CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 2024
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garcia 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 Garcia announced a moment of silence.
3)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Ellis. 4)
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Ellis
Councilmember Schwartz
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Kong
Mayor Garcia
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Deston Dishion, City Administrator; Robin Picken, City Clerk; Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney; Bret Russell, Fire Chief; Nate Derr, Police Chief; Nora Gamino, Public Works Director; Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager; and Jessica Ortiz, Administrative/Accounting Assistant 5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Pastor Tim Homan, a member of the Bishop Ministerial Association, recited a prayer.
No further public comments were made.
Pastor Tim Homan, a local resident, gave a prayer.
No further public comments were made.
6)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were given on each department’s activities including upcoming and ongoing projects.
6.A)
Fire Department - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - December 2023 - Call Breakdown Fire Department Report - December 2023 - Rapid Intervention Team RIT Fire Department Report - December 2023 - Policy - Conduct and Behavior Fire Department Report - December 2023 - Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace
6.B)
Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Department Report - December 2023
6.C)
Public Works Department - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - December 2023
6.D)
Community Services Department - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy Community Services Department Report - December 2023
6.E)
Planning Department - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk
Planning Department Report - December 2023
6.F)
Administration - City Administrator Deston Dishion
City Administrator Report - December 2023
7)
COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE - Presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths Second District Supervisor Griffiths provided an update on Inyo County business and activities. 8)
PRESENTATIONS
8.A)
Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium (IMBC) Update - Presented by Regional Broadband Coordinator Scott Armstrong Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium Update 1.8.2024
An Inyo Broadband Consortium Update was presented to Council by Regional Broadband Coordinator Scott Armstrong.
After addressing Council's questions and recommendations, Council thanked Scott Armstrong for his presentation. 9)
CONSENT CALENDAR
10)
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
10.A)
Monthly Budget Report for the Month of November 2023
Monthly Budget Report for the Month of November 2023
10.B)
Financial Reports for the Month of November 2023
Bank Reconciliation Report - November 2023
Combined Cash Report - November 2023
Investment Portfolio Report - November 2023
Warrant Register Report - November 2023
10.C)
A Resolution Renewing the City of Bishop’s Military Equipment Policy; AB 481-Military Equipment Annual Inventory and Report AB 481 - Written Report
AB 481 - Military Equipment Annual Inventory Report
Resolution - Renewing AB 481 Military Equipment Policy 2024 01 08
10.D)
Proposed Deputy Fire Chief Job Description
Cover Page
FT- Deputy Fire Chief. DRAFT Job description.
11)
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
11.A)
Planning Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
December 14, 2023 - Special Agenda
December 27, 2023 - Agenda
November 29, 2022 - Minutes
11.B)
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notices
11.22.23 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice
12.27.23 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice
11.C)
Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 725 N. Main Street, Bishop, California 93514 (Owner: Dovetail Group LLC) ABC Application - 725 N. Main St. received 2023 12 18
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej
Seconded/Councilmember Ellis
Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12)
NEW BUSINESS
12.A)
RESOLUTION - Approve a Proposed Resolution Relating to Revisions to Job Descriptions and Salary Increases Cover Page
RESOLUTION Approving Salary and Job Description Changes FT City Administrator. DRAFT Job description
FT Finance Director. DRAFT Job description
FT Public Works Director DRAFT Job description.
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Schwartz
Seconded/Councilmember Ellis
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the proposed resolution relating to revised job descriptions and salary increases by title only.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SALARY INCREASES AND REVISIONS TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
13)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No requests for future agenda items were made by Council. 14)
COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. 15)
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. _______________________________________
Jose Garcia, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk