1 City of Portola
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
February 25, 2026 06:00 PM
35 Third Ave, Portola, CA 96122
https://www.cityofportola.com/
https://zoom.us/j/3583067836
Mayor Bill Powers • Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia • Councilmember Jim Murphy • Councilmember Pat Morton • Councilmember Lauren Miller
City Manager Ryan Bonk
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
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1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2 2. Public Comments
Discussion Comment
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 five minutes ordinarily, unless the presiding officer indicates a different amount will be allotted.
3. City Communications
Discussion Comment
A. City Council Communications
B. Reports: Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District / Plumas County Sheriff / Northern Sierra Air Quality
C. Staff Communications
D. City Manager Report
4. Consent Agenda
Discussion Possible Action Comment 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.
A. Claims:
Adopt Resolution No. 2640. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from January 24th, 2026 through February 6th, 2026 and accounts payable from February 12th, 2026 through February 25th, 2026
The amount of payroll to be paid is $34,301.44
The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $21,294.58 The total amount to be paid is $55,596.02
B. Minutes
Adopt the minutes of the February 11th, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
5. Ratify Agreement for Law Enforcement Services
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Staff to present report on the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services. Plumas County Sheriff
3 Hermann to discuss draft agreement with Council. Council to consider ratifying agreement.
6. Resolution 2641: Lot Line Adjustment with Plumas County Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Staff to present attached staff report. Council to consider adoption of Resolution 2641.
7. Adjournment
Resolution No. 2640 February 25th, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2640
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTOLA
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 24th, 2026, THROUGH FEBRUARY 6th, 2026, AND ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE FROM
FEBRUARY 12th, 2026, THROUGH FEBRUARY 25th, 2026
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.
Check Nos: Amount
47859 - 47886 $21,294.58
47809, 47306, 47316, 37318 VOID
Total Accounts Payable $21,294.58
Payroll:
1/24/2026 – 2/6/2026 $34,301.44
Total Payroll $34, 301.44
Total Claims $55,596.02
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of February 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Bill Powers, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kristen Schiavone, Deputy City Clerk
I, Kristen Schiavone, 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 of the City of Portola at a regular meeting thereof held on February 25th, 2026.
________________________________
Kristen Schiavone, Deputy City Clerk
2/18/2026 11:35 AM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 1
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Portola
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS
DATE RANGE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT 000027 NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY S
I-202602184302 NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY S R 2/25/2026 047859 720 311-600.90 MAINTENANCE DRAIN CLEAN PRODUCT 399.60 399.60 0005 AIRGAS, INC.
I-202602174297 AIRGAS, INC. R 2/25/2026 047860
208 317-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE ACETLENE/OXYGEN 136.61 208 317-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE ACETLENE/OXYGEN 136.61 710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES NITROGEN 111.96
710 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE ALUMINUM 59.88 710 311-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE ALUMINUM 59.87 504.93 0023 AT&T CALNET 3
I-202602174298 AT&T CALNET 3 R 2/25/2026 047861
710 325-600.05 TELEPHONE SCADA - LDWTP 31.86
710 311-600.05 TELEPHONE SCADA 31.86
100 111-600.05 TELEPHONE CH FAX 31.86 95.58
0039 BULLET INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
I-202602174275 BULLET INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY R 2/25/2026 047862 100 111-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IT MAINTENANCE 348.33 710 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IT MAINTENANCE 348.34 720 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IT MAINTENANCE 348.33 1,045.00 0090 GRAINGER INC
I-202602174294 GRAINGER INC R 2/25/2026 047863
710 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE MATERIAS 179.90 179.90 0101 HUNT & SONS, INC.
I-202602174293 HUNT & SONS, INC. R 2/25/2026 047864
100 114-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL FUEL 82.82
100 414-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL FUEL 115.42
710 311-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL FUEL 460.04
720 311-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL FUEL 248.17
207 315-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL FUEL 434.69
208 317-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL FUEL 809.76 2,150.90
0111 JEFFERSON SUPPLY COMPANY
I-202602174292 JEFFERSON SUPPLY COMPANY R 2/25/2026 047865 710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PARTS 188.38 188.38 0118 KANSAS LIFE INSURANCE CO
I-202602174291 KANSAS LIFE INSURANCE CO R 2/25/2026 047866 100 111-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 19.02
100 113-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 10.07
100 114-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 2.24
100 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 5.59
207 315-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 6.71
Exhibit A
2/18/2026 11:35 AM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 2
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Portola
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS
DATE RANGE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT 0118 KANSAS LIFE INSURANCE CONT
I-202602174291 KANSAS LIFE INSURANCE CO R 2/25/2026 047866 208 317-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 6.71
710 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 35.80
720 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 21.25
730 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS INSURANCE PREMIUM 4.47 111.86 0130 LEONARD'S MARKET
I-202602174278 LEONARD'S MARKET R 2/25/2026 047867
710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES RE-ISSUE CK 47575 40.95 720 311-600.51 TESTING ICE FOR LABS 8.97 49.92
0133 LIBERTY UTILITIES
I-202602174289 LIBERTY UTILITIES R 2/25/2026 047868
100 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 200008624948 111.09
100 211-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 200008624948 111.09
100 414-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 200008624948 111.09
207 213-600.41 STREET LIGHTING 200008624948 111.09
710 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 200008624948 111.11
720 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 200008624948 111.09 666.56 0159 OFFICE DEPOT
I-202602174287 OFFICE DEPOT R 2/25/2026 047869
100 111-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.85 720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.86 710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.86 41.57 0173 PITNEY BOWES INC
I-202602174286 PITNEY BOWES INC R 2/25/2026 047870
100 111-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE SUPPLIES 52.07
100 113-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE SUPPLIES 52.07
710 311-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE SUPPLIES 52.07
720 311-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE SUPPLIES 52.07 208.28
0184 PLUMAS SIERRA RURAL ELECTRIC
I-202602174280 PLUMAS SIERRA RURAL ELECTRIC R 2/25/2026 047871 710 325-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 67.20 67.20 0192 PURCHASE POWER - PITNEY BOWES
I-202602174285 PURCHASE POWER - PITNEY BOWES R 2/25/2026 047872 100 111-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE FOR METER 288.15
100 113-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE FOR METER 288.15
710 311-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE FOR METER 288.15
720 311-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE FOR METER 288.15
730 311-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE FOR METER 288.13 1,440.73
2/18/2026 11:35 AM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 3
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Portola
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS
DATE RANGE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT 0212 SIERRA CONTROLS, LLC
I-202602174284 SIERRA CONTROLS, LLC R 2/25/2026 047873
720 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SCADA MIGRATION 1,849.97 710 325-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SCADA MIGRATION 439.78 2,289.75 0235 SUSAN SCARLETT
I-202602174283 SUSAN SCARLETT R 2/25/2026 047874
100 113-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES ACCOUNTING SERVICES 1,100.00 207 315-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES ACCOUNTING SERVICES 495.00 208 317-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES ACCOUNTING SERVICES 495.00 710 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES ACCOUNTING SERVICES 1,430.00 720 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES ACCOUNTING SERVICES 1,430.00 730 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES ACCOUNTING SERVICES 550.00 5,500.00 000114 ALL VOLTZ ELECTRIC
I-202602184301 ALL VOLTZ ELECTRIC R 2/25/2026 047875
720 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LABOR/MATERIAL 960.00 207 315-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LABOR/MATERIAL 150.00 1,110.00 000018 CINTAS
I-202602174295 CINTAS R 2/25/2026 047876
710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES RESTOCK 21.21
720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES RESTOCK 21.20 42.41 000029 COUNTRY BREEZE CLEANING
I-202602174296 COUNTRY BREEZE CLEANING R 2/25/2026 047877 100 111-600.45 BUILDING EXPENSE CLEANING SERVICE 133.33 710 311-600.45 BUILDING EXPENSE CLEANING SERVICE 133.33 720 311-600.45 BUILDING EXPENSE CLEANING SERVICE 133.34 400.00 0055 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER
I-202602174290 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER R 2/25/2026 047878 208 317-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE/MAINTENAN 108.72 108.72 000098 MDK,LLC WESTERN ENVIRONMENTA
I-202602174299 MDK,LLC WESTERN ENVIRONMENTA R 2/25/2026 047879 710 311-600.51 TESTING LABS / TESTING 186.76
720 311-600.51 TESTING LABS / TESTING 2,243.00 2,429.76 1 MICHELLE MATTSON
I-202602174288 SWIM REIMBURS R 2/25/2026 047880
100 411-405.22 RECREATION FEES POOL ADMISSIONSWIM LESSON REIMBURS 36.00 36.00
2/18/2026 11:35 AM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 4
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Portola
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS
DATE RANGE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT 1 NATALIA ROBERTS
I-202602174277 SWIM REIMBURSE R 2/25/2026 047881
100 411-405.22 RECREATION FEES POOL ADMISSIONSWIM LESSON REFUND 36.00 36.00 000102 NORTHERN TOOL COMMERCIAL ACCOU
I-202602174279 NORTHERN TOOL COMMERCIAL ACCOU R 2/25/2026 047882 720 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE BATTERY PACK 299.23 299.23 0222 SMALL CITIES ORGANIZED RISK EF
I-202602174276 SMALL CITIES ORGANIZED RISK EF R 2/25/2026 047883 100 111-600.15 INSURANCE 25-26 FY WC LAYER 218.00 218.00 000083 TCE SOLUTIONS
I-202602174282 TCE SOLUTIONS R 2/25/2026 047884
100 212-600.95 CODE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING 680.00 680.00
000094 WESTERN INDUSTRIAL PARTS, INC
I-202602174281 WESTERN INDUSTRIAL PARTS, INC R 2/25/2026 047885 710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 157.15 720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 157.15 314.30 000083 TCE SOLUTIONS
I-202602184303 TCE SOLUTIONS R 2/25/2026 047886
100 212-600.95 CODE ENFORCEMENT CE TRAINING 680.00 680.00 * * T O T A L S * * NO INVOICE AMOUNT DISCOUNTS CHECK AMOUNT REGULAR CHECKS: 28 21,294.58 0.00 21,294.58
HAND CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
DRAFTS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
EFT: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
NON CHECKS: 0 0.00 0.00 0.00
VOID CHECKS: 0 VOID DEBITS 0.00
VOID CREDITS 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL ERRORS: 0
2/18/2026 11:35 AM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 5
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Portola
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS
DATE RANGE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
** G/L ACCOUNT TOTALS **
G/L ACCOUNT NAME AMOUNT
---------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 111-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 19.02
100 111-600.02 POSTAGE 340.22
100 111-600.05 TELEPHONE 31.86
100 111-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 13.85
100 111-600.15 INSURANCE 218.00
100 111-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 348.33
100 111-600.45 BUILDING EXPENSE 133.33
100 113-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 10.07
100 113-600.02 POSTAGE 340.22
100 113-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 1,100.00
100 114-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 2.24
100 114-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL 82.82
100 211-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 111.09
100 212-600.95 CODE ENFORCEMENT 1,360.00
100 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 5.59
100 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 111.09
100 411-405.22 RECREATION FEES POOL ADMISSION 72.00
100 414-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 111.09
100 414-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL 115.42
*** FUND TOTAL *** 4,526.24
207 213-600.41 STREET LIGHTING 111.09
207 315-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 6.71
207 315-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL 434.69
207 315-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 495.00
207 315-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 150.00
*** FUND TOTAL *** 1,197.49
208 317-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 6.71
208 317-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 136.61
208 317-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 245.33
208 317-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL 809.76
208 317-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 495.00
*** FUND TOTAL *** 1,693.41
710 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 35.80
710 311-600.02 POSTAGE 340.22
710 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 111.11
710 311-600.05 TELEPHONE 31.86
710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 533.51
710 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 239.78
710 311-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 59.87
710 311-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL 460.04
710 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 1,430.00
710 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 348.34
710 311-600.45 BUILDING EXPENSE 133.33
2/18/2026 11:35 AM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 6
VENDOR SET: 01 City of Portola
BANK: PC POOLED CASH - PLUMAS
DATE RANGE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
** G/L ACCOUNT TOTALS **
G/L ACCOUNT NAME AMOUNT
---------------------------------------------------------------------- 710 311-600.51 TESTING 186.76
710 325-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 67.20
710 325-600.05 TELEPHONE 31.86
710 325-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 439.78
*** FUND TOTAL *** 4,449.46
720 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 21.25
720 311-600.02 POSTAGE 340.22
720 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 111.09
720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 192.21
720 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 299.23
720 311-600.09 VEHICLE FUEL 248.17
720 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 1,430.00
720 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,158.30
720 311-600.45 BUILDING EXPENSE 133.34
720 311-600.51 TESTING 2,251.97
720 311-600.90 MAINTENANCE 399.60
*** FUND TOTAL *** 8,585.38
730 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 4.47
730 311-600.02 POSTAGE 288.13
730 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 550.00
*** FUND TOTAL *** 842.60
NO INVOICE AMOUNT DISCOUNTS CHECK AMOUNT
VENDOR SET: 01 BANK: PC TOTALS: 28 21,294.58 0.00 21,294.58 BANK: PC TOTALS: 28 21,294.58 0.00 21,294.58
REPORT TOTALS: 28 21,294.58 0.00 21,294.58
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SELECTION CRITERIA
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VENDOR: ALL
BANK CODES: All
FUNDS: All
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CHECK SELECTION
CHECK RANGE: 047859 THRU 047886
DATE RANGE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
CHECK AMOUNT RANGE: 0.00 THRU 999,999,999.99
INCLUDE ALL VOIDS: YES
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SEQUENCE: CHECK NUMBER
PRINT TRANSACTIONS: YES
PRINT G/L: YES
UNPOSTED ONLY: NO
EXCLUDE UNPOSTED: NO
MANUAL ONLY: NO
STUB COMMENTS: NO
REPORT FOOTER: NO
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1 City of Portola
Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2026 06:00 PM
35 Third Ave, Portola, CA 96122
https://www.cityofportola.com/
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Bill Powers.
A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bill Powers, Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia, Councilmember Jim Murphy, Councilmember Pat Morton, Councilmember Lauren Miller
Staff Present: Administrative Services Manager Kristen Schiavone, City Attorney Steve Gross (Zoom), Finance Officer Susan Scarlett
Staff Absent: City Manager Ryan Bonk
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mayor Bill Powers
2. Public Comments
3. City Communications
A. City Council Communications
Councilmember Murphy attended the LAFCo (Local Agency Formation Commission) meeting. During the meeting two committees were formed one of which he will be on the LAFCo budget committee and Mayor Powers will be on the CALAFCO (California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions) board reorganization committee. He also stated that LAFCo will be doing MSR (Municipal Service Review) on all the fire departments in the county this year. He also met with local attorney Linda Judge regarding the property above the old landfill and her desire to use this land for a regional park and that the City of Portola should be involved in any potential projects with regards to this property.
Councilmember Miller met with the Community Development Subcommittee to discuss possible opportunities for community events, revitalization efforts and exploring other avenues of community development.
Councilmember Morton attended the transportation meeting in January and also the LAFCo meeting on Monday, February 9th.
Mayor Pro Tem Battaglia attended the Firewise meeting on January 21st. During the meeting it was decided that there will be a community clean up day in June to coincide with the air districts green waste event. A specific date for the clean up day has not been determined. She also attended the Plumas County Integrated Waste Management task force on January 26th. Most of the discussion was focused
2 on the Air Curtain incinerator that Intermountain disposal has on loan from Cal Fire under a pilot program. The Air Curtain incinerator is producing a lot of smoke so there was discussion if this equipment will be a solution for green waste disposal going forward.
Mayor Powers attended the Transportation Committee meeting as well as the LAFCo meeting. He also attended sub-committee meetings with Councilmember Miller.
B. Reports: Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District / Plumas County Sheriff / Northern Sierra Air Quality Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District - No report
Plumas County Sheriff - No report
Northern Sierra Air Quality - Mayor Pro Tem Battaglia reported that the wintertime curtailment is still in effect through April. She advised that Northern Sierra Air Quality staff will provide city residents with an application for a free firewood voucher, which will be included in their March utility billing statement. She advised that they are at the tail end of the grant and that there is still a good amount of funds to be distributed to qualifying residents.
C. Staff Communications
No report.
D. City Manager Report
No Report
4. Consent Agenda
A. Claims:
Adopt Resolution No. 2639. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from December 27th, 2025 through January 23rd, 2026 and accounts payable from January 15th, 2026 through February 11th, 2026 The amount of payroll to be paid is $69,724.10
The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $219,092.72 The total amount to be paid is $288,816.82
B. Minutes
Adopt the minutes of the January 14th, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Jim Murphy motioned to approve. Councilmember Pat Morton seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Pat Morton Aye Councilmember Lauren Miller
5. Mid-Year Financial Update 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Budget Finance Officer Susan Scarlett presented the midyear financial review to the City Council. Revenue and
3 expenditure figures through January 31, 2026 were presented and discussed as well as cash and reserves in all funds. Finance Officer Scarlett said that the City is where we would expect to be overall at this time in the fiscal year. In addition, a budget schedule for the 2026-2027 fiscal year was presented. City Council goal setting for the upcoming budget will be March 4, 2026 at 4:30.
6. Adjournment
The regular meeting of the Portola City Council adjourned at 6:39pm.
1 MEETING DATE: February 25, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: 5. Ratify Agreement for Law Enforcement Services FROM: Ryan Bonk
RE: Ratify Agreement for Law Enforcement Services
BACKGROUND:
The City has historically entered into agreements with the County of Plumas and the Plumas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) for law enforcement services. Our most current agreement expired on June 30, 2025.
Staff has discussed the renewal of the agreement with PCSO at various times prior to expiration. Staff also met with the PCSO and Plumas County in December of 2025 to discuss modifications to the agreement.
After this discussion, the group's comments were sent to Plumas County Counsel for legal review.
Attached to this staff report is the draft agreement that has been reviewed by Plumas County Counsel. In addition, our City Attorney as well as staff have reviewed this draft agreement.
Substantial modifications to the agreement are as follows:
Term:
Effective for three (3) years through June 30, 2028.
This benefits all parties as contract negotiations no longer need to occur annually.
Compensation:
A three percent (3%) escalator will be added for each subsequent year of the contract.
All other sections of the agreement remain consistent with previous agreements between the parties.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The financial impact to this agreement is as follows:
FY 2025-2026: $150,000.00
FY 2026-2027: $154,500.00
FY 2027-2028: $159,135.00
We expect the contract to be funded through the COPS allocation from the State of California. In addition to funding the contract, these funds offset a portion of the Code Enforcement Department.
2 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the Agreement for Law Enforcement Services.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. C.O.P. CONTRACT. DRAFT
1 AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PORTOLA,
THE COUNTY OF PLUMAS,
AND THE PLUMAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the City of Portola, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (“City”), the County of Plumas, a political subdivision of the State of California (”County”), and the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office (“PCSO”). City, County, and PCSO may be referred to hereinafter individually as “Party” or collectively as the “Parties” as the context may require.
For and in consideration of the mutual promises herein exchanged the Parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. TERM
1.1. Effective Dates. This Agreement shall be effective for a period of three (3) years from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 unless terminated sooner as provided herein.
1.2. Renewal. At any time during the term of this Agreement the Parties may meet to evaluate the terms of this Agreement and may modify, approve and/or ratify any renewal of this Agreement to the effective date of such renewal. Any amendment shall be in writing and approved by City's City Council, County's Board of Supervisors, and the Plumas County Sheriff.
1.3. Termination. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 above, any Party may terminate this Agreement upon notice in writing to the other Parties of not less than forty-five (45) days prior thereto. In the event that this Agreement is terminated for any reason, the obligations of the City and the County for mutual indemnification as set forth herein shall continue after any such termination.
1.4. Negotiations for Renewal or New Agreement. On a date to be mutually determined by and between the Parties hereto, but not more than forty-five (45) days prior to the termination date of this Agreement, the Parties shall meet and confer concerning the terms and conditions under which this Agreement might be extended or a successor agreement executed. This Section
1.4 shall be applicable without regard to the means of termination of the Agreement, whether expiration pursuant to Section 1.1 or termination pursuant to Section 1.3.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICE
2.1. Duties of County. The County, through PCSO, agrees to provide some municipal police protection services, duties, and functions customarily rendered by a city police department under the statutes of the State of California within the corporate limits of the City of Portola to the extent and in the manner hereinafter set forth. Such services shall include the following:
2.1.1 Enforcement of State statutes;
2 2.1.2 General traffic enforcement;
2.1.3 Traffic accident investigation for accidents occurring within City limits and not falling under the jurisdiction of the California Highway Patrol;
2.1.4 Animal Control Services;
2.1.5 In the event the PCSO experiences a shortage of manpower and cannot fully staff itself, PCSO shall use its best efforts to continue to provide law enforcement services to the City pursuant to this Agreement and will not reduce services to the City any more than it reduces services in all of the unincorporated areas of the County;
2.1.6 All other police and law enforcement services as the Sheriff deems necessary to maintain law and order in the City.
2.1.7 All law enforcement services provided under this Agreement are subject to the operational standards and policies of PCSO.
2.2 Duties of City. During the term of this Agreement, the Sheriff shall function as the ex officio Chief of Police for the City, unless the Sheriff, with City’s consent, delegates this function and designation to a subordinate officer of PCSO. The Chief shall confer with the City Manager on all questions related to the performance of the law enforcement services to the City, except as otherwise provided herein. All direction from City to the Sheriff shall come through the City Manager.
3. REPORTS AND MEETINGS
3.1 Reports. On a monthly basis, PCSO shall provide the City Manager with a written or oral review of law enforcement activities in City. Such reviews will address: (i) services performed; (ii) crime statistics; (iii) any major incidents occurring within City within the reporting period; (iv) trends in criminal activities; and (v) any other information considered pertinent by PCSO. At no additional charge to the City, PCSO will, if requested, provide an in-person, verbal, quarterly report to the City Council, plus supplemental reports at any time that the City Manager or City Council requests additional information regarding major incidents or other significant law enforcement issues affecting City.
3.2 Prompt Notification of Serious Felonies. In the event that any serious felonies are committed within City limits, PCSO personnel shall so inform the City Manager as soon as is practicable. Serious felonies triggering this reporting requirement shall include, but not be limited to, homicide, manslaughter, armed robbery, arson, kidnapping, and sexual assault.
3.3 Meetings. PCSO administration personnel will meet with the City Manager when deemed necessary by any Party. Routine questions and concerns will be addressed by City to the sergeant stationed at the Portola substation. At no additional charge to the City, PCSO personnel
3 will attend meetings of City's City Council at least quarterly or as requested by the City Manager or City Council.
3.4 Grants. PCSO and the City will work together and collaborate on potential grant opportunities that will enhance law enforcement services inside the City.
4. SCHEDULING OF ASSIGNED DEPUTY
4.1 Hiring and Supervision. The responsibility for supervision of law enforcement services, hiring of personnel, establishing standards of performance, assignment of personnel, maintaining discipline, determining training required, maintaining personnel files, and other matters relating to the performance of services and control of personnel, shall remain with County.
County is bound to abide by bargaining agreements covering County employees performing services hereunder. The City Manager will consult with PCSO regarding PCSO’s scheduling and performance under this Agreement.
4.2 Investigations and Complaints. Internal Affairs investigations and citizen complaints concerning performance of services under this Agreement shall be handled and investigated by PCSO.
5. EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF ASSIGNED DEPUTY(S)
5.1 Personnel Remain County Employees. All persons employed by County to perform services pursuant to this Agreement shall be and remain County employees and shall, at all times, be under the direction and control of County. All persons employed by County to perform services pursuant to this Agreement shall be entitled solely to the rights and privileges given to County employees, and shall not be entitled, as a result of providing services required hereunder, to any rights or privileges given to City employees.
5.2 Limited Agency Relationship. For the purpose of performing services under this Agreement, and for the purpose of giving official status to the performance thereof where necessary, every County employee engaged in the performance of any service hereunder shall be deemed to be an agent of City while performing services for City, which services are within the scope of this Agreement and are purely municipal functions. Notwithstanding the agency relationship created by this provision, City shall not be liable for any act or omission of any County employee unless otherwise specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement.
5.3 Responsibility for Direct Payment of Compensation. City shall not be liable for the direct payment of any salaries, wages, other compensation or benefits to any County personnel performing services hereunder for County or any liability other than that provided for in this Agreement.
6. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED
6.1 Base Payment. City shall compensate the County of Plumas a sum of $150,000.00 (one hundred and fifty thousand dollars) for FY 2025-2026. A three percent (3%) escalator will be added for each subsequent year of the contract, totaling 154,500.00 (one hundred fifty-four
4 thousand, five hundred dollars for FY 2026-2027, $159,135.00 (one hundred fifty-nine thousand, one hundred thirty-five dollars) for FY 2027-2028; for law enforcement and PCSO for the services rendered provided under this Agreement. Payment shall be made no later than January 31st of the corresponding year when the City receives COPS funding from the State of California remitted through the County.
6.2 Credits.
6.2.1 Collection of Fees and Charges. All fees collected by PCSO related to the provision of services provided under this Agreement shall be credited to City on a pro rata basis and accounted for on a monthly basis.
6.2.2 Fines and Forfeitures of Bail. Fines and forfeitures of bail under Penal Code Section 1463 et seq. resulting from services performed under this Agreement shall be distributed as though the persons performing services under this Agreement were employees of City.
6.2.3 City Exempt from Fees. The City shall be exempt from and shall not be obligated to pay any fees for alarm permits, alarm activation or response to alarms by the Sheriff’s Department for any building or facility owned by the City.
6.3 Substation Lease. As additional consideration for the services provided under this Agreement, City shall lease the building located at 324 South Gulling Street in City to PCSO for use as a substation, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Lease pertaining thereto.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
7.1. Claims Arising from Sole Acts or Omissions of County. County hereby agrees to defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to in this paragraph as “City”), from any claim, action or proceeding against City, arising solely out of the acts or omissions of County in the performance of this Agreement. At its sole discretion, City may participate at its own expense in the defense of any claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve County of any obligation imposed by this Agreement. City shall notify County promptly of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense.
7.2. Claims Arising From Sole Acts or Omissions of City. The City hereby agrees to defend and indemnify County, its agents, officers and employees, (hereinafter collectively referred to in this paragraph as “County”), from any claim, action or proceeding against County, arising solely out of the acts or omissions of City in the performance of this Agreement. At its sole discretion, County may participate at its own expense in the defense of any claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve City of any obligation imposed by this Agreement. County shall notify City promptly of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense.
7.3. Claims Arising From Concurrent Acts or Omissions. County hereby agrees to defend itself, and the City hereby agrees to defend itself, from any claim, action or proceeding
5 arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of County and City. In such cases, County and City agree to retain their own legal counsel, bear their own defense costs, and waive their right to seek reimbursement of such costs, except as provided in Section 7.5 below.
7.4. Joint Defense. Notwithstanding section 7.3 above, in cases where County and City agree in writing to a joint defense, County and City may appoint joint defense counsel to defend the claim, action or proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of City. Joint defense counsel shall be selected by mutual agreement of County and City. County and City agree to share the costs of such joint defense and any agreed settlement in equal amounts, except as provided in paragraph 7.5 below. County and City further agree that neither party may bind the other to a settlement agreement without the written consent of both County and City.
7.5. Reimbursement and/or Reallocation. Where a trial verdict or arbitration award allocates or determines the comparative fault of the parties, County and City may seek reimbursement and/or reallocation of defense costs, settlement payments, judgments and awards, consistent with such comparative fault.
8. SUBROGATION
8.1 Reciprocal Subrogation. To the extent that County incurs any loss for which it is compensated in whole, or for more than fifty percent of its losses, by City, County shall assign its rights and interest in any claim or cross-complaint that it may legally have or be entitled to assert, to City. To the extent that City incurs any loss for which it is compensated in whole, or for more than fifty percent of its loss by County, City shall assign its rights and interest in any claim or cross complaint that it may legally have or be entitled to assert, to County.
8.2 Prosecution of Assigned Claims. To the extent that County or City has assigned its rights and interest in any claim to another Party, the Party receiving the assignment shall timely prosecute any such action in good faith and with reasonable diligence. If any recovery is obtained the Parties shall equitably share in any such recovery to the extent of their interests.
9. RIGHT TO AUDIT RECORDS
Upon reasonable notice, any Party shall have the right to inspect and audit any records maintained by any other Party relevant to this Agreement, to the extent allowed by law.
10. ADMINISTRATION OF COPS GRANT FUNDS AND/OR ANY OTHER LAW
ENFORCEMENT GRANTS
City will use Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (“COPS”) grant funds provided by the State of California, and may use any other State or federal funds which are or may become available, to pay for services provided pursuant to this Agreement. If these funds are to be used, City will develop a written plan to ensure that the use of the funds is consistent with the legislative purpose of the grant programs. Pursuant to section 3006l(c)(2) of the California Government Code, PCSO will make written requests to City for funds for law enforcement services in a manner consistent with City’s intention to use COPS funds to pay for a portion of the services provided pursuant to this Agreement, and
6 will take all other steps necessary to facilitate the transfer of COPS funds from County’s Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund to City. PCSO will neither oppose City’s use of COPS and/or any other grant funds for this purpose, nor seek to exert any control or influence over the expenditure of these funds by City, although this Section 10 shall not be deemed to impose any restrictions on PCSO’s use of any funds paid it by City. PCSO further agrees that City is and shall be deemed to be the “recipient agency” and/or “recipient entity”, as those terms are defined and used in section 30062 of the California Government Code.
11. SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES
At the request of City, or at the request of community organizations or private individuals with written concurrence of the City Manager, PCSO may agree to provide extra law enforcement/ security services for special events and functions occurring within the City. If PCSO provides such extra services, it shall do so in the same basis that it provides similar services in the unincorporated areas of the County.
12. INTERNAL POLICIES
If requested by PCSO or the City Manager, an internal policy memorandum may be entered into by and between PCSO and the City Manager with respect to questions relating to the provision of service under this Agreement. The policy will set forth the question raised and agreements reached in resolution of the question. The intent and purpose of each such policy shall be to implement, interpret, or clarify administratively one or more provisions of this Agreement. No such policy shall have the effect of amending this Agreement unless an amendment to this Agreement is approved in writing by the City Council and the County Board of Supervisors. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such policy and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
13. AMENDMENTS
No addition to, or alteration of, the terms of this Agreement, whether by written or verbal understanding of the Parties, their officers, agents, or employees, shall be valid unless made in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement which is formally approved and executed by all Parties.
14. NOTICES
Any notices required or desired to be served by any Party upon any other Party shall be addressed to the respective Parties as set forth below, or to such other addresses as from time to time may be designated by the respective Parties:
7 County
Chief Administrative Officer
County of Plumas
520 Main Street, Room 309
Quincy, CA 95971
City
City Manager
PO. Box 1225
Portola, CA 96122
PCSO
Chad Hermann, Sheriff
PO. Box 1106
Quincy, CA 95971
An information copy of any notice to County shall also be sent to:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Plumas
520 Main Street, Room 309
Quincy, CA 95971
15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is intended by the Parties hereto as a final expression of their understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions thereof and supersedes any and all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or written, in connection therewith.
17. NO OBLIGATIONS TO THIRD PARTIES
Nothing in this Agreement, or any of the addenda hereto, is intended to nor shall it create any right in any person, firm, corporation or entity, other than in the Parties hereto, including but not limited to the employees of the Parties, to any of the benefits hereunder. Nothing herein is intended to expand the duties and obligations of City, County, and/or PCSO with regard to any third parties.
18. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced pursuant to the laws of the State of California.
19. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS
The Parties agree to cooperate in the execution of any additional documents or agreements that may be required to carry out the terms of this Agreement.
8 20. ASSIGNMENT/DELEGATION
No Party hereto shall assign, sublet, or transfer any interest in this Agreement or any duty hereunder without written consent of the other Parties, and no assignment shall be of any force or effect whatsoever unless and until the other Parties shall have so consented.
21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Should any dispute arise between City and County or City and PCSO concerning the terms of this Agreement, City and County or City and PCSO, as may be the case, shall meet and attempt to amicably resolve the dispute (“Informal Resolution”). Such meeting shall be held no later than ten (10) days after one Party receives written notice from another stating the existence of the dispute, describing the nature of the same, and presenting a proposed resolution to the dispute.
This Agreement shall remain in effect during the pendency of the resolution of any dispute, unless it expires or is terminated pursuant to Section 1.3. If attempts at Informal Resolution are unsuccessful, the parties shall be free to pursue any remedy available to them at law. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have accepted, made and executed this Agreement upon the terms, conditions and provisions above stated the day and year first below written.
CITY OF PORTOLA:
By:_________________________ By:_________________________ Name: Ryan Bonk Name: Bill Powers
Title: City Manager Title: Mayor
Date: ________________ Date: ________________
ATTEST: Approved as to Form:
By:_________________________ By:___________________________ Name: Name:
Title: Title: City Attorney
Date:
COUNTY OF PLUMAS/PLUMAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
By:_________________________ By:_________________________ Name: Chad Hermann Name: Mimi Hall
Title: Sheriff Title: Chair of Board of Supervisors
Date: ________________ Date: ________________
ATTEST: Approved as to Form:
By:_________________________ ___________________________ Name: Allen Hiskey Stephen Schofield
Title: Clerk of the Board Deputy County Counsel
Date:
1 MEETING DATE: February 25, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: 6. Resolution 2641: Lot Line Adjustment with Plumas County FROM: Ryan Bonk
RE: Resolution 2641: Lot Line Adjustment with Plumas County BACKGROUND:
At the December 11, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Council expressed intentions to utilize a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to establish a public dog park at the City's current "West End Park". A requirement to establish the park is to process a lot line adjustment allowing Plumas County to transfer a portion of property that it owns to the City of Portola in order to create the park.
This Resolution is an administrative procedural requirement for both parties to move forward with the proposed lot line adjustment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution 2641.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the adoption of this Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. RESOLUTION 2641 - LOT LINE ADJUST PUBLIC PARK FINAL
Resolution 2641 February 25th , 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2641
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTOLA
EXPRESSSING ITS INTENTION TO PROCESS A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
WITH THE INTENDED USE OF THE RESULTANT PARCEL FOR THE
PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A PUBLIC PARK
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to process a lot line adjustment for the purposes of allowing Plumas County to transfer a portion of property that it owns, APN 125-302-004- 000, (“County Parcel”) through a grant deed to the City, thereby increasing the size of a parcel owned by the City, APN 125-302-003-000, (“City Parcel”), which is currently utilized as a public park, and for the City to establish and maintain a public park on a the City Property after the lot line adjustment has been completed (“Resultant City Parcel”) that will be in the public interest of the City and County; and, WHEREAS, the City intends to develop the Resultant City Parcel into a public park within five (5) years from the date of the recorded grant deed conveying a portion of the County Parcel to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City intends to use the Resultant City Parcel exclusively for public park purposes in perpetuity and the City shall expend American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) grant funding as noted in minutes from the December 11, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council, to develop the Resultant City Parcel into a public park.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Portola does hereby intend to process a lot line adjustment between the City Parcel and the County Parcel, accept a grant deed from Plumas County for a portion of the County Parcel, and use the Resultant City Parcel for the purposes of establishing and maintaining a public park that shall promote the public welfare and serve the best interests of the residents of both the City and the County in perpetuity.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of February 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Bill Powers, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristen Schiavone, Deputy City Cleark
I, Kristen Schiavone, 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 of the City of Portola at a regular meeting thereof held on February 25th, 2026. ____________________________________
Kristen Schiavone, Deputy City Clerk