CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - 5:30 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M. Monday, November 13, 2023
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. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c): 1 Potential Case
B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9: City of Bishop vs. Schat: Case No: SI CV CV2368971
5. OPEN SESSION - 6:00 P.M. Monday, November 13, 2023
6. MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin another meeting tonight, let us pause for a brief moment of silence to individually reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in other silent activity.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Schwartz 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. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF NEWLY HIRED FIRE CHIEF
City Administrator Deston Dishion will introduce Fire Chief Bret Russell and Mayor Ellis will perform the swearing in ceremony.
12. PRESENTATIONS
A. City of Bishop Specific Plan Receives State Award of Excellence - Presented by Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk.
B. National Healthcare and Housing Advisors (NHHA) Rural Healthcare Strategy for Inyo and Mono Counties - Presented by NHHA Business Development Manager Brennan Campbell.
C. Caltrans Bishop Pavements Project - Presented by Caltrans District 9 Project Manager Jill Tognazzi.
D. Sierra Business Council (SBC) Update on Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Funding and the Business Resource Center - Presented by Stacey Corless and Allan Pietrasanta.
13. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
14. 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
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.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
A. City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving One-Way Access For Delivery Vehicles Only In The Alley.
Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption of the proposed ordinance approving one-way access for delivery vehicles only in the alley (by title only).
C. Bishop Fire Deputy Fire Chief Job Description
16. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
A. Services Agreement Between the City of Bishop and Inyo Council for the Arts
Approve for information and filing.
B. Building Permit Issued Report
C. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - October 25, 2023
D. Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Agenda - November 1, 2023
17. NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Bishop Parking Demand and Land Use Study
Council consideration to approve the Planning Department to execute the City of Bishop Parking Demand and Land Use Study under the provisions of the As Needed, On-Call Civil Engineering Service Agreement between the City of Bishop and Wood Rogers Inc. that was executed on July 1, 2023 with a not-to-exceed amount of $154,140.
18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
19. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
20. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers