City of Portola- Agenda - Regular Meeting

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

City Manager Ryan Bonk

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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 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
- 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. 2630. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from November 1st, 2025 through November 28th, 2025 and accounts payable from November 13th, 2025 through December 10th, 2025
  The amount of payroll to be paid is $68,275.89
  The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $248,085.71
  
  The total amount to be paid is $316,361.60
- Minutes
  Adopt the minutes of the November 12, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
Refuse Collection Rate Increase 2026: Public Hearing for Resolution No. 2631
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
A public hearing will be held to receive public comment on the rate increase. Council to consider Resolution No. 2631 for 2026 Refuse Collection Rates.
AR 6425/6426 City of Portola Drinking Water & Waste Water Projects (SAFER) Grant: Authorizing Resolution 2632
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Council to consider Resolution No. 2632.
Water Leak Billing Adjustment Policy & Resolution 2633
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Council to consider Resolution No. 2633
Vacancy on City Council: Review, Interview, and Potential Appointment
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
The City Council will consider appointment to fill the vacancy.
Designation of Labor Negotiator
Discussion Possible Action Comment
The Council will consider designating Jim Murphy as the City’s labor negotiator to negotiate with the City Manager.
Closed Session
Discussion Possible Action Comment
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
  
  City Manager
- Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
  Conference with Labor Negotiator: City designated negotiator - Jim Murphy; Unrepresented employee – City Manager – Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6
Consider Adjustment to the City Manager’s Compensation
Discussion Possible Action Comment
The Council will consider adjusting the City Manager’s compensation.
Adjournment