CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 - 5:00 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 - 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 28, 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, October 28, 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 - Councilmember Muchovej 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 Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino
D. Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
E. Planning Department Report - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk
F. City Administrator Report - 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 - October 28, 2024
13. PRESENTATIONS
A. Acknowledgement of Community Services Park Helpers Jerry Ennis and Karen Ennis - Council to acknowledge Jerry and Karen Ennis for the outstanding work they do in making the City Hall grounds and Main Street landscaping look great.
B. Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) Annual Update – Presented by IMACA Executive Director Kelly Barcelox
14. 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 meetings held in June, July, August, and September, 2024.
B. Personnel Status Change Report - October 28, 2024
Council to review and approve the attached Personnel Status Change Report dated October 28, 2024.
C. September 2024 Budget Report
City Council to review and approve the September 2024 Budget Report.
D. September 2024 Financial Reports
City Council to review and approve the September 2024 financial reports.
E. C.O.P.S. Fund Budget Adjustment
City Council to review and approve the proposed budget adjustment.
F. Final Reports from the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grant in Support Program
City Council to review the final reports from participating grantees.
G. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Economic Development Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce
City Council to review and approve the proposed agreement and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
H. Granicus Agreement – One-Year Extension 11/12/2024-11/11/2025
Council consideration to approve the proposed Granicus Subscription Renewal from November 12, 2024 to November 11, 2025 with an annual cost of $15,258.31.
I. Public Works Superintendent and Supervisor Job Descriptions
Council consideration to approve the revised Public Works job descriptions for the Superintendent and Supervisor positions and approve a corresponding budget adjustment as proposed.
J. Building Permits Issued Report
Council is requested to receive and file.
K. Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice
Council is requested to receive and file the attached Planning Commission Cancellation Notice
15. NEW BUSINESS
A. First Reading and Introduction of a Proposed Ordinance Relating to Regulating Encampments and Sleeping on Public Property
Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bishop, State of California, Amending Title 8 of the Bishop Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 8.05 Relating to the Regulating of Encampments and Sleeping on Public Property and Determining Such Ordinance to be Exempt From Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act.
B. First Reading and Introduction of a Proposed Ordinance Relating to Prohibiting Public Urination and Defecation
Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bishop, State of California, Adding Chapter 8.26 to the City of Bishop Code of Ordinances, Prohibiting Public Urination and Defecation.
C. Award Construction Bid for the Community Garden Enhancement Project
Council consideration to:
- Award the Community Garden Enhancement Project contract to Clair Concrete Inc. in the amount of $88,324.00
- Authorize the execution of the construction contract with Clair Concrete Inc.
- Authorize the expenditure in a not-to-exceed amount of $88,324.00 including 10% contingency.
D. Formation of Grant in Support Review Ad Hoc Committee
City Council to choose two council members to serve on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Grant in Support Review Ad Hoc Committee.
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers