CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, JULY 28, 2025 - 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, July 28, 2025
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: Fire Chief
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: Police Chief
5. OPEN SESSION - 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025
6. MOMENT OF SILENCE
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Garcia 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. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION - Bishop Mule Days Report - Prepared and presented by Bishop Mule Days Celebration Executive Director Donna Bird.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
A. Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino
D. Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
E. Planning Department - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk
F. City Administrator Report - City Administrator Deston Dishion
13. BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE
Prepared and presented by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson.
A. Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report - July 28, 2025
14. EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS QUARTERLY UPDATE REPORT
Prepared and presented by Interim Fairgrounds Manager Mike Francesconi.
15. 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. June 2025 Budget Report
City Council to review and accept the June 2025 Budget Report.
B. June 2025 Financial Reports
City Council to review and accept the June 2025 Financial Reports.
C. Authorization to Establish an Investment Account with J.P. Morgan Chase for the Purpose of Investing in U.S. Treasury Obligations
City Council to authorize the Finance Director to establish an investment account with J.P. Morgan Chase.
D. Sales Tax on Flock Camera System
City Council to approve the adjusted not to exceed amount on the prepayment of the five-year Flock Camera System from $187,500.00 to $200,101.00.
E. Proposed Guidelines for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Grant in Support Program
City Council to review and approve the attached Grant in Support Information Packet Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
F. City Council Meeting Minutes
Council consideration to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for June 9, 2025, June 23, 2025, and the City Council Special Meeting Minutes for June 30, 2025.
G. Full-Time Salary Schedule - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Council consideration to approve the Salary Schedules for 2025/2026 fiscal year.
H. ORDINANCE - Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Relating to Density Bonus
Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding a new Chapter 17.14 - Density Bonus to the City of Bishop Municipal Code by title only.
I. 2025 Destruction Derby Agreement with the Tri-County Fairgrounds
Council consideration to approve the proposed contract for the 2025 Destruction Derby with the Tri-County Fairgrounds and to authorize Fire Chief Russell to execute the contract as presented.
J. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings
Council is requested to receive and file the attached Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Notices.
K. Planning Commission Meetings
Council is requested to receive and file the attached Planning Commission Meeting Notices.
16. NEW BUSINESS
A. Council Consideration of City Administrator Appointment and Employment Agreement with Pamela Foster
Council consideration to appoint Pamela Foster as City Administrator and authorize Mayor Kong to execute the proposed City Administrator Employment Agreement.
B. ORDINANCE - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 6-4, Article 5 to the Bishop Municipal Code Regulating Electric Mobility Devices
Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance relating to regulating electric mobility devices by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE BISHOP MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 10.53 REGULATING ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES
C. Annual League of California Cities/Cal Cities Conference -
Attendance and Confirmation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s)
Attendance and Confirmation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s)
Council to discuss who will attend the League of California Cities/Cal Cities Annual Conference scheduled for October 8, 2025 through October 10, 2025 in Long Beach, California, and reconfirm the appointment of the City's voting delegate Councilmember Garcia and alternate voting delegate Mayor Kong to vote on behalf of the City at the League of California Cities/Cal Cities General Assembly Meeting scheduled on Friday, October 10, 2025.
D. Discussion for Possible Contract with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District to Provide Fire Services in the District.
Provide direction to staff.
17. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers