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, April 1, 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. A. Public Employment - pursuant to Government Code §54957
1. Public Safety Chief
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 March 18, 2026 regular meeting
6.B. Vendor and Payroll Warrants
7. Public Hearings:
8. Council Discussion/Announcements:
9. New Business:
9.A. Consider Resolution No. 26-6521, approving the temporary closure of River Street from
2 South Fairfield Drive to the entrance to Pat Murphy Little League Park, and South Fairfield Drive from River Street to the Midtown South Alley, in Support of the Susanville Little League Opening Day Parade on April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
9.B. Consider Resolution No. 26-6522, authorizing the Finance Director to increase various fund budgets to facilitate airport, street, park, and water system improvements and operational needs
9.C. Discussion regarding sign regulations (SMC Chapter 17.128)
9.D. Consider Resolution No. 26-6523, approving the Acting Public Works Director to submit a request to the Lassen County Transportation Commission for allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Local Transportation Fund (LTF) monies in the amount of $131,715 for local streets and roads purposes.
9.E. Consider Resolution No. 26-6524, Approving and authorizing the mayor to execute Addendum #2 to the Agreement for Professional Auditing Services with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP
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
14. City Manager's Reports:
14.A. Department Reports - Fire 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 April 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
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.
3 I, Heidi Whitlock, certify that I caused to be posted notice of the regular meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026 in the areas designated on March 26, 2026.
Agenda Item No. 6.A.
Agenda Item
City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Minutes of the City Council March 18, 2026 regular meeting Presented By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Summary: Attached for the Council's review and approval are the minutes of the March 18, 2026 regular meeting.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Action Requested: Motion to recieve and file the minutes of the March 18, 2026 regular meeting.
Attachments:
1. 2026.03.18.cc.min
Susanville City Council
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 4:30 PM
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 4:30PM.
Council Members in attendance: Schuster, Brown, Parrish, Bortle, & Miller.
1. Approval of Agenda:
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
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): Any person may address the City Council at this time upon any subject for discussion during Closed Session.
The City Council convened in closed session at 4:30PM to discuss the items below.
A. A. Public Employment - pursuant to Government Code §54957
1. Public Safety Chief
2. City Manager - Evaluation
4. Return to Open Session:
• Reconvene in open session at 5:00 PM
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation
• Report any changes to agenda
Dan Newton, City Manager, stated that prior to meeting in closed session, the Council approved the agenda as presented, however, item 9A’s resolution required a number and date, which were added and provided for review.
• Report any action out of Closed Session
Mr. Newton stated that no reportable action was taken but Council will reconvene in closed session after following open session.
• Awards or Presentations by the City Council - none
5. Business from the Floor:
Elizabeth Norton, public, voiced her concern regarding the River Trail project. She added that she is under the impression the Council is abandoning the $2.8 million in funding and the
project.
Donna Morelini, public, provided an update to the Council regarding the incident that occurred on the River Trail. She stated that Mr. Newton reached out to her, as did Mayor Schuster, and provided information on what would be occurring on the trail.
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 Patrick Parrish
SECONDER: Council Member Dawn Miller
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
6.A. Minutes of the City Council March 4, 2026, special and regular meetings.
6.B. Vendor and Payroll Warrants
7. Public Hearings:
7.A. Consider Resolution No. 26-6515, approving recordation of a lien for unpaid administrative penalties issued against 1725 Monrovia Street. (APN: 107-156-014- 000)
Mayor Schuster opened the public hearing at 5:12PM.
Mike Prettyman, Code Enforcement Officer, provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 26-6515.
Mayor Schuster closed the public hearing at 5:14PM.
MOVER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
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
7.B. Consider Resolution No. 26-6516, approving recordation of a lien for unpaid administrative penalties issued against 1745 Monrovia Street (APN: 107-156-015- 000)
Mayor Schuster opened the public hearing at 5:15PM.
Mike Prettyman, Code Enforcement Officer, provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 26-6516.
Mayor Schuster closed the public hearing at 5:19PM.
MOVER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
SECONDER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
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
7.C. Consider Resolution No. 26-6517, approving recordation of a lien for unpaid administrative penalties issued against 17 Orange Street. (APN: 107-152-011- 000)
Mayor Schuster opened the public hearing at 5:19PM.
Mr. Prettyman, provided an explanation of the item and requested Council direction Resolution No. 26-6517.
Mayor Schuster closed the public hearing at 5:22PM.
MOVER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
SECONDER: Council Member Dawn Miller
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 Acknowledgement Statement.
9. New Business:
9.A. Consider Resolution No. 26-6520, increasing the General Fund Park Budget to facilitate clean-up efforts along the Susan River Trail corridor and discussion
regarding encampments and unhoused community members within the City of Susanville and vicinity.
Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item and requested Council direction regarding Resolution No. 26-6520.
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.B. Consider Resolution No. 26-6518, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Agreement for Administrative and Operational Services for the Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority
Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item and requested Council direction regarding Resolution No. 26-6518.
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
9.C. Consider Resolution No. 26-6519, approving the Unrepresented Employee List with associated salaries and also approval of the amended Approved Position List Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item and requested Council direction regarding Resolution No. 26-6519.
MOVER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
SECONDER: Council Member Dawn Miller
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
10. Susanville 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 Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item and requested Council direction.
MOVER: Council Member Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
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 - no business
15. Future Council Items:
15.A. Future Council Items
Council Member Parrish requested an item to discuss the level of enforcement on the River Trail. Council Member Bortle requested to make it more inclusive by including the possible annexation of property not owned by the city. Council Member Miller agreed.
Mayor Schuster thanked staff for their efforts on Main Street but requested an item to revisit the sign code in the ordinance to offer clarification for business owners on the requirements. Bortle, Miller, and Brown agreed. She asked the code be included in the item when brought back and also as the first item under new business.
Council Member Parrish also requested a discussion item regarding more patrol around the Little League Field. Miller and Brown agreed.
The Council returned to closed session at 6:09PM to continue discussions.
The Council reconvened in open session at 7:44PM where Mr. Newton stated that direction was provided to staff with no reportable action taken.
16. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:45PM.
• The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on April 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Approved on: ___________________
Agenda Item No. 6.B.
Agenda Item
City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Jenny Galindo, Account Technician II
Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Vendor and Payroll Warrants
Presented By: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director
Summary: Warrants dated March 5,2026 through March 18, 2026 numbered 225976-226067.
Fiscal Impact: Accounts Payable warrants totaling $162,898.09, plus $398,335.10 in Payroll warrants, for a total of $561,233.19.
Action Requested: Motion to file and receive.
Attachments:
1. 03-05-2026
2. 03-12-2026
3. 03-18-2026
CITY OF SUSANVILLE Check Register - Payments by Vendor Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 3/18/2026 - 3/18/2026 Mar 18, 2026 12:50PM 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 03/26 03/18/2026 226067 728 U.S. POSTMASTER UB BILLING WATER 031826 1 7110-430-42-46 POSTAGE 878.86 878.86 03/26 03/18/2026 226067 728 U.S. POSTMASTER UB BILLING GAS 031826 2 7401-430-62-46 POSTAGE 452.75 452.75 Total 031826: 1,331.61 1,331.61
Grand Totals: 1,331.61 1,331.61
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
Agenda Item No. 9.A.
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Submitted By: Marci Rojas, Program Coordinator
Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Consider Resolution No. 26-6521, approving the temporary closure of River Street from South Fairfield Drive to the entrance to Pat Murphy Little League Park, and South Fairfield Drive from River Street to the Midtown South Alley, in Support of the Susanville Little League Opening Day Parade on April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Presented By: Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director Summary:
City Council support is requested for the Susanville Little League Opening Day Parade to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The proposed parade route will begin on South Fairfield Drive, continue onto River Street, and conclude at the entrance to Pat Murphy Little League Park. The event requires the temporary closure of River Street from South Fairfield Drive to the entrance to Pat Murphy Little League Park, as well as the temporary closure of South Fairfield Drive from River Street to the Midtown South Alley, for the duration of the event. The parade is anticipated to begin at 9:00 a.m.
In addition to the requested street closures, Susanville Little League has requested assistance from the Susanville Fire Department to position a ladder truck at the entrance to Pat Murphy Little League Park for the display of an American flag, allowing participants to walk beneath the flag as they enter the park.
Approval of the requested street closures is conditioned upon the Susanville Little League entering into a standard risk transfer agreement with the City and providing special event liability insurance coverage in accordance with the City’s risk pool program recommended coverage limits.
Fiscal Impact: Little League Opening Day Parade: April 18, 2026 Police Department Estimate Costs $420.00
Public Works Dept. Estimate Costs $974.00
Fire Dept. Estimate Costs $813.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $2,207.00
Action Requested: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-6521, approving the temporary closure of River Street from South Fairfield Drive to the
entrance to Pat Murphy Little League Park, and South Fairfield Drive from River Street to the Midtown South Alley, in Support of the Susanville Little League Opening Day Parade on April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Attachments:
1. 2026 Susanville Little League Parade Request
2. 26-6521.final
Susanville City Council
66 N Lassen St.
Susanville, CA 96130
RE: Susanville Little League Parade Request
Mar 4, 2026
Dear Elected Officials of the Susanville City Council,
My name is Megan Silkwood, and I am writing to you on behalf of the local Susanville Little League Board of Directors. Our 2026 season opening day is April 18, 2026, and we are wanting to host another Opening Day Parade to celebrate our local young athletes. We are asking for your help in shutting down the route for our parade. The request will be for a road closure on River St from Fairfield Dr to the Little League Park and additionally would like Fairfield from River St to the alley before Main Street behind Joe's Coffee closed. The parade time will begin at 9:00 am. We should have all the Little League Athletes on the Little League Field no later than 10:30 am.
We would also love to request the Susanville Fire Department's ladder truck to hang the American flag at the top of the driveway to the Little League Park for our athletes to walk under as they enter the park from River Street.
We want to invite all of our City Council Members to attend the Opening Day Ceremonies at the fields starting around 10:30 am on April 18th. If any of these times change, we will immediately let you know.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out - [email protected] Thank you for your consideration,
Megan Silkwood
Vice President
Susanville Little League Board of Directors
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-6521
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE SUPPORTING SUSANVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE’S OPENING DAY PARADE AND APPROVING THE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RIVER STREET FROM SOUTH FAIRFIELD DRIVE TO THE
ENTRANCE TO PAT MURPHY LITTLE LEAGUE PARK AND SOUTH FAIRFIELD DRIVE FROM RIVER STREET TO THE MIDTOWN SOUTH ALLEY, ON APRIL 18, 2026, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.
WHEREAS, City Council support is requested for the Susanville Little League Opening Day Parade to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; and WHEREAS, the parade requires the temporary closure of River Street from South Fairfield Drive to the entrance of the Pat Murphy Little League Park for the duration of the event; and
WHEREAS, the parade also requires the temporary closure of South Fairfield Drive from River Street to the Midtown South Alley for the duration of the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby approves the following:
1. Supports the Susanville Little League Opening Day Parade to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; and
2. Approves the road closure of River Street from South Fairfield Drive to the entrance of the Pat Murphy Little League Park, and South Fairfield Drive from River Street to the Midtown South Alley, on April 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
3. Approval of the temporary street closures is conditioned upon the Susanville Little League entering into a standard risk transfer agreement with the City and providing special event liability insurance coverage in accordance with the City’s risk pool program recommended coverage limits.
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 1st day of April 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.B.
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City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Consider Resolution No. 26-6522, authorizing the Finance Director to increase various fund budgets to facilitate airport, street, park, and water system improvements and operational needs Presented By: Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director Summary: The Public Works Department is requesting a series of budget amendments across multiple funds to address operational needs, infrastructure maintenance, and previously incurred project costs. • Within the Airport Fund, an amendment is required to
facilitate payment of prior invoices for construction
management services performed by C&S Engineers, Inc.
associated with the Taxiway A and Taxiway B projects.
• In the Street Fund, staff is proposing a budget increase for the purchase of a crack sealer to begin an in-house
pavement preservation program, as well as the purchase of a dump truck to support street maintenance and snow
removal operations. The City’s existing fleet is aging and increasingly difficult to maintain, and the purchase of a used truck will allow the City to maintain service reliability ahead of upcoming regulatory requirements related to fleet electrification. A portion of the Street Fund increase will be offset by the transfer of available street mitigation funds, including accrued interest.
• Additional amendments are proposed to address
maintenance needs within other City facilities and
infrastructure. At the tennis and pickleball courts, funding is needed to repair and restore the lighting system, which has been rendered inoperable due to vandalism of the existing coin operated controls. Staff is proposing to install a timer based system and retrofit fixtures with LED lighting to improve reliability and reduce energy usage.
• Within the water system, funding is needed to replace a failed valve actuator at Cady Springs. The actuator is
critical for remote operation of the system through SCADA and helps regulate flows, reduce chlorine usage, and
prevent overflow conditions. Replacement of this
component will restore operational efficiency and reduce
the need for manual site visits.
Collectively, these budget amendments support the City’s ability to maintain critical infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and address both immediate and long term service needs.
Fiscal Impact: Approval of this item will increase expenditures in the Airport Fund (7202) by $21,000, Water Fund (7114) by $12,000, Parks Fund (1011) by $5,200, and Street Fund (2005) by $165,000. A portion of the Street Fund increase will be offset by the transfer of the available street mitigation fund balance of $71,471.88, plus any accrued interest.
Action Requested: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-6522, authorizing the Finance Director to increase various fund budgets to facilitate airport, street, park, and water system improvements and operational needs Attachments:
1. 26-6522
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-6522
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO INCREASE VARIOUS FUND BUDGETS
TO FACILITATE AIRPORT, STREET, PARK, AND WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS AND OPERATIONAL NEEDS
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville maintains and operates critical infrastructure including the municipal airport, streets, parks, and water system; and WHEREAS, the City has received invoices for construction management services performed by C&S Engineers, Inc. related to the Taxiway A and Taxiway B projects at the Susanville Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the tennis and pickleball court lighting system is currently non-operational due to vandalism and requires repair and upgrades to restore service; and WHEREAS, staff is proposing to install a timer-based system and retrofit existing fixtures with energy efficient LED lighting to improve reliability and reduce energy consumption; and
WHEREAS, the valve actuator at the Cady Springs water system has failed and is critical for remote operation of the system to regulate flows, reduce chlorine usage, and prevent overflow conditions; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the valve actuator is necessary to maintain efficient and reliable water system operations; and
WHEREAS, the City currently does not perform routine crack sealing and desires to implement an in-house pavement preservation program to extend the life of its streets; and WHEREAS, the City is in need of a dump truck with a plow to support street maintenance and snow removal operations due to the age and condition of the existing fleet; and
WHEREAS, the City has available street mitigation funds which may be used to support street maintenance and pavement preservation activities; and WHEREAS, there is insufficient budget capacity within the Airport Fund, Water Fund, Parks Fund, and Street Fund to accomplish these necessary improvements and expenditures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby approves and authorizes the Finance Director to:
1. Increase the Airport Fund (7202) budget by $6,000; and
2. Increase the Airport Fund (7201) budget by $15,000; and
3. Increase the Water Fund (7114) budget by $12,000; and
4. Increase the Parks Fund (1011) budget by $5,200; and
5. Increase the Street Fund (2005) budget by $165,000; and
6. Transfer the balance of available street mitigation funds (2010) as of March 31, 2026, including any accrued interest, to the Street Fund (2005), and increase budget as necessary.
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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 1st day of April 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.
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City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Discussion regarding sign regulations (SMC Chapter 17.128) Presented By: Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director Summary: At the March 18, 2026 City Council meeting, staff was directed to bring forward information regarding commercial sign permitting requirements within the city of Susanivlle. Chapter 17.128 of the Susanville Municipal Code regulates signage within the city. The intent of the ordinance is to allow businesses to identify themselves while maintaining a consistent and orderly visual environment. A key objective is to establish uniform standards that apply equally to all businesses, ensuring a level playing field. Another goal of the City is to ensure applicants understand requirements prior to purchasing or installing signage, so businesses do not incur costs for signs that do not comply with City standards.
Recently, code enforcement courtesy notices were issued for unpermitted signs, including banners and other signage types to local businesses. This has raised concerns and highlighted the need for clearer guidance.
Under the current code:
• Sign permits are required unless a sign is specifically exempt (SMC §17.128.140).
• Exempt signs include interior or painted window signs and incidental signs (e.g., “no parking,” “entrance”) without commercial messaging (SMC §17.128.130(B)).
• Commercial banners are defined as a sign and require a permit. (SMC §17.128.040)
• The code regulates permanent signs but does not clearly address temporary commercial signs.
Typical size limits include:
Wall signs:
• C-1: 1 sq ft per lineal foot of building frontage
• C-2/C-3/M: 1.5 sq ft per lineal foot of building frontage
Freestanding signs:
• Up to 100 sq ft (C-1) or 150 sq ft (C-2/C-3/M), 15 ft height Ground signs (small frontage lots):
• Up to 50 sq ft, typically 42 inches in height
Projecting signs:
• Up to 36 sq ft (C-1) or 30 sq ft (C-2/C-3/M)
Sandwich boards (exempt):
• Max 2 ft by 3 ft
The code also allows temporary noncommercial signs (e.g., political signage), which:
• Do not require a permit.
• Require permission from the property owner or tenant in possession.
• Are limited to 32 sq ft on private property.
• In the public right-of-way, are limited to 4 sq ft in size, 3 ft in height, no more than one sign per candidate per 50 feet of roadway frontage.
• Must not obstruct pedestrian or traffic visibility.
• Must be removed within 90 days or after the event.
The code does not currently provide clear standards for temporary commercial signage, such as promotional banners. As a result, businesses may rely on existing signage they see in the community, which may be permitted, nonconforming, or
noncompliant, leading to confusion and the perception of inconsistent enforcement.
Staff is available to assist any business owner or property owner with questions regarding signage requirements prior to installation.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Action Requested: Direction to staff.
Attachments:
1. SMC Chapter 17.128
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Agenda Item No. 9.D.
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City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Consider Resolution No. 26-6523, approving the Acting Public Works Director to submit a request to the Lassen County Transportation Commission for allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Local Transportation Fund (LTF) monies in the amount of $131,715 for local streets and roads purposes.
Presented By: Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director Summary:
The Transportation Development Act provides funding to local agencies through the Local Transportation Fund, which is derived from a portion of statewide sales tax revenues. These funds are administered locally by the Lassen County Transportation Commission and are available to support eligible transportation related activities, including maintenance and rehabilitation of local streets and roads.
The City of Susanville is eligible to request an allocation of Local Transportation Fund monies for qualifying uses. For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the City is requesting $131,715 in funding to support local streets and roads purposes. These funds are typically used to offset costs associated with street maintenance activities such as pavement repair, materials, and related operational expenses.
Approval of this item authorizes the Acting Public Works Director to submit the funding request to the Lassen County Transportation Commission in accordance with program requirements. The requested funds will supplement existing street maintenance efforts and assist the City in maintaining and preserving its roadway network.
Fiscal Impact: Approval of this item will allow the City to receive $131,715 in Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund monies for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to support street maintenance activities.
Action Requested: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-6523, approving the Acting Public Works Director to submit a request to the Lassen County Transportation Commission for allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Local Transportation Fund (LTF) monies in the amount of $131,715 for local streets and roads purposes.
Attachments:
1. 26-6523
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-6523
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE
AUTHORIZING THE ACTING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT A REQUEST TO
THE LASSEN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ALLOCATION OF
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND MONIES
FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act provides funding to local agencies through the Local Transportation Fund, which is derived from a portion of statewide sales tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, the Local Transportation Fund is administered by the Lassen County Transportation Commission and is available for eligible transportation related activities, including maintenance and rehabilitation of local streets and roads; and WHEREAS, the City of Susanville is eligible to request an allocation of Local Transportation Fund monies for qualifying uses; and
WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the City is requesting $131,715 in Local Transportation Fund monies to support local streets and roads purposes; and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to offset costs associated with street maintenance activities, including pavement repair, materials, and related operational expenses; and WHEREAS, submission of the funding request is required in order to receive these funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby approves and authorizes the Acting Public Works Director to submit a request to the Lassen County Transportation Commission for allocation of Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund monies in the amount of $131,715 for local streets and roads purposes.
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 1st day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________
Margaret Long, City Attorney
Agenda Item No. 9.E.
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City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director
Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Consider Resolution No. 26-6524, Approving and authorizing the mayor to execute Addendum #2 to the Agreement for Professional Auditing Services with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP
Presented By: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director
Summary: The City entered into an agreement in 2019 with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP to complete the annual audit of the City's financial statements to remain in compliance with State and Federal reporting, with an extension of 2 years approved in 2024. This extension expires with completing the FY 24/25 audit, after 7 years of services. City staff would like to extend the contract for an additional two years, with an option of a 3rd year in order to keep progressing toward the goal of completing each year's annual audit within 180 days of fiscal year end. GFOA recommends having multi-year contracts with auditing firms for at least 5 years, and remaining with the same audit firm reduces time and costs to continue with the same firm. Audit expenses are increasing by less than 3% annually.
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact for FY 25/26. Audit and other report expenses for the following 3 fiscal years will be budgeted at $43,950, $45,175, and $46,360, respectively.
Action Requested: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-6524, Approving and authorizing the mayor to execute Addendum #2 to the Agreement for Professional Auditing Services with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP Attachments:
1. Addendum #2
2. 26-6524
AGREEMENT FOR AUDITING SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE AND VAN LANT & FANKHANEL, LLP ADDENDUM #2
This Addendum #2 to the Agreement for Auditing Services between the City of Susanville (“City”) and Van Lant & Fankhanel LLP (“Consultant”) dated April 17, 2019, is made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 2026.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, under the Agreement, the Consultant provides the City with auditing services as outlined in the proposal received by the City; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to extend the contract for an additional two years, with an optional third year.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises hereinafter expressed, the parties mutually agree as follows:
1. TERM
This Addendum renews the Agreement for another term of two (2) years, with an option for a third, to complete the auditing services for FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027 (optional FY 2027/2028).
2. PAYMENT
The City agrees to pay the Consultant the following amounts for providing services (Lassen County Air Pollution Control District (LCAPCD) portion to be paid by LCAPCD):
3. FUTURE AMENDMENTS
Parties may, upon their mutual agreement and discretion, choose to amend the Agreement with a separately signed addendum. All prior addendums shall remain in full force and effect unless the new addendum explicitly invalidates the prior addendums.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SUSANVILLE: CONSULTANT
By:
Mendy Schuster Greg Fankhanel
Mayor Partner
City of Susanville Van Lant and Fankhanel, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_________________________ _____________________________ Margaret Long Heidi Whitlock
City Attorney City Clerk
City of Susanville City of Susanville
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-6524
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUSANVILLE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ADDENDUM #2 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES WITH
VAN LANT & FANKHANEL, LLP
WHEREAS, the City of Susanville is required to have an annual audit of its financial statements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that auditing services are best provided Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP; and
WHEREAS, Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP, CPAs have agreed to extend the existing contract for two years, with an option for a third year, to perform auditing services for the City of Susanville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Susanville hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute Addendum #2 to the agreement for professional auditing services for the fiscal years 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028.
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 1st day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________
Margaret Long, City Attorney
Agenda Item No. 13.A.
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City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Jolene Arredondo, Deputy City Manager
Action Date: April 1, 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:
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Agenda Item No. 14.A.
City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Department Reports - Fire Department
Presented By: Allen Sobol, Acting Public Safety Chief
Summary: An update from the Fire Department will be provided at the meeting.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Action Requested: Informational Item.
Attachments:
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Agenda Item No. 15.A.
City Council Agenda Item
Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk
Action Date: April 1, 2026
Subject: Future Council Items
Presented By: Dan Newton, City Manager
Summary: Council may provide direction to staff to bring back items for discussion or action at a future meeting.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Action Requested: Direction to staff.
Attachments:
1. 260401.Future.Items.List
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Request made to have/ask the Honey Lake Valley Recreation Authority perform a full audit of the financials
3/4/2026 Request made to have more of a presence on and to clean up the River Trail 2/18/2026 Request to bring back animal control discussion item 3/4/2026 Request made to bring back a discussion item regarding the homeless population 3/18/2026 Request made to bring back a discussion item regarding the River Trail including the level of enforcement, the possible annexation of property not owned by the city, etc. 3/18/2026
Request made to bring back a discussion item involving the sign code within the City Municipal Code, possible changes and clarification for business owners on requirements as written.
2/18/2026 Request to bring back an item related to Council Members' civic contributions 3/4/2026 completed
1/7/2026 Request for discussion regarding the promoting of City elections. 1/18/2026 completed LAST THREE MONTHS (1/7/2026 to current)
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Council requested - FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS
Completed List Items