Susanville City Council
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – 4:30 PM
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 4:30PM.
Council Members Present: Bortle, Hibbitts, Parrish, Miller & Schuster
1. Approval of Agenda: (Additions and/or Deletions)
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Hibbitts, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
2. Public Comment Regarding Closed Session Items (if any): No public comment.
The Council convened in closed session at 4:30PM to discuss the following items:
A. Public Employment - pursuant to Government Code §54957
1. City Manager Recruitment
2. Acting City Manager - Evaluation
4. Return to Open Session:
• Reconvene in open session at 5:08PM
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation
• Report any changes to agenda
Chandra Jabbs, Acting City Manager, stated that prior to convening in closed session, the council approved the agenda as presented.
• Report any action out of Closed Session
Kelsey Walsh, attorney, stated that council met in closed session to discuss the abovementioned items. She continued that Mayor Schuster and Mayor pro tem Miller were appointed to participate on ad hoc committee for the city manager recruitment for the purpose of determining the composition of the interview panels.
• Awards or Presentations by the City Council
5. Business from the Floor:
Jim McCarthy, public member, provided information on various properties and shared his concerns regarding the properties and leadership.
John Chan, ShineSusanville, reintroduced himself to the current council and Shine’s thoughts on the expanding of the skatepark area to include a basketball court, concrete ping pong, etc.
He requested direction from Council on how to bring the item back.
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk, read an email received by Karen Oranges of eXp Realty, requesting the Council waive the $10,900 in penalty fees and release the lien associated with 17 Orange Street.
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 June 17, 2026 regular meeting
6.B. Vendor and Payroll Warrants
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Hibbitts, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
7. Public Hearings - No business
8. Council Discussion/Announcements:
Council Member Bortle offered a Land Acknowledgement Statement.
9. New Business:
9.A. Consider Resolution No. 26-6553, approving the Unrepresented Employee List with associated salaries and the amended Approved Position List Ms. Whitlock provided an explanation of the item and requested council approval of Resolution No. 26-6553. Motion to approve with the additional changes as presented including the updating of Range 928 C being $18.41 and not $18.45 as listed.
MOVER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Hibbitts, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
9.B. Consider Resolution No. 26-6554, Approving a budget increase for payment of completed insurance-reimbursable restoration work related to the Memorial Ballpark Grandstand Fire Claim
Jolene Arredondo, Deputy City Manager, provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 26-6554.
MOVER: Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Council Member Hibbitts, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
10. Susanville Community Redevelopment Agency - No business
11. Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation - No business
12. Continuing Business:
12.A. Discussion Regarding Emergency Work Associated with the Failure of the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) at Well 3 on Johnstonville Road Chandra Jabbs, Acting City Manager, provided an update of the item and requested council approval to extend the emergency item.
MOVER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
SECONDER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
13. City Manager's Reports:
Ms. Jabbs inquired about the Council's availability for the next meeting due to the Lassen County Fair. It was the consensus of the Council to hold the July 15, 2026, meeting as scheduled.
14. Future Council Items:
14.A. Future Council Items
Council Member Parrish requested a discussion item regarding the skatepark at Memorial Park. All members agree.
15. Adjournment:
Adjourn at 5:30PM
• The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on July 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Approved on: ___________________