CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Garcia called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 5:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Ellis
Councilmember Muchovej - Councilmember Muchovej joined the meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Kong
Mayor Garcia
ABSENT:
Councilmember Schwartz
Administrative/Accounting Assistant
Councilmember Muchovej joined the meeting at 5:21 p.m.
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: Public Works Director
Closed Session began at 5:04 p.m. Closed Session ended at 6:15 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Mayor Garcia called the open session of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:18 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 6) MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Garcia announced a moment of silence.
7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Kong.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Ellis
Councilmember Muchovej
Mayor Pro Tem Kong
Mayor Garcia
ABSENT:
Councilmember Schwartz
OTHERS PRESENT: Deston Dishion, City Administrator; Robin Picken, City Clerk; Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney; Bret Russell, Fire Chief; Nate Derr, Police Chiet; Nora Gamino, Public Works Director; and Jessica Ortiz, Administrative/Accounting Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were made.
REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
To report on actions taken in Closed Session as required by law, Mayor Garcia announced that there is no action to report.
11) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11.A) Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - July 2024
Information Packet - 2024
11.B) Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr Police Department Report - July 2024
11.C) Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - July 2024
11.D) Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy
Community Services Department Report - July 2024
11.E) Planning Department Report - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - July 2024
11.F) City Administrator Report - City Administrator Deston Dishion August 12, 2024 Page 2
City Administrator Report - July 2024
Written reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were submitted on each department's activities including upcoming and ongoing projects. Verbal reports were also given by the Fire, Police, Public Works, and Administration Departments.
12) COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Second District Supervisor Griffiths provided an update on Inyo County business and activities.
13) CONSENT CALENDAR
13.A) Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 8, Health and Safety, Chapter 8.32 Smoking, Section 8.32.020 (Definition) and Section 8.32.030 (Smoking Prohibition).
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V2_Updated Smoking Prohibition Ordinance
13.B) Flock Camera Agreement
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CA - Bishop PD - Law Enforcement Agreement
MSA - CA - Bishop PD - Law Enforcement Agreement
13.C) Full-Time Monthly Salary Schedule - July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 2024-2025 Full Time Salary Schedule - 2024 8 12
13.D) Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice
July 23, 2024 - Cancellation Notice
13.E) Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda
July 30, 2024 - Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda
13.F) Building Permits Issued Report
Building Permits Issued Report - July 2024
13.G) Alcoholic Beverage License Application for 777 N. Main Street, Bishop, California 93514 (Owner: SALT AND CO, LLC)
ABC Application for 777 N. Main St.
No public comments were made.
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Motion/Councilmember Muchovej
Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Kong
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
14) NEW BUSINESS
14.A) Sewer Line Inspection System Replacement
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Rovver X Brochure
Bid Analysis
Quote 2_low bidder Final
Quotes
Public Works Director Nora Gamino and Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker Hector Martinez reviewed this item with Council and addressed all of Council's questions.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Ellis Councilmember Muchovej made a motion to approve a purchase order with Haaker Equipment Company for a new sewer line inspection system at a total cost of $125,257.33 and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the purchase order.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Schwartz
14.B) Trok Order Amendment for the West Line Water Main Replacement Cover Page
Task Order 1 Amendment
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Task Order 1
2023.10.23 Staff Report
Public Works Director Gamino reviewed this item with Council and answered all of Council's questions.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Councilmember Ellis
Councilmember Ellis made a motion to approve the Public Works Director to sign an amendment to existing Task Order #1 with Wood Rodgers for a revised scope a described for $47,000 and approve a budget adiustment to the Water Fund a:
proposed.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Schwartz
14.C) Task Order to Update City Standards and Details
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Task Order 03_City Standards & Details Update
Public Works Director Gamino reviewed this item with Council.
No public comments were made.
Motion/Mayor Pro Tem Kong Seconded/Councilmember Muchovej Mayor Pro Tem Kong made a motion to approve the Public Works Director to sign a task order with Wood Rodgers to update the City's standards and details for a not-to- exceed fee of $65,275 and approve a budget adjustment as proposed.
Ayes: Councilmember Ellis, Councilmember Muchovej, Mayor Pro Tem Kong, Mayor Garcia
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Schwartz
15) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Kong, with consensus from Council, asked to bring back at a future meeting an in-depth update or report out on recently past department activities such as asking Aquatics Coordinator Danica Gomez to report on pool activities and programs.
August 12,2024r Muchovej, with consensus from Council, asked for a presentatage 5 from Inyo County Environmental Health Director Jerry Oser on the Micro Enterprise Kitchen Home Operation (MEKHO) currently under review and seeking Council's input at one of their future meetings.
No further requests were made for future agendas items. 16) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and city and community events that they attended.
17) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. bu Ficken
Attest:
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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