Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Pat Morton.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Mayor Pat Morton
2. Roll Call
  
  Present: Mayor Pat Morton, Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy, Councilmember Bill Powers, Councilmember Leah Turner, Councilmember Mikki Brown
  
  Staff Present: Interim City Manager - Susan Scarlett
Public Comments
CITY COMMUNICATIONS
1. City Council Communications / Committee Reports
  
  Councilmember Brown reported on graffiti that she saw on the Riverwalk that was cleaned up quickly by Public Works.
  Councilmember Powers reported that he attended the Transportation Commission meeting and Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council.
  Councilmember Turner - no report
  Mayor Pro Tem Murphy attended a lengthy SCORE meeting where insurance costs for the upcoming year were discussed.
  Mayor Morton attended the Transportation Commission meeting and the Gravel Grinder
2. Staff Communications / Fire Report / Sheriff's Report / Air Quality Report
  
  Mayor Morton gave a Fire Report for the 4 Districts that will become the new Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District. The number of medical calls and fires for the total of the districts which was 47 Regular and 8 Fire calls.
  Mikki Brown from Air Quality gave a report that the Plumas County Fire Safe Council shut down the Biomass Project due to economic issues. 12 homes received 2 chords of firewood each under the Firewood Project and there are 5 pending deliveries. The free Greenwaste program at the transfer station was over on June 25th but they do have vouchers left for curbside green waste pickup.
3. City Manager's Report
  
  Interim City Manager Scarlett reported the following:
  -Scarlett gave an update on Lost and Found Gravel Grinder – there were 969 racers and the City received $12,412.50 in camping fees.
  -Dan Bastian, Todd Roberts and Interim City Manager Scarlett went to Richard Johnson’s to look at the drainage. Dan Bastian thought it had held up well and was going to review some property lines and will get back to us. We will contact Mr. Johnson at that point.
  – The street sweeper broke down on commercial street but has been fixed. It might be on its last legs but Public works will repair it as long as possible.
  -The Loss control grant funds provided by SCORE have been rolled over to 24-25 and there are specific projects already in the works for that funding
  -Scarlett reported that AT&T sent a letter regarding rural areas and telephone service. AB 2797 has been introduced
Consent Agenda
1. Claims- Adopt Resolution No. 2583 authorizing payment of claims for the period of June 13th, 2024 though June 26, 2024.
  Accounts Payable: $94,926.11
  Payroll: $26,291.06
  Total: $121,217.17
  AP Check Run #45967 – 46000
  AP Special Check #45966
  AP Deposit Refund Check #46001
  AP Voided Checks: #45906,55922
  Payroll Check Run #17341 – 17343
  Payroll Remittance Check #17344
2. Approval of the City Council Minutes from 6-12-2024
Mayor Morton corrected item B. on the Consent Agenda. The items should read "Approval of the City Council minutes from 6-12-24 as amended". Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Bill Powers.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
Renew State of Emergency Proclamation Councilmember Bill Powers motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Mikki Brown.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
City Manager and Community Engagement Officer recruitment
The City Council received an update from the Ad Hoc committee and from Leslie Chrysler on the recruitment efforts for City Manager. At this time no candidates are being interviewed. The position will be posted again and the City will be looking for a broader range of advertising options. The City Council gave direction to increase the salary range to a range of $120,000 to $160,000. Mayor Pro-tem Murphy said that some of the SCORE cities are looking for City Managers and all are having the same situation.
Interim City Manager Scarlett reported on the recruitment efforts for the Community Engagement Officer. The City has applicants to interview and initial interviews will be conducted during the second week of July.
GANN Limit, Investment Policy, Pay Schedules and CCR 570.5 resolution and Budget Adoption
1. Review and adopt Resolution 2586, Investment Policy
  Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Leah Turner.
  
  The roll call vote:
  
  Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
2. Review and adopt Resolution 2587, Pay schedules and CCR 570.5 compliance
  Councilmember Bill Powers motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Mikki Brown.
  
  The roll call vote:
  
  Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
3. Review and adopt Resolution 2588, GANN appropriations limit
  Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Leah Turner.
  
  The roll call vote:
  
  Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
4. Review and adopt Resolution 2589, adopting the 24-25 City of Portola budget.
  Councilmember Bill Powers motioned to approve. A second was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy.
  
  The roll call vote:
  
  Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
City of Portola Landfill required Agreement and Resolution NO. 2584
Interim City Manager Scarlett discussed the Pledge of Revenue Agreement and Resolution for the City Landfill. Scarlett pointed out that wording on the resolution when the City first received it needed to be changed and CalRecycle was contacted and worked with the City on that change.
She also pointed out that the City sets aside all of the Landfill closure fees annually to be able to meet any obligations regarding the Landfill.
Mayor Pro-Tem Murphy reported that the City insurance pool, SCORE, offers Landfill insurance. Staff will look into that.
Councilmember Leah Turner motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Bill Powers.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
City of Portola Operational Procedures for Purchasing Materials, Supplies, Parts and Equipment and Public Works Improvements update and Resolution NO. 2585 Interim City Manager Scarlett discussed the need for an update to the Purchasing Policy for the City. She explained the changes being made to the policy which included changing the term City Administrator or City Manager, deleting the references to purchase orders and increasing the limits for quotes and bids. Public works project limits stay the same as they are governed by California law. Councilmember Mikki Brown motioned to approve. A second was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
City of Portola and Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District Asset Transfer Agreement The Council considered the Asset transfer agreement between the City of Portola and the new Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District. The agreement was passed with the effective date of June 30, 2024 and two minor changes. Councilmember Bill Powers motioned to approve. A second was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Pat Morton Aye Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Bill Powers Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Mikki Brown
Adjournment
Mayor Morton adjourned the meeting at 6:46 PM