NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
: Please be advised this meeting is accessible to the public in person. 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].
The public is encouraged to participate or observe this meeting by:
Attending this meeting in person at the City of Bishop City Council Chambers located at 301 West Line Street in Bishop, California.
Public comments may be made:
In person:
Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration (or complete a speaker card prior to the meeting). Comments for all agenda items are limited to a speaking time of three minutes unless modified by the Mayor .
In writing: Go to
http://bishop-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=8 to submit an "eComment" for the corresponding meeting. Please note that eComment submissions closes at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. You may also hand deliver public comments to the City drop/payment box located at the Church Street entrance to City Hall on or before the deadline noted above. Written public comments received after the deadline will be provided to the Council at the earliest possibility. Please note written public comments received will not be read aloud at the meeting .
Any writing that is a public record that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at City Hall, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, California during normal business hours. Government Code 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
- 8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters agendized for closed session only. 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 may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the City Council will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: City Administrator
5. OPEN SESSION
- 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025
6. ROLL CALL
7. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
8. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
This time is set aside to receive public comment limited to the items listed below on the agenda and that no general public comments on non-agendized items will be permitted. When recognized by the Mayor, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your comments to three minutes.
9. STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
A.
Strategic Planning Workshop Outline and Related Documents
1. Reaffirm Priorities, Budget, Next Steps
Strategic Plan 2023-2028 - Updated May 2025
Administration Department Projects
Finance Department Projects
Community Services Department Projects
Fire Department Projects
Planning Department Projects
Police Department Projects
Public Works Department Projects
Field 6 Enhancement Project Life Cycle Cost Analysis
FY 25-26 Strategic Plan Financial Commitment Proposal
FY 25-26 Strategic Plan Financial Overview
10. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers