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1. CALL TO ORDER
- 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 11, 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
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Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c): 1 Potential Case
5. OPEN SESSION
- 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2025
6. MOMENT OF SILENCE
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Councilmember Schwartz will lead the pledge of allegiance.
8. ROLL CALL
9. 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.
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Written Public Comments/Handouts Received
Item 9 - Public Comments
10. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
11. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
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Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - July 2025
B.
Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Department Report - July 2025
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Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - July 2025
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Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy Community Services Department Report - July 2025
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Planning Department Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - July 2025
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City Administrator Report - City Administrator Deston Dishion City Administrator Report - July 2025
12. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
13. 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.
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ORDINANCE - Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Relating to Regulating Electric Mobility Devices Recommended Action:
Council consideration to approve the Second Reading and Adoption of the proposed ordinance relating to regulating electric mobility devices by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE BISHOP MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 10.54 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES, ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, AND ELECTRICALLY MOTORIZED BOARDS E Mobility Device Ordinance - with Revisions
14. NEW BUSINESS
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Discuss Options for the Future of the A-frame Building at the City Park Recommended Action:
Council to discuss and give Staff direction.
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15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
17. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers