CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 - 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.
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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.
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].
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin another meeting tonight, let us pause for a brief moment of silence to individually reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in other silent activity.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - [presenter] 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. 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
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. 2023 Employee Service Awards
Council will recognize five city employees this year for their years of service. Police Records Clerk Victoria Toy will be recognized for five years of service, Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker Hector Martinez will be recognized for five years of service, Public Works Maintenance Worker Jake Kiddoo will be recognized for fifteen years of service, Public Works Secretary Michele Rhew will be recognized for fifteen years of service, and City Clerk Robin Picken will be recognized for ten years of service.
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.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
A. 2024 City of Bishop City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings
Council consideration to approve the 2024 City of Bishop City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings.
B. Assistant Fire Chief Job Description
Council consideration to approve the proposed Assistant Fire Chief Job Description.
C. Community Services Officer Job Description
Council consideration to approve the proposed Community Services Officer Job Description.
D. Full Time Monthly Salary Schedule - July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Council consideration to approve the proposed Full Time Monthly Salary Schedule - July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.
E. South Warren Street Improvement Design Task Order
Council to approve the Public Works Director to execute the South Warren Street Improvements Design Task Order with a not-to-exceed amount of $55,500 under the provisions of the As Needed, On-Call Civil Engineering Service Agreement between the City of Bishop and Triad/Holmes Associates that was executed on July 1, 2023.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
A. Building Permit Report
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2022 - 2023 Audited Financial Statements
City Council consideration to accept the City of Bishop's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2022-2023.
B. Proposition 4 Calculations Report, Gann Appropriations Limit
Council consideration to accept the report as presented.
C. Approve Expenditure to Acquire the Services of Rojas Communications Group
Council consideration to approve the expenditure of $4,000.00 per month for services provided by Rojas Communications Group with a not to exceed amount of $48,000. For 12 months starting Feb 1, 2024.
D. Bishop City Park Facility Use 2023-2024
City Council of the City of Bishop to have a discussion and give input on the City Park Facility Use.
E. Call for Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Pursuant to the City of Bishop City Council Standards and Procedures Manual Section 2.1, the City Administrator will conduct the election for Mayor. The newly-elected Mayor will then conduct the election for Mayor Pro Tem.
F. Mayoral Committee and Agency Appointments for 2024
[Action at this meeting is determined by the Mayor.] Council to discuss and approve the requested modifications to be made to the current 2023 Bishop City Council Committee and Agency Assignments for the 2024 calendar year (Effective January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025).
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
MEETING CANCELLED - Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
in the City Council Chambers
Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers