1 City of Portola
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
May 27, 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 Vacant • Councilmember Lauren Miller
City Manager Ryan Bonk
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1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comments
Discussion Comment
2 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. 2651. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from May 2nd, 2026 through May 15th, 2026 and accounts payable from May 14th, 2026 through May 27th, 2026 The amount of payroll to be paid is $36,211.02
The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $194,626.99 The total amount to be paid is $230,838.01
B. Minutes
Adopt the minutes of the May 6h, 2026 Budget Workshop Meeting.
Adopt the minutes of the May 13th, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
5. United States Forest Service (USFS) Beckwourth Ranger District Office: Presentation on Planned Activities
Discussion Comment View Item
District Ranger Michael Rahe will give a presentation to the Council on planned activities that may impact the City and surrounding areas.
6. City Councilmember Resignation & Filling the Vacancy
3 Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Staff to update the Council on applications. The Council will consider appointment to fill the vacancy.
7. 2026 Election Cycle Resolutions
Discussion Possible Action Comment View Item
Council to consider Resolutions 2649 and 2650 for the upcoming election cycle.
8. Adjournment
Resolution No. 2651 May 27th, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2651
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTOLA
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR PAYROLL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 2ND, 2026, THROUGH MAY 15TH, 2026, AND ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE FROM
MAY 14TH, 2026, THROUGH MAY 27TH, 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
48137 - 48168 $194,626.99
Total Accounts Payable $194,626.99
Payroll:
5/2/2026 – 5/15/2026 $36,211.02
Total Payroll $36,211.02
Total Claims $230,838.01
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May 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 May 27th, 2026.
________________________________
Kristen Schiavone, Deputy City Clerk
5/20/2026 12:01 PM 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 000008 NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC
I-587781148 SIG WEED & FEED R 5/27/2026 048137
100 414-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES SIG WEED & FEED 720.00 720.00 INVOICE #58781148
000010 RENO PAINT MART INC
I-U0997045 PUBLIC WORKS MATERIALS R 5/27/2026 048138
208 317-600.42 STREET REPAIR PUBLIC WORKS MATERIA 1,025.49 1,025.49 INVOICE #U0997045
000018 CINTAS
I-5334367304 MEDICAL SUPPLIES R 5/27/2026 048139
710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES MEDICAL SUPPLIES 63.90 720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES MEDICAL SUPPLIES 63.90 127.80 INVOICE #5334367304
000033 UES
I-0332600181 GROUNDWATER MONITORING R 5/27/2026 048140
730 311-600.51 TESTING GROUNDWATER MONITORI 4,137.75 4,137.75 INVOICE #332600181
000045 PACE ANALYTICAL NATIONAL
I-26801903971 WATER MONITORING R 5/27/2026 048141
730 311-600.51 TESTING WATER MONITORING 1,892.50 1,892.50 INVOICE #26801903971
000069 PEAC SOLUTIONS
I-42057952 COPY MACHINE LEASE R 5/27/2026 048142
100 111-600.48 EQUIPMENT LEASE COPY MACHINE LEASE 279.46 100 113-600.48 EQUIPMENT LEASE COPY MACHINE LEASE 279.46 710 311-600.48 EQUIPMENT LEASE COPY MACHINE LEASE 186.31 720 311-600.48 EQUIPMENT LEASE COPY MACHINE LEASE 186.31 931.54 INVOICE #42057952
000078 CLARK PEST CONTROL
I-39725115 CLARK PEST CONTROL R 5/27/2026 048143
100 413-600.45 BUILDING EXPENSE CLARK PEST CONTROL 102.00 102.00 INVOICE #39725115
000102 NORTHERN TOOL COMMERCIAL ACCOU
I-4BA310AE TOOLS R 5/27/2026 048144
710 325-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES TOOLS 223.42 223.42 INVOICE #4BA310AE
Exhibit A
5/20/2026 12:01 PM 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 000116 RVI PLANNING & LANDSCAPE ARCHI
I-0042600639 CONTRACT PLANNING R 5/27/2026 048145
100 117-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PLANNING 2,495.00 2,495.00 INVOICE #0042600639
000122 WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
I-202605124522 LAB TESTING R 5/27/2026 048146
710 311-600.51 TESTING LAB TESTING 683.95
720 311-600.51 TESTING LAB TESTING 4,737.30
710 325-600.51 TESTING LAB TESTING 342.57 5,763.82
INVOICE #26040746; #26030763; #26050136; #26040950
#26050138; #26050396; #26050397
0005 AIRGAS, INC.
I-5524624146 AIRGAS, INC. R 5/27/2026 048147
710 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE AIRGAS, INC. 104.50 720 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE AIRGAS, INC. 104.50 208 317-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE AIRGAS, INC. 104.50 710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AIRGAS, INC. 105.60 710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AIRGAS, INC. 105.60 524.70 INVOICE #5524624146
0010 AMAZON CAPITOL SERVICES
I-202605194528 VARIOUS SUPPLIES R 5/27/2026 048148
100 111-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES VARIOUS SUPPLIES 146.75 100 414-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE VARIOUS SUPPLIES 98.32 710 325-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES VARIOUS SUPPLIES 81.50 710 311-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE VARIOUS SUPPLIES 212.40 710 311-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE VARIOUS SUPPLIES 212.40 100 414-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES VARIOUS SUPPLIES 78.60 710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES VARIOUS SUPPLIES 71.78 720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES VARIOUS SUPPLIES 71.77 973.52 INVOICE #1Y93-46WG-34G9; #1YPG-WQTY-Q996; #1RCJ-QFLX-4V93 #1N3K-GFF4-Q33G;#17TT-36FJ-PHQV;#1VJHC-QMT1-RMK7;#1QCN-4H7D0015 AMERIGAS I-3188649332 PROPANE R 5/27/2026 048149
710 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC PROPANE 87.68
720 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC PROPANE 87.68
208 317-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC PROPANE 87.68 263.04
INVOICE #3188649332
0015 AMERIGAS
I-3188649335 PROPANE R 5/27/2026 048150
100 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC PROPANE 541.21 541.21
INVOICE #3188649335
5/20/2026 12:01 PM 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 0023 AT&T CALNET 3
I-202605194532 SCADA & FAX R 5/27/2026 048151
710 325-600.05 TELEPHONE SCADA & FAX 34.15
710 311-600.05 TELEPHONE SCADA & FAX 31.77
100 111-600.05 TELEPHONE SCADA & FAX 32.37 98.29
INVOICE #25244502; #25244497; #25244500
0039 BULLET INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
I-20263109 IT CONSULTING SERVICES R 5/27/2026 048152
100 111-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IT CONSULTING SERVIC 266.67 710 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IT CONSULTING SERVIC 266.67 720 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IT CONSULTING SERVIC 266.66 800.00 INVOICE #20263109
0048 FACTUAL DATA
I-7119469 CREDIT CHECKS R 5/27/2026 048153
710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES CREDIT CHECKS 15.70 720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES CREDIT CHECKS 15.70 31.40 INVOICE #7119469
0055 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER
I-202605194527 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE R 5/27/2026 048154
710 311-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 659.94 720 311-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 531.00 208 317-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 530.99 1,721.93 INVOICE #71900392213; #71900392220; #71900392214; #719003930 0083 FEATHER PUBLISHING COMPANY,IN
I-02050063 VISITORS GUIDE R 5/27/2026 048155
100 112-600.27 CIVIC PROMOTION AND MARKETING VISITORS GUIDE 1,045.00 1,045.00 INVOICE #02050063
0090 GRAINGER INC
I-9917029226 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES R 5/27/2026 048156
710 325-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 15.51 15.51 INVOICE #9917029226
0118 KANSAS LIFE INSURANCE CO
I-202605184526 LIFE INSURANCE R 5/27/2026 048157
100 111-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 19.02
100 113-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 10.07
100 114-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 2.24
100 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 5.59
207 315-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 6.71
208 317-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 6.71
710 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 35.80
720 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 21.25
730 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS LIFE INSURANCE 4.47 111.86
5/20/2026 12:01 PM 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 POLICY # ERUCB015
0130 LEONARD'S MARKET
I-202605194530 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES R 5/27/2026 048158 207 315-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIE 11.97 710 311-600.51 TESTING PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIE 21.41 33.38 ACCOUNT #1129
0152 NEVADA SEAL & PUMP
I-NSP7411 PUMP REPAIR R 5/27/2026 048159
720 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE PUMP REPAIR 4,560.55 4,560.55 INVOICE #NSP7411
0159 OFFICE DEPOT
I-467418041001 OFFICE SUPPLIES R 5/27/2026 048160
100 111-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.76 720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.76 710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES 13.75 41.27 INVOICE #467418041001
0181 PLUMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
I-202605134525 PLUMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE R 5/27/2026 048161 100 212-600.14 SHERIFF'S SERVICES PLUMAS COUNTY SHERIF 150,000.00 150,000.00
AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PER CONTRACT
0183 PLUMAS SANITATION, INC
I-25090 SEPTIC TANK PUMPING R 5/27/2026 048162
710 325-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SEPTIC TANK PUMPING 1,910.00 1,910.00 INVOICE #25090; #25161
0185 PLUMAS SIERRA TELECOMMUNICAT
I-202605124520 INTERNET R 5/27/2026 048163
710 325-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 109.00
710 311-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 54.50
720 311-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 54.50
100 113-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 10.90
100 111-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 21.80
710 311-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 32.70
720 311-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 32.70
730 311-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 10.90
100 413-600.05 TELEPHONE INTERNET 109.00 436.00
INVOICE GROUP 406 - INVOICE DATE 04/30/26
5/20/2026 12:01 PM 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
CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT 0191 PRINTING SYSTEMS
I-241443 AP CHECKS R 5/27/2026 048164
100 111-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AP CHECKS 63.30
710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AP CHECKS 63.30
720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AP CHECKS 63.30
730 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AP CHECKS 21.11 211.01 INVOICE #241443
0192 PURCHASE POWER - PITNEY BOWES
I-202605124519 POSTAGE R 5/27/2026 048165
100 111-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE 369.59
100 113-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE 369.59
710 311-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE 369.59
720 311-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE 369.59
730 311-600.02 POSTAGE POSTAGE 369.57 1,847.93
ACCOUNT #8000-9000-0022-7607 STATEMENT DATE 05.06.26
0235 SUSAN SCARLETT
I-MAY 2026 FINANCE OFFICER CONSULTING R 5/27/2026 048166 100 113-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES FINANCE OFFICER CONS 1,100.00 207 315-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES FINANCE OFFICER CONS 495.00 208 317-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES FINANCE OFFICER CONS 495.00 710 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES FINANCE OFFICER CONS 1,430.00 720 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES FINANCE OFFICER CONS 1,430.00 730 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES FINANCE OFFICER CONS 550.00 5,500.00 FINANCE OFFICER - MAY 2026
0256 USA BLUE BOOK INC
I-202605124521 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES R 5/27/2026 048167
710 325-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 23.11 710 325-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 1,709.71 1,732.82 INVOICE #INV01039057; #INV01039008
0264 WESTERN NEVADA SUPPLY
I-12251541 PARTS R 5/27/2026 048168
710 311-600.76 LINE REPAIR PARTS 4,808.25 4,808.25
INVOICE #12251541
5/20/2026 12:01 PM 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
CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR I.D. NAME STATUS DATE AMOUNT DISCOUNT NO STATUS AMOUNT * * T O T A L S * * NO INVOICE AMOUNT DISCOUNTS CHECK AMOUNT REGULAR CHECKS: 32 194,626.99 0.00 194,626.99
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
** G/L ACCOUNT TOTALS **
G/L ACCOUNT NAME AMOUNT
---------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 111-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 19.02
100 111-600.02 POSTAGE 369.59
100 111-600.05 TELEPHONE 54.17
100 111-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 223.81
100 111-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 266.67
100 111-600.48 EQUIPMENT LEASE 279.46
100 112-600.27 CIVIC PROMOTION AND MARKETING 1,045.00
100 113-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 10.07
100 113-600.02 POSTAGE 369.59
100 113-600.05 TELEPHONE 10.90
100 113-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 1,100.00
100 113-600.48 EQUIPMENT LEASE 279.46
100 114-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 2.24
100 117-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,495.00
100 212-600.14 SHERIFF'S SERVICES 150,000.00
100 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 5.59
100 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 541.21
100 413-600.05 TELEPHONE 109.00
100 413-600.45 BUILDING EXPENSE 102.00
100 414-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 798.60
100 414-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 98.32
*** FUND TOTAL *** 158,179.70
207 315-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 6.71
207 315-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 11.97
207 315-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 495.00
*** FUND TOTAL *** 513.68
208 317-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 6.71
5/20/2026 12:01 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 7
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
---------------------------------------------------------------------- 208 317-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 87.68
208 317-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 104.50
208 317-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 530.99
208 317-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 495.00
208 317-600.42 STREET REPAIR 1,025.49
*** FUND TOTAL *** 2,250.37
710 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 35.80
710 311-600.02 POSTAGE 369.59
710 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 87.68
710 311-600.05 TELEPHONE 118.97
710 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 439.63
710 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 104.50
710 311-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 1,084.74
710 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 1,430.00
710 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 266.67
710 311-600.48 EQUIPMENT LEASE 186.31
710 311-600.51 TESTING 705.36
710 311-600.76 LINE REPAIR 4,808.25
710 325-600.05 TELEPHONE 143.15
710 325-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 343.54
710 325-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 1,709.71
710 325-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,910.00
710 325-600.51 TESTING 342.57
*** FUND TOTAL *** 14,086.47
720 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 21.25
720 311-600.02 POSTAGE 369.59
720 311-600.04 GAS AND ELECTRIC 87.68
720 311-600.05 TELEPHONE 87.20
720 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 228.43
720 311-600.07 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 4,665.05
720 311-600.08 VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 531.00
720 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 1,430.00
720 311-600.18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 266.66
720 311-600.48 EQUIPMENT LEASE 186.31
720 311-600.51 TESTING 4,737.30
*** FUND TOTAL *** 12,610.47
730 311-510.01 PERSONNEL COSTS 4.47
730 311-600.02 POSTAGE 369.57
730 311-600.05 TELEPHONE 10.90
730 311-600.06 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 21.11
730 311-600.10 ACCOUNTING FEES 550.00
730 311-600.51 TESTING 6,030.25
*** FUND TOTAL *** 6,986.30
5/20/2026 12:01 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 8
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
NO INVOICE AMOUNT DISCOUNTS CHECK AMOUNT
VENDOR SET: 01 BANK: PC TOTALS: 32 194,626.99 0.00 194,626.99 BANK: PC TOTALS: 32 194,626.99 0.00 194,626.99
REPORT TOTALS: 32 194,626.99 0.00 194,626.99
5/20/2026 12:01 PM A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT PAGE: 9
SELECTION CRITERIA
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VENDOR: ALL
BANK CODES: All
FUNDS: All
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CHECK SELECTION
CHECK RANGE: 048137 THRU 048168
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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PRINT OPTIONS
SEQUENCE: CHECK NUMBER
PRINT TRANSACTIONS: YES
PRINT G/L: YES
UNPOSTED ONLY: NO
EXCLUDE UNPOSTED: NO
MANUAL ONLY: NO
STUB COMMENTS: YES
REPORT FOOTER: NO
CHECK STATUS: NO
PRINT STATUS: * - All
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1 City of Portola
MINUTES
2026-2027 Budget Workshop - Special Meeting
May 06, 2026 03:30 PM
35 Third Ave, Portola, CA 96122
https://www.cityofportola.com/
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:09 pm by Mayor Bill Powers.
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bill Powers, Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia, Councilmember Jim Murphy
Absent: Councilmember Lauren Miller
Staff Present: City Manager Ryan Bonk, Finance Officer Susan Scarlet, Director of Public Works Todd Roberts, Administrative Services Manager, Kristen Schiavone
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mayor Bill Powers
2. Public Comments
No public comment.
3. Budget Workshop
Finance Officer Susan Scarlett provided an overview of the City's current budgetary positions.
Staff recommended no increase in the admission fee for the 2026 Pool season.
City Manager Bonk and Director of Public Works, Todd Roberts, reviewed information on nonbudgeted items.
Council took action and advised staff to move forward with the draft budget.
Councilmember Jim Murphy motioned to approve. Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Jim Murphy Absent Councilmember Lauren Miller
4. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:09pm.
1 City of Portola
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
May 13, 2026 06:00 PM
35 Third Ave, Portola, CA 96122
https://www.cityofportola.com/
https://zoom.us/j/3583067836
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Bill Powers.
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bill Powers, Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia, Councilmember Jim Murphy, Councilmember Vacant , Councilmember Lauren Miller
Staff Present: City Manager Ryan Bonk
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mayor Bill Powers
2. Public Comments
No public comment
3. City Communications
1. City Council Communications
Councilmember Murphy had nothing to report.
Councilmember Miller had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Battaglia had nothing to report.
Mayor Powers commented about the downtown merchants and the work they are doing to improve their storefronts and is happy to see many improvements throughout the City.
2. 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 they will sponsor a green waste disposal event with the Portola Fire Wise group in June. This event is for City residents.
2 3. Staff Communications
None
4. City Manager Report
City Manager Bonk reported that he reached out to Caltrans regarding the status of the Gulling Street Bridge inspection report and that Caltrans informed him they are still conducting internal investigations and that a report should be sent to the City very soon. City Manager Bonk will follow up with the Council when he receives the report from Caltrans.
He provided an update on the Structural Rehabilitation Funding Application for the Gulling Street Bridge Program (HBP). He advised the council that he reached out to the Caltrans program manager to see if there had been any movement on the Transportation Bill and was informed that they don’t expect any new updates or decisions until February, 2027. He also stated that staff is in the process of scheduling a meeting with Senator Schiff’s office to discuss the importance of this funding to the region.
He advised the council that, as of 5/13/2026, the City has not received any applicants for the City Council Vacancy. Applications are due tomorrow, 5/14/2026.
He reported that the chipping day held on 4/25/2026 went well. Before-and-after pictures of the event were included in the agenda package. He mentioned that roughly 10 residents utilized the free services. He reported that the US Forest Service land at the River Walk was also cleaned up during this event.
City Manager Bonk reported that the Quarterly Connection Newsletter was sent via utility bills, Facebook, and the City website.
He reported that the Public Works department has been working on getting the Pool ready for the upcoming season. He also stated that the Water Treatment Plant has been brought online for the season. He provided an update on the water storage tanks that the City received through a grant. The tanks have been received and placed. Public Works is working on the Golden Springs line in preparation to connect the storage tanks.
4. Consent Agenda
1. Claims:
Adopt Resolution No. 2648. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from April 4th, 2026 through May 1st, 2026 and accounts payable from April 23rd, 2026 through May 13th, 2026 The amount of payroll to be paid is $76,806.64
The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $146,175.18 The total amount to be paid is $222,981.82
2. Minutes
Adopt the minutes of the April 22nd, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Jim Murphy motioned to approve. Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
3 Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Lauren Miller
5. Contract Planning Consultant: RVI Planning & Landscape Architecture, Inc.
City Manager Bonk provided information on the proposed contract under consideration by RVI Planning & Landscape Architecture. Karen Downs, with Manhard Consulting, has been providing the City with consulting services for many years. Manhard Consulting was acquired by RVI, and Karen Downs will continue to work with the City through the new consulting company. The contract has a not-to-exceed value of $30,500 and is budgeted.
Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia motioned to approve. Councilmember Lauren Miller seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Jim Murphy Aye Councilmember Lauren Miller
6. Department Update: Public Engagement Officer (Code Enforcement) Public Engagement Officer Brian Attama shared a report and handout on the department's year-todate activities with the Council and staff.
Some highlights from his report included his participation in a Code Enforcement conference that he attended through a scholarship program.
He provided a breakdown of code enforcement cases in the City in 2026.
He updated the Council on the Clean California Community program, noting the City held two cleanup events last year and created a new advisory board to help the City of Portola become a designated Clean California Community. If approved, the City will receive a sign indicating the status for display.
Next, he presented before-and-after photos of the abatement activities he’s been working on throughout the year.
He also touched on the department's future projects and goals.
7. Adjournment
The regular meeting of the Portola City Council adjourned at 6:28pm.
Upcoming Forest Health
Projects
Implementation around Portola and nearby communities.
Who We Are
National Forest Foundation
- Our Mission: Transform America's love of nature into
action for our National Forests.
- NFF has an agreement with the Plumas National Forest
to implement forest health projects across 67,690 acres of National Forest Land.
- NFF has multiple upcoming projects around the City of Portola and nearby communities.
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Why
Community Protection –Central and West Slope Project
- Over the past 6 years, more than 65 percent of the
National Forest has been affected by catastrophic
wildfire.
- The current state of the forests around Portola are
extremely over-stocked, with many trees in poor
health.
- This project will mitigate the risk of wildfire to
communities and critical infrastructure.
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Downtown Greenville, CA during the Dixie Noah Berger, AP Fire in 2021
Hand Thinning
Commercial Timber
Mastication
Example Treatment
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Before Treatment After Mastication Treatment
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Projects operating in 2026
• Delleker T Timber Project
• Grasshopper Timber Project
• Beckwourth Service Work
• McKinsie Hand Thin
Upcoming Forest Health Projects
Delleker T Timber Project
‐ 255 acres
‐ Commercial timber project
‐ Kid’s Creek Trail will be closed while active
operations are occurring
‐ Implementation will begin in late summer
Upcoming Forest Health Projects
Grasshopper Timber Project
and Beckwourth Service
Work ‐ 3,700 acres
‐ Commercial timber project, mastication, and hand
thinning
‐ Implementation on the hand thinning will begin this
summer
‐ Implementation on the other treatment types to
follow this fall as weather allows
Upcoming Forest Health Projects
McKinsie Hand Thin
‐ 1,800 acres
‐ Located southwest of Portola near the
community of Whitehawk
‐ Hand thinning
‐ Implementation will begin this summer
Sumner Cornacchia
National Forest Foundation
[email protected]
775-434-4156
Mike Rahe
Plumas National Forest
530-927-8528
Kristin Winford
Plumas National Forest
530-927-9853
Portola
Claremont Forest Resiliency Project
Community Protection - Central and West Slope Project - NFF Community Protection - Central and West Slope Project - STEM Community Protection - Eastside Project
North Fork Forest Recovery Project
North Quincy Wildfire Resilience Project
Tributaries Forest Recovery Project
Portola Community
Plumas National Forest
Major Projects
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Quincy
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Resolution No. 2649 May 27th, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2649
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTOLA,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the law relating to general law cities in the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 3, 2026, for the election of Municipal Officers;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTOLA, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law Cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Portola, California, on Tuesday November 3, 2026, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of the election of three members of the City Council, for the full term of four years.
SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law.
SECTION 3. The election shall be conducted by mail ballot pursuant to the California Elections Code Section 3005 only insofar as required by law.
SECTION 4. That in all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 5. That the notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the Deputy City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 6. That the Deputy City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May 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 meeting thereof held on May 27th, 2026.
Kristen Schiavone, Deputy City Clerk
Resolution No. 2650 May 27th, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2650
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTOLA, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLUMAS TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Portola called a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of the election of three members of the City Council for the full term of four years; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date and that the county election department of the County of Plumas canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTOLA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of Sections 10401 and 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Plumas is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of the election of three members of the City Council, all for the full term of four years.
SECTION 2. That pursuant to Section 10418 of the Elections Code, the Plumas County election department is authorized to conduct the General Municipal Election in all respects as if there were only one election and only one form of ballot shall be used.
SECTION 3. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to authorize the County Clerk, election’s department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.
SECTION 4. That the City of Portola recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs.
SECTION 5. That the Deputy City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the County Clerk, election’s department of the County of Plumas.
SECTION 6. That the Deputy City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May 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 meeting thereof held on May 27th, 2026.
Kristen Schiavone, Deputy City Clerk