Susanville City Council
February 4, 2026

1 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
Regular Council Meeting • City Council Chambers
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – 4:30 PM
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 City Council at this time upon any subject for discussion during Closed Session.

A. Public Employment - pursuant to Government Code §54957

1. City Manager - Evaluation

4. Return to Open Session: (recess if necessary)
• Reconvene in open session at 5:00 PM
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation
• Report any changes to agenda
• Report any action out of Closed Session
• Awards or Presentations by the City Council

5. Business from the Floor: Any person may address the City 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 January 7, 2026 regular meeting

6.B. Vendor and Payroll Warrants

7. Public Hearings:

8. Council Discussion/Announcements:

9. New Business:

9.A. Discussion regarding the promoting of the upcoming election to take place on June 2,

2 2026.

9.B. Consider Resolution No. 26-6506, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Airport Hangar Lease for Hangar 9 with Air Methods

9.C. Consider Resolution No. 26-6507, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City of Susanville Budget

9.D. Discussion regarding St. Francis property

10. Planning Commission:

10.A. PUBLIC HEARING - Consider PC Resolution No. 26-1197, approving use permit application #25-003 to allow an approximately 180 foot-long 4 foot solid wood fence with

1.50 ft. lattice addition in the front and side yards of the residential property on APN 103- 411-008-000 (705 Court St.)

10.B. PUBLIC HEARING - Consider PC Resolution No. 26-1198, approving use permit application #25-004 to allow a 208 foot-long 2 ft. lattice addition to the top of the existing 6 ft. perimeter fence in the rear and side yards of the residential property on APN 107-073- 019 (457 Prospect Ave.)

10.C. PUBLIC HEARING - Consider PC Resolution No. 26-1199, approving use permit application #25-005 to allow a 151 foot-long 6 ft. tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1065 Campbell Rd. (APN 103-113-012-000) and a 116 foot long 6 ft. tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1070 Campbell Rd. (APN 103-112-009-000)

11. Susanville Community Redevelopment Agency - No business:

12. Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation - No business:

13. Continuing Business:

13.A. Consider Resolution No. 26-6508, authorizing the Finance Director to increase the Memorial Park Fire Restoration budget by $60,000 for engineering services for Frank Ernaga Ballfield Grandstand engineering, design, and project administration services

13.B. Discussion regarding Memorial Ball Park Grandstand Fire Emergency Operations

14. City Manager's Reports:

14.A. Department Reports - Police Department

15. Future Council Items:

15.A. Future Council Items

16. Adjournment:
• The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on February 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

3 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.gov, 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 wheelchairaccessible.

I, Heidi Whitlock, certify that I caused to be posted notice of the regular meeting scheduled for February 4, 2026 in the areas designated on January 30, 2026.

Agenda Item No. 6.A.

Agenda Item
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: Minutes of the City Council January 7, 2026 regular meeting Presented By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Summary: Attached for the Council's review and approval are the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Action Requested: Motion to approve and file the minutes of the City Council's January 7, 2026 meeting.

Attachments:

1. 2026.01.07.cc.min

Susanville City Council
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – 4:30 PM
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 4:31pm.

Council Members in attendance: Schuster, Brown, Parrish, Bortle, & Miller

1. Approval of Agenda: (Additions and/or Deletions)
MOVER: Council Member Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed

2. Public Comment Regarding Closed Session Items (if any): No comment.

A. A. Public Employment - pursuant to Government Code §54957

1. City Manager - Evaluation

4. Return to Open Session: (recess if necessary)
• Reconvene in open session at 5:00 PM
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation
• Report any changes to agenda
• Report any action out of Closed Session
Dan Newton, City Manager, stated that the agenda was approved as presented. He mentioned that staff is trying out a new piece of hardware, and the live streaming will not occur, but the meeting is being recorded and will be posted tomorrow for viewing. He added that direction was provided to staff in closed session, but no reportable action was taken. • Awards or Presentations by the City Council

5. Business from the Floor: Kim Page, public member, stated that there is an animal problem within the City.

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.

MOVER: Council Member Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
Council Member Bortle Abstained.

6.A. Minutes of the City Council December 17, 2025 regular meeting

6.B. Vendor and Payroll Warrants

7. Public Hearings:

7.A. Consider Resolution No. 26-6505, approving the General Plan Housing Element update for the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) 7th Housing Cycle 2024-2029
Mayor Schuster opened the public hearing at 5:11pm.

Mr. Newton introduced Ryan Lester of Mintier Harrnish, to provide information related to the updated General Plan's Housing Element including the revisions that were required by the state.

Mayor Schuster closed the public hearing at 5:25pm.

MOVER: Council Member Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None

RESULT: Passed

8. Council Discussion/Announcements:

Council Member Bortle provided a Land Acknowledgment Statement.

9. New Business:

9.A. Consider the following resolutions for the upcoming 2026 Election:

Resolution No. 26-6502, calling and giving notice of the holding of a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities;
Resolution No. 26-6503, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate’s statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026;
Resolution No. 26-6504, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lassen to consolidate a general municipal election to be held with the statewide primary election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk, provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No's 26-6502, 26-6503, and 26-6504.

MOVER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed

9.B. Consider the modified approved position list.

Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item and requested Council approval of the proposed approved position list.

MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed

9.C. Consider discussion regarding updating of the City Council Chambers.

Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item and requested Council direction as to what types of items should be included in the improvements.

Mayor pro tem Brown requested just an overall refresher, new drapes, new paint, maybe clean up the photos in the back and the seating changes previously mentioned. He added the removal of the trophy case. Council Member Miller agreed to these changes.

A City Seal placed behind the dials was suggested, whether metel or wood.

Council Member Bortle suggested taking another look at the audio/visual system.

Mayor Schuster stated that the dias was made using trees from Memorial Park, so those should not be touched but the countertop can be replaced. She requested the carpet to go with the wood dias, the chairs to be replaced in the audience, the curtains to be replaced, the trophy case be removed, etc.

A budget amount from the General Fund of $25,000 to $75,000.

9.D. K-9 Program Presentation
Allen Sobol, Acting Public Safety Chief, introduced Officer Erika Tassone who provided the presentation as a member of the Susanville Police Officer's Association (SPOA) and not the Police Department.

The Council is in favor of the K9 Program.

10. Planning Commission:

No business.

11. Susanville Community Redevelopment Agency:

No business.

12. Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation:

No business.

13. Continuing Business:

13.A. Discussion regarding Memorial Ball Park Grandstand Fire Emergency Operations Council Member Bortle stepped away at 6:03pm.

Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item as well as an update of where the city is currently in the process and requested Council action to continue the emergency.

Council Member Bortle returned to the chambers at 6:04pm.

Frank Avilla, LCC Baseball Coach, inquired about whether or not there will be heavy equipment on the field during the process to which Mr. Newton responded no.

MOVER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed

14. City Manager's Reports:

14.A. Department Reports - Admin Services Department Update Jolene Arredondo, Deputy City Manager, provided an update on the Administrative Services Department.

15. Future Council Items:

15.A. Future Council Items
Council Member Parrish requested a discussion regarding "promoting" the elections. Council agreed to a discussion which will occur at February 4, 2026 meeting.

16. Adjournment:

Mayor Schuster adjourned in memory of Congressman Doug LaMalfa at 6:26PM.

MOVER: Council Member Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
• The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Approved on:

Agenda Item No. 6.B.

Agenda Item
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Stefanie Steward, Asst. Director - Finance Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: Vendor and Payroll Warrants
Presented By: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director
Summary: Warrants dated December 18, 2025 through January 22, 2026 numbered 225590-225696 and 225698-225782.

Fiscal Impact: Accounts Payable warrants totaling $600,933.37, plus $1,067,120.43 in Payroll warrants, for a total of $1,668,053.80.

Action Requested: Motion to file and receive.

Attachments:

1. 01-16-2026

2. 01-15-2026

3. 01-12-2026

4. 01-07-2026

5. 12-30-2025

6. 12-18-2025

7. 01-22-2026

CITY OF SUSANVILLE Check Register - Payments by Vendor Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 Jan 22, 2026 11:30AM Report Criteria:

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 12/25 12/18/2025 225590 21 AIRGAS USA LLC ACETYLENE/ARGON//OXYGEN/ 5521209393 1 2007-431-20-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 157.82 157.82 12/25 12/18/2025 225590 21 AIRGAS USA LLC ACETYLENE/ARGON//OXYGEN/ 5521209393 2 7401-430-62-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 237.02 237.02 12/25 12/18/2025 225590 21 AIRGAS USA LLC ACETYLENE/ARGON//OXYGEN/ 5521209393 3 7110-430-42-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 631.81 631.81 Total 5521209393: 1,026.65 1,026.65
12/25 12/18/2025 225591 10981 ALSCO INC LREN2073897-CRD FINANCE C LREN2073897-CRD 1 7110-430-42-44 LINEN SERVICE .09- .09- Total LREN2073897-CRD: .09- .09-
12/25 12/18/2025 225591 10981 ALSCO INC LREN2075584 MATS- PW LREN2075584 1 7620-430-10-44 LINEN SERVICE 78.21 78.21 12/25 12/18/2025 225591 10981 ALSCO INC LREN2075584 MATS- PW LREN2075584 2 7620-430-10-46 SUPPLIES-JANITORIAL 122.29 122.29 Total LREN2075584: 200.50 200.50
12/25 12/18/2025 225591 10981 ALSCO INC LREN2075585 LAUNDRY- GAS LREN2075585 1 7401-430-62-44 LINEN SERVICES 74.67 74.67 Total LREN2075585: 74.67 74.67
12/25 12/18/2025 225591 10981 ALSCO INC LREN2075586 LAUNDRY- PARK LREN2075586 1 1011-452-20-44 LINEN SERVICES 44.60 44.60 Total LREN2075586: 44.60 44.60
12/25 12/18/2025 225591 10981 ALSCO INC LREN2075587 LAUNDRY- STRE LREN2075587 1 2007-431-20-44 LINEN SERVICE 58.93 58.93 Total LREN2075587: 58.93 58.93
12/25 12/18/2025 225591 10981 ALSCO INC LREN2075588 LAUNDRY- WATE LREN2075588 1 7110-430-42-44 LINEN SERVICE 64.95 64.95 Total LREN2075588: 64.95 64.95
12/25 12/18/2025 225591 10981 ALSCO INC LREN2075589 MATS- PW LREN2075589 1 7620-430-10-44 LINEN SERVICE 38.99 38.99 Total LREN2075589: 38.99 38.99
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check

CITY OF SUSANVILLE Check Register - Payments by Vendor Page: 2 Check Issue Dates: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 Jan 22, 2026 11:30AM 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 12/25 12/18/2025 225592 10390 AUTOZONE PARTS INC DURALAST FUEL FILTER- FD 04015715525 1 1010-422-10-44 VEHICLE - REPAIR & MAINTENA 3.78 3.78 Total 04015715525: 3.78 3.78
12/25 12/18/2025 225592 10390 AUTOZONE PARTS INC TRANS COOL HOSE- FD 04015715529 1 1010-422-10-44 VEHICLE - REPAIR & MAINTENA 8.85 8.85 Total 04015715529: 8.85 8.85
12/25 12/18/2025 225593 9072 B. E. GIBBONS CONSULT TEST BACKFLOW ASSEMBLIES 071025-04 1 7110-430-42-43 TECHNICAL SVCS 842.50 842.50 Total 071025-04: 842.50 842.50
12/25 12/18/2025 225593 9072 B. E. GIBBONS CONSULT TECHNICAL SERVICES-WATER 11/04/2025 1 7112-430-42-43 TECHNICAL SERVICES 720.00 720.00 12/25 12/18/2025 225593 9072 B. E. GIBBONS CONSULT TECHNICAL SERVICES- GC 11/04/2025 2 7530-451-52-43 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 680.00 680.00 Total 11/04/2025: 1,400.00 1,400.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225594 11496 BRADY WORLDWIDE INC STEEL HARPS- PW 9360522559 1 7620-430-10-44 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE-FA 571.48 571.48 Total 9360522559: 571.48 571.48
12/25 12/18/2025 225595 98 CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATI DUES AND MEMBERSHIP 01/26- JANUARY 2026 BILLING 1 7630-411-40-45 INSUR.FIRE SALARY PROTECTI 265.50 265.50 Total JANUARY 2026 BILLING: 265.50 265.50
12/25 12/18/2025 225596 161 CSK AUTO INC BATTERY-GAS 2740-214318 1 7401-430-62-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 108.24 108.24 Total 2740-214318: 108.24 108.24
12/25 12/18/2025 225597 10670 CURRENT ELECTRIC & A SECURITY SYSTEM MONITORI 054446 1 7530-451-52-43 TECHNICAL SERVICES 40.00 40.00 Total 054446: 40.00 40.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225598 184 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTI FINGERPRINTS - APPS PERSO 009636 1 1000-416-10-45 FINGERPRINTING SERVICES 64.00 64.00 Total 009636: 64.00 64.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225599 219 ED STAUB & SONS PETR REGULAR FUEL: 4016 [email protected] 13400672 1 1000-1410-001 INVENTORIES-GASOLINE 12,735.67 12,735.67 12/25 12/18/2025 225599 219 ED STAUB & SONS PETR DIESEL FUEL: 4019 [email protected] 13400672 2 1000-1410-001 INVENTORIES-GASOLINE 16,263.97 16,263.97 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check

CITY OF SUSANVILLE Check Register - Payments by Vendor Page: 3 Check Issue Dates: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 Jan 22, 2026 11:30AM 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 Total 13400672: 28,999.64 28,999.64
12/25 12/18/2025 225600 11516 EDER AMAYA REFUND GAS DEPOSIT 10306904430 1 7401-2228-000 DEPOSITS-CUSTOMER 115.08 115.08 Total 10306904430: 115.08 115.08
12/25 12/18/2025 225601 1484 EDGES ELECTRICAL GR EXT CORD- WATER S6610492.001 1 7110-430-42-44 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE-VE 38.94 38.94 Total S6610492.001: 38.94 38.94
12/25 12/18/2025 225602 1033 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL WATER SAMPLING-WATER 591688A 1 7110-430-42-43 PROFESSIONAL SVCS 175.00 175.00 Total 591688A: 175.00 175.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225603 265 FRONTIER 257-3292 MUSEUM 3292 121025 1 1011-451-80-45 COMMUNICATION 132.79 132.79 Total 3292 121025: 132.79 132.79
12/25 12/18/2025 225603 265 FRONTIER 257-7098- GAS 7098 120125 1 7401-430-62-45 COMMUNICATIONS 117.98 117.98 Total 7098 120125: 117.98 117.98
12/25 12/18/2025 225604 11514 JAIME OROZCO GRAJED COMM CENTER DEPOSIT FEE 120925 1 1000-2228-009 DEPOSITS-COMM CENTER RE 105.00 105.00 Total 120925: 105.00 105.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225605 11128 KALMIKOV ENTERPROS E-621 REPAIRS- FD 0202W20572.02 1 1010-422-10-44 VEHICLE - REPAIR & MAINTENA 24,284.86 24,284.86 Total 0202W20572.02: 24,284.86 24,284.86
12/25 12/18/2025 225606 10485 LEAF CAPITAL FUNDING KYOCERA COPIER- PW 19429617 1 7620-430-10-44 RENT & LEASE EQUIP & VEHIC 278.67 278.67 Total 19429617: 278.67 278.67
12/25 12/18/2025 225607 11515 MARGARET FINCHER REFUND GAS DEPOSIT 10306806120 1 7401-2228-000 DEPOSITS-CUSTOMER 159.48 159.48 Total 10306806120: 159.48 159.48
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check

CITY OF SUSANVILLE Check Register - Payments by Vendor Page: 4 Check Issue Dates: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 Jan 22, 2026 11:30AM 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 12/25 12/18/2025 225608 11519 MICHAEL K. SCANLAN CALAFCO CONFERENCE REIM 111825 1 8402-413-30-45 TRAVEL 1,235.84 1,235.84 Total 111825: 1,235.84 1,235.84
12/25 12/18/2025 225609 10403 MINTIER HARNISH LP PROFESSIONAL SVC SUSANVILLEHE-GPU-18 1 1011-419-11-43 PROFESSIONAL SVCS 5,264.50 5,264.50 Total SUSANVILLEHE-GPU-18: 5,264.50 5,264.50
12/25 12/18/2025 225610 10289 MW TREE SERVICE REMOVAL OF BRANCH MEMOR 273 1 1011-452-20-44 FACILITY - REPAIR & MAINTENA 1,200.00 1,200.00 Total 273: 1,200.00 1,200.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225611 546 PAYLESS BUILDING SUP SUPPLIES- WATER 369111 1 7110-430-42-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 10.25 10.25 Total 369111: 10.25 10.25
12/25 12/18/2025 225612 9376 PIPELINE ASSN FOR PUB ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL DUES- 225053 1 7401-430-62-48 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 40.00 40.00 Total 225053: 40.00 40.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225613 558 PLUMAS-SIERRA INTERNET ACCESS CIRCUIT-P 63630 112625 1 1009-421-10-45 COMMUNICATIONS 185.00 185.00 Total 63630 112625: 185.00 185.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225614 10563 POLICY CONSULTING AS LAFCO STAFF SVCS & EXPENS LASSEN 2025-11 1 8402-413-30-43 LAFCO EXEC. OFFICE SVC 3,500.00 3,500.00 12/25 12/18/2025 225614 10563 POLICY CONSULTING AS LAFCO STAFF SVCS & EXPENS LASSEN 2025-11 2 8402-413-30-43 MUNICIPAL SVC REVIEW-LAFC 757.50 757.50 Total LASSEN 2025-11: 4,257.50 4,257.50
12/25 12/18/2025 225615 1296 RENTAL GUYS LAMP- PW 1072016-5 1 7620-430-10-44 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE-FA 231.91 231.91 Total 1072016-5: 231.91 231.91
12/25 12/18/2025 225616 76 SUSANVILLE ACE HARD BATH STNKL- FD 538433 1 1010-422-10-45 TRAVEL 54.51 54.51 Total 538433: 54.51 54.51
12/25 12/18/2025 225617 689 SWRCB WATER SYSTEM ANNUAL FEE- 1810001 1 7110-430-42-48 TAXES, FEES, PERMITS & CHA 14,093.08 14,093.08 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check

CITY OF SUSANVILLE Check Register - Payments by Vendor Page: 5 Check Issue Dates: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 Jan 22, 2026 11:30AM 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 Total 1810001: 14,093.08 14,093.08
12/25 12/18/2025 225618 9544 TONY'S CLEANING SERV JANITORIAL SERVICES- PW 1146 1 7620-430-10-44 CUSTODIAL 300.00 300.00 Total 1146: 300.00 300.00
12/25 12/18/2025 225622 728 U.S. POSTMASTER UB BILLING WATER 12182025 1 7110-430-42-46 POSTAGE 891.16 891.16 12/25 12/18/2025 225622 728 U.S. POSTMASTER UB BILLING GAS 12182025 2 7401-430-62-46 POSTAGE 459.08 459.08 Total 12182025: 1,350.24 1,350.24
12/25 12/18/2025 225619 749 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONES - PD 6129765831 1 1009-421-10-45 COMMUNICATIONS 1,137.59 1,137.59 Total 6129765831: 1,137.59 1,137.59
12/25 12/18/2025 225619 749 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONES - ADMIN 6129885938 1 1000-413-20-45 COMMUNICATIONS 147.12 147.12 12/25 12/18/2025 225619 749 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONES - BUILDIN 6129885938 2 1011-424-20-45 COMMUNICATIONS 99.54 99.54 12/25 12/18/2025 225619 749 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONES - PARKS 6129885938 3 1011-452-20-45 COMMUNICATIONS 104.17 104.17 12/25 12/18/2025 225619 749 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONES - PUBLIC 6129885938 4 7620-430-10-45 COMMUNICATIONS 156.03 156.03 12/25 12/18/2025 225619 749 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONES - WATER 6129885938 5 7110-430-42-45 COMMUNICATIONS 151.13 151.13 12/25 12/18/2025 225619 749 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONES - GAS 6129885938 6 7401-430-62-45 COMMUNICATIONS 270.38 270.38 12/25 12/18/2025 225619 749 VERIZON WIRELESS CELLULAR PHONES - PUBLIC 6129885938 7 7620-430-10-45 COMMUNICATIONS 1,276.11 1,276.11 Total 6129885938: 2,204.48 2,204.48
12/25 12/18/2025 225620 770 WESTERN NEVADA SUP SUPPLIES- WATER 62020190 1 7110-430-42-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 954.98 954.98 Total 62020190: 954.98 954.98
12/25 12/18/2025 225620 770 WESTERN NEVADA SUP SUPPLIES- WATER 62032833 1 7110-430-42-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 1,435.36 1,435.36 Total 62032833: 1,435.36 1,435.36
12/25 12/18/2025 225620 770 WESTERN NEVADA SUP SUPPLIES- WATER 62033660 1 7110-430-42-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 835.72 835.72 Total 62033660: 835.72 835.72
12/25 12/18/2025 225620 770 WESTERN NEVADA SUP SUPPLIES- WATER 62034073 1 7110-430-42-46 SUPPLIES-GENERAL 570.17 570.17 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check

CITY OF SUSANVILLE Check Register - Payments by Vendor Page: 6 Check Issue Dates: 12/18/2025 - 12/18/2025 Jan 22, 2026 11:30AM 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 Total 62034073: 570.17 570.17
12/25 12/18/2025 225621 1198 WESTWOOD SANITATIO SKYLINE PARK-PARKS I82177 1 1011-452-20-44 RENT & LEASES EQUIP & VEHI 109.39 109.39 Total I82177: 109.39 109.39
12/25 12/18/2025 225621 1198 WESTWOOD SANITATIO PORTABLE TOILET-GOLF COUR I82179 1 7530-451-52-44 RENT & LEASES EQUIP & VEHI 218.78 218.78 Total I82179: 218.78 218.78
12/25 12/18/2025 225621 1198 WESTWOOD SANITATIO PORTABLE TOILET - COMMUNI I82218 1 1011-452-20-44 RENT & LEASES EQUIP & VEHI 120.11 120.11 Total I82218: 120.11 120.11
Grand Totals: 95,030.40 95,030.40
Report Criteria:

Report type: GL detail
Check.Voided = False
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check

Agenda Item No. 9.A.

Standard Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: Discussion regarding the promoting of the upcoming election to take place on June 2, 2026.

Presented By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Summary: During the January 7, 2026, City Council meeting, a Council Member requested that a discussion item be brought forward regarding the promotion of the 2026 election.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Action Requested: Discussion item with possible direction to staff.

Attachments:

None

Agenda Item No. 9.B.

Standard Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Marci Rojas, Program Coordinator
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: Consider Resolution No. 26-6506, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Airport Hangar Lease for Hangar 9 with Air Methods Presented By: Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director Summary: The City of Susanville owns various hangars at the Susanville Municipal Airport. Air Methods has requested entering into a lease agreement for Hangar 9 at a monthly rate of $3,500.00. Staff is requesting the Council to approve the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Air Methods.

Fiscal Impact: $42,000 in Airport Revenues Annually
Action Requested: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-6506, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Airport Hangar Lease for Hangar 9 with Air Methods
Attachments:

1. 26-6506

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-6506

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE AGREEMENT HANGAR #9 WITH AIR METHODS
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville owns various hangars at the Susanville Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, Air Methods has formally requested to enter into a hangar lease agreement for Hangar 9 located at the Susanville Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, Air Methods has agreed on a monthly rent of $3,500.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville authorizes the City Manager to execute a hangar lease agreement with Air Methods for Hangar #9 at the Susanville Municipal Airport.

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 4th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________
Margaret Long, City Attorney

Agenda Item No. 9.C.

Standard Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: Consider Resolution No. 26-6507, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 City of Susanville Budget
Presented By: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director
Summary: Each year the City adopts a budget that sets the appropriations for the coming fiscal year. Revenues are based on projections that are received from Lassen County and the State of California.

Expenses are projected to fund critical operations, meeting with Department Heads and the City Council to establish the priorities for the upcoming year. The City again reviews the budget at midyear and adjusts these projections based on more up-to date revenue allocations from the County and State, and any expense changes that were not predicted or occurred during the first six months.

Additionally, we have included the report that would have been presented to the Sales Tax Oversight Board (STOB); however, the STOB currently does not have enough members to meet quorum, and thus could not be presented and accepted, but it is attached for your review and consideration.

Fiscal Impact: General Fund expenditures budget of $13,194,139, all other funds budget $19,691,983 for a total City budget of $32,866,122.

Action Requested: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-6507, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City of Susanville Budget
Attachments:

1. 26-6507

2. Exhibit A Midyear 25.26

3. Midyear Budget Worksheet FY 25.26

4. Local Sales Tax Oversight Board Midyear Report FY 25.26

5. Exhibit A FY 25.26 Original

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-6507

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CITY OF SUSANVILLE BUDGET WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Susanville has formally adopted the budget process and policies for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Susanville has set forth in these policies that the budget will be reviewed at Mid-year or more frequently; and WHEREAS, the Budget Process and Policies, adopted by Resolution 25-6448, stipulates that any mid-year budget increase will come from that fund’s available cash balance; and the Police Department’s mid-year operating budget requests are anticipated to exceed the fund’s cash reserve balance, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received, reviewed and approved the proposed FY 2025- 2026 Mid-year.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby adopts the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-year budget as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the Finance Director to further increase the Police Department (1009) and General Fund (1000) budgets to use available cash to cover operational shortfalls through the end of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in an amount not to exceed $175,000.

APPROVED: __________________________
Mendy Schuster, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
The foregoing Resolution No. 26-6507, was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Susanville, held on the 4th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________
Margaret Long, City Attorney

Revenue Expense Transfer In Transfer Out
1000 GENERAL FUND $ 8,814,618 $ 3,313,461 $ (1,901,165) $ 8,741,249 1002 GF-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $ 110 $ - $ - $ -
1004 GF-PANCERA $ 110 $ - $ - $ -
1005 GF-RESERVE ACCOUNT $ 2,510 $ - $ - $ -
1006 POLICE FACILITIES & EQUIP FUND $ 60 $ - $ - $ -
1007 FIRE FACILITIES & EQUIP FUND $ 510 $ - $ - $ -
1008 ADMIN SVCS FACILITIES & EQUIP $ 510 $ - $ - $ -
1009 PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE $ 319,866 $ 4,815,420 $ (4,312,139) $ 300,241 1010 PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE $ 577,800 $ 2,877,793 $ (2,359,408) $ 166,201 1011 COMMUNITY SERVICES GF $ 524,415 $ 1,687,465 $ (1,267,482) $ 215,254 1012 CODE ENFORCEMENT ABATEMENT $ - $ 500,000 $ (500,000) $ - 2001 ASSET SEIZURE $ - $ - $ - $ -
2002 STATE COPS $ 200,000 $ 330,853 $ - $ -
2004 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT $ - $ 1,348,089 $ - $ -
2005 ROAD MAINT AND REHAB SB-1 $ 435,902 $ 480,000 $ - $ - 2006 SNOW REMOVAL $ 22,000 $ 65,788 $ - $ -
2007 STREETS & HIGHWAYS $ 2,822,614 $ 2,684,743 $ (140,000) $ 366,322 2008 TOBACCO GRANT $ - $ - $ - $ -
2010 STREET MITIGATION $ 10 $ - $ - $ -
2011 POLICE MITIGATION $ 20 $ - $ - $ -
2012 FIRE MITIGATION $ 20 $ - $ - $ -
2013 PARK DEDICATION FUND $ 20 $ - $ - $ -
2016 CDBG REVOLVING LOAN FUND $ 3,500 $ - $ - $ -
2018 HOME REVOLVING FUND $ 3,500 $ - $ - $ -
2030 TRAFFIC SAFETY $ 520 $ - $ - $ -
2035 TRAFFIC SIGNALS FUND $ 510 $ - $ - $ -
2036 SKYLINE NUMA SIGNAL $ - $ - $ - $ -
2037 SKYLINE BICYCLE LANE $ 210 $ - $ - $ -
2038 SKYLINE - RT 139 SIGNAL $ - $ - $ - $ -
2042 FEMA 2019 AFG GRANT $ - $ - $ - $ -
2043 HCD LEAP GRANT $ - $ - $ - $ -
2044 STATE OF CA 2021 ABC GRANT $ - $ - $ - $ -
2045 STATE OF CA OTS STEP GRANT $ 85,525 $ 85,525 $ - $ - 2046 2022 CDBG CV2/3 $ - $ - $ - $ -
2047 HCD SB2 GRANT $ - $ - $ - $ -
2048 PER CAPITA PARKS GRANT $ 177,952 $ - $ - $ -
2049 LATA GRANT $ 15,381 $ - $ - $ -
2050 PROP 1 IRWMP $ 722,594 $ 670,878 $ - $ -
2051 CHP CANNABIS GRANT $ 119,995 $ 119,995 $ - $ -
3010 SIERRA ROAD DOG PARK $ - $ - $ - $ -
3015 CITY HALL PARKING LOT PROJECT $ - $ - $ - $ -
4003 CITY HALL $ - $ 137,088 $ (137,088) $ -
4005 COMMUNITY POOL DEBT SERVICE $ - $ 100,958 $ (100,958) $ - 7110 WATER SYSTEM $ 2,662,000 $ 2,479,547 $ - $ 982,237 7112 JOHNSTONVILLE WATER SYSTEM $ 15,200 $ 11,650 $ - $ - 7114 WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $ 664,100 $ 1,024,000 $ - $ - 7201 AIRPORT $ 214,015 $ 428,234 $ - $ 56,419
7202 AIRPORT CIP FUND $ - $ - $ - $ -
7301 GEOTHERMAL UTILITY $ 91,000 $ 96,536 $ - $ 53,422
7401 NATURAL GAS $ 4,616,530 $ 4,348,779 $ - $ 1,032,778 7530 GOLF COURSE $ 464,700 $ 480,727 $ - $ 43,810
7620 PW ADMIN & ENGINEERING FUND $ 8,500 $ 1,668,734 $ (1,530,790) $ - 7630 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND $ 1,442,482 $ 1,350,239 $ - $ - 8402 LAFCO $ 71,484 $ 81,484 $ - $ -
8404 AIR POLLUTION $ 1,448,262 $ 1,227,902 $ - $ 291,097 8405 AIR POLLUTION-CARL MOYER $ 350,000 $ 404,234 $ - $ - 8406 REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT GROUP $ - $ - $ - $ -
8407 AIR POLLUTION- CCI REDUCTION $ - $ 66,000 $ - $ -
26,899,055 32,886,122 (12,249,030) 12,249,030
Exhibit A City of Susanville Midyear Budget 2025-2026
Grand Total

2025-2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET SUMMARY
GENERAL FUND 1000
General Fund Revenues Expenses
Beginning Budget
FY 24/25 Audit 39,500
Property Taxes 80,000
Property Taxes in Lieu of VLF 55,000
Measure P 117,000
Ending Budget
Public Safety Police 1009 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Deficit Budget Beginning Deficit Budget
Res 24-2353 (PLHA Actual Grant Award) 3,660 15,325
MOU Adjustments (Res 25-6480 SPOA & 25-6486 Misc) 185,218 Res 25-6491 (Tractor Supply Donation) 500 500
Dispatch Contract Increase 40,000
SRO Contract -83,930
Public Safety Fire 1010 Revenues Expenses
Res 25-6463 (Wal-Mart Donation) 1,000 1,000
Res 25-6482 (OTS Grant Extrication Equipment) 40,000 40,000 MOU Adjustments (Res 25-6482 Fire & 25-6486 Misc) 106,786 Ending Budget
Community Services GF 1011 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Deficit Budget Beginning Deficit Budget
Res 25-6456 (Memorial Park Emergency) 55,000 55,000
Parks Operational Increase 18,400 $10,800 is mower that was approved in 24/25 Museum Operational Increase 380 utility rate increases
Ending Budget
-92,042
-110,822
-106,786
-1,551,428
-1,338,928
-162,842
-483,655
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RMRA SB1 2005 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Budget
Operational Increase 8,000 signs & paint
Utility Truck 60,000
Ending Budget
Streets Fund 2007 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Deficit Budget
Res 25-6464 (River St. Project) 80,000 93,680
Res 25-6469 (Rehab FE) 100,000 100,000
Operational Increase 13,000 *Leaf Program
Ending Budget
OTS Step Grant 2045 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Budget
Res 25-6476 (FY 25-26 OTS STEP Grant) 51,000 51,000
Ending Budget
CHP Cannabis 2051 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Budget
Res 25-6455 (CHP Cannabis Grant) 119,995 119,995
Ending Budget
0 0
0 -61,771
-88,451
0 23,902
-44,098

Water 711X Revenues Expenses
Beginning Budget
Res 25-6465 (Johnstonville Rd Water Line Replacement) 959,000 Res 25-6500 (SCADA) 65,000
Res 25-6479 (Water Rates Adjustment) 394,000
Chlorine 41,000
Inventory Supplies 40,000
Operational Increases 19,400 OT due to increased leaks, Class A Licensing Ending Budget
GEOTHERMAL 7301 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Budget
Res 25-6487 (Ramsey Ditch) 3,400
Operational Increase 1,500 OT - higher than avg breakdowns Ending Budget
NATURAL GAS 7401 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Budget
Res 25-6450 (TetraTech Pig Launcher) 450,000
Operational Increase 13,000 OT, new staff/new gear
Ending Budget
Airport 720X Revenues Expenses
Beginning Deficit Budget
Res 25-6453 (Taxiway B Asphalt) 2,800
Ending Budget
Golf Course 7530 Revenues Expenses
Beginning Budget
Res 25-6470 (Starlink Internet) 2,500
Res 25-6475 (Toro Satellite) 16,000
Employee Costs 13,697 minimum wage inc, water leaks
Operational Increases 3,250 water testing, disposal
Cart Lease 7,500 add'l month
Ending Budget
-267,838
-270,638
-16,890
-59,837
-765,027
-425,734
-1,156,134
-54,057
-58,957
-302,027

Local Sales Tax Oversight Board
Susanville, California
Mid-Year Report for FY 2025-2026
Background
At the general election held on June 7, 2022, the voters of Susanville passed Measure P, a local one-cent Transaction and Use Tax (i.e. sales tax). On June 29, 2022, the City Council certified the election results, confirming the passage of Measure P, and, as called for in Measure P, established the Sales Tax Oversight Board. Although Measure P tax revenues are legally general purpose funds, the City Council is committed to using the funds in accordance with the Advisory Measure Q, which states that revenues should be used to balance the budget to maintain and enhance existing public safety services (police and fire), and provide funding to support street infrastructure improvements, and provide funding to support economic development efforts designed to increase businesses, jobs, and visitors.

Introduction
The Sales Tax Oversight Board (STOB) consists of five members, all residents of the City of Susanville, appointed by the City Council. The STOB is charged with the responsibility to report to the City Council on the revenue and expenditures of the Local Sales Tax (also referred to as “Transaction and Use Tax”).

The STOB will review the city’s proposed budget/finance documents at three points throughout the year as follows:
1) Annual Budget Proposal to City Council
2) Mid-Year Budget Review Proposal to City Council
3) Year End Final Expenditure review
The STOB’s function is strictly that of oversight. It is not within the purview of the STOB to direct staff, recommend any particular contracts or define the scope of a project. These responsibilities remain under the authority of the City Council, City Administrator, and City professional staff.

Summary of FY 2025-2026 Measure P Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures The City of Susanville budgeted $2,283,000 in revenues for the FY 25/26 year of the Measure P sales tax.

This projection was provided by a contracted sales tax consultant to provide in-depth analysis of local sales tax receipts for the City of Susanville. The City Council prioritized providing competitive wages to our public safety personnel as a method to maintain and enhance public safety services in the initial years of Measure P receipts. To meet these obligations, the intent for the budgeting of expenditures was to balance the Police & Fire expenditures. Budget policy allows for the funds allocated to public safety to remain in the public safety funds. Any savings realized by public safety remains in the funds cash balance to be used for capital expenditures in future years. Allocating Measure P funding based upon a formula was well-received by City Council, Public Safety staff, and the public, and this methodology is continued into FY 25/26.

Proposed FY25-26 Measure P Revenue Allocations
Projected Measure P Revenue $2,283,000
Economic Development $191,951 50% of ED budget
Streets $140,000 MOE Match
Remaining Measure P Revenue $1,951,049
Police Transfer $1,268,182 65%
Fire Transfer $682,867 35%
Unbudgeted Measure P Funding $0.00
FY 2025-2026 Measure P Revenues To Date
For FY 25/26, the City has currently received five months of sales tax allocations with a total received amount of $835,256 over this period (36% of budgeted). Revenues are projected to increase by approximately $117,000 than initially projected when the budget was adopted.

FY 2025-2026 Measure P Expenditures To Date
The Police Department has expended approximately 52% of their operating budget as of December 31, 2025. This is currently on pace with expending their full budget by the end of the fiscal year.

The Fire Department has expended approximately 41% of their operating budget as of December 31, 2025.

While some savings were recognized in the first half of the fiscal year, the Fire MOU was approved in November. It is anticipated with the employee cost increases driven by the MOU, the Fire Department will expend their full budget by the end of the fiscal year.

The Streets Department is anticipating the need for a $140,000 transfer from the general fund to meet the MOE requirements of the RMRA funds and cash shortfalls from Highway User Taxes. Traditionally, this transfer is booked at the end of the fiscal year.

Proposed Midyear FY25-26 Budget Adjustments
Measure P Revenue Adjustments
Receipts from the Measure P tax measure are projected to exceed initial estimates for FY 25/26. Based upon 1st and 2nd Quarter receipts, our sales tax consultant recommends increasing our estimates by $117,000, for a total of $2,400,000.

Measure P Expenditure Adjustments
The Fire and Streets allocations have no proposed changes to their anticipated cash needs to support budgeted expenditures. Budget adjustments include increasing staff costs due to finalized contract negotiations since the adoption of the budget. However, cash needs are not anticipated to increase as these increases are offset by vacancies within these divisions and other operational savings.

The Economic Development needs are anticipated to be less than budgeted, as the position has been vacant since July 2025. Additionally, the position was restructured into a different bargaining unit, and will have a reduced salary than originally budgeted.

The Police Department mid-year budget includes $225,218 in additional operational costs to cover the remainder of the fiscal year. Additionally, the loss of the School Resource Officer contract with Lassen

Union High School, decreased their projected revenues by $83,930. These items increase their cash needs from the General Fund by $309,148. The Budget Process and Policies, adopted by Resolution 25-6448 stipulates that any mid-year budget increase will come from that fund’s available cash balance. However, the Police Department’s available cash balance is $162,493, as cash funds were spent for other capital projects in FY 25/26. This $146,655 shortfall is anticipated to be transferred from available Measure P funds which includes any funds not used for economic development and the additional receipts that are received.

Original Projected Measure P Receipts $2,283,000
Streets $(140,000)
Economic Development $(191,951)
Police Department 65% Allocation $(1,268,182)
Fire Department 35% Allocation $(682,867)
$0.00
Midyear Changes
Increased Revenues Based Upon Receipts $117,000
Reduction of Economic Development Needs $29,655
Police Department Shortfall $(146,655)
$0.00
The adjusted FY 25/26 budget allocates all available Measure P funds for eligible purposes as described in Advisory Measure Q. Measure P provides the funding for 27% of the overall Police budget and 22% of the overall Fire budget.

Final percentage distribution of the Measure P funding is 58% Police, 28% Fire, 6% Economic Development, and 5% Streets.

In the event that a budget is not fully expended by year end, budget policy also includes that any unexpended funds in the Fire and Police funds will remain in their respective funds. This will allow these departments to build a cash balance that could be used to support capital purchases that may be necessary in future budget years. The police and fire department have identified capital needs such as SCBA radios, body cameras, and security systems as future projects that may be budgeted in future years with any remaining cash balance.

Conclusions
Upon review of the proposed adjustments to the FY 2025-26 budget, the STOB has concluded:
 The proposed expenditures for police and fire were found to be consistent with and in support of Measure P and Advisory Measure Q, as funds are being used to balance the budget to maintain and enhance existing public safety services.
 The proposed expenditures for streets were found to be consistent with and in support of Measure P and Advisory Measure Q, as funds are being used to support street infrastructure improvements.  The proposed expenditures for economic development were found to be consistent and in support of Measure P and Advisory Measure Q as funds are being used to support the economic development program.

This report has been researched, assembled and present in a manner the STOB believes is consistent with the stated objectives of the City of Susanville Transaction and Use Tax Ordinance, Ordinance No. 22- 1035. The figures provided in the report were provided to the STOB by City staff and have not been independently verified.

In accordance with those directives, the Mid-Year Report for FY 2025-2026 of the Sales Tax Oversight Committee is respectfully submitted:

Maria Fregulia, Chairman ___________________________________ Vacant, Vice Chairman ___________________________________ Vacant ___________________________________
Vacant ___________________________________
Vacant ___________________________________

Revenue Expense Transfer In Transfer Out
1000 GENERAL FUND 8,562,618 $ 3,273,961 $ (1,901,165) $ 8,741,249 $ 1002 GF-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 110 $
1004 GF-PANCERA 110 $
1005 GF-RESERVE ACCOUNT 2,510 $
1006 POLICE FACILITIES & EQUIP FUND 60 $
1007 FIRE FACILITIES & EQUIP FUND 510 $ - $
1008 ADMIN SVCS FACILITIES & EQUIP 510 $
1009 PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE 399,636 $ 4,574,377 $ (4,312,139) $ 300,241 $ 1010 PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE 536,800 $ 2,730,007 $ (2,359,408) $ 166,201 $ 1011 COMMUNITY SERVICES GF 469,415 $ 1,613,685 $ (1,267,482) $ 215,254 $ 1012 CODE ENFORCEMENT ABATEMENT - $ 500,000 $ (500,000) $ 2001 ASSET SEIZURE - $
2002 STATE COPS 200,000 $ 330,853 $
2004 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT - $ 1,348,089 $ - $
2005 ROAD MAINT AND REHAB SB-1 435,902 $ 412,000 $ - $
2006 SNOW REMOVAL 22,000 $ 65,788 $ - $
2007 STREETS & HIGHWAYS 2,642,614 $ 2,478,063 $ (140,000) $ 366,322 $ 2010 STREET MITIGATION 10 $ - $
2011 POLICE MITIGATION 20 $ - $ - $
2012 FIRE MITIGATION 20 $ - $ - $
2013 PARK DEDICATION FUND 20 $ - $ - $
2016 CDBG REVOLVING LOAN FUND 3,500 $ - $
2018 HOME REVOLVING FUND 3,500 $ - $
2030 TRAFFIC SAFETY 520 $
2035 TRAFFIC SIGNALS FUND 510 $
2036 SKYLINE NUMA SIGNAL - $
2037 SKYLINE BICYCLE LANE 210 $
2038 SKYLINE - RT 139 SIGNAL - $
2045 STATE OF CA OTS STEP GRANT 34,525 $ 34,525 $
2048 PER CAPITA PARKS GRANT 177,952 $ - $
2049 LATA GRANT 15,381 $ - $
2050 PROP 1 IRWMP 722,594 $ 670,878 $
3010 SIERRA ROAD DOG PARK - $
3015 CITY HALL PARKING LOT PROJECT - $
4003 CITY HALL 137,088 $ (137,088) $
4005 COMMUNITY POOL DEBT SERVICE 100,958 $ (100,958) $
7110 WATER SYSTEM 2,268,000 $ 2,379,147 $ 982,237 $
7112 JOHNSTONVILLE WATER SYSTEM 15,200 $ 11,650 $
7114 WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 664,100 $ - $
7201 AIRPORT 214,015 $ 425,434 $ - $ 56,419 $
7202 AIRPORT CIP FUND - $ - $ - $
7301 GEOTHERMAL UTILITY 91,000 $ 91,636 $ 53,422 $
7401 NATURAL GAS 4,616,530 $ 3,885,779 $ - $ 1,032,778 $ 7530 GOLF COURSE 464,700 $ 437,780 $ - $ 43,810 $
7620 PW ADMIN & ENGINEERING FUND 8,500 $ 1,668,734 $ (1,530,790) $ - $ 7630 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 1,442,482 $ 1,350,239 $
8402 LAFCO 71,484 $ 81,484 $
8404 AIR POLLUTION 1,448,262 $ 1,227,902 $ 291,097 $
8405 AIR POLLUTION-CARL MOYER 350,000 $ 404,234 $
8406 REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT GROUP - $ - $
8407 AIR POLLUTION- CCI REDUCTION $ - $ 66,000
Grand Total 25,885,830 30,300,291 (12,249,030) 12,249,030 Exhibit A City of Susanville Budget 2025-2026

Agenda Item No. 9.D.

Standard Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Dan Newton, City Manager
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: Discussion regarding St. Francis property
Presented By: Dan Newton, City Manager
Summary: Dan Collins will be presenting to City Council regarding options for the development of the St. Francis property located at 830 Main Street.

Fiscal Impact: None
Action Requested: Discussion Item — Possible Direction
Attachments:

None

Agenda Item No. 10.A.

Standard Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted
By:

Mike Prettyman, Code Enforcement Officer
Action
Date:

February 4, 2026
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider PC Resolution No. 26-1197, approving use permit application #25-003 to allow an approximately 180 foot-long 4 foot solid wood fence with 1.50 ft. lattice addition in the front and side yards of the residential property on APN 103-411-008-000 (705 Court St.)
Presented
By:

Mike Prettyman, Code Enforcement Officer
Summary: The applicant is proposing an approximately 180 foot-long 4 foot solid wood fence with 1.5 Ft Lattice addition in the front and side yards of the residential property. The fence is proposed to be total of 5.5 feet in height, which requires that a Use Permit be secured through the City of Susanville Planning Commission and must undergo Architectural Site Plan Review.

Fiscal
Impact:

None.

Action
Requested:

Consider approval of a resolution approving the site plan and use permit for the 5.5 foot fence at 705 Court St along with a condition of approval and finding the project exempt from CEQA.

Attachments:

1. UP#2025-003 Staff Report

2. UP#2025-003 Res. PC 26-1197

3. UP#2025-003 Site Plan and Docs

FILE NO. Use Permit 25-003
4 foot solid wood fence with 1.5ft. lattice addition
(with total heights exceeding 5 ft.)

CITY OF SUSANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION

STAFF FINDINGS
February 4, 2026
APPLICANT Steffano and Tiffany Richichi
OWNER Steffano and Tiffany Richichi
REPRESENTATIVE Steffano and Tiffany Richichi
REQUEST The applicant is proposing an approximately 180 foot-long 4 foot solid wood fence with 1.5 Ft Lattice
addition in the front and side yards of the residential property. The fence is proposed to be total of 5.5 feet in height, which requires that a Use Permit be
secured through the City of Susanville Planning
Commission and must undergo Architectural Site
Plan Review.

ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO 103-411-008
PARCEL SIZE 7,440 sq. ft.

LOCATION 705 Court St., Susanville, CA. 96130
EXISTING ZONING The parcel is zoned: UBD (Uptown Business District).

SURROUNDING ZONING North: UBD (Uptown Business District).

South: UBD (Uptown Business District), R-3 (A)
(Duplex and Triplex Residential).

East: UBD (Uptown Business District).

West: Public Facilities
SURROUNDING LAND USE Residential/Public Facilities

GENERAL PLAN

DESIGNATION
Mixed Use

ENVIRONMENTAL

DETERMINATION
The proposed project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
section 15301.

COMMENTS RECEIVED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS:

Project materials were distributed on January 7, 2025, via email.

1. Building Department: No Comment

2. Fire Department: No Comment.

3. Police Department: No Comment.

4. Public Works Department: No Comment.

5. Susanville Sanitary District: No Comments. .

6. Lassen Municipal Utility District: No comments.

7. Caltrans District 2: No comments, not applicable due to project location.

ANALYSIS:

The applicant is proposing the installation of an approximately 180-foot-long, four-foot-tall solid wood fence with a 1.5-foot lattice addition in the front and side yards of the property at 705 Court St. The proposed fence would have a total height of 5.5 feet, which exceeds the standard fence height permitted in the UBD Uptown Business District and therefore requires approval of a Use Permit and Architectural and Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission. The subject property has a land use designation of Mixed Use and is located in the UBD Uptown Business District zoning district. The parcel is approximately 7,440 square feet in size and is identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 103-411-008-000.

The project site is located adjacent to a public facilities use and is situated on a corner lot. The proposed fence has been evaluated to ensure it does not encroach into the required vision clearance area or create a traffic safety hazard at the intersection, consistent with Susanville Municipal Code §12.24.050. Maintaining adequate sight distance at the intersection is particularly important due to the presence of small children and potential pedestrian activity in the surrounding area.

The proposed fence is intended to provide security, define property boundaries, and enhance the aesthetic character of the property. The design, consisting of solid wood with an open lattice top, maintains visual permeability while providing functional screening and a finished appearance. The project has been evaluated to determine whether it would be detrimental to or contrary to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City. Staff found no evidence that the project will result in adverse effects on traffic, pedestrian safety, or neighborhood character. Therefore, it can be found that the project satisfies the required findings for Use Permit approval.

Further, the fence is compatible with the scale, design, and character of nearby development. The combination of solid wood and lattice maintains visual interest, complements surrounding structures, and does not create a visually intrusive element and the project can be found to satisfy the required findings for Architectural and Site Plan Review. To ensure compliance with the findings, the Commission may wish to consider adding a condition of approval requiring that the fence be maintained in good physical condition to preserve its appearance and ensure continued compatibility with the neighborhood.

COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENCE:

Property owners were notified within 300 feet of the proposed project and no comments were received in favor or against.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed project is eligible for an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 which provides an exemption for minor alterations, additions, or maintenance of existing structures where there is negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. The project involves the construction of an approximately 180-foot-long, 5.5-foot-tall fence (four-foot solid wood with a 1.5-foot lattice top) in the front and side yards of an existing residential property.

The proposed fence does not alter the primary residential use of the property, does not require significant grading or removal of vegetation, and will not result in adverse environmental impacts such as increased traffic, noise, or land use incompatibility.

Because the project is limited in scope and maintains the existing residential function of the property, it qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA §15301.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Consider approval of a resolution approving the site plan and use permit for the 2.5ft height extension on fencing at 705 Court St along with a condition of approval and finding the project exempt from CEQA.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-1197

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE APPROVING USE PERMIT APPLICATION #25-003 TO ALLOW AN APPROXIMATELY 180 FOOT-LONG 4 FOOT SOLID WOOD FENCE WITH 1.50 FT LATTICE ADDITION IN THE FRONT AND SIDE YARDS OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ON APN 103-411- 008-000 (705 COURT ST.)
WHEREAS, Steffano and Tiffany Richichi submitted a complete application for a Use Permit to allow an approximately 180 foot-long 4-foot solid wood fence with 1.5 Ft Lattice addition in the front and side yards of the residential property WHEREAS, The fence is proposed to be a total of 5.5 feet in height at APN 103-411- 008-000 (705 Court St.); and
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville Zoning Code allows for a fence to exceed three feet in height with the approval of a Use permit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville Zoning Code requires a project that requires a Use Permit to undergo Architectural and Site Plan Review; and WHEREAS, property owners were notified in a 300 ft. radius of the proposed project via USPS mail service, and a legal publication was submitted to the Intermountain News on January 15, 2026 and subsequently published January 21, 2026 and; WHEREAS, the Susanville Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing held during its regular meeting on February 4, 2026, considered both written and oral comments presented concerning the proposed project as required by City Code Section 17.112.20 E.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission makes the following findings:

1. That the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance because the property is designated Mixed Use and located in the UBD Zoning District, which allows for accessory structures such as fences. The project maintains the residential character of the property, does not alter the primary use, and complies with all applicable development standards other than height, which is authorized through this Use Permit.

2. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the subject use, building or facilities applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular use, with the conditions imposed thereon, be detrimental to or contrary to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use and will not be injurious or detrimental to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city because the proposed fence will not negatively affect line of sight safety for the school, neighboring residences, or pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and

3. The architectural and general appearance of the project is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the orderly and harmonious development of the city because the proposed fence utilizes materials, design, and scale that are compatible with surrounding residential development. The lattice addition

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reduces the visual mass of the fence, maintains openness, and preserves sight lines, while the uniform alignment, color, and style are consistent with fencing found elsewhere in the neighborhood. The fence complements the existing streetscape, does not obstruct views or traffic, and, with required maintenance, will remain visually and functionally harmonious with the surrounding properties.

4. The project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to section 15301 which provides an exemption for minor alterations, additions, or maintenance of existing structures where there is negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. The project involves the construction of an approximately 180-foot-long, 5.5-foot-tall fence (four-foot solid wood with a 1.5-foot lattice top) in the front and side yards of an existing residential property. The proposed fence does not alter the primary residential use of the property, does not require significant grading or removal of vegetation, and will not result in adverse environmental impacts such as increased traffic, noise, or land use incompatibility. Because the project is limited in scope and maintains the existing residential function of the property, it qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA §15301.

5. The conditions imposed upon approval of this use are necessary to further the public health, safety, peace comfort and general welfare of the city.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan and Use Permit (UP#25-003) with condition of approval for 705 Court St. in accordance with the site layout plan received on October 17, 2025, and included in the attached staff report, except as modified by the following terms, agreements and conditions contained in this Resolution:

AREA/ SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

1. Fence shall be maintained in good physical condition

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. This Use Permit approval will become null and void if the perimeter fence construction has not begun within one year from the date of adoption of this resolution unless an extension of the life of the permit is approved by the Planning Commission. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request an extension within a reasonable time frame, if needed.

2. Any modifications to the submitted Use Permit proposal after approval by the Planning Commission shall require a new application or a modification to conditions of approval application.

APPROVED:_______________________
Mendy Schuster, Chairperson
Planning Commission
City of Susanville, State of California
ATTEST:_______________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Secretary to the Planning Commission

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The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Susanville, held on the 4th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Secretary to the Planning Commission

COURT ST
S LASSEN ST 20 LOCATION OF EXISTING 4' SOLID WOOD FENCE WITH 1.5' LATTICE TOTAL HEIGHT 5.5' HOUSE GARAGE 705 COURT ST SITE PLAN

Agenda Item No. 10.B.

Standard Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Mike Prettyman, Code Enforcement Officer
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider PC Resolution No. 26-1198, approving use permit application #25-004 to allow a 208 foot-long 2 ft. lattice addition to the top of the existing 6 ft. perimeter fence in the rear and side yards of the residential property on APN 107- 073-019 (457 Prospect Ave.)
Presented By: Mike Prettyman, Code Enforcement Officer
Summary: The applicant is proposing a 208 foot-long 2 ft. Lattice addition to the top of the existing 6 ft perimeter fence in the rear and side yards of the residential property. The fence is proposed to be a total of 8 feet in height, which requires a Use Permit, Site Plan and Architecture Review, and a building permit.

Fiscal Impact: None
Action Requested: Motion to approve PC Resolution 26-1198, approving the site plan and Use Permit 25-004 to allow a six foot fence with a two foot lattice at 457 Prospect with conditions of approval and finding the project exempt from CEQA.

Attachments:

1. UP#2025-004 Staff Report

2. UP#2025-004 Site Plan and Docs

3. UP#2025-004 Approving Reso. PC 26-1198

FILE NO. Use Permit 25-004
2 ft. fence height addition
(with total heights exceeding 6 ft.)

CITY OF SUSANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION

STAFF FINDINGS
February 4, 2026
APPLICANT Travis Krause
OWNER Travis Krause
REPRESENTATIVE Travis Krause
REQUEST The applicant is proposing a 208 foot-long 2 ft.

Lattice addition to the top of the existing 6 ft
perimeter fence in the rear and side yards of the
residential property. The fence is proposed to be a
total of 8 feet in height, which requires a Use Permit, Site Plan and Architecture Review, and a building
permit.

ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO 107-073-019
PARCEL SIZE 8,410 sq. ft.

LOCATION 457 Prospect Ave., Susanville, CA. 96130
EXISTING ZONING The parcel is zoned: R-1 (Single Family Residential District).

SURROUNDING ZONING North: R-1 (Single Family Residential).

South: R-1 (Single Family Residential).

East: R-1 (Single Family Residential).

West: R-1 (Single Family Residential).

SURROUNDING LAND USE Single Family Residential

GENERAL PLAN

DESIGNATION
Single Family Residential

ENVIRONMENTAL

DETERMINATION
The proposed project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
section 15301.

COMMENTS RECEIVED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS:

Project materials were distributed on January 7, 2026, via email.

1. Building Department: Building permit required for fencing sections over 6 feet.

2. Fire Department: No Comment.

3. Police Department: No Comment.

4. Public Works Department: No Comment.

5. Susanville Sanitary District: No Comment.

6. Lassen Municipal Utility District: No Comment.

7. Caltrans District 2: No comments, not applicable due to project location.

ANALYSIS:

The applicant proposes the installation of an approximately 208-foot-long, two-foot lattice addition to the top of an existing six-foot perimeter fence located within the rear and side yards of the residential property, resulting in a total fence height of eight feet. A fence exceeding six feet in height requires approval of a Use Permit and Architectural and Site Plan Review and, if approved, issuance of a building permit. The subject property is zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) with a General Plan land use designation of Single Family Residential. The parcel is approximately 8,410 square feet in area and is located at 457 Prospect Avenue, Susanville, California (APN 107-073-019).

The proposed fence modification has been reviewed to determine whether, under the circumstances of the particular use, it would be detrimental to or contrary to the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or detrimental or injurious to nearby properties or improvements, or to the general welfare of the City. The applicant has indicated that the existing six-foot fence has been insufficient to contain a household dog, resulting in repeated attempts by the animal to jump the fence. The addition of the two-foot lattice increases the effective height of the fence while maintaining an open and visually permeable design. The proposed improvement is intended to enhance on-site safety and animal control and does not introduce impacts such as noise, traffic, or land use incompatibility. Therefore, the proposal will not be detrimental to, or contrary to, the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood or the City, consistent with required findings.

The fence height, design, and materials are consistent with residential fencing found within the neighborhood and are compatible with the character of surrounding development. The lattice component provides a lighter visual appearance at the upper portion of the fence and reduces the massing typically associated with solid fencing of comparable height. The fence will not impede orderly or harmonious development of the neighborhood or the City and the project can be found to satisfy the required findings for Architectural and Site Plan Review. A condition of approval requiring the fence to be maintained in good physical condition may be imposed to ensure long-term compatibility and neighborhood aesthetics.

COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENCE:

Property owners were notified within 300 feet of the proposed project and no comments

were received in favor or against.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The proposed project is eligible for an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 which provides an exemption for the minor alteration, addition, or maintenance of existing structures or facilities where there is negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. The proposed project involves the addition of a two-foot lattice to the top of an existing six-foot residential fence, increasing the fence height to eight feet. This improvement does not expand the use of the property, alter its primary residential function, or result in any significant environmental impacts. The project is limited in scope, maintains the current footprint of the fence, and does not involve new grading, removal of significant vegetation, or changes to traffic, noise, or land use.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Consider adopting resolution approving the site plan and Use Permit 25-004 to allow a six foot fence with a two foot lattice at 457 Prospect with conditions of approval and finding the project exempt from CEQA.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-1198

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE APPROVING USE PERMIT APPLICATION #25-004 TO ALLOW A 208 FOOT-LONG 2 FT.

LATTICE ADDITION TO THE TOP OF THE EXISTING 6 FT PERIMETER FENCE IN THE REAR AND SIDE YARDS OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ON APN 107-073-019 (457 PROSPECT AVE.)
WHEREAS, Travis Krause submitted a complete application for a Use Permit to allow a 208 foot-long 2 ft. lattice addition to the top of the existing 6 ft perimeter fence in the rear and side yards of the residential property on October 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, the fence is proposed to be a total of 8 feet in height at APN 107-073-019 (457 Prospect Ave.); and
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville Zoning Code allows for a fence to exceed 6 feet in height with the approval of a Use permit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville Zoning Code requires a project that requires a Use Permit to undergo Architectural and Site Plan Review; and WHEREAS, property owners were notified in a 300 ft. radius of the proposed project via USPS mail service, and a legal publication was submitted to the Intermountain News on January 15, 2026, and subsequently published January 21, 2026, and; WHEREAS, the Susanville Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing held during its regular meeting on February 4, 2026, considered both written and oral comments presented concerning the proposed project as required by City Code Section 17.112.20 E.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission makes the following findings:

1. That the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance because the property is designated Single Family Residential and located in the R-1 Zoning District, which allows for accessory structures such as fences. The project maintains the residential character of the property, does not alter the primary use, and complies with all applicable development standards other than height, which is authorized through this Use Permit.

2. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the subject use, building or facilities applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular use, with the conditions imposed thereon, be detrimental to or contrary to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use and will not be injurious or detrimental to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city because the proposed fence will not negatively affect line of sight safety for the school, neighboring residences, or pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and

3. The architectural and general appearance of such buildings or structures and grounds are in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the orderly and harmonious development of the city because the proposed fence utilizes materials, design, and scale that are compatible with surrounding residential

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development. The lattice addition reduces the visual mass of the fence, maintains openness, and preserves sight lines, while the uniform alignment, color, and style are consistent with fencing found elsewhere in the neighborhood. The fence complements the existing streetscape, does not obstruct views or traffic, and, with required maintenance, will remain visually and functionally harmonious with the surrounding properties.

4. The project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to section 15301 which provides an exemption for the minor alteration, addition, or maintenance of existing structures or facilities where there is negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. The proposed project involves the addition of a two-foot lattice to the top of an existing six-foot residential fence, increasing the fence height to eight feet. This improvement does not expand the use of the property, alter its primary residential function, or result in any significant environmental impacts. The project is limited in scope, maintains the current footprint of the fence, and does not involve new grading, removal of significant vegetation, or changes to traffic, noise, or land use. Because the project is limited in scope and maintains the existing use of the property, it qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA §15301.

5. The conditions imposed upon approval of this use are necessary to further the public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of the city.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan and Use Permit (UP#25-004) with conditions of approval for 457 Prospect Ave. in accordance with the site layout plan received on October 17, 2025, and included in the attached staff report, except as modified by the following terms, agreements and conditions contained in this Resolution:

AREA/ SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

1. Project shall comply with the 2022 California Building Code, Title 24, for any proposed work requiring a building permit.

2. The proposed fence shall be maintained in good physical condition.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. This Use Permit approval will become null and void if the perimeter fence construction has not begun within one year from the date of adoption of this resolution unless an extension of the life of the permit is approved by the Planning Commission. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request an extension within a reasonable time frame, if needed.

2. Any modifications to the submitted Use Permit proposal after approval by the Planning Commission shall require a new application or a modification to conditions of approval application.

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APPROVED:_______________________
Mendy Schuster, Chairperson
Planning Commission
City of Susanville, State of California
ATTEST:_______________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Secretary to the Planning Commission
The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Susanville, held on the 4th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Secretary to the Planning Commission

Agenda Item No. 10.C.

Standard Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Mike Prettyman, Code Enforcement Officer
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider PC Resolution No. 26-1199, approving use permit application #25-005 to allow a 151 foot-long 6 ft. tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1065 Campbell Rd. (APN 103-113-012-000) and a 116 foot long 6 ft. tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1070 Campbell Rd. (APN 103-112-009-000)
Presented By: Mike Prettyman, Code Enforcement Officer
Summary: The applicant is proposing a 151 foot long 6-foot-tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1065 Campbell Rd and a 116 foot-long 6-foot-tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1070 Campbell Rd. The fences are proposed to be total of 6 feet in height, which requires a Use Permit and architectural site plan review.

Fiscal Impact: None
Action Requested: Motion to approve PC Resolution No. 26-1199, approving the site plan and use permit for 6-foot wrought iron fencing at 1065 and 1070 Campbell St. with a condition of approval and finding the project exempt from CEQA.

Attachments:

1. UP#2025-005 Staff Report

2. UP#2025-005 Site Plan and Docs

3. UP#2025-005 Res. PC 26-1199

FILE NO. Use Permit 25-005
6 foot ornamental iron fence
(with total heights exceeding 5 ft.)

CITY OF SUSANVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION

STAFF FINDINGS
February 4, 2026
APPLICANT Todd Wedlake
OWNER Todd and Diana Wedlake
REPRESENTATIVE Todd Wedlake
REQUEST The applicant is proposing a 151 foot long 6-foot-tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1065
Campbell Rd and a 116 foot-long 6-foot-tall black
ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1070
Campbell Rd. The fences are proposed to be total of
6 feet in height, which requires a Use Permit and
architectural site plan review.

ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO 103-113-012 and 103-112-009
PARCEL SIZE 0.4 and 0.7 acres, respectively
LOCATION 1065 & 1070 Campbell Rd., Susanville, CA. 96130 EXISTING ZONING The parcel is zoned: R-1(Single Family
Residential).

SURROUNDING ZONING North: MHP (Mobile Home Park)
South: R-1(Single Family Residential).

East: R-3 (A) (Duplex and Triplex Residential).

West: R-1(Single Family Residential).

SURROUNDING LAND USE Vacant, Residential, Cemetery

GENERAL PLAN

DESIGNATION
Single Family Residential

ENVIRONMENTAL

DETERMINATION
The proposed project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
section 15301.

COMMENTS RECEIVED BY CITY DEPARTMENTS:

Project materials were distributed on January 7, 2026, via email

1. Building Department: No Comment

2. Fire Department: No Comment.

3. Police Department: No Comment.

4. Public Works Department: No Comment.

5. Susanville Sanitary District: No Comments.

6. Lassen Municipal Utility District: No comments.

7. Caltrans District 2: No comments, not applicable due to project location.

ANALYSIS:

The applicant is proposing a 151-foot-long, six-foot-tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1065 Campbell Rd and a 116-foot-long, six-foot-tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1070 Campbell Rd. The proposed fences are six feet in height, which exceeds the maximum height allowed by SZC Section 17.96.030(A)1.

SZC Section 17.96.030(B)4 allows fences to exceed the maximum permitted height with approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Susanville Planning Commission.

The subject properties are zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) and have a land use designation of Single Family Residential pursuant to the City of Susanville General Plan 1990–2010. The property located at 1065 Campbell Rd. is approximately

0.4 acres and the property located at 1070 Campbell Rd. is approximately 0.7 acres. (APNs 103-113-012-000 and 103-112-009-000, respectively).

The proposed fences have been reviewed to determine whether they will, under the circumstances of the particular use, be detrimental to or contrary to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood, or detrimental or injurious to nearby properties or improvements, or to the general welfare of the City. The applicant indicates that the fences are intended to provide security, clearly define property boundaries, and enhance the visual character of the residences. The fences are open ornamental iron, which allows for visibility into and out of the properties, minimizing potential visual obstruction or neighborhood impacts. The height and design of the fences are consistent with decorative fencing found in other portions of the R-1 residential district and will not obstruct traffic sight lines or pedestrian access.

The architectural design and site layout of the fences have been reviewed for consistency with Architectural and Site Plan Review standards. The black ornamental iron design is compatible with the character of the neighborhood, maintains openness in the front yard areas, and complements the scale of the residences and lots. The fences are linear, uniform in height, and visually permeable, which preserves neighborhood aesthetics and sightlines. The project does not interfere with the orderly and harmonious development of the neighborhood or the City and the project can be found to satisfy the required findings for Architectural and Site Plan Review. A condition of approval may require that the fences be maintained in good physical condition to ensure long-term compatibility and neighborhood character.

COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENCE:

Property owners were notified within 300 feet of the proposed project and one comment was received in favor of the proposed project.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

The Project is eligible for an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 which provides an exemption for minor alterations, additions, or maintenance of existing structures where there is negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. The proposed project involves the construction of two six-foot-tall ornamental iron fences within the front yards of 1065 and 1070 Campbell Rd. The fences do not expand the existing residential use of the properties, do not involve significant grading or vegetation removal, and will not result in adverse environmental impacts such as increased traffic, noise, or land use incompatibility. Because the project is limited in scope and maintains the existing residential function of the properties, it qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA §15301.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Consider resolution approving the site plan and use permit for 6-foot wrought iron fencing at 1065 and 1070 Campbell St. with a condition of approval and finding the project exempt from CEQA.

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-1199

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE APPROVING USE PERMIT APPLICATION #25-005 TO ALLOW A 151 FOOT LONG 6- FOOT-TALL BLACK ORNAMENTAL IRON FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD OF 1065 CAMPBELL RD (APN 103-113-012-000) AND A 116 FOOT-LONG 6-FOOT-TALL BLACK ORNAMENTAL IRON FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD OF 1070 CAMPBELL RD (APN 103- 112-009-000)
WHEREAS, Todd Wedlake submitted a complete application for a Use Permit to allow a 151 foot long 6-foot-tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1065 Campbell Rd. and a 116 foot-long 6-foot-tall black ornamental iron fence in the front yard of 1070 Campbell Rd.

WHEREAS, the fences are proposed to be total of 6 feet in height, at APN: 103-113- 012-000 and 103-112-009-000 (1065 & 1070 Campbell Rd.); and WHEREAS, the City of Susanville Zoning Code allows for a fence to exceed three feet in height with the approval of a Use permit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville Zoning Code requires a project that requires a Use Permit to undergo Architectural and Site Plan Review; and WHEREAS, property owners were notified in a 300 ft. radius of the proposed project via USPS mail service, and a legal publication was submitted to the Intermountain News on January 15, 2026, and subsequently published January 21, 2026, and; WHEREAS, the Susanville Planning Commission at a public hearing held during its regular meeting on February 4, 2026, considered both written and oral comments presented concerning the proposed project as required by City Code Section 17.112.20 E.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission makes the following findings:

1. That the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance because the properties are designated Single Family Residential and located in the R-1 Zoning District, which allows for accessory structures such as fences. The project maintains the residential character of the properties, does not alter the primary use, and complies with all applicable development standards other than height, which is authorized through this Use Permit.

2. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the subject use, building or facilities applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular use, with the conditions imposed thereon, be detrimental to or contrary to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use and will not be injurious or detrimental to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city because the proposed fence will not negatively affect line of sight safety for the school, neighboring residences, or pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and

3. The architectural and general appearance of the project is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the orderly and harmonious development of the city because the proposed fence utilizes materials, design, and scale

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that are compatible with surrounding residential development. The black ornamental iron design reduces the visual mass of the fence, maintains openness, and preserves sight lines, while the uniform alignment, color, and style are consistent with fencing found elsewhere in the neighborhood. The fence complements the existing streetscape, does not obstruct views or traffic, and, with required maintenance, will remain visually and functionally harmonious with the surrounding properties.

4. The Project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 which provides an exemption for minor alterations, additions, or maintenance of existing structures where there is negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. The proposed project involves the construction of two six-foot-tall ornamental iron fences within the front yards of 1065 and 1070 Campbell Rd.

The fences do not expand the existing residential use of the properties, do not involve significant grading or vegetation removal, and will not result in adverse environmental impacts such as increased traffic, noise, or land use incompatibility. Because the project is limited in scope and maintains the existing residential function of the properties, it qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA §15301.

5. The conditions imposed upon approval of this use are necessary to further the public health, safety, peace comfort and general welfare of the city.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan and Use Permit (UP#25-005) with conditions of approval for 1065 & 1070 Campbell Rd. in accordance with the site layout plan received on November 10, 2025, and included in the attached staff report, except as modified by the following terms, agreements and conditions contained in this Resolution:

AREA/ SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

1. Fence shall be maintained in good physical condition

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. This Use Permit approval will become null and void if the perimeter fence construction has not begun within one year from the date of adoption of this resolution unless an extension of the life of the permit is approved by the Planning Commission. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request an extension within a reasonable time frame, if needed.

2. Any modifications to the submitted Use Permit proposal after approval by the Planning Commission shall require a new application or a modification to conditions of approval application.

APPROVED:_______________________
Mendy Schuster, Chairperson
Planning Commission
City of Susanville, State of California
ATTEST:_______________________
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Secretary to the Planning Commission

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The foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Susanville, held on the 4th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Secretary to the Planning Commission

Agenda Item No. 13.A.

Finance Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Jolene Arredondo, Deputy City Manager
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: Consider Resolution No. 26-6508, authorizing the Finance Director to increase the Memorial Park Fire Restoration budget by $60,000 for engineering services for Frank Ernaga Ballfield Grandstand engineering, design, and project administration services Presented By: Jolene Arredondo, Deputy City Manager
Summary: The City currently has an agreement with NST Engineering for oncall engineering services and has received an estimate for engineering services for the grandstand rebuild, which includes necessary surveys, preliminary site and grandstand designs, consulting during bid process and construction supervision. City staff has submitted the cost estimate to insurance for preliminary review and has received approval to move forward.

Fiscal Impact: $60,000 reimbursable through insurance claim process Action Requested: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-6508, authorizing the Finance Director to increase the Memorial Park Grandstand Fire Restoration budget by $60,000 for engineering services for Frank Ernaga Ballfield Grandstand engineering, design, and project administration services
Attachments:

1. 26-6508

2. NST Cost Estimate

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-6508

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE

AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO INCREASE THE MEMORIAL PARK FIRE RESTORATION BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR ENGINEERING

SERVICES RELATED TO THE MEMORIAL PARK GRANDSTAND REBUILD WHEREAS, on July 5, 2025, a fire occurred at Memorial Park and engulfed the grandstand structure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville has a current agreement with NST Engineering for on-call engineering services; and
WHEREAS, NST Engineering has provided a quote for surveying, inspection, design, construction supervision and project related services for the grandstand rebuild; and WHEREAS, a project budget has been created but does not have adequate capacity for professional services and requires an increase of $60,000 to accommodate for NST Engineering services; and
WHEREAS, the quote provided by NST Engineering has been reviewed and approved as a reimbursable expense through the City’s insurance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby authorizes the Finance Director to increase the Memorial Park Fire Restoration project budget by $60,000 to accommodate engineering, design and related project administration.

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 4th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:__________________________
Margaret Long, City Attorney

NST ENGINEERING
1495 Riverside Drive • Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5173 • FAX (530) 257-6272
Brian Morrish, R.C.E.

Jeffery A. Morrish, R.C.E.

Vernon H. Templeton, R.L.S.

December 11, 2025

COST ESTIMATE
FOR

ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR

CITY OF SUSANVILLE

MEMORIAL PARK

GRANDSTANDS REBUILD
Topography Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,200 Field Inspection to Measure Existing Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500 Meetings with Clients (est of 5, $500 / mtg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,500 Preliminary Site Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000 Preliminary Grandstand Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,000 (Including 3D rendering)
Site Improvement Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,000 Working Drawings and Structural Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25,000 Consulting During Bid Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000 Construction Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,000 Lower Floor Design and Plans for Storage and Changing Area . . . $ 3,000 Prints ($3.00 / sheet). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500 Not to Exceed $ 55,000
Deposit Required . . . . . . . . . $ 5,000
Cost estimate is based on rebuilding Memorial Park Ballfield Grandstands (±2,200 sf) with ADA accessibility and potential lower floor storage room and changing room for umpires.

Agenda Item No. 13.B.

Standard Review
Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Jolene Arredondo, Deputy City Manager
Action Date: February 4, 2026
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 the continuation of emergency action to remediate fire damage at the Memorial Ball Park.

Attachments:

None

Agenda Item No. 14.A.

Susanville City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: February 4, 2026
Subject: Department Reports - Police Department
Presented By: Allen Sobol, Acting Public Safety Chief
Summary: The Police Department will provide an update during the meeting.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Action Requested: Information Only.

Attachments:

None

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