Inyo County public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider several routine approvals, including a three‑year agreement with OpenGov for online budgeting and procurement solutions costing $245,014.27. Other items include a $100,000 grant application to the Carl Moyer Air Quality program, a new film permit fee ordinance, and a sole‑source VoIP contract with RingCentral up to $270,000 over three years. The meeting also features personnel resolutions, council appointments, and public comment periods.
- Ratify $100,000 grant submission to the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program
- Approve Film Permit Fee Ordinance (Ordinance 1315) regulating commercial filming on county property
- Approve RingCentral VoIP telephony contract up to $270,000 over three years plus a $13,800 implementation fee
- Approve three‑year OpenGov budgeting and procurement modules purchase for $245,014.27
- Approve Resolution 2024‑45 setting salary and employment terms for management employees
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will decide whether to authorize Supervisor Matt Kingsley to attend the special meeting remotely under Government Code 54953. The board will also allow public comment on closed‑session items and hold a closed‑session conference with county labor negotiators. A report on the closed session will be provided as required by law.
- Approve remote meeting participation for Supervisor Kingsley (Gov. Code 54953)
- Public comment on closed‑session item(s)
- Closed‑session conference with county labor negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6)
- Report on closed session as required by law
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $250,000 payment to the City of Bishop under a new memorandum of understanding for Field #6 park improvements. It will also approve a $167,749 increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax District 5 Improvement Fund budget and a 3.8% CPI adjustment to waste‑hauler service fee maximum rates. Additional actions include a public hearing on a film ordinance, fee waivers for tire‑amnesty events, and appointments to the Assessment Appeals Board.
- Approve $250,000 payment to City of Bishop for Field #6 park improvements (MOU)
- Increase Transient Occupancy Tax District 5 Improvement Fund budget by $167,749
- Adopt 3.8% CPI adjustment to waste‑hauler service fee maximum rates effective Jan 1 2025
- Waive all fees for Tire Amnesty Events and authorize payment to American Refuse
- Public hearing and waiver of first reading for Film Ordinance 1315; set commercial filming permit rates
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of consent agenda items, including a sole‑source purchase of a 2025 Caterpillar wheel loader for up to $311,273.13. The board will also act on a license agreement with PAWS for the Independence Legion Hall limited to $25 per year, certify $40,136 of Yucca Mountain grant funds, and adopt Ordinance 1312 and Resolution 2024‑38 that set the 2025 board meeting schedule. Additional items include a temporary road closure for a community Christmas lights tour and a right‑of‑entry agreement for the Carroll Creek Road Bridge replacement project.
- Authorize purchase of a 2025 Caterpillar Wheel Loader, sole‑source to Quinn Company, up to $311,273.13
- Approve license agreement with PAWS for nonexclusive use of Independence Legion Hall, not to exceed $25 per year through June 30, 2029
- Certify $40,136 of Yucca Mountain AULG funds have been expended according to federal law
- Second reading and approval of Ordinance 1312 amending Inyo County Code sections on board meeting schedule
- Approve temporary closure of Lily Alley (East Center St to East Main St) for the Annual Independence Christmas Lights tour on Dec 21, 2024
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed‑session to evaluate the Planning Director and the Public Works Director. Public comment on the closed‑session items will be allowed. After the closed session, the board will issue a report on the closed‑session actions as required by law.
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Planning Director (closed session)
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Public Works Director (closed session)
- Public Comment on Closed Session Item(s)
- Report on Closed Session as Required by Law (open session)
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of routine and project items, including payments for past audit findings and several memoranda of understanding. The agenda’s largest financial decision is the approval of a $3,354,777 construction contract for the Walker Creek Road Bridge replacement. Additional items include a highway easement purchase, a temporary road closure for a power pole replacement, and the acceptance of a donated K9 police vehicle.
- Approve $3,354,777 contract with Steelhead Constructors for Walker Creek Road Bridge construction (Item 23)
- Approve purchase agreement for a highway easement deed up to $1,000 plus fees (Item 16)
- Authorize $74,109 payment to California Department of Aging for audit findings (Item 11)
- Approve temporary closure of North Lake Road for Southern California Edison pole replacement (Item 15)
- Accept a K9 police vehicle from Murrieta Police Department for $1 (Item 17)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider several contract approvals, grant agreements, and a budget amendment, including a $220,000 technical assistance grant and a $209,000 planning services contract. It will also form a new Assessment Appeals Board by adopting Ordinance 1311. Additional items include a purchase order for an excavator and updates on various county departments.
- Adopt Ordinance 1311 to create the Inyo County Local Assessment Appeals Board.
- Approve a $220,000 Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant Phase 2‑B contract with Onward (Inyo Networks, Inc.).
- Approve a contract with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. for planning services up to $209,000.
- Amend the FY 2024‑2025 Public Works Budget, increasing Professional Services by $55,692 and decreasing Salaried Employees by the same amount; also amend the Meyer Land Surveying contract to up to $175,692.
- Authorize purchase of a new 2024 303.5 excavator from Quinn Company, not to exceed $89,572.
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $435,379.89 change order for the jail administration remodel, a tobacco control program contract with the California Department of Public Health up to $300,000 for 2024‑2025, and the acquisition of the Bishop‑Sunland, Independence, and Lone Pine landfills from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power with a $465,965 budget increase. They will also disqualify the low bidder for the Walker Creek Bridge Replacement and select Steelhead Constructors JV, deny a retiree claim for alleged benefit losses, and adopt an ordinance creating an Assessment Appeals Board. Additional items include approving a $112,229 payment to Los Angeles DWP for water allotment overages and accepting a federal appropriation for the Small Business Resource Center.
- Approve Change Order 4 for Jail Administration Remodel, raising contract to $435,379.89 (Public Works)
- Ratify contract with California Dept. of Public Health for Tobacco Control Program, up to $300,000 (2024‑2025)
- Approve purchase and related agreements for Bishop‑Sunland, Independence, and Lone Pine landfills from LA Dept. of Water and Power, increasing appropriation by $465,965
- Disqualify apparent low bidder for Walker Creek Bridge Replacement; select Steelhead Constructors JV as successful bidder
- Approve payment of $112,229 to Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power for water system usage allotments (2002‑2023 overages)
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the Genasys Emergency Management System (EVAC and ALERT platforms). It will also hear a presentation from the applicant Bonanza Peak about a proposed 500 MW solar photovoltaic project in Charleston View. A report on the status of proposed fire stations for Tecopa and Charleston View will be provided, followed by public comment.
- Genasys Emergency Management System workshop (EVAC and ALERT) presentation
- Presentation on Bonanza Peak 500 MW solar photovoltaic project in Charleston View
- Report on status of proposed fire stations for Tecopa and Charleston View
- Public comment period
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet in Tecopa to discuss regional interests and emergency management systems. The body is deciding on the purchase of tax-defaulted parcels in Tecopa and Charleston View and a resolution regarding retiree health benefits.
- Purchase of tax-defaulted parcels in Tecopa and Charleston View for $6,436.68
- Resolution No. 2024-34 regarding employer contributions for retiree health benefits
- Letter of support for the National Register of Historic Places nomination for Ryan Historic District
- Report on proposed fire stations for Tecopa and Charleston View
- Presentation on Genasys Emergency Management System EVAC and ALERT platforms
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider several agenda items, including approving the September 24 meeting minutes and updates to the 2024 Conflict‑of‑Interest Code. It will vote on an $8,000 joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for water monitoring and an $80,000 contract with the Inyo County Office of Education for mental health services. Additional items include a fee waiver for a river clean‑up event, approval of sewer line replacement plans, and appointments for special district elections.
- Approve $8,000 USGS Joint Funding Agreement for wells and springs monitoring in the Amargosa Desert
- Approve waiver of solid waste disposal and gate fees up to $100 for Lower Owens River Clean‑Up event
- Approve plans and specifications for County Service Area No. 2 Sewer Line Replacement Project
- Approve contract with Inyo County Office of Education North Star Counseling for up to $80,000 mental health services
- Adopt revised Environmental Health Fee Schedule with a 3.4% CPI‑U/COLA increase for 2025
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and resolutions regarding health insurance changes for management, non-represented, and appointed employees. The meeting also includes approval of various contracts and grants.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Final Board Approved Budget
- Resolution regarding changes to health insurance for management and non-represented employees
- Resolution regarding changes to health insurance for appointed officials
- Resolution regarding changes to health benefits for retirees
- Approval of contract with Eastern Sierra Engineering for Lone Pine ADA sidewalk project
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget. The meeting also includes decisions on airport infrastructure contracts and a grant agreement for capacity-building.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 County Administrative Officer's Recommended Budget
- Contract for Runway 12-30 Surface Treatment Project at Bishop Airport with American Road Maintenance for $722,250
- Purchase of an airport snow removal vehicle from Wausau Equipment for an amount not to exceed $396,775
- Sub-award grant agreement with Coalitions and Collaboratives, Inc. for $149,996
- Road closures on North See Vee, Diaz, and North Barlow Lanes on September 27, 2024, for the California Indian Day Parade/Run
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will vote on the fiscal year 2024‑2025 appropriation limit and adopt property tax rates for that year. The meeting also includes labor negotiations, performance evaluations, new employee introductions, and updates on the Tri‑County Fairgrounds and the Winnedumah Hotel. Several contracts, memoranda of understanding and ordinances will be considered for approval.
- Approve Resolution 2024‑25 establishing the FY 2024‑2025 appropriation limit (GANN).
- Approve Resolution 2024‑26 adopting FY 2024‑2025 property tax rates.
- Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Social Services to use county office space one day each week.
- Approve Ordinance 1309 amending the code on mobile vending and permitting for mobile vending on county property.
- Approve a personal services contract for Deputy Director Behavioral Health at $8,561 per month, effective September 12, 2024.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss zoning and permitting for mobile food facilities and vending on county property. The meeting includes several health service contracts and a proposal to terminate the local emergency for Tropical Storm Hilary.
- Agreement with Kings View Professional Services for health record and billing services not to exceed $1,195,744
- Contract with Vista Pacifica Enterprises Inc. for inpatient psychiatric services not to exceed $281,780
- Proposed ordinance for pricing fuel and landing fees at Inyo County Airports
- Proposed ordinance for Mobile Food Facilities zoning and Mobile Vending permitting
- Assistant County Administrator contract for Denelle Carrington at $13,248 per month
Board of Supervisors
The Inyo County Board of Supervisors will convene a Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Budget Workshop. County Administrator Nate Greenberg, along with staff Denelle Carrington and Amy Shepherd, will present the budget. Supervisors are asked to receive the presentation and provide input and feedback. No formal decisions are scheduled for this agenda item.
- Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Budget Workshop – presentation by County Administrator Nate Greenberg and staff
- Public comments limited to 250 words; can be emailed to [email protected]
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss adopting a Community Wildfire Protection Plan and the divestment of the Aspendell parcel. The meeting includes several contract approvals for legal and mental health services and the consolidation of school district measures for the November 5, 2024 election.
- Contract for legal labor and employment services with Atkinson, Loya, Ruud & Romo not to exceed $420,000
- Contract with Advocates for Human Potential for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing not to exceed $1,488,504
- Contract with North American Mental Health Services for tele-psychiatry not to exceed $190,800
- Proposed road closure on Laws Avenue in Keeler on August 17, 2024
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-23 for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan