1 Community Development Committee
AGENDA
Community Development Committee – Special Meeting
March 18, 2026 04:00 PM
35 Third Ave, Portola, CA 96122
https://www.cityofportola.com/
Mayor Bill Powers • Councilmember Lauren Miller
City Manager Ryan Bonk
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The Community Development Committee welcomes you to the Community Development Committee Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. Your interest and participation is encouraged and welcome.
Any person desiring to address the City Council or any committee, commission or agency under the jurisdiction of the City Council, on any item not on the agenda may do so during public comment period. Public comment during the meeting will be accepted in person only.
Public Comment can be made on the online agenda by clicking on the "comment" section next to each agenda item listed below. Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the participation of persons with disabilities in the City’s public meetings. If special accommodation is needed, please notify the City at 530.832.6801 prior to the meeting.
1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
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. Review of small Cities and Towns Approaches to Vacant Building and Absentee Owners
2 Discussion Possible Action Comment
Committee will discuss topic.
4. Practical Application of Existing and Proposed Regulations Discussion Possible Action Comment
Committee will discuss topic.
5. Interagency Cooperatives for open space cleanup, hazardous fuels abatement, and refuse removal including “Paint the Town” events.
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Committee will discuss topic and review draft weed abatement letter to be sent to all utility billing customers.
6. Adjournment
City of Portola
35 Third Avenue - PO. Box 1225
Portola, California 96122
Phone: (530) 832-4216
Fax: (530) 832-5418
www.cityofportola.com
Dear Property Owner/Occupant,
We’ve reached the time of year when the temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer, and materials begin drying out. This means fire danger is increasing. We are asking for your cooperation in removing weeds and rubbish on your property as these items create a fire hazard.
This letter is to serve as a reminder of the weed and rubbish abatement program. The purpose of this program is to maintain a safer, cleaner, and healthier community. Please perform your due diligence by clearing the vegetation and/or discarded items on and around your property. Vegetation includes grasses, weeds, pinecones, and pine needles.
The Portola Municipal Code (PMC) 8.16.030 states:
“It is unlawful for the owner, agent, lessee or other person having charge or control of any piece or parcel of land within the city to allow weeds or rubbish to grow or to remain thereon, or upon the street, alley or sidewalk in front of such piece or parcel of land.” To assist the community with these efforts, Inter Mountain Disposal (IMD) can collect green waste at your address, or at the Delleker transfer station (73980A Industrial Way, Delleker, CA). There are costs associated with these collections.
Additionally, each year there is a designated month during which city residents are permitted to drop off green waste at the Delleker transfer station at no cost. The Northern Sierra Air Management District (NSAQMD) sponsors this program. Contact NSAQMD at (530) 832-0102 or IMD at (530) 832-4879 for details about the program and the amounts that will be accepted. The City will also notify residents the dates of this program, once available, via our website.
The City of Portola is proud to have earned a fire wise designation, and it is the intent of the city to maintain this designation. In addition to minimizing the overall wildfire risk to the community, this designation may provide financial relief on your homeowners insurance. If you would like more information about Firewise communities check this link https://www.plumasfiresafe.org/ or by searching “Firewise USA”.
Sincerely,
Public Engagement Officer
Brian Attama
[email protected]
530-832-6833