Bishop public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

The City of Bishop Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on January 27, 2026.

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council regular meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for January 12, 2026.

• Regular meeting of December 22, 2025 cancelled

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors

The Board will consider consent items including acceptance of the audited financial statements for FY 2024-2025 and meeting minutes. New business consists of staff updates on the LADWP land acquisition, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund agreement, the development of a Request for Qualifications for a new regional treatment plant, and ongoing JPA renegotiation meetings.

• Acceptance of 2024-2025 audited financial statements
• Update on land acquisition from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
• Update on Clean Water State Revolving Fund agreement
• Update on Request for Qualifications for planning/design of new regional treatment plant
• Update on BAWA Joint Powers Authority renegotiation meetings

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on industrial wastewater discharge fees and consider final water and sewer rate design options, including authorization to issue Proposition 218 notices. Consent items include a truck purchase and contracts for park planning. The council will also take up a first reading of an ordinance regulating mobile businesses and approve grant in support awards.

• Public hearing and adoption of resolution establishing fees for industrial wastewater discharge permits
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 5.34 to regulate mobile businesses
• Council to approve final water and sewer rate design (Water Option B, Sewer Option A) and authorize Proposition 218 notice
• Purchase of 2026 Ford F-350 gas service truck from Capital Ford for up to $96,464.21
• Task orders with Wood Rodgers for Field 6 design ($119,540) and Park Master Plan ($158,325)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider repealing and replacing the city's ADU/JADU ordinance, including a choice between two parking alternatives. They will also hear a wall sign variance request for the Hampton Inn at 1150 N. Main Street. The meeting includes consent calendar, public comment, and election of officers.

• Public hearing on updated ADU/JADU ordinance (Chapter 17.75) with two parking alternatives
• Wall sign variance for Hampton Inn at 1150 N. Main Street to allow a 65 sq. ft. sign
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council regular meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025.

• Meeting cancellation notice

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council has cancelled its regular meeting originally scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Cancellation of October 13, 2025, City Council meeting

City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners

The Bishop City Council and the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board will hold a joint meeting to hear a presentation from Fire Chief Bret Russell on the fire department's status and needs. The bodies will then discuss the working relationship between the city and the fire district for community fire services. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda recommends only discussion.

• Presentation by Fire Chief Bret Russell on Bishop Fire Department status and needs (2025-11-10)
• Discussion of relationship between City of Bishop and Bishop Rural Fire Protection District for community fire services
• Joint special meeting of two governing bodies
• Public comment limited to agenda items
• Meeting accessible in person at 301 West Line Street, Bishop

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on key findings from the Regional Housing Needs Study (informational only) and discuss potential impacts on housing policy. Consent items include approving meeting minutes, cancelling the November 24 meeting, accepting September financial reports, and purchasing a vehicle for a new Parking Enforcement Officer ($50,000) and a Public Works utility truck ($89,506.91). New business includes a first reading of an ordinance to establish an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program. Department reports from Fire, Police, Public Works, and other departments will also be heard.

• Workshop #3: presentation and discussion on Regional Housing Needs Study findings
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 13.14 to establish Industrial Waste Discharge Permit Program
• Purchase of vehicle for Parking Enforcement Officer, not to exceed $50,000, from Perry Motors
• Purchase of 2024 Ford F-350 Gas Service Truck from Capital Ford, $89,506.91
• Caltrans District 9 update on transportation projects

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider adopting the 2025–2030 Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plans and discuss the structural integrity and potential remediation or demolition of the A-Frame Chamber of Commerce building. The consent calendar includes approvals for budget adjustments, a Granicus agreement renewal ($52,487.73), task orders for the East Line Street Bridge Replacement Project ($100,000), and creation of a part-time parking enforcement officer position. Presentations will honor retiring Police Captain Joshua Ellsworth and receive annual reports from the Tourism Improvement District and IMACA.

• Adoption of 2025–2030 Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plans (New Business A)
• Discussion of A-Frame building structural condition and future options (New Business B)
• Approval of Granicus subscription renewal for $52,487.73 over three years (Consent F)
• Task orders for East Line Street Bridge Replacement: $54,000 to HELIX, $46,000 to Lumos (Consent K)
• Authorization of $32,000 increase in grant-related spending for fiscal year 2025-26 (Consent E)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Bishop Planning Commission is holding a special meeting for a continuing education training session facilitated by Deputy City Attorney Russell Hildebrand. The meeting includes call to order, pledge, roll call, and public comment. No decisions or proposals are on the agenda; it is solely a training event.

• Planning Commission Continuing Education training facilitated by Deputy City Attorney Russell Hildebrand

City Council

The Bishop City Council will hear presentations on the Bishop Community Garden, Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium, and a UCCE economic development workshop series. Under consent, the council will vote on updated Police Sergeant and Police Captain job descriptions and receive a report on the Tesla Supercharger first renewal term. New business includes introducing water and sewer rate structure design options for council direction toward a Proposition 218 process.

• Introduction and discussion of water and sewer rate structure design options
• Updated Police Sergeant job description approval (consent)
• Updated Police Captain job description approval (consent)
• Tesla Supercharger Agreement – Exercise of First Renewal Term (report, consent)
• Presentations: Bishop Community Garden, Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium, UCCE Economic Development Workshop Series

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors

The Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board will consider ratifying an audit engagement letter for its first independent financial audit with Larry Bain, CPA. The Board will also discuss BAWA's role in exploring future regional solutions for septage disposal and hear a debrief from wastewater plant tours in Fort Bragg and Quincy.

• Ratification of audit engagement letter with Larry Bain, CPA for BAWA's first independent financial audit.
• Discussion on regional septage disposal solutions and long-term wastewater treatment plant planning.
• Debrief of tours of Fort Bragg and Quincy wastewater treatment plants.

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 item on the agenda is a meet-and-greet luncheon hosted by the Tribal Council; no decisions, public hearings, or ordinances are scheduled.

• Meet-and-greet luncheon hosted by the Bishop Paiute Tribal Council at the Justice Center/Tribal Council Chambers, 50 Tu Su Lane

City Council

The Bishop City Council will hold a discussion on whether to retain or eliminate the current parking exemption for studio Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as part of an upcoming ADU ordinance update. The meeting also includes the oath of office for new City Administrator Pam Foster and a retirement presentation for outgoing Administrator Deston Dishion. Consent calendar items cover July 2025 budget and financial reports, and certificates of recognition for the Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

• Discussion on studio ADU parking requirements – possible elimination of parking exemption
• Oath of Office for newly appointed City Administrator Pam Foster
• Retirement presentation for City Administrator Deston Dishion
• Proclamation recognizing Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance for 25 years of service
• July 2025 Budget Report and Financial Reports on consent calendar

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including approval of meeting minutes, an updated $2,500/month agreement with Rojas Public Affairs, salary schedules, and a personnel status change. New business items include reappointing Patricia Lew and appointing Casey Stroud to the Planning Commission, authorizing an LED streetlight conversion agreement with Southern California Edison, and receiving an introduction to water and sewer rate studies and capital improvement plans for direction.

• Reappointment of Patricia Lew to Planning Commission through August 2029
• Appointment of Casey Stroud to Planning Commission through August 2029
• Updated agreement with Rojas Public Affairs at $2,500/month
• Authorization to execute LS-1 Option E LED streetlight conversion agreement with Southern California Edison
• Introduction to water and sewer rate study and capital improvement plans

City Council

The Bishop City Council will hold a second reading and consider adopting an ordinance adding Chapter 10.54 to the Municipal Code, regulating electric bicycles, electric scooters, and electrically motorized boards. The Council will also discuss options for the future of the A-frame building at City Park and receive department updates. A closed session is scheduled for potential litigation.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance regulating electric mobility devices (e-bikes, e-scooters, electric boards).
• Discussion on the future of the A-frame building at City Park.
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding initiation of 1 potential case.
• Department reports from Fire, Police, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, and City Administrator.
• County of Inyo update from Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council regular meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025 is cancelled. The next regular meeting is on July 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting consists solely of a closed session to consider the appointment of a City Administrator. The council will reconvene in open session to report any action taken. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public Employee Appointment – City Administrator

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Pamela Foster as City Administrator and authorize the mayor to execute an employment agreement. The agenda includes closed-session performance evaluations for the Fire Chief and Police Chief, and public hearings on two ordinances: a second reading adopting a density bonus ordinance (Chapter 17.14) and a first reading to regulate electric mobility devices. Consent items include approval of the June 2025 budget and financial reports, an increased prepayment for the Flock camera system to $200,101, and a contract for the 2025 Destruction Derby.

• Appointment of Pamela Foster as City Administrator and approval of her employment agreement
• Second reading and adoption of a Density Bonus ordinance (Chapter 17.14)
• First reading of an ordinance regulating electric mobility devices (e.g., e-scooters, e-bikes) in Title 10
• Adjusted not-to-exceed amount of $200,101 for the five-year Flock camera system prepayment
• Discussion on a possible contract with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District for fire services

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's May 28, 2025 decision regarding design guidelines compliance and variance findings for a project at 168 East Line Street. The Council may deny or approve the appeal. Additionally, the Council will consider approving four Memorandums of Understanding with employee groups for 2025-2028, renewing a solar asset management agreement with TerraVerde Energy not to exceed $60,000, and amending City Council Standards and Procedures for board appointments.

• Appeal of Planning Commission decision for 168 East Line Street (design guidelines and variance)
• Approval of Memorandums of Understanding with Bishop Employees Association, Mid-Management, Management, and Bishop Police Officers Association for 2025-2028
• Renewal of Solar Asset Management Agreement with TerraVerde Energy, LLC, not to exceed $60,000
• Amendment to City Council Standards and Procedures, Section 5.2, for appointments to boards/commissions/committees

City Council

The Bishop City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance adding a new chapter on density bonuses to the municipal code. A separate public hearing addresses compliance with AB 2561 regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. The consent calendar includes approval of budget reports, salary schedules, job descriptions, and service agreements for IT, tree trimming, and pest control. The closed session will evaluate the Public Works Director and discuss appointment of a City Administrator.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adding Chapter 17.14 – Density Bonus to the municipal code
• Public hearing to assure compliance with AB 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3 on vacancies, recruitment, and retention
• Consent item: Tree Trimming and Removal Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists Inc.
• Consent item: IT Services Agreement extension with Carmichael Business Technologies for FY 2025-26
• Consent item: Approval of salary schedules for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

This agenda cancels the May 27, 2025 regular meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Next regular meeting: June 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors

The Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board will consider adopting the FY2025-2026 budget and approving the final preliminary engineering report for the wastewater treatment plant. The board also will vote on appointing the City of Bishop as secretary, amending a contract with Willdan Engineering, and electing officers for the coming year.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 appointing City of Bishop as Secretary
• Adopt Fiscal Year 2025-2026 BAWA budget
• Approve Final Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report
• Authorize Amendment 3 with Willdan Engineering, add $5,000 for $70,100 total
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms

City Council

The Bishop City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Administrator. In open session, they will consider adopting the FY 2025-26 budget, along with department reports and financial reports. They will also conduct second readings of ordinances adopting the State Fire Marshal's Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and amending water and sewer service regulations. Additional items include waiving pool fees and approving Amendment 2 to the EMS Cost Sharing Agreement with Inyo County and the Bishop Paiute Tribe.

• 2nd reading and adoption of ordinance adopting State Fire Marshal's Fire Hazard Severity Zone map
• 2nd reading and adoption of ordinance amending Title 13 water and sewer service regulations
• Adoption of FY 2025-26 Budget
• Waive pool fees for children under 3 and for July 4, 2025 Big Day in the Park
• Amendment 2 to EMS Cost Sharing Agreement with Inyo County and Bishop Paiute Tribe (extension to June 30, 2026)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Bishop City Council. The council will first hold a closed session to evaluate the City Administrator's performance, then reconvene in open session for a strategic planning workshop to reaffirm priorities, discuss the budget, and outline next steps for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation for the City Administrator under Gov. Code § 54957
• Strategic Planning Workshop with documents including the Strategic Plan 2023-2028 updated May 2025
• Review of department projects (Administration, Finance, Community Services, Fire, Planning, Police, Public Works)
• Field 6 Enhancement Project Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• FY 25-26 Strategic Plan Financial Commitment Proposal and Financial Overview

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance application for 168 East Line Street. Staff recommends either approving the variance if it meets Downtown Design Guidelines and General Plan goals, or denying it if it fails parking and development standards. The commission will also review and approve the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes as a consent item.

• Public hearing on a variance for 168 East Line Street
• Staff recommends approval based on consistency with Downtown Design Guidelines and General Plan goals
• Alternative recommendation to deny due to non-compliance with parking location, number of stalls, and compact space limits
• Consent calendar approval of April 29, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on first reading of an ordinance adopting the State Fire Marshal's Fire Hazard Severity Zone map for Bishop. Other business includes first reading of an ordinance amending water and sewer service regulations, and approval of an agreement with LADWP for environmental review of a training facility project.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adopting Fire Hazard Severity Zone map per state mandate
• First reading of ordinance amending Title 13 water and sewer service regulations
• Agreement with LADWP and consultant task orders for environmental/transportation review of Bishop Training Facility and Construction Yard Project
• Consent item: Fuel Services Vendor Agreement extension with Pilot Thomas through June 30, 2026
• Appointment of two council members to screening committee for Planning Commission vacancy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance application for 168 East Line Street. The commission may approve or deny the variance based on parking and development standards. New business includes reorganizing and electing officers for the commission.

• Public hearing on variance at 168 East Line Street with recommended actions to approve or deny
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Consent calendar approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Bishop City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Planning Commission's duties. The consent calendar includes new job descriptions and a resolution opposing federal funding cuts. Under new business, the Council will vote on a $58,600 contract for a water and sewer rate study and a $29,518.37 procurement for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Planning Commission section of municipal code
• Professional services agreement with Lechowicz & Tseng for water and sewer rate study, not to exceed $58,600
• Procurement and installation of variable frequency drive and transformer at wastewater plant, $29,518.37
• Approval of job descriptions for Part-time IT Specialist, Part-time Pool Cashier, and Full-time Administrative Support Assistant
• Resolution opposing local social and economic impacts from federal funding cuts

City Council

The council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation (Waasdorp vs. City of Bishop) and then consider routine consent items including budget reports, a conflict of interest code update, and a propane services extension. Proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month will be presented. The main new business is a vote to authorize the purchase of a used Type 3 Fire Engine for up to $150,000.

• Authorize purchase of a used Type 3 Fire Engine not to exceed $150,000
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on Waasdorp vs. City of Bishop (Case No: 24UC71599)
• Adopt resolution updating the local Conflict of Interest Code, repealing Resolution No. 2024-19
• Approve one-year extension of Propane Services contract with Hunt Propane Inc. through May 31, 2026
• Accept February 2025 budget reports and financial reports

City Council Special Meeting - Cancelled

The Bishop City Council Special Meeting on March 11 and Regular Meeting on March 24, 2025, have been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025.

City Council - Meeting Cancelled

The Bishop City Council has cancelled its Special Meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025, and its Regular Meeting scheduled for March 24, 2025. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025.

Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board of Directors

The Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Board will consider a contract amendment with Willdan Engineering to extend administrative assistance services by $34,000, for a new total of $65,100. The board will also receive a presentation on the preliminary engineering report for the wastewater treatment plant, and review a survey of other sanitary districts. No action is requested on the survey item.

• Willdan Amendment 2: increase contract by $34,000 for administrative assistance services, total not to exceed $65,100
• Ratification of Amendment 01 extending the period of performance with Willdan Engineering
• Preliminary Engineering Report Presentation for BAWA Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Survey of various sanitary districts operating wastewater treatment plants (informational only)
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 17, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent calendar items including a Flock Safety contract for police license plate readers and a budget adjustment. New business includes awarding a construction bid for the Bishop Park Pool Resurfacing Project. The meeting also features proclamations and department reports.

• Flock Safety contract for police department not to exceed $187,500
• Award Bishop Park Pool Resurfacing Project to Dave Gross Enterprises Inc. dba Adams Pool Specialties for $298,921 (plus 10% contingency)
• Approve Principal Planner job description and full-time salary schedule
• Approve budget adjustment proposal (no details provided)
• Extend Community Economic Resiliency Fund Pilot program through Eastern Sierra Council of Governments

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 or discussions are scheduled.

• Joint meet-and-greet luncheon with Bishop Paiute Tribal Council

City Council

The Bishop City Council will meet on February 24, 2025, to review department updates, hear a Chamber of Commerce report, and consider routine consent calendar items. The council will consider approving a $187,500.00 police camera contract, which funds automated license plate reader monitoring for public safety, and a $12,216.02 budget adjustment for energy-efficient pool pumps at city facilities. The council will also consider appointing a new member to the Parks and Recreation Commission and will hold a closed session to discuss pending and anticipated litigation.

• Police Department Flock Safety contract (not to exceed $187,500.00)
• Budget adjustment not to exceed $12,216.02 for grant-funded energy-efficient pool pumps
• Amendment No. 1 to professional services agreement with Bishop Real Estate Rasmusson and Associates Inc.
• Appointment of Kim Partridge to the Parks and Recreation Commission (term ending October 28, 2027)
• Closed session to discuss existing litigation (City of Bishop et al vs. Aaron Schat et al) and anticipated litigation

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider approving a 5-year contract with Flock Safety for ten live-view and automatic license plate recognition cameras. Other new business includes purchasing police handheld radios up to $49,629 and reviewing mid-year budget adjustments across multiple funds. The consent calendar covers a salary schedule, renewal of the military equipment policy (AB 481), a tractor purchase for $49,407, and a youth sports agreement extension.

• 5-year contract with Flock Safety for 10 live-view and ALPR cameras
• Purchase of handheld radios for police from Blackpoint LLC up to $49,629
• Mid-year budget adjustments for general fund, police, fire, and other funds
• Renewal of military equipment policy and annual inventory report (AB 481)
• Purchase of Kioti tractor from San Joaquin Tractor for $49,407

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear an appeal regarding a denied sloped-roof canopy replacement at 476 West Line Street (Bishop Glass Inc.), with staff recommending upholding the denial due to design guidelines. Two public hearings are also scheduled: a conditional use permit for a storage container at 444 South Main Street (High Country Lumber) and a variance to allow a 13-foot monument sign at 475 Sierra Street (Fairgrounds). The commission will vote on these items.

• Appeal of Planning Department denial for sloped canopy at 476 West Line Street (Bishop Glass Inc.), APN 001-172-04
• Conditional Use Permit to place a storage container at 444 South Main Street (High Country Lumber), APN 008-180-12
• Variance to waive 5-foot height limit for a 13-foot monument sign at 475 Sierra Street (Fairgrounds), APN 008-700-01

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending and restating certain fees and charges for city services for fiscal year 2025-2026. The consent calendar includes approval of past meeting minutes, acceptance of the December 2024 budget and financial reports, and filing of a planning commission meeting cancellation notice. New business involves appointing two council members to a screening committee for a parks and recreation commission vacancy.

• Public hearing on proposed resolution amending and restating city fees and charges for FY 2025-2026
• Consent calendar: approval of December 2024 meeting minutes and cancellation notice
• Consent calendar: acceptance of December 2024 budget report and financial reports (bank reconciliation, cash, investment portfolio, warrant register)
• New business: appointment of two council members to Parks and Recreation Commission screening committee
• Planning Commission meeting cancellation notice for December 24, 2024

City Council

The Bishop City Council will consider authorizing a $54,089 Memorandum of Understanding for a Regional Housing Needs Assessment and discuss forming a Parking Technical Advisory Committee. Routine items include approving minutes, budget reports, and a recycling program resolution. Presentations from the hospital, fairgrounds, broadband consortium, and Silver Peaks housing project are also scheduled.

• Authorize up to $54,089 for Regional Housing Needs Assessment MOU
• Discussion on forming a Parking Technical Advisory Committee for a parking demand and land use study
• Presentation on Silver Peaks housing project by Eastern Sierra Community Housing and Visionary
• Quarterly updates from Northern Inyo Hospital, Tri-County Fairgrounds, and Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium
• Consent calendar includes resolution for 2025 CalRecycle payment programs and November 2024 financial reports

City Council Special Joint Meeting with the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners (No Audio or Video available for this meeting)

The Bishop City Council and the Bishop Rural Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The only substantive item is a discussion of capital priorities for the fire district. The meeting is accessible in person only; no audio or video recording is available.

• Discuss Capital Priorities (fire district capital needs)