Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Jim Murphy.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: Mayor Jim Murphy, Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Powers, Councilmember Mikki Battaglia, Councilmember Pat Morton
2. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Mayor Jim Murphy
Public Comments
Josh Hart commented
City Communications
1. City Council Communications
  
  Councilmember Battaglia: Attended Fire Wise Meeting, Board of Supervisors meeting and Lost Sierra Chamber meeting.
  Councilmember Morton: Attended LAFCo meeting
  Mayor Pro Term Powers: Attended LAFCo meeting, Transportation Commission Meeting and Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council.
  Mayor Murphy: Chaired the LAFCo meeting
2. Reports: Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District / Plumas County Sheriff / Northern Sierra Air Quality
  
  Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District: No Report
  Plumas County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Hermann provided information of 159 incidents in Portola made up of criminal cases, follow ups, traffic stops, medical & fire calls and public assists. Discussed several incidents of theft in Portola and reminded public to be vigilant and add more security to homes such as cameras.
  Council and Sergeant Hermann discussed the high traffic and speeding in the A15 area.
  Northern Sierra Air Quality: The free green waste disposal for City residents ends on Friday, 10/24/25. Curbside bins will be picked up on the 29th as this marks the end of the season for this program. Northern Sierra Air Quality district office is moving.
  Intermountain Disposal ignited their green waste pile last week as there was a favorable window of northeastern winds.
3. Staff Communications
  
  Finance Officer Scarlett discussed that the audit is complete. The audit is a clean audit. The findings will be presented at the 11/12/25 council meeting. The State Controllers Street Report is finished.
4. City Manager Report
  
  City Manager Bonk provided an update regarding the Councilmember vacancy. Two applications have been received and that another Facebook post will be uploaded next week to encourage community members to apply. Pavement on bridge is expected to be completed this week. Trunk or Treat is taking place this Saturday.
Consent Agenda
1. Claims:
  Adopt Resolution No. 2627. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from September 20th, 2025 through October 3rd, 2025 and accounts payable from October 9th, 2025 through October 22nd, 2025
  The amount of payroll to be paid is $33,445.84
  The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $221,311.39
  
  The total amount to be paid is $254,757.23
2. Minutes
  Adopt the minutes of the October 8, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Pat Morton motioned to approve. Councilmember Mikki Battaglia seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Jim Murphy Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Pat Morton
Grizzly Lake CSD: Potential Intertie Project & City Participation
City Manager presented staff report and provided a historical overview of previous discussions with Grizzly Lake CSD going back to 2008. City Attorney Gross and Financial Officer Scarlett also participated in discussion with Council. Grizzly Lake CSD General Manger provided report explaining the current staffing challenges. GHD Engineer Teresa Garrison, hired by the state water board, provided a brief overview of her current role with Grizzly Lake CSD. State Water Board representative Tara Ouitavon joined the discussion via zoom and provided an overview of the SAFER program which focus on prioritizing failing water systems.
City Council directed staff to review draft reimbursement agreement and present findings to the Council for consideration of the project with Grizzly Lake CSD.
Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Powers motioned to approve. Councilmember Pat Morton seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Jim Murphy Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Pat Morton
Modify the regular meeting dates for November and December
City Council voted in favor of canceling the November 26th and December 24th meetings.
Councilmember Mikki Battaglia motioned to approve. Councilmember Pat Morton seconded the motion.

The motion passed with the following vote:
  4   In Favor      0   Opposed
  0   Abstained      0   Absent      0   Recused
Adjournment
The Regular Meeting of the Portola City Council adjourned at 7:51pm