CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, AUGUST 10, 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].
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. All written public comments received prior to the above noted time will be distributed to the Council for their review and consideration prior to the meeting. All written public comments received after that time 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 10, 2026
2. ROLL CALL
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Schwartz will lead the pledge of allegiance.
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. City Administrator Report - City Administrator Pam Foster
B. Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
D. Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
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. City Council Meeting Minutes
Council consideration to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for: January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting, and January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting.
B. Approval to Purchase a Replacement Live Scan Fingerprint System
Staff recommends that the City Council:
- Approve the purchase of a new Live Scan fingerprint system from Biometrics4ALL in the amount of $28,042.00.
- Authorize the City Administrator to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase.
C. Ratification of Sourcewell Purchase Order and Consideration of Prepayment Option Relating to Ladder Truck Purchase
Ratify the Sourcewell purchase order for the ladder truck, as modified by the subsequent change orders; approve prepayment of eligible components, including installment payments, when financially advantageous; authorize payment of the remaining balance when due; and authorize the City Administrator to execute all related documents and complete the purchase, provided total payments do not exceed $1,732,745, inclusive of applicable sales tax and within the available budget appropriation.
D. Budget Adjustment for East Line Street Bridge Project
Approve a budget adjustment appropriating $74,683.08 in the East Line Street Bridge Fund for continued project expenditures.
E. Ratification of Spending Authority for the Bishop Park Courts Resurfacing Project
Ratify and clarify the City Council’s April 27, 2026 authorization for the Bishop Park Courts Resurfacing Project to include the contract award of $98,430 plus a 10% contingency of $9,843, for total project spending authority not to exceed $108,273.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Reject and Readvertise Bids for the Field 6 Rehabilitation Project.
City Council to reject all bids received for the Field 6 Rehabilitation Project and authorize staff to re-advertise the project with revised bid documents.
B. Signage Repair and Removal Grant Program
Staff recommends that the City Council:
- Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Signage Repair & Removal Grant Program Application.
- Authorize the Planning Department to administer the program.
C. Updated Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director Job Description & 2026/2027 Full-time Salary Schedule
Approve the updated Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director Job Description & 2026/2027 Salary Schedule
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. 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.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 - Agency Designated Representative: City Administrator Pam Foster. Employee Organization: Bishop Police Officers Association.
14. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
15. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers