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CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 14, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schwartz called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:02 p.m. via video conference coordinated from the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Craig Fitzer of the Church on Main/Calvary Chapel.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Schwartz.
4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, Interim City Administrator and Public Works Director Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
Jenny Rodricks, Assistant Finance Director
Joe Dell, Fire Chief
Richard Standridge, Police Chief
Elaine Kabala, Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager
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
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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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. RETIREMENT OF POLICE SERGEANT – Presentations will be made to Bishop Police Sergeant Danny Nolan for his many years of public service to the City of Bishop.
Item 6A
Council made presentations to Retired Sergeant Danny A. Nolan. Police Chief Standridge apologized that Danny Nolan was unable to join the meeting at this time due to teaching at the Academy. However, Police Chief Standridge made comments thanking Danny Nolan for his leadership and many years of service. Police Chief Standridge also thanked Danny Nolan personally for helping to make his transition to Bishop Police Chief a smooth one.
B. NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT MEDICATION
ASSISTED TREATMENT PROGRAM AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE
PROGRAM - Presented by Northern Inyo Hospital Rural Health Clinic Care Coordinator Manager Dan David.
Northern Inyo Hospital Rural Health Clinic Care Coordinator Manager Dan David made a presentation to City Council on Northern Inyo Healthcare District's Medication Assisted Treatment Program and Syringe Exchange Program. Council spoke in support of both programs. After answering all of Council's questions, Council thanked Mr. David for his presentation.
Item 6B
C. URBAN GREENING GRANT FOR THE BISHOP COMMUNITY
GARDEN – Presented by Friends of Eastern Sierra Gardens Rosanne “Rosie” Howard.
Item 6C
Friends of Eastern Sierra Gardens Rosanne “Rosie” Howard and Kerry Lozito made a presentation to Council on the Urban Greening Grant that they propose to apply for with the City of Bishop for improvements at the Bishop Community Garden. After hearing from the Eastern Sierra Garden representatives, Council spoke in support of this grant for the community. After answering all of Council's questions, Council thanked Rosie Howard, Kerry Lozito, and Laura Mogg for their presentation tonight, all of their work
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they put into the Community Garden, and for reaching out to Council on this grant opportunity.
7. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE REPORT – Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
Item 7
Second District Supervisor Griffiths reviewed his report with Council and was present to answer any further questions. There were no further questions from Council. Council thanked Supervisor Griffiths for his report.
8. 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 Special Meeting Minutes – February 1, 2022 Item 8A.1
2. City Council Meeting Minutes – February 14, 2022
Item 8A.2
3. Monthly Budget Reports – February 2022
Item 8A.3
4. Warrant Registers – February 2022
Item 8A.4
5. Combined Cash Report – February 2022
Item 8A.5
6. Bank Reconciliation Report – February 2022
Item 8A.6
7. Investment Portfolio – February 2022
Item 8A.7
8. A Resolution Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote “Telephonic” Meetings During the State of Emergency Item 8A.8
9. Real Estate Services Agreement Letter of Extension - March 25, 2022–March 24, 2023
Item 8A.9
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B. FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Public Works Building Permits Report – February 2022 Item 8B.1
2. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – March 10, 2022
Item 8B.2
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Ellis Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed 5-0.
9. 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.
A. PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 13.20 (“MILITARY
EQUIPMENT POLICY”) TO TITLE 13 (“PUBLIC SERVICES”) OF THE
CITY OF BISHOP MUNICIPAL CODE GOVERNING THE USE OF
MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – Council to hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on the proposed ordinance relating to a Military Equipment Policy and consider approving the first reading/introduction of the proposed ordinance relating to a Military Equipment Policy – Police.
Item 9A
Mayor Schwartz introduced this item and opened the public hearing. Police Chief Standridge reviewed this item with Council. No public comments were made.
Motion/Mayor Schwartz Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Schwartz made a motion to close the public hearing. Motion passed 5-0.
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Garcia, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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No further comments were made by Council.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Kong Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance by title only. Motion passed 5-0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 13.20 (“MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY”) TO TITLE 13 (“PUBLIC SERVICES”) OF THE CITY OF BISHOP MUNICIPAL CODE
GOVERNING THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Garcia, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSS FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO INYO MONO ADVOCATES
FOR COMMUNITY ACTION (IMACA) - Council to discuss funding assistance to IMACA – Administration.
Interim City Administrator Dishion introduced this item to Council and introduced IMACA Executive Director Kate Morley to lead the discussion on IMACA's request for funding assistance from the City of Bishop. After a full discussion by Council, Council directed staff to bring this item back for action to be taken at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Ms. Morley thanked Council for their time and will get back to City staff with the grants in support application. She looks forward to meeting with Council again in two weeks to share what financial information she will have at that time as IMACA tries to make strong strategic decisions based on their current team and assistance from their network across the state as well.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Muchovej asked to bring back in three months or so a discussion on the final mile for broadband internet as discussed at the March 9, 2022 Strategic Planning Meeting.
Interim City Administrator Dishion wanted to clarify to Council that the Department Reports will be given orally at the first Council meeting of the month and via written report at the second Council meeting of the month.
Interim City Administrator Dishion also asked Council to direct staff as to when they would like to start meeting in person in the City Council Chambers again. Interim City Administrator Dishion announced that the audio/video upgrades to the City Council
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Chambers will be completed by March 27th and ready for Council to use at their next regularly scheduled meeting on March 28, 2022. After a brief discussion, Council came to a consensus to meet in person in the City Council Chambers at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022.
No further requests were made for future agendas items.
12. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on communications they received, and on the meetings and community events that they attended.
13. ADJOURNMENT - Monday, March 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ____________________________________________________
Karen Schwartz, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk