CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 - 6:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember 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. PROCLAMATIONS
A. Proclamation - Declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Bishop - Requested by Wild Iris Family Counseling and Crisis Center and CASA of the Eastern Sierra Executive Director Dominic Hays, MSW.
Council will read and present the proclamation declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Bishop to Wild Iris.
B. Proclamation - Declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Bishop - Requested by Wild Iris Family Counseling and Crisis Center and CASA of the Eastern Sierra Executive Director Dominic Hays, MSW.
Council will read and present the proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Bishop to Wild Iris.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Legislative Update Presentation from Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's Office - Presented by Valerie Spake
B. Eastern Sierra Business Resource Center Presentation - Presented by Eastern Sierra Business Resource Center Director Meryl Picard.
C. New City Logo Presentation
Allow staff to unveil the creation and adoption of a new City of Bishop logo, developed to reflect the City's identity, character, and sense of place.
8. 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 Daniel McElroy
E. Planning Department - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk
F. Administration - City Administrator Pam Foster
9. 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 - April 27, 2026
10. EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS QUARTERLY UPDATE REPORT
Prepared and presented by Interim Fairgrounds Manager Mike Francesconi.
11. 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. Approval to Authorize the Purchase of a Toyota Tacoma for Sunrise Mobile Home Park and Related Budget Carryforward if Needed
Approve the purchase of one Toyota Tacoma for Sunrise Mobile Home Park from Perry Motors in an amount not to exceed $38,000, and authorize any necessary budget carryforward or re-appropriation in a subsequent fiscal year if vehicle delivery occurs after June 30, 2026.
B. Updated City Clerk Job Description & 2025/2026 Full-time Salary Schedule
Approve the updated City Clerk Job Description & 2025/2026 Salary Schedule
C. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 17.39 – Residential Care Facilities to Title 17- Zoning
City Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance related to residential care facilities (by title only) with the recommended staff changes revising Section 17.39.030. Permitted uses and 17.39.040 Conditionally Permitted Uses.
D. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.38 ES Emergency Shelter Combining District
City Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 ES Emergency Shelter Combining District (by title only).
E. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.08 to Revise Various Definitions and Amending Section 17.80.120, Expiration of Permit or Variance
City Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 17.08 (by title only).
F. Planning Commission - Cancellation Notice
12. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION
A. Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Amending and Restating Certain Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Services
Council will hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on amending and restating certain fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City services.
At the close of the public hearing, Council will consider approving the adoption of the proposed resolution by title only.
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. Flock Presentation
Council to receive a presentation on Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology.
B. Award Construction Bid for the Bishop Park Courts Resurfacing Project
- Award the Bishop Park Courts Resurfacing Project to CH Court Tech Inc. in the amount of $98,430.00
- Authorize the construction contract with CH Court Tech Inc.
- Authorize a not-to-exceed amount of $98,430.00 including 10% contingency
- Increase Parks budget 001-031-52027 by $8,430.00
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Special Meeting in the Bishop Paiute Justice Center/Tribal Council Chambers located at 50 Tu Su Lane, Bishop, CA
Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers