Bishop public meetings in 2020

Bishop Fire Department Fire Committee - Special Meeting

The committee reviewed COVID-19 impacts, fire prevention inspection requirements, and EMS program progress. Discussions included potential budget adjustments for staff and the development of a strategic plan.

• COVID-19 update regarding department quarantine and EMS strain
• Discussion of fire prevention building inspections for 145 facilities
• Proposed $3,000 fee to consultant Bob May for inspection planning
• Evaluation of office assistant job description and $9,000 annual cost increase
• Discussion of $50,000 CARES grant for a climate-controlled trailer

Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee Cancelled

The regular meeting of the Bishop Volunteer Fire Department Fire Executive Committee scheduled for November 19, 2020, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board Special Meeting

The Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board is considering a contract with Lumos & Associates, Inc. to prepare a Title 22 Engineering Report. This report is required by the State of California Division of Drinking Water to support the disposal of secondary undisinfected recycled water via irrigation.

• Contract approval for Lumos & Associates, Inc. for a $20,560 Title 22 Engineering Report
• Proposed expansion of irrigation system to include up to 400 acres of land from LADWP
• Transition from flood irrigation to pressurized sprinkler irrigation

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a presentation on Prop 68 Statewide Park Program funding from Associate Planner Elaine Kabala. The commission will also nominate and vote for a new Chair and Vice-Chair. Updates will be given on the Hanby, Spruce, Yaney Street project and the Haunted Fairgrounds Trick or Treat event. Staff reports on facilities and programs are scheduled.

• Hanby, Spruce, Yaney Street Project update
• Haunted Fairgrounds Trick or Treat event update
• Presentation on Prop 68 Statewide Park Program funding by Associate Planner Elaine Kabala
• Commission re-organization: nominations and vote for new Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion to modify meeting schedule for holidays

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board Meeting

The Board of Directors will consider several administrative resolutions and new business items. Key discussions include the fiscal year 2020-2021 interim budget and the appointment of a new Secretary.

• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2020–2021 Investment Policy
• Adoption of the Conflict of Interest Code
• Approval of the BAWA Bylaws and Policy Manual
• Appointment of Michele Rhew as Secretary
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 20/21 Interim Budget

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board Special Meeting

The Board will discuss establishing an interim budget required within 120 days of the Joint Powers Authority agreement. They will also consider granting the Administrator authority to sign National Resource Conservation Service applications to streamline funding processes.

• Discussion of interim budget including insurance, legal costs, staff time, and professional services for effluent and well testing
• Request for BAWA Administrator to sign National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) applications and forms
• NRCS services include irrigation design, construction funds, and Farm Management Plans

Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the 2020 wildland fire season and the EMS program. Members will also review updates on fire prevention building inspections and an office assistant position.

• 2020 Wildland Fire Season update
• Office Assistant hours, salary, title, and job description update
• Fire Prevention Building Inspections update
• EMS Program update
• COVID-19 update

Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee Cancelled

The Fire Executive Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2020, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. A special meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2020.

• Cancellation of January 6, 2020 meeting due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled special meeting for March 5, 2020

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Bishop Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss an update on Proposition 68 grant funding, receive staff reports on facilities and programs, and handle routine business. The meeting will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments submitted by email.

• Prop 68 Grant funding update
• Facilities update from staff
• Programs update from staff
• Public comment via email due to COVID-19
• Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2020

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board Meeting

The Board of Directors will hold a regular quarterly meeting via webcast due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a period for public comment.

• Public comment period for non-agenda matters

Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee - Cancelled

The Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee meeting scheduled for July 16, 2020, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

FORMATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BISHOP AREA WASTEWATER AUTHORITY

The Authority Board is meeting to establish its organizational structure and meeting schedule. Key discussions include the appointment of a Treasurer and Auditor/Controller and the identification of an Administrator.

• Appointment of Treasurer and Auditor/Controller
• Adoption of resolution for regular meeting time and location
• Discussion of JPA Agreement filings with the Secretary of State and State Controller
• Discussion regarding JPA leases
• Closed session regarding appointment of Authority General Counsel

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on a use permit and variance application from AT&T Mobility for a property at 993 North Main Street. The meeting also includes the approval of prior minutes, staff and commission reports, and adjournment. Due to COVID-19, the Council Chambers are closed to the public, and the meeting will be conducted with remote participation and written public comments.

• Public hearing and new business item: Use Permit/Variance for AT&T Mobility at 993 North Main Street
• Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2020 Planning Commission meeting
• Meeting conducted remotely due to COVID-19; public encouraged to observe online and submit written comments by 3:00 pm on June 23, 2020

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission holds a special meeting to conduct public hearings on two land-use items: a tentative parcel map at 711 North Fowler Street and a conditional use permit at 459 West Line Street. The commission will also consider approving minutes from January 28, 2020, and reorganize. Due to COVID-19, the chambers are closed; public comments must be submitted by email by 2:00 pm on June 3, 2020.

• Public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 423 at 711 North Fowler Street
• Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit at 459 West Line Street
• Approval of minutes from the January 28, 2020 Planning Commission meeting
• Reorganization of the Planning Commission
• COVID-19 modified procedures: remote attendance, written public comments required

Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee

The meeting originally scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2020, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. A special meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2020.

• Cancellation of January 6, 2020 meeting
• Scheduling of March 5, 2020 special meeting

Eastern Sierra Transit Board Meeting

The Board will review several reports including financial, operational, and airport transit updates. Action items include allocating funds for low carbon transit projects and authorizing a grant application for the Bishop Administration Facility.

• Resolution 2020-03: Allocation of $97,479 for Mammoth Express expansion, fare reduction, and electric vehicle/infrastructure
• Resolution 2020-04: Authorization of grant application and matching funds for Bishop Administration Facility
• Review of FY18-19 Audited Financial Report
• Discussion of FY19-20 Preliminary Budget
• Review of fare changes and Southern Mono Historical Society agreement

Water Sewer Commission

The Bishop Water Sewer Commission will approve the minutes from its January 14, 2020 meeting. Commissioners will receive an update on the Joint Powers Authority and review a memo on reorganization. The agenda includes a discussion of the 2023 Water and Sewer Rate Study and a consent calendar item concerning delinquent accounts.

• Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2020 meeting
• Joint Powers Authority (JPA) update (memo)
• 2023 Water and Sewer Rate Study (memo)
• Reorganization (memo)
• Consent calendar – delinquent accounts

Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee

The committee will discuss fire service requests for Pine Creek and Mustang Mesa. Members will also engage in a strategic planning discussion.

• Fire service requests for Pine Creek and Mustang Mesa
• Strategic Planning Discussion

Bishop Fire Department Fire Executive Committee - Special Meeting

The Fire Executive Committee will meet to discuss a rescue and firefighting proposal for the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport. The committee will also discuss emergency medical services, fire prevention, and review a preliminary budget presentation for the 2020/2021 period.

• Eastern Sierra Regional Airport Rescue and Firefighting Proposal
• Emergency Medical Services Discussion
• Fire Prevention Discussion
• Preliminary 2020/2021 Budget Presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two conditional use permits: one at 512 West Line Street and another for the North Sierra Highway Waterline Project. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 8, 2019, and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing and new business for Conditional Use Permit at 512 West Line Street
• Public hearing and new business for Conditional Use Permit for North Sierra Highway Waterline Project
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2019 Planning Commission meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on the Playground Project and the Hanby, Spruce and Yaney Streets Project. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, minutes approval, public comment, and staff reports on facilities and programs. No new business items are listed for decision.

• Playground Project update
• Hanby, Spruce and Yaney Streets Project update
• Facilities update from staff
• Programs update from staff

Water Sewer Commission

The Bishop Water Sewer Commission will discuss an update on the formation of a Joint Powers Authority and review a 2023 Water and Sewer Rate Study. The commission will also approve minutes from November 2019 and consider delinquent accounts on the consent calendar. Public comment will be taken on non-agenda items.

• Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Formation Update
• 2023 Water and Sewer Rate Study
• Approval of November 13, 2019 minutes
• Consent calendar: delinquent accounts

ESTA Board Meeting

The ESTA Board will review reports on agency activities, finances, and operations. The board is scheduled to take action on a labor memorandum of understanding and a resolution regarding federal transit grants.

• Approve ESTA Employee Association (EEA) Labor Memorandum of Understanding
• Approve Resolution #2020-01 authorizing federal transit grant applications
• Executive Director performance evaluation in closed session