Susanville City Council

SUSANVILLE CITY COUNCIL Regular Council Meeting Minutes WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 – 4:30 PM Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Roll Call of Councilmembers Present: McCourt, Stafford, Schuster Absent: Thomas Herrera, Russ Brown 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Stafford; seconded by Schuster to approve. Motion Carried: 3 - 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Schuster Voting Against: None Absent: Herrera, Brown 2. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: No comments. 3. CLOSED SESSION: The City Council convened in Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the following: A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS – pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 1. Firefighter Unit 4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Council reconvened in open session at 5:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation was provided. Dan Newton, City Administrator, stated that the Council met in closed session to discuss the above- mentioned items, that direction was provided to staff but no reportable action was taken. Mayor McCourt offered a Proclamation for Veteran's Day. 5. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Alice Allison, Sacred Heart Church, requested permission for a street closure for a procession on December 10, 2023. Jim McCarthy, public, stated his appreciation with the Council recognizing Veteran's Day. However, he added that the no parking barricades placed on the sidewalk five days prior to the Safe n 'Sane event hurt no less than three local businesses even if they are not in attendance to talk about it and requested that those signs not be placed until absolutely necessary. Joseph Phan, public, proposed strobe lights be placed on crosswalk signs to assist pedestrians safely cross Main Street. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Schuster; seconded by Stafford to approve. Motion Carried: 3 - 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Schuster Voting Against: None Absent: Herrera, Brown

6.A Minutes of the City Council's October 18, 2023 regular meeting. Motion to waive the reading of and approval to receive and file the City Council's October 18, 2023 regular meeting. 231018.min.draft.pdf 6.B Vendor and payroll warrants. Motion to receive and file. 9-28-23.pdf 9-29-23.pdf 10-04-23.pdf 10-13-23.pdf 10-18-23.pdf 10-19-23.pdf 6.C Approve appointment of Susanville Municipal Airport Commissioners. Motion to approve the appointment of William Heyland and Paul Clark for an additional term on the Susanville Municipal Airport Commission. SMAC Clark Letter of Interest.pdf SMAC Heyland Letter of Interest.pdf 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.A Public Hearing to receive comments on the Community Development Block Grant Program- Coronavirus Response Rounds 2 and 3 Grant Project 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00047 City of Susanville Emergency Services Grant activity completion. Receive public comment on grant project completion. No formal City Council action required. Jolene Arredondo, Assistant the City Administrator, provided information on the grant and requested comments or questions on the grant as part of the closeout process. Public Hearing opened and closed at 5:19 p.m. with no comments. 8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Land Acknowledgment Statement and the city's Mission Statement were provided. 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.A Consider Resolution No. 23-6251, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign a contract with Tholl Fence Inc. of Sparks, Nevada for the installation of a security fencing around the Cady Springs Water Tank and authorize the Finance Director to adjust the Water Division budget as necessary. Bob Godman, Public Works Director, offered an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 23-6251. Mr. Newton requested the addition of language to allow Mr. Godman authority to approve change orders up to 10% to which the council agreed. 23-6251.pdf Quote Tholl Fence Inc. Cady Tank Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-6251, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign a contract with Tholl Fence Inc. of Sparks, Nevada for the installation of a security fencing

around the Cady Springs Water Tank and authorize the Finance Director to adjust the Water Division budget as necessary. Moved by Schuster; seconded by Stafford to approve with the addition of language as requested by Mr. Newton. Motion Carried: 3- 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Schuster Voting Against: None Absent: Herrera, Brown 9.B Consider Resolution No. 23-6252, approving the closure of Main Street from Cottage Street to Weatherlow Street on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in support of the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Annual Magical Country Christmas Celebration. Mr. Godman offered an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 23-6252. Kelly Ackley, Chamber of Commerce, added that new sponsors are needed as the cost of fireworks have increased as well as requesting the waiver of additional fees. Mayor McCourt inquired as to whether or not the city budgets for this. Mr. Newton stated that there is a Civic Contribution budget allotted to each Council Member that they can choose to put towards the event. He also added that there are also the fire fees, etc... that are charged to everyone, and he wants to ensure that everyone is charged the same fees. Alice Allison, public, requested the city add to and update their Christmas decorations. Chamber letter of request_2023.pdf 23-6252.pdf Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-6252, approving the closure of Main Street from Cottage Street to Weatherlow Street on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in support of the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Annual Magical Country Christmas Celebration. Moved by Stafford; seconded by Schuster to approve. Motion Carried: 3- 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Schuster Voting Against: None Absent: Herrera, Brown 9.C Consider Resolution No. 23-6253, approving and adopting the revised 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Mr. Godman offered an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 23- 6253. 23-6253.pdf 2020UWMP_Rev20231101.pdf Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-6253, approving and adopting the revised 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Moved by Schuster; seconded by Stafford to approve.

Motion Carried: 3- 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Schuster Voting Against: None Absent: Herrera, Brown 9.D Consider Resolution No. 23-6254, supporting the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot event on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and approving the closure of Riverside Drive from Alexander Avenue to Fairfield Street from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Mr. Godman offered an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 23- 6254. However, he mentioned the event is from 8:00am to 10:00am. 23-6254.pdf COS_TurkeyTrot2023.pdf Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-6254, supporting the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot event on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and approving the closure of Riverside Drive from Alexander Avenue to Fairfield Street from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Moved by Schuster; seconded by Stafford to approve. Motion Carried: 3- 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Schuster Voting Against: None Absent: Herrera, Brown 9.E Consider Resolution No. 23-6255, terminating Airport Ground Lease with Karl and William Gratriex and approving new Airport Ground Lease Agreement with Nicholas and Nicole Dominguez and Lennard and Beverly Patton for Hangar #36 at the Susanville Municipal Airport Mr. Godman offered an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 23-6255, but requested the term be for a period of 10 years based on the owner’s request. Nick Dominguez inquired if there would be an adjustment to the rate as it appeared to be much higher than anticipated at $1.09 per square foot. Mr. Newton stated that staff could look into the rate to ensure it is accurate and suggested the approval subject to confirmation of said rate. 23-6255.pdf Bill of Sale_Gratriex_Dominguez_Patton.pdf Ground Lease #36_Dominguez_Patton.doc Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-6255, terminating Airport Ground Lease with Karl and William Gratriex and authorize Mayor to execute an Airport Ground Lease Agreement with Nicholas and Nicole Dominguez and Lennard and Beverly Patton. Moved by Schuster; seconded by Stafford to approve subject to confirmation that the rate presented in the agreement is correct. Motion Carried: 3- 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Schuster Voting Against: None Absent: Herrera, Brown 10. SUSANVILLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business.

11. SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION: No business. 12. CONTINUING BUSINESS: No business. 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS: 13.A Department Reports Tom Hernandez, Acting Fire Chief, stated that community members will start seeing fire safety items on their Facebook page. Mayor McCourt requested that those items shared by the Fire Department be shared on the SeeClickFix App as well. Mr. Newton announced that, as of 5:00 p.m. tonight, Chief Ryan Cochran has officially retired and introduced Captain Mike Bollinger as Acting Police Chief. Acting Chief Bollinger thanked C&S Waste for all of their support with the Safe 'n Sane event as well as providing some additional updates in the department. Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director, provided information on items happening in the Finance Department as well as an update on the current recruitment within the department. Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk, provided an update on items related to the City Clerk’s office. Ms. Arredondo also wanted to give C&S credit for their assistance with the Leaf Program. Mr. Newton recognized the Chamber of Commerce for their efforts to take on the uptown events. 14. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS: 14.A Future Council Items Mr. Newton provided an explanation of this item and requested Council direction. Council Member Schuster requested an item on the next agenda to use her remaining funds, if any, to assist the Chamber with the fireworks. 231101 Podium Items.pdf 15. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn at 5:43 p.m. ____________________________ Quincy McCourt, Mayor Respectfully submitted by: _______________________________ Approved on November 15, 2023 Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions and/or Deletions) 2. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: 3. CLOSED SESSION: A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS – pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 1. Firefighter Unit 4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: (recess if necessary) Reconvene in open session at 5:00pm Pledge of allegiance Invocation Report any changes to agenda Report any action out of Closed Session Proclamations, awards or presentations by the City Council 5. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Any person may address the 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 five-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's October 18, 2023 regular meeting. 6.B Vendor and payroll warrants. 6.C Approve appointment of Susanville Municipal Airport Commissioners. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.A Public Hearing to receive comments on the Community Development Block Grant Program- Coronavirus Response Rounds 2 and 3 Grant Project 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00047 City of Susanville Emergency Services Grant activity completion 8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: CITY OF SUSANVILLE 66 N. Lassen Street • Susanville CA Quincy McCourt, Mayor Thomas Herrera, Mayor pro tem Kevin Stafford • Mendy Schuster • Russ Brown Susanville City Council Regular Council Meeting • City Council Chambers Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – 4:30 PM

9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.A Consider Resolution No. 23-6251, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign a contract with Tholl Fence Inc. of Sparks, Nevada for the installation of a security fencing around the Cady Springs Water Tank and authorize the Finance Director to adjust the Water Division budget as necessary. 9.B Consider Resolution No. 23-6252, approving the closure of Main Street from Cottage Street to Weatherlow Street on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in support of the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Annual Magical Country Christmas Celebration. 9.C Consider Resolution No. 23-6253, approving and adopting the revised 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. 9.D Consider Resolution No. 23-6254, supporting the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot event on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and approving the closure of Riverside Drive from Alexander Avenue to Fairfield Street from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM 9.E Consider Resolution No. 23-6255, terminating Airport Ground Lease with Karl and William Gratriex and approving new Airport Ground Lease Agreement with Nicholas and Nicole Dominguez and Lennard and Beverly Patton for Hangar #36 at the Susanville Municipal Airport 10. SUSANVILLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business. 11. SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION: No business. 12. CONTINUING BUSINESS: No business. 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS: 13.A Department Reports 14. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS: 14.A Future Council Items 15. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on November 15, 2023 at 4:30PM. 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.net, 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 wheelchair-accessible. I, Heidi Whitlock, certify that I caused to be posted notice of the regular meeting scheduled for November 1, 2023 in the areas designated on October 26, 2023.

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions and/or Deletions) 2. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: 3. CLOSED SESSION: A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATIORS – pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 1. Firefighter Unit 4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: (recess if necessary) Reconvene in open session at 5:00pm Pledge of allegiance Invocation Report any changes to agenda Report any action out of Closed Session Proclamations, awards or presentations by the City Council 5. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Any person may address the 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 five-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's October 18, 2023 regular meeting. 6.B Vendor and payroll warrants. 6.C Approve appointment of Susanville Municipal Airport Commissioners. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.A Public Hearing to receive comments on the Community Development Block Grant Program- Coronavirus Response Rounds 2 and 3 Grant Project 20-CDBG-CV2-3-00047 City of Susanville Emergency Services Grant activity completion 8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: CITY OF SUSANVILLE 66 N. Lassen Street • Susanville CA Quincy McCourt, Mayor Thomas Herrera, Mayor pro tem Russ Brown • Mendy Schuster • Kevin Stafford Susanville City Council Regular Council Meeting • City Council Chambers Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – 4:30 PM 1

9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.A Consider Resolution No. 23-6251, authorizing the Public Works Director to sign a contract with Tholl Fence Inc. of Sparks, Nevada for the installation of a security fencing around the Cady Springs Water Tank and authorize the Finance Director to adjust the Water Division budget as necessary. 9.B Consider Resolution No. 23-6252, approving the closure of Main Street from Cottage Street to Weatherlow Street on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in support of the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Annual Magical Country Christmas Celebration. 9.C Consider Resolution No. 23-6253, approving and adopting the revised 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. 9.D Consider Resolution No. 23-6254, supporting the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot event on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and approving the closure of Riverside Drive from Alexander Avenue to Fairfield Street from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM 9.E Consider Resolution No. 23-6255, terminating Airport Ground Lease with Karl and William Gratriex and approving new Airport Ground Lease Agreement with Nicholas and Nicole Dominguez and Lennard and Beverly Patton for Hangar #36 at the Susanville Municipal Airport 10. SUSANVILLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business. 11. SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION: No business. 12. CONTINUING BUSINESS: No business. 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS: 13.A Department Reports 14. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS: 14.A Future Council Items 15. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Susanville City Council will be held on November 15, 2023 at 4:30PM. 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.net, 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 wheelchair-accessible. I, Heidi Whitlock, certify that I caused to be posted notice of the regular meeting scheduled for November 1, 2023 in the areas designated on October 26, 2023. 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.A Action Item Submitted By: Heidi Whitlock, Administrative Services Action Date: November 1, 2023 SUBJECT: Minutes of the City Council's October 18, 2023 regular meeting. PRESENTED BY: Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk SUMMARY: Attached for the Council’s review are the minutes of the City Council’s October 18, 2023 regular meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to waive the reading of and approval to receive and file the City Council's October 18, 2023 regular meeting. SUSANVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS: 231018.min.draft.pdf 3

SUSANVILLE CITY COUNCIL Regular Council Meeting Minutes WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 – 4:30 PM Mayor McCourt called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. as there was no closed session on this agenda. Roll Call of Councilmembers Present: McCourt, Stafford, Herrera, Schuster, Brown 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Herrera; seconded by Brown to approve. Motion Carried: 5 - 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Herrera, Schuster, Brown Voting Against: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (if any): No business. 3. CLOSED SESSION: No business. 4. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation were provided. Mayor McCourt read and presented a proclamation to recognize Chief Ryan Cochran, for 25 years of service, and to congratulate him on his upcoming retirement. Lassen High School teachers and students of Lassen High School ASB presented the city with the LHS Impact Award. Danny Davidson, Director of Assemblies, provided an explanation of the how someone is selected to receive the Impact Award, typically a teacher, and explained that the City has been chosen to receive this year’s award for their assistance and support of the Main Street Homecoming Parade. 5. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: No business from the floor was presented. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Schuster; seconded by Herrera to approve. Motion Carried: 5 - 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Herrera, Schuster, Brown Voting Against: None 6.A Minutes of the City Council's October 4, 2023 regular meeting. Motion to waive the reading of and approval to receive and file the City Council's October 4, 2023 regular meeting. 231004.min.draft.pdf 6.B Approved Position List Motion to approve approved position list as presented in agenda. 231018 Approved Position List.pdf 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7.A Presentation of the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan for the City of Susanville Water Division. Bob Godman, Public Works Director, provided an explanation of the item and requested direction to staff. 4

Public Hearing opened and closed at 5:17p.m. with no comments. Direction to bring the item back at the next meeting for adoption. 2020UWMP_Rev20231006.pdf 8. COUNCIL DISCUSSION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor McCourt offered the city's Mission Statement and the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 9. NEW BUSINESS: 9.A Consider purchase of Hangar #36 at the Susanville Municipal Airport Provide direction to staff Mr. Godman provided information on the item and requested Council direction. It was the consensus of the council to not purchase the hangar. Hangar Map.pdf Letter of Intent to Sell ROI IF PURCHASED.pdf 9.B Consider Resolution No. 23-6242, Authorizing the Mayor to sign a task order for a Pavement Maintenance and Management Plan for the Susanville Airport and authorize the Finance Director to create a project budget for the Pavement Maintenance and Management Plan. Mr. Godman provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 23-6242 with no further comments from the floor. Task Order 2 - PMMP (2023).pdf 23-6242.pdf Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-6242, Authorizing the Mayor to sign a task order for a Pavement Maintenance and Management Plan for the Susanville Airport and authorize the Finance Director to create a project budget for the Pavement Maintenance and Management Plan. Moved by Schuster; seconded by Herrera to approve. Motion Carried: 5- 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Herrera, Schuster, Brown Voting Against: None 9.C Consider Resolution No. 23-6248, authorizing the submittal of an application, acceptance of an allocation of funds, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation, for an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching grant and authorize the Finance Manager to adjust the Airport budget as necessary. Mr. Godman provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 23-6248 with no further comments from the floor. 23-6248.pdf 5

Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-6248, authorizing the submittal of an application, acceptance of an allocation of funds, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation, for an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching grant and authorize the Finance Manager to adjust the Airport budget as necessary. Moved by Herrera; seconded by Schuster to approve. Motion Carried: 5- 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Herrera, Schuster, Brown Voting Against: None 9.D Consider Resolution No. 23-6249, authorizing the purchase of a precision cut triplex mower for use at the Diamond Mountain Golf Course. Dan Newton, City Administrator, provided an explanation of the item and requested approval of Resolution No. 23-6249. Mayor McCourt inquired as to what amount of funds should be set aside to create a maintenance and equipment replacement plan to which Mr. Newton responded. 23-6249.pdf 2550 Demo Diamond Mountain.pdf Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-6249, authorizing the purchase of a precision cut triplex mower for use at the Diamond Mountain Golf Course Moved by Schuster; seconded by Herrera to approve. Motion Carried: 5- 0 Voting For: McCourt, Stafford, Herrera, Schuster, Brown Voting Against: None 10. SUSANVILLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No business. 11. SUSANVILLE MUNICIPAL ENERGY CORPORATION: No business. 12. CONTINUING BUSINESS: 12.A City Project Priorities Direction to Staff Mr. Newton provided an explanation of the item and requested Council direction, if any. Donna Clark, public, requested that something be done faster regarding code enforcement as her daughter-in-law and granddaughter were forced to leave their home due to the houses next door to them catching on fire. She requested that the city be more diligent. Councilmember Brown requested council support to have Mr. Newton place creating a plan regarding how to spend ARPA funds to reinvest into the community higher on the priority list. Mr. Newton projected that the plan could be brought back at the first meeting in December. However, the recruitments, the policies, and a few others items will be slightly delayed to do so. Mayor pro tem Herrera inquired as to whether or not staff needed anything from the council as he would like to prevent employee burnout. 6

Mr. Newton stated that, organically, the staff we currently have will place pressure on themselves to get things done. He stated that this is a good discussion to have to be transparent on what everyone is working on. 231018_City Priorities List.docx 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS: 13.A Department Reports Information Only. Mr. Godman provided kudos to the fire department for their recent open house event, Ms. Arredondo with her assistance in procuring the new bathroom for Memorial Park and he also stated that his department is running well, as everything is quiet for now. Chief Hernandez provided an update on the open house that happened this weekend. Ms. Arredondo recognized Chief Cochran and reminded everyone about the Safe ‘n Sane Halloween event coming soon. Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk, stated that NextRequest, the public records request platform, is now live and available on the website as well as providing an update on the scheduling of interviews. Chandra Jabbs, Finance Director, provided an update on items within her department. Chief Cochran stated his appreciation for his last 25 years. Mr. Newton also stated his appreciation for Chief Cochran. 14. FUTURE COUNCIL ITEMS: 14.A Future Council Items Mayor McCourt inquired as to whether or not the items from the podium and the future council items could be separated since the future items are heard during the priorities item. Mr. Newton responded that the order of business is codified and it would have to be modified; however, there may be options. For example, stating no business for the future council items. Councilmember Stafford requested council approval to use his discretionary funds to replace some old fixtures at the Lassen County Fairgrounds and stated he would request that the city of Susanville be listed as a sponsor or donation on the fixture. 231018 Items from the Podium.pdf 15. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn at 6:12 p.m. ___________________________ Quincy McCourt, Mayor Respectfully submitted by: _______________________________ Heidi Whitlock, City Clerk 7

AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.B Action Item Submitted By: Alicia Cordova, Administrative Services Action Date: November 1, 2023 SUBJECT: Vendor and payroll warrants. PRESENTED BY: Chandra Jabbs, Finance Manager SUMMARY: Warrants dated September 23, 2023 through October 20, 203 numbered 219448-219457, 219459-219651. FISCAL IMPACT: Accounts Payable vendors warrants totaling $872,110.88, plus $695,037.56 in payroll warrants, for a total of $1,567,148.44. ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to receive and file. SUSANVILLE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM ATTACHMENTS: 9-28-23.pdf 9-29-23.pdf 10-04-23.pdf 10-13-23.pdf 10-18-23.pdf 10-19-23.pdf 8

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CITY OF SUSANVILLE Check Register - Payments by Vendor Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 9/29/2023 - 9/29/2023 Sep 29, 2023 10:17AM 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 09/23 09/29/2023 219507 728 U.S. POSTMASTER UB BILLING WATER 092923 1 7110-430-42-46 POSTAGE 541.36 541.36 09/23 09/29/2023 219507 728 U.S. POSTMASTER UB BILLING GAS 092923 2 7401-430-62-46 POSTAGE 278.88 278.88 Total 092923: 820.24 820.24 Grand Totals: 820.24 820.24 M = Manual Check, V = Void Check 24

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