Bishop public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider certifying the Environmental Impact Report, adopting the Downtown Bishop Specific Plan and Mixed-Use Zoning Overlay, and amending municipal code sections on definitions and parking standards. They also have new business to set an interview committee for a Planning Commission vacancy. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order and public comment.
- Public hearing on Environmental Impact Report for the Downtown Bishop Specific Plan and Mixed-Use Zoning Overlay
- Consideration of adoption of the Downtown Bishop Specific Plan
- Consideration of an ordinance adding Mixed-Use Overlay Downtown and Transition zones to Title 17
- Amendments to Section 17.08.240 (definitions for motel/hotel) and commercial parking standards in Sections 17.48.070, 17.52.070, and 17.56.080
- Set interview committee for Planning Commission vacancy
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and possibly vote on changing its meeting schedule. They will also consider an MLB Grant Opportunity for parks. Staff will report on facilities and programs.
- Discussion and vote on possible change of commission meeting schedule
- MLB Grant Opportunity for parks projects
- Facilities update from staff
- Programs update from staff
- Approval of minutes from September 28, 2022
Planning Commission - Special Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on revoking a Conditional Use Permit for 369 East Pine Street. The meeting also includes call to order, pledge, roll call, public comment, and staff reports.
- Public hearing: Revocation of Conditional Use Permit at 369 East Pine Street
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear an update on the Bishop Bike Park Project, discuss and possibly vote on changing its meeting schedule, and consider the Festival of Fright event (formerly Trunk or Treat). The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a staff report.
- Bishop Bike Park Project update (old business)
- Discussion and vote on possible change of Parks and Recreation Commission meeting schedule
- Festival of Fright - formerly Trunk or Treat (new business)
- Approval of minutes from July 27, 2022
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings on a request to modify a conditional use permit for Bishop Veterinary Hospital at 1440 North Main Street, and on two development agreements for storefront cannabis dispensaries: one at 175 South Main Street (NUG Holdings LLC) and one at 174 North Main Street (Alluvial Management Co. DBA Ascent). The consent calendar includes approval of the August 23, 2022 minutes.
- Request to modify Conditional Use Permit for Bishop Veterinary Hospital at 1440 North Main Street
- Development Agreement with NUG Holdings LLC for cannabis dispensary at 175 South Main Street
- Development Agreement with Alluvial Management Co. DBA Ascent for cannabis dispensary at 174 North Main Street
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 23, 2022
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting with old business items including an update on the Bishop Bike Park Project, a Community Garden Memorandum of Understanding, and the Field 1 Sidewalk Project. Staff will provide facilities and programs updates. No new business items are listed for action.
- Bishop Bike Park Project Update
- Community Garden Memorandum of Understanding
- Field 1 Sidewalk Project
- Facilities update from staff
- Programs update from staff
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application for 777 North Main Street. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approving the July 26, 2022 meeting minutes, staff and commission reports, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit at 777 North Main Street
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
The July 27, 2022, meeting agenda for the Bishop Parks and Recreation Commission contains only standard public notices and participation instructions. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy items have been listed for discussion or decision. The agenda includes a cancellation notice for a 2019 meeting and a schedule for a 2019 meeting, which appear to be outdated placeholder text. This meeting is essentially a procedural gathering with no substantive business.
- Meeting cancellation notice for September 25, 2019 (outdated)
- Next meeting scheduled for October 23, 2019 (outdated)
- Public participation via in-person, Zoom, or written comment
- ADA accessibility notice and contact information
- No actionable agenda items listed
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for 369 East Pine Street. They will also consider approving the minutes from April 26, 2022, as part of the consent calendar.
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for 369 East Pine Street
- Consent calendar: Approval of April 26, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancelled
The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for June 22, 2022 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a reorganization vote to elect a new chair and vice chair. Members will also receive updates on Prop 68 grant projects and the Bishop Bike Park. Facilities and programs updates are scheduled for staff reports.
- Prop 68 Grant updates
- Bishop Bike Park update
- Reorganization of Commission – nomination and vote for chair and vice chair
- Facilities update
- Programs update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Negative Declaration and a Conditional Use Permit for a project at 1440 North Main Street. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 29, 2022 meeting minutes. Public comment is accepted in person, via Zoom, or in writing.
- Negative Declaration / Initial Study for 1440 North Main Street
- Conditional Use Permit for 1440 North Main Street
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 29, 2022
- Public hearing on the above items
- Next regular meeting scheduled for May 24, 2022
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a conditional use permit at 444 South Main Street, a conditional use permit at 586 West Line Street, a proposed ordinance adding a new Signage chapter to the municipal code, and an ordinance modifying development standards for accessory dwelling units. The commission will also elect officers for the coming term and consider consent items including meeting minutes and the General Plan 2021 Annual Progress Report.
- Conditional Use Permit – 444 South Main Street
- Conditional Use Permit – 586 West Line Street
- Ordinance adding Title 17, Chapter 85 (Signage)
- Ordinance modifying Chapter 17.75.040 (Accessory Dwelling Unit development standards)
- Election of officers
Planning Commission - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Bishop Planning Commission consisting primarily of procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call, public comment) and a Planning Commission Training session. No public hearings, rezonings, or project approvals are on the agenda. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19.
- Planning Commission Training (item 5)
- Public comment period for matters not on the agenda (item 4)
- Remote participation via Zoom and YouTube; public comments accepted by email or drop box
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider two new business items: a Proposition 68-funded renovation of the Bishop Aquatic and Recreation Center (pool and playground) and the removal of a unit at Sunrise Mobile Home Park. Routine items include approval of minutes, public comment, and staff updates on facilities and programs.
- Prop 68 – Bishop Aquatic and Recreation Renovation (pool facility and front playground project)
- Sunrise Mobile Home Park – Removal of Unit #14
- Staff report: facilities update
- Staff report: programs update
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Cancelled
This meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted.