CITY OF BISHOP

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 – 5:00 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, all parts of this meeting can be made accessible to the deaf or people with hearing loss upon request to 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 the meeting in person at the City of Bishop City Council Chambers located at 301 West Line Street in Bishop, California.

Observing the meeting live from the City of Bishop website at: http://www.cityofbishop.com/city-council-meetings-live/

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 shall 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 will be limited and to the Agenda item being discussed. Please be brief and avoid personal attacks.

In writing: Go to http://bishop-ca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=9 to submit an “eComment” on any item listed on the agenda, which will be read into the public record prior to the City Council’s review of the meeting. You may also hand deliver public comments to the City drop/payment box located at the entrance of the Council Chambers, or mail to the City of Bishop, at PO Box 87, Bishop, CA 93515. Comments received prior to the above noted time will be distributed to the Council for their review and consideration prior to taking action. All written public comments received after that time will not be read aloud but will be placed in the public record at the earliest possibility. Please note written public comments received will 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 the office of the City Clerk at 377 West Line Street during normal business hours. Government Code 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 27, 2025

2. ROLL CALL

3. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters agendized for closed session and those not yet discussed by the City Council. Speakers addressing non-agendized items are requested to limit your comments to three minutes. Under California law the City Council is prohibited from engaging in discussion 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 comments 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: City Administrator

5. OPEN SESSION – 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 27, 2025

6. MOMENT OF SILENCE

7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Muchovej 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. Speakers addressing non-agendized items are requested to limit your comments to three minutes. Under California law the City Council is prohibited from engaging in discussion or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the City Council will listen to all public comments 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 – Retirement of City of Bishop Police Captain Joshua Ellsworth – The City Council wishes to honor his years of public service with the City of Bishop.

B. PRESENTATION – Bishop Tourism Improvement District (BTID) Annual Report – Presented by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thorson.

C. PRESENTATION – Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) Annual Report – Presented by IMACA Executive Director Kelly Barceloux.

12. PROCLAMATIONS

A. PROCLAMATION – Declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Bishop – To be received by Wild Iris/CASA Executive Director Dominic Hays.

13. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

These are informational activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.

A. Fire Department Report – Fire Chief Bret Russell

Fire Department Report – September 2025

B. Police Department Report – Police Chief Nate Derr

Police Department Report – September 2025

C. Public Works Department Report – Public Works Director Nora Gamino

Public Works Department Report – September 2025

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

Community Services Department Report – September 2025

E. Planning Department Report – Principal Planner Ana Budnyk

Planning Department Report – September 2025

F. City Administrator Report – City Administrator Pam Foster

City Administrator Report – September 2025 and October 2025

14. BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE

Proposed and presented by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tammy O’Connell.

A. Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report – October 27, 2025

BACIC October 27, 2025 City Council Report

15. EASTERN SIERRA TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS QUARTERLY UPDATE REPORT

Presented and prepared by Interim Fairgrounds Manager Mike Francesconi.

16. CONSENT CALENDAR

The CONSENT CALENDAR All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City and will be enacted by one motion.

A. City Council Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice

Recommended Action: Council is requested to receive and file the attached October 13, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Cancellation Notice.

October 13 2025 Regular Meeting – Cancellation Notice

B. August 2025 Budget Report

Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the August 2025 Budget Report.

August 2025 Budget Report

C. August 2025 Financial Reports

Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the August 2025 Financial Reports.

August 2025 Bank Reconciliation Report
August 2025 Cash Flow/Sales Tax Report
August 2025 Investment Portfolio Report
August 2025 Disbursement Report

D. Administration Budget Adjustment Request

Recommended Action: City Council consider/motion to approve the proposed budget adjustment.

E. 2024-25 Grant in Support Reimbursement Claims Made

Recommended Action: City Council to authorize $32,000.00 in increased spending within GL account #01-4470-3620 to offset grant funds.

F. Granicus Agreement – Three-Year Extension 11/12/2025 – 11/11/2028

Recommended Action: Council consider/motion to approve the proposed Granicus Subscription Renewal for the current services provided from November 12, 2025 to November 11, 2028 as presented per the attached agreement.

Granicus Agreement (2018-2021)
Granicus Renewal Agreement for 11 12 2025 – 11 11 2028

G. New Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer Job Description

Recommended Action: Council the creation of a Part-Time Parking Enforcement Officer position within the Bishop Police Department.

Direct staff to add this classification to the City’s official position list and authorize recruitment.
New/revised proposed job description and JPA Parking Enforcement Officer PT City Attorney Legal Review

H. Full-Time Engineering Technician I/II/III Job Description

Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve the proposed Engineering Technician I/II/III Job Description.

Full-Time Works Engineering Technician I – III

I. Full-Time and Part-Time Salary Schedules – July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve the updated Salary Schedules for 2025/2026 fiscal year:

2025/2026 Full Time Salary Schedule – Salary Enforcement Officer Update

2025-2026 Full Time Salary Schedule-Captain Administrative correction, Engineering Tech I addition

J. S. Warren Street Improvement Project Budget Adjustment Request

Recommended Action: City Council consideration to approve the proposed budget adjustment.

K. Approval of Task Orders 25-TO-05 (HELiX Environmental Planning) and 25-TO-07 (Lumes & Associates) and Related Budget Resolution for the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project

Recommended Action: Council consideration to:

Approve Task Order 25-TO-05 with HELiX Environmental Planning, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $54,000.

Approve Task Order 25-TO-07 with Lumes & Associates in the not-to-exceed amount of $46,000.

Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the task orders on behalf of the City, and

Approve the budget adjustment transferring $110,000 from the General Fund to the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project Fund

25-TO-05 HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL

25-TO-07 LUMES & BRIDGES REVIEW

L. Declaration of City-Owned Equipment as Surplus

Recommended Action: Council consideration to declare the Public Works Department’s Vaccon truck and equipment parts inventory as surplus property.

M. Consideration of Request from Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) for Letter Opposing Increased Size of Commercial Trucks

Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve the attached letter from the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Bishop, to the State Senate Transportation Committee opposing an increase in the allowable size and weight of commercial trucks, as requested by the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT).

CABT Draft Letter

N. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings

Recommended Action: Council to request to receive and file the attached Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting minutes.

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – October 22, 2025

O. Planning Commission Meeting

Recommended Action: Council to request to receive and file the attached Planning Commission Meeting minutes.

Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice – October 28, 2025

17. NEW BUSINESS

A. Approval of the 2025-2030 Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plans

Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve of the 2025-2030 Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plans as presented.

Water Projects CIP

Sewer Projects CIP

B. A-Frame Building (Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center) – Structural Integrity and Site Considerations

Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and provide direction on the structural condition assessment report prepared by Wood Rodgers, Inc. regarding the current A-Frame at the Bishop City Park.

Council direction is necessary regarding the future of the A-Frame building, including potential seismic modifications, based on this condition, and other site planning options based on recent assessments and environmental considerations.

Commensurate with any direction staff also requests Council consider potential funding options as there is currently no budget allocated for this project.

A-Frame Structural Conditions Report

18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

19. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

20. ADJOURNMENT

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers