CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 26, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ellis called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Ellis announced a moment of silence.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
Councilmember Schwartz joined the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
The Mayor asked to take a short break as staff addressed several audio and visual technical difficulties.
4. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
Mayor Ellis
ABSENT:
Councilmember Muchovej
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, City Administrator
Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
Ethan Aukee, Assistant Finance Director
Joe Dell, Fire Chief
Josh Ellsworth, Police Lieutenant
Anastasiia Budnyk, Assistant Planner
Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager
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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.
Public comments were made by:
Travis Vanwey, owner and operator of the Knife Joker in the City of Bishop, spoke to flag signage and whether it is specifically not allowed at the Cottonwood Grove Plaza or is it not allowed citywide. City Administrator Dishion quickly responded to Travis Vanwey's inquiry and thanked him for complying with the City's new signage ordinance. Others not in compliance are being contacted and asked to comply.
Cam Lemons recited a prayer.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION – RECEIVE THE 2023 CALIFORNIA AMERICAN
PLANNING ASSOCIATION (CAPA) CENTRAL SECTION AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN PLANNING – Comprehensive
Planning Award for the Downtown Bishop Specific Plan and Mixed-use Overlay - Presented by CAPA Central Section Director Jonnie Lan and CAPA Central Section Representative Sandra Moberly.
Item 6A
CAPA Central Section Director Jonnie Lan and CAPA Central Section Representative Sandra Moberly presented the award to the City of Bishop.
Alta Planning+Design Senior Design Associate Tim Bevins and HELIZ Environmental Planning Principal Planner Robert Edgerton were also acknowledged for the work they did in helping the City to receive this award. Tim Bevins commented on the outstanding public engagement that took place on this project and congratulated the Council and their constituents on a job well done.
Mayor Ellis announced a five minute break in order to address further technical difficulties.
B. PRESENTATION – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES UPDATE BY
COAST2COAST PUBLIC SAFETY – Presented by Coast2Coast Public Safety Director of Business Development Sarah Morris and Coast2Coast Public Safety Director of Eastern Sierra Division Lorenzo Tovar.
Item 6B
Public Comments received prior to 2 PM on June 26, 2023 related to Agenda Item 6B
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Coast2Coast Public Safety Director of Business Development Sarah Morris and Coast2Coast Public Safety Director of Eastern Sierra Division Lorenzo Tovar gave a presentation to Council on how Coast2Coast started working in Bishop and the local area, reported on the services they have been providing, and the related statistics.
7. 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 7
Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson reviewed her report submitted to Council. Council thanked Tawni Thomson for her report.
8. 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 their continued monitoring of high runoff and road closures due to the heavy snowpack this year, the minor emergencies reported due to the high runoff, a request to California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has been submitted for a swift water rescue team, the Fourth of July celebration has been announced in English and in Spanish, and announced the arrival of the new water tender fire truck on July 7, 2023 with a welcome ceremony to be scheduled at Fire Station 3.
B. Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Lieutenant Ellsworth reported to Council on orientating new Police Chief Derr to the department and their operations last week, announced that a new Police Officer, Robin Ludovico, starts on June 27, 2023 and will step into the detective position, and that the Police Department is ready for the Fourth of July activities scheduled.
C. Public Works Director Nora Gamino
Public Works Director Gamino was absent and excused.
D. Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on their upcoming Summer Camp's musical play called Seussical being performed on Friday, June 30, 2023, other summer camp activities, adult softball league and play-offs, adult soccer league, swim lessons are full, Kids Night Out event last Friday was a success, work at the City Park in preparing for the scheduled activities for the Fourth in the Park, preparing to host the Little League Regional playoffs, the City Park is busy with parties and rentals, addressing leaks to waterlines in the park thanks to our maintenance crews, next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled on June 28 starting at 12 noon in the City Park, and scheduled some team meetings to discuss the new slide and playground for next fiscal year.
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Assistant Planner Budnyk provided an update to Council on the Whitney Alley Project Open House and Workshop held on June 22, 2023 in the City Council Chambers.
E. City Administrator Deston Dishion
City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on the June 21, 2023 Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District (BRFPD) and the start of recruitment for a Fire Chief to replace Fire Chief Dell, a meeting the following night with all of the Bishop Volunteer Firefighters to keep them updated in the hiring process for a Fire Chief, assisting Visionary Home Builders with their application for the Super NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) for the Silver Peaks project, an official swearing in of newly appointed Police Chief Derr for the public at the Council's July 24th regularly scheduled meeting, and work with Assistant Planner Budnyk on putting together a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a consultant to assist the City in strategically evaluating the City's properties for housing and other needs.
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 Special Meeting Minutes – May 1, 2023
Item 9A.1
2. City Council Meeting Minutes – May 8, 2023
Item 9A.2
3. City Council Special Meeting Minutes – May 11, 2023
Item 9A.3
4. City Council Meeting Minutes – May 22, 2023
Item 9A.4
5. Monthly Budget Reports – May 2023
Item 9A.5
6. Warrant Registers – May 2023
Item 9A.6
7. Combined Cash Report – May 2023
Item 9A.7
8. Bank Reconciliation Report – May 2023
Item 9A.8
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Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Councilmember Kong
9. Investment Portfolio – May 2023
Item 9A.9
10. Part-Time Employees Wage Scale – July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Item 9A.10
11. Monthly Salary Schedule – July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Item 9A.11
12. Elected Officials Monthly Salary Schedule – July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Item 9A.12
13. Budget Adjustment Request – City Council, Capital Equipment Item 9A.13
14. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Adjustments
Item 9A.14
15. Budget Adjustment Request - Fire Department - Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
Item 9A.15
16. Professional Services Agreements for As Needed, On-Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Services
Item 9A.16
B. FOR INFORMATION/FILING
1. Fire Department Report – May 2023
Item 9B.1
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Muchovej
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Motion/Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Councilmember Kong No public comments were made.
Motion passed 4-0.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO HIRE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE / ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT – Council consideration to approve the proposed Administrative/Accounting Assistant Job Description and to hire parttime Accounting Assistant Jessica Ortiz to the full-time Administrative/Accounting Assistant position on or after July 1, 2023 at Step 1 – Finance.
Item 10A
Assistant Finance Director Aukee reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia made a motion to approve the proposed Administrative/Accounting Assistant Job Description and to hire part-time Accounting Assistant Jessica Ortiz to the full-time Administrative/Accounting Assistant position on or after July 1, 2023 at Step 1.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Muchovej
Motion passed 4-0.
B. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT –
Council consideration to authorize the execution of the proposed agreement with Carmichael Business Technology (CBT) for information technology support services – Administration.
Item 10B
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve and authorize the execution of the proposed agreement with Carmichael Business Technology (CBT) for information technology support services.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
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Motion/Mayor Ellis Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Muchovej
Motion passed 4-0.
C. ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES “CAL CITIES”
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND DESIGNATION OF VOTING
DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) – Council to discuss who will be attending the Annual Cal Cities Conference September 20-22, 2023 and who shall be appointed the voting delegate and alternate(s) for the Cal Cities Annual Business Meeting scheduled on September 22, 2023 – Administration.
Item 10C
City Clerk Picken reviewed this item with Council.
After a brief discussion, Council advised staff that Mayor Ellis, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and Councilmember Kong all plan on attending this year's Cal Cities Annual Conference. Councilmember Schwartz would get back to staff on attendance. Mayor Ellis asked staff to check with Councilmember Muchovej on attendance.
No public comments were made.
Based on those Council Members who confirmed their attendance, Mayor Ellis made the following motion.
Mayor Ellis made a motion to approve the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Garcia as the City's voting delegate and Councilmember Kong as the City's alternate voting delegate for the Cal Cities Annual Business Meeting scheduled on September 22, 2023.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Muchovej
Motion passed 4-0.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Kong requested that an update be provided to Council on the development of the new Small Business Resource Center 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
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The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Jim Ellis, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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