CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, AUGUST 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:
- Attending this meeting in person at the City of Bishop City Council Chambers located at 301 West Line Street in Bishop, California.
- Observing this meeting live from the City of Bishop website at: https://www.cityofbishop.com/government/city_council/index.php
- 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.
- 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, August 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 Garcia 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. PRESENTATIONS
A. Community Services Programs and Pool Services Update - Presented by Recreation Coordinator Nancy Gonzalez, and Aquatics Coordinator Danica Gomez.
B. Micro Enterprise Kitchen Home Operation (MEKHO) - Presented by Inyo County Environmental Health Director Jerry Oser.
C. East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project – Crosswalks and Railings
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 - August 26, 2024
9. 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. Budget Report for the Month of July 2024
City Council to review the Budget Report for the Month of July 2024.
B. Financial Reports for the Month of July 2024
City Council to review the financial reports for the month of July 2024.
C. Declaration of City-Owned Vehicles as Surplus
Council consideration to declare the Police Department's 2008 Ford Explorer (VIN #1FMEU73E38UB14505), 2018 Dodger Charger (VIN #2C3CDXKT2JH249094), and the Public Works Department's 2011 Ford F-150 (VIN #1FTMF1E89AKC33031) as surplus equipment.
D. Police Department - Vehicle Replacement
Approve the lease of two new patrol vehicles to replace two vehicles set for surplus through the existing enterprise contract and the FY 24/25 budget adjustment as presented.
E. Blackpoint LLC Professional Service Agreement
Council consideration to approve the Professional Service Agreement between the City of Bishop and Blackpoint LLC for radio communication services on the Consent Calendar under Approval/Filing.
F. Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice
Council is requested to receive and file the attached Planning Commission Cancellation Notice
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers