BISHOP RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

City Council Chambers – 301 West Line Street – Bishop, California THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026 – 2:00 PM

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please be advised this meeting is accessible to the public in person, or on the City of Bishop website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Administrative Support Assistant Karey Poole at 760-873-5863 Extension 121. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District 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 at: https://www.cityofbishop.com/RuralFireCommission

Public comments may be made:

1. In person: Live at the meeting. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Board Chair for the opportunity to be heard during that agenda item.

2. In writing: Please email [email protected] and note “Public Comment” in the subject line. All comments must be received by 9:00 AM on the day of the meeting. You may also hand deliver public comments to City Hall at 377 West Line Street, Bishop, California on or before the deadline noted above. All written public comments received prior to the above noted time will be distributed to the Board of Commissioners for their review and consideration prior to the meeting. All written public comments received after that time will be provided to the Board of Commissioners 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.

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AGENDA ITEMS

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This time is set aside to receive public comment limited to the items listed below on the agenda and that no general public comments on non-agendized items will be permitted. When recognized by the Board Chair, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your comments to three minutes.

5. NEW BUSINESS

   • a. 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Recommended Action: Board consideration to approve the proposed 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment which includes the approval to direct Fire Chief Russell to move forward on the recruitment and hiring of a full-time Deputy Fire Chief at a fixed salary of $96,000.00 a year.

     • RFPD Finance Director Memo_01052026

     • RFPD Proposed Mid-Year Budget Adjustment_01052026

   • b. Letter from Pine Creek Village, LP dated November 26, 2025 Recommended Action: The Board is requested to receive and file the attached letter from Pine Creek Village, LP dated November 26, 2025 relating to the review of the Out-Of-Area Service Agreement with Pine Creek Village.

     • Letter from Pine Creek Village LP – 11 26 2025

6. FIRE CHIEF REPORT

7. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

8. ADJOURNMENT Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers