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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3. Observing this meeting live from the City of Bishop website at:
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4. Observing 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.
2. In writing: Please email [email protected] and write ?Public Comment? in the subject line. In the body of the email, include the item number and/or title of the item as well as your comments. All comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. to be emailed to the City Council members and included as an attachment under the Agenda?s Item Number as ?Public Comment? prior to the meeting. You may also hand deliver public comments to the City drop/payment box located at the Church Street entrance to City Hall on or before the deadline noted above.
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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 124. 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, DECEMBER 12, 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. INTRODUCTION OF NEWLY HIRED ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR – City Administrator Deston Dishion will introduce newly hired Assistant Finance Director Ethan Aukee to Council.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A.
PRESENTATION OF CITY TILE – Presentation of City Tile to Freda Lindsay in appreciation for serving as a videographer for the City of Bishop City Council Meetings from 2008 to 2022.
Item 7A
B.
2022 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS – Council will recognize four city employees this year for their years of service. Police Communications Operator Olivia Hartshorn will be recognized for five years of service, Police Officer Karla Jimenez will be recognized for five years of service, Police Officer Brady Peek will be recognized for ten years of service, and Police Sergeant Doug Mairs will be recognized for 20 years of service.
Item 7B
8. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE REPORT – Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
9. 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.
Public Works Director Nora Gamino
D.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
E.
Associate Planner/Economic Development Coordinator Elaine Kabala F.
City Administrator Deston Dishion
10. 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 – November 14, 2022
Item 10A.1
2. City Council Meeting Minutes – November 28, 2022
Item 10A.2
3. 2023 City of Bishop City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings Item 10A.3
4. Length of Service Award Budget Adjustment
Item 10A.4
5. A Resolution Authorizing Application For, and Receipt of, SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds Resolution to amend California Department of Housing and Community Development SB2 signatory authority Item 10A.5
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Fire Department Report - October 2022
Item 10B.1
2. Police Department Report – November 2022
Item 10B.2
3. Public Works Department Report – November 2022
Item 10B.3
4. Community Services Department Report – November 2022 Item 10B.4
5. Planning Department Report – November 2022
Item 10B.5
6. Administration Department Report – November 2022
Item 10B.6
7. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – November 29, 2022 Item 10B.7
8. Public Works Building Permits Issued Report – November 2022 Item 10B.8
11. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION
A.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO ADOPTING AND ENACTING A RECODIFIED VERSION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE CITY OF BISHOP - Council to hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on the proposed ordinance relating to adopting and enacting a recodified version of the municipal code for the City of Bishop and to consider approving the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance – Administration.
Item 11A
B.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO ADOPTING A MIXED USE OVERLAY, AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS – Council to hold a public hearing to hear and consider public input on the proposed resolutions and ordinance relating to adopting a Mixed Use Overlay for the City of Bishop and to consider adopting a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Downtown Bishop Specific Plan and Mixed Use Overlay and Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and to adopt a resolution adopting the Downtown Bishop Specific Plan and Mixed Use Overlay; and to consider approving the first reading and introduction of a proposed ordinance adding Chapter 46 (“Mixed Use Overlay Downtown Zone”) to Title 17 (”Zoning”), Adding Chapter 47 (‘Mixed Use Overlay Zone”) to Title 17 (“Zoning”), Amending Section 17.08.120 (“Definitions – Motel or Hotel”) and Amending Commercial Parking Standards Provided in Sections 17.48.070 (A), 17.52.070 (A) and 17.56.080 (A) of the Bishop Municipal Code – Planning.
Item 11B
Item 11B - Bishop Downtown Specific Plan - Letter of Support from Sunstone Management Item 11B - Presentation on the Downtown Bishop Specific Plan and Mixed Use Overlay
12. NEW BUSINESS
A.
CITY PARK FRONT RESTROOM REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION FINAL PAYMENT – Council consideration to approve amending the approved City Park Front Restroom Rehabilitation Project payment not-to-exceed amount by $1,478.00 for a contract total of $35,478.00 – Community Services.
Item 12A
13. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - OATH OF OFFICE AND REORGANIZATION A.
OATH OF OFFICE AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION - The City Clerk will administer the oath of office and delivery of Certificates of Election to Stephen J.C. Muchovej, and Karen Schwartz for the two City Council seats who were both appointed to the offices to which they were nominated and are considered to be the same as being elected on November 8, 2022 - Administration.
Item 13A
B.
CALL FOR SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM - The City Administrator will call for the selection of Mayor. The new Mayor will assume their position as chair and call for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem - Administration.
Item 13B
C.
MAYORAL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY APPOINTMENTS - Council will review and discuss the 2023 Committee and Agency Assignments – Administration.
Item 13C
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
16. ADJOURNMENT