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
- 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
- City Council Communications
- Reports:Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District/ Plumas County Sheriff/Northern Sierra Air Quality Report
- Staff Communications/Public Engagement Officer/City Attorney
- Interim City Manager's Report - PRA 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. 2595 authorizing payment of claims for the period of August 23, 2024 through September 12, 2024
  AP CHK RUN 46161 – 46201 - $241,168.35
  
  PAYROLL CHK 17420 – 17429 - $27,215.43
  
  PAYROLL REMIT CHECK 17430 - $129.03
  TOTAL CLAIMS $268,512.81
- Minutes- Approval of the City Council Minutes from August 14, 2024, August 21, 2024 and August 28, 2024
Plumas Crisis Intervention and Resource Center
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Receive a report from Executive Director Kate Rahmeyer
Consider finalizing the CDBG Forgivable Loan for the property at 165 and 1856 Ridge Street.
Bridge Update
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Receive an update on meetings with Caltrans, MGE and the City regarding funding and steps to move forward. Discuss public involvement in the process including contact with legislators.
Wastewater Funding options
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Discuss the options of a two-phase approach for a potential sewer grant versus grant and loan funding.
Amendment to the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District Asset Transfer Agreement
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review and approve the amendment to the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District Asset transfer agreement.
Beckwourth Peak Repeater transfer of lease
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Review and approve the agreement to transfer the lease for the Beckwourth Peak Repeater from the City of Portola to the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District.
Discuss outreach for Highway 70 lane reassignment project
Discussion Possible Action Comment
Update the Council and the public on plans for a Public meeting regarding the possible lane reassignment/restriping on Highway 70
Adjournment