CITY OF BISHOP
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers- 301 West Line Street - Bishop, California NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, Governor Newsom has signed AB 361 that temporarily suspends certain requirements of the Brown Act. Please be advised that the Council Chambers remain closed to the public for City Council meetings and that some, or all, of the Bishop City Council Members may attend this meeting telephonically or via video conference.
You are strongly encouraged to observe the City Council meetings live via Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7h0-6jtkioG8efGI13LhA/live and to submit public comments in writing by 4:00 p.m. on January 24, 2022 or you may join or participate via Zoom video conference by linking to the following site:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kQmrtcndQXWpm_YqaQCYMQ Individuals will be asked to sign in (by providing their name and email address) to access the video conference.
To submit a public comment, you are encouraged to participate:
1. In writing: Please email [email protected] and write ?Public Comment? in the subject line. In the body of the email, include the item number and/or title of the item as well as your comments. All comments received by 4:00 p.m. will be emailed to the City Council members and included as an attachment under the Agenda?s Item Number as ?Public Comment? prior to the meeting. Those comments received after 4:00 p.m. will be added to the record and shared with the City Council members after the meeting. City staff will continuously monitor for public comments received during the meeting as well. You may also hand deliver public comments to the City drop/payment box located at the Church Street entrance to City Hall on or before the deadline noted above.
2. Via Zoom-Webinar. If you choose to join the City Council Meeting via Zoom-Webinar you will be able to utilize the ?Raise Hand? feature to make a public comment and the Mayor will call on those who wish to speak at the appropriate time (not to exceed three minutes).
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 24. 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 City of Bishop thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID 19 virus.
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022
6:00
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. Monday, January 24, 2022
2. INVOCATION
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 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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A.
BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER BUSINESS PLAN – Council to hear a presentation on the Business Resource Center Business Plan in Bishop presented by Inyo County Administrative Analyst Miquela Beall, Thea Chase of AccompanyCo., and Gabe Preston of RPI Consulting.
Item 6A
7. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISTORS BUREAU UPDATE – Executive Director Tawni Thomson.
Item 7
8. EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS QUARTERLY UPDATE – Council to review and discuss the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Quarterly Update Report prepared by Chief Executive Officer Jen McGuire.
Item 8
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
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.
Acting City Administrator Deston Dishion
10. 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 10A.1
2. A Resolution Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 428 (APN 008-360-08) Item 10A.2
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Public Works Building Permits Report - December 2021 Item 10B.1
2. Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – January 25, 2022 Item 10B.2
11. NEW BUSINESS
A.
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING SERVICES AGREEMENT – Council consideration to approve the proposed waste management and recycling services agreement with Preferred Septic – Community Services.
Item 11A
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. ADJOURNMENT Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.