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CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schwartz called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 4:30 p.m. via video conference coordinated from the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Ron Phillips, City Administrator
Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
No public comments were made on matters agendized for closed session.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to
Government Code § 54957 – Title: City Administrator
Closed Session began at 4:33 p.m. Closed Session ended at 5:56 p.m.
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5. OPEN SESSION
Mayor Schwartz called the open session of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. via video conference coordinated from the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
6. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Tony Unger of the Church for the Sierras.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Muchovej.
8. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Ron Phillips, City Administrator
Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
Jenny Rodricks, Assistant Finance Director
Joe Dell, Fire Chief
Richard Standridge, Police Chief
Deston Dishion, Public Works Director
Elaine Kabala, Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager
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 may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the City Council
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will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
Public Comments made by Dr. Erica Rotondo - 1/6/2022
No further public comments were made.
10. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW To report on actions taken in Closed Session as required by law, Mayor Schwartz announced that direction was given to staff.
11. NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL QUARTERLY UPDATE – Prepared and presented by Northern Inyo Hospital Chief Executive Officer Kelli Davis.
Item 11
Northern Inyo Hospital Chief Executive Officer Kelli Davis was present to review her report submitted to Council and to address all of Council’s questions.
12. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE REPORT – Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
Item 12
Second District Supervisor Griffiths reviewed his report with Council and provided an update on Inyo County’s COVID-19 information and activities.
13. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
Reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were given on each department’s activities including upcoming and ongoing projects.
A. Fire Chief Joe Dell
B. Police Chief Richard Standridge
C. Public Works Director Deston Dishion
D. Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
E. Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala F. City Administrator Ron Phillips
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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. FOR APPROVAL/FILING
1. A Resolution Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote “Telephonic” Meetings During the State of Emergency Item 14A.1
2. A Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Application for Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery City/County Payment Programs and Related Authorizations
Item 14A.2
3. Purchase Agreement for the Sale and Removal of Surplus-Sunrise Mobile Home Park Unit 14 and accept the bid in the amount of $20.22 for the sale of Mobile Home Park Unit 14 to Julius and Nancy Botelho
Item 14A.3
4. Service Agreement for Fire Inspection Services with Fire Recovery USA Item 14A.4
5. Award Police Department Interior Painting Project to Polychrome Construction in the amount of $26,850.00
Item 14A.5
B. FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Fire Department Report – October 2021
Item 14B.1
2. Fire Department Report – November 2021
Item 14B.2
3. Public Works Building Permits Report – November 2021 Item 14B.3
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4. Planning Commission Special Meeting Notice – December 14, 2021 Item 14B.4
5. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – December 22, 2021
Item 14B.5
6. City Council Meeting Cancellation Notice – December 27, 2021 Item 14B.6
7. Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – December 28, 2021 Item 14B.7
8. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 175 N. Main Street, Bishop, California (Owner: Theresa Valle Acree)
Item 14B.8
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Garcia Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed 5-0.
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Garcia, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
15. NEW BUSINESS
A. LICENSE AGREEMENT NO. 889 LAGOON STREET MATERIALS PIT
WITH LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER
(LADWP) - Council consideration to approve License Agreement No. 889 with LADWP and the annual expenditure of $618.00 including an annual increase not to exceed 103% of the annual fee for a period of 5 years – Public Works.
Item 15A
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Mayor Pro Tem Ellis recused himself from discussion on this item at approximately 6:28 p.m. due to being employed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Public Works Director Dishion and Associate Planner Kabala reviewed this item with Council.
Council expressed their concerns about this piece of property’s zoning, permitted use, and its best use for the City.
Public comments were made by:
Jeff Griffiths, a resident of Bishop, spoke on behalf of his neighbors and himself who all reside next to the property being discussed. He asked Public Works Director Dishion if there could be set hours of operations since it will be in a residential area. Public Works Director Dishion said he will work on addressing Mr. Griffiths’ concerns.
No further public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Kong Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to continue this item and revisit it once Public Works Director Dishion has completed his meetings with LADWP. Motion passed 4-0.
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Garcia, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Recused: Ellis
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis rejoined the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
B. DISCUSS UPDATES TO THE CITY OF BISHOP PURCHASING
ORDINANCE 3.24 – Council to discuss the City of Bishop Purchasing Ordinance 3.24, provide staff with direction regarding the basic components of a revised purchasing ordinance and purchasing policy, and direct staff to prepare an ordinance and policy consistent with the sample policy for Council consideration – Finance.
Item 15B
Assistant Finance Director Rodricks reviewed this item with Council.
After a detailed discussion of the proposed Bishop Purchasing Ordinance 3.24, Council expressed their satisfaction with the proposed ordinance and directed staff to bring back the proposed ordinance with the requested changes in the limit amounts and the implementation of the Purchasing Card Policy for their consideration at a future meeting.
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No public comments were made.
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Muchovej asked for a discussion at a future meeting on 1. Land uses for the City and 2. Revisit the City’s value statement.
Councilmember Kong asked to bring back a discussion on possible fees for parking for businesses at the Parking Lot off Church Street and Warren Street at a future meeting.
No further requests were made for future agendas items.
17. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended virtually or in-person.
18. ADJOURNMENT - Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ____________________________________________________
Karen Schwartz, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk