Bishop, California
Recent meetings
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Reuse Plan to add homeownership opportunities. They will discuss and take action on continuing, seeking alternatives for, or discontinuing the city's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program. Other actions include authorizing bids for the Field 6 Rehabilitation Project, adopting the Bishop City Park Master Plan, and approving several consent calendar items such as budget reports and an IT services agreement extension.
- Public hearing and resolution to amend the PLHA Reuse Plan to add a Homeownership Opportunities activity, including down payment assistance.
- Discussion and action on the Automated License Plate Reader program and Flock Safety system — options include continue, seek alternative vendors, or discontinue.
- Authorization to advertise for bids for the Field 6 Rehabilitation Project.
- Adoption of the Bishop City Park Master Plan as a guiding document for future park development.
- Approval of a design change for the Caltrans Bishop Pavement Project (curb ramps 25 and 26).
Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors
The Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board will review the selection committee's recommendation to approve PACE Advanced Water Engineering as the top-ranked consultant for engineering design services for the new consolidated regional wastewater treatment plant. The project is funded by a $2,411,000 state Clean Water Planning loan/grant. The board's recommendation will go to the City of Bishop for final approval and contract negotiations.
- Selection committee ranked four engineering firms: PACE (1st), West Yost (2nd), Carollo (3rd), Ardurra (4th)
- Recommended action: Approve PACE Advanced Water Engineering for negotiations for engineering design services for the Consolidated WWTP
- Project scope includes environmental disclosure, sewer rate studies, site surveys, geotechnical reports, basis of design report, and 30% Draft Plans and Specifications
- $2,411,000 state grant awarded December 2025 for consolidation of Eastern Sierra CSD and Bishop wastewater treatment plants
- If negotiations with PACE fail, the city will proceed to the next-ranked firm
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which includes resolutions authorizing short-term interfund cash advances for the purchase of a Fire Department ladder truck and the South Warren Street Improvement Project. The consent calendar features several items such as an MOU for a ladder truck purchase with the Bishop Fire Protection District and Bishop Paiute Tribe, an ordinance amending the juvenile curfew, and a task order amendment for a park master plan. A public hearing will address compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 regarding employee vacancies, recruitment, and retention.
- Adoption of FY 2026-27 budget and resolutions for interfund cash advances for ladder truck ($168,135 park master plan amendment also noted) and South Warren Street project
- Memorandum of Understanding with Bishop Fire Protection District and Bishop Paiute Tribe for ladder truck purchase
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Section 9.12.010 (juvenile curfew)
- Task Order Amendment with Wood Rodgers for Park Master Plan, amount not to exceed $168,135
- Approval of 2026 Destruction Derby Agreement with Tri-County Fairgrounds
Bishop Fire Protection District Commission
The Bishop Fire Protection District Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 4, 2026. Key business includes the second reading and adoption of an ordinance updating 2026-2027 fees and charges, approval of the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, and a year-end budget adjustment for FY 2025-26. The commission will also consider a proposed agreement for shared management of fire services between the City of Bishop and the District, and a memorandum of understanding for a regional ladder truck purchase involving the Bishop Paiute Tribe.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-001 updating 2026-2027 fees and charges
- Approval of the proposed FY 2026-27 budget for the Bishop Fire Protection District
- FY 2025-26 year-end budget adjustment proposal
- Agreement for Shared Management of Fire Services between City of Bishop and the District
- Memorandum of Understanding for regional ladder truck purchase with Bishop Paiute Tribe
City Council - Meeting Cancelled
This City Council meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026.
Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors Special Meeting
The Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board will hear a staff report on SOQ submissions, discuss land acquisition for the wastewater treatment plant, consider an amendment extension with Willdan, and review and approve the FY 2026-27 budget. The board is expected to take action on the budget and discuss the land acquisition.
- Staff report on SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) submissions
- Land acquisition for the wastewater treatment plant
- Willdan amendment extension (Administrative Extension Amendment 4)
- Review and approval of the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
City Council
The City Council will hold a strategic planning workshop to review accomplishments from the past year and set goals and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussion will include specific projects such as Whitney Alley, parking management strategies, the Eastern Sierra Regional Housing Toolkit, and the Bishop Park Master Plan.
- Strategic planning workshop for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 goals and priorities
- Whitney Alley Preferred Site Phase 1 and Phase 2
- Proposed parking management strategies
- Draft Eastern Sierra Regional Housing Toolkit
- Draft Bishop Park Master Plan
City Council
The Bishop City Council will consider several routine items and new business. Notable actions include a first reading of an ordinance to update juvenile curfew regulations, discussion of a City Park Master Plan, and direction on requesting Caltrans to evaluate a truck route east of the city. Consent items include budget reports, a $24,233 water fund budget adjustment, extensions for fuel and propane services, and an amendment to the EMS cost-sharing agreement with Inyo County and the Bishop Paiute Tribe.
- First reading of ordinance amending Section 9.12.010 (juvenile curfew) to modernize regulations and align with state law
- Discussion of City Park Master Plan presented by Wood Rodgers
- Direction on whether to request Caltrans to initiate a Project Initiation Document for a truck route east of Bishop
- Budget adjustment reallocating $24,233 within Water Fund from capital to operating expenses
- Amendment 3 to EMS Cost Sharing Agreement with County of Inyo and Bishop Paiute Tribe
City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council
This is a special joint meeting of the Bishop City Council and the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council. The only agenda item is a meet and greet luncheon hosted by the City Council. No substantive decisions, ordinances, or contracts are being discussed or voted on.
- Meet and Greet Luncheon hosted by the Bishop City Council
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to fees and charges for city services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The consent calendar includes authorizing the purchase of a Toyota Tacoma for Sunrise Mobile Home Park and second readings of ordinances on residential care facilities, emergency shelter zoning, and zoning definitions. Presentations are scheduled for the new city logo and on Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology from Flock. The council will also award a construction bid for resurfacing Bishop Park courts.
- Public hearing on amending FY 2026-2027 city services fees and charges
- Approval of Toyota Tacoma purchase for Sunrise Mobile Home Park not to exceed $38,000
- Second reading of ordinances adding residential care facilities and amending emergency shelter and zoning definitions
- Award of Bishop Park Courts Resurfacing bid to CH Court Tech Inc. for $98,430
- Presentation on Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances regarding residential care facilities, emergency shelters, and zoning definitions. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Caltrans Bishop Pavement Project and potential purchases for the Police Department.
- Purchase of TruNarc Raman Spectrometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific not to exceed $40,000.00
- Purchase of 3D forensic laser scanner system from FARO Technologies Inc. not to exceed $70,000.00
- Ordinance adding Chapter 17.39 regarding Residential Care Facilities
- Ordinance amending Chapter 17.38 regarding ES Emergency Shelter Combining District
- Resolution establishing a Water and Sewer Utility Rate Assistance Program effective July 1, 2026
City Council
The City Council will consider awarding a $2,313,710 construction contract to DG Construction for the West Line Street Water Main Project, along with an interfund loan and budget adjustment totaling $2,429,395. The council will also hold the first reading of an ordinance amending the Utility Assistance Program. Consent items include acceptance of February 2026 budget and financial reports, and a $62,000 task order amendment for construction surveying and testing. Presentations include a Caltrans projects update and a Chamber of Commerce report.
- Award of construction contract (No. 26-PW-01) to DG Construction for $2,313,710 for the West Line Street Water Main Project, plus $115,685 contingency, total $2,429,395
- Interfund loan from General Fund to Water Fund for the West Line Street Water Main Project
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Bishop Municipal Code relating to the Utility Assistance Program
- Task Order Amendment 3 with Wood Rodgers for $62,000 for West Line Street Water Main Project surveying and testing, increasing total to $225,100
- Caltrans District 9 update on Bishop area infrastructure projects
City Council
The Bishop City Council will discuss housing law updates, accept January 2026 budget and financial reports, and vote on a resolution to apply for up to $510,000 in Prohousing Incentive Program funds. Council will also consider rejecting all bids for the Bishop Park Courts Resurfacing Project and authorizing a rebid.
- Resolution authorizing application for up to $510,000 in Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) funds from California HCD
- Reject all bids for Bishop Park Courts Resurfacing Project and authorize rebid
- Accept January 2026 Budget Report and Financial Reports
- Approve 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report for submission to state agencies
- Housing Law Update presentation by Deputy City Attorney Russell Hildebrand
Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners
This agenda is procedural boilerplate for the Bishop Fire Protection District Commission meeting on March 5, 2026. It lists only standard items, including approval of July 10, 2025 minutes, a Fire Chief report, and placeholders for old and new business. No specific contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed in this document.
- Approval of minutes from July 10, 2025
- Fire Chief report
- Placeholders for old and new business
- Public comment period (in-person or written)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will review updates on three ongoing projects: tennis court resurfacing and striping, the Field 6 project, and the Park Masterplan. No new business items are listed; the meeting is devoted to discussion and status reports on these existing initiatives.
- Tennis court maintenance – resurfacing and striping (old business)
- Field 6 project update (old business)
- Park Masterplan (old business)
Planning Commission- AUDIO RECORDING ONLY
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed resolution recommending that the City Council approve amendments to Title 17 (Zoning). The amendments include updates to definitions, expiration provisions, a new chapter for residential care facilities, changes to the Emergency Shelter Combining District (including capacity and parking), and a new appeals chapter.
- Resolution to recommend City Council approve Title 17 (Zoning) amendments
- Amendments include Chapter 17.38 Emergency Shelter Combining District (capacity and parking alternatives)
- New Chapter 17.39 for Residential Care Facilities
- New Chapter 17.81 for Appeals
- Amendment to definitions (17.08) and expiration provisions (17.80.120)
City Council
The City Council will hold a Proposition 218 public hearing and consider adopting new water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2026. The consent calendar includes acceptance of December 2025 budget and financial reports, an amendment increasing the water/sewer rate study contract by $4,296 to $62,896, and a resolution authorizing AHSC program documents for the Silver Peaks affordable housing project. New business items include direction on revising the utility rate assistance program to a low-income model, creation of an ad hoc committee with the Chamber of Commerce, and discussion of pickleball court striping.
- Public hearing and adoption of new water and sewer rates (Proposition 218)
- Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 25-PW-01 with Lechowicz & Tseng Municipal Consultants, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $4,296 to $62,896 for the 2025 Water and Sewer Rate Study
- Adoption of resolution authorizing City Administrator to execute AHSC Program documents for the Silver Peaks Project
- Direction on updates to water and sewer utility rate assistance program, including removing senior-citizen requirement and transitioning to low-income income-qualified assistance
- Consideration of draft amended and restated Joint Powers Agreement for the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed fee changes for FY 2026-27 and consider consent items including a resolution renewing the military equipment policy, selecting LED streetlight color temperatures, and approving a $2,411,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund planning loan for a new regional wastewater treatment plant. They will also consider a $4,693,000 USDA disaster grant for wastewater collection system rehabilitation and authorize bid documents for the West Line Street Water Main Replacement Project. Under new business, the council will discuss potential participation in a regional air service subsidy and adopt a mid-year budget adjustment proposal.
- Public hearing on amending fees and charges for FY 2026-27 city services
- Resolution renewing the City's Military Equipment Policy (AB 481) with annual inventory
- Approval of $2,411,000 CWSRF planning loan for Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Regional Treatment Plant
- Approval of $4,693,000 USDA Rural Development disaster grant for wastewater collection system rehabilitation
- West Line Street Water Main Replacement Project – bid document approval and authorization to advertise
City Council
The City Council will consider second-reading adoption of an ordinance replacing regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs. They will also vote on guidelines for tabulating protests during rate hearings, approve an environmental support services agreement for the A-Frame Building demolition, and discuss striping options for the upper tennis courts. Several routine consent items include minutes, meeting cancellation notices, and a cross-connection control ordinance update.
- Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 17.75 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) - second reading
- Resolution approving Guidelines for Submission and Tabulation of Protests in connection with rate hearings
- Proposed agreement with Helix Environmental for CEQA compliance, biological/historic evaluations for demolition of A-Frame Building in City Park
- Council discussion on striping options for upper tennis courts in advance of Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
- Second reading of ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 13.06 on Cross-Connection Control
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 17.75 on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs, with a choice between two parking alternatives. Other business includes second reading of a mobile business ordinance, introduction of a cross-connection control ordinance, a Fire Department mid-year budget adjustment proposal, and a Planning Commission appointment.
- Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 17.75 (ADUs), with parking alternatives: status quo (no parking for studio ADUs) or hardship exception recommended by Planning Commission
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance adding Chapter 5.34 to regulate mobile businesses
- Introduction and first reading of ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 13.06 on cross-connection control
- Fire Department mid-year budget adjustment proposal and authorization to hire a full-time Deputy Fire Chief
- Appointment of Meghan Fuchs to a four-year term on the Planning Commission ending March 25, 2030