Susanville City Council
Special Council Meeting Minutes
Friday, June 26, 2026 – 1:00 PM
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 1:00PM.
Council Members in attendance: Schuster, Brown, & Miller
Absent: Bortle & Parrish
1. Approval of Agenda: (Additions and/or Deletions)
MOVER: Council Member Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
2. Return to Open Session: (recess if necessary)
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation
• Report any changes to agenda
• Awards or Presentations by the City Council - Presentation recognizing service to the City.
Mayor Schuster introduced Breyden Coma, from Senator Dahle's office, who presented Dan Newton, outgoing City Manager, with a proclamation for his public service.
Mayor Schuster presented Russ Brown with a plaque for his almost 40 years of public service with the City, with the last four being on the City Council.
Mayor Schuster also presented Dan Newton with a plaque for his 20 years of public service with the City.
3. Business from the Floor: No comments.
4. Council Discussion/Announcements:
Mayor Schuster thanked Mr. Newton for his dedication and his wife for her support through the years as she knows how common the late night and weekend calls occurred.
5. City Manager's Reports:
Mr. Newton shared that it will be a change for him but stated that it is a good opportunity for the City and Council to gain a new, refreshed perspective. He added that he and his wife would be returning in their retirement as Susanville is home and shared that everyone would be missed.
6. Future Council Items: No new items.
7. Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn at 1:12PM.
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown
SECONDER: Council Member Dawn Miller
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Mayor Pro Tem Russ Brown, Council Member Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
• The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on July 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Approved on: July 15, 2026