CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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- Attending this meeting in person at the City of Bishop City Council Chambers located at 301 West Line Street in Bishop, California.
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Any writing that is a public record that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at City Hall, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, California during normal business hours. Government Code 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2024
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin tonight's meeting, please join me in a moment of silence for self-meditation, prayer, or reflection.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Muchovej will lead the pledge of allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters not calendared on the agenda. When recognized by the Mayor, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your comments to three minutes. Under California law the City Council is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the City Council will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
A. Fire Department - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Public Works Department - Public Works Director Nora Gamino
D. Community Services Department - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
E. Planning Department - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk
F. Administration - City Administrator Deston Dishion
7. EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS QUARTERLY UPDATE
Prepared and presented by Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Chief Executive Officer Jen McGuire.
A. Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Quarterly Update Report
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City and will be acted on by one motion.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
A. Certificate of Acceptance for Seibu to School Path Right of Way Purchase
Council to approve City Administrator to sign the Certificate of Acceptance for real property conveyed by Grant Deed as written.
B. Vendor Agreement between the City of Bishop and Challenger Sports
City Council of the City of Bishop to approve and execute the Vendor Agreement between the City of Bishop and Challenger Sports, in an amount not to exceed $3,600 for a one-year term beginning on February 12th, 2024.
C. Real Estate Services for City of Bishop Owned Units in Sunrise Mobile Home Park - Letter of Extension.
City Council of the City of Bishop to accept the Letter of Extension for Real Estate Services and extend the Services Agreement from March 25, 2024, through March 24, 2025.
D. Full-Time Monthly Salary Schedule - July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Approve Salary Schedule as shown, Salary changes approved on January 8th, 2024 Council meeting.
E. Adopt Proposed Resolution of Determination of Industrial Disability Retirement of an Employee.
Council consideration to adopt the proposed Resolution of Determination of Industrial Disability Retirement of an Employee as required by Government Code Section 21154 and 21156 by title only.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
A. Building Permits Issued Report
B. Notice of Exemption for Bishop City Park Athletic Fields Lighting Project
No action, for Council information only.
C. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 1320 N. Main Street, Bishop, California 93514 (Owner: GROCERY OUTLET INC.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
City Council consideration to accept the mid-year budget adjustments as presented in the attached mid-year budget reports.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.