CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - 5:30 PM
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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 - 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2024
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 - Name of Case: City of Bishop et al vs. Aaron Schat et al Case No: SI CV CV-2368971
5. OPEN SESSION - 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2024
6. MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin tonight's meeting, please join me in a moment of silence for self-meditation, prayer, or reflection.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor 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. 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
12. 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 - November 25, 2024
13. 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 October 28, 2024, and to receive and file the Meeting Cancellation Notices for May 13, 2024, July 8, 2024, and October 14, 2024.
B. October 2024 Budget Report
City Council to accept the October 2024 Budget Report.
C. October 2024 Financial Reports
City Council to accept the October 2024 Financial Reports.
D. Amendment to Extend the Existing Agreement Between the City of Bishop and Inyo Council for the Arts
City Council to approve the proposed amendment and authorize the City Administrator to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
E. Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with Caltrans
Council consideration to approve the Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with Caltrans, District 9.
F. Second Reading and Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 9.24.020 The City of Bishop Ordinances, Unlawful Acts in the Park, in Order to Prohibit Fishing.
Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption of the proposed ordinance by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bishop, State of California, Amending Section 9.24.020 The City of Bishop Code of Ordinances, Unlawful Acts in the Park, in Order to Prohibit Fishing
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. Recommended List of Grant in Support Awards
Council consideration to award grants in support as recommended by the Grant in Support Ad Hoc Committee.
B. Task Order for the Field 6 Enhancement Project Design
Council consideration to approve the Public Works Director to sign a task order with Wood Rodgers to develop a conceptual plan and design for the Field 6 Enhancement Project for a not-to-exceed fee of $42,830.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers