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Bishop Paiute Tribe / Sale of City Property / Purchase Agreement

Council File 26-0459

Introduced
2026-03-24
Last changed
2026-05-13
Status
open
Expires
2028-05-12
Initiated by
Board of Water and Power Commissioners
References
Board Resolution: 026 188City Administrative Officer Report: 0150-13025-0000City Attorney Report: R26-0185

Brief

The Board of Water and Power Commissioners initiated a request to sell city-owned property to the Bishop Paiute Tribe through a negotiated purchase agreement. The motion passed the Energy and Environment Committee on April 21, 2026, and was adopted by the full City Council on May 12, 2026, by a vote of 14-0-1. The file was transmitted to the Mayor on May 13, 2026, who has until May 26 to take action.

Full summary

The Department of Water and Power is selling 11.24 acres of undeveloped land in Inyo County, California, to the Bishop Paiute Tribe for $57,500. The land, comprising portions of two parcels, will be used to expand the Tribe's existing cemetery. The sale was initiated by the Board of Water and Power Commissioners under Board Resolution No. 026 188 and is being conducted in accordance with the California Surplus Land Act, which governs how public agencies must dispose of surplus property. The City Administrative Officer found no impact on the City's General Fund, as proceeds of $57,500 will flow into the DWP Water Revenue Fund. The Council also adopted a CEQA exemption finding, determining that the property sale does not qualify as a project under California environmental law and thus requires no further environmental review. The Energy and Environment Committee reviewed the matter on April 21, 2026, hearing from the Board of Water and Power Commissioners and the City Attorney, and approved the recommendations and accompanying ordinance on a 4-0 vote with one member absent. The full City Council adopted the ordinance on May 12, 2026, by a vote of 14-0-1, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51. The file was transmitted to the Mayor on May 13, 2026, with a deadline of May 26, 2026, for mayoral action. If signed, the DWP will execute the purchase and sale agreement and escrow instructions with the Bishop Paiute Tribe to complete the transfer.

Activity (9)

  • 2026-05-13 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 26, 2026.
  • 2026-05-12 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 2026-05-08 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 12, 2026.
  • 2026-04-21 Energy and Environment Committee approved item(s) .
  • 2026-04-17 Energy and Environment Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on April 21, 2026.
  • 2026-04-01 City Attorney document(s) referred to Energy and Environment Committee.
  • 2026-04-01 Document submitted by City Attorney, dated April 1, 2026.
  • 2026-03-26 Board of Water and Power Commissioners document(s) referred to Energy and Environment Committee.
  • 2026-03-24 Document submitted by Board of Water and Power Commissioners, dated March 24, 2026.

Documents (12)

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