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 March 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, MARCH 28, 2022
5:00
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M. Monday, March 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, March 28, 2022
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.
9. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
10. PROCLAMATIONS
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PROCLAMATIONS - DECLARING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF BISHOP – Requested by Wild Iris Executive Director Matias Bernal, MS LPCC and Family Services Program Manager Vanessa Hays.
Item 10A
11. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISTORS BUREAU UPDATE – Executive Director Tawni Thomson.
Item 11
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS The following department reports have been submitted for Council review.
A.
Fire Chief Joe Dell
Item 12A
B.
Police Chief Richard Standridge
Item 12B
C.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Item 12C
D.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala Item 12D
E.
Interim City Administrator and Public Works Director Deston Dishion Item 12E
13. 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 – February 28, 2022
Item 13A.1
2. City Council Special Meeting Minutes – March 9, 2022 Item 13A.2
3. City Council Meeting Minutes – March 14, 2022
Item 13A.3
4. Ratify City of Bishop COVID-19 Prevention Program dated 3/1/2022 Item 13A.4
5. Second Reading and Adoption 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 Item 13A.5
6. A Resolution Making the Legally Required Findings to Continue to Authorize the Conduct of Remote “Telephonic” Meetings During the State of Emergency Item 13A.6
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Notice – March 23, 2022 Item 13B.1
14. PUBLIC HEARING 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 AND FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE APPROVAL OF A RELATED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION – Council to hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on the proposed ordinance relating to amending the contract between the City of Bishop and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to provide Section 20434 (Any officers or employees of a fire department employed to perform duties of firefighting, fire prevention, fire training, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, or fire or arson investigation services as “Local Fire Fighters”), approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance, and approve the related resolution of intention – Administration.
Item 14A
15. NEW BUSINESS
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO ASSIST INYO MONO ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY ACTION (IMACA) TO ADMINISTER COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS OF BISHOP AND TAKING AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THER TO - Council consideration to approve the proposed resolution providing $25,000 in support funding to IMACA – Administration.
Item 15A
B.
GENERAL PLAN 2021 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT – Council to review and accept the General Plan 2021 Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and to the State Department of Housing and Community Development - Planning.
Item 15B
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. ADJOURNMENT Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.