CITY OF BISHOP
City Council Meeting Minutes
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022
5:00
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schwartz called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT:
None.
ALSO PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, City Administrator and Public Works Director Robin Picken, City Clerk
Joe Dell, Fire Chief
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.
No public comments were made.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: Fire Chief Closed Session started at 5:05 p.m. Closed Session ended at 6:15 p.m.
5. OPEN SESSION
Mayor Schwartz called the open session of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:16 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
6. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Jake Evangelist of the Neighborhood Church.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Kong.
8. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT:
None.
ALSO PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, City Administrator and Public Works Director Robin Picken, City Clerk
Russell Hildebrand, Deputy 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
9. 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.
10. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW To report on actions taken in Closed Session as required by law, Mayor Schwartz announced that there was no action taken in closed session.
11. INTRODUCTION OF PARK FACILITIES LEAD WORKER WILLIS DONDERO – Community Services Manager Dan McElroy will introduce Park Facilities Lead Worker Willis Dondero.
Community Services Manager McElroy introduced Park Facilities Lead Worker Willis Dondero to Council. Willis Dondero greeted Council. Council welcomed Willis Dondero to the City of Bishop Community Services Department.
12. INTRODUCTION OF POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN ALENA DONDERO – Police Chief Standridge will introduce Police Services Technician Alena Dondero.
Police Chief Standridge introduced Police Services Technician Alena Dondero to Council. Alena Dondero greeted Council. Council welcomed Alena Dondero to the City of Bishop Police Department.
13. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICER CODY LAWSON – Police Chief Standridge will introduce and swear in Police Officer Cody Lawson.
Police Chief Standridge introduced Police Officer Cody Lawson to Council and conducted Officer Lawson's swearing in ceremony. Council congratulated Officer Lawson for his success in becoming a Police Officer for the the City of Bishop Police Department.
14. PRESENTATIONS
A.
A PRESENTATION OF THE TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS POSTER CONTEST - presented by Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Chief Executive Officer Jen McGuire.
Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Office Manager Marlo Morgan introduced the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Poster Contest Winner Taryn Michener and shared her winning poster with Council. Council congratulated poster artist Taryn Michener for a wonderful poster.
15. 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.
16. 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, Public Works, and Administration 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 July 4th activities, fire calls, upcoming Destruction Derby and 9/11 Stair Climb, and the Fairview Fire.
B.
Police Chief Richard Standridge
Police Chief Standridge reported to Council on his meeting with Toiyabe Indian Health Project on a law enforcement career day, the assistance provided by local law enforcement and Bishop Police Department on the Fairview Fire, the July 4th activities and events, the success of the July 4th beer garden, the completion of their department's new flooring and furniture project along with a new Police Chief office thanks to Support Services Manager Watt and department staff, a meeting with Inyo Register Terrance Vistal and Community Services Manager McElroy to request the public's help in identifying the amount of graffiti activity going on at the City Park, on his attendance to his first Jr. Livestock Show in Bishop, and clarifying the statistics on his department report.
C.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on summer camps, the 4th of July event, upcoming events, Friday Night Markets, Latino Conservation Week with Friends of the Inyo and "Shepherds of Today" scheduled for July 23, Prop 68 Per Capita Grant, the recent wind events, and an update on the City's tree management program.
D.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala Associate Planner and Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reported to Council on the Sterling Heights project, the Silver Peaks Project with Visionary Home Builders, and an update on the Visitor Study.
E.
City Administrator and Public Works Director Deston Dishion City Administrator and Public Works Director Dishion reported to Council on a City project to enhance irrigation at the waste water sewer plant, an update on the sewer smell complaints, the Senior Planner job opening, the Public Works Director interviews scheduled for tomorrow, the status of the personnel rules and policies, the current request by the State to cut water use in Bishop by 20 percent, and an update on Frontier's work to finalize internet connections in Bishop in October.
17. 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. A Resolution receiving the 2022 Biennial Notice pertaining to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code Item 17A.1
2. Ratify letter of support for Application #1424 Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership Support to Sierra Nevada Conservancy dated June 29, 2022 Item 17A.2
3. Updated 2022 Annual Board of Directors Meeting Voting Delegate/Alternate Form Item 17A.3
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Police Department Report – June 2022
Item 17B.1
2. Community Services Report – June-July 2022
Item 17B.2
3. Planning and Economic Development Department Report – June 2022 Item 17B.3
4. City Administrator’s and Public Works Reports – June 2022 Item 17B.4
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Muchovej, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
None
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
5 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 0 Absent.
Motion passed 5-0.
18. NEW BUSINESS
A.
SELECTION OF TWO STOREFRONT CANNABIS RETAILERS – Council to consider 1) the application evaluation results, interview results, and final scoring, and select two applicants to proceed to Development Agreement negotiations and background as next steps for obtaining a cannabis storefront permit, and 2) adopting a resolution conditionally approving two applicants to proceed to final permitting for a storefront cannabis retail permit as appropriate for applicants selected to proceed – Administration/Planning.
Item 18A
Associate Planner and Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reviewed this item with Council.
Presentations were made by:
Alluvial Management, LLC dba Ascent, LLC
NUG Holdings One, LLC
and
Eden Holdings, LLC
No public comments were made.
After a discussion of the three applicants, a motion was made.
Moved by: Councilmember Muchovej, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ellis to approve the selection of Alluvial Management, LLC dba Ascent, LLC and NUG Holdings One, LLC to proceed to the Development Agreement negotiations and background as next steps for obtaining a cannabis storefront permit, and adopt a resolution conditionally approving two applicants to proceed to final permitting for a storefront cannabis retail permit by title only.
AYES:
Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
Councilmember Kong
ABSENTS:
None
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
4 Yeas; 1 Nays; 0 Abstains; 0 Absent.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING TWO APPLICANTS TO PROCEED TO FINAL PERMITTING FOR A STOREFRONT CANNABIS RETAIL PERMIT Motion passed 4-1.
Item 18A - Presentation by Ascent
Item 18A - Presentation by Nug
Item 18A - Presentation by Eden Holding, LLC
B.
COLLECTIVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT LETTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC RESILIENCY FUND (CERF) PROCESS – Council consideration to approve the CERF Collective Partnership Agreement Letter - Planning.
Item 18B
Associate Planner and Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Muchovej to approve the CERF Collective Partnership Agreement Letter with the modifications expressed.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
None
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
5 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 0 Absent.
Motion passed 5-0.
C.
PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR THE GRANT IN SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 – Council consideration to approve the Grant in Support Information Packet – Finance.
Item 18C
Assistant Finance Director Rodricks reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, seconded by Councilmember Kong to approve the Grant in Support Information Packet as presented.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
Councilmember Muchovej
ABSENTS:
None
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
4 Yeas; 1 Nays; 0 Abstains; 0 Absent.
Motion passed 4-1.
D.
AWARD THE HORACE ALBRIGHT AVENUE PARK PATH IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT – Council consideration to award the Horace Albright Park Path Project construction contract to Clair Concrete Inc. in the amount of $83,101.25, authorize the execution of the construction contract with the Clair Concrete Inc., and authorize the expenditure in a not-to-exceed amount of $91,411.38 including 10% contingency – Administration.
Item 18D
Item 18D EXHIBIT - Sidewalk Aerial
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Muchovej, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve and award the Horace Albright Park Path Project construction contract to Clair Concrete Inc. in the amount of $83,101.25, authorize the execution of the construction contract with the Clair Concrete Inc., and authorize the expenditure in a not-to-exceed amount of $91,411.38 including a 10% contingency.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
None
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
5 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 0 Absent.
Motion passed 5-0.
19. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Schwartz asked to bring back a discussion on placing additional vehicle charging stations around town at a future meeting.
No further requests were made for future agendas items.
20. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended.
21. ADJOURNMENT CANCELLED: Monday, July 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
Monday, August 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Schwartz, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk