CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

City Council Chambers – 301 West Line Street – Bishop, California

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 – 4:30 PM

 

 

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:

Attending this meeting in person at the City of Bishop City Council Chambers located at 301 West Line Street in Bishop, California.

Observing this meeting live from the City of Bishop website at: https://www.cityofbishop.com/government/city_council/index.php

Observe this meeting live from the local government cable channel 12.

Public comments may be made:

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.

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 1:30 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.CALL TO ORDER – 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026

 

2.ROLL CALL

 

3.PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters agendized for closed session only. 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 may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the City Council will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.

4.CLOSED SESSION

 

A.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: Fire Chief

 

B.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code § 54957 – Title: Police Chief

 

5.OPEN SESSION – 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026

 

6.MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

7.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Kong will lead the pledge of allegiance.

 

8.ROLL CALL

 

9.PUBLIC COMMENT

 

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.

10.REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED BY LAW

 

11.PRESENTATIONS

 

A.PRESENTATION – Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Overview – Presented by LAFCO Executive Officer Cathreen Richards.

 

LAFCO Presentation 7 13 2026

B.PRESENTATION – Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Update – Presented by ESCOG Wildlife Coordinator Kristen Pfeiler.

 

ESCOG Presentation – 07 13 2026

12.DEPARTMENT REPORTS

 

Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.

A.Fire Department Report – Fire Chief Bret Russell

 

Fire Department Report – June 2026

B.Police Department Report – Police Chief Nate Derr

 

Police Department Report – June 2026

C.Community Services Department Report – Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy

 

Community Services Department Report – June 2026

D.Planning Department Report – Principal Planner Ana Budnyk

 

Planning Department Report – June 2026

E.City Administrator Report – City Administrator Pam Foster

 

City Administrator Report – June 2026

13.COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE

 

Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.

14.CONSENT CALENDAR

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City and will be acted on by one motion.

A.May 2026 Budget Report

 

Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the May 2026 Budget Report.

May 2026 Budget Report

B.May 2026 Financial Reports

 

Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the May 2026 Financial Reports.

May 2026 Bank Reconciliation Report

May 2026 Combined Cash Report

May 2026 Investment Portfolio Report

May 2026 Warrant Register Report

C.Ratification of Prior-Year South Warren Street Project Reimbursement Cost Allocation

 

Recommended Action: Ratify the administrative reclassification of eligible FY 2025-26 direct staff wage costs to the South Warren Street Project Fund for Caltrans reimbursement billing purposes and acknowledge the related prior-year budgetary variance.

D.Resolution – Conflict of Interest Code

 

 

 

Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve and adopt the proposed resolution, by title only, pertaining to the local Conflict of Interest Code and repealing Resolution No. 2025-05.

Resolution No. 2025-05 – Conflict of Interest Code

Proposed Resolution – Conflict of Interest Code 2026 07 13

E.Part-time Accounting Clerk I / II Job Description & 2026-2027 Part-time Salary Schedule

 

Recommended Action: Approve the Part-time Accounting Clerk I / II Job Description & 2026-2027 Part-time Salary Schedule

PT Accounting Clerk I II

2026-2027 Part Time Salary Schedule

15.NEW BUSINESS

 

A.Discussion Regarding Parks and Recreation Facility Use Fees and Community Facility Use Practices

 

Recommended Action: Receive the staff report regarding the City’s current practices for the use of Bishop City Park recreational facilities and provide direction to staff if the City Council wishes to consider changes to the existing fee structure or develop a formal Facility Use Fee Policy.

B.Discussion Regarding Potential Workforce Housing Occupancy Requirements for New Residential Development

 

Recommended Action: Receive the staff presentation and provide policy direction regarding whether the City should further explore regulatory options to preserve housing opportunities for local residents and the workforce, including the potential use of deed restrictions, development agreements, inclusionary housing requirements, or other legally permissible tools.

C.Discussion Regarding Potential Participation in Supporting Year-Round Commercial Air Service at the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport

 

Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff regarding whether the City Council is interested in exploring potential opportunities for the City of Bishop to participate in regional discussions related to funding year-round commercial air service at the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport. No funding commitment or budget action is requested at this time.

16.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

17.COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

18.ADJOURNMENT

 

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers.