CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2023
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ellis called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 5:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
Mayor Ellis
ABSENT:
Councilmember Kong
Councilmember Muchovej
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, City Administrator
Robin Picken, City Clerk
Nate Derr, Police Chief
3) PUBLIC COMMENT - PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION
No public comments were made.
4) CLOSED SESSION
4.A) Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: Police Chief
Closed Session began at 5:04 p.m. Closed Session ended at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Muchovej joined the City Council Meeting at 5:09 p.m.
Councilmember Kong joined the City Council Meeting at 5:53 p.m. 5) OPEN SESSION
Mayor Ellis 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) MOMENT OF SILENCE
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Mayor Ellis announced a moment of silence.
7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - To recognize our veterans and U.S. military service men and women - The VFW 8988 will lead the pledge of allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the VFW 8988.
8) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong
Councilmember Schwartz
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
Mayor Ellis
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Deston Dishion, City Administrator
Robin Picken, City Clerk
Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
Ethan Aukee, Assistant Finance Director
Pat O'Neil, Interim Fire Chief
Nate Derr, Police Chief
Nora Gamino, Public Works Director
Anastasiia Budnyk, Assistant Planner
Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager
9) PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Sandra Salazar, Inyo County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Director and Registered Dietician, requested that the Council and public complete a community needs assessment survey that is now available on the County of Inyo's website and encourages all to particpate in order to help address the needs of our community.
No further public comments were made.
10) REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
Mayor Ellis announced that no action was taken in closed session. 11) PROCLAMATIONS
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11.A) Proclamation - Declaring October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Bishop – Requested by Wild Iris Executive Director Vanessa Hays.
Proclamation Wild Iris DVAM 2023 10 23
Council read and presented the proclamation to Wild Iris Transitional Housing Supervisor Armondo Campos.
12) PRESENTATIONS
12.A) Introduction of California Highway Patrol Captain Chris Hamilton - California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Torey Michener will introduce California Highway Patrol Captain Chris Hamilton.
California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Torey Michener introduced himself and California Highway Patrol Captain Chris Hamilton to Council.
12.B) Northern Inyo Hospital Quarterly Update Report – Prepared and presented by Northern Inyo Hospital Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer Stephen DelRossi.
Bishop City Council Update from NIHD 2023 10 23
A report on Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s current activities, programs, and financials was presented to Council by Northern Inyo Hospital Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer Stephen DelRossi.
12.C) Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) Update Report - Prepared and presented by IMACA Executive Director Kelly Barceloux.
Bishop City Council Update from IMACA 2023 10 23
A report on IMACA's current activities and recent move to South Street was presented by IMACA Executive Director Kelly Barceloux.
13) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
13.A) Fire Department
Fire September 2023
Interim Fire Chief O'Neil reviewed the Fire Department's written report with Council and reported out on the build of a new Fire Department vehicle, reminded the public to clean their chimneys, and reported that the Fire Department's visit to the local schools and the Fire Department's Open House all went very well.
13.B) Police Department
Police September 2023
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Police Chief Derr reported to Council on the Police Department's National Night Out hosted event, the "Trunk or Treat" event (now known as the Festival of Frights) at the Fairgrounds, attended the Fire Department's Open House, visited the schools for school safety month in October, the installation of cameras in the property room, and the launching of a new bike registry and theft protection program this month.
13.C) Public Works Department
Public Works September 2023
Public Works Director Gamino reported to Council on all the good work the public works department employees are doing for the community and continues to provide for the city, the leaf sweeping season news release coming out soon, provided an update on the East Line Street Bridge Project, the Johnston Drive drainage project, the South Warren Street Improvement Project, the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority's land acquisition from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for waste discharge, and the purchase of a building permit software is moving forward for late spring 2024.
13.D) Community Services Department
Community Services September 2023
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on the Festival of Frights event with over 1,000 in attendance, the fall sports moving into winter sports, the start of a pick-up volleyball league at Bishop Union High School's East Gym, the Wild Iris Awareness Walk at the City Park to honor survivors of domestic violence, a park facilities update, the Park Pond Gazebo Path Extension, the Bishop Swim Team start blocks installation at the City Pool, an update on the front playground equipment project, a bike park update, and thanked Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) for their discussion at their last meeting on collaborative efforts for improvements at Millpond.
13.E) Planning Department
Planning Department September 2023
Assistant Planner Budnyk provided an update to Council on the Whitney Alley Project and the Clean California Grant, reported on the availability of a California Greening Grant, and will seek direction from Council at a future meeting or through the City Administrator.
13 F) Administration Department
City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on a contract for a parking study and a study on City owned property for housing, and since this was City Administrator Dishion's his first day back at work from a two week vacation, he had no further items to report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.
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14) CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
14.A) City Council Meeting Minutes
DRAFT MINUTES 2023 08 07 Special Meeting
DRAFT MINUTES 2023 08 14
DRAFT MINUTES 2023 08 28
14.B) Budget Report for August 2023 and September 2023
Budget Report for August 2023
Budget Report for September 2023
14.C) Financial Reports for August 2023 and September 2023 Bank Reconciliation Report for August 2023
Combined Cash Report for August 2023
Investment Portfolio for August 2023
Warrant Register Report for August 2023
Bank Reconciliation Report for September 2023
Combined Cash Report for September 2023
Investment Portfolio for September 2023
Warrant Register Report for September 2023
14.D) Budget Adjustment Request, Planning, OPEB/Post Employment Benefits
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14.E) Budget Adjustment Request, Finance Department, PERS Employee/Employer
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14.F) Budget Adjustment Request, Fire Department, Personnel Expense Accounts
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14.G) Budget Adjustment Request, Building, Special Dept. Supplies Cover Page
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14.H) City of Bishop Police Department Strategic Plan 2023-2028 - Item pulled from the consent calendar
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Police Department Strategic Plan 2023-2028
14.I) Replacement of Aging Armored Vehicle
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14.J) Racial and Identity Profiling Mandate Reimbursement Cover Page
Professional Service Agreement with Nichols Consulting
14.K) Johnston Drive Drainage Design Task Order
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Johnston Drive Drainage Design Task Order
14.L) West Line Street Water Main Replacement Design Task Order Cover Page
West Line Water Main Replacement Design Task Order
14.M) Downtown Bishop Parkways Project (Whitney Alley) Design Task Order Cover Page
Downtown Bishop Parkways Project (Whitney Alley) Design Task Order 1
14.N) A Resolution Approving The Eastern Sierra Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Alpine, Inyo, And Mono Counties, The Town Of Mammoth Lakes, and The City Of Bishop
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A Resolution Approving The Eastern Sierra Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Exhibit A_Eastern Sierra Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
14.O) Granicus Agreement – One-Year Extension 11/12/2023-11/11/2024 Cover Page
Granicus Agreement 2018-2021
Granicus Proposed Agreement 2023/11/12 to 2024/11/11
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14.P) A Resolution Relating to Adopting a Records Retention Schedule and Authorizing Destruction of Certain City Records
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No. 2023-__ Adopting a Records Retention Schedule Autorizing Destruction of Certain City Records 2023 10 23
EXHIBIT A of Resolution 2023-__ Adopting a Records Retention Schedule 2023 10 23
14.Q) Ratify a Letter of Support for the Laws Railroad Museum’s Hometown Grant Application dated 9/25/2023
To Laws Museum_Hometown Grants Letter of Support 2023 09 25 15) CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
15.A) FY 2022-2023 Grants in Support Final Reports
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Bishop Museum and Historical Society
C5 Studios
Eastside Student Center
Inyo Council for the Arts
United Methodist Social Services
15.B) Public Works Building Permit Reports
Building Permit Issued Report August 2023
Building Permit Issued Report September 2023
15.C) Planning Commission Meeting Agendas
Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice for September 26, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice for October 24, 2023
15.D) Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 871 N. Main Street, Bishop, California 93514 (Owner: SHOT’S ROADHOUSE INC.)
ABC Application - 871 N. Main St received 2023 09 08
Mayor Ellis announced that Item 14.H will be pulled from the consent calendar, with no objections made by other Council Members.
No public comments were made.
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Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 14.H City of Bishop Police Department Strategic Plan 2023-2028.
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 5-0.
16) NEW BUSINESS
16.A) First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Approving One-Way Access For Delivery Vehicles Only In The Alley
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Attachment A_An Ordinance_One-Way Access for Delivery Vehicles Only in the Alley
Attachment B_Site Map
Assistant Planner Budnyk reviewed this item with Council.
Public comments were made by:
Jordan Rose, Director of the Eastern Sierra Student Center, spoke to a request made for an encroachment permit that would allow the Student Center to have some outdoor space and spoke in support to not allow vehicles to turn into the alley for safety reasons.
No further public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Kong Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance approving one-way access for delivery vehicles only in The Alley by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.24, APPROVING ONE-WAY
ACCESS FOR DELIVERY VEHICLES ONLY IN THE ALLEY
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 5-0.
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16.B) Set Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grants in Support Ad Hoc Committee Cover Page
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grants in Support Application
Assistant Finance Director Aukee reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Mayor Ellis and Councilmember Kong both volunteered to serve on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grants in Support Ad Hoc Committee with the City Administrator to review all Grants in Support applications received by October 31, 2023 and to make recommendations to the Council at a future meeting. Councilmember Muchovej and Mayor Pro Tem Garcia also volunteered as alternates if needed.
16.C) California Natural Resources (CNRA) Urban Greening Grant Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Bishop and Friends of the Eastern Sierra Community Gardens
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CNRA Urban Greening Grant Agreement
MOU between the City of Bishop and Friends of the Eastern Sierra Community Gardens
Community Services Manager McElroy reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to authorize the City Administrator to sign the Agreement with California Natural Resources for the Urban Greening Grant, approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Bishop and the Friends of the Eastern Sierra Community Gardens for the administration of the California Urban Greening Grant, and approve the increased General Fund revenue and Parks and Recreation expenditures within the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, both in the amount of $138,920.80.
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 5-0.
16.D) Cost Share Agreement for Emergency Medical Services Cover Page
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EMS Cost Share Agreement
175541 -REACH-Inyo County EMS INTERIM Agreement October2023- December.2024 (Clean.10.18.23).docx.pdf
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council. Inyo County Public Health and Prevention Health and Human Services Deputy Director Anna Scott also explained the current situation and the process that the County is going through to obtain current and future Emergency Medical Services in Bishop and throughout Inyo County.
Public comments were made by:
Sierra Lifeflight Program Director Mike Patterson offered to answer any questions Council may have for him and offered to bring back a report from Sierra Lifeflight to Council at one of their future meetings.
No further public comments were made.
After answering all of Council's questions, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia.
Motion/Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej Mayor Pro Tem Garcia made a motion to approve the Cost Share Agreement for Emergency Medical Services with Inyo County and the Bishop Paiute Tribe in the notto-exceed amount of $102,151.
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 5-0.
17) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Schwartz, with consensus from Council, asked that Community Services Manager McElroy provide Council with an update on the City's parks at a future Council meeting and to also tie in discussions taking place at the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Joint Powers Authority meetings where they are discussing field space and parks and recreation in general for our region.
No further requests were made for future agendas items. 18) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended.
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______________________________________
Jim Ellis, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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19) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.