Bishop public meetings in 2024

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 23, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2025.

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss initiating a process to amend the Joint Powers Agreement. This action would add the Bishop Paiute Tribe as members of the Bishop Area Wastewater Joint Powers Authority. The meeting also includes an update on a Preliminary Engineering Report.

• Initiating the process to add the Bishop Paiute Tribe to the Authority
• Update on Preliminary Engineering Report
• Approval of September 17, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will receive the November 5 General Municipal Election results and administer oaths of office to elected officials. The council will also conduct elections for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approval of 2025 City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission meeting schedules
• Grant awards for Eastside Student Center and Bishop Mule Days
• $21,635.00 budget adjustment request for Community Services Building and Grounds
• Fire Captain job description and salary schedule updates
• Professional service agreement with Mammoth Lakes Housing not to exceed $16,609 over 3 years

City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation with Aaron Schat. In open session, they will consider final adoption of an ordinance prohibiting fishing in the city park, approve a $42,830 task order for the Field 6 Enhancement Project design, and act on several consent calendar items including budget reports and agreements with Inyo Council for the Arts and Caltrans.

• Closed session on lawsuit City of Bishop vs Aaron Schat
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance prohibiting fishing in city park
• Approval of $42,830 task order for Field 6 Enhancement Project design
• Amendment to agreement with Inyo Council for the Arts
• Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with Caltrans

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance regulating encampments and sleeping on public property (second reading) and introducing an ordinance to prohibit fishing in city parks. The consent calendar includes adopting an ordinance prohibiting public urination/defecation, approving the 2023-2024 audited financial statements, and authorizing up to $37,586 for an emergency medical services cost-sharing agreement with Inyo County and the Bishop Paiute Tribe.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance regulating encampments and sleeping on public property
• First reading of ordinance prohibiting fishing in city parks
• Amendment 1 to EMS cost-sharing agreement: up to $37,586
• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting public urination/defecation (consent)
• Acceptance of FY 2023-2024 audited financial statements

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings of two proposed ordinances: one to regulate encampments and sleeping on public property, and another to prohibit public urination and defecation. The council is also set to award a construction contract for the Community Garden Enhancement Project and consider consent items including budget reports, a Granicus subscription renewal, and formation of a Grant in Support Review Ad Hoc Committee.

• First reading of ordinance regulating encampments and sleeping on public property
• First reading of ordinance prohibiting public urination and defecation
• Award construction bid for Community Garden Enhancement Project to Clair Concrete Inc. for $88,324
• Granicus subscription renewal from 11/12/2024 to 11/11/2025 for $15,258.31
• Formation of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Grant in Support Review Ad Hoc Committee

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2024. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notice.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners - AUDIO RECORDING ONLY

The Bishop City Council and Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board will hold a special joint meeting on September 19, 2024. Officials plan to discuss the capital improvement program, current and future staffing, an EMS update, and the status of their joint powers agreement. The agenda lists these items for discussion only, with no votes or formal decisions scheduled. A Fire Chief report will also be presented.

• Discussion of the capital improvement program
• Review of current and future staffing levels
• EMS update presentation
• Status review of the joint powers agreement
• Fire Chief report

City Council

The City Council will hear presentations on the Tri-County Fairgrounds and the Bishop Tourism Improvement District annual report. New business items include a recommendation to add the Bishop Paiute Tribe as a member of the Bishop Area Wastewater Joint Powers Authority, approval of a $70,000 engineering report for a disaster water grant, discussion of downtown façade guidelines, and a letter of support for a federal Reconnecting Communities grant. Consent items cover routine financial reports, surplus declaration, and a grand jury response.

• Consider recommending Bishop Paiute Tribe as signatory member of Wastewater JPA
• Approve $70,000 task order for preliminary engineering report for USDA disaster water grant
• Discuss downtown guidelines for façade and materials color
• Consider letter of support for U.S. DOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program
• Approve response to 2023/2024 Grand Jury Final Report

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors Meeting

The board will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Bishop Paiute Tribe joining the Joint Powers Authority. They will also consider approving the previous meeting minutes. No other significant decisions are on the agenda.

• Consent calendar: approval of Bishop Area Wastewater Authority meeting minutes
• Discussion of advantages and disadvantages of the Bishop Paiute Tribe joining the Joint Powers Authority

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider design direction for crosswalks and railings on the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project, review a resolution revising parking controls in Parking Lot 14 on Sierra Street, and provide direction to the voting delegate on a Cal Cities resolution. The agenda also includes proclamations for Latino Conservation Week and Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as routine consent items.

• East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project – crosswalks and railings design direction
• Resolution revising parking controls in Parking Lot 14 on Sierra Street
• Cal Cities Resolution No. 1 – direction for voting delegate at General Assembly
• Proclamation declaring September 14–22, 2024 as Latino Conservation Week
• Proclamation declaring September 15 – October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider a consent calendar including declaring three city-owned vehicles as surplus and approving the lease of two new patrol vehicles. Presentations include updates on summer community programs, a micro enterprise kitchen home operation program, and the East Line Street Bridge replacement project crosswalks and railings. The council will also receive a Chamber of Commerce update and department reports.

• Declaration of three city vehicles as surplus: 2008 Ford Explorer, 2018 Dodge Charger, 2011 Ford F-150
• Lease of two new patrol vehicles through enterprise contract with FY 24/25 budget adjustment
• Professional services agreement with Blackpoint LLC for radio communication services
• Presentation on Micro Enterprise Kitchen Home Operation (MEKHO) by Inyo County Environmental Health
• Presentation on East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project crosswalks and railings

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider approving a Flock Camera agreement for two new surveillance cameras on city property at a cost not to exceed $7,000. They will also hold a second reading of a smoking ordinance amendment, consider a sewer line inspection system replacement for $125,257, and approve task orders for water main replacement and city standards updates. A closed session is scheduled for a performance evaluation of the Public Works Director.

• Flock Camera agreement for two surveillance cameras, cost not to exceed $7,000
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending smoking prohibitions (Title 8, Chapter 8.32)
• Sewer line inspection system replacement purchase order with Haaker Equipment Company for $125,257.33
• Task order amendment with Wood Rodgers for West Line Water Main Replacement project for $47,000
• Task order with Wood Rodgers to update city standards and details for $65,275

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss the City's Prohousing Designation Application, consider approving crosswalk and railing designs for the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project, and hold a public hearing on a variance request for a monument sign exceeding the height limit at 777 North Main Street. The consent calendar includes approval of April 9, 2024 special meeting minutes.

• Consent calendar: approval of April 9, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Discussion and public comment on City of Bishop Prohousing Designation Application (no recommended action)
• Consideration of crosswalk and railing design layout for East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project
• Public hearing on variance request to waive five-foot height restriction for monument sign at 777 North Main Street (proposed height 8 feet 6 inches)
• Alternatives for variance: approve with conditions, continue, or deny

City Council

The Bishop City Council will hold a regular meeting with closed session for police chief evaluation and potential litigation. Agenda includes presentations on department reports, consent calendar items (conflict of interest code, software agreement, budget reports, destruction derby contract, sludge removal purchase order), and new business: guidelines for the FY 2024-25 Grant in Support Program, an Axon Enterprise software subscription for police, a School Resource Officer MOU with the school district, a preliminary engineering report for a disaster water grant, and an amendment to the city administrator's employment agreement.

• Axon Enterprise Draft One software subscription for police not to exceed $61,441.92 for four years
• MOU with Bishop Unified School District for School Resource Officer services
• Pond 1 Sludge Removal purchase order with Environmental Techniques for $27,775
• Laserfiche Document Management Software agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions for $13,100
• Proposed Guidelines for FY 2024-25 Grant in Support Program

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public workshop as the only new business item. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment opportunities. No other decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Master Plan Public Workshop — no details provided in agenda

City Council

The City Council will meet to set the FY 2024-25 appropriations limit, approve final budget adjustments for FY 2023-24, and consider several contract extensions and service agreements. A closed session is scheduled for the Fire Chief's performance evaluation. The council will also discuss attendance at the League of California Cities annual conference and designate a voting delegate.

• Resolution establishing FY 2024-25 Appropriations Limit under Proposition 4
• Approval of FY 2023-24 final budget adjustments
• Adoption of City of Bishop Workplace Violence Prevention Program
• Extension of IT services agreement with Carmichael Business Technologies for one year (July 2024–June 2025)
• Approval of 2024/2025 Street Sweeping Maintenance Agreement

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors Meeting

The Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 final budget and electing a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms. The consent calendar includes approval of the special meeting minutes from May 7, 2024. Public comment is accepted in person or by email.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 final budget
• Approval of May 7, 2024 special meeting minutes

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for May 13, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancellation notice; next meeting scheduled for May 28, 2024

City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners - AUDIO RECORDING ONLY

The Bishop City Council and the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting to discuss the Bishop Fire Department's proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no votes or other actions scheduled. The attached budget worksheet shows proposed expenditures of about $445,897 for the city portion and $512,366 for the RFPD portion.

• Discussion of the Bishop Fire Department's tentative 2024-25 budget, including $275,000 in Capital Equipment Replacement for the RFPD fund
• Proposed $130,000 in salaries for full-time fire personnel (City fund) and $167,600 (RFPD fund)
• Health insurance line item proposed at $35,000 (City fund) and $38,300 (RFPD fund)
• Revenue from Bishop Paiute Tribe Agreement proposed at $115,000 for the RFPD fund
• Capital Improvement line item reduced to $0 in both funds for 2024-25

City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council - AUDIO RECORDING ONLY

The Bishop City Council and Bishop Paiute Tribal Council will hold a special joint meeting to discuss emergency medical services (EMS). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of an ordinance amending the definition and prohibition of smoking, specifically related to cannabis. The Council is scheduled to adopt the FY 2024-25 budget and consider an ambulance subcontractor RFP process with AP Triton costing up to $58,501. Consent calendar items include an audit engagement letter, police department budget adjustment, new job descriptions for Police Corporal and Reserve Police Officer, and resolutions for South Warren Street Improvement Project match funding ($129,561) and water project representative designations.

• Public hearing on first reading of ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 8.32 smoking definitions and prohibitions (cannabis)
• Adoption of FY 2024-25 City of Bishop budget
• Approve ambulance subcontractor RFP consulting agreement with AP Triton not to exceed $58,501
• Resolution programming $129,561 in Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for South Warren Street Improvement Project
• Consent items: audit engagement letter with Larry Bain, police corporal and reserve officer job descriptions

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider consent calendar items including adopting a list of road projects funded by SB 1, approving three as-needed environmental consulting agreements, and setting salary schedules for the 2024-25 fiscal year. One new business item requests waiving pool fees for July 4th's Big Day in the Park. The meeting also includes department reports and updates from the Chamber of Commerce and County of Inyo.

• Resolution to adopt list of projects funded by SB 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act) for fiscal year 2024-25
• Approval of three on-call environmental consulting agreements with HELIX, Panorama Environmental, and TEAM Environmental
• Salary schedules for full-time and part-time employees for fiscal year 2024-25
• Resolutions to call for general municipal election, consolidate with county election, and set regulations for candidates' statements for November 2024
• Request to waive pool fees for the July 4th Big Day in the Park event

City Council Special Meeting - AUDIO RECORDING ONLY

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting two ordinances on the consent calendar: rezoning 711 N Hammond St and 647/649 N Main St to the Mixed Use Downtown Overlay Zone (MUO-DT), and amending zoning code chapter 17.46. A strategic planning workshop will review accomplishments and set priorities. Council will also discuss cancelling the May 13 regular meeting.

• Rezoning 711 North Hammond Street (APN 001-020-15-00) to MUO-DT, allowing up to 35 residential units
• Rezoning 647/649 North Main Street (APN 001-240-04-00) to MUO-DT, allowing up to 89 residential units
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance to amend Chapter 17.46 (MUO-DT Building Placement)
• Strategic planning workshop to review 2023/2024 accomplishments and set priorities for FY 24-25
• Discussion of cancelling the regular City Council meeting scheduled for May 13, 2024

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors - Special Meeting

The Board will consider accepting proposed financial structure recommendations for operations effective July 1, 2024, and adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget along with a budget realignment for the current year. Additionally, the Board will discuss the potential joining of the Bishop Paiute Tribe to the Authority and approve Resolution 2024-02 to set regular meeting dates.

• Consideration to accept proposed financial structure recommendations for BAWA operations effective July 1, 2024
• Adoption of FY 2024-2025 budget and approval of FY 2023-2024 budget realignment
• Resolution 2024-02 to establish new dates for regularly scheduled Board meetings
• Discussion regarding the Bishop Paiute Tribe joining the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority
• Approval of February 29, 2024 Special Meeting minutes on consent calendar

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding ordinances to rezone parcels to a Mixed Use Downtown Overlay Zone. The agenda also includes preparations for the November 2024 General Municipal Election and several routine financial and administrative approvals.

• Public hearing for ordinance to rezone parcels to Mixed Use Downtown Overlay Zone (MUO-DT)
• Public hearing for ordinance to amend building placement standards in the MUO-DT zone
• Vendor agreement with Playhouse 395 for up to $5,000.00 in theatrical services and $300.00 in annual supplies
• Resolutions to facilitate the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
• Sierra Lifeflight Ground Ambulance Operations update presentation

Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider electing new officers and reviewing a request to rezone two parcels to the Mixed Use Downtown Overlay Zone. The commission will also discuss an amendment regarding building placement within that same zone.

• Election of Officers
• Rezone Parcels 001-020-15-00 and 001-240-04-00 to Mixed Use Downtown Overlay Zone
• Rezoning of 711 North Hammond Street
• Amend Chapter 17.46. MUO_DT Building Placement

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider a resolution opposing Initiative #21-0042A1, a November 2024 statewide ballot proposition. They will also vote on a letter of intent to allow Sierra Highlands Community Services District to consolidate their water system with the city. Several consent calendar items include budget adjustments, surplus vehicle declaration, and a resolution updating standards for disruptive behavior at meetings.

• Resolution opposing Initiative #21-0042A1, a November 2024 statewide ballot proposition
• Letter of intent to allow Sierra Highlands Community Services District water system consolidation with the city
• Task order with Eastern Sierra Engineering for Active Transportation Program grant support, not to exceed $52,578 plus contingency
• Resolution updating City Council Standards and Procedures Manual to add provisions on disruptive behavior
• Budget adjustments for computer replacements, extended warranties, and sewer fund depreciation

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council regular meeting scheduled for March 25, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is on April 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear an update on the Ball Field Lights Project under old business. Staff will provide reports on facilities and programs as well as upcoming special events. No formal decisions are anticipated; the agenda consists primarily of updates and routine items.

• Ball Field Lights Project Update
• Facilities and Programs staff report
• Upcoming Special Events staff report
• Approval of January 24, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District - AUDIO RECORDING ONLY

The City Council and Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the Bishop Fire Department budget. No action is scheduled; the item is for discussion only. Detailed expenditure reports for the current fiscal year are included.

• Discuss Bishop Fire Department budget (Item 4A)
• Review General Fund fire department expenditures of $276,444.52 YTD (budget $753,629.22)
• Review RFPD expenditures of $321,800.23 YTD (budget $1,004,461.60)
• Hear Fire Chief report

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project, apply for $650,000 in Prohousing Incentive Program funds, and approve updated city fees and charges for FY 2024-2025. The council will also hear department reports and reappoint a commissioner to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project
• Apply for $650,000 in Prohousing Incentive Program funds from HCD
• Approve resolution amending and restating certain city fees and charges for FY 2024-2025
• Reappoint Cheryl Underhill to Parks and Recreation Commission with term ending May 13, 2028
• Receive update on Community Mural-Public Art from C5 Studios

City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council

This is a special joint meeting of the Bishop City Council and the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council for a meet and greet luncheon. No formal decisions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled; it is a social and relationship-building event.

• Meet and greet luncheon between the Bishop City Council and the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council at the Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center

City Council

At this meeting, the Bishop City Council will hold a public hearing on amending and restating certain city fees and charges for fiscal year 2024-2025. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including a $388 business license tax refund, a vendor agreement with Sportsites Inc. for up to $6,000 annually, and a resolution removing retiree health care benefits for newly elected council members. New business includes resolutions to designate an authorized representative for a state water board financial assistance application and to apply for the state's Prohousing Designation Program.

• Public hearing on proposed fee and charge changes for FY 2024-2025
• Refund of $388 in erroneously assessed business license tax (Business License #4005)
• Vendor agreement with Sportsites Inc. not to exceed $6,000 annually
• Resolution removing retiree health care benefits for newly elected council members (effective Nov. 2024)
• Resolution authorizing application to California's Prohousing Designation Program

City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners - AUDIO RECORDING ONLY

The Bishop City Council and Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting to discuss the priorities and goals of Bishop Fire, as well as the frequency and dates of future joint meetings. A fire chief report is also scheduled. No formal votes or action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss priorities and goals of Bishop Fire
• Discuss future joint meetings and possible dates (monthly, quarterly)
• Fire chief report

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider mid-year budget adjustments for several funds including General, Sewer, Water, Gas Tax, Sunrise Mobile Home Park, and C.O.P.S. funds. They will also act on a consent calendar that includes a certificate of acceptance for a right-of-way purchase, a vendor agreement with Challenger Sports for $3,600, and an extension for real estate services at Sunrise Mobile Home Park. The meeting includes departmental reports and a quarterly update from the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds.

• Mid-year budget adjustments for General, Sewer, Water, Gas Tax, Sunrise Mobile Home Park, and C.O.P.S. funds
• Certificate of Acceptance for Seibu to School Path right-of-way purchase
• Vendor agreement with Challenger Sports for $3,600 for a one-year term
• Extension of real estate services agreement for City-owned units in Sunrise Mobile Home Park through March 2025
• Approval of full-time monthly salary schedule for fiscal year 2023-2024

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting including discussion of naming city property in memoriam. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and routine administrative items.

• Discussion of naming City Property in Memoriam (Old Business)

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including consent items, department updates, and a Chamber of Commerce report. New business includes a proposed reappointment of Patty Cummings to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Consent calendar items include budget and financial reports for December 2023 and meeting minutes.

• Reappointment of Patty Cummings to the Parks and Recreation Commission (term ending March 25, 2028)
• Monthly Budget Report for December 2023
• Financial Reports (bank reconciliation, cash, investment portfolio, warrant register) for December 2023
• Building Permits Issued Report for December 2023
• Department updates from Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, and Administration

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider renewing its Military Equipment Policy under AB 481, approving salary increases and revised job descriptions for top staff, and receiving department reports. A broadband consortium update and a resolution on job description changes are also on the agenda.

• Renewal of Military Equipment Policy with annual inventory report (AB 481) – Consent Calendar item 10C
• Resolution approving revised job descriptions and salary increases for City Administrator, Finance Director, and Public Works Director – New Business item 12A
• Consideration of Deputy Fire Chief job description – Consent Calendar item 10D
• Monthly budget and financial reports for November 2023 – Consent Calendar item 10A and 10B
• Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium update – Presentation item 8A