CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024 - 5:00 PM
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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 - 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2024
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters agendized for closed session only. 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 may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the City Council will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: City Administrator
5. OPEN SESSION - 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2024
6. MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin tonight's meeting, please join me in a moment of silence for self-meditation, prayer, or reflection.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Ellis will lead the pledge of allegiance.
8. ROLL CALL
9. 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.
10. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
11. 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
12. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION
A. PUBLIC HEARING - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 8, Health and Safety, Chapter 8.32 Smoking, Section 8.32.020 (Definition) and Section 8.32.030 (Smoking Prohibition).
Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance (by title only).
13. 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.
A. Audit Engagement Letter with Larry Bain dated June 3, 2024
Council consideration to approve and to execute the proposed audit engagement letter for a third-party audit of the City's FY 2023-24 financial records.
B. Budget Adjustment Request - Police Department
City Council to approve the proposed budget adjustment request.
C. Police Corporal Job Description
Council consideration to approve the Police Corporal Job Description for a new position within the Police Department.
D. Reserve Police Officer Job Description
Council consideration to approve the Reserve Police Officer job description as presented.
E. A Resolution Agreeing to Program the Required Match Funding for the South Warren Street Improvement Project
City Council consideration to approve the Resolution agreeing to program a minimum amount of $129,561 of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds for the South Warren Improvement Project by title only.
F. A Resolution Designating an Administrator for USDA Rural Development’s RDApply Application Intake System
Council consideration to approve a resolution designating the Public Works Director as the administrator for the USDA Rural Development’s RD Apply application intake system by title only.
G. A Resolution Designating an Authorized Representative for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Planning and Design Application for the Brookside Water Consolidation Project.
Council to approve a resolution designating the Public Works Director to be the Authorized Representative for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Planning Application for the Brookside and Sierra Highlands Water Consolidation Project by title only.
H. Building Permits Issued Report
Council is requested to receive and file the attached Building Permits Issued Report
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve an Ambulance Subcontractor Request For Proposals Process with AP Triton
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with AP Triton to facilitate the Request for Proposals process to acquire a subcontractor to provide EMS services under the City of Bishop Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $58,501.00.
B. FY 2024-25 Budget Adoption
City Council consideration to adopt the proposed City of Bishop FY 2024-25 Budget as presented.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers