CITY OF BISHOP
City Council Meeting
REVISED AGENDA - City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, California NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please be advised this meeting is accessible to the public in person, on the City of Bishop website, or on the local government cable channel 12. 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].
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.
2. Observing this meeting live from the City of Bishop website at:
https://www.cityofbishop.com/government/city_council/index.php
3. Observing this meeting live from the local government cable channel 12.
Public comments may be made:
1. In person: 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 (or complete a speaker card prior to the meeting). Comments for all agenda items are limited to a speaking time of three minutes unless modified by the Mayor.
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 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to be included as an attachment under the Agenda’s Item Number as “Public Comment” and provided to the City Council 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. Written public comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Council at the earliest possibility. Please note written public comments received will not be read aloud at the meeting.
Any writing that is a public record that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at City Hall, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, California during normal business hours. Government Code § 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
5:30
P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 P.M. Monday, May 8, 2023
2. ROLL CALL
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.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: Police Chief
5. OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. Monday, May 8, 2023
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. ROLL CALL
8. PRESENTATION – LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER 2023 RUNOFF UPDATE – Presented by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Item 8 - Presentation
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.
Public Comments received prior to 2 PM on May 8, 2023 not on agenda
10. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
11. BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – Prepared and presented by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson.
Item 11
12. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE – Presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
13. 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.
City Administrator Deston Dishion
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 Special Meeting Minutes (Joint meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners) – March 1, 2023 Item 14A.1
2. City Council Meeting Minutes – March 13, 2023
Item 14A.2
3. Monthly Budget Reports – March 2023
Item 14A.3
4. Warrant Registers – March 2023
Item 14A.4
5. Combined Cash Report – March 2023
Item 14A.5
6. Bank Reconciliation Report – March 2023
Item 14A.6
7. Investment Portfolio – March 2023
Item 14A.7
8. Ratify the Commercial Lease Agreement with West Line Properties Item 14A.8
9. Ratify the Commercial Sublease Agreement with Coast2Coast Public Safety Item 14A.9
10. Fire Department Vehicle Insurance Change Budget Adjustment Request Item 14A.10
11. California Department of Transportation Delegated Maintenance Agreement 2021-08-20 Item 14A.11
12. California Department of Transportation Delegated Maintenance Agreement 09-22-102 Item 14A.12
B.
FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Fire Department Report – March 2023
Item 14B.1
2. Police Department Report – April 2023
Item 14B.2
3. Public Works Department Report – April 2023
Item 14B.3
4. Community Services Department Report – April 2023
Item 14B.4
5. Planning Department Report – April 2023
Item 14B.5
6. Administration Department Report – April 2023
Item 14B.6
7. City Council Meeting Cancellation Notice – April 24, 2023 Item 14B.7
8. Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – April 25, 2023 Item 14B.8
9. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – April 26, 2023 Item 14B.9
10. Public Works Building Permits Report – April 2023
Item 14B.10
15. NEW BUSINESS
A.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON INVOCATION/WELCOMING MESSAGE AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - Council to discuss and take possible action on invocation/welcoming message at City Council meetings – City Council.
Item 15A
Item 15A - Public Comments received prior to 2 PM on May 8, 2023
16. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
17. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. ADJOURNMENT Monday, May 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers