CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
1)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garcia 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
Mayor Garcia announced a moment of silence.
3)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Muchovej. 4)
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Ellis
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Kong
Mayor Garcia
ABSENT:
Councilmember Schwartz
OTHERS PRESENT: Deston Dishion, City Administrator; Ryan R. Jones, Assistant 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; and Michele Rhew, Public Works Secretary 5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
No 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 - January 2024 - First 90 Days
Public comment was made by:
Mike Patterson, Sierra Lifeflight Program Director, who made comments related to the current progress being made at the County level for future EMS services. He stated that based on the most recent Emergency Medical Care Committee meeting the County is working with consultants ESCI in preparing more accurate reports for submission. No further public comments were made.
6.B)
Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Department Report - January 2024
6.C)
Public Works Department - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - January 2024
6.D)
Community Services Department - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy Community Services Department Report - January 2024
6.E)
Planning Department - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk
Planning Department Report - January 2024
6.F)
Administration - City Administrator Deston Dishion
City Administrator Report - January 2024
7)
EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS QUARTERLY UPDATE
7.A)
Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Quarterly Update Report ESTF Quarterly Update Report - February 12, 2024
Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds Chief Executive Officer Jen McGuire reviewed her report submitted to Council. Council thanked Jen McGuire for her 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. 8)
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR APPROVAL/FILING
8.A)
Certificate of Acceptance for Seibu to School Path Right of Way Purchase Cover Page
Certificate of Acceptance
Agreement for Purchase and Escrow Instructions
Deed - Seibu to School
8.B)
Vendor Agreement between the City of Bishop and Challenger Sports Cover Page
Vendor Agreement Between the City of Bishop and Challenger Sports
8.C)
Real Estate Services for City of Bishop Owned Units in Sunrise Mobile Home Park - Letter of Extension.
Cover Page
Real Estate Extension 2024-2025
8.D)
Full-Time Monthly Salary Schedule - July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 2023-2024 Full Time Monthly Salary Schedule
8.E)
Adopt Proposed Resolution of Determination of Industrial Disability Retirement of an Employee.
Cover Page
Proposed Resolution for IDR
9)
CONSENT CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION/FILING
9.A)
Building Permits Issued Report
January 2024
9.B)
Notice of Exemption for Bishop City Park Athletic Fields Lighting Project Cover Page
Bishop City Park Athletic Fields Lighting Project
Notice of Exemption for Bishop City Park Athletic Fields Lighting Project
9.C)
Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 1320 N. Main Street, Bishop, California 93514 (Owner: GROCERY OUTLET INC.) ABC Application - 1320 N. Main St received 2024 01 25
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 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Schwartz
10)
NEW BUSINESS
10.A)
Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Cover Page
Sewer Fund Budget Adjustment Report
General Fund Budget Adjustment Report
Gas Tax Fund Budget Adjustment Report
Water Fund Budget Adjustment Report
Sunrise Mobile Home Park Fund Budget Adjustment Report
C.O.P.S. Fund Budget Adjustment Report
Miscellaneous Budget Adjustment Report
Finance Director Aukee and City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej
Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Kong
Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to free form accept the mid-year budget adjustments as presented in the attached mid-year budget reports.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Schwartz
11)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Muchovej, with consensus by Council, asked to bring back a discussion relating to composting and municipal trash services.
Mayor Pro Tem Kong asked if City staff could follow up on her past request to invite the owners of the cannabis dispensaries in Bishop to report to Council on what they plan to do with their public donations.
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
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Jose Garcia, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk