CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - 6:00 PM
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please be advised this meeting is accessible to the public in person, on the City of Bishop website, or on the local government cable channel 12. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 760-873-5863 Extension 124. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
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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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- Observe this meeting live from the local government cable channel 12.
Public comments may be made:
- In person: Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration (or complete a speaker card prior to the meeting). Comments for all agenda items are limited to a speaking time of three minutes unless modified by the Mayor.
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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, November 10, 2025
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Kong 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. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION - Former Planning Commissioner Andrew Gaidus
Present a City Tile to former Planning Commissioner Andrew Gaidus for his years of service on the Planning Commission.
B. PRESENTATION - High Sierra Energy Foundation (HSEF) 20th Anniversary Celebration - Presented by HSEF Executive Director Pam Bold.
C. PRESENTATION – California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Projects Update – Presented by Caltrans District 9 Public Information Office Chief Chris Andriessen.
7. 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 Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk
F. City Administrator Report - City Administrator Pam Foster
8. 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. City Council Meeting Minutes
Council consideration to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for: August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting, August 25, 2025 Regular Meeting, September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting, September 9, 2025 Special Meeting, September 22, 2025 Regular Meeting, and October 27, 2025 Regular Meeting.
B. Cancellation of November 24, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
If Council so desires, consideration is requested to cancel the 6:00 p.m. regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025.
C. September 2025 Budget Report
City Council to review and accept the September 2025 Budget Report.
D. September 2025 Financial Reports
City Council to review and accept the September 2025 Financial Reports.
E. Proposition 4 Calculations Report, Gann Appropriations Limit
City Council to accept the report as presented.
F. Final Reports from the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Grant in Support Program
City Council to review the final reports from participating grantees.
G. Approval to Purchase Vehicle for Parking Enforcement Officer – Not to Exceed $50,000
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the proposed budget adjustment and the purchase of a vehicle for the Police Department’s newly established Parking Enforcement Officer position, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, from Perry Motors of Bishop, CA.
H. Capital Equipment Replacement - Public Works Utility Truck
City Council consideration to approve the purchase of a new 2024 Ford F-350 Gas Service Truck from Capital Ford, Carson City, Nevada, in an amount not to exceed $89,506.91 (including taxes and fees) and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the purchase order.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Workshop #3: Presentation and Discussion on the Key Findings from the Regional Housing Needs Study.
Receive a presentation on the key findings from the Regional Housing Needs Study. This is an informational item only. The City Council may discuss and ask questions of the consultant, BAE Urban Economics, and City staff.
B. 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements
City Council to review and accept the City of Bishop's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024-2025.
C. ORDINANCE - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Relating to Establishing an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program
Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance adding Chapter 13.14 to the Bishop Municipal Code to establish an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit (WDP) Program by title only.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
TENTATIVE: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers
Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers