CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, CaliforniaMONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 - 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Monday, January 22, 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 - Councilmember Schwartz 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. Administration - City Administrator Deston Dishion
7. BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE
Prepared by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson and presented by Guest Host Supervisor Joe Pollini.
A. Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report
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.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
A. Monthly Budget Report for the Month of December 2023
B. Financial Reports for the Month of December 2023
C. City Council Meeting Minutes
9. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
A. Building Permits Issued Report
B. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Appoint one commissioner to fill a scheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending on March 25th, 2024.
Council consideration to reappoint Patty Cummings to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending on March 25th, 2028.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers