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1. CALL TO ORDER
- 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2025
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej 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 - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Public Works Department - Public Works Director Nora Gamino D. Community Services Department - Community Services Manager Dan McElroy E. Planning Department - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk
F. Administration - City Administrator Deston Dishion
7. 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 Special Meeting Minutes for July 14, 2025 and the City Council Meeting Minutes for July 28, 2025.
Minutes 2025 07 14 - Special Meeting
Minutes 2025 07 28
B.
Consider Approval of Updated Agreement with Rojas Public Affairs Recommended Action:
Council to consider approval of the updated agreement with Rojas Public Affairs at a monthly fee of $2,500.
UPDATED_BIshop_RPA State Advocacy Proposal 2025_2026
C.
Full-Time Salary Schedule - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Recommended Action:
Council consideration to approve
the Salary Schedules for 2025/2026 fiscal year.
2025-2026 Full Time Salary Schedule
D.
Personnel Status Change Report - October 28, 2024
Recommended Action:
Council to review and approve the attached Personnel Status Change Report dated October 28, 2024.
PERSONNEL STATUS CHANGE REPORT.8.25.25
8. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Planning Commission Appointment Recommendations
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Reappoint Patricia Lew
to a new four-year term ending August 25, 2029 on the Planning Commission.
Appoint Casey Stroud
to a four-year term ending August 25, 2029 on the Planning Commission.
B.
LS-1 Option E Streetlight Conversion Agreement with Southern California Edison Recommended Action:
Council consideration to authorize the City Administrator to execute the Schedule LS-1 Option E Energy Efficiency LED Fixture Replacement Rate Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) to convert SCE-owned high-pressure sodium vapor (HPSV) streetlights in the City of Bishop to LED fixtures, and to select [2700K or 3000K] as the City’s preferred light color temperature. 1 AB719 LS-1 Option E Agreement_Redacted
LS-1 Lights Map
LS-1 Option E Closure Deck
C.
Introduction to Water and Sewer Rate Study and Capital Improvement Plans Recommended Action:
City Council consideration of the draft Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) and related financial planning information. Staff is seeking direction regarding the preferred approach to funding and rate setting.
Introduction to Water and Sewer Rate Study and Capital Improvement Plans Presentation
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers