Susanville City Council
Special Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – 2:30 PM
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 2:30PM.
Council Members in attendance: Schuster, Brown, Parrish, Bortle, & Miller
1. Approval of Agenda:
MOVER: Council Member Dawn Miller
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
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.
No comments offered.
City Council convened in closed session at 2:32PM to discuss the items below.
A. Public Employment - pursuant to Government Code §54957
1. Public Works Director - Interviews
2. City Manager Recruitment
3. Public Safety Chief
4. Return to Open Session: (recess if necessary)
• Reconvene in open session
The Council reconvened in open session at 3:32PM.
• Report any changes to agenda
Mr. Newton stated that, prior to convening in closed session, the council approved the agenda as presented.
• Report any action out of Closed Session
Mr. Newton stated that direction was provided to staff with no reportable action taken.
5. Adjournment:
Adjourn at 3:33PM.
• The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on May 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM (Open session to start at 5:00PM).
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Approved on: June 3, 2026