CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, California MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 - 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Monday, January 22, 2024
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin tonight's meeting, please join me in a moment of silence for self-meditation, prayer, or reflection.
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Government Code 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.
1 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Schwartz will lead the pledge of allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7. BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE Prepared by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson and presented by Guest Host Supervisor Joe Pollini.
A. Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report
8. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
A. Monthly Budget Report for the Month of December 2023 B. Financial Reports for the Month of December 2023
C. City Council Meeting Minutes
9. CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
A. Building Permits Issued Report
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 will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
A. Fire Department - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Public Works Department - Public Works Director Nora Gamino D. Community Services Department - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy E. Administration - City Administrator Deston Dishion
BACC&IC Report - January 22 2024
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.
Monthly Budget Report for the Month of December 2023
Bank Reconciliation Report for December 2023
Combined Cash Report for December 2023
Investment Portfolio Report for December 2023
Warrant Register Report for December 2023
Minutes 2023 11 13
Minutes 2023 11 27
Minutes 2023 12 11
December 2023
2 B. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Appoint one commissioner to fill a scheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending on March 25th, 2024.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Cancellation Notice 20240123
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to reappoint Patty Cummings to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending on March 25th, 2028.
Patty Cummings Request for Reappointment on the Parks and Recreation Commission A-3 Commission Appointments - Council Policy Manual
Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers 3 Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce & Information Center
Report to Bishop City Council for Monday January 22, 2024 Prepared by: Tawni Thomson, Executive Director
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/LOCAL COMMUNITY MATTERS:
2023 Holiday Events: Very positive feedback received regarding Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, and downtown party after the parade. Railroad Express at Laws went well; however, attendance was down slightly. Chamber staff is thankful for so many volunteers and community support for these fun events.
Shop Local Raffle: 1,063 shoppers entered the raffle at the 15 participating shops.
New Chamber Members Since Last Report to City Council:
• Shoshone Village
• Ascent Dispensary
• El Ranchito Restaurant
• Sierra Snow
• Bishop Gym
• Sundial Bishop
BISHOP INFORMATION CENTER/OTHER DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS:
CA Hawking Club Falconry Conference in Bishop: January 17-21. 200+ attendees for seminars and competitions. Headquarters at fairgrounds. Tawni assisted event planners with lodging, connections with landowners and some other conference logistics. Meet & greet mixer on 1/17 for falconers and public hosted by Bishop Chamber of Commerce.
Travel & Sport Shows: Our destination will be promoted at 7 major events over the next few months. • International Sportsman’s Expo in Sacramento (January 18-21) • Bart Hall Sport Show in Long Beach (January 25-28)
• LA Travel & Adventure (February 2-4)
• Bart Hall Sport Show in Del Mar (February 15-18)
• PCS Fishing Show in Anaheim (March 7-10)
• Bay Area Travel & Adventure (March 16-17)
• US Travel Association IPW Conference in Los Angeles (May 3-7) IPW Fam Tour: Following the US Travel Association international conference, a group of 20 international tour operators and travel agents will visit our region. They will go by bus to Palm Springs and then up 395 for a familiarization tour. They will stop in Lone Pine then Bishop for dinner and overnight, then head north to Mono Lake and Mammoth. Joe Pollini will accompany the group as a step-on guide beginning in Lone Pine.
Winter Trout Stocking: CADFW Stocking Permit Application has been submitted. Wright’s Rainbows is contracted to bring a load of fish for PVR and Owens River in mid-February and again in mid-March.
Blake Jones Trout Derby: March 23, 2024. Check-in, weigh-in and prize ceremony at Tri-County Fair & Event Center. Event registration is live online. Staff is working now on t-shirt design, prizes and sponsorships.
4 Information Center: Traditionally quiet time of year, but that is good for us. Guest hosts have performed inventory of souvenir merchandise as suggested in the recent audit. Hosts are also assisting MLT with passenger surveys at the airport and providing a warm welcome and information.
Adding 2024 major events to website calendar and preparing to update and reprint the Bishop Visitor Guide Magazine.
Website Redesign: Chamber board reviewed proposals from three web designers and selected Hatchback Creative. The staff is working with the developer to create a new framework that is responsive and mobile-first. This project will take many months to complete and will likely launch in fall 2024.
Future Group Events: Tawni is assisting event coordinators with lodging and other logistics for Lions Club District Conference (August 2-4, 2024) and Highpointers (July 2025). We’ve also recently been approached for help with a new gravel bike race event for spring of 2025.
Lodging Statistics:
% Bishop Occupancy
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
January 35.5 42.1 50.2 43.2 58.3 54.9 48.4 61.0 62.6
February 53.7 42.3 52.0 54.2 63.2 57.3 53.4 68.5 67.6
March 53.7 57.0 59.4 61.1 65.8 47.2 61.5 66.6 70.7
April 55.9 52.6 60.4 57.6 65.8 27.1 65.4 65.3 69.4
May 61.0 63.0 64.6 69.8 68.6 38.3 70.2 68.5 68.8
June 74.6 81.5 81.2 81.0 81.7 66.2 86.1 82.1 79.4
July 81.5 84.4 86.9 86.3 84.8 71.0 82.9 79.0 76.9
August 74.5 81.1 84.9 78.8 86.7 69.3 66.9 78.5 77.2
September 75.4 85.1 85.1 83.6 88.6 62.8 66.8 76.1 79.0
October 64.6 77.9 85.6 81.6 86.0 73.8 78.1 82.1 84.0
November 43.4 52.8 54.4 56.5 57.5 59.4 61.5 63.9 59.4
December 46.1 46.9 47.8 52.3 54.1 44.8 61.8 57.0 47.9
Annual Average 60.0 63.9 67.7 67.2 71.8 56.0 66.9 70.7 70.2 5 Monthly Budget Report for the
Month of December 2023
6 12/31/2023 11/30/2021
General FundRevenue
12/31/2023 Revenue Actual Approved Budget Percent Received 00100031010 PROPERTY TAXES SECURED 540,000.00 0%
00100031020 PROPERTY TAXES UNSECURED 52,565.59 45,000.00 117% 00100031030 PROPERTY TAXES PRIOR YR. 10,000.00 0%
00100031050 PROPERTY TAX HOMEOWNERS 1,000.00 0%
00100031060 PROP TAX MISC 21,000.00 0%
00100031065 VLF SWAP/PROP TX IN LIEU 350,000.00 0%
00100031066 VEHICLE LIC FEE IN EXCESS 3,700.00 0%
00100031120 SALES TAX 1,733,740.36 5,000,000.00 35%
00100031126 DWP WTR AGREEMENT PAYMNT 232,799.00 232,799.00 100% 00100031128 SALES TX 1/2%PUBLIC SAF 2,590.34 10,000.00 26% 00100031130 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 1,254,375.84 2,750,000.00 46% 00100031131 TOT PENALTIES 64.33 0%
00100031132 TOT PRIOR YR 110,416.87 0%
00100031150 REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER 9,437.74 8,500.00 111% 00100032010 BUSINESS LICENSES 62,312.80 62,000.00 101% 00100032011 BL PENALTIES 0%
00100032015 SHORTTERM RENTALS 2,250.00 1,500.00 150% 00100032020 SB 1186/ADA 0%
00100032030 PARKING PERMITS 3,200.00 3,400.00 94%
00100032035 TENTATIVE MAP PERMITS 0%
00100032040 USE PERMITS 1,620.00 3,500.00 46%
00100032041 ENVIRONMENTAL APP FEE 120.00 3,500.00 3%
00100032050 BUILDING PERMITS 67,052.59 90,000.00 75%
00100032051 PLAN CHECK FEE 250.00 3,300.00 8%
00100032080 ELECTRICAL FRANCHISE 32,000.00 0%
00100032081 CELL TOWER FRANCHISE 17,500.00 31,500.00 56% 00100032090 TV FRANCHISE 2,518.06 10,000.00 25%
00100033010 INTEREST ON BANK DEPOSITS 74,491.27 11,000.00 677% 00100033020 RENTAL OF REAL PROPERTY 50,282.81 100,000.00 50% 00100034010 MOTOR VEHICLE IN LIEU 0%
00100034015 MTR VEH LIC FEE 11005.7 0%
00100034040 REIMB. HIGHWAY SWEEPING 17,666.64 53,000.00 33% 00100034041 HWY 6 TRASH 15,000.00 45,000.00 33%
00100034045 RSTP 0%
00100034046 DOC/RECYCLING GRANT 5,000.00 0%
00100034047 REIMB FROM BUSD 0%
00100034049 DWP TREE SPONSORSHIP 0%
00100034050 MISC REVENUE CAPITAL REPLACE 31,331.00 31,331.00 100% 00100034079 FIRE EMS FUNDING 12,500.00 10,500.00 119% 00100034080 REIMB. RFD W/COMP. 0%
00100034081 SALARY REIMB FRM RF DIST 0%
00100034082 MISC REIM FROM RF DIST 0%
00100034083 FIRE INSPECTION FEES 1,799.68 15,000.00 12% 00100034094 LOCAL RESPONSE_STANDBY 1,000.00 0%
7 00100034095 STRIKE TEAM 82,326.18 120,000.00 69%
00100034110 COURT RESTITUTIONS 500.00 0%
00100034111 ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT 0%
00100034116 DOJBULLET PRF VEST GRNT 2,000.00 0%
00100034120 PEACE OFFICERS TRAINING 5,585.38 18,000.00 31% 00100034121 RAN REIMB 10,000.00 0%
00100034122 DVROSSTATE 0%
00100034124 BUDGET ACT 2013/LAW ENF 0%
00100034125 PARKING CITATIONS 2,166.25 6,000.00 36%
00100034126 TOW FEE 1,500.00 1,765.00 85%
00100034140 DISPATCH CONTRACTS 7,200.00 0%
00100034141 PD Grants 121,460.95 0%
00100034145 4850 PAY REIMB 0%
00100034160 911 REIMSTATE 0%
00100035020 STRONG MOTION INST. PROG 439.43 1,000.00 44% 00100035060 CBSC/BLDG PERMIT 107.40 250.00 43%
00100036010 SALE OF PERSONAL PROP. 666.00 0%
00100036020 INS. REFUNDS & DIVIDENDS 0%
00100036025 FORFEITURE OF DEPOSITS 0%
00100036020 INS. REFUNDS & DIVIDENDS 0%
00100036030 MISCELLANEOUS 9,978.28 13,700.00 73%
00100036031 RETIREE MED COPAY 1,764.00 3,100.00 57%
00100036040 FINGERPRINTING & REPORTS 12,097.00 25,000.00 48% 00100036041 SUBPOENAS 0%
00100036042 AB109/REALIGNMENT 50,000.00 0%
00100036070 CIVIC ARTS 0%
00100036074 SUMMER PROGRAM TUITION 21,340.00 61,500.00 35% 00100036075 KIND ACTIVITY FEE 0%
00100036076 KIND TUITION 0%
00100036077 ASP ACTIVITY FEE 0%
00100036078 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 46,505.00 98,000.00 47% 00100036079 GYMNASTICS CLUB 0%
00100036089 CHILDRENS DAY OF ARTS 0%
00100037010 SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE 0%
00100039240 TENNIS 0%
00100039250 SOFTBALL 552.31 16,000.00 3%
00100039251 SOCCER 4,375.00 5,560.00 79%
00100039255 VOLLEYBALL 0%
00100039260 BASKETBALL 0%
00100039270 AEROBIC,DANCE,ZUMBA 480.00 500.00 96%
00100039275 FACILITY RENTAL FEE 1,075.00 4,000.00 27% 00100039278 TREE DEDICATION (79.74) 0%
00100039280 YOUTH PROGRAM 1,410.00 3,200.00 44%
00100039281 GYMNASTICS 18,539.00 21,000.00 88%
00100039283 PAGEANT 0%
00100039289 POOLLIFEGRD RECERT 0%
00100039290 POOLPUBLIC SWIM 16,095.00 20,000.00 80%
00100039291 POOL RENTALS 4,132.00 15,000.00 28%
8 00100039292 POOLSWIM LESSONS 832.00 24,000.00 3%
00100039293 POOLCONCESSIONS 1,380.00 1,800.00 77%
00100039294 POOLWATER FITNESS 3,355.00 5,000.00 67%
00100039297 YOUTH ATHLETICS (25.00) 500.00 5%
00100039710 FINES & FOREFEITURES 296.04 4,500.00 7%
00100039722 TUT MEASURE A 0%
00100039925 CITY COST PLAN 0%
00100039990 OTHER FINANCE SOURCES 0%
00100039995 CITY COST PLAN 0%
00100039999 REVENUETRANS IN 500,000.00 500,000.00 100% 00100040000 Caltrans Sustainable Grant 0%
00100040001 SB2 Housing & Community 0%
00100040002 PROP 68 Green 32,567.85 100,000.00 33%
00100040003 Playground Grant 0%
00100040004 COVID19 Funding 0%
00100040005 LEAP GRANT 0%
00100040006 REAP GRANT 0%
Total Revenue 4,646,805.25 10,623,605.00 44%
9 12/31/2023 Department 12/31/2023 Actual Approved Budget Percent Used 001010_____ City Council 96,690.80 181,010.10 53%001011_____ Administration 386,029.66 853,010.35 45%001012_____ Finance 165,994.68 312,172.36 53%001013_____ Treasurer 899.28 1,901.39 47%001014_____ Legal 58,670.40 157,996.89 37%001015_____ Insurance 302,571.50 304,429.50 99%001016_____ Building & Grounds 88,181.40 202,055.08 44%001018_____ Elections 1,500.00 0%001019_____ Community Promotion 181,000.00 0%001020_____ Police Department 2,480,177.15 4,558,039.02 54%001021_____ Fire Department 212,398.48 971,730.16 22%001022_____ Building 46,447.50 151,863.00 31%001023_____ Street Maintenance 578,286.13 1,694,889.27 34%001031_____ Parks & Rec 587,937.34 1,376,970.20 43%001034_____ Planning 244,058.33 479,855.27 51%001035_____ After School Program 33,827.15 104,757.57 32%001036_____ After School Outside 0%001037_____ Pool 69,553.01 476,827.85 15%001038_____ Summer Camps 18,094.08 55,391.65 33%001039_____ Gymnastics Club 0% Total General Fund 5,369,816.89 12,065,399.66 45%
General FundExpenses
10 12/31/2023 Department 12/31/2023 Actual Approved Budget Percent Used SEWERREVENUE
00200033010 INTEREST ON BANK DEPOSITS 26,539.28 9,300.00 285% 00200033020 RENTAL OF REAL PROPERTY 0% 00200039017 SEWER MISCELLANEOUS 25,520.58 13,100.00 195% 00200039020 SEWER SERVICE COLLECTION 690,305.67 1,265,000.00 55% 00200039023 PENALTIESSEWER SERVICE 807.71 1,000.00 81% 00200039035 SOLAR REBATES 2,932.40 0% 00200039075 REIMB FROM ESCSD 5,552.72 0% Total: 751,658.36 1,288,400.00 58%
002051_____ Sewer Expense 785,682.28 1,638,552.54 48% 12/31/2023 Department 12/31/2023 Actual Approved Budget Percent Used WATERREVENUE
00400033010 INTEREST ON BANK DEPOSITS 25,533.84 10,000.00 255% 00400033020 RENTAL OF REAL PROPERTY 0% 00400039012 WATER SERVICE COLLECTION 545,736.39 1,028,000.00 53% 00400039013 PENALTIESWATER SERVICE 638.66 900.00 71% 00400039017 WATER MISCELLANEOUS 21,422.00 10,900.00 197% 00400039019 BACKFLOW FEE 0% 00400039035 SOLAR REBATES 0% Total: 593,330.89 1,049,800.00 57%
004050_____ Water Expense 758,009.84 1,362,046.87 56% 12/31/2023 Department 12/31/2023 Actual Approved Budget Percent Used SMHPREVENUE
01200033010 INTEREST ON BANK DEPOSITS 3,554.86 2,800.00 127% 01200039735 UTILITY CLEARING ACCOUNT 18,785.00 38,400.00 49% 01200039750 RENTSASSISTED UNITS 3,348.00 6,600.00 51% 01200039760 RENTSUNASSISTED UNITS 50,045.00 100,440.00 50% 01200039811 MISC 25.00 #DIV/0! 01200039812 GAIN ON SALE 0% Total: 75,757.86 148,240.00 51%
012095_____ SMPH Expense 122,266.84 203,737.70 60% Enterprise Funds
11 12/31/2023 Department 12/31/2023 Actual Approved Budget Percent Used
REVENUE COPS
03300033010 INTEREST ON BANK DEPOSITS 1,649.37 0%
03300039967 COPS/AB 1913 24,797.78 100,000.00 25%
Total: 26,447.15 100,000.00 26%
EXPENSE
033033_____ COPS EXPENSE 56,906.77 138,000.00 41%
12/31/2023 Department 12/31/2023 Actual Approved Budget Percent Used
REVENUE TRAFFIC
00300033010 INTEREST ON BANK DEPOSITS 0%
00300039100 SECTION 2105 9,978.39 22,500.00 44%
00300039110 SECTION 21075 1,000.00 1,000.00 100%
00300039120 SECTION 2107 13,858.44 30,300.00 46%
00300039130 SECTION 2106 8,528.64 19,500.00 44%
00300039135 MISC/PROP 42 16,949.71 34,200.00 50%
00300039137 TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF 0%
00300039139 SB1 39,537.55 84,100.00 47%
Total: 89,852.73 191,600.00 47%
EXPENSE
003030_____ GAS TAX 51,427.20 218,937.80 23%
Special Funds
12 shop Bank Reconciliation Report - by Bank NumberCity of Bi Page: 1 Jan 08, 2024 1:49PM
Report Criteria:
Print Outstanding Checks and Deposits and Bank and Book adjustments Eastern Sierra Checking (Eastern Sierra Checking) (1)
December 31, 2023
Account: 99900010110
Bank Account Number: 006107370
Bank Statement Balance: 1,711,295.15 Book Balance Previous Month: 1,516,956.97 Outstanding Deposits: 8,279.12 Total Receipts: 788,207.88 Outstanding Checks: 445,591.12 Total Disbursements: 1,029,491.01 Bank Adjustments: 1,690.69 Book Adjustments: .00
Bank Balance: 1,275,673.84 Book Balance: 1,275,673.84
Proof (Bank balance less book balance): .00
Outstanding Deposits Section
Deposit
Number
Deposit
Amount
Deposit
Number
Deposit
Amount
Deposit
Number
Deposit
Amount
Deposit
Number
Deposit
Amount
19 280.00 1057 101.00 1110 565.46 1137 370.00-
1159 64.00- 1205 692.00 1206 712.50 1207 684.39
1213 185.00- 1221 2,290.12 1222 150.00 1223 296.25
1224 104.00 1225 64.00 1234 558.40 1256 2,400.00
Grand Totals:
8,279.12
Deposits cleared: 76 items Deposits Outstanding: 16 items Outstanding Checks Section
Check
Number
Check
Amount
Check
Number
Check
Amount
Check
Number
Check
Amount
Check
Number
Check
Amount
1092 19.83 1639 38.00 1644 38.00 2443 165.48
3849 74.99 4696 1,623.97 4738 250.29 4877 6,920.00
5119 457.64 5546 119.89 6366 313.36 6412 100.00
6693 48.03 6777 164.50 6810 442.73 6948 668.91
7108 4,602.50 7179 46.17 7258 144.96 7412 18.58
7420 18.58 7859 1,076.50 8324 66.50 8752 110.82
9067 309.34 9177 129.52 9412 203.50 9425 174.54
9487 52.64 9542 5,368.50 9661 54.95 9726 1,384.00
9745 335.48- 9745 335.48 9749 51.02 9753 105.28
9800 385.94 9801 1,699.61 9802 1,620.00 9804 51.80
9805 5,593.24 9807 1,701.16 9808 56,172.86 9809 14,700.02 9810 957.43 9811 552.60 9834 105.00 9856 1,204.60
9861 .11 9871 385.94 9872 7,100.00 9874 3,576.60
9880 579.98 9903 77.57 9910 172.70 9916 385.94
9917 1,716.52 9918 1,680.00 9919 369.23 9920 51.80
9921 5,593.24 9922 361.05 9923 1,701.16 9924 57,001.44
9925 14,700.00 9927 552.60 9937 6,491.71 9941 46.25
9943 1,149.57 9944 16.31 9946 750.00 9950 876.87
9954 115.00 9955 137.03 9959 5,529.83 9960 576.95
9964 16,471.00 9970 26.03 9973 1,050.64 9974 234.43
9975 325.08 9976 46.17 9977 46.17 9980 335.48
9982 573.50 9983 342.16 9984 102.05 9985 172.70
9986 842.24 9987 746.86 9988 87.73 9989 3,708.32
9990 380.94 9991 68.51 9992 641.55 9993 1,043.28
9994 248.05 9995 1,440.95 9996 372.64 9997 346.91
13 shop Bank Reconciliation Report - by Bank NumberCity of Bi Page: 2 Jan 08, 2024 1:49PM
Check
Number
Check
Amount
Check
Number
Check
Amount
Check
Number
Check
Amount
Check
Number
Check
Amount
9998 5,502.02 9999 100.00 10000 173.27 10001 28,647.29
10002 18,750.00 10003 585.00 10004 2,500.00 10005 75.00 10006 212.52 10007 39.13 10008 85.00 10009 .73
10010 86.99 10011 192.50 10012 2,234.35 10013 1,651.00
10014 664.86 10015 625.30 10016 100.00 75403 8.00
111723202 2,703.04 120123201 5,348.04 120123204 1,868.75 121523200 85,575.56 121523202 2,618.04 121523204 31,919.41 121523205 1,868.75 Grand Totals:
445,591.12
Checks cleared: 193 items Checks Oustanding: 127 items
Bank Adjustments Section
Description Amount Description Amount
J Scida Wages Paid and Owed to City 1,690.71 Carrying Prior Month Bank Adjustment .02- Grand Totals: 1,690.69
Book Adjustments Section
14 CITY OF BISHOP
COMBINED CASH
DECEMBER 31, 2023
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 01/08/2024 01:53PM PAGE: 1
COMBINED CASH ACCOUNTS
999-000-10110 CASH IN BANK 1,271,053.36
999-000-10111 LAIF INVESTMENT 17,693,478.23
999-000-10112 CASH EASTERN SIERRA BANK .00
999-000-10113 CASH IN COUNTY TREASURY .00
999-000-10115 CASH IN BANK XPRESS BILLPAY 33,477.06
999-000-10175 CASH CLEARING UTILITIES 17,863.91
999-000-10176 BUSINESS CASH CLEARING ( 7,460.60)
TOTAL COMBINED CASH 19,008,411.96
999-000-10100 CASH ALLOCATED TO FUNDS ( 19,008,411.96)
TOTAL UNALLOCATED CASH .00
CASH ALLOCATION RECONCILIATION
1 ALLOCATION TO GENERAL FUND 9,402,187.60
2 ALLOCATION TO SEWER FUND 2,501,547.57
3 ALLOCATION TO GAS TAX 397,445.07
4 ALLOCATION TO WATER FUND 2,395,664.47
5 ALLOCATION TO RFPD 890,228.17
6 ALLOCATION TO IMBC FIDUCIARY .00
7 ALLOCATION TO LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND 116,972.11
8 ALLOCATION TO BOND AND TRUST FUND 125,639.95
9 ALLOCATION TO TRAFFIC SAFETY 8,141.29
10 ALLOCATION TO TUT MEASURE A 897,742.76
11 ALLOCATION TO ASSET FORFEITURE 6,722.63
12 ALLOCATION TO SUNRISE MHP 347,407.34
13 ALLOCATION TO GENERAL FIXED ASSETS .00
15 ALLOCATION TO WATER IMPROVEMENT .00
18 ALLOCATION TO FUND 018 .00
19 ALLOCATION TO STREETS-SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT 750,000.00 21 ALLOCATION TO CANINE DONATION 8,012.54
22 ALLOCATION TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 300,000.00 23 ALLOCATION TO PROPERTY/HOUSING DEVELOPMENT 150,000.00 29 ALLOCATION TO FUND 029 .00
33 ALLOCATION TO C.O.P.S. 174,224.70
37 ALLOCATION TO HOME FUNDS/WILLOW ST 100,302.76
54 ALLOCATION TO STIP E. LINE ST. BRIDGE REPL. 289,951.52 55 ALLOCATION TO S WARREN ST. IMPROVEMENT .00
57 ALLOCATION TO SEIBU TO SCHL BIKE PATH .00
58 ALLOCATION TO PINE TO PARK/STIP .00
59 ALLOCATION TO WEST JAY STREET .00
60 ALLOCATION TO STIP-SPRUCE/YANEY/HANBY .00
61 ALLOCATION TO E. LINE ST. IMPROVEMENTS .00
62 ALLOCATION TO PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PROJECT .00
70 ALLOCATION TO HOME OWNER ASSIST PRGM 128,100.00
71 ALLOCATION TO SILVER PEAK/IMACA .00
72 ALLOCATION TO VALLEY APTS/13 CDBG 8972 18,121.48
15 CITY OF BISHOP
COMBINED CASH
DECEMBER 31, 2023
FOR ADMINISTRATION USE ONLY 50 % OF THE FISCAL YEAR HAS ELAPSED 01/08/2024 01:53PM PAGE: 2 TOTAL ALLOCATIONS TO OTHER FUNDS 19,008,411.96
ALLOCATION FROM COMBINED CASH FUND - 999-000-10100 ( 19,008,411.96) ZERO PROOF IF ALLOCATIONS BALANCE .00
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NOVEMBER 13, 2023
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ellis called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 5:31 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) 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
3) PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION
No public comments were made.
4) CLOSED SESSION
4.A) Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c): 1 Potential Case
4.B) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9: City of Bishop vs. Schat: Case No: SI CV CV2368971
Closed Session began at 5:32 p.m. Closed Session ended at 6:06 p.m. 5) OPEN SESSION - 6:00 P.M. Monday, November 13, 2023
Mayor Ellis called the open session of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:10 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 6) MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin another meeting tonight, let us pause for a brief moment of silence to individually reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in other silent activity.
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27 Mayor Ellis announced a moment of silence.
7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Schwartz will lead the pledge of allegiance.
8) ROLL CALL
ABSENT:
None.
PRESENT:
Councilmember Kong
Councilmember Schwartz
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia
Mayor Ellis 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
Anastasiia Budnyk, Assistant Planner
Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager
9) PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments were made by:
Crystal Lopez, of Bishop, California, reported that both of her daughters were hit in front of the Police Station on West Line Street (State Route 168), and spoke to her concern that the next day another student was hit on their way to school while crossing Main Street (Highway 395). Crystal Lopez recommended, when considering improvements on Main Street, that flags be made available at crosswalks for people to carry across the street to not only signal drivers to slow down for pedestrians, but for pedestrians to be cautious as well when crossing the street in order to help minimize accidents.
Rick Klug, a local resident, recited a prayer.
No further public comments were made.
10) REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
To report on actions taken in Closed Session as required by law, Mayor Ellis announced that no action was taken in closed session.
11) INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF NEWLY HIRED FIRE CHIEF
Mayor Ellis performed the swearing in ceremony for newly hired Fire Chief Bret Russell.
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28 12) PRESENTATIONS
12.A) City of Bishop Specific Plan Receives State Award of Excellence - Presented by Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk.
Assistant Planner Budnyk proudly presented the Council with the "2023 Award of Excellence - Comprehensive Plan-Small Jurisdiction" received from the American Planning Association recognizing the City of Bishop's Specific Plan.
12.B) National Healthcare and Housing Advisors (NHHA) Rural Healthcare Strategy for Inyo and Mono Counties - Presented by NHHA Business Development Manager Brennan Campbell.
NHHA Rural Healthcare Strategy - Updated Presentation 11/13/2023 Council received a presentation from NHHA Business Development Manager Brennan Campbell, Chief Executive Officer Paul Leon, Senior Advisor Karin Kalk, and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Dr. Clayton Chau on their rural healthcare pilot program for Inyo and Mono Counties. After answering all of Council's questions, Council thanked NHHA for their presentation and expressed their interest in seeing how things progress for them.
12.C) Caltrans Bishop Pavements Project - Presented by Caltrans District 9 Project Manager Jill Tognazzini.
CALTRANS Bishop Pavements Project - Presentation 11/13/2023 Council received a presentation on the upcoming California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Bishop Pavements Project from Caltrans District 9 Project Manager Jill Tognazzini, Traffic Safety Engineer Lianne Talbot, and Design Manager Brad Rockwell. After answering all of Council's questions, the Council thanked them for their presentation, information, and feedback.
12.D) Sierra Business Council (SBC) Update on Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Funding and the Business Resource Center - Presented by Stacy Corless and Allan Pietrasanta.
Sierra Business Council - Presentation 11/13/2023
Council received an update from Sierra Business Council Board Chair Allan Pietrasanta on the current status of the Business Resource Center in Bishop.
Sierra Business Council Government and Community Affairs Director Stacy Corless and CERF Eastside Project Navigator Magnolia Barra shared their presentation with Council on CERF, soon to be known as California Jobs First, program objectives, design, and available funding.
After answering all of Council's questions, the Council thanked them for their presentation and updates.
13) COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths was not available to join this meeting.
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29 14) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
14.A) Fire Department - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - October 2023
Fire Chief Russell first thanked everyone for the warm welcome and reported to Council on the top items he is currently working on 1. Morale, 2. Training, and 3.
Professionalism; learning who is who in his department, work associates, and agencies; thanked council again for the opportunity and expressed his excitement to see what the future will bring; and recognized the Bishop Fire Department volunteer firefighters for all they do.
14.B) Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Department Report - October 2023
Police Chief Derr reported to Council on the number of calls received, community outreach, updated department social media, provided an update on staff training, and researching funding sources and grants available to address police department projects.
14.C) Public Works Department - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - October 2023
Public Works Director Gamino reported to Council on building permit software with Inyo County with OpenGov (80-20 split county/city); working with Jill Tognazzini from Caltrans to incorporate the West Line Main Waterline Project with scheduled Caltrans projects, announced the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority meeting on November 14, 2023 at 8:00 A.M.; announced the Fall Street Sweeping Schedule and asked everyone to please move your vehicles on the designated days in order to sweep and inspect roads.
14.D) Community Services Department - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Department Report - October 2023
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on holiday decorations going up on Main Street and garland on Warren Street, announced the upcoming Street of Lights event on December 2nd, bringing the City Park Front Playground Replacement Project to Council at their regular meeting on November 27th for their approval, provided a gymnastics and programs update, announced that the city will be hosting two "Kids Night Out" in December, provided a bike park update, and an update on the Urban Greening Grant.
14.E) Planning Department - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - October 2023
Assistant Planner Budnyk reported to Council on a number of applications for large projects that include zoning updates, and a hotel applying for a conditional use permit November 13, 2023 Page 4
30 just south of Vons.
14.F) Administration - City Administrator Deston Dishion City Administrator Report - October 2023
City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on discussions relating to a regional dispatch center study, and will bring to Council an agreement to work with a lobbyist over the next year relating to obtaining earmarked funds for the City of Bishop.
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.
15) CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
15.A) City Council Meeting Minutes
MINUTES 09 11 2023
City Council Meetings Cancellation Notice - 09 25 2023 AND 10 10 2023 MINUTES 10 23 2023
15.B) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving One-Way Access For Delivery Vehicles Only In The Alley.
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Attachment_A_An_Ordinance_OneWay_Access_for_Delivery_Vehicles_Only_in_the_Alley.pdf Attachment_B_Site_Map.pdf
15.C) Bishop Fire Deputy Fire Chief Job Description
Deputy Fire Chief Job Description
16) CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
16.A) Services Agreement Between the City of Bishop and Inyo Council for the Arts
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Inyo Council for the Arts Services Agreement
16.B) Building Permit Issued Report
October 2023 - Building Permit Issued Report
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16.C) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - October 25, 2023
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - 10/25/2023
16.D) Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Agenda - November 1, 2023
Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting Agenda - 11/01/2023 No public comments were made.
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
17) NEW BUSINESS
17.A) City of Bishop Parking Demand and Land Use Study
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TO_2_Parking Demand and Land Use Study Draft
Assistant Planner Budnyk reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the Planning Department to execute the City of Bishop Parking Demand and Land Use Study under the provisions of the As Needed, On-Call Civil Engineering Service Agreement between the City of Bishop and Wood Rogers Inc. that was executed on July 1, 2023 with a not-to-exceed amount of $154,140.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
18) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Muchovej requested that Council brainstorm on what we can do and what we would want to do on deed restrictions of new development.
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32 Mayor Pro Tem Garcia requested an update on the sidewalk study.
Mayor Ellis requested that staff bring back for Council consideration the purchase of traffic crossing devices to be placed in school zones when Caltrans completes their street work.
No Council Member objected to any of the items requested above. 19) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. 20) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Jim Ellis, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ellis called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin another meeting tonight, let us pause for a brief moment of silence to individually reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in other silent activity.
Mayor Ellis announced a moment of silence.
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Muchovej will lead the pledge of allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Muchovej. 4) 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
Bret Russell, Fire Chief
Nate Derr, Police Chief
Nora Gamino, Public Works Director
Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager
5) PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Dustin del Giudice, a local resident, spoke on behalf of this region's very large soccer community and announced that they would like to present the Murphy family with a memorial bench, tree, and plaque in memory of their daughter Quinn who loved the game of soccer. The memorial bench, tree, and plaque will be placed where Quinn and many others have enjoyed playing soccer at the City Park.
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34 Cam Lemons, a local resident, recited a prayer.
No further public comments were made.
6) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Fire Chief Russell reported to Council on the preparations for the December 2, 2023 Christmas Parade, participated in a statewide medical and health training exercise along with Chief Derr, registered for the December 12-14, 2023 Cal Cities Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar, reviewed calls and responses by the Bishop Fire Department, met with Bishop Rural Fire Protection District (BRFPD) Chair Mike Holland and Bishop Paiute Tribal officials relating to the contract with the BRFPD and the Bishop Paiute Tribe and the potential purchase of a ladder truck, and a Burton Fire representative will be coming out to give a presentation on what ladder trucks they have available for purchase tomorrow at 4:00 PM.
Police Chief Derr reported to Council on the year's call volume, meetings with Chief Russell preparing for the upcoming Christmas Parade and the statewide medical and health training exercise, the upcoming Operation Santa event and route, the Shop with a Cop event, a public service announcement to be mindful that this is the time of year that criminals are going through unlocked vehicles and taking packages off front porches, and working collaboratively with the schools and Inyo County Office of Education for a rotational School Resource Officer (SRO) program.
Public Works Director Gamino reported to Council that there will be two updates later in tonight's agenda relating to a purchase of a new vacuum truck and the purchase of permit software. Director Gamino reminded Council and the public of the street sweeping schedule, reported on preparations for the upcoming Christmas Parade set up and the Friday Night Market on this coming Saturday, a public service announcement reminding people of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) in the sewer system - never pour FOG into the wastewater system.
Community Services Manager Dan McElroy reported to Council on their staff's work on putting up Christmas decorations and preparing for the upcoming Christmas Parade, his appreciation given to Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Information Center's Executive Director Tawni Thomson for all the work they do to work together to get the whole town decorated, the Park staff is working hard to clean up leaves in our parks and at the Sunrise Mobile Home Park, scheduled two Kids Nights Out for December, a gymnastics camp in early January, an adult co-ed volleyball program at the end of January, and during winter break will be working on scheduling summer camp and summer hiring needs.
City Administrator Deston Dishion reported to Council that the Parking Study/Strategic Planning of City Properties will kick off on December 13, 2023, attended a meeting last week with Inyo and Mono County Administrators and the Town Manager from the Town of Mammoth Lakes to discuss air service, CERF Planning Grants, and regional police dispatch, announced that there will be new artwork placed in the Clark Wing hallway by C5 Arts Studio, and a Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
7) PROCLAMATIONS
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35 7.A) Proclamation - Home Health and Hospice Care Week December 4, 2023 – December 8, 2023 – Requested by Pioneer Home Health Care, Inc./Hospice of the Owens Valley Administrator Ruby Allen, RN.
Proclamation Home Health Hospice Week 2023 11 27.pdf
Council read and presented the Proclamation to Pioneer Home Health Care, Inc./Hospice of the Owens Valley Administrator Ruby Allen, RN. Administrator Allen thanked the Council for the proclamation and announced the Light Up A Life Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30, 2023 which the Council and the public are invited to attend.
8) BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE
8.A) Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report
BACC&IC Report - November 27 2023
Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson reviewed her report submitted to Council. Council thanked Tawni Thomson for her report.
9) COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Second District Supervisor Griffiths provided an update on Inyo County business and activities.
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.
10) CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
10.A) Monthly Budget Report for the Month of October 2023 Monthly Budget Report for the Month of October 2023
10.B) Financial Reports for the Month of October 2023
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Bank Reconciliation Report - October 2023
Combined Cash Report - October 2023
Investment Portfolio Report - October 2023
Warrant Register Report - October 2023
10.C) Capital Equipment Replacement, Vacuum Truck
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Vactor Impact Brochure
Vactor Impact Quote
11) CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
11.A) Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
November 28, 2023 - Cancelled
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12) NEW BUSINESS
12.A) Recommended List of Grant in Support Awards
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Recommended List of Awards for Grants in Support 2023-2024 Assistant Finance Director Aukee reviewed this item with Council.
Out of the 9 total applications received, Council discussed the six recommended list of awards for Grants in Support 2023-2024.
Altrusa International of the Eastern Sierra to redo of the Bishop Police Department Mural Police Department at 207 W. Line St. Amount requested: $10,000.00 Recommended Award: $10,000.00
Bishop Area Bike Association for the Bishop Bike Park at the City of Bishop Park Amount requested: $4,000.00 Recommended Award: $4,000.00 Bishop Museum and Historical Society for the Wells Fargo Timelines Through History at the Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site - Wells Fargo Building Amount requested: $8,000.00 Recommended Award: $8,000.00 Eastern Sierra Artists DBA: C5 for Art in Storefronts at various locations in downtown Bishop
Amount requested: $7,110.00 Recommended Award: $6,000.00 November 27, 2023 Page 4
37 Motion/Councilmember Kong Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz Motion/Councilmember Kong Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej Eastside Student Center for a Patio Project & Kitchen Update at 162 W Line St.
Amount requested: $8,000.00 Recommended Award: $8,000.00 Helping Hands 4 Housing Inc. for the Housing Liaison Program based in Bishop, Remote Services
Amount requested: $11,100.00 Recommended Award: $11,100.00 Total requested amount: $48,210.00; Total recommended award amount: 47,100.00 No public comments were made.
Councilmember Kong made a motion to approve the recommended list of awards for grants in support for 2023-2024.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12.B) Front Playground Replacement Project
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City of Bishop GameTime Construction Agreement
Front Playground Scope of Service
Proof of Insurance GameTime
Community Services Manager McElroy reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Kong made a motion to approve waiving the formal bidding procedures pursuant to Municipal Code Section 3.24.16 (A); approve the purchase and installation of the front playground in an amount not to exceed $115,218.48; and to execute the Construction Agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin Inc. dba GameTime for the Front Playground Replacement Project.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12.C) Building Permitting and Inspection Memorandum of Understanding with Inyo County, Amendment 3
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38 Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Amendment 3_Inyo Co MOU Building Permitting and Inspection Inyo Co MOU Building Permitting and Inspection
OpenGov Permitting Proposal
OpenGov Quote for Inyo County
OpenGov Master Service Agreement
Public Works Director Gamino made one more public service announcement related to newly pre-approved additional dwelling unit (ADU) designs. Although these new ADU designs are pre-approved, the public still needs to know that you still need to go through the building and safety permitting process.
Public Works Director Nora Gamino and Senior Building Inspector Tyson Sparrow reviewed this item with Council.
Public comments were made by:
Jeff Griffiths, Second District Supervisor and Bishop resident, asked if this software will connect to Inyo County Environmental Health. Senior Building Inspector Sparrow confirmed that this software will be inter-connected with the County and the City and all departments as Director Gamino specified in her report.
No further public comments were made.
Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve Amendment 3 to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Bishop and Inyo County for Building Permitting and Inspection.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
13) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Muchovej, with consensus from Council, asked that Mayor Ellis sign a letter to the Inyo County Board of Supervisors expressing Council's support in using the South Street property for the Surplus Land Act.
Councilmember Kong, with consensus from Council, asked that a joint meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District be scheduled in January.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, with consensus from Council, asked that a joint meeting be scheduled with the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council.
No further requests were made for future agendas items. 14) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
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39 Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended or will be attending.
15) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Jim Ellis, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2023
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ellis called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) MOMENT OF SILENCE - As we begin another meeting tonight, let us pause for a brief moment of silence to individually reflect, meditate, pray, or engage in other silent activity.
Mayor Ellis announced a moment of silence.
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Garcia will lead the pledge of allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Garcia. 4) 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
Bret Russell, Fire Chief
Nate Derr, Police Chief
Nora Gamino, Public Works Director
Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager
5) PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Jeff Griffiths, representing the Inyo Council for the Arts, presented a state of the arts report to Council on behalf of Lynn Cooper who was unable to attend this meeting.
Jeff Griffiths also announced the retirement of Inyo Council for the Arts Executive Director Lynn Cooper after 23 years of service and introduced Inyo Council for the Arts newly appointed Executive Director Sharon Freilich who has been on board since December 11, 2023 Page 1
41 November. Jeff Griffiths ended his report to Council by asking Council to consider recognizing Lynn Cooper for her support for the arts in Bishop at a future meeting.
Rick Klug, a local resident, recited a prayer.
No further public comments were made.
6) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6.A) Fire Department - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - November 2023
Fire Chief Russell reported to Council on the number of calls received, a public service announcement made on the 9-1-1 dispatching process for the Bishop Volunteer Fire Department, the assignment of Captains to assume duty officer coverage, a live fire training held last Wednesday which he observed the skill levels of their volunteers, announced the high number of volunteers responding to calls and attending training, an update on how the fire department hires new members, and announced his appreciation to local volunteers for their time given to respond to calls, as well as to local businesses and their owners for allowing the Bishop Fire Department volunteers to respond to calls during working hours. Shared a public service announcement relating to keeping your live Christmas trees watered and answered questions relating to propane gas calls.
6.B) Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Department Report - November 2023
Police Chief Derr reported to Council on the number of calls received, assisting the Chamber of Commerce, Fire Department and Public Works Department at the Christmas parade, the Shop with a Cop event and thanked Police Sergeant Scobie and Jessica Scida from the District Attorney's office for their work in organizing this year's Shop with a Cop event, the upcoming Operation Santa event, and shared a public safety announcement relating to being aware of criminal activities this time of year and tips to help you protect yourself from becoming a victim of a crime of opportunity.
6.C) Public Works Department - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - November 2023
Public Works Director Gamino reported to Council on several capital projects: the East Line Street Bridge project, the West Line Water Main Replacement project, and highlighted the consent calendar item addressing a task order to finish off work on Warren Street.
6.D) Community Services Department - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Department Report - November 2023
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on continued work on putting up holiday decorations and all the work that needs to be done for all of the December 11, 2023 Page 2
42 events going on, increase on park field use, announced upcoming programs, and working with the Community Garden on the bid process to seek a general contractor for the Urban Greening Grant project.
6.E) Planning Department - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - November 2023
Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk was absent and excused.
6.F) Administration - City Administrator Deston Dishion City Administrator Report - November 2023
City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on the upcoming parking study, the Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023, a meeting to be scheduled with all of the fire chiefs and individuals who run Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the area in order to discuss the completed EMS study and findings, a meeting with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to discuss their loan programs to address future large capital projects, and a meeting with Inyo County Treasurer on available small County treasury loans. 7) PRESENTATIONS
7.A) 2023 Employee Service Awards
Police Chief Derr introduced Police Records Clerk Victoria Toy to Council to recognize her for her five years of service with the City of Bishop. Mayor Ellis presented Victoria Toy with her service award and thanked her for her years of service.
Public Works Director Gamino announced that all three public works staff members were unable to be in attendance since they were all working on addressing a current water leak. Therefore, she announced that she was sorry they were unable to be present and expressed her appreciation to Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker Hector Martinez for five years of service, Public Works Maintenance Worker Jake Kiddoo for fifteen years of service, and Public Works Secretary Michele Rhew for fifteen years of service. Mayor Ellis was sorry to have missed them and asked Public Works Director Gamino to please present each of them with their service award on behalf of the City Council.
City Administrator Dishion introduced City Clerk Robin Picken to Council to recognize her for ten years of service with the City of Bishop. Mayor Ellis presented Robin Picken with her service award and thanked her for her years of service. 8) CONSENT CALENDAR
9) CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
9.A) 2024 City of Bishop City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings
2024 COUNCIL & COMMISSION MEETINGS
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9.B) Assistant Fire Chief Job Description
Assistant Fire Chief Job Description
Assistant Fire Chief Job Description Essential Function Analysis
9.C) Community Services Officer Job Description
Community Services Officer Job Description
9.D) Full Time Monthly Salary Schedule - July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 2023-2024 Full Time Monthly Salary Schedule
9.E) South Warren Street Improvement Design Task Order
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South Warren Street Improvements Design Task Order
10) CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
10.A) Building Permit Report
Building Permit Report - November 2023
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
11) NEW BUSINESS
11.A) 2022 - 2023 Audited Financial Statements
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2022 - 2023 Audited Financial Statements
Assistant Finance Director Aukee reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
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44 Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Kong Motion/Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej Council thanked Assistant Finance Director Aukee for his report and after answering all of Council's questions, the following motion was made.
Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve and accept the City of Bishop's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2022-2023.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
11.B) Proposition 4 Calculations Report, Gann Appropriations Limit Cover Page
2023 Proposition 4 Calculations Report
Assistant Finance Director Aukee reviewed this item with Council.
Public comments were made by:
Noe Gadea, who asked about the status of the Lagoon Street project. Council advised Noe Gadea that the item that addresses Lagoon Street was just approved on the consent calendar under Item 9E. South Warren Street Improvement Design Task Order.
No further public comments were made.
Mayor Pro Tem Garcia made a motion to approve and accept the report as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
11.C) Approve Expenditure to Acquire the Services of Rojas Communications Group
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Bishop Proposal from Rojas Communications Group
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the expenditure of $4,000.00 per month for services provided by Rojas Communications Group with a not to exceed December 11, 2023 Page 5
45 amount of $48,000 for 12 months starting February 1, 2024.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Kong, Councilmember Schwartz, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
11.D) Bishop City Park Facility Use 2023-2024
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Community Use and Partnerships
Facility Use 2022-2023
Council discussed and provided staff with the following input on facility use at the City Park.
- There is no reason not to provide lighting on Fields 2 and 3. - Review current fees and charges and consider charging more for field use. - Move strategically forward on developing Fields 5 and 6. - Look at where we are and where we need to be in order to come to fruition on the Parks Master Plan.
- Update the Park Master Plan with our current fields.
- Let us make the most efficient use of the space we have. - Look at the field behind the elementary school to maximize all the fields that are available to use that are not just City owned and maintained. - Council asked City Administrator Dishion and Community Services Manager McElroy to see how they can facilitate a conversation with the schools and the use of other fields in the city with lights.
- Evaluate what is the economic impact and the return on investment to the City. - Update the Park Master Plan which was done in 2009.
- If we want soccer here, we need painted lines, flat fields, and adjacent to each other. - Field 6 is in very poor condition, need to bring up to shape. - Figure out a strategic plan.
No public comments were made.
11.E) Call for Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Cover Page
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council and called for the election of Mayor and opened the nominations.
Councilmember Schwartz nominated Jose Garcia for Mayor. Mayor Ellis seconded.
No further nominations were made.
No public comments were made.
Mayor Ellis asked for a motion to close the nominations.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Garcia Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to close the nominations.
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46 Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Schwartz, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Ellis called for a motion to elect Jose Garcia as Mayor for the City of Bishop.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Kong Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to elect Jose Garcia as Mayor for the City of Bishop.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Schwartz, Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia, and Mayor Ellis
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Newly elected Mayor Garcia thanked Jim Ellis for his service as Mayor and presented him with a gavel, that reads as follows, in honor of his past service as Mayor.
JIM ELLIS
MAYOR
CITY OF BISHOP
12/12/2022-12/11/2023
12/10/2018–12/09/2019
12/09/2013–12/08/2014
Mayor Garcia called for the election of Mayor Pro Tem and opened the nominations.
Councilmember Schwartz nominated Karen Kong for Mayor Pro Tem.
No further nominations were made.
No public comments were made.
Mayor Garcia asked for a motion to close the nominations.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Ellis Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to close the nominations.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Schwartz, Muchovej, Ellis, and Mayor Garcia Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Mayor Garcia called for a motion to elect the Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Bishop.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to elect Karen Kong as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Bishop.
Motion passed 5-0
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47 Ayes: Councilmembers Kong, Schwartz, Muchovej, Ellis, and Mayor Garcia Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Public comment was made by Mexican Consulate Adriana Gonzalez Carrillo who congratulated Mayor Garcia and Mayor Pro Tem Kong for their election.
Mayor Garcia shared comments both in English and Spanish relating to his election as Mayor for the City of Bishop and what it means to him both personally and politically.
Public comment was made by Mayor Garcia's daughter Michelle Garcia who congratulated Mayor Garcia and Mayor Pro Tem Kong for their election. Michelle Garcia also thanked everyone for their respect in staying to hear her father's comments which he has expressed his appreciation to reach his "American Dream" and has done all this work for this community and this town.
No further public comments were made.
11.F) Mayoral Committee and Agency Appointments for 2024 Cover Page
Council Committee & Agency Appointments 2023
Mayor Garcia reviewed this item with Council. After Council reviewed and discussed the current Mayoral Committee and Agency Appointments, Council came to a consensus to:
1. Update the City/County Liaison Committee appointments to: Mayor Garcia and Councilmember Ellis with Alternate Appointee Mayor Pro Tem Kong.
2. Discontinue the Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee. The City Council and the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners will meet in joint meetings instead.
3. Update the Desert Mountain Division - Voting Delegate to Mayor Garcia with Alternate Councilmember Ellis.
No further changes were requested.
No public comments were made.
12) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Muchovej, with consensus from the Council, asked City staff to bring a discussion relating to what the City of Bishop can or cannot do to bring a company to Bishop.
No other requests were made.
13) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. 14) ADJOURNMENT
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48 The Mayor reminded everyone that the Tuesday, December 26, 2023 regular meeting is cancelled and adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Jim Ellis, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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49 Department of Public Works
Building Permits Issued
12/2023
Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458 [email protected]
www.cityofbishop.com
Date Value Owner/Location/Contractor Short Description SMIP Rev Fund Commercial
12/19/2023 Bishop KM Associates LLC
1200 North Main Street
Cosco Fire Protection
Alarm Check $10,000.00 $2.80 $1.00
12/7/2023 1650 LLC
1440 Highway 6
Sign $8,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
12/4/2023 A&A Hospitality
649 North Main Street
Dean's Plumbing and Heating, I
Relocate Condenser $1,500.00 $0.50 $1.00
12/4/2023 Al Amiri
789 North Main Street
Rollins Electric
Sign Lighting $1,000.00 $0.50 $1.00
12/1/2023 Jason Molinar Brune Mortuary
325 West Elm Street
Allen's Construction
Reroof $12,000.00 $3.36 $1.00
12/1/2023 Northern Inyo Hospital
155 Pioneer Lane
TBD
Cell Tower Antennas $20,000.00 $5.60 $1.00
12/1/2023 Los Angeles Dept. of Water an
300 Mandich Street
LADWP BAO Solar and EV
Chargers
$820,000.00 $229.60 $33.00
12/1/2023 Eric Rose
777 North Main Street
Airstream Trailer Placement $5,000.00 $4.20 $1.00
Commercial Totals $39.00 $877,500.00 $246.56
Residential
Building Permit Fees
Received: $19,395.09
50 Date Value Owner/Location/Contractor Short Description SMIP Rev Fund 12/6/2023 Kelly Karl
675 Grove Street
Bishop Heating and Air, Inc.
Mini Split $9,949.52 $1.30 $1.00
12/19/2023 Jason Chien
212 Hanby Avenue
Repair Building Damage $10,000.00 $1.30 $1.00
12/1/2023 Laura Moran
507 East Line Street
Amerigas Propane
New Gas Tank Set $500.00 $0.50 $1.00
12/1/2023 Rosaura Garcia
128 Sneden Street
Bathroom Remodel $6,500.00 $0.85 $1.00
Residential Totals $26,949.52 $3.95 $4.00
Building Permit Fees
Received: $19,395.09
51 City of Bishop
Planning Commission
There will be no Planning Commission Meeting
January 23, 2024
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be
February 27, 2024
Bishop City Council Chambers
301 West Line Street
Bishop, CA 93514
760-873-8458
52 Agenda Item: 10.A
Date of Meeting: January 22, 2024
Department: Community Services
To: City Council
From: Dan McElroy
Subject: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Appoint one commissioner to fill a scheduled vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending on March 25th, 2024.
Prepared On: January 16, 2024
Attachments: Patty Cummings Request for Reappointment on the Parks and Recreation Commission
A-3 Commission Appointments - Council Policy Manual
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
According to the City Council Policy Manual under Section A-3 Commission Appointments, Procedure for filling vacancies on the Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission, it states, “1. Except as otherwise determined by the City Council, approximately two months before the expiration of an existing term, the City shall advertise and seek applicants for the upcoming vacancy. Notice of the advertisement is to be provided to the Council Members. Incumbents, as well as new applicants, are encouraged to apply.” Under this policy the Council has the option to not advertise and seek applicants for the upcoming vacancy should they wish to consider reappointing the current commissioner, Patty Cummings, whose current term ends on March 25th, 2024.
Analysis/Discussion:
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Patty Cummings addressed a letter dated January 9th, 2024, to the City Council requesting to be reappointed. Commissioner Cummings has served on the Parks and Recreation Commission for four years. In that time, Commissioner Cummings has provided unmatched insight into the City of Bishop community needs, is essential in the success of our City League Softball and has volunteered at Parks and Recreation Community Events.
Economic Impacts:
None
Budget Impacts:
There are no budget impacts. The City’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget includes 53 There are no budget impacts. The City’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget includes compensation of no more than $50.00 per month for up to five Parks and Recreation Commissioners pursuant to the City of Bishop Municipal Code.
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to reappoint Patty Cummings to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending on March 25th, 2028.
Approved By: Deston Dishion 1/16/2024
Approved By: Dean J. Pucci 1/17/2024
Approved By:
Approved By:
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