CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - 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].
The public is encouraged to participate or observe this meeting by:
1. Attending this meeting in person at the City of Bishop City Council Chambers
located at 301 West Line Street in Bishop, California.
2. Observing this meeting live from the City of Bishop website at:
https://www.cityofbishop.com/government/city_council/index.php
3. Observe this meeting live from the local government cable channel 12.
Public comments may be made:
1. 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.
2. In writing: Go to http://bishop-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=8 to
submit an "eComment" for the corresponding meeting. Please note that
eComment submissions closes at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may
also hand deliver public comments to the City drop/payment box located at the
Church Street entrance to City Hall on or before the deadline noted above. Written
public comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Council at the
earliest possibility. Please note written public comments received will not be read
aloud at the meeting.
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 26, 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 - Mayor Pro Tem 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. 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. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
8. 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 - February 26, 2024
9. NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL QUARTERLY UPDATE
Prepared and presented by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Stephen DelRossi.
A. Northern Inyo Hospital Quarterly Update Report – February 26, 2024
10. PRESENTATIONS
A. Food Recycling Program / Bishop Community Composting at the Community Garden - Presented by Community Garden Assistant Manager Laura Mogg and Composting Site Manager Paula Salguero.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing – City Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
After the Mayor opens the public hearing, Council will review the information and hold the public hearing to hear and consider public input on amending and restating certain fees and charges for City services. The Mayor will close the public hearing once all comments from the public have been received.
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.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
A. Monthly Budget Report for the Month of January 2024
B. Financial Reports for the Month of January 2024
C. Approval for Refunding of $388.00 in Erroneously Assessed Business License Tax
Council consideration to approve the refund of erroneously assessed and collected business license tax from business license #4005 pursuant to City of Bishop Municipal Code 5.08.030.
D. Vendor Agreement between the City of Bishop and Sportsites Inc.
City Council of the City of Bishop to approve and execute the Vendor Agreement between the City of Bishop and Sportsites Inc. with the first term beginning on March 1, 2024, in the amount not to exceed $6,000.00 annually.
E. Approve Proposed Resolution that Amends the Retirement Medical Benefit for Newly Elected City Councilmembers.
Approve proposed Resolution removing Retiree Health Care for newly elected Council Members beginning with newly elected Council Members as of November 1, 2024.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
A. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 621 W. Line Street Ste 101, Bishop, California 93514 (Owner: GRANDMA'S SEASONING RESTAURANT LLC)
B. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 112 N. Main Street, Bishop, California 93514 (Owner: SCHAT, ERICK FRANKLIN)
C. Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - February 27, 2024
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. A Resolution Relating to Designating an Authorized Representative for a Financial Assistance Application with the State Water Resources Control Board
Council to approve a resolution relating to designating an authorized representative for a financial assistance application with the State Water Resources Control Board (by title only).
B. A Resolution Authorizing Application to and Participation in the Prohousing Designation Program
Recommended Motion: Adopt the Resolution (by title only) authorizing the Planning Departments to:
1.Submit a Prohousing Designation Program application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and if the application is approved by HCD,
2. Execute all documents deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Prohousing Designation Program.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers