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CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 25, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schwartz called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Rick Klug of the Calvary Baptist Church.
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 – joined the meeting via video conference at 6:05 p.m.
Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, City Administrator and Public Works Director Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
Jenny Rodricks, Assistant Finance Director
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 comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the City Council
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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
Mayor Schwartz announced that the presentations will begin with Presentation Item 6C first.
A. PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) SECTION 115 TRUST - MANAGING UNFUNDED LIABILITY - Presented by PARS Executive Vice President Mitch Barker.
Item 6A - Presentation by Mitch Barker
PARS Executive Vice President Mitch Barker made a presentation to Council on PARS Section 115 Trust and ways of managing the City’s unfunded liability.
B. EASTERN SIERRA PRIDE, NON-PROFIT AND EVENT – Presented by Deena Davenport Conway.
Deena Davenport Conway made a presentation to Council on the recently formed nonprofit organization called “Eastern Sierra Pride” and announced their upcoming event.
C. STATE OF BROADBAND IN BISHOP – Presented by Inyo County Office of Education Chief Technology Officer Justin Norcross Item 6C - Presented by Justin Norcross
Inyo County Office of Education Chief Technology Officer Justin Norcross made a presentation to Council on the state of broadband in Bishop and its surrounding communities.
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis joined the meeting virtually at 6:05 p.m.
7. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISTORS BUREAU UPDATE – Council to review and discuss the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Update Report prepared by Executive Director Tawni Thomson.
Item 7
Executive Director Tawni Thomson reviewed her report with Council and provided additional information to Council on the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau activities.
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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
Chief Executive Officer Jen McGuire reviewed her report with Council and provided additional information to Council on the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds activities and events.
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS - The following department reports have been submitted for Council review by:
A. Fire Chief Joe Dell – was absent and excused.
Item 9A
B. Police Chief Richard Standridge
Item 9B
C. Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Item 9C
D. Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala Item 9D
E. City Administrator and Public Works Director Deston Dishion Item 9E
Council reviewed the submitted reports by each department and had no questions or comments.
City Administrator Dishion reported additional information to Council on the current road work being done by the State of California Transportation Department (CALTRANS), the upcoming Mule Days event, and upcoming asphalt repairs.
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. Monthly Budget Reports – March 2022
Item 10A.1
2. Warrant Registers – March 2022
Item 10A.2
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3. Combined Cash Report – March 2022
Item 10A.3
4. Bank Reconciliation Report – March 2022
Item 10A.4
5. Investment Portfolio – March 2022
Item 10A.5
6. Personnel Status Change Report – April 25, 2022
Item 10A.6
7. Second Reading and Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Adding Title 17, Chapter 85 Entitled “SIGNAGE,” Amending Section 17.76.100 – SIGNS – COMMERCIAL, and Amending Section 17.62.100 – SIGN of the Bishop Municipal Code
Item 10A.7
8. Second Reading and Adoption of a Proposed Ordinance Modifying Title 17, Chapter 17.75 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) of Title 17 (ZONING) of the Bishop Municipal Code Item 10A.8
9. Community Services Department Instructor Job Description Item 10A.9
B. FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes – December 14, 2021 Item 10B.1
2. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2022 Item 10B.2
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Garcia Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
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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11. NEW BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 – Council consideration to approve the second reading and introduction of 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”) – Administration.
Item 11A
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Kong Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the second reading and adoption 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, 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.
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Garcia, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
B. PARK FACILITIES LEAD WORKER - Council consideration to approve the Park Facilities Lead Worker job description, waive the hiring freeze to allow the City to hire a Park Facilities Lead Worker, and approve the proposed changes to the Monthly Salary Schedule July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 - Community Services.
Item 11B
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Community Services Manager McElroy reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Kong Seconded/Councilmember Garcia Councilmember Kong made a motion to approve the Park Facilities Lead Worker job description and its Job Description and Essential Function Analysis with the changes discussed; waive the hiring freeze to allow the City to hire a Park Facilities Lead Worker; and approve the proposed changes to the Monthly Salary Schedule July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022. Motion passed 5-0.
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Garcia, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
C. POLICE DEPARTMENT AUDIO VISUAL UPGRADE – Council
consideration to approve the Police Department Audio Visual upgrades as quoted by Western Audio Visual for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 – Police.
Item 11C
Police Chief Standridge reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Garcia Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the project as presented and allow the Police Department to install a new audio-visual system, not to exceed $20,000.00.
Motion passed 5-0.
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Garcia, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Kong asked to bring back a conversation on fireworks in the city.
Councilmember Muchovej asked to bring back a discussion on options of a 115 Trust.
No further requests were made for future agendas items.
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13. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they each attended.
Council Members also announced upcoming community events and encouraged the community’s participation.
14. ADJOURNMENT - Monday, May 9, 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, May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ____________________________________________________
Karen Schwartz, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk