CITY OF BISHOP
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers- 301 West Line Street - Bishop, California NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please be advised that the Council Chambers are currently open to the public. This meeting is accessible to the public in person, via Zoom video conference, on the City of Bishop website, or on the local government cable channel 12. Individual City Council members may participate remotely in accordance with applicable open meeting law requirements. In-person meetings will be conducted in accordance with local and State Department of Public Health orders and guidance and requirements of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA).
The public is encouraged to participate or observe this meeting by:
1. Attending this meeting in person at the City of Bishop City Council Chambers located at 301 West Line Street in Bishop, California.
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4. Observe this meeting live from the local government cable channel 12 Public comments may be made:
1. In person: Live at the meeting. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration. Comments for all agenda items are limited to a speaking time of three minutes.
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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].
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022
6:00
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
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.
6. PROCLAMATIONS
A.
PROCLAMATION - DECLARING JUNE 2022 AS PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF BISHOP – Requested by City Council.
Item 6A
Item 6A - Public Comments made by Stacy Sparrow
7. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE REPORT – Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
A.
Fire Chief Joe Dell
B.
Police Chief Richard Standridge
C.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
D.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala E.
City Administrator and Public Works Director Deston Dishion
9. 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. Ratify Letter of Opposition to AB 2011 Affordable Housing and Hight Road Jobs Act of 2022 dated May 18, 2022.
Item 9A.1
2. Audit Engagement Letter with Larry Bain dated May 18, 2022 Item 9A.2
3. Bishop Fire Policy and Procedures: Lexipol Policy and Procedure Manual and Tier 1 Policies Item 9A.3
4. Request to Waive Pool Fees on July 4, 2022
Item 9A.4
5. Community Services Administrative Assistant Job Description Item 9A.5
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – May 25, 2022 Item 9B.1
10. NEW BUSINESS
A.
RESOLUTION – PROPOSITION 4 – Council consideration to adopt a resolution establishing the appropriations limit pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution (Proposition 4) – Finance.
Item 10A
B.
RESERVE POLICY AND RESOLUTION – Council consideration to approve the proposed Reserve Policy and adopt the proposed resolution establishing a Reserve Policy for the City of Bishop – Administration.
Item 10B
C.
PENSION FUNDING POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY FOR PARS 115 TRUST – Council consideration to approve the proposed Pension Funding Policy for the City of Bishop Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Account and the City of Bishop Pension Account – Administration.
Item 10C
D.
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BISHOP EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, MID-MANAGEMENT GROUP, MANAGEMENT GROUP, AND THE BISHOP POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION – Council consideration to approve the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Bishop and the Bishop Employees Association, Mid-Management Group, Management Group, and the Bishop Police Officers Association effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 – Administration.
Item 10D
E.
CANCELLATION OF JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Council to discuss and consider cancelling the July 25, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting – Administration.
Item 10E
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.