Susanville City Council
Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – 4:30 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Mayor Schuster called the meeting to order at 4:30PM.
Council Members in attendance: Schuster, Miller, Parrish & Hibbitts
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, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller, Council Member Gerry Hibbitts
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.
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 4:31PM to discuss the item(s) below.
A. Public Employment - pursuant to Government Code §54957
1. City Manager - Evaluation
4. Return to Open Session: (recess if necessary)
Council Member Bortle entered the Council Chambers at 5:00PM • Reconvene in open session at 5:00 PM
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation
• Report any changes to agenda
Chandra Jabbs, Acting City Manager, stated that prior to meeting in closed, the Council approved the agenda as presented.
• Report any action out of Closed Session
stated that direction was provided to staff with no reportable action taken. • 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.
Cameron Monohan, SPOA, voiced their concern with the future leadership of the Police Department and requested transparency and an update on the Public Safety Chief appointment.
John Chan, SHINE, presented a packet of papers related to the update they would like to see at the Susanville Skate Park, including information related to meetings and the free grant writing services being provided. He stated that he just needed confirmation from the city that the grant writer can work with 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 Patrick Parrish
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller, Council Member Gerry Hibbitts
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
6.A. Minutes of the City Council August 19, 2026 regular meeting.
6.B. Vendor and Payroll Warrants
7. Public Hearings:
8. Council Discussion/Announcements:
Council Member Bortle provided a land acknowledgment statement.
9. New Business:
9.A. Consider Resolution No. 26-6568, Authorizing the Acting Public Works Director to Submit a Request to the Lassen County Transportation Commission for Allocation of Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Funds in the amount of $514,308 for local streets and roads purposes.
Erik Edholm, Acting Public Works Director, provided an explanation of the item and requested council approval of Resolution No. 26-6568.
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, Council Member Gerry Hibbitts
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
9.B. Consider Resolution No. 26-6569, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreemeent with B.E. Gibbions for Implementation and Management of the City's Cross-Connection Control Program
Mr. Edholm provided an explanation of the item and requested Council approval of Resolution No. 26-6569.
MOVER: Council Member Patrick Parrish
SECONDER: Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller
AYES: Mayor Mendy Schuster, Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller, Council Member Gerry Hibbitts
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
The City Council recessed at 5:30PM to convene as the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission convened at 5:30PM. All members present.
10. Planning Commission :
10.A. *PUBLIC HEARING* Consider PC Resolution No. 26-1204, approving Use Permit 26-002 to allow a church in the Uptown Business Zoning District located at 814 Cottage Street
Mayor Schuster recused herself from this item due to a conflict.
Mayor pro tem Miller opened the public hearing at 5:31PM.
Mr. Edholm provided an explanation of the item and requested the Planning Commission's approval of PC Resolution No. 26-1204.
Mayor pro tem Miller closed the public hearing at 5:41PM.
MOVER: Council Member Gerry Hibbitts
SECONDER: Council Member Curtis Bortle
AYES: Council Member Patrick Parrish, Council Member Curtis Bortle, Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Miller, Council Member Gerry Hibbitts
NAYS: None
RESULT: Passed
The Planning Commission adjourned at 5:41PM.
The City Council reconvened at 5:41PM.
11. Susanville Community Redevelopment Agency:
12. Susanville Municipal Energy Corporation:
13. Continuing Business:
14. City Manager's Reports:
Ms. Jabbs requested information on the October 21st meeting as both the Mayor and Mayor pro tem will not be in attendance as they will be at a LAFCo conference. It was the consensus to move forward with the meeting as scheduled.
15. Future Council Items:
15.A. Future Council Items
Council Member Bortle would like to have the Skatepark discussion soon since it appears that the grant cycle is coming to a close and we could lose the option. Hibbitts and Parrish agreed.
Mayor Schuster requested quarterly reports for all meetings to be placed on the Council Discussion/Announcements section of the agenda. Staff to work with the Mayor to create a schedule. Agreed.
16. Adjournment:
Adjourned at 5:42PM.
• The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on September 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk Mendy Schuster, Mayor
Approved on: September 16, 2026