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 2:30 p.m. on February 14, 2022 or you may join or participate via Zoom video conference by linking to the following site:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9uVv6iajQ3mel6AF66OZTg 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 2:30 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 2:30 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, FEBRUARY 14, 2022
4:30
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 4:30 P.M. Monday, February 14, 2022
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT – NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters agendized for the City of Bishop Budget Workshop 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.
4. CITY OF BISHOP MID-YEAR BUDGET WORKSHOP
A.
CITY OF BISHOP FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW – Council to discuss and review the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget – Finance.
Item 4A
5. OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. Monday, February 14, 2022
6. INVOCATION
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. ROLL CALL
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 will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
10. 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.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
D.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala E.
Public Works Director and Interim City Administrator Deston Dishion
11. 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. City Council Meeting Minutes – December 13, 2021
Item 11A.1
2. City Council Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2022
Item 11A.2
3. City Council Special Meeting Minutes – January 19, 2022 Item 11A.3
4. City Council Meeting Minutes – January 24, 2022
Item 11A.4
5. Monthly Budget Reports – December 2021
Item 11A.5
6. Warrant Registers – December 2021
Item 11A.6
7. Combined Cash Report – December 2021
Item 11A.7
8. Bank Reconciliation Report – December 2021
Item 11A.8
9. Investment Portfolio – December 2021
Item 11A.9
10. A Resolution Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote “Telephonic” Meetings During the State of Emergency Item 11A.10
11. A Resolution Updating the City of Bishop Records Management Program Manual Item 11A.11
12. Sportsites Letter of Extension – March 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023 Item 11A.12
13. Purchase Bishop City Park Thermal Solar Pool Covers from Rightway Pool and Spa with for an amount not to exceed $18,421.01 Item 11A.13
14. Award the Cannabis Application Evaluation Services contract to Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates for an amount not to exceed $18,750.00 Item 11A.14
15. Receive Proposed Military Equipment Use Policy
Item 11A.15
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Fire Department Report – December 2021
Item 11B.1
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda – January 26, 2022 Item 11B.2
3. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 276 S. Warren Street, Bishop, California 93514 (Owner: Jose Guadalupe Jimenez) Item 11B.3
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION Public Hearing Procedure. The Mayor will open the public hearing and then: Statement and presentation by staff. Statement and presentation by members of the public. Questions from the City Council. Call for testimony. Rebuttal to previous testimony by members of the public. Close the public hearing, terminating public testimony. The City Council will deliberate the matter and arrive at a decision.
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PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING CERTAIN FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES - A public hearing will be held to hear and consider public input on the proposed resolution amending and restating certain fees and charges for City Services – Administration.
Item 12A
B.
PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE UPDATING CHAPTER 3.24 PURCHASING SYSTEM OF THE BISHOP MUNICIPAL CODE AND A PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PURCHASING POLICY – Council to hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on the proposed ordinance updating Chapter 3.24 (“Purchasing System”) of the Bishop Municipal Code, consider approving the first reading/introduction of the proposed ordinance updating Chapter 3.24 (“Purchasing System”) of the Bishop Municipal Code, and consider approving a resolution adopting a purchasing policy to be implemented by staff commencing on the effective date of the proposed ordinance – Finance.
Item 12B
13. NEW BUSINESS
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FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 APPROVED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS - Council consideration to adopt the approved budget adjustments for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year – Finance.
Item 13A
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.