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 3:00 p.m. on February 28, 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 3:00 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 3:00 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, FEBRUARY 28, 2022
5:00
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M. Monday, February 28, 2022
2. ROLL CALL
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.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: Interim City Administrator
5. OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. Monday, February 28, 2022
6. INVOCATION
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. ROLL CALL
8. 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.
Public Comment made by Fred Carleton
9. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
10. PROCLAMATIONS
A.
VALUES STATEMENT PROCLAMATION – Council will read the City of Bishop’s Values Statement Proclamation.
Item 10A
11. PRESENTATIONS
A.
RETIREMENT OF POLICE OFFICER – Presentations will be made to Bishop Police Officer Bryan Rossy for his many years of public service to the City of Bishop.
Item 11A
B.
EASTERN SIERRA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (ESTA) ANNUAL REPORT – Presented by ESTA Executive Director Phil Moores.
Item 11B
C.
INPUT ON COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FOR CRITICAL ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE FROM THE THREAT OF WILDFIRE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE – Presented by High Sierra Energy Foundation (HSEF) Executive Director Pam Bold.
Item 11C
12. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISTORS BUREAU UPDATE – Executive Director Tawni Thomson.
Item 12
13. DEPARTMENT REPORTS The following department reports have been submitted for Council review.
A.
Fire Chief Joe Dell
Item 13A
B.
Police Chief Richard Standridge
Item 13B
C.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Item 13C
D.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala Item 13D
E.
Interim City Administrator and Public Works Director Deston Dishion Item 13E
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. Monthly Budget Reports – January 2022
Item 14A.1
2. Warrant Registers – January 2022
Item 14A.2
3. Combined Cash Report – January 2022
Item 14A.3
4. Bank Reconciliation Report – January 2022
Item 14A.4
5. Investment Portfolio – January 2022
Item 14A.5
6. Ratify City of Bishop Employee COVID-19 Prevention Plan dated 2/24/2022 Item 14A.6
7. Personnel Status Change Report – February 28, 2022
Item 14A.7
8. Second Reading/Adoption of an Ordinance Updating Chapter 3.24 Purchasing System of the Bishop Municipal Code Item 14A.8
9. A Resolution Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote “Telephonic” Meetings During the State of Emergency Item 14A.9
10. A Resolution Amending and Restating Certain Fees and Charges for City Services Item 14A.10
11. A Resolution Authorizing Destruction of Certain Citywide Records Item 14A.11
12. Well 3 Pasture Lease Agreement
Item 14A.12
13. Sewer Pond Pasture and Effluent Lease Agreement
Item 14A.13
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Public Works Building Permits Report – January 2022
Item 14B.1
2. Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – February 22, 2022 Item 14B.2
3. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – February 23, 2022 Item 14B.3
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
B.
DISCUSS DRAFT BISHOP DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN – SIGNAGE AND DESIGN GUIDELINES – Council to hold a discussion on the Draft Downtown Specific Plan Signage and Design Guidelines - Planning.
Item 15B
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. ADJOURNMENT Monday, March 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.