CITY OF BISHOP
City Council Meeting Minutes
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022
6:00
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. Monday, October 24, 2022
Mayor Schwartz called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:04 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Deacon Jorge Cruz of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Police Chief Standridge, a member of the VFW Post 8988, will lead the pledge of Allegiance in honor and recognition of our veterans and United States military service men and women.
Police Chief Standridge, a member of the VFW Post 8988, led the pledge of Allegiance in honor and recognition of our veterans and United States military service men and women.
4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, and Mayor Schwartz ABSENT:
Councilmember Muchovej, and Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
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
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. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISTORS BUREAU UPDATE – Council to review and discuss the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Update Report prepared by Executive Director Tawni Thomson.
Item 6
Executive Director Tawni Thomson reviewed her report with Council and provided some additional information to Council on the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau activities.
7. EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS QUARTERLY UPDATE – Council to review and discuss the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Quarterly Update Report prepared by Chief Executive Officer Jen McGuire.
Item 7
Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Office Manager Marlo Morgan reviewed the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Quarterly Update Report prepared by Chief Executive Officer Jen McGuire and apologized that Jen McGuire was unable to attend this meeting.
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
Reports from the Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were given on each department’s activities including upcoming and ongoing projects.
A.
Fire Chief Joe Dell
Fire Chief Dell was unable to attend this meeting due to a conflicting meeting of the Emergency Medical Care Committee.
B.
Police Chief Richard Standridge
Police Chief Standridge reported to Council on the excellent work Police Communications Operator Molly Lawrence did for the Festival of Frights Police Department booth and Police Services Technician Alena Dondero for all of her work in assisting Communications Operator Lawrence and thanked them both for a job well done, and recognition was given to Police Communications Operator Oliva Hartshorn, also a U.S. Airforce reservist Medical Technician, who not only helps coach cheerleading for the Bishop Union High School but has been newly promoted to Master Sergeant and congratulated her on this huge accomplishment.
Olivia Hartshorn thanked the City Council and the Police Chief for their recognition.
C.
Public Works Director Nora Gamino
Public Works Director Gamino reported to Council on the completion of the sewer trunk line project, a meeting with the California Rural Water Association regarding West Bishop water system consolidation and a feasibility report, a meeting with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power representatives to discuss the East Line Street bridge project, the installation of the 25 mph flashing speed signs, and currently trouble shooting some issues with the SCADA system.
City Administrator Dishion asked Public Works Director Gamino to advise Council on her recent award with the U.S. Forest Service. Public Works Director reported to Council that she was selected to receive the regional and national U.S. Forest Service Managerial Engineer of the Year Award.
D.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on the excellent job Community Services Administrative Assistant Karey Poole did for organizing and managing the Trunk or Treat event that was newly named Festival of Frights, thanked Tri-County Fairgrounds Chief Executive Officer Jen McGuire for hosting the event at the fairgrounds, and thanked the many other sponsors and participants that made this event a successful one this year, recognition was also given to Program Site Coordinator Fiona Swanson and Program Site Coordinator Nancy Gonzalez for their work on City programs, Park Supervisor Waylon Cleland and Lead Worker Willis Dondero for their work at the City park with added LED lights on pedestrian walkways, winterizing the pool, cleaning up fall leaves, and managing the many sports activities.
E.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Kabala reported to Council on the recent Planning Commission Special Meeting held on October 18, 2022 to discuss the conditional use permit for the Sterling Studio project which the Commission revoked and will be brought to Council for consideration at a future meeting, Signage violation notices were sent out, and announced that Community Economic Resilience Funds were awarded to the Sierra Business Council for the Eastern Sierra region.
F.
City Administrator Deston Dishion
City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on a meeting with a developer on potential projects should the City gain property from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, an update on the search to fill vacancies in the Finance Department and the Planning Department, an upcoming Fire Joint Powers Authority Ad Hoc Committee meeting, and an update relating to newly hired consultant Leslie Chapman who is now onboard and will start working on the City's mid-year budget.
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. City Council Meeting Minutes – September 26, 2022
Item 9A.1
2. Monthly Budget Reports – August 2022
Item 9A.2
3. Warrant Registers – August 2022
Item 9A.3
4. Combined Cash Report – August 2022
Item 9A.4
5. Bank Reconciliation Report – August 2022
Item 9A.5
6. Investment Portfolio – August 2022
Item 9A.6
7. Monthly Budget Reports – September 2022
Item 9A.7
8. Warrant Registers – September 2022
Item 9A.8
9. Combined Cash Report – September 2022
Item 9A.9
10. Bank Reconciliation Report – September 2022
Item 9A.10
11. Investment Portfolio – September 2022
Item 9A.11
12. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Bishop and Alluvial Management Co. LLC DBA Ascent Item 9A.12
13. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Bishop and NUG Holdings One, LLC Item 9A.13
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – August 23, 2022 Item 9B.1
2. Fire Department Report – August 2022
Item 9B.2
3. Fire Department Report – September 2022
Item 9B.3
4. Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda – October 18, 2022 Item 9B.4
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Kong to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – Council consideration to reappoint Lisa Manuelito to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending December 11, 2026 – Administration.
Item 10A
City Clerk Picken reviewed this item with Council.
Community Services Manager McElroy shared information on Parks and Recreation Commissioner Manuelito's participation on the Parks and Recreation Commission and introduced her to Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Kong to approve the reappointment of Lisa Manuelito to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending December 11, 2026.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
B.
PURCHASE CITY VEHICLE FOR CITY ADMINISTATOR / ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT – Council consideration to approve the purchase of a Toyota Venza Hybrid from Perry Motors in an amount not to exceed $43,431.35 including sales tax and licensing - Administration.
Item 10B
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Kong, seconded by Councilmember Garcia to approve the purchase of a Toyota Venza Hybrid from Perry Motors in an amount not to exceed $43,431.35 including sales tax and licensing.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
C.
SET FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 GRANTS IN SUPPORT AD HOC COMMITTEE – Council consideration to appoint two (2) Council Members to serve on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Grants in Support Ad Hoc Committee along with the City Administrator to review all Grants in Support applications received by October 31, 2022 and to make recommendations to the Council at a future meeting – Administration.
Item 10C
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Mayor Schwartz to approve appointing Councilmember Muchovej and Mayor Schwartz to serve on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Grants in Support Ad Hoc Committee along with the City Administrator to review all Grants in Support applications received by October 31, 2022 and to make recommendations to the Council at a future meeting.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
D.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTERS - CLEANING AGREEMENT - Council consideration to find special circumstances of Bishop Municipal Code 3.24.070(6) exist regarding the proposed agreement, approve the proposed agreement for the cleaning of the wastewater treatment plant digesters with U.S. Reduction Systems, Inc. in the amount of $39,995 and to authorize the expenditure in a not-to-exceed amount of $43,994.50 which includes a 10% contingency - Public Works.
Item 10D
Public Works Director Gamino reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Moved by: Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Kong to approve finding special circumstances of Bishop Municipal Code 3.24.070(6) exist regarding the proposed agreement, to approve the proposed agreement for the cleaning of the wastewater treatment plant digesters with U.S. Reduction Systems, Inc. in the amount of $39,995 and to authorize the expenditure in a not-to-exceed amount of $43,994.50 which includes a 10% contingency, and approve the Public Works Director to execute the proposed agreement.
AYES:
Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Garcia, Mayor Schwartz NOES:
None
ABSENTS:
Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Ellis
ABSTAINS:
None
RECUSALS:
None
SUMMARY:
3 Yeas; 0 Nays; 0 Abstains; 2 Absent.
Motion passed 3-0.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Kong asked to bring back a discussion on how we recruit future commissioners at a future meeting.
No further requests were made for future agendas items.
12. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended.
13. ADJOURNMENT Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Schwartz, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk