CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 26, 2024
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 Mayor Garcia.
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; Bret Russel, Fire Chionte Derr, Perve Chief Nara Gamina, Public Wi Director. Manager; Ortiz, Community
Administrative/Accounting Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Terry Tye, a Bishop resident, spoke against the State Water Resource Control Board mandate pursuant to California Senate Bill 552 to place water meters on every service connection by the year 2032.
Rick Klug, a local resident, also spoke against the water meter mandate and recited a prayer.
6) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, and Administration Departments were given on each of their department's activities including upcoming and ongoing projects.
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7) PRESENTATIONS
7.A) Community Services Programs and Pool Services Update - Presented by Recreation Coordinator Nancy Gonzalez, and Aquatics Coordinator Danica Gomez.
2024 Summer Programs
2024 Pool Report
Community Services Manager McElroy introduced Recreation Coordinator Nancy Gonzalez and Aquatics Coordinator Danica Gomez to Council. They both proceeded to present their reports to Council on this year's summer programs and pool programs Recreation Coordinator Gonzalez presented Council with her report that included an overview of the youth Summer Camps, the Stay & Play afterschool program, the Kids Night Out program, and the gymnastics program. After Recreation Coordinator Gonzalez addressed all of Council's questions, Council thanked Recreation Coordinator Gonzalez for her report and for all of her work.
Aquatics Coordinator Gomez presented Council with her report that included an overview of the City Pool programs, lap swim, swim lessons, and hosted events such as lifeguard training, swim meets, 8th grade cardboard boat races, and Bishop Unified School District Special Needs classes. After Aquatics Coordinator Gomez addressed all of Council's questions, Council thanked Aquatics Coordinator Gonzalez for her report and for all of her work.
7.B) Micro Enterprise Kitchen Home Operation (MEKHO) - Presented by Inyo County Environmental Health Director Jerry Oser.
МЕНКО pamphlet
Inyo County Environmental Health Director Jerry Oser presented Council with information on the proposed Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program which has not yet been implemented in Inyo County. The Inyo County Environmental Health Department is collecting data at this time and would like to hear from the public and from the City Council if there is an interest in having MEHKO's in Inyo County.
After Inyo County Environmental Health Director Oser answered all of Council's questions, Council spoke in favor of Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations but with certain restrictions in place. Council thanked Inyo County Environmental Health Director Oser for his presentation and outreach to them and to the public on this topic.
7.C) East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project - Crosswalks and Railings East Line Street PC Presentation
Transcribed Comment Cards (Anonymous)
Mayor Garcia announced that Item 7.C East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project - Crosswalks and Railings is pulled from the agenda.
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BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER
UPDATE
8.A) Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report - August 26, 2024
Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce Report-August 26. 2024
Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson reviewed her report submitted to Council. Council thanked Tawni Thomson for her report.
9) CONSENT CALENDAR
9.A) Budget Report for the Month of July 2024
Cover Page
Monthly Budget Report for the Month of July 2024
9.B) Financial Reports for the Month of July 2024
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Bank Reconciliation Report for July 2024
Combined Cash Report for July 2024
Investment Portfolio Report for July 2024
Warrant Register Report for July 2024
9.C) Declaration of City-Owned Vehicles as Surplus
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9.D) Police Department - Vehicle Replacement
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Enterprise Fleet Stock Quote
9.E) Blackpoint LLC Professional Service Agreement
SIGNED Blackpoint contract
Blackpoint Insurance Certificate
9.F) Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice
August 27, 2024 - Cancellation Notice
No public comments were made.
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Motion/Councilmember Muchovej Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz 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
10) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Muchovej, with a majority of Council in agreement, asked staff to invite the Tri-County Fairgrounds Interim Chief Executive Officer to provide an update on the Fairgrounds to Council, asked that City Attorney Pucci give a presentation or summary on the ballot measures coming up this election that impact cities so that we are all well informed on such items as Proposition 33 which relates to rent control and Proposition 5 which relates to lowering thresholds for bond measures, and to have a discussion on a truck bypass as part of downtown revitalization.
Councilmember Schwartz, with consensus from Council, requested a discussion by Council on the downtown overlay and how to pass on to businesses the City's design guidelines.
No further requests were made for future agendas items. 11) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. 12) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Rebi Puke
Attest:
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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