CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin tonight's meeting, please join me in a moment of silence for self-meditation, prayer, or reflection.
3. 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 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
7. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
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. Proposition 4 Calculations Report, Gann Appropriations Limit
City Council to accept the report as presented.
B. Second Reading and Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Relating to Prohibiting Public Urination and Defecation
Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption 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. Fire Inspector Job Description and Job Analysis
Council consideration to approve the proposed Fire Inspector Job Description and Job Analysis.
D. Part-Time Salary Schedule - July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Approve the Part-Time Salary Schedule for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 as presented.
E. Building Permits Issued Report
Council is requested to receive and file.
F. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice
Council is requested to receive and file the attached Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notices.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements
City Council to review and accept the City of Bishop's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2023-2024.
B. First Reading and Introduction of a Proposed Ordinance Amending Section 9.24.020 The City of Bishop Ordinances, Unlawful Acts in the Park, in order to Prohibit Fishing.
Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed Ordinance amending Section 9.24.020. Unlawful Acts in the Park, in order to prohibit fishing by title only.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Bishop, State of California, Amending Section 9.24.020 The City of Bishop Code of Ordinances, Unlawful Acts in the Park, in Order to Prohibit Fishing
C. Second Reading and Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Relating to Regulating Encampments and Sleeping on Public Property
Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption 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.
D. Amendment 1 to the Agreement between the County of Inyo, The Bishop Paiute Tribe and the City of Bishop for the Provision of Emergency Medical Services Cost Sharing.
Council consideration to approve Amendment 1 to the Emergency Medical Cost Sharing Agreement in an amount Not To Exceed $37,586, and authorize the City Administrator to sign.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers