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City of Portola Community POOL SCHEDULE
For More Information Call 530-832-5766
2005 Portola Pool Schedule Opening Day - Saturday, June 18
Open Daily: Noon - 5 p.m. (closed July 4th)
Adult (19+)
$3.00
Summer Season Family Pass
(Immediate family only)
$110.00
Senior Citizens
$2.50
Summer Season Individual Pass
$40.00
Youth (6-17)
$2.50
(Early Bird Special $99 before 6/15)Child (5 and under)
$1.00
Swim Lessons
~ Lessons Closed Until Next Season ~
Swim Lessons - $35 per session
Registration:Saturday, June 11th Portola Pool 9 - 11 am
Monday, June 13th Portola City Hall 6 - 8 pm
Session 1
June 28 - July 8, Monday - Friday (no class on July 4)5:00 - 5:30 pm & 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Session 2
July 25 - August 5, Monday - Friday5:00 - 5:30 pm & 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Session 3
August 15 - August 26, Monday - Friday9:30 - 10:00 am & 10:00 - 10:30 am
Water Aerobics
6 - 7 pm
Mon & Wed
June 27 to Aug 24
Lap Swim
6 - 7 pm
Tues & Thurs
June 28 to Aug 25
We are no longer offering sessions for Lap Swim and Water Aerobics. Instead we ARE offering a Punch Pass that will be good for both Water Aerobics AND Lap Swim throughout the pool season. Each Pass will have 10 punches on it and will cost $30. Passes can be purchased at City Hall.
For additional information and sign-ups contact City Hall, 832-4216
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City Council and Planning Commission
The following offices are located at Portola City Hall, 35 Third Avenue,
Portola,CA 96122 and can be reached by phone at 530-832-4216,
fax 530-832-5418 or e-mail.
City Council:
The Portola City Council is composed of five Councilmembers elected to staggered four-year terms.
There is an election each November of even numbered years with either two or three seats up for
election. In cases where a Councilmember is unable to complete a term the Council can appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the term. The Council selects a mayor and mayor pro tem from
among its members to serve year terms. The mayor presides over the Council meetings, which are
held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Council meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chamber, 35 Third Avenue.
The following members currently make up the City Council:
Council Member
Term Expires
Mayor William Weaver
November 2008
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Rush
November 2006
Councilmember John Larrieu
November 2006
Councilmember Bill Kennedy
November 2008
Councilmember Larry Douglas
November 2008
Planning Commission
The City of Portola Planning Commission consists of five Commissioners appointed by the Mayor
and concurred with by the Council. The Commission handles land use issues within the City.
The Commissioners serve two year staggered terms and are appointed in July of each year.
The following members currently make up the Planning Commission:
Commission Member
Term Expires
Chair Charles Spencer
July 2005
Vice-Chair Bill Adamson
July 2006
Commissioner Kirk Lambert
July 2005
Commissioner Bill Mainland
July 2006
Commissioner Sunny Meredith
July 2006
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Departments of the City of Portola
The following offices are located at Portola City Hall, 35 Third Avenue, Portola, CA 96122, and can be reached by phone at 530-832-4216, fax 530-832-5418 or e-mail.
Administration Department
The City Administrator is appointed by the City Council to operate the day-to-day functions of the City and to implement policy as directed by the City Council.City Administrator - Jim Murphy
E-mail: j.murphy@ci.portola.ca.us
(530) 832-4216
Administrative Assistant - Leslie Tigan
City Clerks Department
The City Clerks Department provides public information, City Council support, administers elections and preserves the legislative history of the City.
City Clerk - Leslie Tigan
(530) 832-4216
e-mail: l.tigan@ci.portola.ca.us
Finance Department
The Finance Department provides the day to day accounting and management of the City’s funds. The department is works closely with the Administrative Department to develop the City’s annual budget and is responsible for revenue collections, cashiering, accounts receivable and utility billing.
Finance Officer - Susan Scarlett
Utility Billing/Accounts Payable - Kelly Stangel
(530)832-4216
e-mail: k.stangel@ci.portola.ca.us
Building Department
The Building Department issues building permits for new construction, additions, renovations and other work required to be permitted by the Uniform Building Codes. The department also works in conjuction with other City departments to enforce the Portola Municipal Code.
Building Official - Todd Roberts
(530) 832-4216
e-mail: t.roberts@ci.portola.ca.us
Public Works Department
The City’s Public Works Department operates the following City services:
Streets & Roads:
Provides maintenance and repair of the City’s road system
Solid Waste:
Intermountain Disposal in Delleker provides curbside refuse and recycling collection to residences and businesses with in the City. Intermountain Disposal also operates transfer stations and the Environmental Recycling Center at the City’s old landfill site. All solid waste inquiries, including billing questions should be directed to Intermountain Disposal, 530-832-4789.
Utility Manager/
Public Works Superintendent - Bill Whitener
(530) 832-5194
e-mail: bwutlmgr@psln.com
Water
The City provides water service for its residents and for a small amount of residents directly outside the City. The City’s domestic water is currently supplied by Willow Creek Springs and two wells one located at the City’s Public Works Yard and one located in the park at the Corner of Gulling and Commercial Streets.
Sewer
The City provides sewer collection and treatment at the ponds on the west side of the City, south of the Feather River.
Utility Manager/
Public Works Superintendent - Bill Whitener
(530) 832-4509
e-mail: bwutlmgr@psln.com
Fire Department
The City and outlying areas are provided Fire Protection by the Portola Volunteer Fire Department. The Department consists of approximately 30 volunteers dispatched out of two fire stations, one on each side of the Feather River.
Fire Chief - Curtis Marshall
Contract Services:
The City contracts with the following individuals or agencies for these services.
Animal Control
Plumas County provides animal control services to the City of Portola. Officers randomly patrol the City and follow up on complaint within the City. Dog licenses are required by the City and are available at City Hall. Contact Animal Control at 530-283-3673.
Legal Services
City Attorney Steve Gross, a partner of Porter Simon, located in Truckee provides legal support to the City Council, City Administrator and all departments in matters of law relating to the operation of the City. Because the City is charged by the hour for this service arrangements to discuss City matters with the attorney are made through the City Administrator.
Police
The Plumas County Sheriff Department is under contract to provide law enforcement services within the City.
Emergency 911
Non-emergency: (530) 823-4242 or (530) 283-6300
Engineering
Dan Bastian, of Bastian Engineering in Graeagle provides engineering services for the City. Because the City is charged by the hour for this service arrangements to discuss City matters with the engineer are made through the City Administrator.
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Hot Topics
Below you'll find the latest and hottest topics in Portola! Enjoy!
City Of Portola New Nalgene OTG (On The GO) Water Bottles $8.00 -
The City is selling water bottles. Get yours! They are available at the City Hall and the William's House/Portola Visitor's Center or call 832-4216.
Please click here for a printable flyer.
(See picture to the right.)
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Railroad Days - Trains Unlimited Tour - Great Documentary!
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23rd Annual Railroad Days Festival is just around the corner! Was held August 26-28, 2005! Check out the results of a success!
Click here for more information!
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NEW Crime Free Program in the Portola Area!
For more information on any of the Crime Free Programs click here
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Drinking Water Source Assessment:
A source water assessment was conducted for the Commercial Street Well in August, 2003. Click to view the Water Assessment Report.
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TELEVISED MEETINGS ~ For The Portola City Council
Watch the Portola City Council on Charter Cable Channel 37 Wednesday meetings are shown the following:
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Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
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Monday at 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and again at 7:00 p.m.
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PORTOLA VISITORS CENTER NEWS...
Portola's Visitor's Center has a NEW website!!!
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RAILROAD MUSEUM INFORMATION
www.wplives.com
www.wprrhs.org
Ray Rhodes' ~ Portola History website
Employment Opportunities
If you are interested in applying for a job position with the City of Portola, please download, print, fill-out the job application. Then fax, mail, or drop it by the
Portola City Hall building. Click here for application.
WATER/WASTE WATER UTILITY TECHNICIAN - (Salary 3,180 - $3865/mo, plus excellent benefit package. Experienced water and wastewater operator to perform skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant & distribution system, waste water treatment plant & collector system. Systems maintenance requires some underground utility work and heavy equipment operation experience. Must possess or have the ability to obtain (within 12 months of hire) a DHS T2 water treatment operator certificate, a DHS D2 water distribution operator certificate, a California Water Resources Control Board Grade I waste water operator certificate and a valid California Class B drivers license. City application and resume must be submitted by Friday, October 28, 2005 @ 5:00 p.m. Complete job description and application may be obtained by contacting the City of Portola, 35 Third Avenue, PO Box 1225, Portola, CA 96122, 530-832-6803. See printable application above.
PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY SYSTEMS WORKER - (Regular Full-time) Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual work. Works independently or as a member of a crew in construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sanitation systems, storm drains, parks, buildings, water system or related public works and utility functions. Qualifications: Must be able to lift up to approximately 100 pounds on a regular basis. Graduation from high school or equivalent. Two years of experience in general maintenance or construction work with experience and training in the safe usage of power equipment and heavy-duty vehicles is desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain a California Class B Driver's license. Possession of or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire, D1 Operator Certificate from the California Department of Health Services. Compensation: $12.84 - $15.59 per hour, DOE and a generous benefit package. For further information, a complete job description and to obtain City application, contact: City Hall, PO Box 1225, 35 Third Avenue, Portola, CA 96122, (530) 832-6801, FAX: (530) 832-5418 E-mail: l.tigan@ci.portola.ca.us Submit City Application and resume by: Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 5:00 p.m. The City of Portola is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Notices
This page is dedicated to all public notices pertaining to the City of Portola and it's surrounding communities.
Portola's New "Woodbridge" Development -
Woodbridge at Portola will provide housing units affordable to low and middle-income households. The land suggests the essential project vision: a small mountain style village connected within and to the existing community by a series of pedestrian paths, and offering access to extensive open space areas. All housing is designed to fit the mountain environment. Woodbridge is located within the northern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The property is located at the base of the northern flank of Beckwourth Peak and the south side of the Humbug Valley.
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23rd Annual Railroad Days Festival - Vendor Applications - W.Tate Memorial Run
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23rd Annual Railroad Days Festival is just around the corner! To be held August 26-28, 2005! Plan Ahead!
Click here for more information!
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NEW Crime Free Program in the Portola Area!
For more information on any of the Crime Free Programs click here
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Drinking Water Source Assessment:
A source water assessment was conducted for the Commercial Street Well in August, 2003. Click to view the Water Assessment Report.
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Click here for upcoming events and more about the City of Portola!
Click here to view our new panoramic of the beautiful Lake Davis
Our Mission Is To Be...
- A valuable business resource that develops and implements membership services and provides essential information
- An advocate for the protection and advancement of economic and business development
Cont'd...
- A chamber dedicated to promoting the Portola Sierra Valley area and its businesses
- A good neighbor who encourages relationships and communication between and among the community and its governmental bodies
