City of Portola- Agenda - Regular Meeting

Mayor Pat Morton • Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy • Councilmember Bill Powers • Councilmember Leah Turner • Councilmember Mikki Battaglia

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Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments
Discussion Comment
This section is intended to provide members of the public with an opportunity to comment on any subject that does not appear on this agenda. Please note that California law prohibits the City Council from taking action on any matter which is not on the posted agenda, unless it is determined to be an urgency item by the City Council. Any member of the public wishing to address the City Council during “PUBLIC COMMENT” shall first secure permission of the presiding officer, stand; may give his/her name and address to the Clerk for the record. Each person addressing the City Council shall be limited to five minutes ordinarily, unless the presiding officer indicates a different amount will be allotted.
Council Reorganization
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Annually the City Council reorganizes and changes Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem. Consider nominations and make appointments for Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem
City Communications
Discussion Comment View Item
- City Council Communications
- Reports: Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District/Plumas County Sheriff/Northern Sierra Air Quality District.
- Staff Communications
- City Manager Report (Attached)
Consent Agenda
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
These items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The City Council will act upon them at one time without discussion. Any Councilmembers, staff member or interested party may request that an item be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. Additional budget appropriations will require a four/fifths roll call vote.
- Claims - Adopt Resolution No. 2600 authorizing payment of claims for Payroll for the period October 10, 2024 through December 11, 2024 and Accounts Payable for the period of November 14, 2024 through December 11, 2024.
  Total Accounts Payable Claims: $222,920.84
  Total Payroll Claims: $135,496.92
  Total Claims: $358,417.76
- Minutes of the Regular meeting November 13, 2024- Approve the minutes of the Regular meeting from November 13, 2024
Refuse Collection Rate Increase 2025 – Public Hearing for Resolution No. 2601
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
A public hearing will be held to receive public comment on the rate increase. Adopt Resolution No. 2601 for 2025 Refuse Collection Rates.
2024 City Audit
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review the City Audit for the 2023-2024 Fiscal year.
American Rescue Plan Act
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discuss the use of the balance of American Rescue Plan Act funds. Approve the staff recommendations for use of the balance of the funds.
Update the salary schedule in compliance with California Code of Regulations 570.5
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review and approve an updated salary schedule
City Policy on Communication and Engagement Restrictions for Active Legal Matters
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review policy and adopt Resolution No. 2602
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) – Claim of Jason Shaw
- Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
  Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1) – Claim of Lindsey Shaw
Adjournment