City of Portola- Agenda - Regular Meeting

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

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Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
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 three minutes ordinarily, unless the presiding officer indicates a different amount will be allotted.
City Communications
Discussion Comment
- City Council Communications
- Staff Communications/Fire Report/Sheriff's Report/Air Quality Report
- City Manager's 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. 2593 authorizing payment of claims for the period of July 19, 2024 through August 8, 2024.
  
  AP Check Run 46085 – 46141 - $105,236.01
  
  AP UB Deposit Refund Check 46142 - $183.44
  
  AP Void Check 46000 - $100.00
  
  AP Void Check 45951 - $813.00
  
  Payroll Check 17397 – 17407 - $32,962.58
  
  Payroll Remit Check 17408 - $129.03
- Approval of City Council Minutes from the Regular meetings of 2-14-24, 3-13-24 and the Special Meeting of 7-25-24
Consider Approval of a Lot Merger
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
The City received a complete Lot Merger application package for 464 and 452 Cedar Ridge Road, APNs 126-184-016 and 126-184-017, to merge the two contiguous parcels. The application has been reviewed by Dan Bastian, City Engineer (review memo attached) and has been deemed to be complete and in conformance with City Code requirements for a Merger of Contiguous Parcels of Land (Portola Municipal Code Chapter 16.45) and relevant development standards (PMC Chapter 17.16).
Landowner agreement for the Eastern Plumas County Wildfire Protection Project
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review the Landowner agreement and direct the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement
Update to the Pay schedule in compliance with CCR 570.5 for the Community Engagement Officer position
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Consider a name change to the Community Engagement Officer position and update the Pay schedule with the name change and step increases.
Update on City Manager Recruitment
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Receive an update on the progress of the City Manager Recruitment - Discuss the Ad Hoc committee and Council member involvement and the process going forward.
Public Records requests
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review Public records requests and associated costs
Designate Elections Official
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
The Council will consider designating an Elections Official for the General Municipal Election Scheduled to be held on November 5, 2024.
Receive Certification of Insufficient Nominees and Schedule a Special Meeting
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
The Council will receive a Certification of Insufficient Nominees for the General Municipal Election Scheduled to be held on November 5, 2024 and consider scheduling a special meeting to appoint candidates to office.
Backhoe Purchase
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review the quote for the purchase of a backhoe and staff's recommendation.
Adjournment