CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, California MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 - 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2026
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please be advised this meeting is accessible to the public in person, on the City of Bishop website, or on the local government cable channel 12. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 760-873-5863 Extension 124. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR
35.102.35.104 ADA Title II].
The public is encouraged to participate or observe this meeting by:
1. Attending this meeting in person at the City of Bishop City Council Chambers located at 301 West Line Street in Bishop, California.
2. Observing this meeting live from the City of Bishop website at:
https://www.cityofbishop.com/government/city_council/index.php
3. Observe this meeting live from the local government cable channel 12.
Public comments may be made:
1. In person: Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration (or complete a speaker card prior to the meeting). Comments for all agenda items are limited to a speaking time of three minutes unless modified by the Mayor.
2. In writing: Go to http://bishop-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=8 to submit an "eComment" for the corresponding meeting. Please note that eComment submissions closes at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may also hand deliver public comments to the City drop/payment box located at the Church Street entrance to City Hall on or before the deadline noted above. All written public comments received prior to the above noted time will be distributed to the Council for their review and consideration prior to the meeting. All written public comments received after that time will be provided to the Council at the earliest possibility. Please note written public comments received will not be read aloud at the meeting.
Any writing that is a public record that relates to an agenda item for open session distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection at City Hall, 377 West Line Street, Bishop, California during normal business hours.
Government Code 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.
1 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Muchovej will lead the pledge of allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Engineering Technician Recruitment and Budget Adjustment B. Declare 2024 Chevy Tahoe as Surplus Equipment and Authorize Settlement of Remaining Contractual Obligation in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,000.
C. July 2026 Budget Report
D. July 2026 Financial Reports
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.
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
A. Fire Department - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Public Works Department - Public Works Director Nora Gamino D. Administration - City Administrator Pam Foster
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City and will be acted on by one motion.
Recommended Action: Approve a budget adjustment of $88,775.43 for the Engineering Technician I/II/III position in the Public Works Department and authorize staff to resume recruitment and fill the position.
PW Engineering Technician Budget Adjustment Worksheet
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that Council declare the 2024 Chevy Tahoe Commercial 4WD, VIN 1GNSKLED4RR205787, as surplus property and authorize settlement of the remaining contractual obligation associated with the vehicle in an amount not to exceed $40,000, with payment to Enterprise Fleet Management or through another mechanism as determined appropriate based on the final insurance settlement.
Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the July 2026 Budget Report.
July 2026 Budget Report
Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the July 2026 Financial Reports.
July 2026 Bank Reconciliation Report
July 2026 Combined Cash Report
July 2026 Investment Portfolio Report
July 2026 Warrant Register Report
2 E. City Council Meeting Minutes
F. Planning Commission - Cancellation Notice
G. Personnel Status Change Report
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Community Funding and Support Policy
B. South Warren Street Improvements – Approval of Bid Documents and Authorization to Advertise
C. Approval of Single-Source Agreement with Cal-Ore Life Flight, LLC for Emergency Medical Dispatch Services
Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes for:
June 22, 2026 Regular Meeting, July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting, August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting, August 24, 2026 Regular Meeting, September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Minutes 2026 06 22
Minutes 2026 07 13
Minutes 2026 08 10
Minutes 2026 08 24
Minutes 2026 09 14
Recommended Action: Council is requested to receive and file the attached Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice.
Planning Commission Cancellation 08 28 2026
Planning Commission Cancellation 09 29 2026
Recommended Action: Council to review and approve the attached Personnel Status Change Report dated September 28, 2026.
Personnel Status Change Report 2026 09 23
Recommended Action:
Discuss the proposed Community Funding and Support Policy and provide direction to staff regarding the proposed policy framework, funding categories, administrative approval authority, and process for establishing recurring or multi-year community funding commitments.
Direct staff to return with a revised policy for formal consideration and adoption, incorporating Council direction.
City of Bishop Community Funding and Support Draft Policy Bishop Community Funding Framework
Recommended Action: City Council consideration to adopt the bid documents for the South Warren Street Improvements Project, substantially in the form presented; authorize the Public Works Director to approve final technical and administrative corrections that do not materially alter the overall project scope; and authorize staff to advertise the project for construction bids.
South Warren Improvement Plans
Recommended Action: Approve the single-source procurement and authorize the City Administrator to execute an agreement with Cal-Ore Life Flight, LLC for 3 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
10. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Emergency Medical Dispatch services at an initial rate of $30.00 per call, with a five percent (5%) annual rate increase, and approve a budget adjustment of $6,200 to General Fund expense account 001-020-52015.
EMD Agreement
City of Bishop - Purchasing Policy
Single Source Justification EMD
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers 4