City of Portola- Agenda - Regular Meeting

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

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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.
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. 2607. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from February 22nd, 2025 through March 21st, 2025 and payment of accounts payable from March 13th, 2025, through April 9th, 2025.
  The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $291,818.43.
  The amount of payroll to be paid is $71,204.40.
  The total amount to be paid is $363,022.83.
- Adopt minutes of the March 12th, 2025 Regular Meeting.
- Adopt minutes for the March 5th, 2025, Special Meeting.
Public Comments - 2025/2026 Budget Preparation
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Receive public comment Relating to the preparation of the 2025/2026 City Budget. Provide direction to staff.
Development Agreement- Annual Review- "Portola Highlands (Woodbridge at Portola)"
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
The City Council will conduct an annual review of the development agreement. Developer to present current status update to the City Council.
Update on "Portola 192"
Discussion Comment
The development agreement has been terminated according to Section 1.3.2 of agreement which states the term of the agreement is for 20 years. The developer intends to submit a formal request to the City outlining their perspective on potential future activities between both parties for the Council to consider at a later date.
Resolution 2608- Opposing Federal Funding & Staffing Cuts
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
The council is being presented with Resolution 2608 "A Resolution of the City Council of Portola opposing the local impacts to forest health and wildfire mitigation that will result from federal funding and staffing cuts to our public lands."
This resolution stands in solidarity with other regional municipalities that have adopted similar resolutions in opposition to the federal funding and staffing cuts.
Adjournment