CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, California MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
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35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
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1 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Kong will lead the pledge of allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION - Former Planning Commissioner Andrew Gaidus B. PRESENTATION - High Sierra Energy Foundation (HSEF) 20th Anniversary Celebration - Presented by HSEF Executive Director Pam Bold.
C. PRESENTATION – California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Projects Update – Presented by Caltrans District 9 Public Information Office Chief Chris Andriessen.
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino D. Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
E. Planning Department Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk F. City Administrator Report - City Administrator Pam Foster
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
Recommended Action: Present a City Tile to former Planning Commissioner Andrew Gaidus for his years of service on the Planning Commission.
High Sierra Energy Foundation - Celebrating 20 Years Presentation Caltrans D9 Bishop City Council 11-10-25 Presentation
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
Fire Department Report - October 2025
Police Department Report - October 2025
Public Works Department Report - October 2025
Community Services Department Report - October 2025
Planning Department Report - October 2025
City Administrator Report - October 2025
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City and will be acted on by one motion. 2 A. City Council Meeting Minutes
B. Cancellation of November 24, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting C. September 2025 Budget Report
D. September 2025 Financial Reports
E. Proposition 4 Calculations Report, Gann Appropriations Limit F. Final Reports from the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Grant in Support Program G. Approval to Purchase Vehicle for Parking Enforcement Officer – Not to Exceed $50,000
Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for: August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting, August 25, 2025 Regular Meeting, September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting, September 9, 2025 Special Meeting, September 22, 2025 Regular Meeting, and October 27, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Minutes 2025 08 11
Minutes 2025 08 25
Minutes 2025 09 08
Minutes 2025 09 09 - Special Meeting
Minutes 2025 09 22
Minutes 2025 10 27
Recommended Action: If Council so desires, consideration is requested to cancel the 6:00 p.m. regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the September 2025 Budget Report.
September 2025 Budget Report
Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the September 2025 Financial Reports.
September 2025 Bank Reconciliation Report
September 2025 Combined Cash Report
September 2025 Investment Portfolio Report
September 2025 Warrant Register Report
Recommended Action: City Council to accept the report as presented.
City of Bishop Proposition 4 Calculations for June 30, 2025 Recommended Action: City Council to review the final reports from participating grantees.
Bishop Area Climber's Coalition Final Report
Bishop Little League Final Report
Bishop Museum and Historical Society Final Report
C5 Final Report
Calvary Baptist Church Final Report
Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center Final Report
Eastern Sierra Land Trust Final Report
Eastside Student Center Final Report (1)
Eastside Student Center Final Report (2)
Friends of the Inyo Final Report
Playhouse 395 Final Report
Sacred Rok Final Report
Sierra Roller Hockey League Final Report
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the 3 H. Capital Equipment Replacement - Public Works Utility Truck
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Workshop #3: Presentation and Discussion on the Key Findings from the Regional Housing Needs Study.
B. 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements
C. ORDINANCE - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Relating to Establishing an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
proposed budget adjustment and the purchase of a vehicle for the Police Department’s newly established Parking Enforcement Officer position, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, from Perry Motors of Bishop, CA.
Toyota of Clovis Retail Pricing
Capistrano Valley Toyota Retail Pricing
Perry Motors Retail Pricing
Recommended Action: City Council consideration to approve the purchase of a new 2024 Ford F-350 Gas Service Truck from Capital Ford, Carson City, Nevada, in an amount not to exceed $89,506.91 (including taxes and fees) and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the purchase order.
Bid Analysis
Capital Ford Quote
Diamond Ford Quote
Enterprise Quote
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the key findings from the Regional Housing Needs Study. This is an informational item only. The City Council may discuss and ask questions of the consultant, BAE Urban Economics, and City staff.
Housing Needs Study Workshop 3 - Bishop
Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the City of Bishop's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024-2025.
Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Finance Director's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance adding Chapter 13.14 to the Bishop Municipal Code to establish an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit (WDP) Program by title only.
Ordinance - Relating to Establishing an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program TENTATIVE: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers
Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers 4 Agenda Item: 6.A
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: City Clerk
To: City Council
From: Robin Picken
Subject: PRESENTATION - Former Planning Commissioner Andrew Gaidus Prepared On: November 6, 2025
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
Andrew Gaidus was appointed to the City of Bishop Planning Commission on January 25, 2021 and served on the Planning Commission until August 25, 2025.
Analysis/Discussion:
It is appropriate that Andrew Gaidus be recognized for his outstanding contributions to the City of Bishop and for serving four years and seven months on the Planning Commission.
Economic Impacts:
There are no economic impacts.
Budget Impacts:
There are no budget impacts.
Legal Review:
No legal review is required for this item.
Recommended Action:
Present a City Tile to former Planning Commissioner Andrew Gaidus for his years of service on the Planning Commission.
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/6/2025
Approved By:
Approved By:
Approved By:
5 Bishop City Council
Presentation
November 10, 2025
Executive Director Pam Close Bold
6 Overview of the High Sierra Energy Foundation
• The High Sierra Energy Foundation (HSEF) is a nonprofit based in Mammoth and serving Mono and Inyo counties.
• Our mission is to promote the culture of energy efficiency and sustainability in the Eastern Sierra.
• The HSEF was founded in 2005 and is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. • Originally, the HSEF focused on exploring geothermal district heating for the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
• After the 2008 downturn, the organization pivoted its focus to energy efficiency and local government partnerships through Southern California Edison. • Since then, the mission has expanded to include additional focus areas of energy and sustainability, and strives to connect residents and businesses with impactful programs. • Our team does its best to help bring resources and programs that are readily available in urban areas to our rural hard-to-reach communities.
Pam Close Bold, HSEF Executive
Director and Jess Blackwell,
Program Manager
7 Understanding Public Purpose Dollars
Electricity and natural gas bills contain a public goods charge. These are funds collected from ratepayers and used to implement public purpose programs.
One type of public purpose program are energy efficiency programs. These ratepayer funded programs are overseen by the California Public Utilities commission (CPUC).
The goal of ratepayer funded energy efficiency programs is to reduce energy use so costly power plants and infrastructure does not have to be built.
8 Understanding Regional Energy Networks (RENs)
RENs are an innovative
framework for local
governments
to design and
administer CPUC
energy efficiency
programs.
RENs are allowed
to design innovative
programs which
focus on serving
communities in ways
traditional energy
efficiency programs
do not.
This has led RENs to
focus on serving
hard-to-reach
customers as well as
disadvantaged and
underserve
communities.
9 Central California Rural
Regional Energy Network
CCR REN Programs CCR REN Partners
The HSEF is a founding member of the Central California Rural Regional Energy Network (CCR REN), which was approved by the CPUC in Sept. 2024 with six programs and a $36M four-year budget.
CCR REN serves 5.4 million customers across 14 Counties, and almost 50,000 square miles with a community breakdown of 76% geographically hard-to-reach, 40% disadvantaged, and 50% underserved. 10 Southern California
Regional Energy Network
The HSEF is a regional partner of the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), which is administered by the County of Los Angeles, and helps to deliver energy efficiency programs to public agencies and multifamily properties that receive electric service from Southern California Edison.
To date, the HSEF has worked with local governments, community services districts, schools, and the Bishop Paiute Tribe.
Current Programs include:
• Public Agency
• Energy Resilience Action Planning
• Facility Equipment Inventories
• Multifamily and Multifamily Hard-to-Reach Direct Install • Kits for Kids
11 Other Recent HSEF Initiatives
• Supporting youth education through scholarships given to Bishop High School students over the last five years (with a total of nearly $19K granted across all local schools). • Providing financial support for the Business Resource Center in downtown Bishop with the hope it serves to educate and inspire others on the benefits of electrification. • Delivering community events in partnership with both Inyo (2025) and Mono (2024, 2023) County Library Systems, with funding from the California Sustainable Libraries grant—events included energy conservation workshops and tours at hydropower, geothermal, and wastewater facilities. • Leveraging funding from the LADWP Community Partnership Grant program since 2019 to deliver outreach and education to Owens Valley residents on energy conservation and relevant programs. • Other Activities:
— Outreach and education partner for SCE, LADWP, and other statewide Public Goods Programs. — Youth education delivered via Living Wise, Tribal Environmental Youth Camp, and local events. — Eastern Sierra Green Business Program (California Green Business Network). — CDFA Healthy Stores Grant.
12 Contact Us Contributions to the City of Bishop
• Bishop City Park Pool Pump Replacement (2025). Replaced outdated pump for the wading pool with a premium-efficiency pump helping reduce operating costs and minimize maintenance issues. • Bishop City Park Weather Station (2019). Installed a weather station at Bishop City Park at the request of the City of Bishop Parks and Recreation department, leveraging funding through LADWP. • Bishop Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Initiative (2016). Supported identification of the project opportunity and facilitated timely communications with SCE to ensure successful project completion, delivering an estimated $60K a year in energy savings and $168K in incentives. Additionally, the facility was grandfathered in on NEM 1.0 which extended pricing benefits for 10 years. (Total project cost was $600K.) The HSEF team is very interested to further collaborate with the City of Bishop on energy efficiency projects and relevant energy-related programs! 13 Thank You!
Pam Close Bold, Executive Director
[email protected]
Office: 760.934.4650
Cell: 760.914.3136
14 Caltrans D9
Bishop Projects
Christopher Andriessen
15 Topics
Bishop Pavement A
Meadow Farms ADA B
Wye Road Roundabout C
Manor Market Complete Streets D
16 Bishop Pavement
• Construction at Work Area 2 (W Line to Lagoon)
finishes November 17.
• Southbound traffic closure will lift.
• Construction moves to Work Areas 7&8 the
week of November 17.
• Work Areas 7&8 stretch from Grove Street
crosswalk to 300’ south of Bishop Creek Bridge.
• Traffic control begins just north of May
Street in front of AltaOne Credit Union.
• Construction is expected to last six to seven
working weeks.
• E. Elm Street will close at Main Street.
• Businesses in the area have been notified.
A
17 Traffic control between
the fairgrounds and See
Vee will remain in its
current configuration
into December.
18 B Meadow Farms ADA
• Construction in Work Area 3 (southbound Barlow to
Tu-Su) is expected to end on November 17.
• Southbound traffic control will be pulled through
project area.
• Traffic control will move to Work Area 1 (northbound
See Vee to the bridge) on November 19.
• Outside lane will close, access to businesses and
driveways will remain available.
• Bridgework on both sides of highway will continue.
• Work Area 1 expected to take six to seven working
weeks.
19 Bishop Pavement and
Meadow Farms ADA are
both still on track to
complete in late
spring/early summer 2026.
20 C Wye Road Roundabout
• Set for construction
in summer 2026.
• Modular roundabout
using VORTEX
roundabout system.
• Temporary solution
to be replaced by a
permanent
roundabout.
21 C Wye Road Roundabout
• Roundabout project will
require no highway
construction beyond
assembling and installing
the device and restriping
the roadway.
• All vehicle types will be
able to use the
roundabout.
22 D Manor Market Complete Streets
Project Info
• Adding Complete
Streets Elements to W
Line Street from Barlow
Lane to Desiderata
Lane.
• Constructing new
sidewalk.
• Adding a crosswalk with
a rapid flashing beacon
at Pa Me Lane
• Construction expected
to begin in 2028.
23 D Manor Market Complete Streets
Caltrans is hosting an open house
public meeting on December 10 at
Jill Kinmont Booth School from
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
24 E Title VI
25 Thank
you
Christopher Andriessen
[email protected]
26 Bishop, CA
This report was generated on 11/6/2025 1:17:15 PM
Bishop Fire Department
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 3 8.57%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 15 42.86%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 2 5.71%
Service Call 3 8.57%
Good Intent Call 9 25.71%
False Alarm & False Call 2 5.71%
Special Incident Type 1 2.86%
TOTAL 35 100%
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 10/01/2025 | End Date: 10/31/2025 Doc Id: 553
emergencyreporting.com
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are not displayed if the count is zero.
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
113 - Cooking fire, confined to container 1 2.86%
132 - Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 2.86%
160 - Special outside fire, other 1 2.86%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 12 34.29%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 2 5.71%
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 1 2.86%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 2.86%
444 - Power line down 1 2.86%
522 - Water or steam leak 1 2.86%
561 - Unauthorized burning 2 5.71%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 7 20%
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 1 2.86%
671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 1 2.86%
730 - System malfunction, other 1 2.86%
733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1 2.86% 900 - Special type of incident, other 1 2.86%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 35 100%
Doc Id: 553
emergencyreporting.com
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Bishop Police Department
October 2025 End of Month Report
JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
TOTAL INCIDENTS 1130 1137 1317 1190 1269 1140 1257 1049 1119 1246 CALLS FOR SERVICE 531 586 814 732 788 719 717 585 652 728 OFFICER INITIATED INCIDENTS 599 551 503 458 481 421 540 464 467 518
TRAFFIC
STOPS
71 68 53 45 41 43 65 29 50 37
OTHER OIA
INC.
528 483 450 413 440 378 475 435 417 481
BUS/BUILDING CHECKS 12 9 4 0 3 4 2 5 4 14
VEH/PED CHECKS 48 48 34 41 48 34 47 47 54 44
TOTAL OFFICER REPORTS 94 75 96 92 110 70 79 78 96 91
ACCIDENT 6 4 3 4 4 6 4 5 7 7
CRIMINAL ACCIDENT 1 0 1 4 3 3 3 1 2 2
FELONY 12 12 21 12 16 14 12 16 13 14
INFORMATION 32 24 35 22 34 18 27 24 25 25
INFRACTION 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
MISDEMEANOR 43 34 36 50 53 29 33 25 49 41
TC WITH INJURIES 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
TC NO INJURIES 6 3 4 7 6 7 6 5 8 8
TOTAL MISDEMEANOR & FELONY
ARRESTS
28 28 28 44 35 16 24 21 32 26
MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS 22 23 16 33 27 10 22 16 28 20
ADULT 18 20 16 31 23 10 22 16 26 15
JUVENILE 4 3 0 2 4 0 0 0 2 5
FELONY ARRESTS 6 5 12 11 8 6 2 5 4 6
ADULT 6 5 12 10 8 5 2 5 3 6
JUVENILE 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
CITATIONS 68 60 65 75 70 35 84 40 53 63
MOVING 15 15 11 11 7 7 19 8 7 6
NON-MOVING 29 22 35 24 27 12 46 18 24 44
CRIMINAL 24 23 19 40 36 16 19 14 22 13
CAMPING ORDINANCE CONTACTS
CAMPING ORDINANCE CITATIONS 2 0 0 2 1 0 5 2 1 2
29 JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
DISPATCH PHONE
ACTIVITY
911 CALLS 185 184 203 201 256 212 234 248
INBOUND 181 173 197 198 241 200 228 242
ABANDONED 4 11 6 3 15 12 6 6
ADMINISTRATIVE CALLS 931 949 1228 1100 1156 1229 1230 1202 INBOUND 857 610 838 762 761 844 826 784
OUTBOUND 336 337 389 334 381 385 403 415
ABANDONED 8 2 1 4 14 0 1 3
30 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458 [email protected]
www.cityofbishop.com
October 2025 Page 1 of 3
Public Works Report
October 2025
Water
1. Water consumption for the month was down 3% compared to October 2013. Total ground water produced was 39,183,245 gallons.
2. Took monthly bacteria samples.
3. Checked static water levels at Wells #2 and #4.
4. Continued to work with Wood Rodgers on the design for the W. Line water main replacement project and began coordination with Caltrans on an encroachment permit.
5. Submit all monthly/quarterly reporting to the SWRCB.
6. Replace bad 2” valve at fill stem and add meter idler.
7. Replaced defective curb stop at the Calvery church on Main St.
8. Meet with representative from HydroPro solutions and begin pilot program water meter installations.
9. Pot holed water services on West Line Street that were unknowns for line replacement, located valves that had been concreted over.
10.Maintenance worker passed his backflow test.
11.Participated in a water sanitary survey virtual in brief, followed by an in person discussion and inspection of City water system by the Division of Drinking Water.
12.Sent out a Request for Proposals and received proposals for the development of a cross-connection control program and specialist services in order to meet the new requirements of the California Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.
13.Repaired and relocated multiple water laterals that were damaged or broken during the Bishop Pavements Project.
Sewer
1. Periodically check the diversion manhole for obstructions.
2. Continued to serve as the Administrator for the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority and facilitated the first meeting of the JPA negotiation Ad-Hoc committee to revise the BAWA JPA to include the Tribe as a member agency.
3. Pulled sludge from digesters at the WWTP.
31 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458 [email protected]
www.cityofbishop.com
October 2025 Page 2 of 3
4. Continue mowing at 40 acres, as a control measure for Whitetop and Xanthium (cocklebur).
5. Clean problem sewer mains and continue with systematic cleaning of sewer system within the city.
6. Work on 5-year sewer main maintenance cleaning of all main sewer lines.
7. Videoing of sewer mains.
8. Attend bi-monthly coordination meeting with ESCSD to discuss and collaborate ongoing operations.
9. Maintenance Worker attended Envirosight training in Mammoth with the Mammoth Community Water District, to further knowledge on use of videoing equipment.
10.Began the development of a Industrial Waste Discharge Permit program for the City with technical assistance from Lumos & Associates.
Streets
1. Routinely checked the Sierra Bike Path for trash and debris.
2. Patched potholes on city streets.
3. Issued multiple encroachment permits and inspect work site before, during, and after work activities to ensure compliance with standards.
4. Trim trees along City Streets.
5. Street sweeping.
6. Attended construction meetings with Caltrans to stay informed and provide support for their Bishop Pavements Project. Responded to calls and site visits for numerous issues encountered by the project.
7. In September, the City received Caltrans funding authorization (E-76) for the South Warren Street Improvement Project. Since it came too late to begin construction before winter, the project is now scheduled for the 2026 season.
Miscellaneous
1. Provide weekly safety meetings for PW crew.
2. Participate in weekly coordination meetings.
3. Marked City utilities for Dig Alert tickets.
4. Performed routine maintenance on Public Works fleet. 32 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458 [email protected]
www.cityofbishop.com
October 2025 Page 3 of 3
5. PW crew participated in aerial lift training and certification, as well as bloodborne pathogen, biohazard, hearing conservation, and heat stress training.
6. Continued working on water and sewer rate designs and options with L&T consultants after receiving feedback from presentations to Council.
7. Provided traffic control devices for the Friday Night Market on Academy Street, Cancer Awareness Walk, National Night Out, and the Fall Colors Car Show.
8. Developed a new City of Bishop web-based GIS map focused on water and sewer utilities. This map and the new tools are providing the PW crew the ability to make real time corrections to GIS data, including lead line inventory material type. Water and sewer infrastructure data is now being updated bi-weekly. 33 Small Town with a
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CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458
www.cityofbishop.com
Community Services Report
October 2025
Programs
1. After School Stay and Play program is operating at the Elm Street School, Monday through Friday the Stay and Play program is full, with a waiting list. Staff and Participants will be working on fall crafts. Field trips planned are High School Sports and Gymnastics at the City Auditorium. Training of two new Activity Leaders.
Planning has begun to hire an additional Program Leader.
2. The Bishop Park Pool is closed for the 2025 season. Preparations for winterization and season wrap up are being done. Aquatics Coordinator will be conducting staff and operational evaluations. Planning has begun for 2026 season with preparations for Jr. Lifeguard program.
3. Summer camps 2025 are wrapped up for the year and will begin registration in the spring of 2026.
4. Gymnastics Fall registration is open and will start in session September 27th. Winter Gymnastics Sessions is open for registration starting November 3rd. The Winter Session will be offered by the Upper-Level Gymnastics and Rams Club with instructor Francisco.
5. Senior Yoga class continues to be successful. Hosted at the City Auditorium on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am.
6. Plans for Adult Coed Volley in January 2026.
7. Adult Fitness with Ashley McLaughlin is in preparation for winter sessions. 34 Parks and Facilities
1. AYSO Soccer Fall, USA Soccer, and City of Bishop Adult has 13 fields at the City Park. Marking and upkeep of Soccer lines. This allows for multiple age groups and organizations to utilize the City Park.
2. Park staff has started work on Field 1 and Field 2 parking lot planters. This project will include wood planters around the tree wells and removal of existing railroad ties.
This project will continue through the fall and winter months.
3. The annual leaf clean-up has begun! Park Staff will continue clean the park and all the city facilities as winter leaf drop progresses.
4. Park staff planted trees along the Pine to Park Path for the Community Garden Enhancement Project.
5. Pool maintenance occurs daily. Mondays the pool is closed for cleaning our pumps, filters, and deep cleaning.
6. Hosted the Cancer Awareness Walk on October 18th.
7. Hosted the Fall Colors Car Show on October 4th.
8. Removal of flower baskets on Main Street and Waren Street. Checked all irrigation for fall operation.
9. Park Staff and Pool Staff worked together to complete winterization of the park pool.
This includes draining and cleaning of the pool house, installation of the winter covers, and removal of all interior handrails and swim blocks.
10.Pool Pump Room electrical panel emergency repair, this is necessary for pool circulation. Scheduled power outage for October 23rd. Work has been completed as pool pumps are running smoothly.
11.Clean up and irrigation repairs to landscaping on Warren Street, City Hall, and Main streets.
12.Seasonal cleaning of flower beds on Main Street and Bishop Chamber.
13.Seasonal routine maintenance of all mowing and landscape equipment.
14.Daily routine of trash and cleaning of restrooms.
15.Cleaned debris from the creek, pond, and fountain.
35 16. Use of blowers on Main Street Mondays and Fridays.
17.Seasonal adjustments are made to all City irrigation and City Park. As we move into Fall, Irrigation systems will be Audited for function and set for operation.
18.Spring tree trimming at the City Park is ongoing. Park staff continue to perform safety trimming.
19.Repairs made at the Senior Center to address a water leak.
20.Repairs made to Front Restrooms and Talmage Park doors due to vandalism.
21.Seasonal staff reduction.
Sunrise
1. Daily routine of trash, debris, and inspections.
2. Leaf clean up at all common areas and residents.
3. Collected rents and payments for utilities.
4. Weekly routine maintenance of all lawns, landscapes, and common areas.
5. Began planning process of street and sidewalk replacement. Consultant has begun to design. Design is complete. We are seeking funding to complete this project.
6. Removal of Elm and Cottonwood trees in all fence lines.
7. The use of Organic Cat-Mase to mitigate feral cats.
8. Winterization of swamp coolers at City owned units.
9. Installed Astro-Turf Lawn on unit 23.
Budget/Administrative
1. Held weekly staff meetings Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
36 2. Attended by-weekly City Council meetings.
3. Attended weekly Department Head Meetings.
4. Organized all Youth Sports Organizations on the use of Sportsites for schedules and games.
5. The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in September was cancelled. A special meeting will be held on November 19th at 6pm.
6. Conducted interviews and hired new part-time staff for the Stay and Play program.
7. Communication with Bishop Area Bike Organization for the possible relocation of a portion of the Skills track to accommodate the Field 6 Enhancement Project. Phase one Pump Track is complete, and the group has begun work on the Skills Track.
Communication is ongoing.
8. California Urban Greening Grant has been awarded to the City of Bishop, coordination with the Friends of the Eastern Sierra Community Gardens. Work with selected contractor Clair Concrete Inc. has begun for the Community Garden Enhancement Project. The contractor has ongoing work on concrete paths, pergola, and irrigation. Construction is complete and we continue to work with the Community Gardeners to make purchases.
9. Scheduling of outside events and parties hosted at the Bishop City Park facilities.
10.Work with Public Works on the Downtown corridor for landscapes, trash receptacles, and benches for the Caltrans Bishop Pavements Project.
11.Met with Organizer of the Friday Night Market and the Bishop Chamber to coordinate efforts for the Street of Lights and Christmas Parade.
Highlights
1. The City Park Pool closed for the Season. Winterization by Park and Pool staff.
2. Parks staff are focused on Fall projects including the Annual Leaf Clean-up.
3. Working with the Community Gardeners on the Urban Greenig Grant Enhancement Project including communication with CNRA for grant administration. Pak staff has begun planting trees along the Pine to Park Path.
37 4. Wrapping up the Fall Season with AYSO and Adult Coed Soccer.
5. Planning for Tennis/Pickleball Court resurfacing. Contacted Omnia purchasing for preferred vendors. This project will have directions from the Parks and Recreation on striping of the Upper Courts for both Tennis and Pickleball.
6. Park and Recreation Commission meeting on November 19 at 6pm. Topics for discussion include future striping of the Tennis/Pickleball courts and appropriate signage for all racquet sports at the Tennis/Pickleball courts. 38 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458 [email protected]
www.cityofbishop.com
Planning Department Report- October 2025
1. Worked on the scope for the Parks Masterplan.
2. LAWP Training Facility and Construction Yard (Wye Road) o Worked with the consultant on the review of the CEQA.
3. Eastern Sierra Housing Needs Study
• Housing Needs Study presentations scheduled for: Bishop – November 10
4. OpenGov Permitting Platform
• Continued implementation of the online permitting system for Planning and Building Department applications.
5. Parking and Land Use Study
• Closed the public survey period and began analysis with the consultant. • Total responses: 236 (August 4–September 8, 2025), with 213 from City of Bishop residents.
• Working with consultants on the Parking Management Plan to be presented to PTAC.
6. Ordinance Updates
• Worked with the city attorney on Housing Policies compliance, drafted ordinances to comply with State Law
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance is chedulued for Planning commission hearing on November 25.
• Developed Specific Plan Overlay Ordinance to codify Specific Plan policies into the Municipal Code.
• Advanced work on the Design Review Ordinance.
7. Bishop Inn Hotel
• Receive signage variance application. Continued project review; construction anticipated to begin within the next two months.
8. Community Economic Development Workshops
• Participated in Session #2,3.
39 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458
www.cityofbishop.com
City Administrator’s Report
Late October 2025
Recent Activities and Ongoing Projects
Over the past several weeks, staff has been engaged in a range of coordination efforts, project planning, and interagency collaboration to support ongoing City priorities and community initiatives. The following is a summary of recent work:
• Community Events:
Coordinated with the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce on planning for the Christmas Parade and Friday Night Market scheduled for December 6. Staff has been working closely with Chamber representatives to ensure successful logistics, community engagement, and event promotion.
• Planning and Development:
Continued collaboration with the Planning Department on moving forward with the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance and the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone, which will include the incorporation of Design Review standards.
Additionally, staff has been working to reinvigorate the City’s Parking Study to support downtown development and address long-term parking management needs.
• Intergovernmental Coordination:
Worked with Inyo County officials and consultants on the Request for Proposals (RFP) process related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Communicated with Inyo County representatives regarding the Elms Bridge Housing Project, reviewing potential coordination opportunities and impacts on City planning efforts.
• Housing and Development:
Reviewed the recently completed Housing Study to assess current housing conditions and opportunities for future implementation.
Met with potential developers to discuss project progress and provide status updates on pending applications and development timelines. • City Branding:
Continued progress on the City Logo Project, working collaboratively with a local designer and local artist to refine design concepts that reflect the community’s identity and vision.
40 • Community and Interagency Engagement:
Attended the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District meeting to stay informed on regional emergency services and coordination efforts.
Met with Student Senate representatives from Bishop Union High School (BUHS) to discuss youth engagement and opportunities for civic participation. • Internal Coordination:
Held regular meetings with Department Heads and Council Members to discuss updates on current and upcoming projects, ensuring alignment with Council priorities and operational objectives.
41 CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 11, 2025
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kong called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 5:32 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Freundt
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Mayor Kong
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Deston Dishion, City Administrator; Jessica Ortiz, Administrative Support Assistant; Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
3) PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION
No public comments were made.
4) CLOSED SESSION
4.A) Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c): 1 Potential Case
Closed session started at 5:32 p.m. Closed session ended at 5:59 p.m. 5) OPEN SESSION
Mayor Kong called the open session of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:04 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 6) MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kong announced a moment of silence.
7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Scwartz. 8) ROLL CALL
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42 PRESENT:
Councilmember Freundt
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Mayor Kong
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Deston Dishion, City Administrator; Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney; Bret Russell, Fire Chief; Nate Derr, Police Chief; Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager; and Jessica Ortiz, Administrative Support Assistant 9) PUBLIC COMMENT
Fr. Cam Lemons, a local resident, offered an invocational prayer over tonight's meeting.
Jennifer Beaudean, a small business owner in Bishop, thanked Council for placing a discussion on the A-Frame on the agenda and asked if the Council could consider giving the Chamber the $55,000 that covers the A-Frame's rent and utility bills on top of the $85,000 per year already allocated to the Chamber.
Cari Arnal, read the definition of leadership, spoke about our youth in our community, the need to provide a positive environment or facility for our youth, and would like to see a mental health facility for crisis prevention here locally in Bishop.
Gayla Wolf, a local resident, spoke in support of conducting invocations at Council meetings, and would like to see empty buildings repurposed for recreational use.
Tawni Thomson, Bishop Chamber of Commerce & Information Center Executive Director, submitted written public comments to Council via email that acknowledged receipt of a partial red-tag notice for the building that currently houses the Information Center and staff offices, that they are working to secure a new location, and thanked City Council and the community for their concern and support. She assured that they will remain open and continue their daily work on behalf of the community and will keep the Council informed as they move forward.
Emily Brinton Sims, a local resident, submitted written public comments to Council via email "Re: Immediate Inclusion of Evidentiary Record in Public Record - August 11, 2025 City Council Meeting" which outlined several requests to Council relating to public comments and public records.
Allen Berrey, a small business owner in Bishop, submitted written public comments to Council via the City Clerk's office relating to the "Opening of La Cueva de Luz and Its Museum of Desert Lights" which he created for the benefit of locals and visitors to enjoy, and invited Council to the opening of this new museum located at 174 West Line Street on August 16, 2025 and August 17, 2025.
No further public comments were made.
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43 10) REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
To report on actions taken in Closed Session as required by law, Mayor Kong announced that no reportable action was taken.
11) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Written reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were submitted on each department's activities including upcoming and ongoing projects. Verbal reports were also given by the Police, Community Services, and Administration Departments.
11.A) Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - July 2025
11.B) Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr Police Department Report - July 2025
11.C) Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - July 2025
11.D) Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
Community Services Department Report - July 2025
11.E) Planning Department Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - July 2025
11.F) City Administrator Report - City Administrator Deston Dishion City Administrator Report - July 2025
12) COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Mayor Kong announced that Supervisor Griffiths apologizes that he is not well and is unable to attend this meeting.
13) CONSENT CALENDAR
13.A) ORDINANCE - Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Relating to Regulating Electric Mobility Devices
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E Mobility Device Ordinance - with Revisions
No public comments were made.
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44 Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Councilmember Garcia Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Freundt, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej, Mayor Kong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
14) NEW BUSINESS
14.A) Discuss Options for the Future of the A-frame Building at the City Park Cover Page
20250807_City of Bishop Cond Assmt Hours & Fee
20250807_City of Bishop Cond Assmt Proposal
RedTag_Chamber of Commerce
City Administrator Dishion reviewed this item with Council.
Public Comments were made by:
Carl Hoescher, a local resident, spoke to having an actual structural engineer provide information to Council on the A-frame structure to make a decision on the future of the A-frame building, expressed his displeasure on how Council handled the Chamber of Commerce's eviction, and asked that the Council consider how they make decisions that impact the entire community.
John F. Harris, a Bishop resident, thanked Council for listening to the public and for their consideration to keep the A-frame and to keep that building as the information center for the city.
Gayla Wolf, a local resident, spoke to having more than one appraisal on the A-frame building, how to reconfigure the current A-Frame building, look at the Schat's Bakery building across the street from the A-frame building to see if that building is available for some extra space for the Chamber to use instead of the current place they plan on leasing, and for the City to consider giving the Chamber a new home.
Christina Arnal, spoke to her support of historic things and the A-frame as a historic building.
Lynette McIntosh, a local resident, spoke in support of the A-frame, read a comment printed in a newspaper by Tyler Mitchell that does not agree with Council's decision to discuss Chamber eviction behind closed doors in closed session, and expressed her discontent as to how this matter was disclosed.
Jennifer Beaudean, a small business owner in Bishop, spoke to a petition she created to save the Bishop Visitor's Center and sent an email to Council that included 170 petitions. Jennifer Beaudean gave a copy to Council of 95 signatures and reported that there are close to 300 signatures that want to save the A-Frame building, not the August 11, 2025 Page 4
45 addition.
Noel Gabriel-Guacheno, a resident of Bishop, thanked Council for the inspection done on the A-frame building, is looking forward to the engineer's report, and supports keeping the Chamber of Commerce in the A-frame at its current central location.
Teresa Blum, a local resident, spoke about her daughter Kristina Blum, who volunteered and worked for the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau. Teresa Blum then read aloud part of a letter sent to the newspaper by Kristina Blum that she wanted to share with the Council. At the end of the letter it asks the Council to invest the funds to fix the current A-frame or at least figure out a way to replace the Chamber's building at its current location.
No further public comments were made.
Council deliberated this item and directed staff to contract with Wildan to generate a structural engineering report for the A-frame and its addition. 15) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Kong, with consensus from Council, requested that a public meeting be scheduled between the City Council and the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Board to continue discussions of the A-frame. No further requests were made for future agendas items.
16) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. 17) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Kong, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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46 CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 25, 2025
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej 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 Pro Tem Muchovej announced a moment of silence.
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Freundt. 4) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Freundt
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
ABSENT:
Mayor Kong
OTHERS PRESENT: Deston Dishion, City Administrator; Robin Picken, City Clerk; Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney; Ethan Aukee, Finance Director; Bret Russell, Fire Chief; Nate Derr, Police Chief; Nora Gamino, Public Works Director; Anastasiia Budnyk, Principal Planner; Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager; Gary Milici, Public Works Superintendent; and Hector Martinez, Public Works Supervisor. 5) PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Lynette McIntosh, a local resident, spoke in favor of saving the A-Frame and the entire building, requested that the structural evaluation of the A-Frame be placed on the next City Council meeting agenda in September, and that the structural evaluation also be posted on a Facebook page and that information to the public be communicated that way.
Gayla Wolf, a local resident, spoke to saving the A-Frame and its extension, and to keep it where it is located.
Noel Gabriel Guacheno, a Bishop resident, spoke in support of keeping the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau in the A-Frame where it is and her anticipation of seeing the engineering inspection report on the Visitor Center Building for finding solutions for repairs to the whole building including the extension built by the Lions August 25, 2025 Page 1
47 Club.
Mark Harrison, a Bishop resident, recited a prayer.
Carl Hoelscher, a local resident, stated that he looks forward to seeing the engineering report and he believes that the building can be fixed and kept in the same location it is right now. He also stated that he hopes that the Council is more open in the future with decisions made.
Allen Berrey, who submitted a public comment via email to the City Council, respectfully submitted a suggestion to Council as to how our city might enhance the experience of summertime overnight visitors to Bishop.
No further public comments were made.
6) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were given on each department’s activities including upcoming and ongoing projects.
Fire Chief Russell reported to Council on the Rosa Fire: resources sent and training received, his concern of volunteer staffing that was very thin in the past two weekends due to a social event and time of year for getting ready to start a new school year, and stressed early reporting of a fire or smoke by calling 911 is paramount to improve a Volunteer Fire Department's response time. He also reported that acquisition of "Brush 11" has been a great compliment to their department's apparatus.
Police Chief Derr reported to Council on several community updates: National Night Out with all first responders in our area to be held at Holland Park in Bishop on October 7th; and the Fall Community Citizens Academy which starts October 2 and runs through December 11, with applications being accepted starting September 1.
Public Works Director Gamino reported to Council that Well 1 is now physically disconnected since it is not used very much, Well 2 and Well 4 are currently running, and when driving into town from East Line Street you will notice speed limit signs in place. Public Works Director Gamino then encouraged everyone to stay to hear about the City's Water and Sewer Rate study to be discussed later on the agenda.
Community Services Manager McElroy reported to Council on the adult softball league winners, soccer is up and running, preparing for the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month event to be held on September 15th at the Tri-County Fairgrounds, the start of gymnastics fall session, the After School Program is using a new app called "Brightwheel" to assist with communications with parents, Park staff is preparing for Art in the Park, and the Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting on Wednesday, August 27 to hear a summer recap by Aquatics Coordinator Danica Gomez and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Gonzalez.
Principal Planner Budnyk reported to Council on the housing study which recently wrapped up last week and that the consultants are scheduled to provide the Council with a presentation on their findings at the October 27, 2025 City Council meeting, and also reported that this is the last week for the City's parking study and encouraged all to complete this important survey.
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48 Motion/Councilmember Garcia Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz City Administrator Dishion reported to Council on the structural engineer assessment conducted last Tuesday, August 19, and that it is expected to take approximately 2-6 weeks to receive a report on the assessment at which time the next set of costs and permitting can be looked at. City Administrator Dishion advised Council that he will be reaching out to them on scheduling meetings with our new City Administrator Pamela Foster who starts on September 2, 2025, and announced that he will be meeting tomorrow with Aubrey Anthony who is the Governor's Deputy Director of Appointments in order to discuss why the Tri-County Fairgrounds Board of Directors is still four seats short. City Administrator Dishion also reported that the Parking Enforcement Officer Job Description is still being worked on and will be brought to Council for approval once it is ready.
7) CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A) City Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes 2025 07 14 - Special Meeting
Minutes 2025 07 28
7.B) Consider Approval of Updated Agreement with Rojas Public Affairs Cover Page
UPDATED_BIshop_RPA State Advocacy Proposal 2025_2026
7.C) Full-Time Salary Schedule - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 2025-2026 Full Time Salary Schedule
7.D) Personnel Status Change Report - October 28, 2024
PERSONNEL STATUS CHANGE REPORT.8.25.25
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Freundt, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mayor Kong
8) NEW BUSINESS
8.A) Planning Commission Appointment Recommendations
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Principal Planner Budnyk reviewed this item with Council.
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49 Motion/Councilmember Garcia Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Councilmember Freundt Council Members that were on the interview committee spoke to the difficulty of coming up with two recommended appointments, since all applicants were well qualified and motivated to serve on the City of Bishop Planning Commission.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the reappointment of Patricia Lew to a new four-year term ending August 25, 2029 on the Planning Commission and to appoint Casey Stroud to a four-year term ending August 25, 2029 on the Planning Commission.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Freundt, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mayor Kong
8.B) LS-1 Option E Streetlight Conversion Agreement with Southern California Edison
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1 AB719 LS-1 Option E Agreement_Redacted
LS-1 Lights Map
LS-1 Option E Closure Deck
Public Works Director Gamino reviewed this item with Council.
After a thorough discussion on Council's concerns for the city's residents and businesses, the Council came to a consensus to move forward on the agreement and asked staff to bring back further information at a future meeting in order for Council to select the City’s preferred light color temperature.
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve and 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 SCEowned high-pressure sodium vapor (HPSV) streetlights in the City of Bishop to LED fixtures; and asked staff to bring back further information at a future meeting for their consideration in order to direct staff on the City's selected light color temperature.
Motion passed 4-0
Ayes: Councilmember Freundt, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mayor Kong
8.C) Introduction to Water and Sewer Rate Study and Capital Improvement Plans
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50 Cover Page
Introduction to Water and Sewer Rate Study and Capital Improvement Plans Presentation
Public Works Director Gamino reviewed this item with Council and introduced Lechowicz and Tseng Municipal Consultants Project Manager Alison Lechowicz to Council.
Alison Lechowicz reviewed the attached Water and Sewer Rate Study and Capital Improvement Plans presentation with Council. Public Works Director Gamino, Finance Director Aukee, and Consultant Alison Lechowicz were present and addressed all of Council's questions.
Public comments were made by:
Dustin Delguidice, a local business owner, stated that he is concerned about commercial rates and asked for clarification on whether the rates being discussed are just residential. Consultant Alison Lechowicz clarified that the rates given would be for all rate payers, both commercial and residential.
Hector Martinez, a local resident, spoke in support of not paying any interest. He expressed that there may be "sticker shock" at first, but at the end of the day it is a win-win.
No further public comments were made.
After further discussion, Council expressed their commitment to funding the full Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), avoiding multiple rates in a single year, and would like to discuss loan or no loan options further at their September 22, 2025 regularly scheduled meeting.
Consultant Lechowicz confirmed Council's request and stated that Lechowicz and Tseng Municipal Consultants will reconfigure the numbers, crunch through the data from the County, and present more solid impacts for a range of customers, not just single-family residential customers, for their review and consideration at their September 22, 2025 Council meeting.
9) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Freundt, with consensus from Council, asked that Rojas Communications Group provide Council with a presentation on their 6 months-12 month goals for the City at a future meeting.
Councilmember Schwartz, with consensus from Council, asked to discuss the Elms Hotel project, and a discussion on Field 6 and field maintenance at a future meeting.
No further requests were made for future agendas items. 10) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings that they attended.
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51 11) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Kong, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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52 CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kong 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 Kong announced a moment of silence.
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Garcia. 4) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Freundt
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Mayor Kong
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Deston Dishion, City Administrator (outgoing); Pam Foster, City Administrator (incoming); Robin Picken, City Clerk; Ryan R. Jones, Assistant City Attorney; Bret Russell, Fire Chief; Nate Derr, Police Chief; Nora Gamino, Public Works Director; Anastasiia Budnyk, Principal Planner; and Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager
5) PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Rick Klug, a local resident, wished outgoing City Administrator Deston Dishion well and welcomed incoming City Administrator Pam Foster. Rick Klug then offered a prayer for all.
Cari Arnal, a local resident, recited a prayer, spoke on behalf of herself and daughter who have seen too many students who have passed these past five years due to addictions and believes this problem should be addressed by leaders and fixing the current system. Cari Arnal then asked where will the monies that went to the A-frame from the City be diverted to?
Jennifer Beaudean, a small business owner in town, requested that a discussion on September 8, 2025 Page 1
53 the A-Frame Engineering Report be placed on the Council agenda and it would be nice if the engineer could be present as well to explain it to the public.
Noel Gabriel Guacheno, a Bishop resident, thanked Council for the engineering report and sharing it with the community, spoke to keeping the A-Frame, and asked that the A-Frame be deemed historic.
Carl Hoescher, a local resident and a past building contractor, spoke to how someone decided to get rid of the A-Frame and evict the Chamber of Commerce; received public resistance; had an engineer red tag the building; and had an engineer write an extensive report on a building built 50 years ago. Carl Hoescher, then stated that it is now incumbent on us to look at this carefully and would like to see Appendix A and B to further research the matter; and asked why after 50 years of this building standing are we now closing it?
Lynette McIntosh, a local resident, concurs with Carl Hoescher's comments and requested that this building be placed on some sort of historic building society and to restore it. Lynette McIntosh questioned who would be responsible to repair and to restore the building, and requested that a discussion on the future of the A-frame be placed on an upcoming agenda.
Gayla Wolf, a local resident, expressed that all of Bishop wants the A-frame to stay in Bishop; we want it; our visitors want it. Gayla Wolf asked that we fix it and find a way to save that historical spot for the city of Bishop.
No further public comments were made.
6) OATH OF OFFICE FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR PAM FOSTER
City Clerk Picken administered the Oath of Office for newly appointed City Administrator Pam Foster.
7) PRESENTATIONS
7.A) PRESENTATION - Retirement of City Administrator Deston Dishion Cover Page
Council made presentations to Deston Dishion to honor his nearly 30 years of public service with the City of Bishop and invited everyone to take a 7-10 minute break to join Council for cake in celebration of Deston Dishion's retirement from the City of Bishop. 8) PROCLAMATIONS
8.A) Proclamation - Recognizing the Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance for 25 Years of Community Service - Requested by Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance Michelle Garcia and Barbara Laughon.
Proclamation - ESCA 2025 09 08
Council read the proclamation recognizing the Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance for 25 years of community service and Mayor Kong presented the signed proclamation to Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance Board Members Michelle Garcia, Barbara Laughon, and Patricia Ramirez.
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54 Michelle Garcia thanked the Council for the proclamation and invited everyone to attend a dinner to celebrate their 25 years of service on September 27, 2025 at the Tallman Pavilion. Patricia Ramirez also thanked Council for the proclamation and briefly described her journey of starting the Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance non-profit organization in year 2000, thanks to Avon Breast Cancer Crusade and her patients that inspired her.
Mayor Kong asked all of the Board members present to please stand so they could all be recognized.
9) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were given on each department’s activities and each department head took the opportunity to say a few words of thanks to Deston Dishion to express their appreciation for his service as City Administrator.
9.A) Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - August 2025
9.B) Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
9.C) Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - August 2025
9.D) Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
Community Services Department Report - August 2025
9.E) Planning Department Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - August 2025
9.F) City Administrator Report - Deston Dishion
City Administrator Report - August 2025
City Administrator Foster confirmed that Deston Dishion provided Council with the attached written report. However, she would like to report to Council that things are going great since she started, grateful for the time spent with Deston Dishion learning things, and looking forward to working with City staff. City Administrator Foster also mentioned that she has been doing a lot of listening and expects to do a lot more listening in the weeks to come and urged the Council and members of the public to reach out to her if there is something you would like to address. 10) COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Second District Supervisor Griffiths first thanked Deston Dishion for his service and welcomed Pam Foster as the new City Administrator. Supervisor Griffiths then provided an update on Inyo County business and activities.
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55 Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej 11) CONSENT CALENDAR
11.A) July 2025 Budget Report
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July 2025 Budget Report
11.B) July 2025 Financial Reports
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July 2025 Bank Reconciliation Report
July 2025 Combined Cash Report
July 2025 Investment Portfolio Report
July 2025 Warrant Register Report
11.C) September 13, 2025 Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Certificates of Recognition
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Freundt, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej, Mayor Kong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
12) NEW BUSINESS
12.A) Discussion: Studio Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Parking Requirements
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Parking for Studio ADUs
Principal Planner Budnyk reviewed this item with Council. After a thorough discussion by Council, Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance that addresses their concerns. However, Council requested that they see two proposed ordinances, one written with language that requires a parking requirement and one written with language that does not require a parking requirement for their consideration. 13) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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56 Councilmember Freundt, with consensus from Council, asked to bring back a discussion on approving an upgrade to the volunteer firefighters' bathroom/restrooms at Fire Station One at a future meeting. No further requests were made for future agendas items.
14) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended.
Mayor Kong also reported on current legislation under consideration related to trucking and will plan to request it as a future agenda item once she has draft letters to share with Council, and reminded everyone that September is Suicide Prevention Month. 15) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Kong, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kong called the special joint meeting of the Bishop City Council and the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council to order at 12:11 p.m. in the Justice Center/Tribal Council Chambers, 50 Tu Su Lane, Bishop, California.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
City Council Member Freundt
City Council Member Garcia
City Council Member Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Mayor Kong
Tribal Council Member Dale “Chad” Delgado
Tribal Council Member Jeff Romero
Tribal Secretary/Treasurer Meryl Picard
Tribal Vice Chairwoman Emma Williams
OTHERS PRESENT:
Pam Foster, City Administrator (incoming)
Deston Dishion, City Administrator (outgoing)
Robin Picken, City Clerk
Nate Derr, City Police Chief
Nora Gamino, City Public Works Director
Joseph Byrd, Tribal Chief Executive Officer
Charlene Keller, Administrative Assistant to the Tribal Council Ray Allen, Tribal Police Chief
Sandra Warlie, Tribal Public Works Director
Ambroshia Stone, Tribal Social Services Director
3. A MEET AND GREET LUNCHEON HOSTED BY THE BISHOP PAIUTE TRIBAL
COUNCIL
After introductions were made by all in attendance, Bishop Paiute Tribal Chief Executive Officer Byrd started the meeting’s discussions by discussing the upcoming California Indian Day Festivities scheduled to begin on September 26, 2025 through September 28, 2025.
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After a lengthy discussion on past, current, and future projects in their respective jurisdictions, no action was taken.
Mayor Kong thanked the Tribal Council and staff for hosting this meeting’s lunch at their new Justice Center and Tribal Chambers.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 1:33 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Kong, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
59 CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kong called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kong announced a moment of silence.
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Schwartz. 4) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Kong
ABSENT:
Councilmember Freundt
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
OTHERS PRESENT: Pam Foster, City Administrator; Robin Picken, City Clerk; Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney; Bret Russell, Fire Chief; Nate Derr, Police Chief; Nora Gamino, Public Works Director; and Dan McElroy, Community Services Manager 5) PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Rick Klug, a local resident, offered a prayer for all present.
Jennifer Beaudean, a small business owner in town, requested that the A-Frame Engineering Report, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) leases and vacant buildings on Main Street be placed on a Council agenda for discussion.
Noel Gabriel Guacheno, a Bishop resident, thanked the Nevada Historic Society and Jenny Kitchens for their research about the Bishop Visitor Center that referenced an article in the Mono Herald and Bridgeport Chronicle on November 26, 1970. Noel Gabriel Guacheno read the short article out loud. It mentioned that Clyde Coons, City of Bishop Building Inspector, was recognized by Chamber of Commerce President Ernest Bonta for Conns' key role in planning and construction of the Bishop Visitors Center and Chamber office. Noel Gabriel Guacheno continued to speak in support of September 22, 2025 Page 1
60 saving the building. A copy of the article read was given to Council for their information.
Richard Hanley, a Bishop resident, spoke to Charlie Kirk and his hatred. Richard Hanley requested that this topic be placed on the Council agenda for their next meeting and open it up to public comment. Richard Hanley then stated that hate is not what we want in our community.
No further public comments were made.
6) PRESENTATIONS
6.A) The Bishop Community Garden - Presented by Kerry Lozito Presentation - The Bishop Community Garden
Bishop Community Garden representatives Kerry Lozito and Rosey Howard provided Council with an update on the Bishop Community Garden activities and programs, and how they benefit our community and visitors.
6.B) Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium (IMBC) Update - Presented by Regional Broadband Coordinator Scott Armstrong
Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium Summer Update
Regional Broadband Coordinator Scott Armstrong provided Council with an update on Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium Grant Program Updates, Legacy Grant Project Awards, Long-Term Broadband Expansion Outlook, and Website Updates that include a new speed test, and their impacts to Bishop and our surrounding areas.
6.C) University of California Cooperative Extension Community Economic Development Workshop Series - Presented by Inyo-Mono UCCE CED Advisor Aaron Wilcher
Program Flier - Community Economic Development Workshops Presentation - Community Economic Development Workshops Overview Inyo-Mono University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Community Economic Development Advisor Aaron Wilcher provided Council with information on UCCE's upcoming Community Economic Development Workshops, a pilot program, scheduled to take place in both Bishop and Mammoth Lakes starting October 2, 2025 through November 13, 2025. The goal of this workshop series is to bring together local stakeholders who are interested in helping to shape the future of the Eastern Sierra.
7) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Verbal 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. Written reports were also provided by the Fire Department and Police Department.
7.A) Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
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61 Motion/Councilmember Garcia Seconded/Councilmember Schwartz Fire Department Report - September 22 2025
7.B) Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Department Report - August 2025
8) BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE
8.A) Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report - September 22, 2025
BACCIC September 22 2025 City Council Report
Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce Board President Robert Sharp reviewed the report prepared by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson with Council.
9) NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT QUARTERLY UPDATE REPORT
9.A) Northern Inyo Healthcare District Quarterly Update Report – September 22, 2025
Northern Inyo Healthcare District Report - September 22, 2025 Northern Inyo Healthcare District Interim Chief Executive Officer Christian Wallis reviewed his report with Council and provided an update on Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s programs and activities.
10) CONSENT CALENDAR
10.A) Updated Police Sergeant Job Description
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Police Sergeant - Updated Job Description 9 22 2025
10.B) Updated Police Captain Job Description
Cover Page
Police Captain - Updated Job Description 9 22 2025
10.C) Tesla Supercharger Agreement – Exercise of First Renewal Term Cover Page
Renewal Letter from Tesla to the City of Bishop, CA
No public comments were made.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
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62 Motion passed 3-0
Ayes: Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Kong Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Freundt, Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
11) NEW BUSINESS
11.A) Introduction of Water and Sewer Rate Structure Design Options Cover Page
Water & Sewer Rate Structure Presentation
Draft Bishop Prop 218 Notice
Public Works Director Gamino reviewed this item with Council and introduced Lechowicz and Tseng Municipal Consultants Alison Lechowicz to review with Council the revised water and sewer rate study that reflects the changes requested at their August 25, 2025 Council Meeting.
Public comments were made by:
James Hoover, spoke to being a renter of a residential property and not a property owner. James Hoover stated that he is currently retired and on a fixed income. It is also his understanding that with the implementation of water meters this will increase his landlords water and sewer costs. James Hoover then stated that this increase will threaten his ability to maintain a level that is consistent with his income.
Gary Colbert, a local landlord, spoke to the proposed increase in water and sewer rates and how this is unsustainable for folks like James Hoover and will run people out of the rental business. Gary Colbert pointed out that there are more people like James Hoover out there, and as a landlord with insurance and electricity costs going up, it is getting harder to keep people in a place. Gary Colbert then stated that the proposed option one does not bother him too much, the proposed option two he can live with over a five-year period, but the proposed option three is out of bounds for him.
Jennifer Beaudean, a small business owner in town, asked for clarification on what happens if 50% of the people disagree with the proposed rates and protest it? Mayor Kong confirmed that if 50% of the people disagree with the proposed rates in writing, then the proposed rates are not implemented.
Rick Klug, a local resident and a pastor of a local church, spoke to the differences in church landscaping and use of irrigation as it relates to the proposed charges. Staff confirmed that the proposed water and sewer charges are based on the square footage of a building and that three churches with multiple acres have been identified for irrigation charges. Rick Klug thanked the consultant for the clarification.
No further public comments were made.
City Attorney Pucci stated that if it is Council's direction to explore what options the City has, in relation to general funds or other funds, to provide relief to rate payers that September 22, 2025 Page 4
63 are going to be challenged by rate increases then staff can provide a full analysis of what those options are to Council.
After a lengthy discussion, Council directed staff to explore funds that may be available to provide relief to rate payers who are challenged by the new rates, to continue moving in the direction we are moving, and examine the different categories in order to bring the Single-Family residential rates down from $45. 12) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Kong, with consensus from Council, asked that City Attorney Pucci report back to Council on the use of the City's General Fund to provide relief to water and sewer rate payers, asked staff to bring back a letter relating to big trucks for Council's consideration to approve, and to place a discussion on the A-Frame on the Council's agenda at the next regularly scheduled meeting. No further requests were made for future agendas items.
13) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. 14) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Kong, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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64 CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 2025
1) CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kong called the meeting of the Bishop City Council to order at 5:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Councilmember Freundt
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Mayor Kong
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Pam Foster, City Administrator; Robin Picken, City Clerk; and Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney
3) PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION
No public comments were made.
4) CLOSED SESSION
4.A) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: City Administrator
Closed Session began at 5:03 p.m. Closed Session ended at 5:57 p.m. 5) OPEN SESSION
Mayor Kong called the open session of the Bishop City Council to order at 6:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 301 West Line Street, Bishop, California. 6) MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Kong announced a moment of silence.
7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej. 8) ROLL CALL
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65 PRESENT:
Councilmember Freundt
Councilmember Garcia
Councilmember Schwartz
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej
Mayor Kong
ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT: Pam Foster, City Administrator; Robin Picken, City Clerk; Dean J. Pucci, City Attorney; Bret Russell, Fire Chief; Nate Derr, Police Chief; Nora Gamino, Public Works Director; and Daniel McElroy, Community Services Manager. 9) PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were made by:
Cari Arnal, a local resident, spoke to the loss of our young people in our community due to addictions and accidents. Cari Arnal asked that a crisis mental health facility be made available here in Bishop, and a large gym or youth center available to encourage positive activities and jobs for our older youth.
Michele Hartshorn, a Bishop resident, spoke on behalf of herself and all of her neighbors requesting that Council help seek another location for the Bridge Housing Project through the County of Inyo Board of Supervisors. Michele Hartshorn invited just two Council Members, in order to not have a quorum, to join them in a meeting to discuss this topic with them.
Todd Bradlee, a Bishop resident, spoke to the City of Bishop's public right of way and stated that his complaint is that there are some homes that extend their yard all the way to the street making it difficult to walk by without being forced to walk onto the street. Todd Bradley also requested Council adopt a dark sky ordinance for downtown so we can see the sky at night.
No further public comments were made.
10) REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
To report on actions taken in Closed Session as required by law, Mayor Kong announced that there is no reportable action.
11) PRESENTATIONS
11.A) PRESENTATION - Retirement of City of Bishop Police Captain Joshua Ellsworth
Mayor Kong introduced this item and Council made presentations to Joshua "Josh" Ellsworth to honor his nine and a half years of public service with the City. Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej presented Josh Ellsworth with a City Coin, and Mayor Kong presented October 27, 2025 Page 2
66 Josh Ellsworth with a City Tile. Council, Police Chief Derr, and Police Sergeant Hohenstein thanked Josh Ellsworth for his many years of service at the Bishop Police Department.
Mayor Kong then invited everyone to join them for a five to ten minute break to enjoy some cake to celebrate Josh Ellsworth's retirement and years of service with the City.
Mayor Kong reconvened the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
11.B) PRESENTATION - Bishop Tourism Improvement District (BTID) Annual Report - Presented by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson.
2024-2025 BTID Annual Report
Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson and Chamber Member Julie Faber who oversees marketing and public relations reviewed their BTID annual report with Council. After answering all of Council's questions, the Council thanked Tawni Thomson and Julie Faber for their report.
11.C) PRESENTATION - Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) Annual Report - Presented by IMACA Executive Director Kelly Barceloux.
IMACA Executive Director Kelly Barceloux provided Council with an update on IMACA's funding, grants, and activities. After answering all of Council's questions, Council thanked Kelly Barceloux for her annual report.
12) PROCLAMATIONS
12.A) PROCLAMATION - Declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Bishop – To be received by Wild Iris/CASA Executive Director Dominic Hays.
Proclamation Wild Iris DVAM 2025 10 27
Council read the proclamation and Mayor Kong presented the signed proclamation to Wild Iris/CASA Executive Director Dominic Hays.
Dominic Hays thanked Council for the proclamation, briefly spoke to the work that Wild Iris and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate program) is doing and the people they serve, and would appreciate any partnership and support from Council. 13) DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Written reports from the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and Administration Departments were submitted on each department's activities including upcoming and ongoing projects. Verbal reports were also given by the Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, and Administration Departments.
13.A) Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - September 2025
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67 13.B) Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr Police Department Report - September 2025
13.C) Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino Public Works Department Report - September 2025
13.D) Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
Community Services Department Report - September 2025
13.E) Planning Department Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - September 2025
13.F) City Administrator Report - City Administrator Pam Foster City Administrator Report - September 2025 and October 2025 14) BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE
14.A) Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report - October 27, 2025
BACCIC October 27 2025 City Council Report
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.
15) EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS QUARTERLY UPDATE REPORT
Interim Fairgrounds Manager Mike Francesconi reported on the Eastern Sierra TriCounty Fairgrounds activities, post event wrap-ups, future plans, and shared a handout on their preliminary financials. After Mike Francesconi addressed all of Council's questions, Council thanked Mike Francesconi for his report. 16) CONSENT CALENDAR
16.A) City Council Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice
October 13 2025 Regular Meeting - Cancellation Notice
16.B) August 2025 Budget Report
August 2025 Budget Report
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68 16.C) August 2025 Financial Reports
August 2025 Bank Reconciliation Report
August 2025 Combined Cash Report
August 2025 Investment Portfolio Report
August 2025 Warrant Register Report
16.D) Administration Budget Adjustment Request
Cover Page
16.E) 2024-25 Grant in Support Reimbursement Claims Made Cover Page
16.F) Granicus Agreement – Three-Year Extension 11/12/2025-11/11/2028 Cover Page
Granicus Agreement 2018-2021
Granicus Proposed Agreement for 11 12 2025 - 11 11 2028
16.G) New Part Time Parking Enforcement Officer Job Description Parking Enforcement Officer PT
EFA- Parking enforcement
16.H) Full-time Engineering Technician I/II/III Job Description FT Public Works Engineering Technician I_ II_III
16.I) Full-Time and Part-Time Salary Schedules - July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
2025-2026 Part Time Salary Schedule - Parking Enforcement Officer Update 2025-2026 Full Time Salary Schedule-Captain Administrative correction, Engineering Tech I addition
16.J) S. Warren Street Improvement Project Budget Adjustment Request Cover Page
16.K) Approval of Task Orders 25-TO-05 (HELIX Environmental Planning) and 25-TO-07 (Lumos & Associates) and Related Budget Adjustment for the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project
Cover Page
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69 Motion/Councilmember Garcia Seconded/Councilmember Freundt 25-TO-05 HELIX - Bridge Permitting
25-TO-07 Lumos - Bridge ROW Support
16.L) Declaration of City-Owned Equipment as Surplus
Cover Page
16.M) Consideration of Request from Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) for Letter Opposing Increases in Truck Size and Weight
Cover Page
CABT Draft Letter
16.N) Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - October 22, 2025
16.O) Planning Commission Meetings
Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - October 28, 2025 Public Comments were made by:
Michele Hartshorn, a Bishop resident, spoke in regards to Item 16.K - Approval of Task Orders 25-TO-05 (HELIX Environmental Planning) and 25-TO-07 (Lumos & Associates) and Related Budget Adjustment for the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project. Michele Hartshorn requested that the City address the poor drainage system at the East Line Street Bridge Project area with a culvert or providing proper drainage infrastructure, reconsider the placement of a median on the bridge, and consider placing a speed bump to slow traffic down on the bridge instead with adequate lighting and a flashing speed bump ahead sign prior to commencing work on this project. Michele Hartshorn also asked that since her parcel number was listed on this staff report for a road right of way, she would like to be part of that decision.
No further public comments were made.
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Freundt, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej, Mayor Kong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
17) NEW BUSINESS
17.A) Adoption of the 2025–2030 Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plans
Cover Page
October 27, 2025 Page 6
70 Motion/Councilmember Schwartz Seconded/Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej Water Projects CIP
Sewer Projects CIP
Public Works Director Gamino reviewed this item with Council.
After answering all of Council's questions, Director Gamino recommended that Council consider approving the Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plans as presented.
Public comments were made by:
Michele Hartshorn, a Bishop resident, asked for clarification that once water meters are implemented, will consumers start getting a separate water bill and sewer bill? Will consumer payments go towards maintenance and repairs or will some of the funds go towards maintenance and repairs and part of it goes to the General Fund? Does the City have a reserve in place?
After Council and staff answered all of Michele Hartshorn's questions, Council recommended viewing the past council meetings which address the water and sewer rate study for more information.
Councilmember Schwartz made a motion to approve the 2025–2030 Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plans as presented.
Motion passed 5-0
Ayes: Councilmember Freundt, Councilmember Garcia, Councilmember Schwartz, Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej, Mayor Kong
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
17.B) A-Frame Building (Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center) - Structural Integrity and Site Considerations
Cover Page
A Frame Structural Conditions Report
City Administrator Foster reviewed this item with Council Public comments were made by:
Leslie Sasuga, spoke in support of keeping and fixing the A-frame building.
Joyce Walker, a Bishop resident, spoke in support of keeping the A-frame building where it is. Joyce Walker stated the A-frame building is good for the community.
Gayla Wolf, a local resident, spoke in support of keeping the A-frame building where it is. Gayla Wolf stated the A-frame building is historical.
Jennifer Beaudean, a small business owner in town, spoke to the engineering report, questioned the use of Wood Rodgers for the report, and stated that the Chamber's new location will not suit them due to its poor number of parking spaces and the location's lack of community interaction.
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71 Lynette McIntosh, a local resident, spoke in support of saving the A-frame building and to keep it where it is. Lynette McIntosh also mentioned the lack of maintenance of the building, and asked that Council contact Carl Hoescher to get the name of the local engineer mentioned in past public comments.
Noel Gabriel-Guacheno, a Bishop resident, thanked Council for placing the Bishop Visitor Center on the agenda and for looking into cost estimates for repairs. Noel Gabriel-Guacheno then spoke to keeping the Bishop Visitor Center in good repair at its current location.
After much deliberation by Council, Council directed staff to start the process to go to bid for the demolition of the entire structure located at 690 North Main Street. 18) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej, with consensus from Council, asked staff to invite Bridge Housing to come and present their project at a future meeting, to invite the Bishop Union High School Senate to provide a quarterly report to Council and to schedule a special joint meeting with the City Council at the high school once a year, and to revisit the City's curfew law.
Mayor Kong, with consensus from Council, asked staff to invite Wild Iris to a future meeting in order for them to talk about the services they offer, and to share what is new or any other information.
No further requests were made for future agendas items. 19) COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members reported on meetings and community events that they attended. 20) ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. to the City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ______________________________________
Karen Kong, Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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72 Agenda Item: 8.B
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: Administration
To: City Council
From: Robin Picken
Subject: Cancellation of November 24, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Prepared On: October 27, 2025
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
In the past, Council has cancelled the the second regular meeting in December due to the Christmas holidays and potential lack of a quorum. Likewise, due to many families taking time off for Thanksgiving, a lack of agenda items, and the potential lack of a quorum, City staff would like Council to consider cancelling the second regular meeting in November. The next regularly scheduled meeting would be Monday, December 8, 2025.
Analysis/Discussion:
None.
Economic Impacts:
None.
Budget Impacts:
None.
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
If Council so desires, consideration is requested to cancel the 6:00 p.m. regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/4/2025
Approved By:
Approved By:
Approved By:
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Agenda Item: 8.E
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: Finance
To: City Council
From: Ethan Aukee
Subject: Proposition 4 Calculations Report, Gann Appropriations Limit Prepared On: November 4, 2025
Attachments: City of Bishop Proposition 4 Calculations for June 30, 2025
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
California Constitution Section 1.5 of Article XIIIB (Proposition 4) limits the annual appropriations for State and local governments. The requirements of Section 1.5 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution, also known as the Gann Appropriations Limit, are met with an agreed-upon procedure report applied to the Gann Appropriations Limit calculated for the year ending June 30, 2025.
Analysis/Discussion:
The accuracy of the approved calculations for fiscal year 2024-25 has been tested and the information is presented in the attached report prepared by Larry Bain, CPA. No exceptions were noted in the procedures for compliance with the fiscal year 2024-25 appropriations limit calculation.
Economic Impacts:
There are no significant economic impacts.
Budget Impacts:
There are no budgetary impacts.
Legal Review:
Legal review is not required for this item.
Recommended Action:
City Council to accept the report as presented.
Approved By: Ethan Aukee 11/4/2025
Approved By: Robin Picken 11/4/2025
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/6/2025
Approved By:
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CITY OF BISHOP
PROPOSITION 4
CALCULATIONS
JUNE 30, 2025
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CITY OF BISHOP
PROPOSITION 4
CALCULATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Independent Accountant’s Report on Agreed-Upon
Procedures Applied to Appropriation Limit Worksheets....................................................................... 1 Proposition 4 Limit Summary .................................................................................................................. 3 Calculation of Appropriations Subject to
Proposition 4 Limit – Schedule A .......................................................................................................... 4 Appropriation Limit Calculation – Schedule B........................................................................................ 6 Notes to Proposition 4 Calculations ......................................................................................................... 7 124
LARRY BAIN, CPA
An Accounting Corporation
__________________________________________________________________________________________ 2148 Frascati Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 / 916.601-8894 [email protected]
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT ON AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
APPLIED TO THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT WORKSHEETS
To the City Council
City of Bishop
Bishop, California
We have applied the procedures enumerated below to the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet of the City of Bishop, California (City) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. These procedures, which were agreed to by the City and the League of California Cities (as presented in the League publication entitled Article XIIIB Appropriations Limitation Uniform Guidelines) were performed solely to assist the City in meeting the requirements of Section 1.5 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
This engagement to apply agreed-upon procedures was performed in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The sufficiency of the procedures is solely the responsibility of the specified users of the report. Consequently, we make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described below either for the purpose for which this report has been requested or for any other purpose.
The procedures performed and our findings were as follows:
1. We obtained the price and population information for the City and calculated the appropriations limit and annual adjustment factors included in those worksheets. We also compared the population and inflation factors included in the aforementioned worksheets to those that were selected by a recorded vote of the City Council.
Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of our procedures.
2. For the accompanying Appropriations Limit Calculation worksheet, we added the limit at June 30, 2024, last year’s limit, to the total adjustments in the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2024-25, and compared the limit at June 30, 2025 to the subject proceeds of tax.
Finding: The City was under the Appropriations Limit at June 30, 2025 by $776,455.
3. We compared the current year information presented in the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet to the other worksheets described in No. 1 above.
Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of our procedures.
4. We compared the prior year appropriations limit presented in the accompanying Appropriations Limit worksheet to the prior year appropriations limit adopted by the City Council.
Finding: No exceptions were noted as a result of our procedures. 1 125
We were not engaged to, and did not, perform an audit, the objective of which would be the expression of an opinion on the accompanying Appropriations Limit. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you. No procedures have been performed with respect to the determination of the appropriation limit for the base year, as defined by the League publication entitled Article XIIIB Appropriations Limitation Uniform Guidelines.
This report is intended solely for the use of the City of Bishop, California and the State of California Controllers Office and should not be used by those who have not agreed to the procedures and taken responsibility for the sufficiency of the procedures for their purposes. However, this report is a matter of public record and its distribution is not limited.
Larry Bain, CPA,
An Accounting Corporation
October 22, 2025
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CITY OF BISHOP
Proposition 4 Limit Summary
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Appropriations Subject to Limit (Schedule A) $11,011,797 Appropriations Limit (Schedule B) 11,788,252
Amount Under (Over) the Legal Limit $ 776,455
The Notes to Proposition 4 Calculations is an Integral Part of this Schedule 3 127
CITY OF BISHOP
Schedule A
Calculation of Appropriations Subject to Proposition 4 Limit For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Proceeds Non-Proceeds Total
General Fund
Taxes
Property-secured $ 681,113 $ - $ 681,113
Property-unsecured 51,968 51,968
Prior year 6,826 6,826
Homeowners 1,300 1,300
Sales 5,149,979 5,149,979
DWP Water Agreement Payment 241,878 241,878
Transient occupancy 3,876,919 3,876,919
Sales tax - public safety 14,247 14,247
Real property transfer 4,326 4,326
Total Taxes 9,786,678 241,878 10,028,556
Licenses and Permits
Business licenses 64,897 64,897
Use permits 8,060 8,060
Building permits 223,809 223,809
Electrical franchise 51,602 51,602
TV franchise 9,178 9,178
Total Licenses and Permits 64,897 292,649 357,546
Fines, Forfietures and Penalties
Citation/litigation proceeds 107,096 107,096
Total Fines, Forfietures and Penalties 107,096 107,096
Aid from Other Governmental Agencies
Motor vehicle in lieu (includes VLF swap) 492,624 492,624 Reimbursement - highway sweeping and Hwy 6 trash 53,000 53,000 Strike team reimbursements 107,696 107,696
BUSD Reimbursement 80,000 80,000
Peace officers training 5,005 5,005
Grants 39,564 39,564
Total Aid from Other
Governmental Agencies 492,624 285,265 777,889
Subtotal Forward $ 10,344,199 $ 926,888 $ 11,271,087
The Notes to Proposition 4 Calculations is an Integral Part of this Schedule 4 128
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Calculation of Appropriations Subject to Proposition 4 Limit For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Proceeds Non-Proceeds Total
General Fund (Continued)
Subtotal Forwarded $ 10,344,199 $ 926,888 $ 11,271,087
Charges for Current Services
Fingerprinting 22,073 22,073
After school program 77,896 77,896
Park and recreation 169,711 169,711
Total Charges for Current Services 269,680 269,680
Use of Money and Property
Interest and investment income 692,024 120,274 812,298
GASB 87 interest on finance leases 37,286 37,286
Willow Housing Interest 24,130 24,130
Rents 125,508 125,508
Total Use of Money and Property 692,024 307,198 999,222 Other
Insurance refunds and dividends 51,290 51,290
Miscellaneous 29,182 29,182
Total Other 80,472 80,472
Total General Fund 11,036,223 1,584,238 12,620,461
Special Revenue/Capital Project Funds
T.U.T - Measure A 657,784 657,784
Street projects 73,064 73,064
Gas tax 17,790 201,227 219,017
Public safety (SLESF)+asset forfeiture 176,144 176,144
Total Revenues - Special Revenue
Funds 675,574 450,435 1,126,009
Total Revenues - General and
Special Revenue & Cap Proj Funds 11,711,797 2,034,673 13,746,470 Contributions to Capital Reserve
Contribution for projects and heavy eq (fds 19 and 22) $ (700,000) $ (700,000) Total Subject and Non-Subject Proceeds $ 11,011,797 $ 2,034,673 $ 13,046,470 Schedule A (continued)
The Notes to Proposition 4 Calculations is an Integral Part of this Schedule 5 129
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Schedule B
Appropriation Limit Calculation
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
A. Limit at June 30, 2024 $ 11,391,234
B. Adjustment factors supplied by the Department of Finance, report dated April, 2024 Per Capita Income Change for the fiscal year 2024-25, 3.62% Per Capital Income converted to a ratio 1.0362
Population change for the fiscal year 2024-25, -.13%
Population change converted to a ratio 0.9987
Calculation of Factor for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 1.0349
C. Annual increase (decrease) in Appropriation Limit 397,018 D. Other adjustments
E. Total adjustments 397,018
F. Limit at June 30, 2025 $ 11,788,252
The Notes to Proposition 4 Calculations is an Integral Part of this Schedule 6 130
CITY OF BISHOP
Notes to Proposition 4 Calculations
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Note 1: Summary of Significant Policies
A. Background
The voters of the State of California, in November 1979, passed Proposition 4, which added Article XIIIB to the State Constitution. This article establishes limits on the appropriations of proceeds of taxes. This report presents the calculation that the City of Bishop is required to make to conform to the provisions of this law.
B. Accounting Basis
The City of Bishop prepares the annual budget using a modified accrual basis of accounting. This method is in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; accordingly, the calculation included in this report has been prepared on the budgetary basis of accounting used by the City.
C. Proceeds/Non-Proceeds of Tax
The revenue for each governmental-type fund has been allocated between proceeds and non-proceeds of tax based on guidelines established by the office of the State Controller.
Note 2: Interest Allocation
Interest earned is required to be allocated between proceeds and non-proceeds of taxes. We performed the following calculation to make this allocation:
NonTotal Proceeds Proceeds
Total Subject Governmental Funds Revenue-Excluding Interest $13,046,470 $11,011,797 $ 2,034,673 Percentage 100.0% 83.74% 16.26%
Allocated Interest $ 812,298 $ 692,024 $ 120,274
Note 3: Population and Price Indexes
The State of California provides to each agency subject to the provisions of Article XIIIB the population information in conjunction with a change in the cost of living, or price factor for the applicable county. We used the factors made available as of April 2024, to present the 2024/25 fiscal year calculations presented in this report. 7 131
Agenda Item: 8.F
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: Finance
To: City Council
From: Ethan Aukee
Subject: Final Reports from the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Grant in Support Program Prepared On: October 24, 2025
Attachments: Bishop Area Climber's Coalition Final Report Bishop Little League Final Report
Bishop Museum and Historical Society Final Report
C5 Final Report
Calvary Baptist Church Final Report
Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center Final Report
Eastern Sierra Land Trust Final Report
Eastside Student Center Final Report (1)
Eastside Student Center Final Report (2)
Friends of the Inyo Final Report
Playhouse 395 Final Report
Sacred Rok Final Report
Sierra Roller Hockey League Final Report
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
Grantees are required to provide a final report for City Council review following completion of their grant project. During FY 2024-25, 16 grant agreements were executed and 15 grantees submitted project related expenses for reimbursement. Of the 15 grantees that submitted for reimbursement, 12 submitted a final report. The 3 grantees that have not submitted a final report have been contacted with a request to submit their report at their earliest convenience.
Analysis/Discussion:
Generally, public participation and grantee project completion/administrative follow-through increased year over year.
Economic Impacts:
The economic impacts of the FY 2024-25 Grant in Support Program are detailed in the individual final reports from each grantee.
Budget Impacts:
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There are no budgetary impacts relating to the review of the FY 2024-25 Grant in Support Program grantee final reports.
Legal Review:
Legal review is not necessary for this agenda item.
Recommended Action:
City Council to review the final reports from participating grantees.
Approved By: Ethan Aukee 11/4/2025
Approved By: Robin Picken 10/4/2025
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/6/2025
Approved By:
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Bishop Little League
Field 6 Scoreboard
A. Services Provided
With the grant funds, we purchased and installed a new scoreboard on Field 6, which serves as the primary field for our Junior League and high school baseball players. This improvement allowed us to host the Juniors All-Stars tournament in Bishop, creating opportunities for local youth to play at home while also bringing visiting teams and their families into the community. Our evaluation method focused on tracking field usage, team participation, and community attendance at games. Success was measured by the number of games and tournaments held on Field 6 since installation, as well as positive feedback from players, coaches, and families. The outcome has increased community engagement, enhanced player experience, and greater visibility for local youth sports, all of which contribute to a stronger sense of pride and connection in Bishop.
B. Project Goals
The project directly achieved the goals and objectives identified in our funding request by enhancing recreational opportunities for youth and supporting community events. Installing the new scoreboard on Field 6 created a safer, more functional, and competitive environment for Junior League and high school athletes, aligning with our objective to improve local sports facilities.
Additionally, the scoreboard allowed Bishop to successfully host the Juniors AllStars tournament, fulfilling our goal of attracting regional events that benefit both players and the broader community. By improving the quality of facilities, we not only supported youth development and teamwork but also strengthened community pride and economic activity through increased attendance at games.
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C. Number Served by Grant
The target population served through this project included local youth athletes, specifically Junior League players and high school baseball teams.
During the reporting period, approximately 52 Junior League players regularly used Field 6, along with the Bishop High School junior varsity and varsity baseball teams, which together include an additional 30–40 student athletes.
In total, more than 80 local youth directly benefited from the score board.
Beyond the players themselves, the project also served their families, coaches, visiting teams, and community spectators who attended games and tournaments, resulting in numerous community members and visitors engaging with and benefiting from the upgraded field during the season.
D. Total Expenditures
Grant funds were used to purchase and install a new electronic scoreboard on Field 6. Expenses included the scoreboard unit itself, mounting hardware needed for secure installation, and the electrical wiring and connections required to power and operate the system. Thankfully, additional costs, such as the support poles, professional installation services, including trenching and setting the poles, and running underground electrical lines, were donated by Rollins Electric and Carrillo Electric, which saved us thousands. Together, these expenses ensured that the scoreboard was safely installed, fully operational, and ready for long-term use by Junior League and high school baseball teams, as well as community tournaments hosted in Bishop.
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INVOICE
106 Max Hurt Drive
Murray KY 42071
Toll-Free: 1-800-323-7745
varsityscoreboards.com
BILL TO:
Bishop Little League
1630 South Valley View Dr Bishop, CA 93514
SHIP TO:
Daniel Burton
1630 south valley view dr
Bishop , CA 93514
760-920-8345
DETAILS
Created On: October 30, 2024
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20' x 8' BASEBALL SCOREBOARD
15" LED digits with Protective Shields
9 Inning Scoreboard
Ball, Strike, Out up to 9, Runs up to 99,
and Pitches up to 199
Galvanized steel cabinet with powder coat finish
Wireless remote control
5 - Year Limited Warranty
1 $10,665.00 $10,665.00
Subtotal: $10,665.00
Residential Shipping & Handling: $1,525.00
CA sales tax (7.75%) based off shipping address: $944.73 Total: $13,134.73
NOTES
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JACEY DAWSON, Sales Associate
[email protected]
TEL: 800.323.7745x104
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Bishop Museum & Historical Site dba Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site Textiles Touch All of Us
It was reported that the project would be deemed a success when the building renovation was completed. Due to certain transitions within the administration at the museum and a mishap with incorrect ordering of materials, the project has not yet been completed. With that said, we are currently working on gathering the appropriate materials for the ceiling and roof and after that portion is complete we will be able to move forward with redesigning the exhibits and re-opening the textile building to the visitors and community of Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site.
As of now, we have been able to accomplish the rehabilitation of interior areas that were in need of repair. The second goal, the ceiling, has not yet been completed as the incorrect materials were ordered. Therefore, we are now in the process of ascertaining the correct materials for a t-bar ceiling, previously thought to be a drop ceiling, for the textile building. The final goal is to provide the community of Bishop with stories, historical information, and collections of Inyo County residents and this goal will be complete once the ceiling and roof are completed and the collections are re-homed in the textile building.
The target population as described was visitors to the museum and the Bishop community.
This is still the target audience.
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The funds received were spent on paint for the interior of the textile building, wallpaper for the interior of the textile building, curtains for the windows, and other miscellaneous items needed to complete the proper renovations in the textile building. Invoices and an itemized cover letter have already been submitted to the City of Bishop for your convenience. 146
CITY OF BISHOP 2024-2025 GRANT IN SUPPORT
FINAL REPORT
Name of Organization: Eastern Sierra Artists DBA C5 Studios Community Arts Center Project Title: Art in Storefronts 2025
A. SERVICES PROVIDED -
Eastern Sierra Artists DBA C5 Studios Community Arts Center requested funding to support the annual “Art in Storefronts” project to beautify and enrich building storefronts in downtown Bishop that are neglected or vacant, with the intention of giving artists an opportunity to share their artwork with the community and to bring more art, aesthetic interest and charm to downtown Bishop.
This project, now in its third successful year, was launched to the general public through an interactive and inspiring Art Walk event on June 13th, 2025, with over 50 members of the community gathering and using a printed brochure and map to guide their movement around the downtown area to visit the art installations displayed within participating storefronts. The launch event was a great success, with many community members commenting that there is a great desire for more “Art Walk” - style events.
B. PROJECT GOALS:
Our primary goal within this project was to address the number of vacant or neglected buildings in downtown Bishop and the appearance and aesthetic of these empty storefronts.
Our objectives were:
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1. Provide opportunities for artists to display their work and share it with the community, and to support artists to make an income from their creative practice
2. To utilize and transform unused spaces or neglected storefronts
3. To create an exciting and vibrant Art Walk in downtown Bishop, including a brochure/map of the participating artist’s work
We are confident that our primary goal was reached, with a total of 10 storefront locations housing artwork created for this project, including some storefronts that we had worked with in previous years but also a number of new participating locations.
We reached all objectives, as detailed below:
1. We provided a unique creative opportunity for a total of 15 local artists (5 adults, 5 youth) to display their work and share it with the community. All the participating artists were paid for their participation, allowing us to continue the important work of ensuring that local artists can make an income from their creative practice. Participating artists have given us feedback about the value of this increased exposure of their work, and we are thrilled to share that two participating artists were offered a fairly lucrative creative commission because of the exposure that this project provided them. They are now working to create a bespoke art piece for a new business opening in town, which is an exciting project for them that will further support their professional development and portfolios. Our decision to use local artist Jenny Kane as the Project Coordinator for this project also provided an emerging local artist organizer and administrator a paid opportunity to get involved in this unique community project.
2. A total of 10 storefronts were transformed using art installations 148
3. A brochure was created that continues to be used by folks to guide their self-paced Art Walk in downtown Bishop. At C5 Studios we continue to share these brochures within interested visitors and local community members alike.
C. NUMBER SERVED BY THE GRANT:
The target population for this project in terms of audience was the general public, inclusive of both the local community and visiting members of the public. In terms of artist and business participation our target population was local artists of all ages and organizations/businesses in need of creative support to provide interesting and inspiring public art in their windows. We provided paid opportunities to 15 local artists, and partnered with 10 local storefront locations.
The Art Walk event launch was a great success with over 50 people in attendance. We printed 300 brochures which have all been used, prompting us to print more. We also recognize that there are many local community members who have enjoyed seeing the art in some locations, but have not followed the entire Art Walk. We have seen increased numbers of folks visiting our arts center to find out more about the project and installations and the participating artists.
We would estimate the total number of people served by the grant funds, including the general public who have visited some but perhaps not all locations to be over 5000.
D. TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
Of the funds awarded, a total of $5000 was spent on Artist Stipends for participating artists, with $1000 spent on Project Coordinator Jenny Kane in terms of project management. Of the remaining balance, $400 was used to cover administrative 149
expenses for C5 Studios, $300 was spent on space rental for hosting meetings and the launch event gathering at C5 Studios.
EXPENSES
Personnel
Artistic $5000 Artist Stipends
Project Management $1000 Project Coordinator Jenny Kane - project management, artist
liaison, brochure design
Project Expenses
Facility Rental $292.50 Use of space at C5 Studios for
artist info meetings and Art
Walk gathering
Printing $275.60 Printing of promotional
materials and brochures
Supplies $150.52 Refreshments for launch event
Contractual services $120 Window cleaning
Administrative expenses $560 Oversight of all aspects of the project - liaising with Project
Coordinator, payment of artists,
Scheduling, artist contracts,
budget management and
distribution of funds
TOTAL $7398.62
Please see attached invoices that were submitted to the City of Bishop along with all receipts on 5/27/2025 and 6/30/25.
E. ATTACHMENTS:
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Program Services Cost Description Attachment Total Spent Grant Amount Employee Costs 11/1/24 - 4/13/25
Forecasters
Costs for four avalanche forecasters to produce daily avalanche forecasts, to collect field observations essential to creating forecasts, and to conduct outreach. $95,919.50 $5,500.00 Admin Staff
Costs for staff to organize and deliver education events, create and distribute educational materials, coordinate partnerships with local organizations and agencies, facilitate community outreach, and maintain the website. $12,269.50 $1,000.00 $6,500.00
Other, Itemized Costs (Events, Advertising, Web Maintenance) Website
Costs include contract and payment to National Avalanche Center for website platform for avalanche advisory, hazard map, observations, and weather content for Bishop users. Additional costs may include contracts for website maintenance and updates. AAA Website Platform Invoice Bishop $2,550.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Total Grant Expenditures $7,500.00
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Nov 24 - Apr 25 Payroll Journal Summary - this shows total wages for all staff for this period. All staff work relates to the deliverables of this grant. 159
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Eastside Student Center, Grant In Support Report 2024 - 2025 Services Provided
The Eastside Student Center’s Line Street Lunch & Dinner Program provided free, nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming environment for 7th - 12th grade students in Bishop.
Three times a week we opened for High School Lunch, where students could enjoy delicious healthy meals for free in a comfortable environment. On Fridays, we hosted “Community Nights” where we prepared food, shared culinary traditions, and created a space for the students to enjoy a dinner with friends and peers. Students were able to drop in, enjoy healthy meals, connect with peers, and build meaningful relationships with trusted adult mentors. The program directly addressed two critical community needs: food insecurity and the lack of safe, supervised spaces for youth during out-of-school hours. By offering healthy meals, we ensured students had consistent access to nourishment even when free/reduced school lunches were unavailable. By providing a supportive space, we reduced risks associated with unsupervised time, while fostering belonging, resilience, and positive peer and mentor relationships. In total, the program reached an average of 20–40 students each week, with a majority of youth being from underserved and low-income backgrounds. Beyond providing meals, it created opportunities for mentorship, social connection, and positive youth development — strengthening both individual student outcomes and the broader community.
Anyone who steps foot in the Eastside Student Center during programming hours will see the incredible impact we have in the community. The students are happy, they play and laugh with each other, art is constantly being made, snacks and meals are devoured, and music flows from our piano. We evaluated our program on the following criteria:
● Participation: we saw consistent participation in the program serving 20-40 students per week and we had nearly 100 unique students that participated last year.
● Access to Nutrition: over the course of the school year students received hundreds of free nutritious meals they may would not have had access too otherwise ● Substance Abuse Prevention: by providing alternatives to risky behavior, and building positive relationship with adults we provided research based substance abuse prevention
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Project Goals
The Eastside Student Center’s Line Street Lunch & Dinner Program successfully met the goals outlined in our original funding application by providing consistent access to healthy meals, safe spaces, and positive relationships for high school students in Bishop.
Goal 1: Provide a Safe Space During Off-Campus Lunch Hours We provided free, nutritious meals three times a week during lunch hours and every Friday evening. On average, 20–40 students participated each week, ensuring that students had reliable access to healthy food even when school meals or home resources were limited.
Goal 2: Foster Strong Relationships with Trusted Adults:
The Eastside Student Center created a welcoming, substance-free, and youth-centered space for students to gather during unsupervised times. Staff observations and student feedback confirmed that participants felt safer, more supported, and more engaged in positive activities than they would have in unstructured settings.
Goal 3: Promote Positive Community Building
Each program day provided opportunities for youth to connect not only with peers but also with caring adult mentors. We averaged 5 - 9 mentorship activities a week, and 3-5 peer-peer led activities a week.
By consistently delivering on these objectives, the program provided both immediate impact (nutritious meals and safe supervision) and long-term benefits (youth empowerment, belonging, and resilience). In doing so, it fully achieved the goals described in our initial application and contributed to a healthier, more supportive community for Bishop youth.
Number Served by Grant
The Eastside Student Center High School Lunch & Dinner Program served students in 7th - 12th grade in Bishop, California, with a focus on youth who are most at risk of food insecurity, lack of safe supervision, and limited access to positive adult role models. A large proportion of participants are from low- and moderate-income households, and many are members of the Bishop Paiute Tribe or other Indigenous families in the community. Students experiencing poverty, unstable family environments, food insecurity, and higher exposure to substance use risk factors.Many participants lack consistent access to healthy meals outside of school hours and safe spaces during unsupervised lunch breaks or evenings
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We had a total of 93 unique enrolled students in our program, and approximately 30 additional students who did not complete full enrollment (and thus we have less data on).
Total Expenditures
Grant funds were used to purchase nutritious food and essential cooking supplies for the Line Street Lunch & Dinner Program. This included fresh ingredients, pantry staples, and prepared items needed to provide consistent, high-quality meals to students, as well as kitchen supplies and cookware. Through this funding, the Eastside Student Center was able to serve hundreds of free lunches and dinners to Bishop high school students, ensuring they had reliable access to healthy, balanced meals in a safe and welcoming environment. All receipts have been submitted in person. 167
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Friends of the Inyo - City of Bishop Grant in Support Final Report Grant Period: January 2nd, 2025 - June 30th, 2025
The goal of this project is to care for the lands of the Eastern Sierra through public engagement via volunteer opportunities, free interpretive programs, and trail maintenance projects. This work aims to support Eastern Sierra communities and their recreation-based economies by caring for public land resources and connecting community members to their public lands. Feedback from volunteers and partners, return participation, and the completion of planned projects strongly indicate that our goals are being either met or exceeded. Additionally, the early demand for 2025 wilderness work week projects and early engagement from FS staff show the growing need for our work.
Volunteer Events: We completed 10 volunteer stewardship events in the grant period. These events totalled 166 volunteers (including 25 youth volunteers) and 516 volunteer hours. These events were:
● 3 trail delineation and erosion prevention trailwork days at the Buttermilks, in collaboration with the Bishop Area Climbing Coalition and Bishop Climbing Rangers ● A native planting project for the Flash Foxy Women and Genderqueer Climbing Festival at the Buttermilks
● 2 days of fire ring and campsite restoration with students from the Athenian School in the Alabama Hills
● A morning of fire ring and campsite restoration in Mammoth with the Whitebark Institute ● A day of brushing and trail maintenance on Robinson Creek Trail with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
● 2 evenings of invasive plant removal at the Volcanic Tablelands, in collaboration with the Bishop Area Climbers Coalition
Trail Ambassadors: Five Trail Ambassadors were hired for the 2025 season, including three returning from the 2024 season and one long-time Inyo National Forest Wilderness Ranger who lost his position with the USFS due to DOGE cuts. The team started in late May and spent May and June training, getting to know their Ranger Districts, and planning their seasons.
Early-season training was coordinated with USFS partners. INF leadership has made it clear that the Trail Ambassador program, especially in light of USFS funding and staffing cuts, has been absolutely vital this year in maintaining a strong and knowledgeable presence on Eastern Sierra trails and providing high-quality visitor interaction and education.
Although Trail Ambassadors were only working for 1 month by the end of the grant reporting period, there are several qualitative indicators of their effectiveness in just a short span of time:
● 1,058 visitor interactions
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● 114 pounds of trash removed from public lands trails
● 43 fire rings naturalized
● 30 campsites naturalized
● 65 campsites maintained
● 49 logs removed from trails
● 103 miles of trail monitored and maintained
These metrics show the tangible impact that Trail Ambassadors have on keeping Eastern Sierra trails safe, high-quality, and enjoyable for locals and visitors alike.
Planning: Much of May and June is spent planning for the rest of the season. Trail Ambassadors spent time planning out, practicing, and advertising for their interpretive programs. These programs include forest ecology of the Ancient Bristlecones, nature-themed yoga, bear safety talks, edible and medicinal plant walks, and more. This planning resulted in 32 interpretive programs, reaching 445 individuals.
Youth Outreach: During the grant period, Friends of the Inyo hosted SnowSchool, an annual snow science education program that reached over 250 local 5th graders. We also collaborated with the Clark Foundation for their annual student trash clean-up event and organized Round Valley School’s Earth Day, in which we invited other conservation agencies and organizations to host an activity for rotating groups of students.
Media: We communicate projects and results via social media (Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky), our monthly newsletter, the Juniper, and our biannual publication, the Jeffrey Pine Journal. Our staff members also share results in several working group meetings, such as the Take Care Sierra meeting hosted by the Sierra Nevada Alliance, with representatives of relevant public agencies and non-profits.
Partners: The Forest Service remains our primary partner in all stewardship activities. Our partnerships with other local NPOs are increasing, evidenced by our new collaborations with the Climbing Rangers (managed by Sierra Forever), BACC, and Whitebark Institute to reach a wider volunteer pool and co-host volunteer projects. Other long-term partners include Mammoth Mountain, the American Alpine Club, Flash Foxy, the Athenian School, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the Bureau of Land Management, Eastern Sierra Land Trust, and Winter Wildlands Alliance.
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Challenges: The biggest challenge encountered during this project was limited USFS staffing.
This created delays in communication and program planning, and at times left Trail Ambassadors without clear direction. Staff currently working within the Forests are managing huge workloads and taking on additional responsibilities as colleagues depart due to staffing reductions and difficult working conditions. I have discussed this with Forest Service leadership, and plans are in place for next season to streamline communication and provide clearer guidance at the outset. This will ensure Trail Ambassadors are well-oriented to their ranger districts early on and able to operate independently while still meeting the needs and standards of the Forest.
Refinement: We would like to implement structured post-event feedback mechanisms to refine logistics and effectiveness. For example, it would be enlightening to get more feedback about what types of volunteer events the public is most interested in, and what types of topics they would most like to see covered during interpretive programs. 177
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The SRHL league consisted of 245 youth from the ages of 4 through 18 and over 20 adults that live in Inyo and Mono counties, with about 80% of the league residing within the City of Bishop.
Since SRHL's goalie gear was older than the recommended life span of 6 to 8 years, the new gear provides much needed protection for all players.
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Agenda Item: 8.G
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: Police
To: City Council
From: Nate Derr
Subject: Approval to Purchase Vehicle for Parking Enforcement Officer – Not to Exceed $50,000
Prepared On: November 5, 2025
Attachments: Toyota of Clovis Retail Pricing
Capistrano Valley Toyota Retail Pricing
Perry Motors Retail Pricing
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
The City recently created a part-time Parking Enforcement Officer position to improve parking management, enhance turnover in the downtown business district, and support overall community accessibility and safety. This position is administered under the Bishop Police Department.
The Parking Enforcement Officer currently does not have access to a suitable vehicle. Marked police patrol vehicles are designed and equipped for use by sworn personnel and are not appropriate or necessary for civilian parking enforcement operations. Additionally, assigning a marked patrol unit to a non-sworn position creates unnecessary confusion for the public and presents equipment, operational, and vehicle wear concerns.
Analysis/Discussion:
To effectively perform parking enforcement duties, the Parking Enforcement Officer requires a vehicle capable of:
Transporting cones, signage, and basic traffic control equipment.
Navigating downtown streets and City parking areas efficiently.
Presenting a professional, identifiable City presence without conveying that the operator is a sworn police officer.
Providing safe transportation for the employee in various weather and operational conditions.
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Because the PEO does not engage in emergency response or vehicle pursuit, a pursuit-rated police vehicle is unnecessary. Staff evaluated several options and determined that a small pickup truck best meets operational needs due to cargo capacity, maneuverability, lower operating costs, and visual differentiation from patrol vehicles.
Economic Impacts:
The purchase of this vehicle will be funded within the currently approved General Fund Police Department budget. No additional appropriation is required.
The Parking Enforcement Officer is expected to have positive economic benefits, including:
Revenue Generation: Parking citations, business district enforcement, and improved turnover will produce regular, ongoing revenue that offsets personnel and operating costs.
Enhanced Downtown Commerce: Consistent parking enforcement increases vehicle turnover, helping ensure that visitors and customers have parking access near businesses. This supports retail sales, restaurant traffic, and general downtown activity.
Support for Local Businesses: By reducing long-term parking in prime business district spaces, the City encourages active commercial use, benefiting business owners and strengthening the local economy.
Local Vendor Support: Purchasing the vehicle from Perry Motors keeps City spending local, supporting jobs and economic activity within Bishop.
In summary, the position and vehicle will not only pay for themselves over time but will contribute to improved business vitality and a more accessible, visitor-friendly downtown.
Budget Impacts:
The FY 2025-26 Budget contains a partial amount ($35,000.00) of the full capital expense approval needed to execute this transaction. The below listed budget adjustment is required to ensure that funds are appropriated for this purchase. The proposed adjustment is spending neutral, simply a reallocation of previously approved spending.
Three retail prices were gathered from licensed Toyota dealerships for competitive sourcing.
Perry Motors is the lowest of the three dealerships sourced. It's assumed that if the other two sourced dealerships offered any additional incentives to decrease the retail price, the savings would be offset by the costs associated with travel or towing to obtain the vehicle.
Proposed Budget Adjustment
001-020-52018 (Special Department Supplies) (10,000)
001-020-51025 (Retiree Health Insurance) (5,000)
001-020-56028 (Capital Equipment) 15,000
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds it complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the proposed budget adjustment and the 185
purchase of a vehicle for the Police Department’s newly established Parking Enforcement Officer position, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, from Perry Motors of Bishop, CA.
Approved By: Ethan Aukee 11/6/2025
Approved By: Robin Picken 11/6/2025
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/6/2025
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Agenda Item: 8.H
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: Public Works
To: City Council
From: Nora Gamino
Subject: Capital Equipment Replacement - Public Works Utility Truck Prepared On: November 5, 2025
Attachments: Bid Analysis
Capital Ford Quote
Diamond Ford Quote
Enterprise Quote
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
The City’s Public Works Department utilizes service trucks for water, sewer, and street maintenance activities. These trucks carry tools, materials, and equipment to job sites and are essential for daily operations, emergency response, and maintenance of City infrastructure.
The department currently operates an older F-550 flatbed, which has exceeded its useful life and is no longer reliable for field service work. The vehicle suffers from lighting failures, ongoing oil leaks, lack of four-wheel drive, and no snowplowing capabilities, creating both safety and operational limitations. Despite consistent maintenance, repair needs have increased significantly, and the vehicle frequently sits out of service.
A replacement is needed to ensure reliable field response capability, improve operator safety, and expand operational flexibility. The new service truck will include a service body for organized tool storage, a snowplow for winter operations, and a full lighting and safety package.
This item is included in Objective 3.6 of the City’s Strategic Plan.
Analysis/Discussion:
Staff identified the following key performance and safety requirements for the new utility service truck:
Four-wheel drive for snow access.
Service body with secure tool and equipment compartments.
Snowplow attachment capable of operating on narrower City streets.
Lighting and visibility package (strobes, beacons, and light bar) for safe day and night 194
operations.
F-350 class to allow maneuverability in alleys and tight work zones.
Public Works obtained quotes from three qualified suppliers offering trucks that met these specifications (Bid Analysis Attachment).
Bid Evaluation
Lowest Responsible Bid: Capital Ford submitted the lowest total bid ($89,506.91) and was the only dealer to include all taxes and fees in its price.
Vehicle Availability: The City did not specify a particular model year—only that the vehicle be readily available from dealer inventory (“on-lot”). Diamond Ford and Enterprise both had 2026 model-year trucks available and indicated they could transfer older model years upon request, though those would involve longer lead times. Capital Ford has a 2024 F-350 available immediately, meeting the City’s preference for rapid delivery.
Cab Configuration: Diamond Ford’s super cab configuration was offered because that was the only service truck available on their lot at the time of inquiry. The City’s operational preference is for a single cab to maintain maneuverability in alleys and tight work areas.
Specifications Compliance: All bids met the required service body, lighting, and snowplow specifications. Capital Ford’s proposed Knapheide service body and Boss VPlow are standard, proven configurations with strong manufacturer support.
Cost Comparison: The Capital Ford proposal represents a savings of approximately $4,500 to $5,200 compared to the other options.
Based on total cost, specification compliance, and immediate availability, Capital Ford provides the best overall value to the City.
Economic Impacts:
None.
Budget Impacts:
This item is included within the FY 2025-26 Budget. The total expense will be split evenly between the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, and the Water Fund.
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
City Council consideration to approve the purchase of a new 2024 Ford F-350 Gas Service Truck from Capital Ford, Carson City, Nevada, in an amount not to exceed $89,506.91 (including taxes and fees) and authorize the Public Works Director to sign the purchase order.
Approved By: Ethan Aukee 11/6/2025
Approved By: Robin Picken 11/6/2025
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/6/2025
Approved By:
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PW Utility Truck
Bid Analysis
Bidder Total Bid Taxes & Fees Included Model / Year Cab Type Service Body Snow Plow Lighting Package Capital Ford $89,506.91 Yes 2024 F-350 Single Cab Knapheide 8’ Boss V-Plow IncludedDiamond Ford $94,000.00 No 2026 F-350 Super Cab Royal Snow-Way 8’ V-Plow IncludedEnterprise Fleet Management 94,179.42 $ No 2026 F-350 Regular Cab Harbor 8’ Phenix V-Plow Included 11/5/2025
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From: Hector Martinez
To: Nora Gamino
Subject: Fw: [External] Updated Quote - F-350
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:57:30 PM
Attachments: Bishop Snow.pdf
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From: Diamond Ford <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2025 2:58:33 PM
To: Hector Martinez <[email protected]>
Subject: [External] Updated Quote - F-350
Good afternoon Hector,
Here is the updated quote with everything. I do not have a regular cab ready to go at the moment, so I did send this quote to you as a super cab (small rear seat access with the suicide doors). I will try to stay competitive with the price though.
This build would be 96,546 in this configuration. I'll get it done for you guys at 94k. Pretty much the same price as a regular cab.
Attached is the exact build and invoice for the truck.
VIN# 1FD8X3FN2TEC93700 --- 2026 F-350
Hope this helps!
Brian Miller
Diamond Ford
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Snow Plow Model 29VHD-8'-6" S2
Print date: 10/31/2025
Your Vehicle Configuration
Make: Ford
Model: F350 Super Duty
Year: 2025
Cab: Super
Engine: 7.3L
Wheel Base: 164
Drive Train: 4X4
FGAWR: 5950
GVWR: 11300
Rear Wheel: SRW with 18" All-Season Tires
Bed: 8'
Trim Pkg: *
Headlamp: All Vehicles - ESS - 99101399
Application Notes - 2025 Ford F350 Super Duty on Sno-Way 29VHD-8'-6" S2 - May require major modifications to the air dam and /or fascia. - For easier installation of the ESS kit, a 99101394 Interface Kit can be purchased. Click here to see the Installation Manual. - If installing VMK with Serial Number 1240A201054 or earlier, click here for the latest manual. See TSB 22-04-26A for details.
This 'What Plow Fits My Truck' guide is for reference only. Calculations and fitment notes are based on the best information available for vehicle geometry, curb weights, and axle ratings. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure the vehicle's FGAWR, RGAWR, & GVWR are not exceeded. Some vehicles may require suspension aids to maintain good ground clearance.
Click here to download the full Sno-Way Statement Regarding the Installation of Snow Plow.
Application Part Specifications for
2025 Ford F350 Super Duty
Power Pack Choice - Select One Down Pressure 99101409
Blade Assembly Choices 8'6" Steel Flared Wing 99101298
Control Choice - Select One Wired ProControl**II Plus 99101397 Wireless ProControl**II Plus 99101398
Subframe Vehicle Mount Kit 99101240
Vehicle Center Member 99100891
Headlamp Choice Headlamp All Vehicles - ESS - 99101399
Snow Plow Interface Module Kit SPIM kit N/A
Accessory Options - Select Any or All E-Z Fit** Deflector 99100999 Stainless Steel Skin Kit 99101489
Shoe Kit 96113394
Smart Sight** 99101449
Smart Flash** 99101450
Sno-Way Plow Parka 99101213
Rubber Deflector 99101436
Curb Guard 99101485
Poly Caster Wheel Kit 99101486
Emergency Plow Parts Kit 99101252
**This is a Trademarked term of Sno-Way, Intl.
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Snow Plow Model 29VHD-8'-6" S2
29VHD-8'-6" S2 Plow Specifications
Model Name: 29VHD-8'-6" S2
Blade Width: 95"(vee) 102"(straight)
Blade Height: Center 29", Outer 36-1/2"
Weight Steel: 840 lbs.
Cutting Edge: 1/2" x 6" Proprietary Steel
Verticaldiagonal Ribs: 6/0
Trip Springs: 2
Plow Shoes: Optional
Shock Killer: Standard
Paint Triple Coat Protection: Standard
Plow Lights: ESS® LED Thermose...
Flexforce Frame: Standard
Down Pressure Hydraulic S... Standard
Wireless Pro-control: Optional
Mount System: Drive In
*Weight does not include weight of Subframe.
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Prepared For: City of Bishop Date 10/08/2025
Ellsworth, Josh AE/AM JDD/AGE
Unit #
Year 2026 Make Ford Model F-350 Chassis
Series XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 145 in. WB SRW
Vehicle Order Type Ordered Term 60 State CA Customer# 587091 $ 94,179.42 Capitalized Price of Vehicle1
$0.00 * Sales Tax 0.0000% State CA
$ 1,288.83 * Initial License Fee
$ 0.00 Registration Fee
$ 560.00 Other: (See Page 2)
$ 94,734.68 * Capitalized Price Reduction
$ 0.00 Gain Applied From Prior Unit
$ 0.00 * Security Deposit
$8,333.03 * Taxes
All language and acknowledgments contained in the signed quote apply to all vehicles that are ordered under this signed quote.
Order Information
Driver Name
Exterior Color (0 P) Oxford White
Interior Color Medium Dark Slate w/HD Vinyl 40/20/40 Split B Lic. Plate Type Exempt
GVWR 0
$ 4.74 Total Capitalized Amount (Delivered Price)
$ 0.07 Depreciation Reserve @ 1.5000%
$ 97.13 Monthly Lease Charge (Based on Interest Rate - Subject to a Floor) 2 $ 97.20 Total Monthly Rental Excluding Additional Services Additional Fleet Management
Master Policy Enrollment Fees
$ 0.00 Commercial Automobile Liability Enrollment
Liability Limit $0.00
$ 0.00 Physical Damage Management Comp/Coll Deductible 0 / 0 $ 0.00 Full Maintenance Program 3 Contract Miles 0 OverMileage Charge $ 0.0720 Per Mile Incl: # Brake Sets (1 set = 1 Axle) 0 # Tires 0 Loaner Vehicle Not Included $ 0.00 Additional Services SubTotal
$ 8.51 Tax 8.7500% State CA
$ 105.71 Total Monthly Rental Including Additional Services $ 0.54 Reduced Book Value at 60 Months
$ 400.00 Service Charge Due at Lease Termination
Quote based on estimated annual mileage of 10,000
(Current market and vehicle conditions may also affect value of vehicle) (Quote is Subject to Customer's Credit Approval)
Notes
Enterprise FM Trust will be the owner of the vehicle covered by this Quote. Enterprise FM Trust (not Enterprise Fleet Management) will be the Lessor of such vehicle under the Master Open - End (Equity) Lease Agreement and shall have all rights and obligations of the Lessor under the Master Open - End (Equity) Lease Agreement with respect to such vehicle.
Lessee must maintain insurance coverage on the vehicle as set forth in Section 11 of the Master Open-End (Equity) Lease Agreement until the vehicle is sold.
ALL TAX AND LICENSE FEES TO BE BILLED TO LESSEE AS THEY OCCUR.
Lessee hereby authorizes this vehicle order, and agrees to lease the vehicle on the terms set forth herein and in the Master Equity Lease Agreement. In the event Lessee fails or refuses to accept delivery of the ordered vehicle, Lessee agrees that Lessor shall have the right to collect damages, including, but not limited to, a $500 disposal fee, interest incurred, and loss of value.
LESSEE City of Bishop
BY TITLE DATE
* INDICATES ITEMS TO BE BILLED ON DELIVERY.
1 Capitalized price of vehicle may be adjusted to reflect final manufacturer's invoice, plus a pre delivery interest charge. Lessee hereby assigns to Lessor any manufacturer rebates and/or manufacturer incentives intended for the Lessee, which rebates and/or incentives have been used by Lessor to reduce the capitalized price of the vehicle. 2 Monthly lease charge will be adjusted to reflect the interest rate on the delivery date (subject to a floor). 3 The inclusion herein of references to maintenance fees/services are solely for the administrative convenience of Lessee. Notwithstanding the inclusion of such references in this [Invoice/Schedule/Quote], all such maintenance services are to be performed by Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., and all such maintenance fees are payable by Lessee solely for the account of Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., pursuant to that certain separate [Maintenance Agreement] entered into by and between Lessee and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.; provided that such maintenance fees are being billed by Enterprise FM Trust, and are payable at the direction of Enterprise FM Trust, solely as an authorized agent for collection on behalf of Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
Open-End (Equity) Lease Rate Quote Quote No: 9312313
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Aftermarket Equipment Total
Description (B)illed or (C)apped Price
Snow Plow - Phenix Quote TQ52696 (AME Quote: TQ52696) C $ 18,071.42 Cab Protector - Harbor Quote SQ102794 (AME Quote: SQ102794) C $ 0.00 Service/Utility - Harbor Quote SQ102794 (AME Quote: SQ102794) C $ 16,246.98 Strobe Lights - Strongs Truck and Van quote 77227 (AME Quote: 77227) C $ 4,358.02 Receiver Hitch - Harbor Quote SQ102794 (AME Quote: SQ102794) C $ 0.00 Material/Pipe Rack - Harbor Quote SQ102794 (AME Quote: SQ102794) C $ 0.00 Spray In Bedliner - Harbor Quote SQ102794 (AME Quote: SQ102794) C $ 0.00 Total Aftermarket Equipment Billed $ 0.00
Total Aftermarket Equipment Capitalized $ 38,676.42
Aftermarket Equipment Total $ 38,676.42
Other Totals
Description (B)illed or (C)apped Price
Initial Administration Fee C $ 60.00
Courtesy Delivery Fee C $ 500.00
Total Other Charges Billed $ 0.00
Total Other Charges Capitalized $ 560.00
Other Charges Total $ 560.00
Open-End (Equity) Lease Rate Quote Quote No: 9312313
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VEHICLE INFORMATION:
2026 Ford F-350 Chassis XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 145 in. WB SRW - US Series ID: F3F
Pricing Summary:
INVOICE MSRP
Base Vehicle $51,338 $54,040.00
Total Options $2,070.00 $2,275.00
Destination Charge $2,595.00 $2,595.00
Total Price
SELECTED COLOR:
Exterior: Z1-(0 P) Oxford White
Interior: AS-Medium Dark Slate w/HD Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat SELECTED OPTIONS:
CODE DESCRIPTION INVOICE MSRP
145WB 145" Wheelbase STD STD
153 Front License Plate Bracket NC NC
18B Platform Running Boards $291.00 $320.00
425 50-State Emissions System STD STD
43C 120V/400W Outlet $205.00 $225.00
44G Transmission: TorqShift 10-Speed Automatic Included Included 473 Snow Plow Prep Package $319.00 $350.00
512 Spare Tire & Wheel $319.00 $350.00
52B Trailer Brake Controller $273.00 $300.00
61J 3-Ton Mechanical Jack Included Included
630A Order Code 630A NC NC
64F Wheels: 18" Argent Painted Steel Included Included
67B 410 Amp Dual Alternators $195.00 $215.00
86M Dual 68 AH/65 AGM Battery Included Included
872 Rear View Camera & Prep Kit $468.00 $515.00
99N Engine: 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas Included Included A HD Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Included Included
AS_03 Medium Dark Slate w/HD Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat NC NC FCP1 Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Included) Included Included PAINT Monotone Paint Application STD STD
STDGV GVWR: 10,900 Lb Payload Package Included Included STDRD Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/MP3 Player Included Included SYNC4 SYNC 4 Communication & Entertainment System Included Included TCH Tires: LT275/65Rx18E BSW A/S Included Included
WARANT Fleet Customer Powertrain Limited Warranty NC NC X4M Electronic-Locking w/4.30 Axle Ratio Included Included Z1_01 (0 P) Oxford White NC NC
$56,003.00 $58,910.00
Open-End (Equity) Lease Rate Quote Quote No: 9312313
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CONFIGURED FEATURES:
Body Exterior Features:
Number Of Doors 2
Driver And Passenger Mirror: power remote heated manual folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator Convex Driver Mirror: convex driver and passenger mirror Mirror Type: manual extendable trailer mirrors
Running Boards: running boards
Door Handles: black
Front And Rear Bumpers: black front and rear bumpers with black rub strip Front Tow Hooks: 2 front tow hooks
Front License Plate Bracket: front license plate bracket Body Material: aluminum body material
: trailering with harness, brake controller
Grille: black grille
Upfitter Switches: upfitter switches
Convenience Features:
Air Conditioning manual air conditioning
Air Filter: air filter
Cruise Control: cruise control with steering wheel controls Power Windows: power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down Remote Keyless Entry: yes remote keyless entry
Illuminated Entry: illuminated entry
Integrated Key Remote: integrated key/remote
Auto Locking: auto-locking doors
Steering Wheel: steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping Day-Night Rearview Mirror: day-night rearview mirror
Emergency SOS: SYNC 4 911 Assist emergency communication system Front Cupholder: front cupholder
Overhead Console: full overhead console with storage
Glove Box: illuminated locking glove box
Dashboard Storage: dashboard storage
IP Storage: covered bin instrument-panel storage
Retained Accessory Power: retained accessory power
Power Accessory Outlet: 2 12V DC power outlets
AC Power Outlet: 1 interior 120V AC power outlet
Entertainment Features:
radio AM/FM stereo with seek-scan
Voice Activated Radio: voice activated radio
Speed Sensitive Volume: speed-sensitive volume
Steering Wheel Radio Controls: steering-wheel mounted audio controls Speakers: 4 speakers
Internet Access: FordPass Connect 5G internet access
1st Row LCD: 2 1st row LCD monitor
Wireless Connectivity: wireless phone connectivity
Antenna: fixed antenna
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features:
Headlamp Type delay-off reflector halogen headlamps
Cab Clearance Lights: cab clearance lights
Front Wipers: variable intermittent wipers
Tinted Windows: light-tinted windows
Dome Light: dome light with fade
Front Reading Lights: front reading lights
Variable IP Lighting: variable instrument panel lighting Display Type: digital/analog appearance
Tachometer: tachometer
Compass: compass
Exterior Temp: outside-temperature display
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Low Tire Pressure Warning: tire specific low-tire-pressure warning Trip Computer: trip computer
Trip Odometer: trip odometer
Lane Departure Warning: lane departure
Forward Collision Alert: forward collision
Oil Pressure Gauge: oil pressure gauge
Water Temp Gauge: water temp. gauge
Transmission Oil Temp Gauge: transmission oil temp. gauge Engine Hour Meter: engine hour meter
Clock: digital clock
Systems Monitor: driver information centre
Rear Vision Camera: rear vision camera
Oil Pressure Warning: oil-pressure warning
Water Temp Warning: water-temp. warning
Battery Warning: battery warning
Lights On Warning: lights-on warning
Key in Ignition Warning: key-in-ignition warning
Low Fuel Warning: low-fuel warning
Door Ajar Warning: door-ajar warning
Brake Fluid Warning: brake-fluid warning
Safety And Security:
ABS four-wheel ABS brakes
Number of ABS Channels: 4 ABS channels
Brake Assistance: brake assist
Brake Type: four-wheel disc brakes
Vented Disc Brakes: front and rear ventilated disc brakes Daytime Running Lights: daytime running lights
Spare Tire Type: full-size spare tire
Spare Tire Mount: spare tire mounted frame mounted
Driver Front Impact Airbag: driver and passenger front-impact airbags Driver Side Airbag: seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags Overhead Airbag: Safety Canopy System curtain 1st row overhead airbag Height Adjustable Seatbelts: height adjustable front seatbelts Side Impact Bars: side-impact bars
Perimeter Under Vehicle Lights: remote activated perimeter/approach lights Ignition Disable: SecuriLock immobilizer
Security System: security system Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) Panic Alarm: panic alarm
Electronic Stability: AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control electronic stability stability control with anti-rollover Traction Control: ABS and driveline traction control
Front and Rear Headrests: manual adjustable front head restraints Seats And Trim:
Seating Capacity max. seating capacity of 3
Front Bucket Seats: front split-bench 40-20-40 seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments: 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments Reclining Driver Seat: manual reclining driver and passenger seats Driver Lumbar: manual driver and passenger lumbar support Driver Fore/Aft: manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment Front Centre Armrest Storage: front centre armrest with storage Leather Upholstery: vinyl front seat upholstery
Headliner Material: full cloth headliner
Floor Covering: full vinyl/rubber floor covering
Shift Knob Trim: urethane shift knob
Interior Accents: chrome interior accents
Standard Engine:
Engine 335-hp, 7.3-liter V-8 (regular gas)
Standard Transmission:
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Agenda Item: 9.A
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: Planning
To: City Council
From: Ana Budnyk
Subject: Workshop #3: Presentation and Discussion on the Key Findings from the Regional Housing Needs Study.
Prepared On: November 5, 2025
Attachments: Housing Needs Study Workshop 3 - Bishop
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
The City of Bishop, Inyo County, Town of Mammoth Lakes, and Mono County have partnered to complete a Regional Housing Needs Assessment and Housing Action Plan (Report). The goal of the Report is to develop a clearer understanding of the Eastern Sierra’s current housing needs and to guide future housing policies and investment decisions across jurisdictions and locally.
Work on the Report began in January 2025 and has included two public workshops, an extensive resident and employer survey, key stakeholder interviews, and an in-depth analysis of available data sources (including Census, USPS, and regional employment data).
Analysis/Discussion:
The Housing Needs Assessment phase is largely complete, and the consultant is preparing the final report. This presentation will summarize the preliminary key findings at both the regional and local (City of Bishop) levels.
The presentation will cover the following topic areas:
1. Socioeconomic trends
2. Housing market conditions
3. Employee–employer survey results
4. Housing needs model output
The final Housing Needs Assessment and Action Plan will be presented to the City Council for 207
formal acceptance in early 2026.
Economic Impacts:
Strategic Planning Objective 2.1
Budget Impacts:
There are no budget impacts at this time.
Legal Review:
None.
Recommended Action:
Receive a presentation on the key findings from the Regional Housing Needs Study. This is an informational item only. The City Council may discuss and ask questions of the consultant, BAE Urban Economics, and City staff.
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/6/2025
Approved By:
Approved By:
Approved By:
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bae urban economics
HOUSING NEEDS STUDY
FOR THE EASTERN SIERRA
City of Bishop
November 10, 2025
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AGENDA
1. Purpose and Approach
2. Summary of Key findings
a. Socioeconomic Trends
b. Housing Market Conditions
c. Employee-Employer Surveys
d. Housing Needs Model Outputs
3. Next Steps - Planning for Action
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COLLECTIVE HOUSING
COMMITTEE (CHC)
Contact List
escog.ca.gov/housing-needs
Regional coalition of local governments
Eastern Sierra Council of Gov’ts – Elaine Kabala
Mono County – Sandra Moberly
Town of Mammoth Lakes – Nolan Bobroff
Inyo County – Meaghan McCamman
City of Bishop – Anastasiia Budnyk
Supported by two consulting firms
SMR Development – Shellan Rodriguez
BAE Urban Economics – Aaron Nousaine
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APPROACH
Phase 1 – Needs Assessment
Assess housing needs using data, analysis and outreach
Evaluate and validate the available data
Administer resident/employee and employer surveys
Prepare quantitative housing needs model
Confirm/present key findings through outreach
Phase 2 – Action Planning
Confirm/present key findings through outreach
Strategically identify policies, programs, and actions
We Are here!
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PRELIMINARY FINDINGS
Study Area
Socioeconomic Trends
Market Conditions
Survey Results
Housing Needs Model
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EASTERN SIERRA
REGION
Eastern Sierra Region includes Inyo County Mono County Two incorporated places City of Bishop Town of Mammoth Lakes Census Designated Places Inyo County – 18 Mono County - 10 Federally Recognized Tribes Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley Bishop Tribe Timbi-Sha Shoshone Tribe For Independence Community of Paiute Lone Pine Bridgeport Indian Colony Benton Paiute Reservation 214
POPULATION AND
HOUSEHOLDS
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Census 2010 (Tables P1, P17, P42, and H3); Decennial Census 2020 (Tables P1, P5, and H1); California Department of Finance 2020 and 2024 (Table E-5); BAE 2025.
Total Population, 2024 -13%
-2%
-7%
3%
-15% -5% 5% 15%
Town of
Mammoth Lakes
City of Bishop
Mono County
Inyo County
-9%
0%
-5%
0%
-15% -5% 5% 15%
Town of
Mammoth Lakes
City of Bishop
Mono County
Inyo County
Population % Change, 2010 to 2020
Households % Change, 2010 to 2020
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
Mono County Inyo County
5,751
15,008
7,110
3,848
Unincorporated Area Incorporated City/Town
12,861
18,856
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POPULATION FORECAST
Sources: California Department of Finance, Report P-2A: Total Population Projections, 2020-2070, California Counties, 2023 Baseline; BAE 2025.
Population Change, 2025 to 2035
Population % Change, 2025 to 2035
• California Department of Finance (DOF)
forecasts modest population growth statewide
• Both Inyo and Mono Counties are projected to
lose population over the next decade
• Inyo County projected to lose around 55 people
per year on average; 104 in Mono County
• The more rapid population loss in Mono County is
current interpreted to be driven by cost of living
• What is driving differences between counties?
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
INYO MONO
-1.5%
-1.0%
-0.5%
0.0%
INYO MONO
• Housing availability, affordability, and condition…
• Other related quality of life considerations
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CHANGE IN HOUSEHOLD
TENURE
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Census 2010 and 2020 (Tables H16 and H12); American Community Survey 2019-2023 (Table B25009); BAE, 2025.
Change in Household Tenure, ‘10 to ‘20
• Before 2020, Mono County lost both
renters and owners (more renters)
• The data indicate a possible influx of new
resident home buyers in more recent years
• The region continued to lose renters
• What effect did the pandemic have?
• Are renters shifting into the ownership
market or are buyers from elsewhere?
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51 (191) (183)
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(200)
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(100)
(50)
0 50
100
Mammoth
Lakes Mono County Bishop Inyo County
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
447 591 470
195
(506)
(838)
(182) (321)
(1,000)
(500)
0 500
1,000
Mammoth
Lakes Mono County Bishop Inyo County
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Change in Household Tenure, ‘10 to ‘19-’23
• Influx of new demand, mostly higher-income…
• An influx of wealth appears a main drive…
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MIGRATION PATTERNS
(MONO ONLY)
Sources: U.S. Postal Service, National Change of Address; BAE, 2023.
Change of Address Requests, In/Out, ‘19 to ‘22
• The United States Postal Service (USPS) tracks
data on change of address request
• Data for 2019-2022 were collected as part of the
Mammoth/Mono County short-term rental study
• Data for Inyo County are currently unavailable
• Shows large increase in relocation activity in 2020
through 2022 with a net loss of residents
• Data for Mammoth shows similar trend
Change of Address Requests, Net, ‘19 to ’22
(4,000)
(3,000)
(2,000)
(1,000)
0 1,000
2,000
3,000
2019 2020 2021 2022
1,079
2,479 2,025 1,828
(1,305)
(2,734) (2,830) (3,196)
Moves In Moves Out
(1,500)
(1,000)
(500)
0 2019 2020 2021 2022
(226) (255)
(805)
(1,368)
• While unclear exactly who’s going in/out, this data
suggests notable population/household turnover.
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COMMUTE FLOWS,
’17 - 21
Mono County
Inyo County
915 6,285 955
Workers
Commuting In
People that live and
work in Mono County
Workers
Commuting Out
1,540 7,335 825
Workers
Commuting In
People that live and
work in Inyo County
Workers
Commuting Out
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP), 2017- 2021; BAE, 2025.
570
Mono To Inyo
545
Inyo To Mono
• Limited in/out commuting to/from
the Eastern Sierra Region
• 500-600 workers cross commute
between Inyo and Mono counties
• Only 5% of Mono workers and
11% of Inyo workers commute in
from outside the Region
• This emphasizes the region’s
reliance on a resident workforce
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HOUSING UNIT CHARACTERISTICS, 2019 TO 2023
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 (Table B25024); BAE, 2025. 64%
48%
48%
39%
11%
45%
37%
58%
25%
6%
15%
3%
Inyo County
Mono County
Bishop
Mammoth Lakes
Single-Family Multifamily Mobile Home/Other (a)
Share of Total Housing Units
(a) Includes boats, RVs, vans, or any other non-traditional residences. 220
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census (Tables H5, H12, and H16); American Community Survey 2019-2023 (Tables B25004 and B25009); BAE, 2025.
HOUSING VACANCY
8,046
5,474
1,423
8,115
Inyo
County
Mono
County
# of Occupied Units
# of Vacant Units
Vacancy, 2020
59.7%
15.0%
221
Sources: American Community Survey 2019
-2023 (Tables B25004 and B25009);
BAE, 2025.
SEASONAL VACANCY
Seasonally Vacant Units, 2019 - 2023
60%
3%
51%
8%
Mammoth
Lakes
Bishop Mono
County
Inyo
County
% of Total Units
222
Sources: Listsource, 2025; BAE, 2025.
HOME SALES, 2024
223
• BAE collected data from
conversations with
property managers,
rental listings, and local
newspapers between
January to April 2025.
MARKET RATE RENT,
2025
Average Market Rate Rent, 2025
Weighted by Unit Size
Geography Studio 1-BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR Weighted
Average
Rent (b)
Uninc. Mono
County (a) $1,498 $1,650 $3,100 (a) $2,441
Mammoth
Lakes $1,400 $2,800 $3,500 $3,500 $5,000 $3,273
Uninc. Inyo
County (a) (a) $1,950 $2,125 (a) $2,055
Bishop $1,500 $1,800 $2,100 $2,400 (a) $2,106
Sources: American Community Survey 2019-2023 (Table B25042); Zillow.com, Local Property Managers, The Sheet News, The Mammoth Times, Inyo Register, The Sierra Reader, BAE, 2025.
(a) Data insufficient to evaluate market rate rent.
(b) Average rent weighted by the number of units of each unit type. 224
• Published by the California Department
of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) based on data
from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD).
Statutory Income Limits • Refers to the income needed to afford market rate housing.
• Developed by BAE.
Achievable Income Limits
• Income limits refer to
gross annual household
income as a percentage
of the area median
income adjusted by
household size.
• The area median income
(AMI) is based a seven
county region including:
INCOME LIMITS • Alpine • Amador • Calaveras • Inyo County • Mono County • Tuolumne 225
STATUTORY AND ACHIEVABLE INCOME LIMITS,
INYO COUNTY, 2025
(a) As published by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). (b) Based on the income needed to afford a median priced housing unit. A household must earn 120 percent of AMI to afford market rate rental housing in unincorporated Inyo County and the City of Bishop. To purchase the median priced home, a household would need to earn 120 percent of AMI in unincorporated Inyo County or 200 percent of AMI in the greater Bishop area.
Sources: California Department of Housing and Community Development, 2024; BAE, 2025.
HCD Income Limits (a) 1 2 3 4 5
Acutely Low -Income (15% MFI) $10,200 $11,700 $13,150 $14,600 $15,750 Extremely Low -Income (30% MFI) $20,200 $23,050 $26,650 $32,150 $37,650 Very Low -Income (50% MFI) $33,600 $38,400 $43,200 $48,000 $51,850 Low -Income (80% MFI) $53,750 $61,400 $69,100 $76,750 $82,900 Median Income (100% MFI) $68,050 $77,750 $87,500 $97,200 $105,000 Moderate-Income (120% MFI) $81,650 $93,300 $105,000 $116,650 $126,000 Achievable Income Limits (b)
150% MFI $102,075 $116,625 $131,250 $145,800 $157,500
200% MFI $136,100 $155,500 $175,000 $194,400 $210,000
250% MFI $170,125 $194,375 $218,750 $243,000 $262,500
300% MFI $204,150 $233,250 $262,500 $291,600 $315,000
350% MFI $238,175 $272,125 $306,250 $340,200 $367,500
Inyo County (Median Income $97,200)
Number of People per Household
Market Rate Rental
Market Rate For-Sale,
Bishop Area
Market Rate For-Sale,
Uninc. Inyo County
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SURVEYS RESULTS Resident-Workforce
Employers
227
SURVEY OUTREACH
• Administered June 2 – Aug 15
• English and Spanish language • Outreach Channels • Press release • Email invitations • Social media posts • Newspaper ads • Hard-copy flyers • Hard-copy mailers • Community partner outreach 228
RESPONSE SUMMARY
• Reasonable response rate (min 3-10% target)
• 6.1% of regional households
• 5.0% of Inyo County households
• 7.7% of Mono County households
• Representation across city/town and uninc. areas
• See figure on next slide
• Under representation among Spanish language
speakers and Native American tribal members
Survey Cohort Respondents
Resident-Workforce
Survey 993
Primary Residents 949
Local Workers 833
In-Commuters 22
Employer Survey 196
Sources: BAE, 2025.
Response Summary
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RESPONDENT LOCATION
Sources: BAE, 2025.
0 50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Big Pine
Bishop - City Limits
Bishop Area
– Outside
…
Meadow Creek
Mustang Mesa
Bishop Paiute Reservation
Wilkerson
Cartago
Charleston View
Darwin
Furnace Creek
Homewood Canyon
Independence
Keeler
Lone Pine
Olancha
Pearsonville
Round Valley
Shoshone
Starlight
Tecopa
Trona
Valley Wells
Aspen Springs
Benton
Bridgeport
Chalfant/White Mountain…
Coleville
Crowley Lake
June Lake
Lee Vining
Mammoth Lakes
– Town
…
Mammoth Lakes
– Outside
…
McGee Creek
Mono City
Paradise
Sunny Slopes
Swall Meadows
Topaz
Twin Lakes
Virginia Lakes
Walker
Work Location Live Location
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WORKER RESPONDENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
• ~33% have more than one job; 7% have 3 or more
• 90% of worker respondents are full-time
• ~70% are generally satisfied with their current housing • 34% are actively looking for a new place to live
• 35% are (very) concerned to finding housing
• 53% are overpaying for housing; 13% pay 50% of income Sources: BAE, 2025.
5%
8%
12%
13%
13%
17%
18%
21%
22%
38%
0% 20% 40%
Became
unhoused/homeless
Lived in a nontraditional space…
Lived out of a
car/van/RV
Was forced to move
further away from…
Moved in with a friend
or family member
Took in additional room
mates to help afford…
Moved multiple times in
a short amount of time
Took on a second/third
job to help pay…
Had to give up other
necessities, or not…
None of the above
Have you experienced any of…?
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• General affordability
• Good build quality/condition
• Allows pets/pet friendly
• Yard/outdoor space
• Enclosed garage/storage
• In-unit washer/dryer hookups
WORKER RESPONDENTS
PREFERENCES
• In general worker households would prefer to:
• Own their home (90%) versus rent (10%)
• Live in a single-family home, apartment, duplex/triplex, or mobile home • Live within easy driving distance to Mammoth or Bishop • Things that worker households want in a home are:
• Things that worker households want in a neighborhood are:
0 200 400 600 800
Dormitory housing
Independent senior
housing
RV, camper, van, car
Accessory dwelling
unit (ADU)/in-law unit
Mobile home
Duplex, triplex, or
fourplex
Apartment or
Condominium
Single family
home/cabin
Select the top three housing types that
you most prefer to live in.
• Save/attractive area
• Access to public open space
• Proximity to jobs/employment
• Mostly full-time residents
• Large lots (1/4 acre or more)
• Walkable to restaurants/shops
Sources: BAE, 2025.
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EMPLOYER RESPONDENTS
• ~80% located in the greater Bishop and Mammoth areas
• ~25% in hospitality/service; ~20% in government
• 63 reported jobs going unfilled during recent peak season • Ave. of 15 full-time and 8 part-time positions went unfilled • 68 expect some year-round employees to retire (next 5 years) • Ave. of 8 retirements per respondent employer
• ~25 percent of employees turn over each year
• Mixed outlook over the next five years
• 105 expect to grow by up to ~30%; 49 expect to shrink by ~10% • ~55% would grow if workforce housing were more available • Ave. expected growth of ~23% over current levels
• Greatest need for seasonal/year-round apartments rentals Response Count Percent
Significantly 55 51%
Somewhat 22 20%
Moderately 9 8%
Very little 11 10%
Not at all 11 10%
Total 108 100%
How much does housing impact your
ability to recruit and retain workers?
Sources: BAE, 2025.
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WORKFORCE HOUSING
NEEDS MODEL
Resident Households
In-Commuters
Seasonal Workers
Homeless
234
HOUSING NEEDS
MODEL
What it is?
What it isn’t?
What it is? A rough order-of-magnitude estimation of the number and type of existing workforce households that may be in need of housing assistance of some type.
How to meet the need? The need can be met in various ways, like new construction, but also through rehabilitation and programs designed to improve affordability.
What the estimates aren’t? These estimates ARE NOT the same as the California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The RHNA is based on Department of Finance population growth projection and adjusted based in a variety of State policy objectives.
How to use the estimates? A rough indication of the number of workforce households that face housing challenges by type and income. These estimates can then help to inform and monitor voluntary strategic action by local/regional actors. 235
HOUSING NEEDS
MODEL
Key Definitions
Resident Workforce. Working households, already residing in the region
In-Commuting Workforce. Workers who are employed in the Study Area but live elsewhere
Seasonal Workforce. Workers who work in the Study Area on a seasonal basis
Homeless Population. People living and potentially working in the Study Area without a safe, secure, consistent place to live, as observed during the 2025 Point-in-Time Count (PIT).
Unmet Need/Inadequately housed. refers to households who face 1 or more of these problems:
1) Overburdened ( > 30% of income spent on housing)
2) Overcrowded ( > 1 person per room)
3) Substandard conditions (lack plumbing or kitchen facilities) Adequately Housed: Households who do not face any of the above housing problems and/or who can afford to purchase a median price housing unit in their area. 236
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS Totals by Sub Area
Resident Workforce HHs
Inyo County: 705
Bishop: 302
Mono County: 467
Mammoth Lakes: 765
In-Commuter HHs
Inyo County: 112
Bishop: 71
Mono County: 30
Mammoth Lakes: 80
Seasonal Worker HHs
Inyo County: 89
Bishop: 34
Mono County: 169
Mammoth Lakes: 314
Homeless
Inyo County: 25
Bishop: 55
Mono County: 33
Mammoth Lakes: 11
Total, All
Inyo County: 931
Bishop: 462
Mono County: 699
Mammoth Lakes: 1,170
(a) Accounts for recently delivered of deed restricted low-income units.
Source: BAE, 2025.
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HOUSING NEEDS
BRIDGE
• ~65% of the need is at
80% AMI and below
• 60 units planned a Silver
Peaks in Bishop
• Most other low-income
development is in Mammoth
• ~19% at 80-120% AM
• 100 units at Bishop Commons
• 14 units at Silver Peaks
• Other capacity in Mammoth
• ~15% at 120-200%
• Median priced single-family
home affordable at ~200%
Sources: BAE, 2025.
Unmet Housing Need by Income Bracket
City of Bishop (City Limits)
• *Another ~600 households in the
greater Bishop area
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NEED BY SUBAREA
• The need is distributed
consistent with the
employed resident base
• City of Bishop ~460 households
have unmet housing needs
• Another ~600 households in
greater Bishop area
• Bishop and Inyo County
account for ~50% of the
estimated need
• Drop off in need >150%
AMI reflects affordability
of unincorporated areas
• Mammoth Lakes hosts most
of the existing income- restricted units
Unmet Housing Need by Income and Subarea
Eastern Sierra Region
Sources: BAE, 2025.
691
240
385
314
302
134
26 389
560
125 96 0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
Up to 80% AMI 80%-150% AMI 150%-200% AMI 200%-350% AMI
Uninc. Inyo County Uninc. Mono County
City of Bishop Town of Mammoth Lakes
1,767
1,248
151
239
111
91 39
61 18
33 14
24 14 26
11 20
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
160
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom
Up to 80% of AMI
Between 80% and 120% of AMI
Between 120% and 200% of AMI
NEED BY UNIT SIZE
• Assumes one person per
bedroom, plus one
• Households occupy the
smallest unit available
without overcrowding
• Significant need for
smaller units (studio, 1bd)
• Smaller units are generally
more cost effective to build
• Some need for larger
units at lower incomes
Unmet Housing Need by Income and Unit Size,
City of Bishop
Sources: BAE, 2025.
150 143
64 105
240
NEXT STEPS Additional Outreach
Action Planning
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SCHEDULE AND NEXT STEPS
Aug. ‘25
Begin analyzing survey
responses
Complete draft housing
needs model
Prepare housing funding
gap analysis
Sept. ‘25
Finalize analysis of survey
responses
Finalize needs assessment
model
Oct.-Nov. ‘25
Workshop #3 - Present
needs assessment to
boards/councils
- Mammoth (Nov. 5)
- Bishop (Nov. 10)
- Inyo County (Nov. 18)
- Mono County (Nov. 18)
Build consensus on priority
needs
Prepare final needs
assessment report
Winter – Spring ‘26
Workshop #4 – Review
technical analysis and
discuss priorities
Workshop #5 – Report
back on options; begin
identifying actions and
assigning responsibility
Workshop #6 – Present/revise draft
housing action plan
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QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
Elaine Kabala, Eastern Sierra Council of Gov’ts
[email protected]
Sandra Moberly, Mono County
[email protected]
Nolan Bobroff, Town of Mammoth Lakes
[email protected]
Meaghan McCamman, Inyo County
[email protected]
Anastasiia Budnyk, City of Bishop
[email protected]
Shellan Rodriguez, SMR Development
[email protected]
Aaron Nousaine, BAE Urban Economics
[email protected]
Surveys and
contact list
escog.ca.gov/housing-needs
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Agenda Item: 9.B
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: Finance
To: City Council
From: Ethan Aukee
Subject: 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements
Prepared On: November 5, 2025
Attachments: Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Finance Director's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
As required by government code, each year the City of Bishop undergoes an independent audit of the City's basic financial statements to ensure the financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, including the standards set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Larry Bain, CPA performed the independent audit and provided his opinion that the City's financial statements fairly represent the City's financial position as of June 30, 2025, and the financial statements conform with generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, internal control over financial reporting was considered in performing the audit.
Analysis/Discussion:
For analysis and potential discussion items, please review the attached Finance Director's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Economic Impacts:
There are no significant economic impacts associated with the review of the prior year's fiscal performance and position.
Budget Impacts:
There are no current budgetary impacts associated with the review of the prior year's fiscal performance and position.
Legal Review:
Legal review is not required for this item.
Recommended Action:
City Council to review and accept the City of Bishop's audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024-2025.
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Approved By: Ethan Aukee 11/5/2025
Approved By: Robin Picken 11/6/2025
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/6/2025
Approved By:
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CITY OF BISHOP
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
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CITY OF BISHOP
Table of Contents
Independent Auditor’s Report 1
Management Discussion and Analysis 3
Basic Financial Statements:
Government-Wide Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Position 9
Statement of Activities 10
Fund Financial Statements:
Governmental Funds:
Balance Sheet 11
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Position – Governmental Activities 12 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 13 Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes In Fund Balances of Governmental Funds to the Government-Wide Statement of Activities – Governmental Activities 14
Proprietary Funds:
Statement of Net Position 15
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 16 Statement of Cash Flows 17
Fiduciary Funds:
Statement of Fiduciary Net Position 18
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position 19
Notes to the Financial Statements 20
Required Supplementary Information:
Budgetary Comparison Schedule:
General Fund 46
Measure A-Special Revenue Fund 48
Schedule of the Plan’s Proportionate Shares of the Net Pension Liability 49 Schedule of City Contributions 50
Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) Plan Schedule of Changes in the City’s Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios 51
Note to the Required Supplementary Information 52
Combining and Individual Fund Statements and Schedules:
Nonmajor Governmental Funds:
Combining Balance Sheet 53
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 54 Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
Combining Balance Sheet 55
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 56 Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds
Combining Balance Sheet 57
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 58 247
1 LARRY BAIN, CPA
An Accounting Corporation
__________________________________________________________________________________ 2148 Frascati Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 / 916.601-8894 [email protected]
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the City Council
City of Bishop, California
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, the aggregate remaining fund information and the fiduciary fund of the City of Bishop, California, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City of Bishop as of June 30, 2025, and the changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America.
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the City of Bishop and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the City of Bishop’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements, including omissions, are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
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2 In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, we:
Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City of Bishop's internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements. Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the City of Bishop's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion and analysis on pages 3–8, the budgetary comparison for the General fund and Measure A on pages 46-48, the City’s Employees’ Retirement System Schedule of the City’s Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability and the Retirement System Schedule of the City’s Contributions on pages 49-50 and as the City’s Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) Plan Schedule of Changes in the City’s Net OPEB Liability and Related Rations on page 51, be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
Other Information
The combining and individual fund financial statements and schedules on pages 53 to 58 are presented for purpose of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied by us in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements themselves and other additional procedures in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.
Larry Bain, CPA,
An Accounting Corporation
October 22, 2025
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City of Bishop
Required Supplementary Information
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
June 30, 2025
3 This section of the City of Bishop's annual financial report provides an analysis of the City's financial performance during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. This information is presented in conjunction with the audited basic financial statements, which follows this section.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
The City’s total assets were $51.33 million as of June 30, 2025. Of this total, $37.47 million are governmental assets and $13.86 million are business type assets.
At June 30, 2025, the City’s governmental funds reported combined fund balances of $21.74 million.
Approximately 64.50% of the combined fund balances, $14.02 million, is available to meet the City’s current and future needs (assigned and unassigned fund balance). At the close of the fiscal year, the unassigned fund balance for the general fund was $14.14 million or 120% of total general fund expenditures.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the City’s basic financial statements. The City’s basic financial statements are comprised of three components: government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements and notes to the basic financial statements. This report also includes additional required supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements.
REQUIRED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Government-Wide Financial Statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of City finances, in a manner similar to a private-sector business.
The Statements of Net Position include information on the City's assets and liabilities, and deferred inflows/outflows of resources, with the difference reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the City is improving or deteriorating.
The Statements of Activities presents information showing how net position changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave).
Both of these government-wide financial statements distinguish functions of the City that are principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from other functions that are intended to recover all or a portion of their costs through user fees and charges (business-type activities). The governmental activities of the City include general government, public protection, public works and facilities, and community development.
The business- type activities are water, sewer and the Sunrise Mobile Home Park. 250
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4 Fund Financial Statements are groupings of related accounts that are used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and to demonstrate finance-related legal compliance. All of the funds of the City can be divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds and fiduciary funds.
Governmental Funds – Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as of balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating the City’s near-term requirements. Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government’s nearterm financing decisions. Both the governmental funds balance sheet and the governmental funds statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities.
Proprietary Funds – The City charges customers for the services it provides. These services are generally reported in proprietary funds. Proprietary funds are reported in the same way that all activities are reported in the Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities. In fact, the City’s enterprise funds (a component of proprietary funds) are identical to the business type activities that are reported in the government-wide statements, but provide more detail and additional information, such as cash flows, for proprietary funds.
The City of Bishop maintains three individual enterprise funds. The City uses enterprise funds to account for its water and sewer enterprises as well as the low-income senior mobile home park operated by the City. The funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial statements, only more in detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information for water, sewer and mobile home park, all of which are considered major funds of the City.
Fiduciary Funds – Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the government. Fiduciary funds are not reported in the government-wide financial statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the City’s own programs.
Notes to the Financial Statements provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The notes to the financial statements can be found immediately following the basic financial statements.
Other Information – In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report presents certain required supplementary information concerning the City’s budgetary comparative information for the general fund and the major special revenue fund. Also the funding progress of the City’s pension is presented as required supplementary information. The final item included in this report is a report on internal control. 251
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5 GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Net Position
Governmental Business-type Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total Activities Activities Total Current and other assets $ 25,652,698 $ 6,490,200 $ 32,142,898 $ 23,497,817 $ 6,214,088 $ 29,711,905 Capital Assets-net 11,813,841 7,374,885 19,188,726 11,228,079 7,002,132 18,230,211 Total Assets 37,466,539 13,865,085 51,331,624 34,725,896 13,216,220 47,942,116 Deferred Outflows 7,219,394 2,266,096 9,485,490 6,636,338 1,975,588 8,611,926 Liabilities
Current/non current 20,663,459 6,208,286 26,871,745 20,417,006 6,207,465 26,624,471 Deferred Inflows 3,554,723 1,672,186 5,226,909 2,232,410 670,215 2,902,625 Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 11,813,841 7,374,885 19,188,726 11,228,079 7,002,132 18,230,211 Restricted 1,533,046 444,424 1,977,470 1,399,897 405,826 1,805,723 Unrestricted 7,120,864 431,400 7,552,264 6,084,842 906,170 6,991,012 Total Net Position $ 20,467,751 $ 8,250,709 $ 28,718,460 $ 18,712,818 $ 8,314,128 $ 27,026,946 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024
The Condensed Statement of Net Position presents the City’s governmental and business activities in total for the years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024.
Net position increased $1.69 million for year ending June 30, 2025. This is attributed to greater revenue than expenditures.
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6 Change in Net Position
The statement of activities identifies the various revenue and expense items which affect the change in net position, highlights of which were noted above.
Governmental Business-type Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Totals Activities Activities Totals Governmental Activities:
Charges for services $ 1,045,840 $ 2,701,004 $ 3,746,844 $ 927,481 $ 2,711,626 $ 3,639,107 Capital grants and contributions 306,544 21,198 327,742 128,312 64,456 192,768 Operating grants and contributions 613,792 215,859 829,651 520,420 520,420 General Revenue:
Property taxes 1,398,991 1,398,991 1,609,936 1,609,936
Sales and use tax 5,164,226 5,164,226 5,437,106 5,437,106 Other revenue 4,609,089 2,753 4,611,842 4,593,963 1,375 4,595,338 Investment income 916,199 343,553 1,259,752 709,979 295,375 1,005,354 14,054,681 3,284,367 17,339,048 13,927,197 3,072,832 17,000,029 Expenses:
General government 1,853,099 1,853,099 2,031,808 2,031,808 Public Safety 6,040,038 6,040,038 6,013,175 6,013,175
Public Works 1,965,033 1,965,033 1,880,608 1,880,608
Community development/recreation 1,952,963 1,952,963 1,784,308 1,784,308 Interest expense 25,705 3,409 29,114 14,474 14,474
Business-type activities:
Water 1,332,343 1,332,343 1,343,793 1,343,793
Sewer 1,601,142 1,601,142 1,292,269 1,292,269
Mobile Home Park 115,721 115,721 152,095 152,095
BAWA 215,859
11,836,838 3,268,474 14,889,453 11,724,373 2,788,157 14,512,530 Change in net position 2,217,843 15,893 2,449,595 2,202,824 284,675 2,487,499 Net Position:
Net position - beginning as restated 18,249,908 8,234,816 26,484,724 16,492,923 7,991,062 24,483,985 Net position - Ending $ 20,467,751 $ 8,250,709 $ 28,934,319 $ 18,695,747 $ 8,275,737 $ 26,971,484 Total expenses
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
Total revenue
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
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7 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE FUND STATEMENTS
As noted earlier, the City uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements.
Governmental Funds
The general government functions are contained in the general, special revenue, debt service and capital project funds. The focus of the City’s governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflow, outflows and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the City’s financing requirements.
At June 30, 2025, the City’s governmental funds (general, special revenue, and capital projects) reported combined fund balances of $21.74 million, a 6.9% increase over the prior year. The increase was mainly due to an increase in tourism related revenue for sales tax and transient occupancy tax, as well as an increase in interest earnings. Of the combined fund balances, $14.02 million (64.50%) is considered unassigned and available for General Fund appropriation.
Proprietary Funds
The City’s proprietary funds include the Water and Sewer funds, which account for the City’s water and sewer utilities, along with the Sunrise Mobile Home Park fund which accounts for a City-owned lowincome senior mobile home park.
At June 30, 2025, the City’s proprietary funds reported a combined ending net position of $8.25 million, a .3% net decrease over the prior year.
CAPITAL ASSETS AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION
The capital assets of the City are those assets used in the performance of City functions. Investment in capital assets includes land, buildings, site improvements, equipment, and infrastructure.
As of June 30, 2025, the City’s investment in capital assets totaled $19.19 million net of accumulated depreciation.
CAPITAL ASSETS
Governmental Business-type Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total Activities Activities Total Land $ 386,105 $ 481,056 $ 867,161 $ 386,105 $ 481,056 $ 867,161 Construction in progress 682,049 207,590 889,639 469,617 330,314 799,931 Buildings 5,351,400 335,633 5,687,033 5,252,243 335,633 5,587,876 Site improvements 1,210,044 1,210,044 797,401 797,401
Equipment 5,724,325 2,693,620 8,417,945 5,136,424 1,975,185 7,111,609 Infrastructure 13,459,705 14,309,195 27,768,900 13,459,705 14,313,816 27,773,521 Less: accumulated depreciation (15,258,485) (10,652,209) (25,910,694) (14,547,843) (10,433,872) (24,981,715) Leased and subscription assets 433,104 433,104 375,913 375,913 Less: accumulated amortization (174,406) (174,406) (101,486) (101,486) Total Capital Assets $ 11,813,841 $ 7,374,885 $ 19,188,726 $ 11,228,079 $ 7,002,132 $ 18,230,211 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 Additional detail is presented in Note 6 of the financial statements. 254
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8 LONG-TERM DEBT
At June 30, 2025, the City’s long-term debt consisted of capital leases for vehicles and police department body cams. The total amount of capital leases as of June 30, 2025 was $335,139.
ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET
The 2025-26 fiscal year budget is based on total revenues of $17,411,064. The City has managed its finances conservatively over the past several years; however, beginning in fiscal year 2025-26, the City is transitioning toward a period of significant project execution and service expansion. This shift reflects the City’s commitment to investing in critical infrastructure and strengthening essential public services while maintaining a foundation of sound financial management.
Two major projects are planned for 2025-26: the South Warren Street Improvement Project and the West Line Street Water Main Replacement Project. The South Warren Street project will leverage a $1 million federal earmark and a City contribution of approximately $1.5 million. The water main replacement project is urgently prioritized to ensure completion before the Bishop Pavements Project repaves West Line Street.
When preparing the 2025-26 budget, the City planned to finance this project through a combination of Water Fund reserves and a USDA loan. City staff continue to evaluate alternative financing options and will bring forward recommendations if a more favorable approach emerges.
Thanks to prudent fiscal management in prior years, the City has retained the flexibility to thoughtfully finance major projects without compromising its long-term financial stability. Planning for the City Park Field 6 Renovation Project began during 2024-25, but no capital outlay was budgeted for 2025-26. City staff continue to refine the project scope and may propose a budget adjustment during 2025-26 to authorize capital expenditures and move the project forward.
In addition to infrastructure investment, the City is focusing on expanding essential services—particularly within the Fire Department. Staff are evaluating recent operational changes and working toward a reconfiguration of the department’s staffing structure to ensure consistent, dependable, and professional service delivery.
While the City is shifting toward a more active investment posture, it will continue to uphold disciplined fiscal management—regularly assessing opportunities, identifying risks, and remaining adaptable to new information. Every decision will continue to be guided by the City’s responsibility to use public funds prudently and in the best interest of the community.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This financial report is designed to provide the City's customers, investors and other interested parties with an overview of the City's financial operations and financial condition. Should the reader have questions regarding the information included in this report, or wish to request additional financial information, please contact the Finance Department at the City of Bishop, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, California 93514. 255
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 9 Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
Assets
Cash and investments $ 15,987,400 $ 5,988,934 $ 21,976,334 Restricted cash and investments 117,851 117,851
Accounts receivables 2,233,107 27,635 2,260,742
Interest receivable 6,790 3,016 9,806
Due from other governments 323,794 323,794
Prepaid expenses 768,932 26,191 795,123
Leases receivable 67,281 67,281
Total current assets 19,505,155 6,045,776 25,550,931
Non Current Assets
Restricted investment in Section 115 Trust 1,533,046 444,424 1,977,470 Loans receivable 3,493,273 3,493,273
Leases receivable 1,121,224 1,121,224
Capital assets:
Land 386,105 481,056 867,161
Construction in progress 682,049 207,590 889,639
Buildings 5,351,400 335,633 5,687,033
Site improvements 1,210,044 1,210,044
Equipment 5,724,325 2,693,620 8,417,945
Infrastructure 13,459,705 14,309,195 27,768,900
Less: accumulated depreciation (15,258,485) (10,652,209) (25,910,694) Right-to-use assets-leased property 375,913 375,913
Right-to-use assets-subscriptions 57,191 57,191
Less: accumulated amortization-leased property (160,108) (160,108) Less: accumulated amortization-subscriptions (14,298) (14,298) Total capital assets 11,813,841 7,374,885 19,188,726
Total non current assets 17,961,384 7,819,309 25,780,693 Total assets 37,466,539 13,865,085 51,331,624
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred outflows-OPEB 2,537,377 433,384 2,970,761
Deferred outflows-pensions 4,682,017 1,692,374 6,374,391 Total deferred outflows of resources 7,219,394 2,125,758 9,345,152 Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 407,234 44,805 452,039
Accrued salary and benefits payable 158,184 14,955 173,139 Deposit liability 9,910 9,910
Deferred revenue-unearned 602,385 89,541 691,926
Due within one year 383,910 48,995 432,905
Total current liabilities 1,561,623 198,297 1,759,919
Liabilities-due in more than one year:
Customer deposits 24,452 24,452
Compensated absences 713,351 115,215 828,566
Capital leases 215,275 30,183 245,458
Leases payable 135,810 135,810
Subscriptions payable 28,562 28,562
Net pension liability 12,191,017 4,854,078 17,045,095
OPEB liability 5,817,821 1,005,996 6,823,817
Total liabilities due in more than one year 19,101,836 6,029,924 25,131,759 Total liabilities 20,663,459 6,228,220 26,891,679
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred inflows-leases 1,188,504 1,188,504
Deferred inflows-OPEB 546,689 94,252 640,941
Deferred inflows-pensions 1,819,530 1,080,170 2,899,700 Total deferred inflows of resources 3,554,723 1,174,421 4,729,144 Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 11,813,841 7,374,885 19,188,726 Restricted for investment in Section 115 Trust 1,533,046 444,424 1,977,470 Unrestricted 7,120,864 768,892 7,889,756
Total net position $ 20,467,751 $ 8,588,202 $ 29,055,952 256
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 10 Charges for Capital Grants Operating Grants Governmental Business-type Expenses Services and Contributions and Contributions Activities Activities Total Governmental Activities:
General government $ 1,853,099 $ 268,756 $ - $ - $ (1,584,343) $ - $ (1,584,343) Public safety 6,040,038 59,547 175 390,680 (5,589,636) (5,589,636) Public works 1,965,033 547,826 306,369 133,000 (977,838) (977,838) Community services/recreation 1,952,963 169,711 90,112 (1,693,140) (1,693,140) Interest expense 25,705 (25,705) (25,705)
Total governmental activities 11,836,838 1,045,840 306,544 613,792 (9,870,662) (9,870,662) Business-type Activities:
Water 1,163,597 1,137,378 4,000 (22,219) (22,219)
Sewer 1,432,396 1,417,420 17,198 2,223 2,223
Mobile home park 115,721 146,206 30,485 30,485
BAWA 215,859 215,859 -
Interest expense 3,409 (3,409) (3,409)
Total business-type activities 2,930,982 2,701,004 21,198 215,859 7,079 7,079 Total government $ 14,767,820 $ 3,746,843 $ 327,742 $ 829,651 (9,870,662) 7,079 (9,863,583) General Revenues:
Taxes:
Property taxes 1,398,991 1,398,991
Sales and use tax 5,164,226 5,164,226
Transient occupancy tax 3,695,375 3,695,375
Franchise tax 60,780 60,780
Motor vehicle in lieu tax 492,624 492,624
Litigation 80,000 80,000
Other taxes 241,878 241,878
Transfers 1,793 (1,793)
Gain (loss) on sale of capital assets 5,308 4,546 9,854 Insurance refund 31,331 31,331
Investment income 916,199 343,553 1,259,752
Total general revenues and special items 12,088,505 346,306 12,434,810 Change in net position 2,217,843 353,385 2,571,228
Net position - beginning as restated 18,249,908 8,234,816 26,484,724 Net position - ending $ 20,467,751 $ 8,588,202 $ 29,055,952 Functions/programs
Program Revenues
Net (Expense) Revenue and
Changes in Net Position
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GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 11 Other Total
Home Fund Nonmajor Governmental
General Willow Street Measure A Funds Funds
Assets
Cash and investments held by the City $ 12,887,407 $ - $ 1,888,344 $ 1,211,649 $ 15,987,400 Restricted cash and investments 1,529,012 117,851 4,033 1,650,896 Receivables
Accounts 2,214,615 18,492 2,233,107
Interest 6,597 193 6,790
Due from other governments 323,794 323,794
Loan interest 1,093,593 1,093,593
Prepaid expense 764,804 4,128 768,932
Due from other funds 126,441 126,441
Loans/notes receivable 2,220,000 179,681 2,399,681
Total assets $ 17,528,876 $ 3,431,444 $ 1,888,344 $ 1,741,970 $ 24,590,634 Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources and Fund Balances Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 312,914 $ - $ - $ 94,320 $ 407,234
Accrued salary and benefits payable 155,952 2,232 158,184 Deposit liability 9,910 9,910
Due to other funds 126,441 126,441
Total liabilities 478,776 222,993 701,769
Deferred revenue-unearned 282,780 319,604 602,384
Deferred revenue-unavailable 336,588 127,983 464,571
Unavailable revenue-loans 1,082,811 1,082,811
Total deferred inflows of resources 619,368 1,082,811 447,587 2,149,766 Fund Balances
Restricted 1,529,012 2,348,633 179,681 4,057,326
Nonspendable-prepaid items 764,804 4,128 768,931
Committed
Special revenue funds 1,888,344 904,650 2,792,994
Capital projects funds 98,782 98,782
Unassigned 14,136,916 (115,851) 14,021,066
Total fund balances 16,430,732 $ 2,348,633 1,888,344 1,071,390 21,739,099 Total liabilities, deferred inflows
of resources and fund balances $ 17,528,876 $ 3,431,444 $ 1,888,344 $ 1,741,970 $ 24,590,634 Special Revenue-Major Funds
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RECONCILIATION OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
BALANCE SHEET TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 12 Fund balances of governmental funds $ 21,739,099
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position are different because:
Capital, leased and subscription assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, are not current financial resources and are not included in the governmental funds. 11,813,841 Certain revenues received after sixty days from the end of the fiscal year are recorded as deferred revenue in the funds and as revenues in the government wide statement. 1,547,381 Certain amounts have been recorded as OPEB, and pension liability, deferred outflows and deferred inflows of resources that are not due and payable and not reported in the funds. (13,155,663) Some liabilities, including long-term liabilities, compensated absences and accrued interest are not due and payable in the current period and therefore are not reported in the funds. (1,476,907) Net position of governmental activities $ 20,467,751
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GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 13 Other Total
Home Funds Nonmajor Governmental
General Willow Street Measure A Funds Funds
Revenues
Taxes $10,519,882 $ - $ 657,784 $ - $ 11,177,667
Licenses and permits 357,544 357,544
Intergovernmental 286,566 468,707 755,273
Fines, forfeitures and penalties 107,096 107,096
Charges for current services 269,680 269,680
Use of money and property 955,509 24,130 19,583 999,221 Other 80,472 80,472
Total revenues 12,576,749 24,130 657,784 488,290 13,746,953 Expenditures
Current:
General government 1,999,607 1,999,607
Public ways and facilities/
transportation 1,175,211 139,317 1,314,528
Public safety 5,603,421 124,616 5,728,037
Community development 1,864,537 1,864,537
Lease and subscription principal 36,930 30,609 67,540
Lease and subscription interest 4,803 15,300 20,104
Principal expense 46,400 37,198 83,598
Interest expense 5,601 5,601
Capital outlay 1,093,392 368,789 1,462,181
Total expenditures 11,829,902 715,830 12,545,732
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
expenditures 746,847 24,130 657,784 (227,540) 1,201,221 Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Proceeds of debt 130,334 130,334
Subscription obligations 57,191 57,191
Sale of property 5,308 5,308
Operating transfers in 401,793 401,793
Operating transfers out (400,000) (400,000)
Total other financing
sources (uses) 407,101 (400,000) 187,525 194,626
Net change in fund balances 1,153,948 24,130 257,784 (40,015) 1,395,847 Fund balances, beginning of fiscal year 15,276,784 2,324,503 1,630,560 1,111,404 20,343,251 Fund balances, end of fiscal year $16,430,732 $ 2,348,633 $1,888,344 $ 1,071,389 $ 21,739,098 Special Revenue-Major Funds
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RECONCILIATION OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 14 Net change in fund balances - total governmental funds $ 1,395,847 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities differs from the amounts reported in the statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances because:
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of activities. The costs of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives as depreciation expense or are allocated to the appropriate functional expense when the cost is below the capitalization threshold. This activity is reconciled as follows:
Cost of assets capitalized 1,462,181
Depreciation expense (803,498)
Amortization expense (72,920)
Certain revenues received after sixty days from the end of the fiscal year are recorded as deferred revenue in the funds and as revenues in the government-wide statement. 300,613 Changes in pension expense benefits reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in governmental funds. (710,230)
Changes in other than pension expense benefits reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in governmental funds. 818,536
Changes in finance lease expense reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in governmental funds. 67,539
Other financing sources for capital leases and subscriptions in the fund financial statements are reported as lease liabilites in the statement of net position (187,525) Changes in capital lease expense reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in governmental funds. 83,599
Changes in compensated absences reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in governmental funds. (136,299)
Change in net position of governmental activities $ 2,217,843 261
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 15 Total
Mobile Home Bishop Area Business-type
Water Sewer Park Wastewater Authority Activities
Current Assets:
Cash and investments held by the City $ 2,643,545 $2,792,591 $ 444,509 $ 108,290 $ 5,988,934 Receivables
Accounts 7,894 18,157 1,584 27,635
Interest 1,356 1,431 228 3,016
Prepaid expense 11,305 13,322 1,118 446 26,191
Total current assets 2,664,100 2,825,501 447,439 108,736 6,045,776 Non Current Assets
Restricted investment in Section 115 Trust 188,085 242,865 13,474 444,424 Capital Assets:
Nondepreciable capital assets:
Land 67,324 88,882 324,850 481,056
Construction in progress 102,649 96,341 8,600 207,590
Depreciable capital assets
Building 88,879 121,035 125,719 335,633
Equipment 1,421,597 1,272,023 2,693,620
Infrastructure 8,189,913 6,119,282 14,309,195
Less accumulated depreciation (5,829,546) (4,696,944) (125,719) (10,652,209) Total capital assets (net of accumulated depreciation) 4,040,816 3,000,619 333,450 7,374,885 Total non current assets 4,228,901 3,243,484 346,924 7,819,309 Total assets 6,893,001 6,068,985 794,363 108,736 13,865,085 Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred outflows-OPEB 214,786 214,786 3,812 433,384
Deferred outflows-pensions 846,187 846,187 1,692,374
Total deferred outflows of resources 1,060,973 1,060,973 3,812 2,125,758 Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 8,724 16,577 309 19,195 44,805
Accrued payroll 6,641 7,947 367 14,955
Capital lease 6,051 4,538 10,589
Unearned revenue 89,541 89,541
Compensated absences 19,203 19,203 38,406
Total current liabilities 40,619 48,264 676 108,736 198,297 Noncurrent liabilities:
Customer deposits 16,466 7,986 24,452
Compensated absences 49,612 65,603 115,215
Capital lease 17,247 12,936 30,183
Net pension liability 2,427,039 2,427,039 4,854,078
OPEB liability 493,050 493,279 19,667 1,005,996
Total noncurrent liabilities 3,003,414 3,006,843 19,667 6,029,924 Total liabilities 3,044,033 3,055,108 20,343 108,736 6,228,220 Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred inflows-OPEB 46,340 46,340 1,572 94,252
Deferred inflows-pensions 540,085 540,085 1,080,170
Total deferred inflows of resources 586,425 586,425 1,572 1,174,421 Net Position:
Net investment in capital assets 4,040,816 3,000,619 333,450 7,374,885 Restricted for investment in Section 115 Trust 188,085 242,865 13,474 444,424 Unrestricted (deficit) 94,616 244,941 429,336 768,892
Total net position $ 4,323,516 $3,488,425 $ 776,260 $ - $ 8,588,202 Major Funds Non Major Funds
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 16 Total
Mobile Home Bishop Area Business-type
Water Sewer Park Wastewater Authority Activities
Operating Revenues
Charges for services $ 1,116,556 $ 1,412,364 $ - $ - $ 2,528,920 Member agency assessments 215,859 215,859
Rent 106,766 106,766
Utility reimbursement 39,440 39,440
Other income 20,822 5,056 25,878
Total operating revenues 1,137,378 1,417,420 146,206 215,859 2,916,863 Operating Expenses
Salaries and benefits 660,919 772,712 43,034 1,476,665
Services and supplies 317,091 536,861 72,687 215,859 1,142,498 Depreciation expense 185,587 122,823 308,410
Total operating expenses 1,163,597 1,432,396 115,721 215,859 2,927,572 Operating income (loss) (26,219) (14,976) 30,485 (10,710) Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses)
Interest income 154,284 167,506 21,763 343,553
Connection fees 4,000 4,000 8,000
Gain on sale of assets 1,797 2,749 4,546
Intergovernmental-ESCSD 13,198 13,198
Interest expense (1,948) (1,461) (3,409)
Total non-operating revenues (expenses) 158,133 185,992 21,763 365,888 Total revenues over (under) expenditures
before other financing sources (uses) 131,914 171,016 52,248 355,179 Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Operating transfers out (1,793) (1,793)
Total other financing sources (uses) (1,793) (1,793)
Change in net position 131,914 169,223 52,248 353,385
Net position, beginning of fiscal year-restated 4,191,602 3,319,202 724,012 8,234,816 Net position, end of fiscal year $ 4,323,516 $ 3,488,425 $ 776,260 $ - $ 8,588,202 Major Funds Non Major Fund
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 17 Total
Mobile Home Bishop Area Business-type
Water Sewer Park Wastewater Authority Activities
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Cash received from customers $ 1,137,521 $ 1,443,054 $ 147,181 $ 305,400 $ 3,033,156 Cash payments to suppliers (308,971) (536,975) (74,135) (197,110) (1,117,191) Cash payments to employees (574,683) (663,211) (43,001) (1,280,895) Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 253,867 242,868 30,045 108,290 635,070 Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities Purchase of fixed assets (226,480) (454,682) (681,162)
Sale of fixed assets 1,797 2,749 4,546
Capital lease expense (5,618) (4,213) (9,831)
Interest expense (1,948) (1,461) (3,409)
Connection fees 4,000 4,000 8,000
Transfers out (1,793) (1,793)
Intergovernmental-ESCSD 13,198 13,198
Net cash provided by (used for) capital and related
financing activities (228,249) (442,202) (670,451)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Interest income 184,226 202,220 26,738 413,184
Net cash provided by investing activities 184,226 202,220 26,738 - 413,184 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 209,844 2,886 56,783 108,290 377,803 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of fiscal year 2,621,786 3,032,570 401,200 6,055,556 Cash and cash equivalents, end of fiscal year $ 2,831,630 $ 3,035,456 $ 457,983 $ 108,290 $ 6,433,359 Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash and investments $ 2,643,545 $ 2,792,591 $ 444,509 $ 108,290 $ 5,988,935 Restricted cash and investments 188,085 242,865 13,474 - 444,424 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 2,831,630 $ 3,035,456 $ 457,983 $ 108,290 $ 6,433,359 Reconciliation of Operating Income to Net Cash
Provided by (Used For) Operating Activities $ (26,219) $ (14,976) $ 30,485 $ - $ (10,710) Adjustments to operating income:
Depreciation 185,587 122,823 308,410
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (2,275) (4,090) 975 (5,390) Due from others 38,391 38,391
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expense 1,151 (1,564) (80) (446) (939) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 6,969 1,451 (1,369) 19,195 26,246 Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll (391) 2,092 55 1,756 Increase (decrease) in customer deposits 2,418 (8,667) (6,249) Deferred revenue-unearned 89,541 89,541
Increase in OPEB (69,889) (69,608) (23) (139,519)
Increase (decrease) pension 168,746 168,746 337,492
Increase (decrease) in compensated absences (12,230) 8,271 (3,959) Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities $ 253,867 $ 242,868 $ 30,045 $ 108,290 $ 635,070 Major Funds Non Major Fund
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STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 18 Bond & Canine PARS-REP OPEB
Trust Donations Trust Fund Trust Fund Totals
Assets
Cash and investments $ 51,901 $ 8,013 $ 2,350,564 $ 7,936,838 $ 10,347,316 Due from others 2,293 2,293
Total assets 54,194 8,013 2,350,564 7,936,838 10,349,609 Liabilities
Due to others 60,112 60,112
Total liabilities 60,112 60,112
Net Position
Held in trust (5,918) 8,013 2,350,564 7,936,838 10,289,497 Total net position $ (5,918) $ 8,013 $ 2,350,564 $ 7,936,838 $ 10,289,497 Custodial Funds
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 19 Bond & Canine PARS-REP OPEB
Trust Donations Trust Fund Trust Fund Totals
Additions:
Contributions $ 243 $ - $ 186,824 $ 806,229 $ 993,296
Investment gains 260,380 730,367 990,747
Total additions 243 447,204 1,536,596 1,984,043
Deductions
Investment losses -
Distributions (396,796) (396,796)
Bad debt expense -
Administrative costs (8,558) (38,505) (47,063)
Total deductions (405,354) (38,505) (443,859)
Change in net position 243 41,850 1,498,091 1,540,184
Net position beginning of year (6,161) 8,013 2,308,714 6,438,747 8,749,313 Net position end of year $ (5,918) $ 8,013 $ 2,350,564 $ 7,936,838 $ 10,289,497 Custodial Funds
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City of Bishop
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
20 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The City of Bishop, California (the City) was incorporated in 1903, as a municipal corporation operating under the general laws of the State of California. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and provides the following services: general government, public works, public safety and parks and recreation.
The accounting policies of the City of Bishop, California conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, as applicable to governmental units. The following is a summary of the more significant policies:
A. Reporting Entity
The City has defined its reporting entity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which provides guidance for determining which governmental activities, organizations and functions should be included in the reporting entity. In evaluating how to define the City for financial reporting purposes, management has considered all potential component units. The primary criterion for including a potential component unit within the reporting entity is the governing body’s financial accountability. A primary governmental entity is financially accountable if it appoints a voting majority of a component unit’s governing body and it is able to impose its will on the component unit, or if there is a potential for the component unit to provide specific financial benefits to, or impose specific financial burdens on, the primary government. A primary government may also be financially accountable if a component unit is fiscally dependent on the primary governmental entity regardless of whether the component unit has a separately elected governing board, a governing board appointed by a higher level of government, or a jointly appointed board.
Based upon the aforementioned oversight criteria, the City has included the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority as a component units and is included as an enterprise fund in these financial statements.
B. Basis of Accounting
The government-wide, proprietary and agency fund financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when earned or, for property tax revenues, in the period for which levied. Expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Revenue from sales tax is recognized when the underlying transactions take place. Revenues from grants, entitlements and donations are recognized in the fiscal year in which all eligible requirements have been satisfied.
Governmental funds are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when both measurable and available. Measurable means the amount of the transaction can be determined and available means collectible in the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Resources not available to finance expenditures and commitments of the current period are recognized as deferred revenue or as a reservation of fund balance. The City considers property taxes available if they are collected within sixty-days after year-end.
Expenditures are recorded when the related fund liability is incurred. Principal and interest on general long-term debt, as well as compensated absences and claims and judgments are recorded only when payment is due. General capital acquisitions are reported as expenditures in governmental funds. Proceeds of general long-term debt and capital leases are reported as other financial sources.
When applicable, the City reports deferred revenue on its combined balance sheet. Deferred revenue arises when a potential revenue source does not meet both the measurable and available criteria for recognition in the current period. Deferred revenues also arise when resources are received by the City before it has legal claim to them, as when grant monies are received prior to the occurrences of qualifying expenditures. In subsequent periods, when both revenue recognition criteria are met, or when the City has legal claim to the resources, deferred revenue is removed from the combined balance sheet and revenue is recognized. 267
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June 30, 2025
21 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
B. Basis of Accounting (Continued)
Proprietary fund operating revenues, such as charges for services, result from exchange transactions associated with the principal activity of the fund. Exchange transactions are those in which each party receives and gives up essentially equal values. Non-operating revenues, such as subsidies and investment earnings, result from nonexchange transactions or ancillary activities.
C. Basis of Presentation
Government-Wide Financial Statements
The statement of net position and statement of activities display information about the primary government (the City) and its blended component units. These statements include the financial activities of the overall government, except for fiduciary activities. These statements distinguish between the governmental and business-type activities of the City. Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately from business-type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees charged to external parties.
The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the program expenses of a given function are offset by program revenues. Program expenses include direct expenses, which are clearly identifiable with a specific function. Program revenues include 1) charges paid by the recipient of goods or services offered by the programs and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular program. Revenues that are not classified as program revenues, including all taxes, are presented instead as general revenues.
When both restricted and unrestricted net position are available, unrestricted resources are used only after the restricted resources are depleted.
Fund Financial Statements
The fund financial statements provide information about the City’s funds, including fiduciary funds and blended component units. Separate statements for each fund category – governmental, proprietary and fiduciary – are presented. The emphasis of fund financial statements is on major governmental and enterprise funds, each displayed in separate columns. All remaining governmental and enterprise funds are separately aggregated and reported as non-major funds.
The City reports the following major governmental funds:
General Fund - This fund accounts for all the financial resources not required to be accounted for in another fund. This fund consists primarily of general government type activities.
The Home Funds Willow Street Special Revenue Fund - was established to account for funds received by the City and loaned to Developers for the sole purpose of building affordable housing on Willow Street.
The Measure A Fund - was established to account for the City’s portion of a County-Wide tax that can be used for general operations and capital additions of the City. 268
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June 30, 2025
22 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) C. Basis of Presentation (Continued)
The City reports the following major enterprise funds.
Water and Sewer Funds - account for the operation of the City’s water and sewer utilities. Activities of these funds include administration, operation and maintenance of the water and sewer systems and billing and collection activities. The Funds also accumulate resources for, and payment of long-term debt principal and interest. All costs are financed through charges made to utility customers with rates reviewed regularly and adjusted if necessary to ensure the integrity of the Funds.
The City also reports the following Fiduciary Fund type:
Agency Funds – are used to account for assets held by the City in an agency capacity for individuals, local law enforcement agencies or developers and fiduciary assets held in trust for post-retirement benefits.
D. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures/expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
E. Cash Equivalents
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, the City considers cash and cash equivalents as short term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates.
Restricted cash and unrestricted pooled cash and investments held by the City are considered cash equivalents for purposes of the combined statement of cash flow’s because the City’s cash management pool and funds invested by the City possess the characteristics of demand deposit accounts.
F. Capital Assets
Capital assets, recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if actual historical cost is not available, are reported in governmental activities column of the government-wide financial statements. Contributed fixed assets are valued at their estimated fair market value. Capital assets include land, buildings and building improvements and equipment. Capital assets are defined by the City as assets with an initial, individual cost of more than $5,000.
The costs of maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend assets lives are not capitalized. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized, as projects are constructed.
Right-to-use lease assets are initially measured at the present value of payments expected to be made during the lease term, adjusted for lease payments made at or before the lease commencement date, plus certain initial direct costs. Subsequently, the lease asset is amortized in a systematic and rational manner over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the underlying asset.
Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITA) assets are initially measured as the sum of the present value of payments expected to be made during the subscription term, payments associated with the SBITA contract made to the SBITA vendor at the commencement of the subscription term, when applicable, and capitalizable implementation costs, less any SBITA vendor incentives received form the SBITA vendor at the commencement of the SBITA term. SBITA assets are amortized in a systematic and rational manner over the shorter of the subscription term or the useful life of the underlying IT assets. 269
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
23 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) F. Fixed Assets (Continued)
Depreciation is recorded in the government-wide financial statements on the straight-line basis over the useful life of the assets as follows:
Assets Useful Life
Buildings 20-30 years
Building improvements 10-15 years
Site improvements 15-20 years
Equipment and machinery 3-20 years
Infrastructure 30-45 years
G. Property Tax
Inyo County is responsible for assessing, collecting and distributing property taxes in accordance with enabling legislation. Revenue received is based on an allocation factor calculated by the County under the provisions of Proposition 13 plus a percentage of the increase in market value in specific areas. The City's property tax is levied each July 1 on the assessed values as of the prior January 1 for all real and personal property located in the City.
Property sold after the assessment date (January 1) is reassessed and the amount of property tax levied is prorated.
Secured property taxes are due in two equal installments; the first is due November 1 and delinquent with penalties after December 10; the second is due February 1 and delinquent with penalties after April 10. Unsecured property tax is levied on July 1 and due on July 31 and becomes delinquent on August 31.
Based on a policy by the County called the Teeter Plan, 100% of the allocated taxes are transmitted by the County to the City, eliminating the need for an allowance for uncollectable. The County, in return, receives all penalties and interest on the related delinquent taxes.
H. Balance Sheet Classifications
Certain resources are classified as restricted assets as their use is restricted for specific purposes by bond agreements, lease agreements, trust agreements, grant agreements, City Charter provisions, or other requirements.
Governmental fund types’ restricted assets are for grant and bond agreements. Proprietary fund types’ restricted assets are for renewal and replacement of equipment and security deposits.
I. Fund Equity
The unassigned fund balances for governmental funds represent the amount available for budgeting future operations. Unrestricted net position for proprietary funds represents the net position available for future operations.
Restrictions of fund balances of governmental funds are established to either (1) satisfy legal covenants that require a portion of fund balance to be segregated or (2) identify the portion of the fund balance that is not appropriable for future expenditures.
Restricted net position for proprietary funds represent the net position legally identified for specific purposes. 270
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
24 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) J. Deferred Inflows of Resources
The City records deferred revenue for funds earned as of fiscal year end, but not reimbursed within sixty days after fiscal year end (unavailable.) The amount of the deferred revenue reported in the fund financial statements was $2,149,766. Included in the deferred revenue balance is $1,082,811 interest for the workforce housing loan receivable that will be repaid in future years. The City also received $602,384 advanced funds for certain projects that is recorded as deferred revenue-unearned. $1,547,382 of the fund financial statement deferred revenue has been recognized as revenue in the statement of net position under the required full accrual method of accounting.
Note 1 M. has additional information regarding deferred inflows and deferred outflows for pensions reported in the government-wide financial statements.
K. Intergovernmental Revenues
Federal and state governments reimburse the City for costs incurred on certain fixed asset construction projects under capital grant agreements. Amounts claimed under such grants are credited to intergovernmental revenues if the project is being administered by a Capital Project Fund. Additionally, the City receives reimbursement from federal and state governments for other programs, such as housing and rehabilitation grants. These reimbursements are recorded in the fund administering the program as intergovernmental revenues with the related program costs included in expenditures.
The respective grant agreements generally require the City to maintain accounting records and substantiating evidence to determine if all costs incurred and claimed are proper and that the City is in compliance with other terms of the grant agreements. These records are subject to audit by the appropriate government agency. Any amounts disallowed will reduce future claims or be directly recovered from the City.
L. Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current year financial statements.
M. Pensions
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability and deferred outflows/inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the City’s California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) plans (Plans) and additions to/deductions from the Plans’ fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by CalPERS. For this purpose, benefit payments (including refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value.
N. GASB Statement No. 87 Leases
In June 2017, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 87, Leases (GASB Statement No. 87), to better meet the information needs of financial statement users by improving accounting and financial reporting for leases by governments. This statement increases the usefulness of governments’ financial statements by requiring recognition of certain lease assets and liabilities for leases that previously were classified as operating leases and recognized as inflows of resources or outflows of resources based on the payment provisions of the contract. It also establishes a single model for lease accounting based on the foundational principle that leases are financings of the right to use an underlying asset. 271
City of Bishop
Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
25 Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) GASB 87 Leases (Continued)
A. Lessor
The City acts as the lessor for renting City owned buildings to other governmental entities. The City recognizes leases receivable and deferred inflows of resources in the government-wide financial statements. Variable payments based on future performance of the lessee or usage of the underlying asset are not included in the measurement of the lease receivable.
At the commencement of a lease, the City initially measures the lease receivable at the present value of payments expected to be received during the lease term. Subsequently, the lease receivable is reduced by the principal portion of lease payments received. The deferred inflows of resources are initially measured as the initial amount of the lease receivable, adjusted for lease payments received at or before the lease commencement date. Subsequently, the deferred inflows of resources are recognized as revenue over the life of the lease term in a systematic and rational method.
Key estimates and judgments include how the City determines (1) the discount rate it uses to discount the expected lease receipts to present value, (2) lease term, and (3) lease receipts. The City uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate for leases. The lease term includes the noncancellable period of the lease. Lease receipts included in the measurement of the lease receivable is composed of fixed payments from the lessee.
The City monitors changes in circumstances that would require a remeasurement of its lease and will remeasure the lease receivable and deferred inflows of resources if certain changes occur that are expected to significantly affect the amount of the leases receivable.
Note 2: Cash and Investments
The City maintains a cash and investment pool that is available for use by all funds. Each fund type's portion of this pool is displayed on the combined balance sheet as cash and investments. Unless otherwise dictated by legal or contractual requirements, income earned or losses arising from the investment of pooled cash are allocated on a quarterly basis to the participating funds and component units based on their proportionate shares of the average quarterly cash balance.
The City maintains “restricted cash and investments”. Monies restricted are for special revenue and capital project funds.
Cash and investments at June 30, 2025, consisted of the following:
Cash and investments $ 21,976,334
Restricted cash and investments 2,095,320
Cash and investments, statement of net position 24,071,654 Cash and investments, agency funds 59,914
Total cash and investments $ 24,131,568
Checking account $ 1,025,386
Imprest cash 340
Inyo county 18,488
Investment in Section 115 Trust 1,977,470
CA CLASS 20,214,851
Local agency investment fund 895,033
Total cash and investments $ 24,131,568
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
26 Note 2: Cash and Investments (Continued)
A. Investments Authorized by the California Government Code and the City’s Investment Policy The table below identifies the investment types that are authorized for the City of Bishop by the California Government Code (or the City’s investment policy, where more restrictive). The table also identifies certain provisions of the California Government Code (or the City’s investment policy, where more restrictive) that address interest rate risk, credit risk and concentration of credit risk. This table does not address investments of debt proceeds held by bond trustees that are governed by the provisions of debt agreements of the City, rather than the general provisions of the California Government Code or the City investment policy.
Maximum Percentage Investment
Maturity of Portfolio in One Issuer
Investment pools authorized under CA
Statutes governed by Government Code N/A None $40 million U.S. Treasury Obligations 5 years None None
Bank Savings Accounts N/A 25% None
Federal Agencies 5 years 75% None
Commercial Paper 180 days 20% None
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 180 days 20% None
Re-Purchase Agreements 180 days 20% None
Corporate Debt 5 years 25% None
Authorized Investment Type
B. Disclosures Relating to Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of all investments.
Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates. Information about the sensitivity of the fair values of the City’s investments to market interest rate fluctuations is provided by the following table that shows the distribution of the City’s investment maturity:
12 Months 13-48
Totals or Less Months
County cash* $ 18,488 $ 18,488 $ -
Investment in Section 115 Trust* 1,977,470 1,977,470
California Class* 20,214,851 20,214,851
State Investment Pool* 895,033 895,033
Totals $ 23,105,842 $ 23,105,842 $ -
*Not subject to categorization
Remaining Maturity (in Months)
Investment Type
C. Concentrations of Credit Risk
The investment policy of the City contains limitations on the amount that can be invested in any one issuer. There are no investments to one issuer exceeding those limits.
D. Custodial Credit Risk
Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial institution, a government will not be able to recover its deposit or will not be able to recover collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty (e.g. broker-dealer) to a transaction, a government will not be able to recover the value of its investment of collateral securities that are in the possession of another party. The California Government Code and the City’s investment policy do not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for deposits or investments, other than the following provision for deposits; The California Government Code requires that a financial institution secured deposits made by state or local governmental units by pledging securities in an undivided collateral pool held by a depository regulated under state law (unless so waived by the government unit). The fair value of the pledged securities in the collateral pool must equal at least 110% of the total amount deposited by the public agencies. California law also allows financial institutions to secure the City’s deposits by pledging first deed mortgage notes having a value of 150% of the secured public deposits. 273
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
27 Note 2: Cash and Investments (Continued)
Custodial Credit Risk (Continued)
At June 30, 2025, the City’s deposits balance was $1,989,034 and the carrying amount was $1,025,386. The difference between the bank balance and the carrying amount was due to normal outstanding checks and deposits in transit. Of the bank balance all was covered by the Federal Depository Insurance or by collateral held in the pledging bank’s trust department in the City’s name.
E. Investment in State Investment Pool
LAIF is included in the State’s Pooled Money Investment Account. The total amount invested by all public agencies in the State’s Pooled Money Investment Account approximates $179.92 billion. Of the $179.92 billion managed by the State Treasurer, 100% is invested in non-derivative financial products and 3.81% is invested in structured notes and asset-backed securities. The Local Investment Advisory Board (Board) has oversight responsibility for LAIF.
The Board consists of five members as designated by state statute.
Investments are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of GASB Statement No. 31, which requires governmental entities to report certain investments at fair value in the balance sheet and recognize the corresponding change in fair value of investments in the year in which the change occurred. The City reports its investments at fair value based on quoted market information obtained from fiscal agents or other sources if the change is material to the financial statements.
Note 3: Loans Receivable
The City is participating in an affordable workforce housing loan program designed to construct low to moderate income housing. Under the terms of the loan the City is providing a 3% note to the developer, Bishop Pacific Associates. The maximum amount available under the loan is $2,220,000. As of June 30, 2025 the City had loaned $2,220,000 and there was accrued interest of $1,093,593. The term of the note commenced on September 1, 2006 and will expire on the date that is fifty-five years after issuance of the date of completion, but no longer than fifty-eight years from the date of commencement. The source of the funding for the loan was a grant to the City from the State of California, Housing and Community Development, Home Funds program.
The City participates in an “Affordable Housing Loan Program” designed to encourage home ownership in the City limits. Under the program, loans were provided under favorable terms to homeowners who agree to spend these funds in accordance with the City's loan agreement terms. Although these loans are expected to be repaid in full, their balance in the governmental funds balance sheet. Mammoth Lakes Housing is administrating the loan program on behalf of the City. Notes receivable as reported in the statement of net position consist of the following: Mammoth Lakes Housing Loans $179,681.
Note 4: Liability, Insured Programs and Workers Compensation Protection A. Description of Self-Insurance Pool Pursuant to Joint Powers Agreement The City is a member of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (Authority). The Authority is composed of 124 California public entities and is organized under a joint powers agreement pursuant to California Government Code Section 6500 et seq. The purpose of the Authority is to arrange and administer programs for the pooling of self-insured losses, to purchase excess insurance or reinsurance, and to arrange for group purchased insurance for property and other coverages. The Authority’s pool began covering claims of its members in 1978.
Each member government has an elected official as its representative on the Board of Directors. The Board operates through a 9-member Executive Committee.
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June 30, 2025
28 Note 4: Liability, Insured Programs and Workers Compensation Protection (Continued) B. Primary Self-Insurance Programs Authority
Each member pays an annual contribution at the beginning of the coverage period. A retrospective adjustment is then conducted annually thereafter, for coverage years 2012-13 and prior. Coverage years 2013-14 and forward are not subject to routine annual retrospective adjustment. The total funding requirement for primary selfinsurance programs is based on an actuarial analysis. Costs are allocated to individual agencies based on payroll and claims history, relative to other members of the risk-sharing pool.
Primary Liability Program
Claims are pooled separately between police and general government exposures. (1) The payroll of each member is evaluated relative to the payroll of other members. A variable credibility factor is determined for each member, which establishes the weight applied to payroll and the weight applied to losses within the formula. (2) The first layer of losses includes incurred costs up to $100,000 for each occurrence and is evaluated as a percentage of the pool’s total incurred costs within the first layer. (3) The second layer of losses includes incurred costs from $100,000 to $500,000 for each occurrence and is evaluated as a percentage of the pool’s total incurred costs within the second layer. (4) Incurred costs from $500,000 to $50 million, are distributed based on the outcome of cost allocation within the first and second loss layers.
The coverage limit for each member, including all layers of coverage, is $50 million per occurrence. Subsidence losses have a sub-limit of $50 million per occurrence. The coverage structure includes retained risk that is pooled among members, reinsurance, and excess insurance. More detailed information about the various layers of coverage is available on the following website: https://cjpia.org/protection/coverage-programs.
Primary Workers’ Compensation Program
Claims are pooled separately between public safety (police and fire) and general government exposures. (1) The payroll of each member is evaluated relative to the payroll of other members. A variable credibility factor is determined for each member, which establishes the weight applied to payroll and the weight applied to losses within the formula. (2) The first layer of losses includes incurred costs up to $75,000 for each occurrence and is evaluated as a percentage of the pool’s total incurred costs within the first layer. (3) The second layer of losses includes incurred costs from $75,000 to $200,000 for each occurrence and is evaluated as a percentage of the pool’s total incurred costs within the second layer. (4) Incurred costs from $200,000 to statutory limits are distributed based on the outcome of cost allocation within the first and second loss layers.
For 2024-25 the Authority’s pooled retention is $1 million per occurrence, with reinsurance to statutory limits under California Workers’ Compensation Law. Employer’s Liability losses are pooled among members to $1 million. Coverage from $1 million to $5 million is purchased through reinsurance policies, and Employer’s Liability losses from $5 million to $10 million are pooled among members.
C. Purchased Insurance
Pollution Legal Liability Insurance
The City of Bishop participates in the pollution legal liability insurance program which is available through the Authority. The policy covers sudden and gradual pollution of scheduled property, streets, and storm drains owned by the City of Bishop. Coverage is on a claims-made basis. There is a $250,000 deductible.
Property Insurance
The City of Bishop participates in the all-risk property protection program of the Authority. This insurance protection is underwritten by several insurance companies. City of Bishop property is currently insured according to a schedule of covered property submitted by the City of Bishop to the Authority. There is a $10,000 deductible per occurrence except for non-emergency vehicle insurance which has a $2,500 deductible. 275
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June 30, 2025
29 Note 4: Liability, Insured Programs and Workers Compensation Protection (Continued) Earthquake and Flood Insurance
The City of Bishop purchases earthquake and flood insurance on a portion of its property. The earthquake insurance is part of the property protection insurance program of the Authority. City of Bishop property currently has earthquake protection. There is a deductible of 5% per unit of value with a minimum deductible of $100,000.
Crime Insurance
The City of Bishop purchases crime insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 with a $2,500 deductible. The fidelity coverage is provided through the Authority.
D. Adequacy of Protection
During the past three fiscal years, none of the above programs of protection experienced settlements or judgments that exceeded pooled or insured coverage. There were also no significant reductions in pooled or insured liability coverage in 2024-25.
Note 5: Leases Receivable
The City derives a portion of its revenue from the rental of real property based on a fixed lease amount to other government organizations and to one cell tower provider. These leases are treated as finance leases for accounting purposes under Governmental Accounting Board Statement No. 87. The initial lease terms started as early as August 1, 2019 for periods between five and thirty years, and can be terminated by the lessee at any time and without cause by giving the City written notice of termination. Early termination is not expected. The rents range from $965 to $6,610 per month and increases by the consumer price index annually. The City has other leases that do not meet the definition of finance leases under GASB 87.
A summary of changes in lease receivable for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 is as follows:
Due in
Balance Retirements/ Balance Due within More Than
7/1/2024 Additions Adjustments 6/30/2025 One Year One Year Leases receivable $ 1,312,599 $ - $ (124,094) $ 1,188,505 $ 67,781 $ 1,120,724 Lease receivable are due in the upcoming years as follows:
Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Total
2026 $ 67,781 $ 34,374 $ 102,155
2027 38,469 33,201 71,671
2028 65,568 32,072 97,640
2029 43,231 30,001 73,232
2030 45,173 28,724 73,897
2031-2035 187,024 125,167 312,192
2036-2040 180,312 97,927 278,240
2041-2045 237,664 68,399 306,063
2046-2050 306,829 29,841 336,671
2051 16,453 480 16,932
Total $ 1,188,504 $ 480,187 $ 1,668,691
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
30 Note 6: Capital Assets
Capital asset activity for the year ended June 30, 2025 was as follows:
Balance Retirements/ Balance
Governmental Activities July 1, 2024 Additions Adjustments June 30, 2025 Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land $ 386,105 $ - $ - $ 386,105
Construction in progress 469,617 220,755 (8,323) 682,049 Capital assets, being depreciated and amortized:
Buildings and improvements 5,252,243 99,157 5,351,400
Site improvements 797,401 412,643 1,210,044
Equipment 5,136,424 680,758 (92,857) 5,724,325
Infrastructure 13,459,705 13,459,705
Right-to-use assets-leased property 375,913 375,913
Right-to-use assets-subscriptions 57,191 57,191
Total capital assets, being depreciated 25,021,686 1,249,749 (92,857) 26,178,578 Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings and improvements (4,746,583) (43,307) (4,789,890) Site Improvements (684,219) (13,778) (697,997)
Equipment (3,599,344) (255,584) 92,857 (3,762,071)
Infrastructure (5,517,697) (490,830) (6,008,527)
Total accumulated depreciation (14,547,843) (803,499) 92,857 (15,258,485) Less accumulated amortization for:
Leased property (101,486) (58,622) (160,108)
Subscriptions (14,298) (14,298)
Total capital assets, being depreciated
and amortized, net 10,372,357 373,330 - 10,745,687
Governmental activities capital assets, net $ 11,228,079 $ 594,085 $ (8,323) $ 11,813,841 Business-Type Activities
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land $ 481,056 $ - $ - $ 481,056
Construction in progress 330,314 191,264 (313,988) 207,590 Capital assets, being depreciated:
Buildings and improvements 335,633 335,633
Equipment 1,975,185 808,508 (90,073) 2,693,620
Infrastructure 14,313,816 (4,621) 14,309,195
Total capital assets, being depreciated 16,624,634 808,508 (94,694) 17,338,448 Less accumulated depreciation: (10,433,872) (308,410) 90,073 (10,652,209) Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 6,190,762 500,098 (4,621) 6,686,239 Business- type activities capital assets, net $ 7,002,132 $ 691,362 $ (318,609) $ 7,374,885 Depreciation expense was charged to governmental fund functions/programs of the City as follows:
General government $ 19,701
Parks 64,208
Public Safety 203,037
Streets and roads 516,553
Total $ 803,499
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
31 Note 7: Long-Term Liabilities
A summary of the changes in the City's long-term liabilities reported in the governmental activities column of the government-wide financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025:
Governmental Activities:
Balance Adjustments/ Balance Due Within
July 1, 2024 Additions Retirements June 30, 2025 One Year Compensated absences $ 351,928 $ 599,207 $ - $ 951,135 $ 237,784 Capital lease A 91,906 (22,977) 68,929 22,977
Capital lease B 155,726 130,334 (60,622) 225,438 56,115 Net lease liability 241,753 (52,178) 189,575 53,765
Subscription payable 57,191 (15,360) 41,831 13,269
OPEB liability (Note 10) 6,616,313 (798,492) 5,817,821
Net pension liability (Note 9) 12,364,183 (173,166) 12,191,017 Total $ 19,821,809 $ 786,732 $ (1,122,795) $ 19,485,746 $ 383,910 A. Compensated Absences
City employees are granted vacation in varying amounts based on classification and length of service. Upon termination or retirement, the City is to pay 100% of the vacation time accrued and none of the accrued sick leave.
Governmental Funds – Governmental Funds record expenditures for compensated absences as they are taken by employees. A year–end accrual for compensated absences has not been made in the Governmental Funds as of June 30, 2025, because the City does not believe any of the available year–end resources will be required to fund the year–end compensated absences liability. The City implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 101 in the 2024/25 fiscal year which added a portion of the sick leave liability. The City estimated that of the amount of sick leave available to employees at year end, 50% will be used by termination. The cumulative effect of the restatement on beginning governmental funds net position was a decrease of $462,908.
Proprietary Funds – Proprietary funds accrue a liability for unused compensated absences earned through year-end.
An expense is recognized for the increase in liability from the prior year. The City estimated that of the amount of sick leave available to water and sewer employees at year end, 50% will be used by termination. The cumulative effect of the restatement on beginning enterprise funds net position was a decrease of $36,320 in the water fund and a decrease of $42,992 in the sewer fund.
B. Capital Leases
Capital Lease A: In July 2023 the City took possession of twelve tasers, body cameras and video evidence storage for the police department. The total liability incurred to purchase the equipment was $114,889 financed through Axon Enterprise Inc. The 5 year lease terms begin with the first lease in July 2023 and ends in July 2027. The future minimum lease obligations and the net present value of these minimum lease payments as of June 30, 2025, are as follows:
Year Ending
June 30, Principal
2026 $ 22,977
2027 22,977
2028 22,975
Total $ 68,929
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32 Note 7: Long-Term Liabilities (Continued)
Capital Lease B: On August 18, 2023 the City took possession of four trucks for the public works department and two truck to be used for public safety. The total liability incurred to purchase the vehicles was $264,082 financed through Enterprise Fleet Management. The calculated interest rate was between 7.45% and 8.70%. The 5 year lease terms begin with the first lease in September 2023 and end on December 2028. The future minimum lease obligations and the net present value of these minimum lease payments as of June 30, 2025, are as follows:
Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Total
2026 $ 56,115 $ 16,017 $ 72,132
2027 60,833 11,299 72,132
2028 65,951 6,181 72,132
2029 37,855 1,603 39,458
2030 4,684 43 4,728
Totals $ 225,438 $ 35,143 $ 260,580
C. Net Lease Liability
The City has entered into lease arrangements as lessee with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to finance the use of 8 parking lots and the City park that expire at various times through FY 2049. The City also leases a copy machine and 4 police vehicles. The calculated borrowing rate used was 3%.
Principal and interest payments to maturity for these leases are as follows:
Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Total
2026 $ 53,765 $ 4,858 $ 58,623
2027 55,399 3,224 58,623
2028 29,235 1,818 31,053
2029 2,664 1,536 4,200
2030 2,744 1,456 4,200
2031-2035 15,004 5,996 21,000
2036-2040 17,394 3,606 21,000
2041-2045 7,903 1,362 9,265
2046-2050 5,467 504 5,971
Total $ 189,575 $ 24,360 $ 213,935
D. Subscription Payable
The City has entered into a subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITA) software application.
The SBITA arrangement expiresin 2028. As of June 30, 2025, SBITA assets and the related accumulated amortization totaled $42,831 and $14,298, respectively. The future subscription payments under SBITA agreement is as follows:
Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Total
2026 $ 13,269 $ 2,091 $ 15,360
2027 13,932 1,428 15,360
2028 14,630 731 15,361
Total $ 41,831 $ 4,250 $ 46,081
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
33 Note 7: Long-Term Liabilities (Continued)
Business-Type Activities:
A summary of the changes in the City's long-term business-type liabilities reported in the proprietary funds statement of net position and the business-type activities column of the government-wide financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025:
Balance Adjustments/ Balance Due Within
July 1, 2024 Additions Retirements June 30, 2025 One Year Compensated absences $ 78,267 $ 75,354 $ - $ 153,621 $ 38,405 Capital lease 50,603 (9,831) 40,772 10,589
OPEB liability (Note 10) 1,142,125 (136,129) 1,005,996
Net pension liability (Note 9) 4,874,012 (19,934) 4,854,078 Total $ 6,145,007 $ 75,354 $ (165,894) $ 6,054,467 $ 48,994
Capital Lease: On August 18, 2023 the City took possession of four trucks for the public works department and two truck to be used for public safety. The total liability incurred to purchase the vehicles was $264,082 financed through Enterprise Fleet Management. The calculated interest rate was between 7.45% and 8.70%. The 5 year lease terms begin with the first lease in September 2023 and end on December 2028. Principal and interest payments to maturity for these leases are as follows:
Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Total
2026 $ 10,589 $ 2,681 $ 13,270
2027 11,406 1,864 13,270
2028 12,285 985 13,270
2029 6,492 142 6,634
Totals $ 40,772 $ 5,672 $ 46,445
Note 8: Fund Balances – Governmental Funds
The City adopted a policy for GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting. GASB 54 establishes fund balance classifications that comprise a hierarchy based on the extent to which a government is bound to observe constraints imposed upon the use of the resources reported in governmental funds. While the classifications of fund balance in the City’s various governmental funds were revised, the implementation of this standard had no effect on total fund balance. Detailed information on governmental fund-type, fund balances are as follows:
General Non-Major Non-Major
Fund Measure A Special Revenue Capital Project
Restricted for:
Section 115 trust $ 1,529,012 $ - $ - $ -
Total restricted 1,529,012
Nonspendable
Prepaid expense 764,804 4,128
Total nonspendable 764,804 4,128
Committed to:
Special Revenue Funds 1,888,344 904,650
Capital Project Funds 98,782
Total committed 1,888,344 904,650 98,782
Unassigned 14,136,916 (115,851)
Total fund balance $ 16,430,732 $ 1,888,344 $ 904,650 $ (17,069) 280
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
34 Note 9: Defined Benefit Pension Cost-Sharing Employer Plan a. Miscellaneous and Safety Pension Plans
A. General Information about the Pension Plans
The City has pension plans with the California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) and the Public Agency Retirement Services (“PARS”). Information about the pension plans follows.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Plan Descriptions – All qualified permanent and probationary employees are eligible to participate in the City’s separate Safety (police and fire) and Miscellaneous (all other) Employee Pension Plans, cost-sharing multiple employer defined benefit pension plans administered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Benefit provisions under the Plans are established by State statute and City resolution. CalPERS issues publicly available reports that include a full description of the pension plans regarding benefit provisions, assumptions and membership information that can be found on the CalPERS website.
Benefits Provided – CalPERS provides service retirement and disability benefits, annual cost of living adjustments and death benefits to plan members, who must be public employees and beneficiaries. Benefits are based on years of credited service, equal to one year of full time employment. Members with five years of total service are eligible to retire at age 50 with statutorily reduced benefits. All members are eligible for non-duty disability benefits after 10 years of service. The death benefit is one of the following: the Basic Death Benefit, the 1957 Survivor Benefit, or the Optional Settlement 2W Death Benefit. The cost of living adjustments for each plan are applied as specified by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law.
Funding Policy – Active plan members in the Plan are required to contribute 7.00% to 8.00% of their covered salary for the miscellaneous plans and 9% to 13.75% for public safety members. The City contributes the employee portion for miscellaneous and safetuy classic employee’s. The City is required to contribute the actuarially determined remaining amounts necessary to fund the benefits for its members. The actuarial methods and assumptions used are those adopted by the CalPERS Board of Administration.
The Plans’ provisions and benefits in effect at June 30, 2025, are summarized as follows:
Miscellaneous Tier 1 Miscellaneous Tier 2 PEPRA Miscellaneous Plan Prior to After On or after
Hire date January 1, 2010 January 1, 2010 January 1, 2013 Benefit formula 2% @ 55 2% @ 60 2% @ 62
Benefit vesting schedule 5 years service 5 years service 5 years service Benefit payments monthly for life monthly for life monthly for life Retirement age 50-55 56-60 57-62
Monthly benefits , as a % of compensation 1.5% to 2% 1.5% to 2% 1% to 2% Required employee contribution rates 7.00% 7.00% 8.00%
Required employer contribution rates 13.05% 11.16% 8.07% Safety Classic Tier 1 Safety Classic Tier 2 PEPRA Police & Fire Plans Prior to After On or after
Hire date January 1, 2010 January 1, 2010 January 1, 2013 Benefit formula 3% @ 50 2.7% @ 57 2.7% @ 57
Benefit vesting schedule 5 years service 5 years service 5 years service Benefit payments monthly for life monthly for life monthly for life Retirement age 45-50 52-57 52-57
Monthly benefits , as a % of compensation 2.5% to 3% 2.2% to 2.7% 2.2% to 2.7% Required employee contribution rates 9.00% 9.00% 13.75% Required employer contribution rates 28.52% 25.40% 14.66% 281
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
35 Note 9: Defined Benefit Pension Cost-Sharing Employer Plan (Continued) A. General Information about the Pension Plans (Continued) For the year ended June 30, 2025, contributions recognized as part of pension expense for each Plan were as follows:
CalPERS Contributions-employer $ 1,763,556
Contributions-employee (paid by employer) $ 158,926
B. Pension Liabilities, Pension Expenses and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to Pensions
As of June 30, 2025, the City reported net pension liabilities for its proportionate shares of the net pension liability of the Plan as follows:
Proportionate share of
Net pension liability
Miscellaneous Plans $ 5,877,093
Safety Plans $ 6,932,486
The City’s net pension liability for each Plan is measured as the proportionate share of the net pension liability.
The net pension liability of each of the Plans is measured as of June 30, 2024, and the total pension liability for each Plan used to calculate the net pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2023 rolled forward to June 30, 2024 using standard update procedures. The City’s proportion of the net pension liability was based on a projection of the City’slong-term share of contributions to the pension plans relative to the projected contributions of all participating employers, actuarially determined.
The City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability as of June 30, 2024 and 2025 was as follows:
Miscellaneous Plans Safety Plans
Proportion - June 30, 2024 0.11735% 0.09477%
Proportion - June 30, 2025 0.12151% 0.09509%
Change - Increase (Decrease) 0.00416% 0.00031%
For the fiscal year-ended June 30, 2025, the City recognized CalPERS miscellaneous and safety pension expense of $1,569,874. At June 30, 2025, the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 1,073,882 $ (38,222) Changes of assumptions 321,855.00
Net difference between projected and actual earnings
on pension plan investments 2,698,968 (2,025,545)
Change in proportions 404,770 (1,323)
Change in proportionate share of contributions (639,987) City contributions subsequent measurement date 1,763,556 Total $ 6,263,031 $ (2,705,077)
$1,763,556 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension liability in the year ended June 30, 2026. 282
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
36 Note 9: Defined Benefit Pension Cost-Sharing Employer Plan (Continued) Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized as pension expense as follows:
Measurement Period
Ended June 30:
2026 $ (569,791)
2027 (1,498,810)
2028 43,609
2029 230,594
20230 -
Thereafter -
Actuarial Assumptions – The total pension liabilities in the June 30, 2023 actuarial valuation was determined using the following actuarial assumptions:
Valuation Date June 30, 2023
Measurement Date June 30, 2024
Actuarial Cost Method Entry-Age Normal Cost Method
Actuarial Assumptions:
Discount Rate 6.90%
Inflation 2.50%
Projected Salary Increase Varies by Entry Age and Service Investment Rate of Return 6.90%
Discount Rate – The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 6.90% for each cost-sharing multiple employer Plan. To determine whether the municipal bond rate should be used in the calculation of a discount rate for each plan, CalPERS stress tested plans that would most likely result in a discount rate that would be different from the actuarially assumed discount rate. Based on the testing, none of the tested plans run out of assets. Therefore, the current cost sharing 6.90 percent discount rate is adequate and the use of the municipal bond rate calculation is not necessary. The long term expected discount rate of 6.90 percent will be applied to all plans in the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF). The stress test results are presented in a detailed report that can be obtained from the CalPERS website.
Any changes to the discount rate will require Board action and proper stakeholder outreach. For these reasons, CalPERS expects to continue using a discount rate net of administrative expenses for GASB 67 and 68 calculations through at least the 2024-25 fiscal year. CalPERS will continue to check the materiality of the difference in calculation until such time as we have changed our methodology.
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a building-block method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class.
In determining the long-term expected rate of return, CalPERS took into account both short-term and long-term market return expectations as well as the expected pension fund cash flows. Using historical returns of all the funds’ asset classes, expected compound returns were calculated over the short-term (first 10 years) and the long-term (11- 60 years) using a building-block approach. Using the expected nominal returns for both short-term and long-term, the present value of benefits was calculated for each fund. The expected rate of return was set by calculating the single equivalent expected return that arrived at the same present value of benefits for cash flows as the one calculated using both short-term and long-term returns. The expected rate of return was then set equivalent to the single equivalent rate calculated above and rounded down to the nearest one quarter of one percent. 283
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
37 Note 9: Defined Benefit Pension Cost-Sharing Employer Plan (Continued) The table below reflects the long-term expected real rate of return by asset class. The rate of return was calculated using the capital market assumptions applied to determine the discount rate and asset allocation. These rates of return are net of administrative expenses.
New Strategic Real Return
Asset Class Allocation Years 1-10 (1)(2)
Global equity-cap weighted 30.0% 4.54%
Global equity non-cap weighted 12.0% 3.84%
Private equity 13.0% 7.28%
Treasury 5.0% 0.27%
Mortgage backed securities 5.0% 0.50%
Investment grade corporates 10.0% 1.56%
High yield 5.0% 2.27%
Emerging market debt 5.0% 2.48%
Private debt 5.0% 3.57%
Real assets 15.0% 3.21%
Leverage -5.0% -0.59%
(1) An expected inflation of 2.30% used for this period (2) Figures are based on the 2021-22 Asset Liability Management study.
Sensitivity of the Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate – The following presents the City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability for each Plan, calculated using the discount rate for each Plan, as well as what the City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability would be if calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage point lower or 1-percentage point higher than the current rate:
Discount Rate -1% Current Discount Discount Rate +1%
(5.90%) Rate (6.90%) (7.90%)
Misc Plan $ 9,519,843 $ 5,877,093 $ 2,889,509
Safety Plan $ 11,229,399 $ 6,932,486 $ 3,408,402
b. City of Bishop Retirement Enhancement Plan
The PARS Retirement Enhancement Plan (“REP”) was implemented July 1, 2001 and closed to new participants hired after January 1, 2012. This plan is separate from CalPERS and is established as a 401 (a) Defined Benefit Plan. The REP is administered by PARS.
The REP provides a benefit equal to 1.00% of final average compensation for eligible miscellaneous employee service while employed at the City of Bishop.
Eligibility for the benefit is a) full-time Miscellaneous employee’s on or after July 1, 2001 and before July 1, 2012 b) retire directly from the City under CalPERS under a service retirement and remain retired under CalPERS c) Tier I-hired before January 1, 2010-age 55 with 10 or more years of full-time City service, Tier II-hired after January 1, 2010-age 60 with 10 or more years of full-time City service, Tier III-age 55 with no service requirements (2 employees). The plan is closed to employees hired on or after January 1, 2012.
Contribution Description - Section 20814(c) of the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law requires that the employer contribution rates for all public employers be determined on an annual basis by the actuary and shall be effective on the July 1 following notice of a change in the rate. Funding contributions for the Plans are determined annually on an actuarial basis as of June 30 by CalPERS. The actuarially determined rate is the estimated amount necessary to finance the costs of benefits earned by employees during the year, with an additional amount to finance any unfunded accrued liability. The City is required to contribute the difference between the actuarially determined rate and the contribution rate of employees.
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
38 Note 9: Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Continued)
The City makes all contributions necessary to fund the benefits available under the REP. Employees are not permitted to make any contributions.
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions Used to Determine Total Pension Liability - The June 30, 2025 total pension liability was based on the following actuarial methods and assumptions:
Valuation Date July 1, 2023
Measurement Date June 30, 2025
Actuarial Cost Method Entry-Age Normal Cost Method
Actuarial Assumptions:
Discount Rate 5.00%
Inflation 2.50%
Projected Salary Increase 3.00%
Investment Rate of Return 5.00%
Discount Rate - The plan’s fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current active and inactive employees. Therefore, the discount rate for calculating the total pension liability is equal to the long-term expected rate of return.
The best-estimate range for the long-term expected rate of return is determined by adding expected inflation to expected long-term real returns and reflecting expected volatility and correlation. The capital market assumptions are per actuarial investment consulting practice as of June 30, 2025.
Asset Class Estimated Real Rate of Return
60% Broad U.S. Equity 5.10%
40% U.S. Fixed 2.40%
A blended discount rate is generally required to be used to measure the Total Pension Liability (the Actuarial Accrued Liability calculated using the Individual Entry Age Normal Cost Method). The long-term expected return on plan investments may be used to discount liabilities to the extent that the plan’s Fiduciary Net Position (fair market value of assets) is projected to cover benefit payments and administrative expenses. A 20-year high quality (AA/Aa or higher) municipal bond rate must be used for periods where the Fiduciary Net Position is not projected to cover benefit payments and administrative expenses. Determining the discount rate will often require that the actuary perform complex projects of future benefit payments and asset values. Alternative evaluations of projected solvency are allowed, if such evaluation can reliability be made.
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2025
39 Note 9: Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Continued)
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position - The following table shows the changes in net pension liability recognized over the measurement period.
Increase (Decrease)
Plan Fiduciary
Total Pension Liability Net Position Net Pension Liability (a) (b) (c)=(a)-(b)
Balances at 6/30/2024 $ 6,594,746 $ 2,308,714 $ 4,286,032 Changes for the year:
Service cost 64,942 64,942
Interest 323,185 323,185
Amortization of expected and
actual investment income -
Differerence between expected
and actual experience -
Amortization of expected and
Changes in assumptions -
actual experience
Contribution-employer 186,824 (186,824)
Net investment income 260,380 (260,380)
Benefit payments (396,796) (396,796) -
Administrative expense (8,558) 8,558
Net changes (8,669) 41,850 (50,519)
Balances at 6/30/2025 $ 6,586,077 $ 2,350,564 $ 4,235,513 Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate - The following presents the net pension liability of the City of Bishop, calculated using the discount rate of 5%, as well as what the Plan’s net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1 percentage point lower (4%) or 1 percentage point higher (6%) than the current rate.
Discount Rate -1% Current Discount Rate Discount Rate +1% 4% 5% 6%
Miscellaneous PARS Enhancement $ 3,606,311 $ 4,235,513 $ 4,968,356 Subsequent Events - There were no subsequent events that would materially affect the results presented in this disclosure.
Recognition of Gains and Losses - Under GASB 68, gains and losses related to changes in total pension liability and fiduciary net position are recognized in pension expense systematically over time.
The first amortized amounts are recognized in pension expense for the year the gain or loss occurs. The remaining amounts are categorized as deferred outflows and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions and are to be recognized in future pension expense.
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40 Note 9: Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Continued)
The amortization period differs depending on the source of the gain or loss:
Difference between projected and actual earnings 5 year straight-line amortization All other amounts Straight-line amortization over the average expected remaining service lives of all members that are
provided with benefits (active, inactive, and retired)
as of the beginning of the measurement period
Deferred Outflows/(Inflows) of Resources - As of June 30, 2025, the City of Bishop has deferred outflows and deferred inflows of resources related to this pension plan as follows:
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ - $ (11,536) Changes of assumptions (42,943)
Net difference between projected and actual earnings
on pension plan investments 111,362 (140,143)
Total $ 111,362 $ (194,622)
Amounts reported as deferred outflows or deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized as pension expense as follows:
Measurement Period
Ended June 30:
2026 $ 34,129
2027 (51,794)
2028 (37,273)
2029 (28,322)
2030 -
Note 10: Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
General Information about the OPEB Plan
The City Council passed a resolution to establish health benefit vesting requirements for future retirees under public employees’ medical and hospital care act, whereas for employees hired before 1/1/2010, the City contributes at retirement up to a maximum of 90% of the PERS Choice – Other Southern California plan. Those who retire directly from the City with at least 50 years in age and 5 years CalPERS service are eligible. Those hired on or after 1/1/2010 are subject to vesting on the PERS Choice Other Southern California plan, in the amount of 50% of the monthly premium for those with 10 years CalPERS service (none if under), grading up to 100% for those with 20 or more years CalPERS service. A minimum of 5 years of service with the City of Bishop is required. 287
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41 Note 10: Post-Retirement Health Care Benefits (Continued) The Bishop City Council passed ordinance No. 551, whereby Council members who retire directly from the City are at least 65 years of age and have at least 8 full years of service are eligible for benefits similar to those hired before 1/1/2010. The above requirements are waived for Council members who were on the Bishop City Council as of November 1, 2016. Council members who were on the City Council as of November 1, 2016, are entitled to medical benefits if they have served two full terms of seven and one half years on the Council as an elected official with the City, and having reached a minimum of 62 years of age at the time they leave the Council.
Plan Description
The City’s Post-Retirement Healthcare Plan is a single employer defined benefit healthcare plan administered by CalPERS. CalPERS provides medical insurance benefits only to eligible retirees and their eligible dependents. The City approved post-retirement health insurance benefits for all of its employees under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). The minimum age for receiving benefits is 50 and there is no cap. The plan also provides coverage for eligible family members. For employees who are eligible to participate in the plan the City will contribute the health benefit cost for the retiree and eligible family members up to 90% of the least expensive PERS plan, except as noted under the tier II plan. A retiree with less than the required years of service with the City will receive no benefit, unless they have previous employment qualifying them for CalPERS retirement, in which case they are eligible to receive the CalPERS minimum at the time of retirement. The CalPERS minimum is set by law. The retiree is on the same medical plan as the City’s active employees, however monthly rates for coverage of covered active and retired employees are computed separately.
Funding Policy
The contribution requirement of plan members is established by the City Council. The 2024-25 fiscal year contribution was based on amortized funding over a 30 year period using entry age normal cost. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 the City contributed $708,771 towards the unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL). The City initially chose the California Employers Retiree Benefit Trust (CERBT) as the trustee for the plan and then transferred plan assets to the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) in the 2022/23 fiscal year. The City also made the net contribution for fiscal year end June 30, 2025 directly to health insurance providers totalling $666,055 that was not reimbursed by the PARS trust account. Plan members receiving benefits contributed 10% of the total premiums.
Employees Covered By Benefit Terms
At the reporting date of June 30, 2025 the following employees were covered by the benefit terms:
Retirees currently receiving benefit payments 56
Active employees 40
Total 96
Contributions
The City’s annual other post-employment benefit (OPEB) cost (expense) is calculated based on the actuarially determined contribution of the employer (ADC), an amount actuarially determined in accordance with the parameters of GASB Statement 75. The ADC represents a level of funding that, if paid on an ongoing basis, is projected to cover normal cost each year and amortize any unfunded actuarial liabilities (or funding excess) over a period not to exceed thirty years. The City chose a 30 year period to amortize the unfunded actuarial liability.
The contribution requirement of plan members is established by the City Council. The 2023-24 measurement period contribution was based on the actuarially determined contribution using entry age actuarial cost with normal costs calculated as a level percentage of payroll, as required by GASB 75. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 valuation, the City contributed $708,771 towards the net OPEB Liability (NOL). The City also paid the retiree premiums for fiscal year end June 30, 2023 valuation directly to health insurance providers totalling $787,205 (including implicit subsidy associated with benefits paid). Plan members receiving benefits contributed 10% of the total premiums.
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June 30, 2025
42 Note 10: Post-Retirement Health Care Benefits (Continued) Net OPEB Liability: At June 30, 2025 the City reported a net OPEB liability of $6,824,967. The net OPEB liability was measured from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and the total OPEB liability used to calculate the net OPEB liability was determined by an actuarial valuation with a valuation date of July 1, 2023.
Actuarial Assumptions
The net OPEB liabilities in the July 1, 2023 actuarial valuations were determined using the following actuarial assumptions:
Valuation Date July 1, 2023
Measurement Date July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
Actuarial Assumptions:
Discount Rate 6.75%
Healthcare trend rates 5.50% to 4.00%
Salary increase 2.80%
Inflation rate 2.30%
Investment Rate of Return 6.75%
OPEB Assets
The table below reflects the long-term expected real rate of return by asset class. The rate of return was calculated using the capital market assumptions applied to determine the discount rate and asset allocation. These rates of return are net of administrative expenses.
Long-term Expected
Asset Class Asset Allocation Real Rate of Return
Global ex-U.S. Equity 60.00% 5.90%
U.S fixed income 35.00% 0.90%
Cash Equivalents 5.00% -0.60%
Total 100.00%
The OPEB assets are held by PARS, the trustee for the OPEB assets. The OPEB assets are not FDIC insured, there is no bank guarantee and the assets may lose value. The investments are in in strategy 1 which is the least conservative of the 3 risk levels offered by the trustee. The investment objective is to seek returns that reflect the broad investment performance of the financial markets through capital appreciation and investment income. There is no guarantee that the portfolio will achieve its investment objective.
The discount rate used to measure the total OPEB liability was 6.75 percent. The projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed the City’s contributions will continue based upon the current OPEB funding policy. Based on those assumptions, the OPEB plans fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make future benefit payments for current members for all future years. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total OPEB liability. 289
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43 Note 10: Post-Retirement Health Care Benefits (Continued) Changes in the Net OPEB Liability
The table below shows the changes in the total OPEB liability, the Plan Fiduciary Net Position (i.e. fair value of Plan assets), and the net OPEB liability at June 30, 2025.
Plan Fiduciary
Total OPEB Liability Net Position Net OPEB Liability
(a) (b) (c)
Balances at 6/30/2024 $ (12,785,564) $ 5,026,088 $ (7,759,476) Changes for the year:
Service cost (401,371) (401,371)
Interest (863,984) (863,984)
Difference between expected and actual experience -
Change in assumptions -
Contribution-employer-prior year 1,495,976 1,495,976
Net investment income 734,432 734,432
Benefit payments 787,205 (787,205) -
Administrative expense (29,394) (29,394)
Net changes (478,150) 1,413,809 935,659
Balances at 6/30/2025 $ (13,263,714) $ 6,439,897 $ (6,823,817) Increase (Decrease)
Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate The following presents the City’s share of the net OPEB liability if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage point lower or 1-percentage point higher than the current rate:
1% Decrease Discount Rate 1% Increase
5.75% 6.75% 7.75%
Net OPEB liability (asset) $ 8,342,737 $ 6,823,817 $ 5,549,042 Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability to Changes in the Health Care Cost Trend Rates The following presents the net OPEB liability, as well as what the net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are 1-percentage-point lower or 1-percentage-point higher than the current healthcare cost trend rates:
1% Decrease (4.5% Discount Rate 1% Increase (6.5%
decreasing to 3%) 5.5% decreasing to 4% decreasing to 5%) Net OPEB liability (asset) $ 5,328,955 $ 6,823,817 $ 8,628,980 OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, the City recognized OPEB expense of $1,376,665. OPEB expense represents the change in the net OPEB liability during the measurement period, adjusted for actual contributions and the deferred recognition of changes in investment gain/loss, and actuarial assumptions or methods. At June 30, 2025, the City reported deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to OPEB from the following sources:
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44 Note 10: Post-Retirement Health Care Benefits (Continued) Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 918,529 $ (1,880) Changes in assumptions 80,717
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on retirement plan investments 378,080 (639,061)
District contributions subsequent to measurement date 1,593,435 Totals $ 2,970,761 $ (640,941)
$806,229 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net OPEB liability in the year ended June 30, 2026.
Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized as pension expense as follows:
Year Ended June 30,
2026 $ 367,334
2027 490,501
2028 (53,258)
2029 (68,192)
$ 736,385
Note 11: Interfund Transactions
Operating transfers are transactions to allocate resources from one fund to another fund not contingent on the incurrence of specific expenditures in the receiving fund. Interfund transfers are generally recorded as operating transfers in and operating transfers out in the same accounting period.
Receivables and Payables
Balances representing lending/borrowing transactions between funds outstanding at the fiscal year end are reported as either “due from/due to other funds” (amounts due within one year), “advances to/from other funds” (non-current portions of interfund lending/borrowing transactions), or “loans to/from other funds” (long-term lending/borrowing transactions evidenced by loan agreements). Advances and loans to other funds are offset by a fund balance reserve in applicable governmental funds to indicate they are not available for appropriation and are not expendable available financial resources. Interfund transactions for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 are summarized as follows:
Due Due Operating
To Other From Other Transfers
Fund Type Funds Funds In Out
General $ - $ 126,441 $ 401,793 $ -
Special Revenue 400,000
Capital Projects 126,441
Enterprise 1792.96
Total $ 126,441 $ 126,441 $ 401,793 $ 401,793
Operating
Transfers
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June 30, 2025
45 Note 12: Revenue Limitations Imposed by California Proposition 218 Proposition 218, which was approved by the voters in November 1996, regulates the City’s ability to impose, increase, and extend taxes and assessments. Any new increase or extended taxes and assessments subject to the provisions of Proposition 218, requires voter approval before they can be implemented. Additionally, Proposition 218 provides that these taxes and assessments are subject to voter initiative and may be rescinded in the future years by the voters.
Note 13: Restatement of Beginning Net Position
Beginning net position in the government wide statement of activities decreased $462,908, beginning net position in the water fund statement of revenue, expenditures and changes in net positon decreased $36,320 and beginning net position in the sewer fund statement of revenue, expenditures and changes in net positon decreased $42,992 to implement Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 101 for recognition of a liability for sick leave that is expected to be paid out prior to termination or retirement from employment with the City.
Note 14: Economic Dependency
The City’s general fund revenue relies heavily on tourism, which provides transient occupancy taxes and sales taxes. During the 2024-25 fiscal year the City collected $3,695,375 in transient occupancy tax which accounted for 29% of general fund revenue. Tourism related spending also accounts for additional sales taxes generated at the City. Sales tax revenue was $5,164,226 or 41% of general fund revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Because the tourism industry and related sales taxes account for a significant portion of the City’s general fund revenues, a downturn in tourism could result in a substantial reduction in general fund revenues and the City may not have sufficient resources to pay all of its general fund obligations.
Note 15: Commitments and Contingencies
Grants
Amounts received or receivable from grant agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by grantor agencies. Any disallowed claims, including amounts already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount, if any, of expenditures that may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined at this time, although the City expects such amounts, if any, to be immaterial.
Note 16: Subsequent Events
The City has evaluated subsequent events through October 22, 2025, the date these financial statements were available for distribution.
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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE
GENERAL FUND
June 30, 2025
46 Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
Revenues
Taxes
Property - secured $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 681,113 $ 81,113 Property - unsecured 45,000 51,968 51,968
Prior year and other 25,000 6,695 6,826 131
VLF swap 389,700 392,078 492,624 100,546
Sales tax 5,084,000 5,084,000 5,149,979 65,979
DWP water agreement 241,878 241,878 241,878
Transient occupancy 3,150,000 3,613,498 3,876,919 263,421 Sales tax - public safety 15,000 10,000 14,247 4,247
Real property transfer 9,680 4,000 4,326 326
Total taxes 9,560,258 10,004,117 10,519,882 515,764
Licenses and Permits
Business licenses 64,300 62,424 64,897 2,473
Use permits 7,550 8,100 8,060 (40)
Building permits 270,200 234,955 223,809 (11,146)
SB 1186/ADA
Environmental fee 1,800 3,245 (3,245)
Electrical franchise 35,000 51,602 51,602
TV franchise 10,000 9,000 9,178 178
Total licenses and permits 388,850 369,326 357,544 (11,781) Intergovernmental
Motor vehicle fees
Homeowners 2,200 1,300 1,300
Reimbursement - highway sweeping 53,000 53,000 53,000
Reimbursement Hwy 6 trash
Fire department reimbursements 3,000 53,050 107,696 54,646 Reimbursement - Bishop Unified School District 80,000 80,000 80,000 Peace officers training 8,300 5,005 5,005
Dispatch contracts 6,000
Grants 299,625 329,206 39,564 (289,642)
Total intergovernmental 452,125 520,261 286,566 (233,696) Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties
Parking citations and tow fees 10,250 24,884 27,097 2,213 Proceeds from litigation 80,000 80,000
Total fines, forfeitures and penalties 10,250 104,884 107,096 2,213 Charges for Current Services
Fingerprinting and public safety 23,500 22,115 22,073 (42) After school program 93,000 84,500 77,896 (6,605)
Parks and recreation 151,800 171,844 169,711 (2,133)
Total charges for current services 268,300 278,459 269,680 (8,779) Use of Money and Property
Interest and investment income 345,471 590,000 830,001 240,001 Rent 106,250 106,758 125,508 18,750
Total use of money and property 451,721 696,758 955,509 258,750 Other
Insurance refunds, reimbursements and dividends 31,331 54,981 51,290 (3,691) Miscellaneous - all others 28,200 29,818 29,182 (636)
Total other 59,531 84,799 80,472 (4,328)
Total revenues 11,191,035 12,058,604 12,576,751 518,147 293
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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE
GENERAL FUND
June 30, 2025
47 Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
Total revenues (continued) 11,191,035 12,058,604 12,576,751 518,147 Expenditures
General Government
City Council 184,095 198,540 190,107 8,433
Administration - clerk 896,417 1,013,121 937,072 76,049 Finance 311,125 296,816 277,551 19,265
City treasurer 1,983 1,983 1,729 254
Legal service 184,505 229,505 212,590 16,915
IT 56,744 59,895 59,894 1
Insurance 321,132 321,132 315,635 5,497
Elections 5,200 5,028 5,028
Total general government 1,961,201 2,126,020 1,999,607 126,414 Public Ways and Facilities/Transportation
Building and grounds 180,650 182,807 159,831 22,976
Building 235,885 235,248 199,302 35,946
Planning 282,102 281,094 228,424 52,670
Street lighting, sweeping, maintenance 609,939 653,238 587,654 65,584 Total public ways and facilities/transportation 1,308,576 1,352,387 1,175,211 177,176 Public Safety
Police 4,971,780 5,182,308 5,014,208 168,100
Fire 555,046 662,456 589,213 73,243
Total public safety 5,526,826 5,844,764 5,603,421 241,344 Community Development
Parks and recreation 1,659,555 1,744,356 1,491,845 252,511 After school program 84,840 84,840 68,909 15,931
Community promotion 313,501 345,766 303,784 41,982
Total community development 2,057,896 2,174,962 1,864,537 310,425 Lease principal 75,820 52,429 36,930 15,499
Lease interest 4,803 (4,803)
Principal expense 22,992 46,400 (23,408)
Interest expense 5,601 (5,601)
Capital outlay 3,311,577 2,224,919 1,093,392 1,131,527
Total expenditures 14,241,896 13,798,473 11,829,904 1,968,572 Excess (deficit) of revenues over expenditures (3,050,861) (1,739,869) 746,847 2,486,716 Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Capital leases
Sale of property 5,308 5,308
Operating transfers in 400,000 401,793 401,793
Operating transfers out
Total other financing sources (uses) 400,000 407,101 407,101 Changes in fund balances $ (2,650,861) $ (1,332,768) 1,153,948 $ 2,486,716 Fund balance, beginning of fiscal year 15,276,784
Fund balance, end of fiscal year $ 16,430,732
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BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE
MEASURE A-SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
June 30, 2025
48 Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
REVENUES
Taxes $ 595,000 $ 595,000 $ 657,784 $ 62,784
Total revenues 595,000 595,000 657,784 62,784
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Operating transfers out (400,000) (400,000) (400,000) - Excess (deficit) of revenues over (under)
other financing sources (uses) $ 195,000 $ 195,000 257,784 $ 62,784 Fund balance, beginning of fiscal year 1,630,560
Fund balance, end of fiscal year $ 1,888,344
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SCHEDULE OF THE PLAN’S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE NET PENSION LIABILITY JUNE 30, 2025
49 Reporting Date
CalPERS-Miscellaneous Plan
6/30/2016
6/30/2017
6/30/2018
6/30/2019
6/30/2020
6/30/2021
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
6/30/2024
6/30/2025
CalPERS-Safety Plan
6/30/2016
6/30/2017
6/30/2018
6/30/2019
6/30/2020
6/30/2021
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
6/30/2024
6/30/2025
PARS Miscellaneous
Single Employer Plan
6/30/2016* NA $2,579,156 252.83%
6/30/2017* NA $2,605,528 228.15%
6/30/2018* NA $2,615,457 249.71%
6/30/2019* NA $2,555,824 243.33%
6/30/2020* NA $2,411,591 237.82%
6/30/2021* NA $2,384,524 346.49%
6/30/2022* NA $4,282,760 569.27%
6/30/2023* NA $4,443,949 472.39%
6/30/2024* NA $4,286,032 478.80%
6/30/2025* NA $4,235,513 479.38%
* Payroll is projected by actuary
$1,695,887 139.04% 75.16%
76.95%
297.02% 84.19%
77.72%
473.35%
351.96% 80.12%
$1,050,335
$940,740
$1,281,978
$688,185
528.95%
$1,172,131
$1,020,118 51.64%
0.10670%
$5,499,753 $1,251,498 439.45%
85.02%
$2,684,428
0.08255%
0.07649%
73.42%
75.42%
395.75%
33.79%
$752,320 36.06%
0.08684% $5,966,993 $1,128,081
$1,142,000 52.62%
76.65%
435.82%
56.21%
$1,014,025 56.00%
$1,047,401 52.75%
$1,249,583
54.26%
229.02%
0.07822% $4,882,959 $1,233,863
$5,526,383
$6,350,222 $1,341,548
$6,350,222
$1,268,052
0.10628%
0.11345%
0.10518% $4,211,943 $1,771,812
$1,839,471
0.12151% $5,877,093 $2,061,439
0.12418% $2,357,973
188.41%
70.17%
$4,398,084
77.38%
0.11968% $3,283,463 84.13%
237.72%
$1,741,040
80.32%
payroll covered-employee payroll
City's of the net pension liability
share of the net pension as a percentage of
City's proportion City's proportionate
City's proportionate share
Plan fiduciary net position
liability (asset)
covered-employee (asset) as a percentage of its
0.12577% 73.95%
$1,742,705
$1,663,803
of the net pension
liability (asset) the total pension liability
0.09477%
$4,185,221
$4,957,924
251.55%
0.13088%
0.12048%
$5,308,730 $1,787,347
252.80%
0.10979%
35.01%
0.11735% $5,868,103 $1,882,417
598.10%
495.35%
311.73%
$7,084,058 $1,184,419
75.81%
71.39%
0.11024% $4,650,245
72.69%
$1,714,172 289.23%
$4,932,525
0.10674%
283.31% 74.43%
$883,543 35.69%
285.10% 72.62%
0.09509% $6,932,486 $1,299,402 533.51% 73.41%
$895,156
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF CITY CONTRIBUTIONS
JUNE 30, 2025
50 Reporting Date
CalPERS-Miscellaneous Plans
6/30/2016
6/30/2017
6/30/2018
6/30/2019
6/30/2020
6/30/2021
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
6/30/2024
6/30/2025
CalPERS-Safety Plans
6/30/2016
6/30/2017
6/30/2018
6/30/2019
6/30/2020
6/30/2021
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
6/30/2024
6/30/2025
PARS Miscellaneous Single Employer Plan
6/30/2016 * $271,900 ($234,903) 23.03%
6/30/2017* $242,039 ($242,039) 21.19%
6/30/2018* $227,617 ($227,617) 21.73%
6/30/2019* $222,671 ($222,671) 21.20%
6/30/2020* $214,973 ($203,082) 20.03%
6/30/2021* $145,895 ($45,202) 6.57%
6/30/2022* $237,533 ($42,917) 5.70%
6/30/2023* $167,771 ($167,771) 17.83%
6/30/2024* $274,046 ($274,046) 30.61%
6/30/2025* $186,824 ($186,824) 21.14%
* Payroll is projected by actuary
$1,787,347
$194,616 $752,320
$1,249,583
$0
$0 $1,268,052
$1,184,419
$100,693
$450,927 35.56%
$0 $940,740
$688,185
$0
$36,997
$752,433 ($752,433) $0
34.24%
$0
$762,722 ($762,722) $0 $1,128,081 67.61%
$626,682 ($626,682) $0
32.56%
$696,107 ($696,107) $0 $1,172,131 59.39%
34.47%
$0 $1,281,978
31.92%
$1,839,471
$11,891 $1,014,025
($508,813)
($593,823)
$1,142,000
$1,020,118
($552,109) $0 $1,695,887
$504,540 ($504,540) $0
$552,109
$708,122 ($708,122) $0
$612,047 ($612,047) $0
27.43%
$646,762 ($646,762) $0 $1,251,498 51.68%
$508,813
$593,823
($430,675)
($450,927)
City's covered-employee
required contribution deficiency (excess)
percentage of covered
$456,505 ($456,505) $1,771,812 25.76%
$1,742,705
20.42%
$294,779 ($294,779) $1,663,803 17.72%
$0
$0
24.45%
$275,081 ($275,081)
to the contractually
$0
$350,005 ($350,005)
required contribution
Contribution
$1,714,172
Contractually
$0 15.78%
payroll employee payroll
$0
46.32%
50.79%
$0 $1,050,335
$425,695 ($425,695) $1,741,040
$1,233,863
$430,675
63.53%
$0 $1,341,548 37.93%
$895,156
$600,809 ($600,809) $0 $1,882,417
$1,047,401
$0 $883,543
$2,061,439 34.35%
$1,055,434 ($1,055,434) $0 $1,299,402 81.22%
$0
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CITY OF BISHOP
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) PLAN SCHEDULE OF
CHANGES IN THE CITY’S NET OPEB LIABILITY AND RELATED RATIOS JUNE 30, 2025
51 Total OPEB liability 6/30/2025 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 6/30/2018 Service cost $ 401,371 $ 388,448 $ 316,067 $ 271,736 $ 247,177 $ 256,310 $ 232,949 $ 226,164 Interest 863,984 714,282 688,555 637,890 620,592 606,072 573,334 558,196 Changes in benefit terms
Differences between expected and actual experience 1,753,557 (39,516) 540,448 Changes of assumptions 108,709 499,268 (583,977)
Benefit payments** (787,205) (733,907) (659,062) (666,980) (606,171) (590,486) (565,091) (555,279) Net change in total OPEB liability 478,150 2,231,089 345,560 702,398 261,598 228,367 241,192 229,081 Total OPEB liability-beginning (a). $ 12,785,564 $ 10,554,475 $ 10,208,915 $ 9,506,517 $ 9,244,919 $9,016,552 8,771,762 8,542,681 Total OPEB liability-ending (b) $ 13,263,714 $ 12,785,564 $ 10,554,475 $10,208,915 $ 9,506,517 $9,244,919 $9,012,954 $ 8,771,762 Plan fiduciary net position
Contributions-employer ** $ 1,495,976 $ 991,177 $ 905,253 $ 728,833 $ 855,843 $ 661,790 $ 626,701 $ 622,608 Net investment income (loss) 734,432 675,012 (632,109) 963,409 115,101 179,763 208,674 241,990 Benefit payments (787,205) (733,907) (659,062) (666,980) (606,171) (590,486) (565,091) (555,279) Administrative expenses (29,394) (20,147) (1,168) (1,327) (1,573) (621) (2,364) (2,046) Net change in plan fiduciary net position 1,413,809 912,135 (387,086) 1,023,935 363,200 250,446 267,920 307,273 Plan fiduciary net position-beginning (c) 5,026,088 4,113,953 4,501,039 3,477,104 3,113,904 2,863,458 2,595,538 2,288,265 Plan fiduciary net position-ending (d) $ 6,439,897 $ 5,026,088 $ 4,113,953 $ 4,501,039 $ 3,477,104 $3,113,904 $2,863,458 $ 2,595,538 Net OPEB liability-beginning (a)-(c) $ 7,759,476 $ 6,440,522 $ 5,707,876 $ 6,029,413 $ 6,131,015 $6,153,094 $6,176,224 $ 6,254,416 Net OPEB liability-ending (b)-(d) $ 6,823,817 $ 7,759,476 $ 6,440,522 $ 5,707,876 $ 6,029,413 $6,131,015 $6,149,496 $ 6,176,224 Plan fiduciary net position as a % of the total OPEB liability 49% 39% 39% 44% 37% 34% 32% 30% Covered-employee payroll $ 3,221,699 $ 3,192,825 $ 3,144,755 $ 2,715,795 $ 2,938,754 $3,175,934 $3,324,357 $ 3,023,018 District's net OPEB liability as a % of covered-employee payroll 212% 243% 205% 210% 205% 193% 185% 204% Measurement date 6/30/2024 6/30/2023 6/30/2022 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 6/30/2018 6/30/2017 * Amounts presented above were determined as of June 30. Additional years will be presented as they become available.
**Amount includes implicit subsidy associated with benefits paid. 298
City of Bishop
Note to Required Supplementary Information
June 30, 2025
52 Budgets and Budgetary Accounting
As required by the laws of the State of California, the City prepares and legally adopts a final balanced operating budget. Public hearings were conducted on the proposed final budget to review all appropriations and the sources of financing. Because the final budget must be balanced, any shortfall in revenue requires an equal reduction in financing requirements.
Budgets for the general and special revenue funds are adopted on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The budgets for the general and special revenue funds are the only legally adopted budgets. Budgets for the debt service, capital project funds and proprietary funds are used for management and control purposes only.
At the fund level, actual expenditures cannot exceed budgeted appropriations. In order to accommodate operational changes that may result during the course of a budget year, management can modify in line items of a budget, not to exceed 20% of said line item, with the limitation that the overall departmental budget shall not be exceeded without Council approval.
The budgetary data presented in the accompanying financial statements includes all revisions approved by the City Council.
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CITY OF BISHOP
Combining Balance Sheet
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
June 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 53 Special Capital
Revenue Project
Funds Funds Total
Assets
Cash and investments held by the City $ 977,806 $ 233,843 $1,211,649 Restricted cash and investments 4,033 4,033
Accounts receivable 18,492 18,492
Interest receivable 193 193
Prepaid expense 4,128 4,128
Loans/notes receivable 179,681 179,681
Due from other governments 132,952 190,842 323,794
Total assets $ 1,317,285 $ 424,685 $1,741,970
Liabilities and Fund Balances
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 14,115 $ 80,205 $ 94,320
Accrued wages 2,232 2,232
Deferred revenue-unavailable 127,983 127,983
Due to other funds 126,441 126,441
Total liabilities 16,347 334,629 350,976
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred revenue-unearned 212,479 107,125 319,604
Total deferred inflows of resources 212,479 107,125 319,604 Fund Balances
Restricted 179,681 179,681
Nonspendable-prepaid items 4,128 4,128
Committed:
Capital projects 98,782 98,782
Public safety 281,799 281,799
Economic development 128,100 128,100
Public works programs 494,751 494,751
Unassigned (deficit) (115,851) (115,851)
Total fund balance 1,088,459 (17,069) 1,071,390
Total liabilities, deferred inflows
of resources and fund balances $ 1,317,285 $ 424,685 $1,741,970 300
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Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditure and
Changes in Fund Balances
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
June 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 54 Special Capital
Revenue Project
Funds Funds Total
Revenues
Intergovernmental $ 395,643 $ 73,064 $ 468,707
Use of money and property 19,583 19,583
Total revenues 415,226 73,064 488,290
Expenditures
Current:
Public ways and facilities/
transportation 139,317 139,317
Public safety 124,616 124,616
Lease principal 30,609 30,609
Lease interest 15,300 15,300
Principal expense 37,198 37,198
Interest expense -
Capital outlay 242,269 126,520 368,789
Total expenditures 589,309 126,520 715,829
Excess (deficit) of revenues over expenditures
before other financing sources (uses) (174,083) (53,456) (227,539) Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Proceeds of debt 130,334 130,334
Subscription obligations 57,191 57,191
Total other financing sources (uses) 187,525 187,525
Net change in fund balances 13,442 (53,456) (40,014)
Fund balances, beginning of fiscal year 1,075,017 36,387 1,111,404 Fund balances, end of fiscal year $ 1,088,459 $ (17,069) $ 1,071,390 301
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Combining Balance Sheet
Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
June 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 55 Gas Traffic Public Asset 09-STBG 6407 Permanent Local Tax Safety Safety Forfeiture Home Program Housing Allocation Totals Assets
Cash and investments held by the City $469,498 $ 8,141 $ 282,583 $ 5,783 $ 128,100 $ 83,701 $ 977,806 Restricted cash and investements 4,033 4,033
Accounts receivable 18,492 18,492
Interest receivable 150 43 193
Prepaid expense 4,128 4,128
Due from other government 132,952 132,952
Note receivable 179,681 179,681
Total assets $496,151 $ 8,141 $ 282,733 $ 5,783 $ 307,781 $ 216,696 $ 1,317,285 Liabilities, Deferred Revenue and Fund Balances
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 7,398 $ - $ 6,717 $ - $ - $ - $ 14,115 Accrued wage 2,232 2,232
Total liabilities 9,630 6,717 16,347
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred revenue-unearned 212,479 212,479
Total deferred inflows of resources 212,479 212,479
Fund Balances
Restricted 179,681 179,681
Nonspendable-prepaid items 4,128 4,128
Committed:
Public safety 276,016 5,783 281,799
Economic development 128,100 128,100
Public works programs 482,393 8,141 4,217 494,751
Total fund balances 486,521 8,141 276,016 5,783 307,781 4,217 1,088,459 Total liabilities, deferred revenue
and fund balances $496,151 $ 8,141 $ 282,733 $ 5,783 $ 307,781 $ 216,696 $ 1,317,285 302
CITY OF BISHOP
Combining Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balances
Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
June 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 56 Gas Traffic Public Asset 09-STBG 6407 Permanent Local Tax Safety Safety Forfeiture Home Program Housing Allocation Totals Revenues
Intergovernmental $ 219,017 $ - $ 176,144 $ 482 $ - $ - $ 395,643 Use of money and property 350 15,016 4,217 19,583
Total revenues 219,367 191,160 482 4,217 415,226
Expenditures
Current:
Public ways and facilities/
transportation 139,317 139,317
Public safety 124,616 124,616
Lease principal 30,609 30,609
Lease interest expense 15,300 15,300
Principal expense 37,198 37,198
Interest expense
Capital outlay 39,457 202,812 242,269
Total expenditures 178,774 410,535 589,309
Excess (deficit) of revenues
over expenditures 40,593 (219,375) 482 4,217 (174,083)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Proceeds of debt 130,334 130,334
Subscription obligations 57,191 57,191
Total other financing sources (uses) 187,525 187,525
Net change in fund balances 40,593 (31,850) 482 4,217 13,442 Fund balances, beginning of fiscal year 445,928 8,141 307,866 5,301 307,781 1,075,017 Fund balances, end of fiscal year $ 486,521 $ 8,141 $ 276,016 $ 5,783 $ 307,781 $ 4,217 $1,088,459 303
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Combining Balance Sheet
Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds
June 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 57 Local
East Line Bridge Valley Apt. CBBG Transportation
Replacement Solar Project Fund Totals
Assets
Cash and investments held by the City $ 90,795 $ 18,121 $ 124,927 $ 233,843 Due from other governments 127,983 62,859 190,842
Total assets $ 218,778 $ 18,121 $ 187,786 $ 424,685
Liabilities
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 80,205 $ - $ - $ 80,205
Deferred revenue-unavailable 127,983 127,983
Due to other fund 126,441 126,441
Total liabilities 334,629 334,629
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred revenue-unearned 107,125 107,125
Total deferred inflows of resources 107,125 107,125
Fund Balances
Committed:
Capital projects 18,121 80,661 98,782
Unassigned (deficit) (115,851) (115,851)
Total fund balances (115,851) 18,121 80,661 (17,069)
Total liabilities, deferred inflows
of resources and fund balances $ 218,778 $ 18,121 $ 187,786 $ 424,685 304
CITY OF BISHOP
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditure, and
Changes in Fund Balance
Nonmajor Capital Projects Funds
June 30, 2025
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement 58 Local
East Line Bridge Valley Apt. CDBG Transportation
Replacement Solar Project Fund Totals
Revenues
Intergovernmental $ 37,896 $ - $ 35,168 $ 73,064
Total revenues 37,896 35,168 73,064
Expenditures
Current:
Public ways and facilities/
Transportation -
Capital outlay 126,520 126,520
Total expenditures 126,520 126,520
Net change in fund balances (88,624) 35,168 (53,456)
Fund balances, beginning of fiscal year (27,227) 18,121 45,493 36,387 Fund balances, end of fiscal year $ (115,851) $ 18,121 $ 80,661 $ (17,069) 305
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Introduction
The purpose of this annual report is to review and report on the audited City financial statements with the purpose of relaying staff analysis to the public and its representatives. This FY 2024-25 report is less detailed when compared to last year’s report, and readers are encouraged to review the report from FY 2023-24 for a thorough review and explanation of the structure of our financial statements. FY 2024-25 is focused on high-level City staff analysis following a preliminary review of the financial statements. Additional, more detailed analysis will occur, and the findings will help continue to guide the City’s financial management practices.
All sections within this report refer to the 2024-25 Audited Financial Statements (AFS).
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or feedback you might have following your review.
Sincerely,
Ethan Aukee
Finance Director
City of Bishop
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Management Discussion & Analysis
(Pages 3-8 in the AFS)
When analyzing government-wide, year over year, a few noteworthy items are:
Total assets increased, the majority of which are driven by governmental activities.
Total liabilities generally remained stagnant.
Total net position increased by $1.69M, however, net position of business type activities slightly decreased, especially unrestricted net position of business type activities. This is a realization of the indicators that were flagged in the prior year that the utilities enterprise funds are trending toward a realization that the proceeds of providing service will not cover the cost of provision of service. Revenue however, the rate of increase is modest compared to prior years. Investment income has masked a slight decrease in sales tax and property tax revenue.
Expenses increased in alignment with revenue. Generally, expense management should be commended on the basis of aligning with revenue trends, constraints, and long-term planning.
The Economic Factors and Next Year’s Budget section contains commentary from City management to be shared with all City stakeholders.
Statement of Net Position
(Page 9 in the AFS)
The governmental unrestricted net position is $7.12M and this number can be used as an indicator of financial flexibility. One ratio to use is to compare unrestricted net position with total governmental expenses. If the ratio is above 25%, the indication is that there is a healthy level of ability for financial flexibility. In FY 24-25, the total governmental expenditures totaled $11.83M. The City of Bishop’s ratio is roughly 60%, which means that after accounting for pensions, OPEB and all long-term liabilities, the City is in an advantageous position when it comes to flexibility while ensuring liabilities are appropriately managed.
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Statement of Activities
(Page 10 in the AFS)
The City’s governmental activities generated a net positive change in net position of $2.22M. From the government-wide perspective, this signals growth in the City’s overall financial capacity. This metric indicates operational sustainability, which is needed as the City shifts into it’s capital-investment phase of operating as described in the management discussion and analysis section.
Governmental Funds Balance Sheet
(Page 11 in the AFS)
The City’s governmental funds maintain a very strong fund balance position of $21.74M. More importantly, $14.02M of that total is unassigned and available for current or future needs. The City has maintained exceptional liquidity and flexibility. This metric indicates that the City can absorb shocks, fund capital outlay without debt, and maintain services through economic downturns. This positive position is also an indicator that capital investment should occur, corresponding with the City’s plan to shift to a capital improvement and investment cycle in the coming years.
It’s important to note that fund balance is not the controlling factor when it comes to what the City can spend. The controlling factors are cash, cash flow cycles, required reserves and existing obligations pursuant to the City’s strategic plan or other restrictions/encumbrances.
Governmental Funds Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
(Page 13 in the AFS)
Focusing on the General Fund, total revenues outpaced total expenditures by $746,847. When accounting for other financing sources such as sales of property and transfers in, the change in fund balance totaled $1.15M. One noteworthy item to continue to monitor is the amount of interest earnings. Use of money and property totaled $955,509 in the General Fund. As interest rates decrease, and the City shifts toward capital investment, the amount of cash invested in interest bearing accounts, as well as the rate of return on the cash invested will decrease. 3 309
Proprietary Funds Statement of Net Position
(Page 15 in the AFS)
Focusing on the water and sewer utility funds, each maintains a healthy cash balance, aging infrastructure as indicated by the amount of accumulated depreciation compared to the net capital asset values, and minimal current liabilities.
Healthy cash balances are a function of accumulation of deferred maintenance and deferred capital investment. The capital improvement plan for these two funds identifies the infrastructure investment needs of each. For the City to catch up on deferred maintenance and delayed capital investment, these existing cash balances are needed to support potential debt service and capital outlay. The City is undergoing a utility rate study implemented by a third-party consultant. The completion of the rate study, coupled with the capital improvement plans for these two funds, will provide clarity to all stakeholders as to the City’s intended use of cash and debt and will guide the City’s execution and use of resources for the subsequent five years, assuming updated rates are adopted.
As a percentage of total net position, the unrestricted net position for the water and sewer funds are 2% and 7% respectively. This indicates that water and sewer operations are generally balancing revenues with expenses, with little left over beyond capital assets and restricted reserves. These thin margins provide for minimal financial flexibility.
These funds are solvent and well-capitalized, but operating margins are a concern and a driving factor in the current rate study being conducted. At this time, rates are essentially recovering depreciation and daily costs, but not building substantial reserves for future capital replacement. 4 310
Proprietary Funds Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Position
(Page 16 in the AFS)
Focusing on the water and sewer utility funds, both funds operated at a loss during FY 2024-25, meaning the revenues associated with provision of service were exceeded by the expenses associated with providing the service. Each fund earned significant amounts of interest revenue on their cash balances, which allowed for each fund to reflect a positive change in net position at the end of the year. As the City progresses toward executing the projects listed on its capital improvement plan, cash reserves will vary over time and interest revenue will potentially not be as reliable or substantial in amount when compared to prior years.
Proprietary Funds Statement of Cash Flows
(Page 17 in the AFS)
The City’s utility operations are cash-positive and self-sustaining but not meaningfully growing their cash position from operations after accounting for capital reinvestment. The statement of cash flows indicates that each fund is in a relatively adequate position to maintain a mature, stable utility system that is in good repair.
However, the City has determined that its utility systems have significant deferred maintenance and require significant capital investment. Based on these determinations, the current cash flows are insufficient due to no future accumulation of reserves, depreciation level reinvestment occurring, and a limited unrestricted net position. In short, current cash flows support a steady-state utility, not a reinvestment cycle.
Fiduciary Funds Statement of Changes in Net Position
(Page 19 in the AFS)
One should note that the fiduciary position of both the PARS retirement enhancement plan and the OPEB trust fund increased throughout FY 2024-25, in a substantial manner with respect to the OPEB trust. The City was able to adjust its reporting practice for OPEB, which could provide a more accurate reflection of its net OPEB liability over time. This change could be beneficial to future City operations as it relates to the availability of current resources for needs other than managing the OPEB liability.
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Notes to Financial Statements – Note 6 Capital Assets
(Page 30 in the AFS)
As the City has been positioning itself to obtain financial flexibility and begin executing substantial capital projects, it has continued to conduct capital investment on an annual basis. During FY 2024-25, governmental capital outlay totaled $1,249,749 and business type capital outlay totaled $808,508, for a City-wide total capital outlay in the amount of $2,058,257.
Notes to Financial Statements – Note 7 Long-Term Liabilities (Page 31 in the AFS)
Governmental long-term liabilities decreased in FY 2024-25 due to both the City’s OPEB and pension liability decreasing. This is an indication and realization of the City’s recent focus on understanding and managing its long-term liabilities.
General Fund Budgetary Comparison Schedule
(Page 46 in the AFS)
Generally, the City is budgeting its revenue and non-capital expenses in alignment with best practices, leaving a slight buffer with regard to revenue and ensuring that all expenditures are appropriated, but not excessively budgeted.
However, with regard to budgeting and/or executing on capital outlay, the City needs to improve. Improvement can be achieved by focusing on budgeting for the actual amount of cash outlay to occur within a fiscal year and then ensuring that the corresponding capital projects are executed in alignment with those plans. If intention and execution are not closely correlated for large-scale capital projects, the resulting discrepancy in budget to actual can be substantial and result in financial planning variances over time. 6 312
Agenda Item: 9.C
Date of Meeting: November 10, 2025
Department: Public Works
To: City Council
From: Nora Gamino
Subject: ORDINANCE - First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Relating to Establishing an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program
Prepared On: November 6, 2025
Attachments: Ordinance - Relating to Establishing an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
The City of Bishop operates a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) that provides wastewater collection and treatment for the community. The City’s existing Municipal Code does not provide a permitting mechanism for the discharge of non-domestic or industrial wastewater into the sewer system.
Recently, an environmental contractor began removal of underground storage tanks (USTs) at a former gas station site. Groundwater infiltration requires dewatering of the excavation area, and the extracted water contains hydrocarbons that must be treated and disposed of properly to complete remediation. Discharging the dewatered groundwater to the City’s sewer system is the only practical option available that meets environmental and public health requirements.
Because the City does not currently have a permit process for these types of discharges, staff is proposing a new Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program (Chapter 13.14) to establish a lawful, protective, and cost-recovering process for evaluating and permitting such discharges.
Analysis/Discussion:
The proposed ordinance, titled Chapter 13.14 – Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program, establishes a regulatory framework for the temporary or industrial discharge of non-domestic wastewater into the City’s sewer system. The ordinance aligns with the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq.), 40 CFR Part 403 (General Pretreatment Regulations), and the PorterCologne Water Quality Control Act.
Key provisions include:
Permit Requirement: A Wastewater Discharge Permit (WDP) must be obtained prior to any non-domestic discharge to the POTW.
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Permit Conditions: Each permit will specify pollutant limits, flow restrictions, sampling frequency, and reporting requirements.
Enforcement: The ordinance authorizes administrative orders, compliance schedules, penalties, and suspension of service to protect the POTW.
Cost Recovery: The City may recover all costs associated with permit administration, monitoring, testing, and treatment.
Proposed Fee and Deposit Structure
To implement the program, staff has developed a proposed fee schedule and deposit structure to recover the City’s actual costs. The proposed structure ensures sufficient funds are received in advance while allowing accurate reconciliation after the permitted activity concludes.
Fee / Deposit Type Description Amount Timing of Payment Application / Permit
Issuance Fee
Covers staff review of
the application,
discharge data, and
sampling plan.
$500 per permit Due upon application
submission
Inspection &
Monitoring Fee
Covers field
inspections, sampling,
and lab testing costs.
$150 per inspection +
actual lab costs
Deducted from
deposit; reconciled
post-activity
Treatment &
Processing Fee
Recovers WWTP
treatment and disposal
costs based on
discharge volume and
strength.
$0.10 per gallon (initial
rate; subject to
adjustment)
Deducted from
deposit; reconciled
post-activity
Administrative
Oversight /
Compliance Fee
Covers staff time for
data review,
enforcement follow-up,
and reporting.
$120/hour (staff rate)
Deducted from
deposit; reconciled
post-activity
Refundable Deposit
Secures payment for
estimated monitoring,
lab, and treatment
costs.
$2,000 minimum or as
estimated by the
Public Works Director
based on project
scope and volume
Due prior to permit
issuance
At the close of the permitted activity:
Actual costs are reconciled against the deposit.
Any remaining balance is refunded to the permittee within 30 days.
If costs exceed the deposit, the remaining balance is invoiced and due within 30 days.
Unpaid balances are enforceable under the City’s new Chapter 13.14 as noncompliance costs.
This proposed fee structure ensures cost recovery while protecting the City against unpaid fees.
Next Steps and Implementation Schedule
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Following this first reading, the ordinance will return for second reading and adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
The ordinance will take effect 30 days after adoption.
The fee resolution will be presented for Council consideration at the next regular meeting.
The fee resolution will take effect 60 days after adoption.
After both actions are effective, Public Works will begin issuing Industrial Waste Discharge Permits consistent with the adopted program.
Economic Impacts:
There are no significant economic impacts.
Budget Impacts:
There are no general fund impacts associated with this action. Implementation of the permit program will be cost-neutral to the City, as all administrative and monitoring costs will be recovered through the adopted fees.
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance adding Chapter 13.14 to the Bishop Municipal Code to establish an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit (WDP) Program by title only.
Approved By: Pam Foster 11/7/2025
Approved By:
Approved By:
Approved By:
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City of Bishop Ordinance No. ___ 1
ORDINANCE NO. ___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE CITY OF BISHOP CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADDING CHAPTER 13.14 RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER
SERVICE
WHEREAS, the City of Bishop is responsible for providing for the health, safety and welfare of its residents and their water supply; and
WHEREAS, under Cal. Const. art. XI, §7, cities may make and enforce within their limits all local, police, sanitary and other ordinances not in conflict with general laws; and WHEREAS, certain water and sewer provisions of Title 13 of the City of Bishop Code of Ordinances need updating so as to provide for orderly, efficient, and cost-effective administration of government; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bishop, California, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§21000 and following) and State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR §§15000 and following) has determined that this ordinance is not a project under CEQA pursuant to Title 14, Section 15378 (b)(5) of the California Code of Regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and incorporated into this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Chapter 13.14 of Title 13 of the City of Bishop Code of Ordinances is hereby added to read as follows:
Chapter 13.14
CITY OF BISHOP INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISCHARGE PROGRAM
Sec. 13.14.010 Purpose and definitions.
A. Purpose and policy. This chapter sets forth uniform requirements for users of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (“POTW”) of the City of Bishop Department of Public Works (“department”) to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws, including but not limited to, the Clean Water Act (33 United States Code (USC) section 1251 et seq., the “Act”), the General Pretreatment Regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 403); the County Water District Law (California Water Code sections 30000 to 33901); California Government Code sections 54739— 54740.6; and the California Porter Cologne Water Quality Act (California Water Code section 13000 et seq.). The objectives of this chapter are:
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City of Bishop Ordinance No. ___ 2
1. To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW that will interfere with its operation;
2. To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the publicly owned treatment works that will pass through the POTW, inadequately treated, into receiving waters, or otherwise be incompatible with the POTW;
3. To protect both POTW personnel who may be affected by wastewater and sludge in the course of their employment and the general public;
4. To promote reuse and recycling of industrial wastewater and sludge from the POTW;
5. To enable the department to provide for fees for the equitable distribution of the cost of operation, maintenance, and improvement of the POTW; and
6. To enable the city and department to comply with waste discharge requirements (WDR) conditions, water reuse, sludge use and disposal requirements, and any other federal or state laws to which the POTW is subject.
This chapter shall apply to all users of the POTW. The ordinance authorizes the issuance of wastewater discharge permits; provides for monitoring, compliance, and enforcement activities; establishes administrative review procedures; requires user reporting; and enables the department to set fees for the equitable distribution of costs resulting from the program established herein.
B. Administration. Except as otherwise provided herein, the director (see C. Definitions
16. Director) shall administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the director may be delegated by director to a duly authorized department employee.
C. Definitions. Unless a provision explicitly states otherwise or is defined in context herein, the following terms and phrases as used in this chapter shall have the meanings hereinafter designated:
1. "Administrative order" or "AO." An enforcement document which directs a user to implement corrective or remedial measures.
2. “Authorized” or “duly authorized representative of the user." a. If the user is a corporation:
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discharge permit (WDP) requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
b. If the user is a partnership or sole proprietorship: a general partner or proprietor, respectively.
c. If the user is a federal, state, or local governmental facility: a director, chief executive officer, or highest official appointed or designated to oversee the operation and performance of the activities of the government facility, or their designee.
3. The individuals described in subparagraphs (a) through (c), above, may designate a duly authorized representative if the authorization is submitted to the department.
4. "Best management practices" or "BMPs." The schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to implement the prohibitions listed in section 13.14.020 [40 CFR 403.5(a)(1) and (b)]. BMPs include treatment requirements, operating procedures, and practices to control plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from raw materials storage.
5. "Categorical industrial user" or "CIU." An industrial user subject to a categorical pretreatment standard or categorical standard.
6. "Categorical pretreatment standard" or "categorical standard." Any regulation containing pollutant discharge limits promulgated by Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with sections 307(b) and (c) of the Act (33 U.S.C. section 1317) that apply to a specific category of users and that appear in 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N, Parts 405—471.
7. "Cease and desist order." An AO issued by the department requiring a user to halt the discharge of wastewater that is in violation of the provisions of this ordinance or take other actions to remedy violations.
8. “City.” The City of Bishop, California, a general law municipal corporation.
9. “City administrator.” The administrative manager or chief executive officer of the city.
10. “City council." The city council as governing, elected legislative body of the city.
11. "Civil penalties." Monetary penalties which can be imposed and recovered by the city through filing a petition in the superior court under the authority of California Government Code sections 54739 and 54740.
12. "Department." The City of Bishop Department of Public Works.
13. "Enforcement action" or "EA." Any of a series of progressively more stringent measures taken by the department to obtain compliance with the provisions of this chapter, a WDP or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement. EAs include, without limitation, informal and letter notices, notice of violations, administrative orders, administrative complaints, WDP revocations,
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emergency suspensions, terminations of discharge, civil and/or criminal actions and may include monetary fees, costs, fines or penalties.
14."Environmental Protection Agency" or "EPA." The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or, where appropriate, the regional water management division director, the regional administrator, or other duly authorized official of said agency.
15."Existing source." Any source of discharge that is not a "new source."
16."Director." The city’s director of the department and person designated by the city council to supervise the operation of the POTW, and who is charged with certain duties and responsibilities by this chapter. The term also means a duly authorized representative of the director.
17.“Fats, oils and grease” or “FOG” means those components of wastewater amenable to measurement by methods for the determination of oil and grease described in the current method of standard methods or methods identified in 40 CFR 136. The term “fats, oils and grease” shall include polar and nonpolar fats, oils, and grease and other components extracted from wastewater by these methods.
18."Grab sample." A sample that is taken from a wastestream without regard to the flow in the wastestream and over a period of time not to exceed fifteen minutes.
19."Industrial user” or "user" (significant or non-significant). A person who discharges or causes a discharge of industrial wastewater directly or indirectly to the POTW.
Users are “significant” except as provided in subparagraphs (c) and (d):
a. An industrial user subject to categorical pretreatment standards; or b. An industrial user that:
i. Discharges an average twenty-five thousand gallons or more per day (gpd) of process wastewater (excluding sanitary, noncontact cooling and boiler blowdown wastewater);
ii. Contributes a process wastestream which makes up five percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic capacity of the treatment plant; or
iii. Is designated as such by the department on the basis that it has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement.
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ii. The user annually submits information and certified statements under 40 CFR 403.12(q) and required by this chapter; and
iii. The user never discharges any untreated concentrated wastewater. d. Upon a finding that a user meeting the criteria in subsection (b) has no reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW's operation or for violating pretreatment standards, the department may at any time, on its own initiative or in response to a petition received from an user, and in accordance with procedures in 40 CFR 403.8(f)(6), determine that such user is nonsignificant.
20."Interference." A discharge that, alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources, inhibits or disrupts the POTW, its treatment processes or operations or its sludge processes, use or disposal; and therefore, is a cause of a violation of the WDP, or prevents reuse of the treated effluent in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, or of the prevention of sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with any of the following statutory/regulatory provisions or permits issued thereunder, or any more stringent state or local regulations: section 405 of the Act; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, including Title II commonly referred to as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; any state regulations contained in any state sludge management plan prepared pursuant to Subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act; the Clean Air Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; and the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act.
21."New source."
a. Any facility from which there may be a discharge of pollutants, the construction of which commenced after the publication of proposed pretreatment standards under section 307(c) of the Act.
b. Construction on a site that alters, replaces, or adds to existing process or production equipment. Construction is considered to be commenced if the owner or operator has begun mobilization of equipment or materials as any part of a continuous onsite construction program.
22."Non-compliance costs." Charges issued to a user to recover costs incurred by the department to address user non-compliance, including but not limited to: (1) costs arising out of a user's violations (such as penalties and fines imposed on the city by regulatory agencies and costs of replacing POTW facilities or equipment damaged by a user's noncompliant discharge); (2) the department's administrative costs (staff time) associated with pursuing EAs and investigating/resolving user non-compliance; and (3) actual costs incurred by the department for conducting monitoring, testing, sampling, investigation and inspections required as result user non-compliance.
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24."Pass through." A discharge which exits the POTW into a regulated receiving water in quantities or concentrations which, alone or in conjunction with discharge from other sources, is a cause of a violation of any requirement of the WDP conditions.
25."Person." Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, governmental entity, or any other legal entity; or their legal representatives, agents, or assigns. This definition includes all federal, state, and local governmental entities.
26."Pollutant." As defined in 40 CFR 203.3.
27."Pretreatment." The reduction of pollutants or alteration pollutions properties in wastewater prior to, introducing such pollutants into the POTW.
28.“Publicly owned treatment works” or “POTW”. A treatment works, as defined by section 212 of the Act (33 United States Code section 1292), which is owned and/or operated by the city."Slug load" or "slug discharge." Any discharge at a flow rate or concentration, which could cause a violation of the prohibited discharge standards in section 13.14.020 of this chapter. A slug discharge is any discharge of a non-routine, episodic nature, including but not limited to an accidental spill or a non-customary batch discharge, which has a reasonable potential to cause interference or pass through, or in any other way violate the POTW's regulations or permit conditions.
29."Wastewater." Liquid and water-carried industrial wastes and sewage from residential dwellings (i.e. human excrement and gray water from household fixtures), commercial buildings, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and institutions, whether treated or untreated, which are contributed to the POTW.
30."Wastewater discharge permit" or "WDP." The form of authorization issued by the department director to a user for the discharge of wastewater. The WDP sets forth the limits and conditions under which users shall be able to discharge wastewater into POTW.
31."Wastewater treatment plant" or "treatment plant." That portion of the POTW which is designed to provide treatment of municipal sewage and industrial waste, including the industrial wastewater treatment plant located at 980 Poleta Road, Bishop, CA, and any permitted facility owned or operated by the city or other public entity that is designed to treat the city’s municipal and/or industrial wastewater.
32."Working days." Any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and state or federal holidays observed by the city.
Sec. 13.14.020 General POTW use requirements.
A. Prohibited discharge standards.
1. General prohibitions. No user shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the POTW any pollutant or wastewater which causes pass through or interference.
These general prohibitions apply to all users of the POTW whether or not they are subject to categorical pretreatment standards or any other national, state, or local pretreatment standards or requirements.
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2. Specific prohibitions. No user shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the POTW the following pollutants, substances, or wastewater:
a. Pollutants which create a fire or explosive hazard in the POTW, including, but not limited to, wastestreams with a closed-cup flashpoint of less than 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21; b. Wastewater having a pH level less than 5.0 or greater than 9.0, or otherwise causing corrosive structural damage to the POTW or equipment; c. Solid or viscous substances in amounts which will cause obstruction of the flow in the POTW resulting in interference but in no case solids greater than onehalf inch in any dimension; d. Pollutants, including oxygen-demanding pollutants (biochemical oxygen demand, etc.), released in a discharge at a flow rate and/or pollutant concentration which, either singly or by interaction with other pollutants, will cause interference with the POTW;
e. Wastewater having a temperature greater than 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), or which will inhibit biological activity in the treatment plant resulting in interference, but in no case wastewater which causes the temperature at the introduction into the treatment plant to exceed 104 degrees F (40 degrees C); f. Petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin, in amounts that will cause interference or pass through;
g. Pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problems;
h. Untreated trucked or hauled pollutants, except at discharge points designated by the director in accordance with subsection 13.14.030(D) of this chapter; i. Noxious or malodorous liquids, gases, solids, or other wastewater which, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, are sufficient to create a public nuisance or a hazard to life, or to prevent entry into the sewers for maintenance or repair;
j. Wastewater which imparts color which cannot be removed by the treatment process, such as, but not limited to, dye wastes, food and beverage processing wastes, and vegetable tanning solutions, which consequently imparts color to the treatment plant's effluent, thereby violating the WDR permits; k. Wastewater containing any radioactive wastes or isotopes except in compliance with applicable state or federal regulations; l. Stormwater, surface water, ground water, artesian well water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, condensate, deionized water, noncontact cooling water, and unpolluted wastewater, unless specifically authorized by the director;
m. Sludges, screenings, or other residues from the pretreatment of industrial wastes;
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n. Medical wastes, except as specifically authorized by the director in a WDP; o. Wastewater causing, alone or in conjunction with other sources, the treatment plant(s) effluent to fail toxicity test;
p. Detergents, surface-active agents, or other substances which might cause excessive foaming in the POTW;
q. Fats, oils, or greases of animal or vegetable origin in concentrations greater than concentrations (combined polar and nonpolar oil and grease) that exceed 100 mg/L;
r. Hazardous waste as defined in 40 CFR Part 261.
Pollutants, substances, or wastewater prohibited by this section shall not be processed or stored in such a manner that they could be discharged to the POTW.
B. National Categorical Pretreatment Standards. Users must comply with the categorical pretreatment standards found at 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N, Parts 405—471, as may be amended from time to time. The director will develop such standards and concentration or mass limitations as needed for compliance with the standards.
C. Department's right of revision. The city reserves the right to establish, by ordinance, resolution or in WDPs, more stringent standards or requirements on discharges to the POTW consistent with the purpose of this chapter.
D. Dilution. No user shall ever increase the use of process water, or in any way attempt to dilute a discharge, as a partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve compliance with a discharge limitation unless expressly authorized by an applicable pretreatment standard or requirement. The director may impose mass limitations on users who are using dilution to meet applicable pretreatment standards or requirements, or in other cases when the imposition of mass limitations is appropriate.
Sec. 13.14.030 Pretreatment of wastewater.
A. Pretreatment facilities. Users shall provide wastewater treatment as necessary to comply with this ordinance and shall achieve compliance with all the prohibitions set out in section 13.14.020 of this chapter within the time limitations specified by the director. Any facilities necessary for compliance shall be provided, operated, and maintained at the user's expense.
B. Additional pretreatment measures.
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facility to ensure equalization of flow. A WDP may be issued solely for flow equalization.
3. Grease, fat, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the director, they are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater containing excessive amounts of grease, fat oil, or sand; except that such interceptors shall not be required for residential users. All interception units shall be of a type and capacity approved by the director and shall be so located to be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Such interceptors shall be inspected, cleaned, and repaired by the user at their expense.
4. Users with the potential to discharge flammable substances may be required to install and maintain an approved combustible gas detection meter.
C. Accidental discharge/slug discharge control plans. The director shall evaluate whether each SIU needs an accidental discharge/slug discharge control plan or other action to control slug discharges. The director may require any user to develop, submit for approval, and implement such a plan or take such other action that may be necessary to control slug discharges. Alternatively, the director may develop such a plan for any user.
D. Hauled wastewater. Haulers of septic tank waste and industrial waste may be required by the director to obtain WDPs. The director may designate times, locations and load tracking systems for the hauling and discharge of industrial and/or septic waste. The discharge of hauled industrial and septic waste is subject to all other requirements of this chapter.
Sec. 13.14.040 Wastewater discharge permits (WDPs) required; WDP applications.
A. Wastewater analysis. When requested by the director, a user must submit information on the nature and characteristics of its wastewater within thirty days of the request.
The director is authorized to prepare a form for this purpose and may periodically require users to update this information.
B. Wastewater discharge permit (WDP) requirement.
1. No significant industrial user shall discharge wastewater into the POTW without first obtaining a WDP from the director.
2. The director may require other users to obtain WDPs as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
3. Any violation of the terms and conditions of a WDP shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and subjects the wastewater discharge permittee to the sanctions set out in sections 13.14.070 through 13.14.100 of this chapter. Obtaining a WDP does not relieve a permittee of its obligation to comply with all federal and state pretreatment standards or requirements or with any other requirements of federal, state, and local law.
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chapter, including without limitation the user’s identifying information; environmental permit status; proposed operations and operative personnel; the nature, measurement and flow of proposed wastewater discharges; sampling and proposed pretreatment measures; and any other information as may be deemed necessary by the director to evaluate the permit application.
D. Application completion, certification. All WDP applications shall be signed and certified by the user or an authorized representative of user, containing certification statements reasonably satisfactory to the director. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be processed and will be returned to the user for revision.
Sec. 13.14.050 Wastewater discharge permit (WDP) issuance.
A. Wastewater discharge permit (WDP) decisions. The director will evaluate the data furnished in a WDP application and may require additional information. If no additional information is needed, within thirty days of receipt of a complete permit application, the director will determine whether to issue a WDP.
B. Wastewater discharge permit (WDP) duration. A WDP shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed five years from the effective date of the permit. A WDP may be issued for a period less than five years, at the discretion of the director. Each WDP will indicate a specific date upon which it will expire.
C. Wastewater discharge permit (WDP) findings and contents. A WDP shall include such conditions as are found reasonably necessary by the director to prevent pass through or interference, protect the quality of the water body receiving the treatment plant's effluent, or such reuse of reclaimed water, protect worker health and safety, facilitate sludge management and disposal, and protect against damage to the POTW.
1. WDPs must contain:
a. A statement that indicates the WDP issuance date, expiration date and effective date;
b. A statement that the WDP is nontransferable without prior written consent of the director, and provisions for furnishing the new owner or operator with a copy of the existing WDP;
c. Effluent limits, including Best Management Practices (BMPs), based on applicable pretreatment standards;
d. Self-monitoring, sampling, reporting, notification, and record-keeping requirements. These pretreatment requirements shall include an identification of pollutants (or BMPs) to be monitored, sampling location, sampling frequency, and sample type based on federal, state, and local law; e. Statements of indemnity and defense in favor of the city, its employees, agents and officers;
f. A statement of applicable civil and criminal penalties for violation of pretreatment standards and requirements, and any applicable compliance schedule; and
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g. Requirements to control slug discharge, if determined by the director to be necessary.
2. WDPs may contain, but need not be limited to, conditions imposing limits on rates and times of discharge and flows; pretreatment technologies and pollution containment; spill control; user charges and fees for the management of wastewater discharged to the POTW; inspections; statements of compliance with all applicable federal and state pretreatment standards; and other conditions as deemed appropriate by the director to ensure compliance with this ordinance, and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
D. Appeals. The director’s decision upon WDP issuance or non-issuance may be appealed to the city council pursuant to section 13.14.110.
13.14.060 Reporting requirements.
A. Baseline monitoring reports. Within either one hundred eighty days after the effective date of a categorical pretreatment standard, or the final administrative decision on a category determination under 40 CFR 403.6(a)(4), whichever is later, existing categorical industrial users currently discharging to or scheduled to discharge to the POTW shall submit to the director a report which contains the information listed in subsection (B), below. At least ninety days prior to commencement of their discharge, new sources, and sources that become categorical industrial users subsequent to the promulgation of an applicable categorical standard, shall submit to the director a report which contains the information listed in subsection (B), below. A new source shall report the method of pretreatment it intends to use to meet applicable categorical standards. A new source also shall give estimates of its anticipated flow and quantity of pollutants to be discharged.
B. Report Contents. Users described above shall submit
1. All applicable information required in section 13.14.040;
2. Measurements of pollutants, including without limitation samples taken immediately downstream from pretreatment facilities or such sampling area as directed by the director, sample analyses as reasonably requested by the director, flow measurements and concentrations, baseline and historical data, and such other information reasonably required by the director;
3. Compliance certification statements, reviewed by the user's authorized representative and certified by a qualified professional, indicating whether pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent basis, and, if not, whether additional operation and maintenance (O&M) and/or additional pretreatment is required to meet the pretreatment standards and requirements;
4. A compliance schedule if additional pretreatment and/or O&M will be required to meet the pretreatment standards, the shortest schedule by which the user will provide such additional pretreatment and/or O&M must be provided. The completion date in this schedule shall not be later than the compliance date established for the applicable pretreatment standard.
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5. Signature and report certification. All baseline monitoring reports must be certified and signed by the user or an authorized representative.
C. Compliance schedule progress reports. The compliance schedule required above shall include progress report, with progress increments in the form of dates for the commencement and completion of major events leading to the construction and operation of additional pretreatment required for the user to meet the applicable pretreatment standards. No increment shall exceed nine months. The user shall submit a progress report to the director in a form and at such times as reasonably required by the director.
D. Reports on compliance with categorical pretreatment standard deadline. Within ninety days following the date for final compliance with applicable categorical pretreatment standards, or in the case of a new source following commencement of the introduction of wastewater into the POTW, any user subject to such pretreatment standards and requirements shall submit to the director a report containing the user’s long-term production rate or the user's actual production during the appropriate sampling period, as applicable. All compliance reports must be signed and certified by the user or his/her authorized representative.
E. Periodic compliance reports. All significant industrial users must, at a frequency determined by the director, submit reports indicating the nature, concentration of pollutants in the discharge which are limited by pretreatment standards and the measured or estimated average and maximum daily flows for the reporting period. In cases where the pretreatment standard requires compliance with a BMP or pollution prevention alternative, the user must submit documentation required by the director or the pretreatment standard necessary to determine the compliance status of the user. Wastewater monitoring and flow measurement facilities shall be properly operated, clean, and maintained in good working order such that all wastewater samples are representative of the user's discharge. All periodic compliance reports must be signed and certified by the user or his/her authorized representative.
F. Reports of changed conditions. Each user must notify the director of any significant changes to the user's operations or system which might alter the nature, quality, or volume of its wastewater at least ten days before the change. The director may require the user to submit such information as may be deemed necessary to evaluate the changed condition, including the submission of a new WDP application or the director may elect to modify an existing WDP.
G. Reports of potential problems. In the case of any discharge, including, but not limited to, accidental discharges, discharges of a non-routine, episodic nature, a noncustomary batch discharge, a slug discharge or slug load, that might cause potential problems for the POTW, the user shall immediately notify the director of the incident, the location of the discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume, if known, and corrective actions taken by the user. Within five days following such discharge, the user shall, unless waived by the director in writing, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures to be taken by the user to prevent similar future occurrences. Nothing herein shall relieve the user of any expense, loss, damage, or other liability which might be incurred as a result of damage 327
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to the POTW, natural resources, or any other damage to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the user of any fines, penalties, or other liability which may be imposed pursuant to this chapter.
H. Reports from unpermitted users. All users not required to obtain a WDP shall provide appropriate reports to the director as the director may require.
I. Notification of sampling violation/repeat sampling and reporting. If sampling performed by a user indicates a violation, the user must notify the director within twenty-four hours of becoming aware of the violation. The user shall also repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of the repeat analysis to the director within thirty days after becoming aware of the violation. Resampling by the industrial user is not required if the department performs sampling at the user's facility at least once a month, or if the department performs sampling at the user between the time when the initial sampling was conducted and the time when the user or the department receives the results of this sampling, or if the department has performed the sampling and analysis in lieu of the industrial user.
J. Analytical requirements. All pollutant analyses, including sampling techniques, to be submitted as part of a WDP application or report shall be performed in accordance with the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR Part 136 and amendments thereto, unless otherwise specified in an applicable categorical pretreatment standard. If 40 CFR Part 136 does not contain sampling or analytical techniques for the pollutant in question, or where the EPA determines that the Part 136 sampling and analytical techniques are inappropriate for the pollutant in question, sampling and analyses shall be performed by using validated analytical methods or any other applicable sampling and analytical procedures, including those suggested by the director or other parties approved by EPA.
K. Sample collection. Samples collected to satisfy reporting requirements must be based on data obtained through appropriate sampling and analysis performed during the period covered by the report, based on data that is representative of conditions occurring during the reporting period.
1. Except as indicated in subsections (2) and (3) below, the user must collect wastewater samples using 24-hour flow-proportional composite sampling techniques, unless time-proportional composite sampling or grab sampling is authorized by the director. Where time-proportional composite sampling or grab sampling is authorized by the director, the samples must be representative of the discharge. Using protocols (including appropriate preservation) specified in 40 CFR Part 136 and appropriate EPA guidance, multiple grab samples collected during a 24-hour period may be composited prior to the analysis as follows: for cyanide, total phenols, and sulfides the samples may be composited in the laboratory or in the field; for volatile organics, oil, fat and grease, the samples may be composited in the laboratory. Composite samples for other parameters unaffected by the compositing procedures as documented in approved EPA methodologies may be authorized by the director as appropriate. In addition, grab samples may be required to show compliance with instantaneous limits. 328
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2. Samples for oil, fat and grease; temperature; pH, cyanide; total phenols; sulfides; and volatile organic compounds must be obtained using grab collection techniques.
3. For sampling required in support of baseline monitoring and compliance reports, a minimum of four grab samples must be used for pH; cyanide; total phenols; oil, fat and grease; sulfide and volatile organic compounds for facilities for which historical sampling data do not exist. For facilities for which historical sampling data are available, the director may authorize a lower minimum. For the reports required by section 13.14.060(D) [40 CFR 403.12(e) and 403.12(h)], the industrial user is required to collect the number of grab samples necessary to assess and assure compliance with applicable pretreatment standards and requirements.
L. Date of receipt of reports. Written reports will be deemed to have been submitted on the date postmarked. For reports, which are not mailed, postage prepaid, into a mail facility serviced by the United States Postal Service, the date of receipt of the report shall govern.
M. Recordkeeping. Users subject to the reporting requirements of this chapter shall retain, and make available for city inspection and copying, all records of information obtained pursuant to any monitoring activities required by this chapter, any additional records of information obtained pursuant to monitoring activities undertaken by the user independent of such requirements, and documentation associated with BMPs.
Records shall include the date, exact place, method, and time of sampling, and the name of the person(s) taking the samples; the dates analyses were performed; who performed the analyses; the analytical techniques or methods used; and the results of such analyses. These records shall remain available for a period of at least three years, as may be automatically extended for the duration of any litigation involving the user’s compliance with this chapter.
N. Certification statements. The director is authorized to develop the criteria and statements to be required for certification of permit applications, user reports and any monitoring waiver. The director may also devise and require annual certification statements for non-significant categorical industrial users for purposes of managing compliance with categorical pretreatment standards.
Sec. 13.14.070 Administrative enforcement actions and remedies.
A. Enforcement actions (“EAs”) generally. Administrative EAs and remedies, together with the judicial enforcement remedies and other EAs specified elsewhere in this chapter, are authorized for city use under state and federal law, including but not limited to: the Act; the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act; the County Water District Law (Water Code sections 30000 to 33901); and Government Code sections 54739—54740.6.
B. Informal notice; warning notice of non-compliance letter.
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advising the user of a requirement to complete a compliance action or to exercise more due diligence.
2. Warning notice of non-compliance letter. The warning notice of non-compliance letter (WNON) is an informal written communication used by department staff under the authority of the director to address minor violations of this chapter, a WDP or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement. A WNON may include specific corrective actions required of the user, non-compliance costs and a warning that additional EAs may be pursued if corrective actions are not accomplished.
3. Notice of violation. When the director finds that a user has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this chapter, a WDP, or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, the director may serve upon that user a written notice of violation (NOV). The NOV shall be hand delivered or delivered by certified mail with a written receipt of delivery. At a minimum, the NOV shall demand, within timeframes set forth in the NOV, a response to the alleged violation and a plan for satisfactory corrective action and prevention. Submission of such a plan in no way relieves the user of liability for any violations or non-compliance costs occurring before or after receipt of the NOV. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the city to take any action, including emergency actions or other EAs, without first issuing a NOV.
C. Administrative orders (AOs). The director may require compliance with this chapter, any WDP or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, by issuing administrative orders (AOs) directing users to implement corrective or remedial measures. Such AOs include consent orders (COs), compliance orders (CMOs), and cease and desist orders. AOs may be accompanied by an administrative complaint (AC) specifying proposed administrative civil penalties (ACPs). AOs may incorporate compliance schedules, time frames and may specify non-compliance costs to be paid by the user. AOs issued under this chapter are judicially enforceable, and the director may use AOs, either individually, sequentially, concurrently, or in any order for one or more violations as appropriate for the circumstances. Except as may be specified otherwise in this section, AOs shall be hand-delivered or delivered by certified mail with a written receipt of delivery to the user. AOs may not extend the deadline for compliance established for a pretreatment standard or requirement, nor relieve the user of liability for any violation, including any continuing violation. Issuance of a CMO shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action against the user.
D. Show cause hearing and order.
1. The director may order a user that has violated, or continues to violate, any provision of this chapter, a WDP, or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, to appear before the city administrator and show cause why a proposed EA should not be taken up to and including discharge termination (a "show cause hearing"). Notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place for the hearing, the proposed EA, the reasons for such action, and a request that the user show cause why the proposed EA should not be taken. 330
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The show cause hearing notice shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) on any authorized representative of the user at least ten working days prior to the hearing.
2. A show cause hearing shall be conducted in accordance with written procedures to be established by the city administrator in consultation with the city attorney, to be maintained for public review in the office of the city administrator and provided to the user with notice of the show cause hearing. Issuance of a show cause hearing order (SCO) shall not be a bar against, or prerequisite for, taking any other action against the user and such SCO may specify non-compliance costs to be paid by the user and/or may be accompanied by an administrative complaint specifying proposed administrative civil penalties.
E. Administrative complaint (AC); administrative civil penalties (ACPs). Pursuant to the authority of California Government Code sections 54739 and 54740.5, the director may issue an AC to any user who violates or continues to violate any provision of this chapter, a WDP or order issued hereunder, or any pretreatment standard or requirement adopted or ordered by the city pursuant to this chapter.
1. The administrative complaint shall be served by personal delivery or certified mail on such user and shall inform the user that a hearing shall be conducted, within sixty days following service. The administrative complaint will allege the act or failure to act that constitutes the violation(s), set forth the provisions of law authorizing civil liability to be imposed and the proposed administrative civil penalty. The matter shall be heard by the city administrator or such hearing officer as he/she may designate.
2. At the hearing, the user shall have an opportunity to respond to the allegations set forth in the administrative complaint by presenting written or oral evidence. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the city administrator and approved by the city attorney. A user dissatisfied with the decision of the city administrator or hearing officer may appeal to the city council in the manner specified in section 13.14.110 of this chapter.
3. The user to whom an administrative complaint has been issued may waive the right to a hearing.
4. If after the hearing, or appeal, if any, it is found that the user has violated reporting or discharge requirements, the city administrator or hearing officer (or the city council in the event of an appeal), may assess an administrative civil penalty against that user. In determining the amount of the administrative civil penalty, the city administrator or hearing officer (or city council in the event of an appeal) may take into consideration all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the extent of harm caused by the violation, the economic benefit derived through any non-compliance, the nature and persistence of the violation, the length of time over which the violation occurs and corrective action, if any, attempted or taken by the discharger.
5. Administrative civil penalties may be imposed as follows:
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a. In an amount which shall not exceed $2,000 for each day for failing or refusing to furnish technical or monitoring reports.
b. In an amount which shall not exceed $3,000 for each day for failing or refusing to timely comply with any compliance schedule.
c. In an amount which shall not exceed $5,000 per violation for each day for discharges in violation of any waste discharge limitation, permit condition, or requirement issued, reissued, or adopted by the city.
d. In an amount which does not exceed $10.00 per gallon for discharges in violation of any suspension, cease and desist order or other orders, or prohibition issued, reissued, or adopted by the city.
e. The amount of any civil penalties imposed under this section and California Government Code section 54740.5 which have remained delinquent for a period of sixty days shall constitute a lien against the real property of the discharger from which the discharge originated resulting in the imposition of the civil penalty. The lien shall be renewable in accordance with the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure sections 683.110 to 683.220, inclusive. f. All moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in a dedicated, restricted city fund available for the monitoring, treatment, and control of discharges into the department's POTW or for other mitigation measures.
6. Unless appealed, orders setting administrative civil penalties shall become effective and final upon issuance thereof, and payment shall be made to the city within thirty days.
7. Remedies under this section are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil or criminal, no civil penalties shall be recoverable pursuant to an administrative complaint for any violation for which civil liability is recovered under California Government Code section 54740.
F. Emergency suspension order. The director may immediately suspend a user’s discharge, after giving notice to the user by any means reasonably available, to stop an actual or threatened discharge which the director determines is likely to cause an interference or pass-through or otherwise threatens to interfere with the operation of the treatment works, or which constitutes an imminent or substantial threat to the health, safety or welfare of persons or endangers the environment or property (hereinafter, “emergency condition”).
1. Any user notified of a suspension of its discharge shall immediately cease discharging or eliminate the pollutant or other cause for the suspension. If a user fails to comply immediately with the suspension order, the director may take such steps as deemed necessary, including immediate severance of the connection of the user’s facilities to the treatment works, in order to prevent or minimize the emergency condition. The director may allow the user to resume its discharge when the user has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the director that the emergency condition has been eliminated or reduced to a level determined reasonably acceptable to the director, unless termination proceedings are initiated against the user.
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2. When deemed necessary by the director, for the continuing preservation of public health or safety or for the protection of public or private property, the director may suspend sewer service to any person or persons using the wastewater system in a manner or way to endanger the public health or safety of public or private property. In suspending service, the director may sever all pertinent connections to the public sewer. If such endangerment shall be imminent, then the director may act immediately to suspend sewer service without notice or warning to said person or persons.
3. A user that is responsible, in whole or in part, for any discharge presenting imminent endangerment shall submit a detailed written statement that includes the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence. The written statement shall be submitted to the director five days prior to the date of any show cause or termination hearing, excepting that no hearing shall be required for any action taken by the department in response to an emergency condition under this section.
4. Recipients of emergency suspension orders remain liable for non-compliance costs.
G. Discharge termination. Any user who violates the following conditions is subject to discharge termination:
1. Violation of WDP conditions;
2. Failure to accurately report the wastewater constituents and characteristics of its discharge;
3. Failure to report significant changes in operations or wastewater volume, constituents, and characteristics prior to discharge;
4. Refusal of reasonable access to the user's premises for the purpose of inspection, monitoring, or sampling; or
5. Violation of the pretreatment standards in section 13.14.020 of this chapter; or
6. Other material violations of this chapter.
Such user will be notified of the proposed discharge termination and be offered an opportunity to show cause hearing as to why the proposed action should not be taken.
Exercise of this EA by the city shall not be a bar to, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action against the user. Users subject to discharge termination may be required to pay non-compliance costs.
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Sec. 13.14.080 Enforcement remedies.
A. Public Nuisance. Discharge of wastewater in any manner in violation of this chapter or of any order issued by the director, as authorized by this chapter, is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be corrected or abated as directed by the director. Any person creating such a public nuisance is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Injunction. Whenever a discharge of wastewater is in violation of the provisions of this chapter or otherwise causes or threatens to cause a condition of contamination, pollution, or nuisance, the director may cause the city to seek a petition to the Superior Court for the issuance of a preliminary or permanent injunction or both, as may be appropriate in restraining the continuance of such discharge.
C. Costs of Damage. Any person violating any provisions of this chapter or having a discharge that causes a deposit, obstruction, damage, or any other impairment to water service facilities or the public health shall become liable to the city for all expense, loss, or damage occasioned the city by reason of such violation or discharge.
D. Falsifying of Information. Any person who knowingly makes any false statements, representation, record, report, plan, or other document filed with the department, director or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required under this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
E. Termination of Service. The city may terminate any industrial WDP issued pursuant to this chapter or terminate or cause to be terminated any wastewater service to any premises if a violation of any provision of this chapter is found to exist or if a discharge of wastewater causes or threatens to cause a condition of contamination, pollution, or nuisance. This provision is in addition to other statutes or rules authorizing termination of service for delinquency in payment.
F. Civil Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or permit condition, or who discharges wastewater which causes pollution, or who violates any cease and desist order, prohibition, effluent limitation or national pretreatment standard, shall be liable civilly for a penalty not to exceed $500.00 for each day in which such violation occurs.
G. Criminal Penalties. Any person who intentionally violates any provision of this chapter or permit condition or who discharges wastewater which causes pollution or who violates any cease and desist order, prohibition, effluent limitation or national pretreatment standard shall be liable, upon conviction, for a sum not to exceed $10,000 for each day in which such violation occurs, or for imprisonment for not more than one year or both.
H. Remedies nonexclusive. The city may exercise all legal and equitable remedies available to it in the course of enforcing this chapter. The remedies provided for herein are not intended to be exclusive or establish a waiver of any remedial actions available to the city. Nothing in this ordinance is intended to prevent state and/or federal regulatory agencies from undertaking enforcement actions against users and persons as may otherwise be available due to a violation of this ordinance which also constitutes a violation of federal or state statutes and regulations. 334
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Sec. 13.14.090 Supplemental enforcement actions.
A. Payment of outstanding fees, costs and penalties. The director may decline to issue or reissue a WDP to any user who has failed to pay any outstanding fees, noncompliance costs, fines or penalties incurred as a result of any provision of this ordinance, a previous WDP, or order issued hereunder.
B. Contractor listing. Users that have not achieved compliance with applicable pretreatment standards and requirements are not eligible to receive a contractual award for the sale of goods or services to the department.
C. Liability for non-compliance costs incurred by the department.
1. Any user found in violation of any requirement adopted or ordered by the department to meet the standards established to protect the department's POTW or to prevent the entry of any wastewater found or suspected to be in violation of any state, federal, or WDP, or any provisions of this ordinance which causes expense, loss, damage or other liability to the department shall be liable to the department for such expense, loss, damage or other liability (non-compliance costs) and shall pay the same to the department in a manner prescribed by the director.
2. Non-compliance costs can include environmental fines and cleanup costs arising out of, or resulting from, user non-compliance as well as any related cost of defense, settlement, arbitration, and attorney's fees. Non-compliance costs may also be levied to recover any costs incurred by the department to replace or repair POTW facilities or equipment damaged by a user's unauthorized discharge of industrial wastewater.
3. Non-compliance costs further include, but are not limited to, inspection, monitoring and sampling costs as well as transportation, equipment, and labor costs incurred by the department to investigate and/or demonstrate user noncompliance/compliance, as well as administrative (department staff) time spent in resolution of non-compliance. Administrative non-compliance costs will be based on actual staff hourly time expended to resolve user non-compliance (e.g., issuing NOVs and AOs; engaging in EAs; and conducing additional monitoring, sampling, testing, inspections or investigation as may be required). To the extent standardized hourly rates for administrative time expended in addressing user noncompliance can be established by the department, such standardized rates will be adopted by city resolution and utilized in calculating any non-compliance costs to be assessed.
Sec. 13.14.100 Pretreatment costs and fees.
A. Pretreatment charges, fees and costs. To the extent that such costs may be standardized and expressed as flat fees or hourly rates, the city council, by means of a resolution adopted and amended from time to time after appropriate public notice and hearing, may adopt reasonable fees for reimbursement of the costs of setting up and operating the department's pretreatment program, which may include:
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2. Fees for routine monitoring, inspection, and surveillance procedures including the cost of collection and analyzing a user's discharge, and reviewing monitoring reports and certification statements submitted by users (based on staff time expended and costs associated with materials and/or outside testing facilities as may be required);
3. Fees for reviewing and responding to accidental discharge procedures and construction;
4. Fees for hearings and appeals pursuant to this chapter;
5. Fees to recover administrative and legal costs (which are not included in section
13.14.090 above) associated with investigation and regulation of user noncompliance as well as costs associated with EAs taken by the director and department staff to address, regulate or investigate user non-compliance; and
6. Other fees as the department may deem necessary to carry out the requirements contained herein. These fees relate solely to the matters covered by this ordinance and are separate from all other fees, fines, and penalties chargeable by the Department.
Sec. 13.14.110 Appeals.
Any user affected by a definitive decision, action or determination (WDP conditions or denials, SCOs, AC hearing decisions, and other administrative EA determinations) made by director or city administrator pursuant to this chapter, may appeal in writing to the city council by filing with the city clerk written notice of an appeal, setting forth the grounds thereof. Appellant shall file such notice within thirty days after receipt of the notice of the administrative decision concerned. Upon receipt of a notice of appeal, the city clerk shall set the date for hearing the appeal, which shall not be more than sixty days from the date the notice of appeal was filed. The city clerk shall give the appellant written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing on the appeal by certified or registered mail not less than fifteen days before the hearing on the appeal. The director and/or city administrator shall be a party to all appeals to the city council.
On appeal, the city council shall follow an order of presentation for a public hearing as to effectively permit appellant and relevant city staff to present their position and support thereof. Strict rules of evidence shall not apply to the presentation of evidence; provided, that any relevant facts may be admitted into evidence at the discretion of the city council.
The city council shall determine the weight and credibility of the evidence. The city council shall serve its written decision, including any findings that the city council may make, within thirty days from the conclusion of the hearing. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed to require the making of any findings except as may be required by applicable substantive law governing the appealed decision.
A. The order of the city council shall be deemed final upon its adoption.
B. If the user fails to appeal to the city council, or the city council fails to reverse or modify the administrative decision, the administrative decision shall be deemed final. 336
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SECTION 3. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION. The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s environmental procedures, and has been found to be not a project under Section 15378 (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 4. INCONSISTENCIES. Any provision of the Bishop Code of Ordinances or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and/or further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or clauses or applications of this ordinance which can be implemented without the invalid provision, clause or application; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect commencing thirty (30) days after its final adoption and a summary hereof shall be published once within fifteen (15) days in The Inyo Register, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the County of Inyo and circulated in the City of Bishop and hereby designated for that purpose by the City Council.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the manner and form provided by law in The Inyo Register, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Bishop, State of California, which said newspaper is hereby designated for that purpose.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____, 2025. ____________________________
Karen Kong, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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