City of Portola- Agenda - Regular Meeting

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

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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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
- 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. 2626. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from September 6th, 2025 through September 19th, 2025 and accounts payable from September 25th, 2025 through October 8th, 2025
  The amount of payroll to be paid is $43,354.79
  The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $121,112.22
  
  The total amount to be paid is $164,467.01
- Minutes
  Adopt the minutes of the September 24, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
Intermountain Disposal - Rate Increase
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review and discuss the proposed 2026 Intermountain Disposal rate increase. Direct staff to commence the Proposition 218 process if appropriate.
City Councilmember Resignation & Filling the Vacancy
Discussion Possible Action Comment
The Council will discuss the resignation of Councilmember Turner. Council will discuss the process to fill the vacancy including how the vacancy will be filled, requirements, and timeline.
Adjournment