Agenda packet — Portola City Council, May 24, 2023

Resolution No. 2546 May 24, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 2546

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTOLA

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD
APRIL 27, 2023 THROUGH MAY 24, 2023.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CHECK NUMBERS: 44841– 44914

PAYROLL
CHECK NUMBERS: 17248 – 17254

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Portola has been fully advised that all such claims and demands are legal obligations of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has fully considered the claims and money demands and payment thereof as set forth below and in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $182,871.19
PAYROLL: $59,726.34
TOTAL: $242,597.53
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all claims and demands represented are just and proper and legal demands or claims against the City of Portola, and the payment of any such demands is approved and authorized.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES: _______________________
NOES:________________________
ABSTAIN: ____________________
ABSENT: ____________________
Bill Powers, Mayor
ATTEST:

Jason Shaw, Deputy City Clerk
I, Jason Shaw, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Portola, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council at the City of Portola Regular meeting thereof held on May 24th, 2023.

Jason Shaw, Deputy City Clerk
5/09/2023 10:37 AM DIRECT PAYABLES CHECK REGISTER PAGE: 1 PACKET: 00225 AP RUN 5.10.2023
VENDOR SET: 01 CITY OF PORTOLA **** CHECK LISTING ****
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS

CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME TYPE DATE DISCOUNT AMOUNT NO# AMOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 000010 RENO PAINT MART INC
I-202305041249 SNOW VEH REPAIR R 5/10/2023 179.23 044841 179.23 000017 JENSEN PRECAST
I-202305041240 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS R 5/10/2023 4,965.68 044842 4,965.68 000018 CINTAS
I-202305091279 FIRST AID SUPPLIES R 5/10/2023 74.83 044843 74.83 0005 AIRGAS, INC.

I-202305041265 ACETLENE/OXYGEN R 5/10/2023 244.61 044844 244.61 0008 ALWAYS ANSWER
I-202305041253 800 NUMBER R 5/10/2023 67.29 044845 67.29 0015 AMERIGAS
I-202305041262 SS FIRE HALL PROPANE R 5/10/2023 369.50 044846 369.50 0015 AMERIGAS
I-202305041263 LDWTP PROPANE R 5/10/2023 484.36 044847 484.36 0015 AMERIGAS
I-202305041264 NS FIREHALL PROPANE R 5/10/2023 798.62 044848 798.62 0021 AT&T
I-202305091281 800 EMER LINE R 5/10/2023 4.41 044849 4.41 0022 AT&T
I-202305041259 LONG DISTANCE CHARGES R 5/10/2023 44.82 044850 44.82 0023 AT&T CALNET 3
I-202305041257 SCADA LDWTP R 5/10/2023 74.09 044851 74.09 0031 BECKWOURTH FIRE DISTRICT
I-202305091280 FIRE SERVICES R 5/10/2023 39,361.97 044852 39,361.97 0046 CASHMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
I-202305041244 EQUIP LEASE R 5/10/2023 6,742.37 044853 6,742.37 0052 CITY OF PORTOLA
I-202305041273 CITY WATER/SEWER BILLS R 5/10/2023 2,191.94 044854 2,191.94 *VOID* 044855 VOID CHECK V 5/10/2023 044855 **VOID**
5/09/2023 10:37 AM DIRECT PAYABLES CHECK REGISTER PAGE: 2 PACKET: 00225 AP RUN 5.10.2023
VENDOR SET: 01 CITY OF PORTOLA **** CHECK LISTING ****
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS

CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME TYPE DATE DISCOUNT AMOUNT NO# AMOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0078 ENCOMPASS
I-202305041260 XEROX COPIES R 5/10/2023 131.42 044856 131.42 0083 FEATHER PUBLISHING COMPANY,IN
I-202305041266 VISITORS GUIDES R 5/10/2023 1,045.00 044857 1,045.00 0086 FOLCHI LOGGING & CONSTR., INC.

I-202305041248 CONTRACT SNOW REMOVAL R 5/10/2023 2,700.00 044858 2,700.00 0090 GRAINGER
I-202305041251 SEWER EQUIP REPAIR R 5/10/2023 375.22 044859 375.22 0101 HUNT & SONS, INC.

I-202305091278 CITY FUEL CHARGES R 5/10/2023 3,119.49 044860 3,119.49 0103 IEDA
I-202305041254 LABOR RELATION CONSULTING R 5/10/2023 245.30 044861 245.30 0105 INTERMOUNTAIN DISPOSAL
I-202305041239 ARPA R 5/10/2023 17,658.82 044862 17,658.82 0118 KANSAS LIFE INSURANCE CO
I-202305041261 EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE R 5/10/2023 69.54 044863 69.54 0133 LIBERTY UTILITIES
I-202305041274 CITY ELECTRIC BILLS R 5/10/2023 7,506.57 044864 7,506.57 0141 MCI MEGA PREFERRED
I-202305041256 800 LONG DISTANCE CHARGES R 5/10/2023 43.09 044865 43.09 0148 NAPA SIERRA
I-202305041270 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES R 5/10/2023 356.06 044866 356.06 0153 NEVADA SMALL ENGINES
I-202305041241 EQUIP REPAIR R 5/10/2023 4,936.75 044867 4,936.75 0154 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GLOVES
I-202305091283 SEWER TESTING R 5/10/2023 887.63 044868 887.63 0155 NSAQMD
I-202305041250 ENGINE PERMIT R 5/10/2023 160.94 044869 160.94 0157 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
I-202305091276 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES R 5/10/2023 192.90 044870 192.90 5/09/2023 10:37 AM DIRECT PAYABLES CHECK REGISTER PAGE: 3 PACKET: 00225 AP RUN 5.10.2023
VENDOR SET: 01 CITY OF PORTOLA **** CHECK LISTING ****
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS

I-202305041245 WATER/SEWER LINE REPAIR R 5/10/2023 1,322.00 044876 1,322.00 0195 RAIN FOR RENT
I-202305091282 SEWER EQUIP LEASE R 5/10/2023 6,716.25 044877 6,716.25 0218 SILVER STATE ANALYTICAL
I-202305041242 WATER/WASTEWATER TESTING R 5/10/2023 3,759.00 044878 3,759.00 0227 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I-202305041258 SIGNALS & LIGHTING R 5/10/2023 519.79 044879 519.79 0231 SUCCEED.NET
I-202305041267 WEB HOSTING R 5/10/2023 67.85 044880 67.85 0233 SUNRISE ENVIRONMENTAL
I-202305041243 SEWER MAINT R 5/10/2023 2,216.78 044881 2,216.78 0239 THATCHER , INC
I-202305041237 CHEMICALS R 5/10/2023 19,294.26 044882 19,294.26 0246 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC
I-202305041272 SB2 GRANT INCODE R 5/10/2023 132.52 044883 132.52 0253 US BANCORP
I-202305091284 CITY CREDIT CARD CHARGES R 5/10/2023 724.61 044884 724.61 0256 USA BLUE BOOK
I-202305041246 WATER/SEWER MACH & EQUIP R 5/10/2023 2,117.58 044885 2,117.58 5/09/2023 10:37 AM DIRECT PAYABLES CHECK REGISTER PAGE: 4 PACKET: 00225 AP RUN 5.10.2023
VENDOR SET: 01 CITY OF PORTOLA **** CHECK LISTING ****
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS

CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME TYPE DATE DISCOUNT AMOUNT NO# AMOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0260 VERIZON WIRELESS
I-202305041271 LDWTP DATA PLAN R 5/10/2023 108.15 044886 108.15 0264 WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY
I-202305041238 WATER MATERIALS & SUPPLIE R 5/10/2023 4,264.67 044887 4,264.67 0269 XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES
I-202305041255 COPIER LEASE R 5/10/2023 268.13 044888 268.13 * * B A N K T O T A L S * * NO# DISCOUNTS CHECK AMT TOTAL APPLIED REGULAR CHECKS: 47 0.00 156,959.67 156,959.67
HANDWRITTEN CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
PRE-WRITE CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
DRAFTS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
VOID CHECKS: 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
NON CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
CORRECTIONS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
BANK TOTALS: 48 0.00 156,959.67 156,959.67
5/09/2023 10:37 AM DIRECT PAYABLES CHECK REGISTER PAGE: 5 PACKET: 00225 AP RUN 5.10.2023
VENDOR SET: 01 CITY OF PORTOLA **** CHECK LISTING ****
BANK: ALL
** REGISTER GRAND TOTALS *
* * T O T A L S * * NO# DISCOUNTS CHECK AMT TOTAL APPLIED REGULAR CHECKS: 47 0.00 156,959.67 156,959.67
HANDWRITTEN CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
PRE-WRITE CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
DRAFTS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
VOID CHECKS: 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
NON CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
CORRECTIONS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
REGISTER TOTALS: 48 0.00 156,959.67 156,959.67
** POSTING PERIOD RECAP **

FUND PERIOD AMOUNT
-----------------------------------------
100 5/2023 70,073.54CR
207 5/2023 5,260.16CR
208 5/2023 16,031.08CR
215 5/2023 1,086.14CR
710 5/2023 23,828.66CR
720 5/2023 39,175.56CR
730 5/2023 1,504.53CR
===========================================
ALL 156,959.67CR
TOTAL ERRORS: 0 TOTAL WARNINGS: 0
5/18/2023 10:12 AM DIRECT PAYABLES CHECK REGISTER PAGE: 1 PACKET: 00231 AP RUN 5.24.2023
VENDOR SET: 01 CITY OF PORTOLA **** CHECK LISTING ****
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS

I-202305181304 ACETLENE/OXYGEN R 5/24/2023 237.50 044892 237.50 0015 AMERIGAS
I-202305181301 NS FIREHALL PROPANE R 5/24/2023 631.65 044893 631.65 0015 AMERIGAS
I-202305181302 POOL PROPANE R 5/24/2023 976.01 044894 976.01 0023 AT&T CALNET 3
I-202305181307 SCADA LDWTP R 5/24/2023 70.05 044895 70.05 0035 BRADY INDUSTRIES
I-202305181292 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES R 5/24/2023 563.99 044896 563.99 0048 CBC COMPANIES-FACTUAL DATA
I-202305181308 UB CREDIT CHECKS R 5/24/2023 17.50 044897 17.50 0062 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.

I-202305181286 CODE ENFORCEMENT R 5/24/2023 4,160.00 044898 4,160.00 0086 FOLCHI LOGGING & CONSTR., INC.

I-202305181293 SNOW DAMAGE REPAIR R 5/24/2023 332.48 044899 332.48 0090 GRAINGER
I-202305181290 SEWER SUPPLIES R 5/24/2023 18.90 044900 18.90 0105 INTERMOUNTAIN DISPOSAL
I-202305181299 REFUSE COLLECTION R 5/24/2023 140.04 044901 140.04 0111 JEFFERSON SUPPLY COMPANY
I-202305181296 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES R 5/24/2023 58.96 044902 58.96 0136 MANHARD CONSULTING
I-202305181310 PLANNING SERVICES R 5/24/2023 320.00 044903 320.00 5/18/2023 10:12 AM DIRECT PAYABLES CHECK REGISTER PAGE: 2 PACKET: 00231 AP RUN 5.24.2023
VENDOR SET: 01 CITY OF PORTOLA **** CHECK LISTING ****
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS

CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME TYPE DATE DISCOUNT AMOUNT NO# AMOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0154 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GLOVES
I-202305181289 WATER/SEWER MATERIALS R 5/24/2023 90.89 044904 90.89 0159 OFFICE DEPOT
I-202305181295 OFFICE SUPPLIES R 5/24/2023 158.05 044905 158.05 0174 PLANWEST PARTNERS
I-202305181300 FEASIBILITY STUDY R 5/24/2023 4,626.59 044906 4,626.59 0209 SIERRA BOOSTER
I-202305181303 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE R 5/24/2023 50.00 044907 50.00 0218 SILVER STATE ANALYTICAL
I-202305181291 WATER/WASTEWATER TESTING R 5/24/2023 1,024.00 044908 1,024.00 0234 SUPERIOR POOL PRODUCTS, LLC
I-202305181288 POOL EQUIP REPAIR R 5/24/2023 167.24 044909 167.24 0235 SUSAN SCARLETT
I-202305181298 ACCOUNTNG SERVICES/REIMBURSE R 5/24/2023 5,284.72 044910 5,284.72 0260 VERIZON WIRELESS
I-202305181305 CITY CELL PHONES R 5/24/2023 281.49 044911 281.49 0260 VERIZON WIRELESS
I-202305181306 CITY LANDLINES R 5/24/2023 564.32 044912 564.32 0269 XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES
I-202305181309 COPIER LEASE R 5/24/2023 268.13 044913 268.13 1 G TRIMMING SERVICES
I-202305181294 TREE REM R 5/24/2023 200.00 044914 200.00 * * B A N K T O T A L S * * NO# DISCOUNTS CHECK AMT TOTAL APPLIED REGULAR CHECKS: 26 0.00 25,911.52 25,911.52
HANDWRITTEN CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
PRE-WRITE CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
DRAFTS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
VOID CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
NON CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
CORRECTIONS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
BANK TOTALS: 26 0.00 25,911.52 25,911.52
5/18/2023 10:12 AM DIRECT PAYABLES CHECK REGISTER PAGE: 3 PACKET: 00231 AP RUN 5.24.2023
VENDOR SET: 01 CITY OF PORTOLA **** CHECK LISTING ****
BANK: ALL
** REGISTER GRAND TOTALS *
* * T O T A L S * * NO# DISCOUNTS CHECK AMT TOTAL APPLIED REGULAR CHECKS: 26 0.00 25,911.52 25,911.52
HANDWRITTEN CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
PRE-WRITE CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
DRAFTS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
VOID CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
NON CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
CORRECTIONS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
REGISTER TOTALS: 26 0.00 25,911.52 25,911.52
** POSTING PERIOD RECAP **

FUND PERIOD AMOUNT
-----------------------------------------
100 5/2023 13,779.70CR
207 5/2023 650.00CR
208 5/2023 6,382.01CR
215 5/2023 250.00CR
710 5/2023 2,035.33CR
720 5/2023 2,406.57CR
730 5/2023 407.91CR
===========================================
ALL 25,911.52CR
TOTAL ERRORS: 0 TOTAL WARNINGS: 0
1 City of Portola
Minutes
Regular Meeting
April 26, 2023 06:00 PM
35 Third Ave Portola 96122
https://www.cityofportola.com/

COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Bill Powers • Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton • Councilmember Stan Peiler • Councilmember Leah Turner • Councilmember Jim Murphy

1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Bill Powers.

A. Pledge of Allegiance
Lead by Mayor Bill Powers
B. Roll Call

Present: Mayor Bill Powers, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton, Councilmember Stan Peiler, Councilmember Leah Turner
Staff Present: Interim City Manager - Jon Kennedy, Deputy City Clerk - Jason Shaw, Financial Officer - Susan Scarlett (remotely), City Attorney - Steve Gross (remotely), City Council Vacancy Applicant - Jim Murphy

2. Public Comments
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.

Tracey Ferguson, Plumas County Planning Director, left a public comment that explained Plumas County had $400,000 for micro-enterprise loans though the CARES ACT. Guidelines would be released on May 1st, applications are due by July 31st.

3. CITY COMMUNICATIONS
A. City Council Communications / Committee Reports
Councilmember Leah Turner: Nothing to Report
Councilmember Stan Peiler: Attended the latest Plumas County Transportation Committee meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton: Attended the latest LAFCo meeting.

Mayor Bill Powers: Attended the latest LAFCo meeting. The latest budget summary was discussed and efforts are being made to reduce costs. The City of Portola contributes 50% of the funding to LAFCo while having only 10% of the population of Plumas County. Attended the Airport Commission meeting.

He wanted to note that the green waste day for the City of Portola should be sometime in June.

Finally, he participated in a trip, funded by a grant from Naked Whales Research, that took disadvantaged kids to Fort Bragg for the weekend to study marine mammals and how humans impact the environment.

B. Staff Communications / Fire Report / Sheriff's Report / Air Quality Report No communications from staff. No Fire report. No Sheriff's report. No Air Quality report. 2 C. City Manager Report
Ramping up community clean up program with a focus on the North side of town. California OES and FEMA visited on Wednesday to assess the damage caused by the 2023 winter storms. The full extent of the damage from the storms is currently unknown. Attended the Solid Waste Task Force meeting and remotely attended the Plumas County Board of Supervisors meeting.

4. Consent Agenda
A. Claims- Adopt Resolution No. 2545 authorizing payment of claims for the period of March 23, 2023 though April 26, 2023Accounts Payable: $324,185.52Payroll: $56,569.67Total: $380,755.19AP Special Check #44744AP Check Run #44745– 44837AP Refund Checks #44838 – 44840Payroll Check Run #17244 – #17247 Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Stan Peiler.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor 0 Opposed
0 Abstained 0 Absent
Councilmember Leah Turner asked for clarification on why consulting fees were higher this month verse the previous month. Interim City Manager Jon Kennedy clarified that the consultants didn't work as many days last month as this month. No public comments.

B. Minutes - Approval of Minutes from March 22nd, 2023 Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Stan Peiler.

The motion passed with the following vote:
4 In Favor 0 Opposed
0 Abstained 0 Absent
No comments.

5. Appointment
Motion to appoint Jim Murphy to fill the vacancy on the City Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Leah Turner.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton Aye Councilmember Stan Peiler Aye Councilmember Leah Turner

6. City Council Reorganization / Oath of Office
Deputy City Clerk Jason Shaw administered the Oath of Office to Jim Murphy. The City Council made no other changes to the organization of the City Council and will select committee appointments at a later date. No public comments.

7. Renew State of Emergency Proclamation
Interim City Manager Jon Kennedy explained this needed to be renewed in order to continue the City's state of emergency. It's the same state of emergency proclamation that was presented before. No public comments.

Councilmember Stan Peiler motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Leah Turner.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton Aye Councilmember Stan Peiler Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Jim Murphy

8. Discussion about Virtual Meetings
Councilmember Leah Turner expressed that she wanted to go back to regular meetings only.

Councilmember Stan Peiler stated he still wanted to continue to broadcast the meeting virtually but to disallow public comments from online. The City Council then discussed the pros and cons on the different ways the Council could take comments from the public.

City Attorney Steve Gross provided guidance on the ways public meetings could be conducted under the Brown Act, including if Councilmembers wanted to attend remotely. 3 Josh Hart and Lindsey Shaw from the public commented that they would prefer things we left as they were.

Cal and Leslie Chrysler from the public commented that they were in favor of allowing only those in person for the City Council meetings to leave public comments.

Motion to continue to broadcast the City Council meetings over audio and video but during the meeting only those in person will be allowed to comment publicly.

Councilmember Leah Turner motioned to approve. A second was made by Councilmember Stan Peiler.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton Aye Councilmember Stan Peiler Aye Councilmember Leah Turner Aye Councilmember Jim Murphy

9. Plumas County 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Plan Process Informational Briefing #2 Plumas County Planning Director Tracey Ferguson gave the second presentation of the Plumas County wildfires long-term recovery process informational briefing.

10. Public Comment – 2023/2024 Budget Preparation
Financial Officer Susan Scarlett explained that this was the second opportunity for the public to comment on the City's budget. There were no public comments.

Financial Officer Susan Scarlett asked the City Council how much the LAFCo budget would be. Mayor Bill Powers said he could not recall the exact amount but it was between $49,000 and $50,000.

11. Adjournment
Mayor Bill Powers adjourned the meeting at 7:42 PM
1 City of Portola
Minutes
Special Meeting
May 17, 2023 03:30 PM
35 Third Ave Portola 96122
https://www.cityofportola.com/

COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Bill Powers • Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton • Councilmember Stan Peiler • Councilmember Leah Turner • Councilmember Jim Murphy

1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 pm by Mayor Bill Powers.

A. Roll Call

Present: Mayor Bill Powers, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton, Councilmember Stan Peiler, Councilmember Leah Turner, Councilmember Jim Murphy
Staff Present: Interim City Manager - Jon Kennedy, Deputy City Clerk - Jason Shaw, Financial Officer - Susan Scarlett, Director of Public Works - Todd Roberts

2. Public Comments
Sheriff Todd Johns made a public comment about a threat that was made towards the Middle School in Portola. They identified the individual who made the call and there is no outstanding threat to the school or community.

Carol Mero made a public comment in opposition to a proposal by Hat Creek Construction to open a temporary asphalt plant near Delleker.

3. Mayor Committee Appointments
Mayor Bill Powers reorganized the Council committee appointments.

Councilmember Leah Turner was added to the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Committee.

Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton was made a permanent member of the Plumas County LAFCo Commission.

Councilmember Jim Murphy was made an alternate member.

Mayor Pro Tem Pat Morton replaced Councilmember Stan Peiler on the Transportation Commission.

Councilmember Jim Murphy replaced Interim City Manager Jon Kennedy on SCORE.

Councilmember Leah Turner was added to the Emergency Services Policy Committee.

Councilmember Jim Murphy was added to the Finance Administration Committee.

Councilmember Stan Peiler was added to the Infrastructure Committee.

Councilmember Jim Murphy was added to the Fire Department Advisory Committee.

4. 2023/2024 Budget Workshop
Financial Officer Susan Scarlett reviewed the draft budget in detail at the workshop. It was noted that the insurance rate numbers would change in the budget as there was a large increase in some insurance rates. Add on items were reviewed and the
Council was asked which items should be included in the draft budget going forward. All items on the Add On list were approved including a 7.125% COLA adjustment for employees.

5. Adjournment
Mayor Bill Powers adjourned the meeting at 6:04 PM
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