CITY OF BISHOP
City Council Meeting Minutes
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022
5:00
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schwartz called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 5:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ALSO PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, City Administrator and Public Works Director Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
Richard Standridge, Police 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: Police Chief Closed Session began at 5:04 p.m. Closed Session ended at 5:53 p.m.
5. OPEN SESSION
Mayor Schwartz called the open session of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
6. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Kate Hunter of the United Methodist Church.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Garcia.
8. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ALSO PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, City Administrator and Public Works Director Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
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 is nothing to report out from Closed Session.
11. PRESENTATIONS
A.
A PRESENTATION OF THE GREAT BASIN UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT WILDFIRE SMOKE MONITORING - presented by Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Air Pollution Control Officer Phillip L. Kiddoo.
Item 11A
Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District Air Pollution Control Officer Phillip L. Kiddoo and Research and Systems Analyst Kimberly Mitchell made a presentation to City Council on Wildfire Smoke Monitoring.
After answering all of Council's questions, Council thanked Kim Mitchell and Phil Kiddoo for their presentation.
Public comments were made by: Warren Allsup, a local resident of West Bishop, made comments in support of keeping our air clean and smoke free. No further public comments were made.
12. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE REPORT – Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
Second District Supervisor Griffiths was not present to give his report to Council.
13. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
Reports from the 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
Police Chief Dell was absent and excused from attending this meeting.
B.
Police Chief Richard Standridge
Police Chief Standridge reported to Council on the First Responders Day at the Toiyabe Indian Health Project, August 2, 2022 National night out, and staff updates.
C.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on the closing of summer programs, starting of fall programs, the After School Program, a full gymnastics program, AYSO soccer, upcoming community events this fall, the mountain bike park, a Memorandum of Understanding for the Community Garden, and starting the bid process to repair the front park restrooms due to vandalism.
D.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala Associate Planner and Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reported to Council on action taken by the Planning Commission to approve the Sterling Heights project, beginning enforcement on the City's current signage ordinance, announced that the California Department of Housing and Community Development certified the City's Housing Element on August 1, 2022, and an update on the Small Business Center in Inyo County.
E.
City Administrator and Public Works Director Deston Dishion City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on starting a housing roundtable meeting with stakeholders, making a job offer to a Public Works Director applicant, making a job offer to a Senior Planner applicant, working on sidewalk construction at Horace Albright, starting sidewalk repairs on the west side of town and then moving to the east side of town, and announced that the City received an award from the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority for being a leader in preventing injuries and for keeping our staff educated, trained, and at work.
14. 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 – June 27, 2022
Item 14A.1
2. Monthly Budget Reports – June 2022
Item 14A.2
3. Warrant Registers – June 2022
Item 14A.3
4. Combined Cash Report – June 2022
Item 14A.4
5. Bank Reconciliation Report – June 2022
Item 14A.5
6. Investment Portfolio – June 2022
Item 14A.6
7. 2021-2022 Grand Jury Report Response
Item 14A.7
8. Letter to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power dated August 8, 2022 relating to acquisition of property to address the city’s critical housing needs Item 14A.8
9. Ratify letter of support for California Department of Transportation District 9’s Eastern Sierra Divided Communities Healing, Health, and Safety Project grant application to the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program dated July 19, 2022 Item 14A.9
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Fire Department Report – June 2022
Item 14B.1
2. Police Department Report – July 2022
Item 14B.2
3. Community Services Report – July-August 2022
Item 14B.3
4. Planning and Economic Development Department Report – July 2022 Item 14B.4
5. City Administrator’s and Public Works Reports – July 2022 Item 14B.5
6. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – April 26, 2022 Item 14B.6
7. Public Works Building Permits Report – June 2022
Item 14B.7
8. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – July 26, 2022
Item 14B.8
9. Parks and Recreation Meeting Agenda – July 27, 2022
Item 14B.9
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 Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
4 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 1 Absent.
Motion passed 4-0.
15. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION
A.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING / INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO GRAFFITI ABATEMENT – Council to hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on the proposed ordinance relating to graffiti abatement and to consider approving the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance - Police.
Item 15A
Police Chief Standridge reviewed this item with Council.
Mayor Schwartz opened the Public Hearing.
No public comments were made.
Mayor Schwartz closed the public hearing.
Council discussed the proposed ordinance.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Kong to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance by title only.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
4 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 1 Absent.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 36 TO TITLE 8 OF THE CITY OF BISHOP MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO GRAFFITI ABATEMENT Motion passed 4-0.
16. NEW BUSINESS
A.
FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS – Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance relating to on-street parking regulations – Police.
Item 16A
Police Chief Standridge reviewed this item with Council. Council discussed the proposed ordinance. No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Kong, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance relating to on-street parking regulations by title only.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
4 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 1 Absent.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.28.220 (“SEVENTY-TWO-HOUR PARKING PROHIBITED”) TO CHAPTER 10.28 (“STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING”) OF TITLE 10 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE BISHOP MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS Motion passed 4-0.
B.
BISHOP BIKE PARK PILOT PROJECT, BIKE PARK VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK, AND A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A PROPOSED SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE BISHOP BIKE PARK GROUP – Council consideration to approve the Bishop Bike Park Pilot Project, the proposed Bike Park Volunteer Handbook, and a proposed resolution to approve and execute a Site License Agreement with the Bishop Bike Park Group – Community Services.
Item 16B
Community Services Manager McElroy reviewed this item with Council.
Public comments were made by Henry Schober and Stephen Poole. They both updated Council on the creation of their Facebook page, permission by the Rotary Club Foundation to hold money and handle their finances, reached out to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Bureau of Land Management in search of resources, and currently trying to find an insurance carrier to provide the appropriate liability insurance being requested. Community Services Manager McElroy stated that the City of Bishop covers Workers Compensation insurance for all City volunteers. No further public comments were made.
After Henry Schober, Stephen Poole, and City staff addressed all of Council's questions, and the Council acknowledging the many letters of support that they have each received for the proposed bike park, a motion was made.
Moved by: Councilmember Muchovej, seconded by Councilmember Kong to approve the proposed resolution to approve and execute a Site License Agreement with the Bishop Bike Park Group by title only, and the proposed Bike Park Volunteer Handbook.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
4 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 1 Absent.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A
SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE
BISHOP BIKE PARK GROUP
Motion passed 4-0.
17. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No requests for future agenda items were made by Council.
18. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. Second District Supervisor Griffiths apologized for missing his report earlier in the Council agenda. However, he wanted to report out to Council on the County of Inyo's Housing Element which has not yet been approved.
19. ADJOURNMENT Monday, August 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Schwartz, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk