CITY OF BISHOP
City Council Meeting Minutes
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022
5:30
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Mayor Schwartz called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 5:32 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
Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION – pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c): 2 Potential Cases Closed Session began at 5:36 p.m. Closed Session ended at 6:02 p.m.
5. OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Mayor Schwartz called the open session of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
6. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Rick Klug of the Calvary Baptist 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
Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
Joe Dell, Fire Chief
Richard Standridge, Police Chief
Nora Gamino, Public Works Director
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 direction was provided to staff.
11. 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.
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
A.
Fire Chief Joe Dell
Fire Chief Dell reported to Council on the Wilkerson Fire Safe Council, grant updates, events update on Wounded Warriors golf event, 9/11 Stair Climb, weather preparations for OES, Millpond standby, District One Rodeo standby, Fire Prevention Day tomorrow at schools and open house at Fire Station 1, Trunk or Treat now called Festival of Frights at the Fairgrounds on October 22, update on formal services to Pine Creek, and that the Fire Department policies and procedures have been given to Council and final approval is scheduled for November.
B.
Police Chief Richard Standridge
Police Chief Standridge reported to Council on the many scheduled events, completed active shooter training at the schools in conjunction with the Sheriffs department to be scheduled annually in the future, a staff update on Officer Lawson is completing his training soon, Officer Gosvener is completing probation period soon, Officer Lopez Esparza is doing well at the Academy, Sergeant Hohenstein and Sergeant Scobie will be completing their POST required supervisor training in the next few months, the DOJ audit, the Silver Peak repeater upgrade, the purchase of new batteries for radios, AB109 grant purchased park cameras, Domestic Violence Walk, volunteered to help the Chamber of Commerce serve the motorcycle club who donates each year to the Shop with a Cop event, working on updating Police Department webpage with items such as crime reporting.
C.
Public Works Director Nora Gamino
Public Works Director Gamino reported to Council on Public Works regular and preventative maintenance work being done, road closures and event signage for special events, a meeting with Loomis and Associates regarding the East Line Street Bridge project, project walk with Caltrans for the South Warren Street sidewalk improvement project, and plans to install of 25 mph speed limit flashing signs soon.
D.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on reorganizing the city's fall programs, an update on current programs and events, work on the new "Festival of Frights" scheduled for October 22, received payment of $177,000 from the Per Capita Grant for the City's new playground, work on application for the MLB grant to assist in costs for renovations at the ball fields, and looking forward to getting started on the City Park front restroom renovation.
E.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reported to Council on her attendance to the Capital Summit, the Planning Commission Meeting held at the end of September and actions taken there, the Visitor Study which is wrapping up and will looking forward to sharing the outcomes with Council at a future meeting, and the SB9 Subdivision Map Act.
F.
City Administrator Deston Dishion
City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on his standing meeting with LADWP Adam Perez where they discussed locating food truck vendors on LADWP property, a scheduled meeting with a couple of developers, and described first meeting with Inyo County to discuss the Bishop Airport.
13. 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. Independent Contractor Agreement with Leslie L. Chapman, CPA Item 13A.1
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Police Department Report – September 2022
Item 13B.1
2. Public Works Department Report – September 2022
Item 13B.2
3. Community Services Department Report – September 2022 Item 13B.3
4. Planning Department Report – September 2022
Item 13B.4
5. Administration Department Report – September 2022
Item 13B.5
6. Northern Inyo Healthcare District Quarterly CEO Report – October 1, 2022 Item 13B.6
7. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda – September 28, 2022 Item 13B.7
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.
14. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION
PRESENTATION on Alluvial and Nug Exhibits - by Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala A.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING / INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALLUVIAL MANAGEMENT CO. LLC DBA ASCENT – Council to hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on the proposed ordinance relating to Alluvial Management Co. LLC DBA Ascent and to consider approving the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance – Planning.
Item 14A - Revised
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reviewed this item with Council.
Mayor Schwartz opened the public hearing.
Public comments were made by Robert Calvert of Alluvial who thanked the Council for their action tonight and looks forward to opening a business here and being a part of the community.
No further public comments were made.
Mayor Schwartz closed the public hearing.
Council discussed the proposed ordinance.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Ellis, seconded by Councilmember Muchovej to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BISHOP AND ALLUVIAL MANAGEMENT CO. LLC DBA ASCENT
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.
B.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING / INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO NUG HOLDINGS ONE, LLC – Council to hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on the proposed ordinance relating to NUG Holdings One, LLC and to consider approving the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance – Planning.
Item 14B - Revised
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Kabala 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. Councilmember Kong left the meeting at 6:51 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ellis to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BISHOP AND
NUG HOLDINGS ONE, LLC
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.
15. NEW BUSINESS
A.
PURCHASE OF RESCUE VEHICLE – Council consideration to find that special circumstances of Bishop Municipal Code 3.24.070(3) exist regarding the purchase of a rescue vehicle and approve the purchase of a rescue vehicle from Burton’s Fire Inc. for $361,143.95, with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District and the City of Bishop each paying a total of $180,572 – Fire.
Item 15A
Fire Chief Dell reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Muchovej, seconded by Councilmember Kong to approve that Council finds that special circumstances of Bishop Municipal Code 3.24.070(3) exist regarding the purchase of a rescue vehicle and approve the purchase of a rescue vehicle from Burton’s Fire Inc. for $361,143.95, with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District and the City of Bishop each paying a total of $180,572.
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.
B.
MAMMOTH HOSPITAL CLINICAL AGREEMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMT) PROGRAM – Council consideration to approve the proposed Mammoth Hospital Clinical Agreement for an EMT Program – Fire.
Item 15 B - revised 10_11_2022
Fire Chief Dell reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Muchovej to approve the proposed Mammoth Hospital Clinical Agreement for an EMT Program.
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.
DISCUSSION ON A PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) APPLICATION - Council to discuss and provide staff with direction on a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Application - Planning.
Item 15C
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Council held a discussion on this item and provided staff with direction on a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Application.
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Muchovej asked staff to draft a letter to our state legislators Andreas Borgeas and Devon Mathis to assist in eliminating state taxes for emergency vehicles.
Councilmember Ellis asked if staff could reach out to the Chamber of Commerce to share the cost in purchasing new Christmas lights for Bishop.
Councilmember Garcia asked staff to consider eliminating one holiday and adding another in relation to Columbus Day versus California Indian Day.
No further requests were made for future agendas items.
17. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended.
18. ADJOURNMENT Monday, October 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Schwartz, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk