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1. CALL TO ORDER
- 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters agendized for closed session only. When recognized by the Mayor, please state your name, and address for the record and please limit your comments to three minutes. Under California law the City Council is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the City Council may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the City Council will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
4. CLOSED SESSION
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(c): 1 Potential Case
5. OPEN SESSION
- 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026
6. MOMENT OF SILENCE
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Councilmember Schwartz will lead the pledge of allegiance.
8. ROLL CALL
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters not calendared on the agenda. When recognized by the Mayor, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your comments to three minutes. Under California law the City Council is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the City Council will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
10. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW
11. PROCLAMATIONS
A.
Proclamation - Recognizing Mule Days' Week - May 19-24, 2026 in the City of Bishop - Requested by Bishop Mule Days Celebration Executive Director Donna Bird Recommended Action:
Council will read and present the proclamation recognizing the week of May 19-24, 2026 as Mule Days' Week in the City of Bishop to Bishop Mule Days Celebration Executive Director Donna Bird.
Proclamation - Mule Days' Week May 19-24, 2026
12. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
A.
Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
Fire Department Report - April 2026
B.
Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
Police Department Report - April 2026
C.
Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy Community Services Department Report - April 2026
D.
Planning Department Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk Planning Department Report - April 2026
E.
City Administrator Report - City Administrator Pam Foster City Administrator Report - April 2026
13. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
14. NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT QUARTERLY UPDATE REPORT Prepared and presented by Northern Inyo Healthcare District Interim Chief Executive Officer Christian Wallis.
A.
Northern Inyo Healthcare District Quarterly Update Report – May 11, 2026 NIHD Report - May 11, 2026
Presentation - NIHD Update May 11, 2026
15. CONSENT
CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City and will be acted on by one motion.
A.
March 2026 Budget Report
Recommended Action:
City Council to review and accept the March 2026 Budget Report.
March 2026 Budget Report
B.
March 2026 Financial Reports
Recommended Action:
City Council to review and accept the March 2026 Financial Reports.
March 2026 Bank Reconciliation Report
March 2026 Combined Cash Report
March 2026 Investment Portfolio Report
March 2026 Warrant Register Report
C.
Budget Adjustment Request - Reallocation of Fire Department Expense Budget Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed budget adjustment reallocating existing appropriations within the Fire Department’s General Fund budget.
D.
Budget Adjustment Request - Reallocation of Water Fund Expense Budget Recommended Action:
City Council to approve a reallocation from capital expense account 004-050-56027 to operating expense account 004-050-52018 in the amount of $24,233.00.
E.
Fuel Services Agreement between the City of Bishop and Pilot Thomas- Letter of Extension Recommended Action:
Council consideration to approve the one-year Letter of extension from Pilot Thomas and extend the Fuel Services Agreement with a term ending on June 30th, 2027.
Fuel Services Signed Agreement
Letter of extension Pilot Thomas 2026
CITY OF BISHOP Fuel Services - Signed
F.
Agreement for LPG Propane and Services between the City of Bishop and Hunt Propane.
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to approve the LPG Propane and Services Agreement with Hunt Propane to begin May 11, 2026, and an initial term ending on May 11, 2027.
Hunt Propane Vendor Agreement Final
G.
Amendment to the Agreement Between the County of Inyo The Bishop Paiute Tribe and City of Bishop For the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Cost Sharing.
Recommended Action:
Council to consider approval of Amendment 3 of the EMS Cost Sharing Agreement.
Amendment Number 3 EMS Cost Sharing Agreement
16. NEW BUSINESS
A.
City Park Master Plan - Presented by Wood Rodgers
Recommended Action:
City Council to review and discuss the City Park Master Plan presented by Wood Rodgers.
Bishop Parks Master Plan Report
Appendix A to Bishop Parks Master Plan Report - Public Comments Appendix B to Bishop Parks Master Plan Report - Existing Facilities Summary Appendix C to Bishop Parks Master Plan Report - Preliminary Estimate PRESENTATION - Bishop Parks Master Plan - May 11, 2026
B.
School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Update
Recommended Action:
Receive and file this report providing an update on the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program in partnership with the Bishop Unified School District (BUSD) pursuant to the current agreement.
C.
First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 9.12.010 of the Bishop Municipal Code Relating to the Juvenile Curfew Recommended Action:
Council consideration to approve the first reading and introduction of an ordinance amending Section 9.12.010 of the Bishop Municipal Code to modernize the City’s juvenile curfew regulations, ensure compliance with current legal standards, and align with California provisional driver’s license restrictions.
Ordinance - Amending Section 9.12.010 - Juvenile Curfew D.
Review of the Utility Rate Assistance Program Application Form Recommended Action:
Review the proposed Utility Rate Assistance Program application form and provide direction to staff regarding any desired revisions prior to the commencement of open enrollment.
Utility Rate Assistance Program Application Form
E.
Request Caltrans to initiate a Project Initiation Document on Truck Route to the east of the City of Bishop Recommended Action:
Provide direction to staff regarding whether to formally request that Caltrans initiate a Project Initiation Document to evaluate a potential truck route east of the City of Bishop, and, if so, approve the draft letter for transmittal.
Caltrans Truck Route Request Draft Letter
Attachment A - Annual Average Daily Truck Traffic Counts
17. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
18. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. ADJOURNMENT
Monday, May 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Special Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers