SUSANVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 – 5:00 PM
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 5:00pm.
Roll Call of Councilmembers Present: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Curtis Bortle, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by Dawn Miller; seconded by Russ Brown to approve.
Motion Carried: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Curtis Bortle, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: 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:
Geni Roberts, public, voiced her concerns related to an easement adjacent to her property and requested City assistance in clearing it of others property due to it blocking access for her residence and fire access. She added that she has reached out to both the Police and Fire Departments but was told it may be a Code Enforcement issue. She inquired about whether it fell in that category.
Susan Baxter, public, inquired about the status of the “grant money” if it is gone or if anything is still available.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Patrick Parrish; seconded by Russ Brown to approve.
Motion Carried: 5 - 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Curtis Bortle, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
6.A Minutes of the City Council September 3, 2025, regular and special meetings Motion to waive the reading of and approval to receive and file the minutes of the City Council September 3, 2025 regular and special meetings
6.B Vendor and Payroll Warrants
Motion to Receive and File
6.C Approve Monthly Financial reports – April through June 2025 Motion to Receive and File
6.D Consider Resolution No. 25-6474, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding with the Susanville Police Officer Association for July 1, 2025, through and including June 30, 2027
Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-6474.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: No business.
8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Bortle provided the Land Acknowledgment Statement.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
9.A Consider discussion regarding the addition of restroom facilities at Memorial Park near the tennis/pickleball courts.
Dan Newton, City Manager, provided an explanation of the item and inquired about adding it to the priority list. He discussed the previous City priority project list, where staff was in those projects still listed, which projects would be required to reach completion to prevent repayment of funds, and requested Council discussion and direction.
Discussion occurred regarding formatting of items and having more detail on the list including end dates, etc.
Direction was provided to staff including the request that information related to the ballpark and St. Francis be published for the public.
9.BConsider Resolution No. 25-6475, authorizing the Finance Director to increase the Golf Course Budget to accommodate for irrigation repairs
Jolene Arredondo, Deputy City Manager, provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 25-6475.She then introduced Dave Martin, Golf Course Manager, to provide more information if needed.
Mr. Martin provided a brief explanation of how the system worked and his ideal plan to upgrade the system but stated that he understands it costs money.
Council Member Bortle inquired as to whether or not there is an equipment/infrastructure replacement plan to which Mr. Martin responded no, not technically, as there are 2900 sprinklers and a lot of underground infrastructure that will need to be addressed. He added that there is currently a buy two get one free boards with Toro. He stated that he would like to talk with Ms. Arredondo about it, but we need one.
Council Member Brown asked if the item would be coming back for Council consideration.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-6475, authorizing the Finance Director to increase the Golf Course Budget to accommodate for irrigation repairs Moved by Russ Brown; seconded by Curtis Bortle to approve.
Motion Carried: 5- 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Curtis Bortle, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
10. SUSANVILLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business.
11. SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION: No business.
12. CONTINUING BUSINESS:
12.A Discussion regarding Memorial Ball Park Grandstand Fire Emergency operations 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.
Council Member Bortle stated that he has made a contribution to the College regarding this item so he recused himself from the discussion.
Jolene Arredondo, Deputy City Manager, provided an update on the item and requested the continuation of the emergency at this time.
Moved by Patrick Parrish; seconded by Russ Brown to approve.
Motion Carried: 4 - 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
Recused: Curtis Bortle
12.B Discussion regarding Special Events occurring within the City limits Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item and requested Council discussion regarding special events occurring within the City limits and those requiring road closures or requesting other financial obligations
Direction was provided to staff to draft a policy including the following: possible budgeted vs. non-budgeted events, those requiring the closure of Main Street vs. the closure of other City streets, historic events such as the Uptown Country Christmas, Veteran’s Parade, Fair Parade, and Safe n Sane Halloween vs. newly requested events and those possibly being on a tiered structure where a portion of the cost may be passed on to the new event. Additional possible inclusions would be an application process, City recognition if sponsoring, etc.
Mr. Newton responded that a draft policy, which may only be an outline to ensure staff is on the right track, will be brought back for review.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS:
13.A Department Reports - Finance
Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director, provided an update on the Finance Department.
14. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS:
14.A Future Council Items – No comment or additional items requested.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Patrick Parrish; seconded by Curtis Bortle to adjourn at 6:42pm.
Motion : 5 - 0
Voting For: Mendy Schuster, Russ Brown, Curtis Bortle, Patrick Parrish, Dawn Miller Voting Against: None
_____________________________ __________________________________ Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Approved on: October 1, 2025