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 Pat Morton
2. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Mayor Jim Murphy
Public Comments
None
City Communications
1. City Council Communications
  
  Councilmember Morton reported that she has been involved in the Angel Gift program and that she attended the Veteran's Day services on November 11th.
  Mayor Pro Tem Powers reported several interactions with the public regarding the HWY 70 pavement project. He reported that, while the community overall is supportive of the project, the majority of feedback has focused on the disorganization of traffic controls and on Caltrans's lack of communication during the project.
  Mayor Murphy did not have anything to report.
2. Reports: Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District / Plumas County Sheriff / Northern Sierra Air Quality
  
  None
3. Staff Communications
  
  None
4. City Manager Report
  
  City Manager Bonk provided a monthly update on City business.
  Provided an update on the Gulling Street Bridge Rehabilitation project, and that he is working with Caltrans regarding an upcoming underwater dive inspection.
  Discussed the Caltrans Hwy 70 work and the concerns he presented to the Caltrans project manager, such as poor traffic control, lack of communication to residents and businesses, and the issue of construction debris found in a city manhole. Caltrans has agreed to scope and video all City systems affected and will provide a detailed report of findings and any repairs made to resolve the identified issues.
  Reported the Pavement Rehabilitation project on Gulling Street Bridge, South Gulling, Commercial Street, and Riverside is complete.
  Reported the crew replaced a lateral water line on Sierra Street the last week of October to repair a leak.
  Reported staff began trenching the water line along the Riverwalk to allow for the installation of water fountains next spring, which the ARPA Grant is funding.
  Provided an update on the Lake Davis Transmission Line project, and that the State is inspecting the line at the City's request.
  Discussed winter season preparations are underway. Both the Water Treatment Plant and City Parks are winterized. Equipment maintenance is going on, and supplies for the winter season have been ordered.
Consent Agenda
1. Claims:
  Adopt Resolution No. 2629. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from October 4th, 2025 through October 31st, 2025 and accounts payable from October 23rd, 2025 through November 12th, 2025
  The amount of payroll to be paid is $78,279.11
  The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $161,646.64
  
  The total amount to be paid is $239,925.75
2. Minutes
  Adopt the minutes of the October 22, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting.
3. State of Emergency Winter Storms January 27th, 2023
  Plumas County Office of Emergency Services has confirmed that the proclamation can be discontinued.
  Proclaim the termination of the local emergency.
4. Pay Schedules and CCR 570.5
  
  Resolution 2628: Adopting the Pay Schedules and Job Classification in compliance with CCR 570.5
Councilmember Morton requested that the voting of the Consent Agenda be done in two parts. Council voted on A & B and then on items C & D.
Councilmember Pat Morton motioned to approve. Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Powers seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Jim Murphy Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Pat Morton Absent Councilmember Mikki Battaglia
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Audit
Finance Officer Scarlett reviewed the city audit for the 2024-2025 Fiscal year. The city audit was an
unqualified audit also known as a clean audit. City Manager Ryan Bonk thanked Finance Officer Scarlett for
all the work she did on this years audit.
Mayor Jim Murphy motioned to approve. Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Powers seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Jim Murphy Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Pat Morton Absent Councilmember Mikki Battaglia
Adjournment
The Regular Meeting of the Portola City Council adjourned at 6:30pm