the “Receiver’s Lien”) for all unpaid professional fees and costs of the Property as authorized by the Appointment Order in the Official Records of Lassen County (the “Official Records”) on July 24, 2025, as document no. 2025-02279.
C. On July 24, 2025, the Receiver inspected the Property and found it to be in deplorable condition. The Property’s conditions were substandard and hazardous, consistent with the allegations in the Petition. Specifically, the Property’s building, the historic St. Francis Hotel, was destroyed by fire November 1, 2024. The fire caused extensive structural and environmental damage throughout the Property. The fire debris contains hazardous materials, including asbestos containing materials (“ACM”), lead based paint, and lead containing paint, but part of the structure is particularly hazardous as it contains friable asbestos.
D. On July __, 2025, the Receiver filed his Receiver’s Inventory.
E. Prior to the Receiver’s appointment, Petitioner engaged ALLPRO Environmental Services (“ALLPRO”) to perform an environmental survey of the Property. ALLPRO took samples from the Property and submitted those samples for laboratory testing which established extensive hazardous contaminants in the fire debris and intact areas of the hotel structure.
ALLPRO was further engaged by Petitioner to develop a scope of work for qualified contractors to abate the hazardous contaminants, demolish the remainder improvements, package the debris pursuant to federal, state, and local requirements, and then transport and properly dispose of such materials. ALLPRO also obtained the three (3) proposals from the following qualified contractors to perform the work as set forth in the scope of work: (i) Walberg Inc. for $1,102,736, (ii) JM Environmental Inc. for $463,603, and (iii) PARC Environmental (“PARC”) for $377,782.80.1
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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER: (1) APPROVING RECEIVER’S REHABILITATION PLAN & COST ESTIMATE, AND (2) AUTHORIZING RECEIVER TO LIST AND SELL PROPERTY F. The Receiver examined ALLPRO’s environmental survey report, laboratory findings, and proposed scope of work and found it to be thorough and satisfactory. The Receiver also analyzed the 3 qualified contractors’ proposals ALLPRO obtained. The Receiver also analyzed and considered the Property’s value based on his experience as a licensed contractor and real estate broker.
G. After considering and analyzing the foregoing, the Receiver determined the best course of action for the Property is to demolish the existing structures and properly dispose of its materials. This will immediately abate the nuisances and present danger the Property poses to the public. Restoration of the Property is not economically feasible.
H. The Receiver determined the bid by PARC for the remediation and removal of the fire debris and strategic demolition of the remaining structure was the most competitive while being thorough and complying with all regulations for contaminated materials.
I. Thus, the Receiver’s proposed “Rehabilitation Plan” to address the Property’s issues as required by the Appointment Order is to engage PARC to remediate contaminants and to demolish the Property’s remaining structure and properly dispose of all material and fire debris.
The Receiver will also engage ALLPRO to perform environmental oversight, monitoring, and additional testing if required by governing agencies throughout the work to ensure the safe removal of hazardous materials. Following the abatement of the Property’s nuisances, the Receiver will list the Property for sale to repay the debts of the receivership estate, subject to this Court’s approval, unless the owner is able and willing to repay the costs of the receivership estate.
Anticipated timing of any sale of the Property is unknown due to market conditions in Susanville for a Property of this nature.
J. Time is of the essence to engage PARC to begin the abatement work. A delay could push the contractor’s work schedule into the winter months, which leads to concerns about transportation of the ACM loads. The locations to where ACM can be transferred and disposed likely require a hauler to cross a high elevation pass. Transport of ACM loads is highly regulated
include required California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) fees or other future analysis to comply with Waste Management requirements.
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K. The Receiver prepared an estimate of costs and fees (the “Cost Estimate”) the receivership estate will incur in carrying out the abatement work, i.e., the Property’s demolition, which is estimated to be $496,146.30 in “Hard Costs” and $54,765.00 in professional fees and costs, including that of the Receiver and his counsel, for a total of $550,911.30. A detailed breakdown of the Cost Estimate is attached hereto as Exhibit B. This estimated amount is limited to fees and costs to performance the remediation and demolition to complete the abatement of violations(i.e., through the completion of PARC’s work to remediate contaminants, remove the fire debris and remaining structure and grading to make the site safe) and does not include fees and costs associated with (i) the Receiver’s efforts to sell the Property because the uncertainty of effort necessary to sell the Property in the current local market, (ii) prepare the Receiver’s final report and accounting and obtain his discharge, and (iii) other administrative costs of the receivership estate.
L. The Receiver, based on his +35 years of experience as a licensed real estate broker and general contractor, estimates the Property to currently have a negative value as the cost to abate the existing hazardous fire debris may exceed its value after completion of the demolition.
In order to perform the work, the Receiver must borrow funds but the Receiver cannot borrow sufficient funds from a traditional financial institution or even a hard-money lender based on the upside-down value of the Property. Thus, the Receiver has not issued the initial Receiver’s Certificate of Indebtedness authorized by the Appointment Order in the amount of $50,000.00.
M. Petitioner has offered to loan the receivership estate the amount equal to the Hard Costs of the Rehabilitation Plan but is unable to loan the full Cost Estimate (i.e., the professional fees and costs of the Receiver and his counsel).
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O. The parties hereto all desire the expedient abatement of the Property’s public nuisance issues and resolution of this case. In light of the foregoing, the parties believe it is in their best interests to enter into the following Stipulation to obtain an order of this Court to approve the Rehabilitation Plan and Cost Estimate as further set forth below.
STIPULATION
1. The Recitals above are incorporated in full by reference herein.
2. The Receiver’s Rehabilitation Plan and Cost Estimate are hereby approved.
3. The Receiver is authorized to issue a Receiver’s Certificate of Indebtedness in an amount up to $496,146.30 in favor of Petitioner City of Susanville (the “Certificate”), under the following terms:
a. Unpaid principal balance shall incur simple interest at the rate of 10% per annum from date of receipt by the Receiver of the amounts advanced by Petitioner. b. The maturity date of the Certificate shall be the earlier of December 31, 2026 or the sale of the Property, whichever occurs first (the “Maturity Date”). The Maturity Date may be extended by mutual consent of the Receiver and Petitioner or by order of this Court. The Receiver may pay any or all amounts due under the Certificate at any time prior to the Maturity Date without penalty or prepayment fee. c. No monthly payments are due under the Certificate.
d. Repayment of the Certificate shall be secured by the Property by a deed of trust with the power of sale and such deed of trust will be a super-priority lien on the Property prior and superior as to any preexisting private liens or encumbrances. However, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Appointment Order, Petitioner’s super priority lien under the Certificate shall not be prior and superior to the Receiver’s Lien for the actual unpaid professional fees and costs of the Receiver and his counsel incurred in this case, including without limitation such fees and costs that are incurred after the Property’s abatement work. It is expressly agreed that Receiver’s Lien will have a higher priority that is ahead of the Certificate and that 14 1
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e. In accordance with the provisions of the Appointment Order, if the Certificate cannot be immediately satisfied when due, the Receiver may apply to this Court to sell the Property free and clear of all subordinate liens and encumbrances pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 568.5.
4. Following the abatement of the Property’s nuisances, the Receiver is authorized to list and sell the Property using his California real estate broker’s license under Collins Commercial.
The Receiver shall not be entitled to a commission on the sale of the Property but a commission not to exceed 5% of the purchase price shall be available to a buyer’s real estate broker to be paid upon the closing of the sale if necessary. Any sale of the Property shall be subject to this Court’s approval and confirmation.
5. Time is of the essence with respect to performing the Rehabilitation Plan and closing of the Property’s sale. The Receiver is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this Order. The Receiver shall apply to this Court for an order approving and confirming any sale of the Property.
IT IS SO STIPULATED.
Dated: August __, 2025 PRENTICE LONG, PC
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Kelsey Walsh
Attorney for PETITIONER,
CITY OF SUSANVILLE
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Dated: August __, 2025 M DICKSON LAW, P.C.
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Marianne M. Dickson
Attorney for COURT-APPOINTED RECEIVER,
DANIEL L. COLLINS
IT IS ORDERED.
DATED: ______________________ __________________________________
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
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EXHIBIT A
PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The land referred to herein is situated in the City of Susanville, County of Lassen, State of California, and is described as follows:
PARCEL 1:
LOT 1 AND THE EASTERLY 19 1/2 FEET OF LOT 4, IN BLOCK 12, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE TOWN OF SUSANVILLE, FILED April 30, 1872 IN BOOK 1 OF MAPS, PAGES 19 THROUGH 23, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LASSEN COUNTY RECORDER.
PARCEL 2:
A STRIP OF LAND 1/10 OF ONE FOOT IN WIDTH, LYING BETWEEN PARCEL 1, ABOVE DESCRIBED, AND THE WESTERLY 31 FEET OF LOT 4, IN BLOCK 12, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE TOWN OF SUSANVILLE, FILED April 30, 1872 IN THE OFFICE OF THE LASSEN COUNTY RECORDER IN BOOK 1 OF MAPS, PAGES 19 THROUGH 23.
Assessor's Parcel Numbers(s): 103-323-006
[End of Legal Description]
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EXHIBIT B
COST ESTIMATE
18 Budget Line Item Description Amount
$ 413,783.00
Friable RACM Waste Disposal $ 116,695.00
Non-Frable EPA Flooring Disposal $ 12,525.00
ACM Walls Disposal $ 25,380.00
CA Hazardous Waste Lead in Ash Disposal $ 12,150.00
Non-Hazardous Construction Debris Disposal $ 132,958.00 Backfill Grade to 3:1 Safety Slope $ 72,900.00
Glove-Bag Pipe Abatement $ 875.00
Flourescent Light Fixture Disposal $ 300.00
Heating Oil Tank Removal & Disposal $ 4,000.00
DTSC Fees Estimate $ 36,000.00
$ 41,378.30
Sewer Line Capping in Public Right of Way $ 2,500.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 5,500.00
Additional Asbestos Waste Analysis for CA Haz. Waste Compliance $ 1,260.00 Additional Lead Contaminent Analysis for CA Haz. Waste Compliance $ 2,500.00 $ 9,500.00
Permit Fees $ 5,000.00
Permit Expeditor Service $ 4,500.00
Misc Site Maintenance $ 3,500.00
Insurance - General Liability (Estimate Only) $ 6,000.00 $ 950.00
Receiver Out of Pocket Costs $ 4,275.00
Local field agent (30 hrs @ $50/hr) $ 1,500.00
Bookkeeping (35 hrs @ $55/hr) $ 1,925.00
License fee for brokerage service (sale of property) $ 850.00 $ 496,146.30
Receiver Fees & Costs $ 32,540.00
Receiver fees (92 hrs @ $325/hr) $ 29,900.00
Mileage $ 840.00
Misc fees: recording, postage, copying, etc. $ 1,800.00 $ 22,225.00
Legal fees (65 hrs @ $325/hr) $ 21,125.00
Legal costs: filing, postage/service, etc. $ 1,100.00
$ 54,765.00
$ 550,911.30
* Note: Cost Estimate is for receivership estate fees and costs for abatement of nuisances and stablization for property. Does not include (a) fees/costs from subsequent sale of property or other efforts to repay debts of receivership estate and close estate, (b) costs of borrowing (interest/fees), or (c) payment of property taxes.
Permitting Costs
Property Clean Up - Removal & Disposal
TOTAL RECEIVER'S COST ESTIMATE* (A + B)
Legal Fees & Costs
Contingency Reserve - 5% Unexpected/Increased Costs
Environmetal Monitoring
TOTAL HARD COST OF RECEIVERSHIP ESTATE (A)
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL FEES & COSTS (B)
ALLPRO Project Oversight during Hazardous Waste Remediation Contingency Reserve for Property Clean-Up Unexpected Costs (10%) Receiver's Cost Estimate
Period of Nuisance Abatement & Property Stablization
St. Francis Hotel
830 Main Street, Susanville, CA
City of Susanville v. Terranova Strategies, LLC - Case No. 2025-CV0076718 19 AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.A
Discussion Item
Submitted By: Jolene Arredondo, Administrative Services Action Date: July 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Discussion regarding Memorial Ball Park Grandstand Fire Emergency operations
PRESENTED BY: Dan Newton, City Manager
SUMMARY: On July 5, 2025, a fire engulfed the grandstands located in the ballpark at Memorial Park, commonly known as Frank Ernaga Field; intense heat caused damage to the field's light poles, LMUD power poles and lines near the grandstands, park restrooms, surrounding grandstand structures, field/turf, and various City and Lassen Community College Baseball pieces of equipment were lost. City staff has been working with Lassen Community College (LCC) and LCC's baseball and athletic staff to identify immediate needs in order for the ballfield to be usable for their fall schedule that begins in mid August.
Per the City of Susanville Municipal Code (section 3.08.200) an emergency is a situation where the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, and/or property. The City Manager is authorized pursuant to Government Code section 22050 to order any action to repair or replace a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes without giving notice for bids or to let contracts. The City Manager must report the action to the City Council for review within 7 days after the action or at the next regularly scheduled meeting if that meeting will occur not later than fourteen (14) days after the action.
Further updates will be provided to the Council at the meeting about progress and efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined by the insurance claim process ACTION REQUESTED: Review emergency actions taken to safeguard the public and determine if it is necessary to continue the emergency action. Motion to authorize continuation of emergency action to remediate fire damage at the Memorial Ball Park.
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