City of Portola
Agenda

Regular Meeting
June 12, 2024 06:00 PM
35 Third Ave, Portola, CA 96122
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 Mayor Pat Morton • Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy • Councilmember Bill Powers • Councilmember Leah Turner

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City Council welcomes you to its meetings which are regularly held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. Your interest and participation is encouraged and welcome.

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  1. Call to Order

    • Pledge of Allegiance

    • Roll Call

  2. Public Comments
    DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
    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.
  3. CITY COMMUNICATIONS
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    • City Council Communications Including Committee Reports

    • Staff Communications / Fire Report / Sheriff's Report / Air Quality Report

    • City Manager's Report

  4. Consent Agenda
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    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. 2580 authorizing payment of claims for the period of  April 25th, 2024  though May 8th, 2024.

      Accounts Payable: $123,898.55

      Payroll: $26,177.73

      Total: $150,076.28

      AP Check Run #45841 – 45876


      Payroll Check Run #17341 – 17343

      Payroll Remittance Check #17344 



    • Approval of the City Council Minutes for 5-22-24

  5. Fill City Council Vacancy
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

    The City has received two letters of interest for the vacant City Council seat. The Council will review letter/s of interest in the vacant City Council seat and interview the two potential Council members. Consider appointment of a Council member to serve until the General Election.

    • Mayor appointments for Integrated Waste Management Board and Community Development committee
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

      An appointment to the Integrated Waste Management Board was postponed from the April 24th Council meeting. In addition, with the Council member resignation there is an opening on the Community Development Committee. 

      The Integrated Waste Management Task Force meets in Quincy in coordination with Plumas County typically once a quarter. The bylaws state that the City is to appoint two members (one regular and one alternate). There is no requirement for elected officials or staff as community members are also appointed. Two appointments are needed.

      The Community Development Committee meets intermittently to discuss community development issues and make recommendations to the Council. This Committee should consist of two Council members. One appointment is needed at this time. 

      • Request to the City for funding to support the Big Boy Event July 10, 2024
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        The Feather River Rail Society has submitted a request for funding to help with various aspects of their event. City staff has already met with Union Pacific and the Rail Society and discussed some ways the City can help. 

        Discuss the request, City staff participation and the use of water for the steam engine. 

        • Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2579 General Plan Update
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          PUBLIC HEARING – Receive public comment and consider approval of RESOLUTION NO. 2579, approving the CEQA addendum and City of Portola General Plan 2045.

          • PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

            Receive public comment on the proposed 2024-2025 budget for the City of Portola. Review any changes made to the budget since the budget workshop.

            • Discuss appointing a Hearing Officer for a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit
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              The City currently does not have a Planning commission and the Interim City Manager has a conflict of interest in this matter.
              • Resolution No. 2581 - Calling a general municipal election for the City of Portola
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                A resolution of the City Council to call a general municipal election for the election of 3 City Councilmembers, the City Treasurer, and the City Clerk, as specificized by law, for the November 5th general election

                Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2581

                • Resolution No. 2582 - Requesting consolidation with the County on the election
                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                  A resolution is needed to request consolidation of the City of Portola municipal election with Plumas County's general election on November 5th. 

                  Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 2582

                  • Adjournment