NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
: Please be advised this meeting is accessible to the public in person, on the City of Bishop website, or on the local government cable channel 12. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 760-873-5863 Extension 124. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
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1. CALL TO ORDER
- 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 9, 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.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Councilmember Ellis will lead the pledge of allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
A.
Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report- August 2024
B.
Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police August 2024
C.
Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - August 2024
D.
Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy Community Services Department Report - August 2024
E.
Planning Department Report - Assistant Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - August 2024
F.
City Administrator Report - City Administrator Deston Dishion City Administrator Report - August 2024
7. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths
8. PROCLAMATIONS
A.
Proclamation - Declaring September 14-22, 2024 as Latino Conservation Week in the City of Bishop - Requested by Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) Outreach Director Louis Medina.
Proclamation - Latino Conservation Week 2024
B.
Proclamation - Declaring September 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Bishop - Presented by the Bishop City Council.
Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month 2024.pdf
9. 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.
A.
City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for May 1, 2024 Special Meeting, May 16, 2024 Special Meeting, and May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Minutes 2024 05 01 - Special Meeting
Minutes 2024 05 16 - Special Meeting
Minutes 2024 05 28
B.
A Resolution Revising Parking Controls In Parking Lot 14, Located on Sierra Street Recommended Action:
Council to approve a resolution revising parking controls in Parking Lot 14, located on Sierra Street.
Resolution No. 2024-(xx) Sierra Parking Lot Revision
Map_ParkingResolution_2024-(xx)
Resolution No. 2017-10 SierraLotParking - Approved 2017 10 10 C.
Building Permits Issued Report
Recommended Action:
Council is requested to receive and file.
Building Permit Issued Report - August 2024
10. NEW BUSINESS
A.
East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project – Crosswalks and Railings Recommended Action:
Review planning commission action and provide direction to staff.
East_Line_Street_PC_Presentation
Transcribed_Comment_Card_Index__Anonymous
B.
Cal Cities Resolution
Recommended Action:
Council to provide the City's voting delegate and alternate voting delegate direction regarding the Council's position on the Cal Cities Resolution No. 1 to be voted on at the Cal Cities General Assembly Meeting on October 18, 2024.
Cal Cities 2024 Resolution Packet - August 28, 2024
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers