On the agenda: Bishop, CA City Council - Jun 22, 2026 — Automated License Plate (Jun 22)

Agenda

CITY OF BISHOP

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, California
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 - 6:00 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 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:

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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  - 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2026

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Muchovej will lead the pledge of allegiance.

4. ROLL CALL

5. 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. 

6. PRESENTATIONS

A. PRESENTATION - Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Update - Presented by Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Executive Director Elaine Kabala.

ESCOG Presentation - June 22, 2026

B. PRESENTATION - Eastern Sierra Regional Housing Study Housing Toolkit - Presented by BAE Urban Economics Principal Aaron Nousaine.

Eastern Sierra Housing Toolkit Presentation

7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

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

A. Fire Department - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Community Services Department - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
D. Planning Department - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk
E. Administration - City Administrator Pam Foster

8. BISHOP AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE

Prepared and presented by Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Executive Director Tawni Thomson.

A. Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce and Information Center Update Report - June 22, 2026

BACCIC Report - June 22, 2026

Elevate Leadership Program Flyer 2026

9. 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. April 2026 Budget Report

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

April 2026 Budget Report

B. April 2026 Financial Reports

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

April 2026 Bank Reconciliation Report

April 2026 Combined Cash Report

April 2026 Investment Portfolio Report

April 2026 Warrant Register Report

C. 2025-26 Fiscal Year End Budget Adjustment Proposal

Recommended Action: City Council to review and approve the 2025-26 Fiscal Year End Budget Adjustment Proposal.

2025-26 Fiscal Year End Budget Adjustment Proposal

D. Approval of FY 2025-26 Interfund Transfer and Related Budget Adjustment

Recommended Action: Approve the proposed interfund transfer and related budget adjustment.

E. Consideration and Approval of an Application to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development on Behalf of the City of Bishop Seeking Designation of Census Tract 06027000400 as an Opportunity Zone 2.0.

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Administrator to submit an application to the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development on behalf of the City of Bishop seeking designation of Census Tract 06027000400 as an Opportunity Zone 2.0. Applications are due July 25, 2026.

F. Planning Commission - Cancellation Notice

Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice - 06 23 2026

G. IT Services Agreement Extension Letter for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Recommended Action: Council consideration to accept the Letter of Extension provided by Carmichael Business Technologies (CBT) to extend their IT services agreement with the City of Bishop for an additional one (1) year period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. 

IT Support Services Agreement - Approved by City Council 06 26 2023

CBT IT Support Services Agreement Extension Letter 07 01 2026 - 06 30 2027

H. Approval of Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 1560 – Prohibiting Individuals with Public Corruption Charges from Lobbying

Recommended Action: Approve the of Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 1560 – Prohibiting Individuals with Public Corruption Charges from Lobbying and authorize the Mayor to sign.

Letter of Support - AB 1560

I. Approval of a letter of support for JMT Wilderness Conservancy Reds Meadow Valley Restoration Project Grant Application to the Wildlife Conservation Board

Recommended Action: Approve a letter of support JMT Wilderness Conservancy Reds Meadow Valley Restoration Project Grant Application to the Wildlife Conservation Board and authorize the Mayor to sign. 

Letter of Support - Wildlife Conservation Board

10. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION

A. Public Hearing and Resolution Amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Reuse Plan

Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution, by title only, amending the City's Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Reuse Plan to add Activity (9) – Homeownership Opportunities, including but not limited to Down Payment Assistance Programs.

Resolution - Amending the PLHA Program Reuse Plan 2026 06 22

11. NEW BUSINESS

A. Planning Commission - Screening Committee Recommended Appointment

Recommended Action: Council consideration to appoint John Loomis to a four-year term ending March 25, 2030, on the Planning Commission.

Statement of Interest from John Loomis

B. State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Bishop Pavement Project Design Change

Recommended Action: Council consideration to review and approve the proposed Bishop Pavement Project design change.

Caltrans Proposed Design Change - Curb Ramp 25 & 26

C. Discussion and Action Regarding the City's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program and Flock Safety System

Recommended Action: Conduct a discussion regarding the City's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program and provide direction to staff to:

1.  Continue utilizing the current Flock Safety ALPR system;
2.  Direct staff to solicit proposals from alternative vendors for consideration;
3.  Discontinue the use of ALPR technology within the City of Bishop.

D. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Field 6 Rehabilitation Project

Recommended Action: City Council to authorize the advertisement and solicitation for the Field 6 Rehabilitation Project and authorize the City Administrator to take actions to proceed with the bidding process.

Field 6 Site Map.pdf

Field 6 Plans

Field6_BICs_Bid

Field6_TechSpecs_Bid

Field 6 Bid Estimate

E. Adoption of the Bishop City Park Master Plan 

Recommended Action:
Adopt the Bishop City Park Master Plan as the City's guiding document for future park development, improvements, maintenance, and recreational facility planning.

Authorize staff to utilize the Master Plan in establishing future capital improvement priorities, grant applications, and funding strategies.

Bishop Parks Master Plan Final

Appendix A - Public Comments

Appendix B - Existing Facilities Summary

Appendix C - Preliminary Estimate

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

14. ADJOURNMENT

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers