CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 - 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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1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Freundt 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 Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
D. Planning Department Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk
E. City Administrator Report - City Administrator Pam Foster
7. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
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. RESOLUTIONS: November 2026 General Municipal Election
Council consideration to adopt each resolution individually by title only in order to facilitate the General Municipal Election to be held November 3, 2026.
B. RESOLUTION: Establish the FY 2026-27 Appropriations Limit Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution (Proposition 4)
City Council to review the proposed resolution and consider action to adopt by title only.
C. Audit Engagement Letter with Larry Bain, CPA
Approve and execute the proposed audit engagement letter.
D. Salary Schedules - July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Council consideration to approve the Salary Schedules for 2026/2027 fiscal year.
E. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Ladder Truck Purchase
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Bishop, Bishop Fire Protection District, and the Bishop Paiute Tribe for the purchase of a ladder truck and authorize the Commission Chair to execute the agreement.
F. 2026 Destruction Derby Agreement with the Tri-County Fairgrounds
Council consideration to approve the proposed contract for the 2026 Destruction Derby with the Tri-County Fairgrounds and to authorize Fire Chief Russell to execute the contract as presented.
G. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 9.12.010 of the Bishop Municipal Code Relating to the Juvenile Curfew
Council consideration to approve the Second reading and Adoption of an ordinance amending Section 9.12.010 of the Bishop Municipal Code by title only to modernize the City’s juvenile curfew regulations, ensure compliance with current legal standards, and align with California provisional driver’s license restrictions.
H. A Resolution to Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by SB 1: The Road Maintenance and Accountability Act
City Council consideration to approve the Resolution adopting the list of projects funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act for fiscal year 2026-2027.
I. Task Order Amendment - Wood Rodgers 25-TO-09 Park Master Plan
City Council consideration to approve the Task Order Amendment with Wood Rodgers 25-TO-09 Park Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $168,135 and increase Park budget 001-031-52015 Professional Services in the amount of $9,810.
J. Request to Waive Specific Bishop Park Pool Fees for 2026.
Council consideration to approve waiving pool fees for the City of Bishop Bid Day in the Park on July 4th, 2026.
K. Planning Commission - Cancellation Notice
L. Approval of Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Judicial Council of California
Consider and Approve the lease agreement with the Judicial Council of California
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3 regarding Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Conduct a Public Hearing in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3 regarding Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Adoption of the FY 2026-27 Budget
Adopt the proposed City of Bishop FY 2026-27 Budget as presented, and adopt the following resolutions:
- Resolution No. 2026-XX approving a short-term interfund cash advance to support the purchase of the Fire Department ladder truck; and
- Resolution No. 2026-XX approving a short-term interfund cash advance to support the South Warren Street Improvement Project.
B. Consideration and Review of Draft Joint Powers Agreement with Bishop Fire Protection District
Review and provide feedback on the Draft Agreement for Shared Management of Fire Services with the Bishop Fire Protection District.
C. Planning Commission - City Council Screening Committee Appointments
Council consideration to approve the two council members appointed by the Mayor to sit on the screening committee to fill the scheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission with a term ending on July 10, 2030.
D. 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 September 23, 2026 through September 25, 2026 in Anaheim, California, and to reconfirm the appointment of the City's voting delegate Councilmember Garcia and alternate voting delegate Councilmember Kong to vote on behalf of the City at the League of California Cities/Cal Cities General Assembly Meeting scheduled on Friday, September 25, 2026.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers