CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 - 4:30 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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- 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.
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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 - 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2025
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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(b): 1 Potential Case
B. 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, February 24, 2025
6. MOMENT OF SILENCE
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Kong 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 - February 24, 2025
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 January 13, 2025, and January 27, 2025.
B. January 2025 Budget Report
City Council to accept the January 2025 Budget Report.
C. January 2025 Financial Reports
City Council to accept the January 2025 Financial Reports.
D. Public Works Administrative Support Specialist Job Description and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Full Time Salary Schedule
Council consideration to approve a new Public Works job description for an Administrative Support Specialist position and the revised Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Full Time Salary Schedule.
E. Police Department Flock Safety Contract
Review and approve Flock safety contract in an amount not to exceed $187,500.00.
F. Budget Adjustment for Grant Funded Energy Efficient Pool Pumps
Council consideration to approve the proposed budget adjustment not to exceed $12,216.02 to facilitate spending and subsequent grant reimbursement.
G. Amendment No.1 to Professional Services Agreement for Real Estate consultation and services between the City of Bishop and Bishop Real Estate Rasmusson and Assoicates Inc.
Council to approve the Amendment No. 1 for Professional Services Agreement for Real Estate Consultation and Services between the City of Bishop and Bishop Real Estate Rasmusson and Associates Inc.
H. Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice
Council is requested to receive and file the attached Planning Commission Cancellation Notice.
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Council consideration to appoint Kim Partridge to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending October 28, 2027.
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers