CITY OF BISHOP
City Council Meeting Minutes
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022
6:00
P.M.
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 Sherry O’Connell of The Salvation Army.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Garcia.
4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT:
Councilmember Kong, and Councilmember Muchovej
ALSO PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, 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 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. INTRODUCTION OF POLICE OFFICER KARLA JIMENEZ – Police Chief Standridge will introduce Police Officer Karla Jimenez.
Police Chief Standridge introduced Police Officer Karla Jimenez to Council.
7. INTRODUCTION OF POLICE SERGEANT DAVID SCOBIE – Police Chief Standridge will introduce Police Sergeant David Scobie.
Police Chief Standridge announced that Police Sergeant David Scobie was not be able to attend tonight's meeting.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A.
A PRESENTATION TO INYO MONO ASSOCIATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED – A presentation by the Bishop Police Officers Association (BPOA) will be made to Inyo Mono Association for the Handicapped (IMAH) - Police Chief Standridge, Police Sergeant Scobie and Police Sergeant Hohenstein.
Police Chief Standridge, Police Sergeant Brian Hohenstein, and Police Officer Karla Jimenez presented IMAH Executive Director Adelina Rico and IMAH Director of Operations Jenny Park with a donation of $1,400.00 from the Bishop Police Officers Association. These funds were raised through the selling of Autism Awareness Police Patches to the public in April.
9. PROCLAMATIONS
A.
PROCLAMATION - DECLARING MAY 2022 AS HEALTHCARE DISTRICT MONTH IN THE CITY OF BISHOP – Requested by Northern Inyo Healthcare District Chief Executive Officer Kelli Davis.
Item 9A
Northern Inyo Healthcare District Chief Executive Officer Kelli Davis reported on the subject matter of this proclamation. She thanked Council for this proclamation on behalf of Northern Inyo Healthcare District.
Council read and presented the proclamation to Chief Executive Officer Kelli Davis.
Chief Executive Officer Kelli Davis thanked Council again for their support.
10. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE REPORT – Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
Second District Supervisor Griffiths provided an update on Inyo County business and activities.
11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
Reports from the Fire, Police, Community Services, Planning, Administration, and Public Works Departments were given on each department’s activities including upcoming and ongoing projects A.
Fire Chief Joe Dell
Fire Chief Dell reported to Council on the effects of the recent high winds with assisting in removing signs and the drying out of already dry fuels, working on preparing their current vehicle for the Fire Prevention Officer, working on their resiliency role for Emergency Medical Services, announced that they received an award from the California High School Rodeo Association for their services at their rodeo events, and gearing up for the Fourth of July.
B.
Police Chief Richard Standridge
Police Chief Standridge reported to Council on preparing for Mule Days, Fourth of July, Rodeo, and traffic.
C.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on children programs, pool open for lap swim, City park activities, the opening of the dog park soon, preparing for Mule Days, continue work on their new offices, and a Sunrise Mobile Home Park #14 update.
D.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala Associate Planner and Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reported to Council on the publishing of the Negative Declaration for the potential bike park at the City park, current work with California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to update the Housing Element, current work to publish the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Specific Plan and an update on next steps in finalizing the Specific Plan project, and an update on the cannabis business applicants.
E.
City Administrator and Public Works Director Deston Dishion City Administrator and Public Works Director Dishion reported to Council first on the Public Works Department activities then on Administrative activities.
Reported was the following: California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) will begin their "dig outs" project tomorrow and plans on completing well before Mule Days begins, a bid to build and construct sidewalks next to Ballfield Number 1 will go out this week and to be completed by July 1st, plans to bring to Council at a future meeting a resolution to allocate funding from Gas Tax funds to repair damaged and defective sidewalks, and announced that weed removal and traffic painting projects have been delayed due to high winds.
Administration has been working on preparing the budget with each department, employee negotiations are complete, shared a discussion with CALTRANS Ryan Dermody relating to a truck bypass, and an update on the East Line Street bridge.
12. 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 – March 28, 2022
Item 12A.1
2. City Council Meeting Minutes – April 11, 2022
Item 12A.2
3. Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Judicial Council of California effective July 1, 2022 through October 31, 2025 Item 12A.3
4. State of California Department of Transportation Clean California Maintenance Agreement - July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024 Item 12A.4
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – March 29, 2022
Item 12B.1
2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – March 29, 2022 Item 12B.2
3. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – April 26, 2022
Item 12B.3
4. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda – April 27, 2022 Item 12B.4
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ellis to approve the consent calendar as presented.
AYES:
Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Muchovej
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
13. NEW BUSINESS
A.
REAR BAY DOORS FOR FIRE STATION NO. 1. – Council consideration to approve the purchase of bay doors from Trim Construction and Allen’s Garage Doors of $13,684.25, with the Rural Fire Protection District purchasing the other half of $13,684.25, for a total not to exceed $27,368.50; and approve a budget adjustment adding $13,684.50 to the building operations line item – Fire.
Item 13A
Fire Chief Dell reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the purchase of bay doors from Trim Construction and Allen’s Garage Doors of $13,684.25, with the Rural Fire Protection District purchasing the other half of $13,684.25, for a total not to exceed $27,368.50; and approve a budget adjustment adding $13,684.50 to the building operations line item.
AYES:
Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Muchovej
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
B.
RESOLUTION – A PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH STOP SIGNS AND MARKINGS AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST ELM STREET AND HOBSON STREET – Council consideration to approve the proposed resolution to establish stop signs and markings at the intersection of West Elm Street and Hobson Street – Administration.
Item 13B
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
Public comments were made by:
Annie Camacho, a resident of Bishop, spoke in support of the proposed stop signs and markings.
Barry Nicely, a resident of Bishop, made comments to possibly use the enhanced stop signs that have the red lights all around the sign.
Mary Baker, a resident of Bishop, spoke in support of the installation of the proposed stop signs and markings. However, asked that the City not destroy the current pillars that are in the vicinity, and spoke against the enhanced stop sign. She is in support of installing standard stop signs.
No further public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ellis to approve the proposed resolution for the proposed installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of West Elm Street and Hobson Street by title only and other installation be completed by the Public Works Department.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS AND MARKINGS AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST ELM STREET AND HOBSON STREET AYES:
Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Muchovej
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
C.
RESOLUTION – A PROPOSED RESOLUTION CREATING AN AD HOC FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO STUDY FIRE/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SAID COMMITTEE – Council consideration to approve the proposed resolution to create an ad hoc Fire Advisory Committee to study Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and appoint two (2) Council Members to the ad hoc Fire Advisory Committee – Administration.
Item 13C
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the proposed resolution by title only to create an ad hoc Fire Advisory Committee to study Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and appoint Councilmember Garcia and Councilmember Muchovej to the ad hoc Fire Advisory Committee.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CREATING AN AD HOC FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
AYES:
Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Muchovej
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
D.
RESOLUTION – A PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE PUBLIC AGENCIES POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) – Council consideration to approve the proposed resolution to approve the adoption of the Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) – Administration.
Item 13D
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ellis to approve the proposed resolution by title only approving the adoption of the Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and the related agreement.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE PUBLIC AGENCIES POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST ADMINISTERED BY PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) AYES:
Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Muchovej
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis asked for a review by staff on possible red-striping on Hobson Street and Grove Street to allow better visibility for traffic and pedestrian safety, understanding the need for parking in the area.
Councilmember Garcia requested that the City continue to look at the idea of repairing or creating new sidewalks in partnership with homeowners.
No further requests were made for future agendas items.
15. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended.
16. ADJOURNMENT Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Schwartz, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk