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
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
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. 2603 authorizing payment of claims for Payroll for the period December 28, 2024 through January 10, 2025 and Accounts Payable for the period of December 26th, 2024 through January 10th, 2025.
  Total Accounts Payable Claims: $184,806.65
  Total Payroll Claims: $32,249.57
  Total Claims: $217,056.22
  Voids- 46662
- Minutes of the Regular meeting January 8th, 2025- Approve the minutes of the Regular meeting from January 8th, 2025
Participation in Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Staff report prepared by Senior Planning Consultant Karen Downs.
Council direction to staff.
Portola Youth and Tobacco: Smoke Free High County Presentation
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Staff met with Regina Martinez on 12/10/2024 to discuss the topic. The request was made to present before City Council.
Regina Martinez from Smoke Free High Country will present to the Council concerning tobacco retailer licensing.
Council direction to staff.
Bank Account Signature Authorization and Removal
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Staff proposes that the Council take action on the following pertaining to bank account signature authorization for the City's Plumas Bank Account ending in 8288:
Add: Ryan Bonk- City Manager
Remove: Jon Kennedy- Previous City Manager
Agreement for Professional Services: TCE Solutions Inc.
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Staff has prepared the attached report for the draft agreement for professional services. The services being considered are Senior Code Enforcement Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Resolution 2604- Adopting Rules of Decorum for Public Meetings
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review Resolution 2604 Adopting Rules of Decorum for Public Meetings

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 2604
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
  Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) , Threat of Litigation, One Case.
Adjournment