1 City of Portola
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
June 10, 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 Lauren Miller, Councilmember Stephan Mangum
Absent: Councilmember Jim Murphy
Staff Present: City Manager Ryan Bonk, Finance Officer Susan Scarlett, Administrative Services Manager Kristen Schiavone, City Attorney Steve Gross (Zoom),
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Mayor Bill Powers
2. Public Comments
Public commented.
3. City Communications
1. City Council Communications
Councilmember Mangum attended the Green Waste clean up event.
Councilmember Miller attended the Portola Community Clean Up on May 30 and toured the proposed community forest project on June 9.
Mayor Pro Tem Battaglia attended the Green Waste event with the Fire Wise crew and reported
52.25 cubic yards of green waste were collected from 11 homes. She attended the Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCo's) meeting on June 8 and toured the community forest land and the Lost Sierra Chamber of Commerce on May 20.
Mayor Powers attended the Green Waste Clean Up event and the LAFCo meeting.
2. Reports: Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District / Plumas County Sheriff / Northern Sierra Air Quality
2 Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District - No report.
Plumas County Sheriff - No Report
Northern Sierra Air Quality - Mayor Pro Tem Battaglia reported that the targeted airshed grants are set to expire in May 2028, and the 2018 airshed grant close-out process will begin next month. She reported that this will leave one grant with approximately $2,000,000 remaining.
She reported that anyone with an EPA-certified pellet stove within the city limits now qualifies for the heat pump combo, as the program is not limited to wood stoves.
She mentioned that the free green waste disposal event is happening throughout June for City residents.
3. Staff Communications
No report.
4. City Manager Report
City Manager Bonk provided an update on city events, including the Community Clean-up Day and the Green Waste Clean-up event.
Public Works has been preparing for the Gravel Grinder Bike Race, which kicks off Friday at 3pm. The race begins at 7:30am on Saturday. He also mentioned a free kids' race at 5pm on Saturday, a live band Saturday night, and a pancake breakfast on Sunday.
The Portola Pool opens Saturday, 6/13/26. Pool hours are 12pm - 5pm.
The upcoming General Municipal Elections happening on November 3rd, 2026, are underway, and staff are finalizing election materials. Once final, they will be made available to those who would like to run for a City Council seat.
4. Consent Agenda
1. Claims:
Adopt Resolution No. 2655. The resolution authorizes payment of payroll from May 16th, 2026 through May 29th, 2026 and accounts payable from May 28th, 2026 through June 10th, 2026 The amount of payroll to be paid is $44,928.33
The amount of accounts payable to be paid is $61,346.58 The total amount to be paid is $106,274.91
2. Minutes
Adopt the minutes of the May 27th, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
Councilmember Lauren Miller motioned to approve. Mayor Bill Powers seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Lauren Miller Aye Councilmember Stephan Mangum Absent Councilmember Jim Murphy
3 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
Public Comment: None
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Regarding Job Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts Public Comment: None
City Manager Bonk provided the Council with an update stating there are no current vacancies, that the most recent recruitment for the Accounting Technician was successful, and that retention efforts are focused on building a good organizational culture.
7. Project List in Consideration of SB1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act (RMRA):
Resolution 2653
City Manager Bonk advised that the annual funding for 2026-2027 is $59,396.00. Various streets in need of repair are being discussed by staff to determine the best use of this funding according to priority established using multiple criteria including current condition of streets, volume of traffic, and ability to have the highest impact utilizing the funds available.
Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia motioned to approve. Councilmember Stephan Mangum seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Lauren Miller Aye Councilmember Stephan Mangum Absent Councilmember Jim Murphy
8. Fire Assessment Funds: Resolution 2652
Finance Officer Susan Scarlett provided background on the Fire Assessment funds the City received from Plumas County last fall. These funds were collected on behalf of the City for delinquent accounts and delinquent property taxes. Because the City has no fire department, staff proposed transferring these funds to the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District (BPFPD) and authorizing staff to transfer any future Fire Assessment funding received by Plumas County to BPFPD.
Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia motioned to approve. Councilmember Stephan Mangum seconded the motion.
The roll call vote:
Aye Mayor Bill Powers Aye Mayor Pro Tem Mikki Battaglia Aye Councilmember Lauren Miller Aye Councilmember Stephan Mangum Absent Councilmember Jim Murphy
9. 2026 Plumas County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update: Resolution No. 2654
Planning consultant Carter Williams outlined the proposed Plumas County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan via Zoom. Council voted to approve Resolution 2654, which will be submitted to the California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA Region IX officials for final approval.
4 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 Lauren Miller Aye Councilmember Stephan Mangum Absent Councilmember Jim Murphy
10. 2026 General Plan Safety Element Update: Review Draft Planning Consultant Carter Williams outlined the draft 2026 General Plan Safety Element via zoom.
Council commented and proposed several edits to the draft. Once these edits have been made, the updated draft will be represented to the council for final approval before it is sent off for further review by the required agencies.
11. Adjournment
The regular meeting of the Portola City Council adjourned at 7:10pm.