CITY OF BISHOP
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Council Chambers - 301 West Line Street - Bishop, California MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 - 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2026
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
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].
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Government Code 54957.5(b)(1). Copies will also be provided at the appropriate meeting.
1 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Garcia will lead the pledge of allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) - Presented by Cal OES Damon Carrington.
B. Rojas Public Affairs - Presented by Rojas Public Affairs Senior Project Manager Nicole Dailey.
7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
A. Fire Department Report - Fire Chief Bret Russell
B. Police Department Report - Police Chief Nate Derr
C. Public Works Department Report - Public Works Director Nora Gamino D. Community Services Department Report - Community Services Manager Daniel McElroy
E. Planning Department Report - Principal Planner Ana Budnyk F. City Administrator Report - City Administrator Pam Foster
8. COUNTY OF INYO UPDATE
9. NORTHERN INYO HEALTHCARE DISTRICT QUARTERLY UPDATE REPORT 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.
Presentation - Cal OES - January 12, 2026
Presentation - Cal OES Photos - January 12, 2026
Presentation - Rojas Public Affairs - January 12, 2026
Updates on department activities will be given by the Department Heads and/or their staff.
Fire Department Report - December 2025
Police Department Report - December 2025
Public Works Department Report - December 2025
Community Services Department Report - December 2025
Planning Department Report - December 2025
City Administrator Report - December 2025
Prepared and presented by Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths.
Prepared and presented by Northern Inyo Healthcare District Chief Executive Officer Christian Wallis.
2 A. Northern Inyo Healthcare District Quarterly Update Report – January 12, 2026
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. November 2025 Budget Report
B. November 2025 Financial Reports
C. ORDINANCE - Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter
5.34 to the Bishop Municipal Code Relating to Mobile Businesses D. Deputy Fire Chief Job Description and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Monthly Salary Schedule
11. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION
A. Public Hearing and First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.75 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units)
Northern Inyo Healthcare District Report - January 12, 2026 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: All matters under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the City and will be acted on by one motion.
Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the November 2025 Budget Report.
November 2025 Budget Report
Recommended Action: City Council to review and accept the November 2025 Financial Reports.
November 2025 Bank Reconciliation Report
November 2025 Combined Cash Report
November 2025 Investment Portfolio Report
November 2025 Warrant Register Report
Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 5.34 to the Bishop Municipal Code to establish time, place, and manner regulations for mobile businesses within the City of Bishop, by title only.
Ordinance No. XXX Update to Title 5 Mobile Businesses Ordinance Recommended Action: Council consideration to approve the Deputy Fire Chief Job Description and the related changes to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Monthly Salary Schedule as presented.
FT- Deputy Fire Chief Job description
2025-2026 Full Time Salary Schedule
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public comment; and
2. Approve a First Reading and Introduction of the Ordinance by title only, and choose one of the two parking alternatives for Section 17.75.060(E):
Alternative 1 – Alternative 1 (Status Quo):
No parking is required only for studio ADUs.
Alternative 2 – Adopt Proposed Hardship Exception Language – Recommended by the Planning Commission
“Parking hardship exception may be granted for ADUs when the provision of an off3
12. NEW BUSINESS
A. Planning Commission - Screening Committee Recommended Appointment B. ORDINANCE - Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 13.06 Relating to Cross-Connection Control C. Fire Department Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Proposal
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
street parking space would eliminate an existing on-street parking space, require the removal of a tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of six (6) inches or greater, or when the addition of an off-street parking space would result in a driveway width exceeding 24 feet.”
Attachment A_CHAPTER_17.75._ADU and JADU
Attachment B
Resolution_PC_2025-04
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to appoint Meghan Fuchs to a four-year term ending March 25, 2030, on the Planning Commission.
Statement of Interest from Meghan Fuchs
Recommended Action: Council consideration to introduce, by title only, an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 13.06 of Title 13 of the Bishop Municipal Code relating to Cross-Connection Control.
Ordinance No. XXX Update to Title 13 Cross-Connection Control Recommended Action: City Council consideration to approve the Fire Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment proposal as presented and authorize the Fire Chief to hire a full-time Deputy Fire Chief.
Fire Department Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Proposal
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting in the City Council Chambers 4 CAL-OES Fires
• Dec:
• 2025 Year in Review
• Wildland Fires
• Cal-OES Roles
5 Operations: • Local Fire Departments ran 22 significant fire related calls in 2025 and 15 in 2024.
• 12 Fire related calls for service for Mutual
Aid request for out of the Area
• Significant incidents this year includes 7
brush fires in Inyo & Mono Counties
• 9 out of County Strike team deployment • 2 Cal-Fire Fire Incident (Silver & Fish) • 2 Cal-OES Prepostion • 5 Forest Service Incident (Inn, Dry, Crest Aberdeen & Pack)
6 Local Fires
• Silver 3/31 1,611
• Fish 6/3 30
7 Wildland Fires:
Mutual Aid
• Eaton 1/8 • Palisades 1/8 • Border 1/24 • Wolf 6/29 • Madre 7/3 • Orleans 7/15 • Dale 7/16 • Gifford 8/1 • Gold 8/4 • Gold 8/5 • Picket 8/24 • Garnet 8/28 8 9
Wildland Fires:
Task Force • Eaton 1/8 14,021 • Border 1/24 23,488 • Inn 5/22 728 • Fish 6/3 30 • Dry 6/25 15 • Wolf 6/29 2,387 • Madre 7/3 80,786 • Orleans 7/15 22,090 • Gifford 8/1 131,614 • Gold 8/4 1,069 • Rosa 8/5 1,671 • Picket 8/24 6,819 • Pack 11/13 3,000 • Total Acres 286,214 10 Inyo Resources:
Responding Out of
County • Lone Pine Type 3/ WT • Indy Type 3/ Type 6/ WT • Big Pine Type 3/ Type 6/ WT • Bishop Type 2/ Type 3/ WT • OES Prepo • Bishop • Big Pine • Indy • Lone Pine • Olancha 11 EATON & PALISADES
FIRES:
Inyo-Mono Resources
• Lone Pine WT • Big Pine WT • Big Pine Type III Engine • Big Pine Type III Engine • Bishop WT • 2 TASK FORCE LEADERS • AV Type III Engine • Mammoth Type III Engine • Mammoth Type III Engine • Swall Meadows WT • Paradise WT • White MTN Type III Engine 12 Days out of Town:
• Eaton 8 12 2,504
• Palisades 9 2 216
• Border II 5 14 1,314
• Inn 3 21 1,401
• Dry 4 18 1,728
• Wolf 4 12 1,152
• Madre 9 3 969
• Dale 5 7 945
• Gifford 15 6 4,248
• Gold/Gif 15 3 1,,080
• Rosa/Giff 14 6 2,016
• Picket 6 4 576
• Dillon 11 4 1,056
• Garnet 16 6 2,064
• Pack 2 23 1,127
• 21,396 Hours
• Days 138
• FF 148
FIRE DAYS FF HR’S
13 RATE LETTER 11/1/2025
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES: FIRE AND RESCUE FY 24/25 OES Prepositions
Equipment Old Rate New Rate
Type I 173.47 162.44
Type II 163.55 115.72
Type III 156.74 90.66
Type VI 150.47 81.58
Type I WT 148.07 98.04
Type II WT 127.21 97.76
Support 270.00 197.00
Engine Loss
Type III is a 42%
Type VI is a 46%
Type I WT is a 34%
Type II WT is a 23%
Off the Gifford it was a difference of a Type III
Engine of $17,379.92.
Old amount $40,987.51
New rate would have been $23,707.59
14 Coverages
• Prepo Coverage 4 days covered
• Prepo August 3 days
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16 Mutual Aid Data
Aggregate number of total mutual aid assets
deployed in
2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 during the entire
wildfire season.
How many orders filled in 2020, 2021 and 2022?
2020: 12,309 Engines/Water Tenders + 6,026 Overhead = 18,355 total
2021: 2,828 Engines/Water Tenders + 6,357 Overhead = 9,180 total 2022: 1,373 Engines/Water Tenders + 2,316 Overhead = 3,689 total 2023: 1,414 Engines/Water Tenders + 5,525 Overhead = 6,939 total How many Unable-To-Fill orders in 2020, 2021 and 2022?
2020: 3,860 Engines/Water Tenders + 15,575 Overhead = 19,435 total
2021: 4,213 Engines/Water Tenders + 7,209 Overhead = 11,422 total
2022: 794 Engines/Water Tenders + 613 Overhead = 1,407 total 2023: 197 Engines/Water Tenders + 2,046 Overhead = 2,243 total
CAL OES FIRE AND RESCUE
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CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES: FIRE AND RESCUE FY 24/25 OES Preposition Current Estimate
Mud & Debris/Flood OES Preposition 68 $21,544,221.95
Wildland/Wind OES Preposition 140 $52,157,060.45
Civil Unrest OES Preposition 5 $1,641,555.94
Total FY 24/25 OES Preposition 213 $75,342,838.34
The most requested preposition resource and most frequent user:
Region I has been approved for 59 prepositions.
Los Angeles County has been approved for 37 prepositions.
LG Engines have been approved 947 times.
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CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES: FIRE AND RESCUE FY 24/25 OES Prepositions
Region OA Initiated Cal OES Initiated
Reg. I 58 1
Reg. II 42 1
Reg. III 47 0
Reg. IV 24 2
Reg. V 10 0
Reg. VI 28 0
Grand Total 209 4
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by Damon Carrington BP Chief
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STATE ADVOCACY
City Council Update
January 12, 2026
50 4th Quarter Update
The 2026-27 state budget process is now officially underway, signaling another tight fiscal year with initial estimates of an $18 billion deficit.
Last year, the State allocated $3.3 billion to Proposition 4 - the Climate Bond. Funds to become available in mid-2026. Postings available through the State Grants Portal (grants.ca.gov).
New Senate Leadership, Senator Monique Limon sworn in as the new President pro tempore of the California State Senate.
Key Dates
January 6, 2026 – Legislature reconvened
January 10, 2026 – Governor’s 2026-27 Budget Released
February 20, 2026 – Deadline for introduction of budget and policy bills May 14, 2026 - May Revision
July 1, 2026 - New Fiscal Year begins
September 30, 2026 - Deadline for Governor’s signature or veto on budget
STATE ADVOCACY UPDATES
51 4th Quarter Update
Regular updates regarding the state budget approval process; release of the draft budget, May revise, and approved budget.
Annual client resource folder including legislative calendars.
Regular trips to Sacramento, meetings, and relationshipbuilding efforts amongst state legislators and agency staff.
Monitored roll-out of Proposition 4; regular email guidance related to Prop 4/Climate Bond, including ongoing updates regarding new grant opportunities.
Submitted a coalition letter urging state legislators to take prompt action pertaining to Prop 4/Climate Bond, and to be mindful of the resources allocated to small cities.
2025 ONGOING RPA ACTIVITIES
52 4th Quarter Update
Annual check-in meetings with staff.
Identify City priority and Prop 4 related projects,
and recommend shovel-ready projects.
Annual Zoom meetings with legislators’ staff:
Senator Alvarado-Gil
Assemblymember Tangipa
Coordinated letters of support from Senator
Alvarado-Gil and Assemblymember Tangipa for
federal funding requests.
Invitations to Legislators for City visits and tours,
Assemblymember Tangipa attended Mule Days.
KEY 2025 ACTIVITIES
53 Tracked SB 696 - Sales Tax Exemption
Identified grant opportunities as announced, assisted with Firehouse Subs submittal.
Drafted FY 2025-26 Member Request letters.
Dinner with City team at Cal Cities Conference.
Contacted the regional representative of California State Parks to request a site visit and support, particularly related to Proposition 4 funding opportunities.
Ongoing communication with Senator Alvarado-Gil and Assemblymember Tangipa’s Offices regarding regional and local issues.
Coordinated meetings and strategies to address LADWP issues, including meetings with the City Attorney from Los Angeles regarding land acquisitions and leases.
As-needed guidance related to legislative issues or concerns.
KEY 2025 ACTIVITIES
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thQuarterUpdate
WHAT’SNEXT-STATE
1ST QUARTER ACTIVITIES Identify Priorities, Plan, and Lau nchAdvocacyEfforts
January
4thQuarterReport,ClientResourceFolder
Legislativestaffcheck-inmeetings
ScheduleSacramentoadvocacymeetings
February
Prepareadvocacymaterials, i.e.,one-pagers
and lettersofsupport
MarchItin
eraryandpreparationforadvocacydays
LegislativeAdvocacyDays: March16-18 in
Sacramento
55 THANK YOU!
Nicole Dailey, Senior Project Manager
[email protected]
56 Bishop, CA
This report was generated on 1/7/2026 9:21:28 AM
Bishop Fire Department
Breakdown by Major Incident Types for Date Range
MAJOR INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
Fires 4 10%
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 9 22.5%
Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 5 12.5%
Service Call 3 7.5%
Good Intent Call 8 20%
False Alarm & False Call 10 25%
Special Incident Type 1 2.5%
TOTAL 40 100%
Zone(s): All Zones | Start Date: 12/01/2025 | End Date: 12/31/2025 Doc Id: 553
emergencyreporting.com
Only REVIEWED and/or LOCKED IMPORTED incidents are included. Summary results for a major incident type are not displayed if the count is zero.
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Detailed Breakdown by Incident Type
INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS % of TOTAL
100 - Fire, other 1 2.5%
122 - Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle 1 2.5% 132 - Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1 2.5%
140 - Natural vegetation fire, other 1 2.5%
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 7 17.5%
322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 2 5%
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 2 5%
422 - Chemical spill or leak 1 2.5%
440 - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 1 2.5% 444 - Power line down 1 2.5%
522 - Water or steam leak 1 2.5%
542 - Animal rescue 1 2.5%
550 - Public service assistance, other 1 2.5%
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 8 20%
700 - False alarm or false call, other 1 2.5%
730 - System malfunction, other 1 2.5%
734 - Heat detector activation due to malfunction 1 2.5% 735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 3 7.5%
740 - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 1 2.5% 743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 5% 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 2.5% 900 - Special type of incident, other 1 2.5%
TOTAL INCIDENTS: 40 100%
Doc Id: 553
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Bishop Police Department
December 2025 End of Month Report
JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
TOTAL INCIDENTS 1130 1137 1317 1190 1269 1140 1257 1049 1119 1246 962 1049 CALLS FOR SERVICE 531 586 814 732 788 719 717 585 652 728 577 702 OFFICER INITIATED INCIDENTS 599 551 503 458 481 421 540 464 467 518 385 347
TRAFFIC
STOPS
71 68 53 45 41 43 65 29 50 37 44 37
OTHER OIA
INC.
528 483 450 413 440 378 475 435 417 481 341 310
BUS/BUILDING CHECKS 12 9 4 0 3 4 2 5 4 14 6 5
VEH/PED CHECKS 48 48 34 41 48 34 47 47 54 44 40 24
TOTAL OFFICER REPORTS 94 75 96 92 110 70 79 78 96 91 71 78 ACCIDENT 6 4 3 4 4 6 4 5 7 7 4 7
CRIMINAL ACCIDENT 1 0 1 4 3 3 3 1 2 2 1 2
FELONY 12 12 21 12 16 14 12 16 13 14 6 8
INFORMATION 32 24 35 22 34 18 27 24 25 25 31 23
INFRACTION 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2
MISDEMEANOR 43 34 36 50 53 29 33 25 49 41 28 36
TC WITH INJURIES 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 0 4
TC NO INJURIES 6 3 4 7 6 7 6 5 8 8 5 5
TOTAL MISDEMEANOR & FELONY
ARRESTS
28 28 28 44 35 16 24 21 32 26 12 23
MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS 22 23 16 33 27 10 22 16 28 20 9 21
ADULT 18 20 16 31 23 10 22 16 26 15 9 21
JUVENILE 4 3 0 2 4 0 0 0 2 5 0 0
FELONY ARRESTS 6 5 12 11 8 6 2 5 4 6 3 2
ADULT 6 5 12 10 8 5 2 5 3 6 3 2
JUVENILE 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
CITATIONS 68 60 65 75 70 35 84 40 53 63 54 32
MOVING 15 15 11 11 7 7 19 8 7 6 5 3
NON-MOVING 29 22 35 24 27 12 46 18 24 44 42 12
CRIMINAL 24 23 19 40 36 16 19 14 22 13 7 17
CAMPING ORDINANCE CONTACTS
CAMPING ORDINANCE CITATIONS 2 0 0 2 1 0 5 2 1 2 0 0
59 JAN FEB MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
DISPATCH PHONE
ACTIVITY
911 CALLS 185 184 203 201 256 212 234 248 183 264
INBOUND 181 173 197 198 241 200 228 242 178 258
ABANDONED 4 11 6 3 15 12 6 6 5 6
ADMINISTRATIVE CALLS 931 949 1228 1100 1156 1229 1230 1202 1078 1059 INBOUND 857 610 838 762 761 844 826 784 618 715
OUTBOUND 336 337 389 334 381 385 403 415 276 341
ABANDONED 8 2 1 4 14 0 1 3 1 3
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
December 2025
Director’s Monthly Snapshot
December activities focused on regulatory compliance, advancement of major water capital projects, and continued coordination efforts. Key efforts included submission of the updated Cross-Connection Control Plan, continued development of the West Line Water Main Replacement Project, analysis of wastewater diversion flows with ESCSD, and progress toward revising the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority Joint Powers Agreement.
Water
Operations
• Total groundwater production for the month was 25,032,237 gallons, representing a 16% increase compared to December 2013.
• Replaced ¾-inch curb stops at 487 N. Fowler and 637 Keough. • Repaired and reinstalled a fire hydrant damaged at the corner of Warren Street and Elm Street.
• Completed quarterly water meter readings and continued refinement of the water meter inventory using GIS and Survey123 to improve accuracy and spatial recordkeeping.
Compliance
• Completed monthly bacteriological sampling.
• Measured static water levels at Wells #2 and #4.
• Submitted all required monthly reports to the State Water Resources Control Board. • Submitted the updated Cross-Connection Control Plan to the Division of Drinking Water in compliance with revised policy requirements.
• Distributed the required annual lead service line inventory notification and customer questionnaire as part of ongoing efforts to identify customer-owned service line materials.
Projects
• Continued work with Wood Rodgers on the West Line Water Main Replacement Project; construction documents nearing approval.
• Met with Caltrans District 9 to coordinate overlapping projects and advance the Encroachment Permit process for the water line project. • Submitted a revised Waterworks Standards Main Separation Alternative Request Checklist to the Division of Drinking Water.
• Continued coordination with Provost & Pritchard on the Brookside Water System Consolidation, providing information related to City environmental compliance processes, as-built drawings, and system records.
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Other
• Met with HydroPro Solutions and completed virtual training on software associated with the City’s water meter pilot program.
Sewer
Operations
• Periodically inspected the Canal Diversion manhole for obstructions, cleaned and maintained as necessary.
• Removed sludge from digesters at the wastewater treatment plant. • Conducted routine and targeted sewer main cleaning and continued systematic maintenance of the collection system.
• Operated root cutter in problem sewer lines identified through video inspection. • Replaced the wet well level transducer to maintain functionality of sludge pumps. • Performed routine measurements of the groundwater levels in monitoring wells. • Completed quarterly sewer sampling.
Compliance
• Conducted sewer main video inspections as part of the City’s five-year cleaning and inspection program.
• Continued efforts to link collected sewer video data with GIS to create a centralized, spatially referenced inspection record.
Projects
• Temporarily closed the Canal Diversion to direct all ESCSD northern flows to the City’s wastewater treatment plant for a 30-day monitoring period to quantify combined flows.
The diversion was reopened following completion of data collection. • Continued discussions with Eastern Sierra Community Services District (ESCSD) regarding future operation of the diversion structure and development of a new collaborative agreement.
Other
• Continued serving as Administrator for the Bishop Area Wastewater Authority (BAWA) and held the regularly quarterly meeting providing updates on CWSRF funding, LADWP land acquisition, and upcoming planning and design Request for Qualifications. • Facilitated the third BAWA JPA Negotiation Ad-Hoc Committee meeting focused on revising the Joint Powers Agreement to include the Bishop Paiute Tribe as a member agency. Committee concurrence on draft language was received and will be presented to the member agency boards in the coming months.
Streets
Operations
• Conducted routine inspections of the Sierra Bike Path and removed trash and debris. • Patched potholes on City streets.
• Cleaned storm drains.
• Completed the annual leaf sweeping program on City streets and parking lots. 62
• Began replacement of deteriorated “No Parking in Alley” signage.
Permits
• Issued multiple encroachment permits and performed site inspections before, during, and after work activities to ensure compliance with City standards.
Projects
• Attended construction meetings with Caltrans and provided coordination support for the Bishop Pavements Project.
• Responded to calls and conducted site visits related to construction-related issues arising during the project.
Department
Staff & Safety
• Conducted weekly safety meetings with Public Works staff. • Participated in weekly Public Works coordination meetings. • Public Works staff attended training in Environmental Awareness, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, and Trench and Excavation Safety.
Fleet & Equipment
• Posted the retired Vac-Con truck for public surplus sale and continued efforts to obtain bids meeting minimum reserve requirements.
• Ordered a new service truck.
• Installed an automatic tarp cover on one dump truck.
• Performed routine maintenance on the Public Works fleet.
Utility Coordination
• Marked City utilities in response to DigAlert tickets. • Coordinated closely with Papich Construction to locate and mark utilities for the Bishop Pavements Project.
Policy
• Finalized the recommended water and sewer rate design option for consideration as part of the Proposition 218 rate-setting process.
o Community Outreach Meeting scheduled for February 4 at 6:00 p.m. o Proposition 218 Public Hearing scheduled for February 23 at 6:00 p.m. • Developed a new standard Public Works construction contract template in coordination with legal counsel and CJPIA.
END OF REPORT
63 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458
www.cityofbishop.com
Community Services Report
December 2025
Programs
1. After School Stay and Play program is operating at the Elm Street School, Monday through Friday the Stay and Play program is full, with a waiting list. Staff and Participants will not have any field trips the month of January, as we get back in the school setting. Held staff meetings to address Recreation Coordinator Nancy Gonzalas leave of absence in January.
2. The Bishop Park Pool is closed for the 2025 season. Preparations for winterization and season wrap up are being done. Aquatics Coordinator will be conducting staff and operational evaluations. Planning has begun for 2026 season with preparations for Jr. Lifeguard program.
3. Summer camps 2026. Planning for the 2026 Summer Camps have begun.
4. Winter Gymnastics Sessions are open for registration starting November 3rd. The Winter Session will be offered by the Upper-Level Gymnastics and Rams Club with instructor Francisco. The winter session will continue through February 2026. Spring sessions will begin in March 2026.
5. Senior Yoga class continues to be successful. Hosted at the City Auditorium on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am.
6. Plans for Adult Coed Volley in January 2026.
7. Adult Fitness with Ashley McLaughlin is in preparation for winter sessions. Classes will start in January with PiYo fitness and Cardio Kickboxing. 64 Parks and Facilities
1. AYSO Soccer Fall and USA Soccer fields have been moved to Field 5 and 6 for the winter. BUHS soccer will use field 1.
2. Park staff have painted both equipment shop and park offices. Clean up and organization of the park maintenance area.
3. Park staff have started work on Field 1 and Field 2 parking lot planters. This project will include wood planters around the tree wells and removal of existing railroad ties.
This project will continue through the fall and winter months.
4. The annual leaf clean-up has begun! Park Staff will continue clean the park and all the city facilities as winter leaf drop progresses.
5. Park staff have begun installation of Artificial Turf along Hambey Street and Field 6.
This project will help keep weeds and reduce staff time in the spring and summer months.
6. Pool maintenance occurs daily. Mondays the pool is closed for cleaning our pumps, filters, and deep cleaning.
7. Hosted a fall wedding on the pond gazebo.
8. Park Staff and Pool Staff worked together to complete winterization of the park pool.
This includes draining and cleaning of the pool house, installation of the winter covers, and removal of all interior handrails and swim blocks.
9. Installed two new back boards on the upper Tennis/Pickleball courts.
10.Clean up and irrigation repairs to landscaping on Warren Street, City Hall, and Main streets.
11.Seasonal cleaning of flower beds on Main Street and Bishop Chamber.
12.Seasonal routine maintenance of all mowing and landscape equipment.
13.Daily routine of trash and cleaning of restrooms.
14.Cleaned debris from the creek, pond, and fountain.
15. Use of blowers on Main Street Mondays and Fridays.
65 16.Seasonal adjustments are made to all City irrigation and City Park. As we move into Fall, Irrigation systems will be Audited for function and set for operation.
17.Fall tree trimming at the City Park is ongoing. Park staff continue to perform safety trimming.
18.Repairs made to Front Restrooms and Talmage Park doors due to vandalism.
19.Holiday decorations for the town include the Main Street Snowflakes and Garlands on Warren Street.
20.In preparation for Spring Softball and Baseball use, Park Staff tilled, leveled, and edged fields 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Sunrise
1. Daily routine of trash, debris, and inspections.
2. Leaf clean up at all common areas and residents.
3. Collected rents and payments for utilities.
4. Weekly routine maintenance of all lawns, landscapes, and common areas.
5. Began planning process of street and sidewalk replacement. Consultant has begun to design. Design is complete. We are seeking funding to complete this project.
6. Removal of Elm and Cottonwood trees in all fence lines.
7. The use of Organic Cat-Mase to mitigate feral cats.
8. Winter clean up of City Owned facilities including the Community Building.
Budget/Administrative
1. Held weekly staff meetings Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
2. Attended by-weekly City Council meetings.
66 3. Attended weekly Department Head Meetings.
4. Organized all Youth Sports Organizations on the use of Sportsites for schedules and games.
5. The Parks and Recreation Commission was cancelled in December.
6. Communication with Bishop Area Bike Organization for the possible relocation of a portion of the Skills track to accommodate the Field 6 Enhancement Project. Phase one Pump Track is complete, and the group has begun work on the Skills Track.
Communication is ongoing.
7. California Urban Greening Grant has been awarded to the City of Bishop, coordination with the Friends of the Eastern Sierra Community Gardens. Work with selected contractor Clair Concrete Inc. has begun for the Community Garden Enhancement Project. The contractor has ongoing work on concrete paths, pergola, and irrigation. Construction is complete and we continue to work with the Community Gardeners to make purchases.
8. Scheduling of outside events and parties hosted at the Bishop City Park facilities.
9. Work with Public Works on the Downtown corridor for landscapes, trash receptacles, and benches for the Caltrans Bishop Pavements Project.
10.Met with Organizer of the Friday Night Market and the Bishop Chamber to coordinate efforts for the Street of Lights and Christmas Parade. Coordination of downtown events.
Highlights
1. The City Park Maintenance Facilities clean up and paint. Repairs made to the office stairs.
2. Parks staff are focused on Fall projects including installation of Artificial Turf along Hambey Street.
3. Working with the Community Gardeners on the Urban Greenig Grant Enhancement Project including communication with CNRA for grant administration. Park staff have begun planting trees along the Pine to Park Path. Next steps include order and installation of benches.
67 4. Planning for Tennis/Pickleball Court resurfacing. Contacted Omnia purchasing for preferred vendors. This project will have directions from the Parks and Recreation on striping of the Upper Courts for both Tennis and Pickleball.
5. Worked with City Administrator Pam Foster, Public Works Director Nora Gamino, and Principal Planner Ana Budnik to develop task orders with Wood Rodgers for Field 6 and Parks Master Plan.
6. January will be a busy month with evaluations of Adult Softball and Soccer, preparations for Adulty Volleyball, and meeting with Bishop Swim Team. 68 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458 [email protected]
www.cityofbishop.com
Planning Department Report - December 2025
1. The City and Visionary Homebuilders got awarded a total of $26,462,682 for Silver Peaks 60-unit Affordable Housing Project, under Rural Innovation Project Area (RIPA). Project Includes 60 units with 59 Income Restricted Units for households at or below 60% Area Median Income.
Funding items include:
o Housing Funding: 16,864,836
o Programs Funding: $150,000
o Transportation Funding: $9,447,846
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Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458 [email protected]
www.cityofbishop.com
2. Submitted a grant application for a Phase II environmental analysis under the U.S. EPA Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) program for the City Hall site. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment completed in 2014 identified potential presence of historic underground oil storage tanks. Because the City of Bishop is the current owner and operator of the site, the City appears to qualify as an eligible claimant for the State Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Fund should presence of one be confirmed.
3. Downtown Blight Reduction: worked with applicants and the Chamber of Commerce on finalizing beautification projects:
o 150 North Main Street: Empty signage was removed, pending stucco updates
o 1238 N Main St – façade renovation and new mural
70 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458 [email protected]
www.cityofbishop.com
4. Worked on the scope and kicked-off City Park Masterplan Project.
5. LAWP Training Facility and Construction Yard (Wye Road): worked with the consultants on the review of the CEQA.
6. Eastern Sierra Housing Needs Study: received and reviewed Admin Draft of the Study.
7. Parking and Land Use Study: working with consultants on the Parking Management Plan to be presented to PTAC.
8. Ordinance Updates: worked with the city attorney on Housing Policies compliance, drafted ordinances to comply with State Law
9. Projects:
o Bishop Inn Hotel – finalized review, construction starts in January 2026.
10.Worked CDBG PPE Storage grant closeout.
11.Participated in planning commissioner interviews.
12.Worked on CEQA for Brookside Estates MWC Consolidation Project. 71 Small Town with a
Big Backyard!
CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
Post Office Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
760-873-8458
www.cityofbishop.com
City Administrator’s Report
December 2025
Over the past several weeks, I have continued to focus on internal coordination, regional collaboration, and advancing key City projects. I have met regularly with the City Council and City staff to address ongoing operational matters, provide updates on priority initiatives, and ensure consistent communication and alignment across the organization.
Regionally, I attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) meeting and met with area managers to discuss shared regional issues and opportunities for collaboration. I also met with representatives of the Eastern Sierra Airport Authority (ESAA) to discuss current air service challenges and to explore plans and strategies for the future of regional air service, which remains an important economic and connectivity issue for our community.
Significant progress continues to be made on the Parks Master Plan process through ongoing coordination with Parks and Recreation, Community Services, and consultants.
I have also participated in meetings related to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and the City’s Parking Study to ensure these important planning efforts continue moving forward in a timely and coordinated manner.
I attended the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce Board meeting and have had ongoing conversations within the community regarding the A-Frame, helping to gather input and perspectives on this important local topic.
Community engagement remained a priority, highlighted by the successful Christmas Parade, which was a strong collaboration with the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce.
The event saw excellent participation and brought holiday cheer along Main Street. A sincere thank you goes to Community Services, Parks, Public Works, Fire, and Police Department staff for their coordination and hard work in making this event safe and successful.
In addition, I participated in the Planning Commission interviews, which included a strong pool of applicants and resulted in thoughtful discussion and a difficult decision due to the high quality of candidates. I have also continued working closely with the Fire Department on progress toward needed operational and organizational changes.
We were also notified that the Silver Peaks Apartments were awarded $26.46 million dollars from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program. 72 Improving our communities, one life at a time.
One Team, One Goal, Your Health!
DATE: January 12, 2026
TO: City of Bishop – City Council Members
FROM: Christian Wallis, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
RE: Quarterly CEO Report– Northern Inyo Healthcare District
REPORT CONTENT
A. Chief Executive Officer Report
a. Strategic Growth Initiative
b. Emergency Department Transfer Data
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BUDGET REPORT
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PAGES 3-4 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
PAGES 5-15 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES
PAGES 16-21 ENTERPRISE FUND REVENUE/EXPENSES
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WARRANT REGISTER REPORT
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TO: CITY COUNCIL/CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: FINANCE DIRECTOR
DATE: DECEMBER 26, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER FOR THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER 2025
COMMERCIAL WARRANTS
CHECK #14445,14514,14641-14799,
14801-14819,14821,14825-14838
AMOUNT ISSUED: $660,539.93
MANUAL CHECKS & PAYROLL WARRANTS
AMOUNT ISSUED: $1,056,681.11
TOTAL AMOUNT ISSUED: $1,717,221.04
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Agenda Item: 10.C
Date of Meeting: January 12, 2026
Department: Public Works
To: City Council
From: Nora Gamino
Subject: ORDINANCE - Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.34 to the Bishop Municipal Code Relating to Mobile Businesses
Prepared On: January 5, 2026
Attachments: Ordinance No. XXX Update to Title 5 Mobile Businesses Ordinance
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
The City does not currently have comprehensive standards governing mobile businesses, defined in the ordinance as mobile vending operations, including the sale of food or merchandise from a vehicle, on either private property or within the public right-of-way. In practice, the Public Works Department has issued encroachment permits for all mobile business operators, including mobile food vendors, even when a vendor is not physically encroaching into the public right-of-way. This approach has created unnecessary administrative burden and placed Public Works in the position of managing vendor locations, durations, and operational details on a case-by-case basis.
Mobile business operators often request guidance from the City regarding acceptable locations, operational limitations, and compliance requirements, highlighting the need for clearer and more predictable regulations. At the same time, staff has identified the need to ensure that vending activities occur safely, do not obstruct mobility, and do not create conflicts with driveways, schools, intersections, or pedestrian routes.
The proposed ordinance creates a clear, flexible, and enforceable framework for mobile vending that removes unnecessary permit requirements while retaining common-sense operational restrictions needed to protect the public and adjacent businesses.
Analysis/Discussion:
Following introduction and first reading of the proposed ordinance, City Council provided feedback on several provisions, particularly related to sound regulations and restrictions near business entrances. In response, staff revised the ordinance to more clearly reflect Council’s policy direction while maintaining the overall purpose of establishing reasonable, enforceable time, place, and manner standards for mobile businesses. 120
Sound Regulations
Based on Council discussion, the ordinance was revised to remove the previously proposed sound amplification subsections and replace them with a single, simplified provision. As adopted, the ordinance expressly allows ice cream truck-type musical chimes or tones and sound amplification for verbal order call-outs, including within residentially zoned areas.
Council indicated general comfort with this level of operational noise and did not express concern with limited sound associated with normal mobile vending activity.
Rather than creating detailed or prescriptive sound limits within this ordinance, the revised language relies on the City’s generally applicable noise and nuisance regulations to address any future noise issues should they arise. This approach avoids unnecessary overregulation, maintains consistency with existing enforcement authority, and preserves flexibility should conditions change over time.
Business Entrance Access
Council also raised questions regarding the restriction on vending near business entrances, including the rationale for a fixed distance standard. In response, staff revised this provision to remove the numeric setback and instead prohibit mobile vending operations that block, obstruct, or interfere with access to a business during operating hours.
The revised language further allows mobile vendors to operate in front of a business when doing so with the permission of the business owner or property owner. This change accommodates common local practices, including situations where a business owner operates a mobile vending vehicle in conjunction with their own fixed-location business, while continuing to protect access, circulation, and safety for neighboring businesses and the public.
Overall Framework
These revisions do not alter the fundamental structure or intent of the ordinance. The ordinance continues to eliminate unnecessary encroachment permitting for vendors who do not physically encroach into the public right-of-way, reduce administrative workload for staff, and provide vendors with clear, predictable operating standards. At the same time, the ordinance retains appropriate safeguards to protect public safety, pedestrian access, business access, and neighborhood compatibility.
Budget Impacts:
There are no significant budget impacts, however the ordinance is expected to reduce administrative workload related to permit processing.
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to approve the second reading and adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 5.34 to the Bishop Municipal Code to establish time, place, and manner regulations for mobile businesses within the City of Bishop, by title only.
Approved By: Ethan Aukee 1/5/2025
Approved By: Robin Picken 1/5/2025
Approved By: Pam Foster 1/7/2025
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE CITY OF BISHOP CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADDING CHAPTER 5.34 RELATING TO MOBILE BUSINESSES WHEREAS, the City of Bishop has the authority under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution to enact ordinances to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, mobile food vending operations are increasingly common within the City, and the City currently lacks comprehensive regulations governing the time, place, and manner in which such businesses may operate; and
WHEREAS, in the absence of clear standards, the Public Works Department has been required to issue encroachment permits for mobile vendors even when their operations do not physically encroach upon the public right-of-way, resulting in unnecessary administrative burden; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to establish reasonable, consistent regulations ensuring that mobile vending activities do not create safety, traffic, noise, or access hazards for pedestrians, businesses, and motorists; and
WHEREAS, the proposed regulations are intended to provide mobile vendors greater operational flexibility while maintaining appropriate safeguards to preserve public peace, safety, welfare, and the aesthetics of the community; and WHEREAS, the ordinance provides that encroachment permits shall be required when a vendor places tables, chairs, equipment, or other physical items within the public right-ofway, thereby aligning permit requirements with actual impacts to City infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the City of Bishop has reviewed the ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and determined that the adoption of the ordinance is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and therefore is not subject to CEQA review.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and incorporated into this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Chapter 5.34 of Title 5 of the City of Bishop Code of Ordinances is hereby added to read as follows:
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Chapter 5.34 - Mobile businesses.
5.34.010. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations governing the time, place, and manner of mobile vending operations on private property and within the public right-of-way, in order to preserve the peace, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents and visitors by:
A. Preventing safety, traffic, and health hazards;
B. Preventing the unregulated proliferation of too many vendors near one location, thus negatively impacting traffic and pedestrian safety; and C. Establishing standards to ensure that mobile vendors are compatible with their surroundings and the aesthetics of the City.
D. Mobile Vending Operations means any vehicle used in conjunction with a commissary or other permanent food facility upon which food or merchandise is sold or distributed at retail.
E. Mobile Vending Operations do not include a “Compact mobile food operation” as defined in Cal. Health and Safety Code sec. 113831 as a mobile food facility that operates from an individual or from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance.
5.34.020. Permits Required
A. Mobile vending operations shall be in full compliance with all applicable public parking regulations and time limits unless the mobile vendor has been issued an encroachment permit for extended parking periods of time by the Director of Public Works.
B. Each mobile vendor causing the sale of or offering for sale any produce or other food item for which a health permit is required by law, shall possess and at all times display such required permit in conspicuous view upon each such vehicle.
C. Each mobile vendor shall possess and at all times display in conspicuous view upon each such vehicle a City of Bishop Business License.
5.34.030 Regulations. The following time, place, and manner regulations apply to all mobile vending operations:
A. Mobile vending operations shall be in full compliance with all applicable local and State regulations and requirements, including, but not limited to, applicable parking restrictions unless an encroachment permit is issued, the Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code, and Retail Food Code.
B. The mobile vendor shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic in any manner. This includes queuing customers. Adjacent sidewalks or paths must be at least six feet in width, with at least four feet clear for pedestrian movement.
The Public Works Director may require additional minimum access width for high-use pedestrian areas.
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C. Mobile vending shall only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
D. No mobile vendor may operate a vending vehicle:
1. On any State highway, including any portion of State Highways 395 and 168.
2. Within 50 feet of any fire hydrant.
3. Within 25 feet of any crosswalk or street intersection
4. Within 25 feet of a bus stop.
5. In a manner that blocks, obstructs, or interferes with access to any public entrance of a business during the hours that such business is open to the public, unless the mobile vendor is operating with the permission of the business owner or property owner.
6. Within ten feet of any entrance to a parking lot or garage.
7. Within 200 feet of any certified farmer's market.
8. Within 200 feet of any temporary special event permit location.
9. Within 100 feet of any public picnic area, playground, or athletic field.
10. Within any public right-of-way, including sidewalks, that directly borders or is immediately adjacent to the property line of any public or private school.
This prohibition may be waived for special events for which the City issues a permit, or by written permission of the Bishop Unified School District or any other entity which operates the applicable school.
11. Within a City park without prior written request and approval from the Community Services Department.
12. Other areas where mobile vending is prohibited.
E. Vending is prohibited on the exposed street or traffic side of the vending vehicle.
F. The mobile vendor shall keep the vending area litter free and must remove litter caused by their products within a 25-foot radius of the vending location. Mobile vendor vehicles shall carry a refuse receptacle on board at all times.
G. All discharges and waste shall be contained and properly disposed of by the mobile vendor in accordance with State and local regulations.
H. All merchandise shall be completely contained within the vending vehicle, cart, or stand (i.e., the exterior of the vehicle shall not be used to display merchandise; merchandise displays may not be set up adjacent to a parked vehicle).
I. The mobile vendor shall have adequate lighting to ensure customer safety either on the vehicle or at the vendor location during business hours.
J. The mobile vendor shall be subject to the sign provisions set forth in Chapter
17.85. K. Ice cream trucks shall also adhere to the regulations established by Vehicle Code § 22456.
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L. Mobile vendors operating on private property shall comply with the following requirements:
1. The mobile vendor shall not use or permit use of parking spaces on private property if doing so will adversely affect the on-site parking available for the primary use of the site as determined by the Planning Director.
2. The mobile vendor shall not impede the normal use of circulation aisles, sidewalks, or driveways, or be located in such a manner as to encourage customers to stop in the circulation aisle, sidewalk, driveway, or street to obtain vendor service.
3. The mobile vendor shall maintain a copy of the property owner's permission at the vending location. The mobile vendor shall present this proof upon the demand of a peace officer or City employee authorized to enforce this section.
M. No chairs or other site furniture shall be permitted to be placed within the public right-of-way unless an encroachment permit has been issued by the Public Works Director for such use. Such site furniture may be permitted on private property with permission of the property owner and must comply with the restrictions set forth for the operation of the mobile vendor in this section.
N. Mobile vending vehicles may utilize ice cream truck–type musical chimes or tones and sound amplification for verbal order call-outs, including within residentially zoned areas. Sound generated by a mobile vending vehicle shall be incidental to vending operations and shall not constitute a public nuisance. All sound shall remain subject to the City’s generally applicable noise and nuisance regulations.
O. At no time shall minors under the age of 16 be on or in a vending vehicle without the presence of a person authorized by law to drive such vehicle and such person shall have in his possession a valid California Driver's License.
P. No vending vehicle shall attach to or receive any utilities from public property without express written permission from the Director of Public Works.
5.34.080 Exemptions.
A. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to vending vehicles that provide meals or snacks for employees of businesses located on private property and stopped for periods of 60 minutes or less.
B. This chapter shall not apply to any City sponsored event where the operator of the vending vehicle is subject to a contract with the City.
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The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all persons and businesses described herein, whether the described activities were established or operating before or after the effective date of the ordinance enacting this chapter into law.
5.34.100 Violations of this chapter as a public nuisance.
Any vending vehicle operated contrary to the provisions of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. The City Attorney may, in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action hereunder, commence an action or proceeding for the abatement or removal of the vehicle in the manner provided in Chapter 8.06 of this code. The City Attorney may also apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to restrain and enjoin any person from operating a food vending vehicle contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
5.34.110 Penalty for violation.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 1.14 and/or 1.16 of this Code. A criminal complaint charging such violation shall specify whether the violation is a misdemeanor or an infraction. No remedy to correct violations of this chapter shall be exclusive of each other, and the City may enforce this chapter's provisions through any legal or equitable remedy, including but not limited to injunctive relief. Each day a violation of any provision of this chapter shall continue shall be a new and separate violation.
SECTION 3. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION. The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s environmental procedures, and has been found to be not a project under Section 15378 (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 4. INCONSISTENCIES. Any provision of the Bishop Code of Ordinances or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and/or further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or clauses or applications of this ordinance which can be implemented without the invalid provision, clause or application; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
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circulation printed and published in the County of Inyo and circulated in the City of Bishop and hereby designated for that purpose by the City Council.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the manner and form provided by law in The Inyo Register, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Bishop, State of California, which said newspaper is hereby designated for that purpose.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____, 2026. ____________________________
Stephen Muchovej, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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1 CITY OF BISHOP
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Fire Chief
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, plans, supervises and coordinates the fire prevention activities of the City of Bishop, and Rural Fire District designed to increase public awareness and conditions in the community that pose a threat of fire. Performs highly complex administrative duties to improve life safety of the community through adoption and enforcement of local, state and national codes, standard, guidelines and associated regulatory document and publications. Actively pursues collaborative efforts with the construction industry to ensure new development projects adequately meet fire safety guidelines; performs related duties as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
• Receives administrative direction from the Fire Chief. • Exercises direct supervision over department paid and volunteer personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Act as Fire Chief and take on all duties when he or she isn’t available. • Supervises fire staff and volunteers to include prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. • Responsible for administrative duties assigned by the Fire Chief. • Ensures compliance and accountability with applicable personnel guidelines and department policy and procedures.
• Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the service delivery methods and procedures, create, establish, and hold accountable Bishop Fire Department SOPs. • Performs construction plan review, fire investigations and building inspections. • Conduct fire loss investigations to determine cause, origin and estimated loss; collect evidence; refer cases to appropriate outside agency, as necessary. • Oversees investigations, initial legal action against and assist with prosecution of arsonists and code violators. Responds to and resolves sensitive questions or concerns from the general public, business community and staff. Facilitate approval, legislation and public education of new standards
• Administer and enforce local, state and federal fire codes; sign requests for fire inspection of buildings.
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2 • Conduct fire prevention inspections; respond to complaint calls and fire hazard reports.
• Develops a comprehensive long range fire-prevention program consistent with code and standards requirement to increase fire safety in the community. • Research, develop, implement and evaluate codes and ordinance, as well as the inspection process for new and existing structures. Develop ordinances or policies based on specific fire safety problems and concerns.
• Create public fire and life safety education programs that are consistent with public education needs and monitor program effectiveness and make adjustments as required.
• Develops and oversees fuels reduction programs and educates the public in wildland urban interface issues and evacuation planning. • Manages all out of County Deployments requested by OES. Would be required to be on the Deployment rotation.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire prevention, development plan review and fire investigation.
• Prepare and maintain Departmental records and reports, prepare narrative reports, correspondence and interdepartmental communication. • In addition to the executive duties of the position, the Deputy Fire Chief will be expected to respond to incidents and should maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Policies and procedures of the Bishop Fire Department. • Knowledge of the fire related requirements contained in the California State Fire Code, state statutes, California state building code, the NFPA life safety Code and related NFPA standards and the ability to reasonably and effectively apply these requirements.
• Principles and practices of fire science, laws, codes and regulations related to fire prevention, fire safety suppression and investigation.
• Principles of fire cause and determination
• Building construction, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, hydrant, standpipes and alternate systems and the NFPA requirements for these systems. • Principals, practices, methods and techniques of fire suppression, including wildland suppression, prevention and investigation.
• Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs. Principles and practices of program development and administration. • Operation, maintenance, and uses of firefighting apparatus and equipment. 130
3 • Working knowledge of organization and management of a volunteer fire department. • First aid and rescue techniques.
Ability to:
• Supervise personnel, including training, assigning, and reviewing work, administering discipline, and performance management.
• Provide consultation on the fire code and develop effective working relationships with professional groups including building owners, maintenance personnel, architects and design engineers, fire and building service officials and other state, county local and federal agencies.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) while performing tasks in environment that may be dangerous to life.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of large and complex budgets. • Analyze problems and situations, quickly develop effective and reasonable courses of action, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations. • Communicate and use interpersonal skills to effectively interact with coworkers, management, the general public, contractors and other stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, other public safety agencies, the public, and others contacted in the course of work. • Exercise emotional control and work under stressful situations. Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Ability to function as second in command of Fire department in the absence of or as directed by the Chief.
• Plan, direct, organize, and participate in fire prevention, suppression, and support activities.
• Supervise and train personnel.
• Formulate and administer sound departmental policy.
• The Deputy Fire Chief will reside in a location conducive to response times comparable to generally accepted industry standards.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Five (5) years’ experience in fire suppression, prevention inspection, emergency rescue activities, and training activities. Experience with a combined fire department (paid staff and volunteer).
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4 • Three (3) years senior level supervisory responsibility (e.g., Captain, Battalion Chief) within a municipal or county fire department, or a combination of education and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities of the essential functions of the position preferred.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
• A valid Class B driver’s license or Class C with an F endorsement at time of appointment.
• Possession of, Emergency Medical Technician certification with both ICEMA and National Registry.
• Blue Card Train the Trainer certification, preferred
• Fire Investigator 1A certification within 1 year of appointment. • Fire Inspector 1 within 1 year of appointment
• Fire Inspector 2 within 2 years of appointment
• Incident Command System 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 must be completed within time of hire.
• All applicants may be required to pass a thorough medical examination which may include, but not limited to, a physical agility test prior to appointment and for continuing employment.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here and in the job analysis are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here and in the job analysis are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While most work is performed in a normal office environment, some work is performed away from the office environment conducting on site fire prevention inspections, responding to emergencies as needed, and may be subject to personal danger.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions, which may include extreme cold, windy and other wintery conditions. The 132
5 employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position must be available to work occasional weekends and after-hour events if required and is subject to recall after hours for fire investigations.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference checks, background checks; job related testing may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. The City reserves the right, with the concurrence of the department head, to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and as consistent with the meet and confer process.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.
Approved by Council:
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MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
*DRAFT*
ADMINISTRATION
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Fixed
City Administrator $15,745
Assistant to the City Administrator (Not Filled) $8,006 $8,807 $9,598 City Clerk $8,865
Personnel/Payroll & Benefits Specialist $8,365
Executive Secretary/Assistant City Clerk (Not Filled) $5,717 $6,291 $6,920 $7,612 Administrative Support Assistant $4,983 $5,483 $6,029 $6,634
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Fixed
Finance Director $8,865 $9,752 $10,726
Accounting Secretary/Budget Manager (Not Filled) $5,718 $6,291 $6,920 $7,612 Administrative / Accounting Assistant (Not Filled) $4,529 $4,985 $5,481 $6,031
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Fixed
Community Services Director (Not Filled) $11,913
Community Services Manager $8,041
Community Services Administrative Assistant $4,529 $4,985 $5,481 $6,031 Parks Supervisor $4,921 $5,384 $5,956 $7,011
Recreation Supervisor (Not Filled) $4,687 $5,158 $5,672 $6,677 Parks Facilities Lead Worker $4,472 $4,919 $5,411 $5,952
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Fixed
Fire Chief $11,913
Deputy Fire Chief $8,000 $10,358
Assistant Fire Chief (Not Filled) $3,646 $4,010 $4,412 $4,852 Fire Captain $5,341 $5,877 $6,465 $7,114
Engineer $4,529 $4,985 $5,481 $6,031
Administrative Assistant $4,529 $4,985 $5,481 $6,031
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Fixed
Chief $13,858
Captain $11,394
Sergeant $7,773 $8,550 $9,404
Corporal $6,928 $7,621 $8,382
Police Officer $6,357 $7,063 $7,850
Police Officer in Training $4,802 $5,281 $5,811
Community Services Officer $4,529 $4,985 $5,481
Police Records Clerk $4,529 $4,985 $5,481 $6,031
Police Services Technician $4,583 $5,041 $5,545 $6,100
Senior Communications Operator $5,281 $5,810 $6,391 $7,029 Communications Operator $4,536 $5,039 $5,599 $6,221
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MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
*DRAFT*
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Fixed
Public Works Director $12,979
Public Works Superintendent $10,174
Public Works Supervisor $6,496 $7,146 $7,858 $8,645
Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer $5,750 $6,325 $6,957 $7,653 Engineering Technician III $5,750 $6,325 $6,957 $7,653
Engineering Technician II $5,106 $5,617 $6,178 $6,796
Engineering Technician I $4,583 $5,041 $5,545 $6,100
Lead Maintenance Worker (Not Filled) $5,341 $5,877 $6,465 $7,114 Maintenance Worker $4,921 $5,384 $5,956 $6,551
Public Works Secretary $4,529 $4,985 $5,481 $6,031
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Fixed
Principal Planner $8,667
Assistant Planner (Not Filled) $5,341 $5,877 $6,465 $7,114 Approved by Council on: October 27, 2025
Cost of Living Adjustments for Miscellaneous, Mid-Management, Management, and Bishop Police Officers Association contracts for Fiscal Years as follows: 2025/2026 -
2.5%
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Agenda Item: 11.A
Date of Meeting: January 12, 2026
Department: Planning
To: City Council
From: Ana Budnyk
Subject: Public Hearing and First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 17.75 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units)
Prepared On: January 8, 2026
Attachments: Attachment A_CHAPTER_17.75._ADU and JADU
Attachment B
Resolution_PC_2025-04
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
State law governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) has undergone substantial revisions between 2020 and 2025. As a result, the City’s existing ADU ordinance is no longer compliant with current State requirements.
The attached ordinance repeals and replaces Chapter 17.75 in its entirety to ensure full consistency with State law.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 25, 2025, and adopted a Resolution recommending approval of the proposed ordinance, including the new parking hardship exception language.
Analysis/Discussion:
The following changes align the proposed ordinance with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook (January 2025).
Reference:
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/policy-and-research/adu-handbook-update.pdf
1. Prohibition on Separate Sale of ADUs
ADUs cannot be sold separately from the primary dwelling except where allowed under Gov.
Code § 66341 (nonprofit-built units with affordability and TIC requirements).
Handbook Reference: p.49 – AB 345 separate conveyance rules. 136
2. Ministerial Approval Timelines
ADU and JADU applications must be approved or denied within 60 days of receiving a complete application.
Handbook Reference: p.14–15.
If the City fails to act in 60 days, the application is deemed approved.
Handbook Reference: p.35.
3. Completeness Determination (15 Days)
The City must determine whether an application is complete within 15 business days.
Handbook Reference: p.14.
4. Owner-Occupancy Requirement Removed
Owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs remain prohibited under State law.
Handbook Reference: p.46–47.
5. Development Impact Fees (The City never had DIFs for ADUs) • ADUs ≤ 750 sq ft: No impact fees.
• ADUs ≥ 750 sq ft: Fees must be proportional to the primary dwelling.
Handbook Reference: p.50–51.
6. Utility Connection Rules (The City never had connection fees for ADUs) ADUs are not treated as new residential uses for utility connection fees or capacity charges, except when built with a new primary home.
Handbook Reference: p.22.
7. Size Allowances and Expansions
Converting existing accessory structures:
• Structures up to 1,050 sq ft may be expanded to 1,200 sq ft. • Conversions may add up to 150 sq ft for ingress/egress.
Handbook Reference: p.18.
8. Number of ADUs Allowed per Lot
State law now requires cities to allow up to three units on a single-family lot (one detached ADU, one conversion ADU, and one JADU).
Handbook Reference: p.18.
9. Height Requirements
• Base height: 16 feet
• Up to 18 feet near major transit or on multifamily sites • Additional 2 feet for roof pitch compatibility
Handbook Reference: p.14.
10. Nonconforming Conditions
An ADU or JADU application cannot be denied due to existing zoning nonconformities or code violations that do not pose a health or safety risk.
Handbook Reference: p.33.
11. Unpermitted ADUs (Pre-2020)
Cities must approve permits for unpermitted ADUs built before 2020 unless the unit poses a 137
health and safety threat.
Inspection rules, safety corrections, and the mandatory notice to correct violations follow Gov.
Code § 66331 and Health & Safety Code § 17980.12.
Handbook Reference: p.42.
12. JADU Requirements
Separate Entrance
A JADU without its own bathroom must have a separate exterior entrance and an interior link to the main living area.
Handbook Reference: Gov. Code § 66333(e)(2).
Sanitation Options
A JADU may include separate or shared sanitation facilities.
Handbook Reference: p.28.
Mandatory Deed Restriction
The ordinance must require a deed restriction that:
1. Prohibits the separate sale of the JADU, and
2. Limits JADU size and features to State law.
Handbook Reference: p.22.
13. Multifamily ADUs
• Authorizes conversion of non-habitable spaces into ADUs • Allows up to two detached ADUs on a lot with a proposed multifamily development • Allows up to eight detached ADUs on a lot with an existing multifamily development, not to exceed the number of existing units on the lot
PARKING (CITY OF BISHOP LAW, NOT REQUIRED BY STATE LAW) The current Bishop Municipal Code provides that no off-street parking is required for studio ADUs (without a separate bedroom). The basis for this exemption is unclear, particularly given that one- and two-bedroom ADUs are otherwise required to provide parking in a community that relies heavily on private vehicles.
City staff presented a Studio ADU Parking Analysis to the City Council on September 8, 2025.
The City Council directed staff to return with alternative exemption language for consideration.
Staff now proposes replacing the studio-only parking exemption with a parking hardship exception applicable to all ADUs, as illustrated in Attachment B.
Budget Impacts:
N/a
Legal Review:
Attorney Russell A. Hilderbrand has reviewed the item.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and receive public comment; and
2. Approve a First Reading and Introduction of the Ordinance by title only, and choose one of the two parking alternatives for Section 17.75.060(E):
Alternative 1 – Alternative 1 (Status Quo):
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No parking is required only for studio ADUs.
Alternative 2 – Adopt Proposed Hardship Exception Language – Recommended by the Planning Commission
“Parking hardship exception may be granted for ADUs when the provision of an off-street parking space would eliminate an existing on-street parking space, require the removal of a tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of six (6) inches or greater, or when the addition of an off-street parking space would result in a driveway width exceeding 24 feet.” Approved By: Robin Picken 1/8/2026
Approved By: Pam Foster 1/8/2026
Approved By:
Approved By:
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- CODE OF ORDINANCES
Title 17 - ZONING
CHAPTER 17.75. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
CHAPTER 17.75. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS
17.75.010. Accessory dwelling units; Junior Accessory Dwelling Units—Purpose and definitions.
A. Purpose.
1. The city finds and declares that accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are an important form of housing that contributes to the character and diversity of housing opportunities in the city. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units provide workforce housing, housing for family members, students, the elderly, in-home health care providers, the disabled, and others, at below-market rental rates within existing neighborhoods.
2. It is the intent of the city to encourage accessory dwelling units and, additionally, to impose standards on such units that will enable homeowners to create accessory dwelling units that will be compatible, as much as possible, with their neighborhoods. An additional purpose of this chapter is to comply with Government Code § 65852.2 relative to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
3. This Chapter establishes standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in accordance with California Government Code Section 66310 et seq. and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in accordance with California Government Code Section 66333 et seq. These standards are intended to allow for ADUs and JADUs as important forms of affordable housing, while preserving the character and integrity of Bishop’s residential uses and neighborhoods.
4. In cases of conflict between this Chapter and any other provision of this title, the provisions of this Chapter shall prevail. To the extent that any provision of this Chapter is in conflict with state law, the mandatory requirement of state law shall control, but only to the extent legally required.
B. Prohibition on Sale or Transfer of ADU. An ADU shall not be sold or conveyed separately from the primary dwelling, except as allowed by California Government Code Section 66341.
C. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
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1. The terms "accessory dwelling unit," “junior accessory dwelling unit”, "public transit," "passageway, and "tandem parking" all have the same meanings as that stated in Government Code § 66313.
2. Housing organization shall have the same meaning as defined in Government Code § 65589.5(k)(2).
3. For purposes of this Chapter, “primary dwelling” shall mean as follows:
a. In the case of a single-unit residential zone, the existing single-unit dwelling, or the larger of two proposed units.
b. In the case of any other residential or mixed-use zone in which a single-unit dwelling exists on the property, the existing dwelling. c. In the case of a multi-unit or mixed-use zone which allows residential use, the existing or proposed multi-unit units.
4. For purposes of this Chapter, “multi-unit dwelling” shall have the same meaning as “multifamily dwelling” as defined under State ADU law, which means a structure with two or more attached dwellings on a single lot.
5. The definitions set forth in California Government Code Section 66313 et seq. relating to ADUs and JADUs shall control if not defined herein.
17.75.020. Applications – ADUs and JADUs.
A. Applications for ADUs and JADUs shall be ministerially approved or denied within 60 days of receipt of a complete application. An application shall be approved if it complies with the requirements of this Chapter.
1. If the application is submitted in conjunction with an application for a new single-unit or multi-unit dwelling, the application for the ADU or JADU shall not be approved or denied until the application for the new single-unit or multi-unit dwelling is approved.
a. The City shall determine whether an application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit is complete and provide written notice of this determination to the applicant not later than 15 business days after the City received the application. b. If the City determines an application is incomplete, the City shall provide the applicant with a list of incomplete items and a description of how the application can be made complete.
The list and description shall be provided with the written notice required by subsection 2.
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c. After receiving a notice that the application was incomplete, an applicant may cure and address the items that are deemed to be incomplete by the City.
2. In the review of an application submitted pursuant to subsection 4, the City shall not require the application to include an item that was not included in the list required by subsection 3.
3. If an applicant submits an application pursuant to subsection 4, the City shall determine whether the additional application has remedied all incomplete items listed in the determination issued pursuant to subsection 3. This additional application is subject to the timelines and requirements specified in subsection 2.
4. If the City does not make a timely determination as required by this paragraph, the application or resubmitted application shall be deemed to be complete for the purposes of this section.
5. If the application is denied, the city shall return a full set of comments in writing to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient with a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant. These comments shall be provided to the applicant within 60 days of a complete application.
6. If a detached garage is to be replaced with an ADU, the demolition permit shall be reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
7. The city shall grant an extension if requested by the applicant.
8. If the city does not approve or deny the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved.
9. Notwithstanding the above, if the applicant uses a plan for an ADU that has been preapproved by the city or a plan that is identical to a plan used in an application for a detached ADU approved by the city within the current triennial California Building Standards Code cycle, the application shall be approved or denied within 30 days from the date of a complete application.
B. All applications for ADUs and JADUs shall be accompanied by an application fee.
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C. ADUs and JADUs shall be subject to application, inspection, and permit fees.
D. An application for an ADU or a JADU shall not be denied due to the need to correct nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the unit.
E. Approval of an ADU or a JADU shall not be conditioned on the correction of a nonconforming zoning condition.
17.75.030 Unpermitted Structures Constructed Prior to January 1, 2020. The following provisions apply to structures constructed prior to January 1, 2020.
A. No application or permit shall be denied for an unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed prior to January 1, 2020, based on either of the following:
1. The ADU or JADU is in violation of building standards pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code (commencing with Section 17960); or
2. The ADU or JADU does not comply with state law or the provisions of the Bishop Zoning Code regulating ADUs or JADUs.
B. The provisions of Section 17.75.030 A., above, shall not apply if the city makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 or if the building is deemed substandard pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3.
1. The city shall inform a homeowner that, before submitting an application for a permit for an unpermitted structure, the homeowner may obtain a confidential third-party code inspection from a licensed contractor to determine the unit’s existing condition or potential scope of building improvements before submitting an application for a permit.
2. Upon receiving an application to permit a previously unpermitted ADU or JADU constructed before January 1, 2020, an inspector from the city may inspect the unit for compliance with health and safety standards and provide recommendations to comply with such standards in order to obtain a permit.
The city shall not penalize an applicant for having the unpermitted ADU or JADU and shall approve necessary permits to correct noncompliance with health and safety standards. Such inspection will be subject to applicable 143
inspection fees.
3. A homeowner shall not be required to pay impact fees or connection or capacity charges for a previously unpermitted unit except when utility infrastructure is required to comply with California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3 and when the fee is authorized by California Government Code Section 66324(e).
4. Until January 1, 2030, the city shall issue a statement along with a notice to correct a violation of any provision of any building standard relating to an unpermitted ADU that substantially reads as follows:
You have been issued an order to correct violations or abate nuisances relating to your ADU. If you believe that this correction or abatement is not necessary to protect the public health and safety you may file an application with the Planning Director. If the City determines that enforcement is not required to protect the health and safety, enforcement shall be delayed for a period of five years from the date of the original notice.
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17.75.040. Utilities and Fees.
A. All ADUs and JADUs must be connected to public utilities including water, electric, and sewer services.
B. Impact fees.
1. No impact fee shall be imposed on any ADU of 750 square feet or less of interior livable space in size.
2. For ADUs greater than 750 square feet of interior livable space impact fees shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling.
3. All applicable public service and recreation impact fees shall be paid prior to occupancy in accordance with California Government Code Sections 66000 et seq. and 66012 et seq.
4. For purposes of this Chapter, “impact fee” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Government Code Section 66324.
C. Connection Fees/Capacity Charges.
1. An ADU shall not be considered to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including for water and sewer service, unless the ADU is being constructed with a new single-unit dwelling.
2. For an ADU contained within a proposed or existing single-unit dwelling meeting the requirements of Section 17.75.060, below, the city shall not impose a connection fee or capacity charge, unless the unit is being constructed with a new single-unit dwelling. For all other ADUs, the city shall charge a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU based on the size of the unit or number of plumbing fixtures.
3. A JADU shall not be considered to be a separate or new dwelling unit for purposes of providing water, sewer, or power, unless constructed concurrently with a new single-family dwelling (Gov. Code, § 66324, subd. (b)). .
D. Application fees. Application fees for an accessory dwelling unit shall be paid in an amount specified by resolution of the city council, unless constructed concurrently with a new single-family dwelling.
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17.75.050 Accessory dwelling units—Size standards.
All accessory dwelling units shall not exceed the size standards listed below for attached or detached units or garages.
A. Attached units in single-family dwellings, new construction. The maximum interior livable floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit on a single-family lot shall be the higher of the following applicable standards:
1. 850 square feet for an accessory dwelling unit that is a studio or onebedroom unit;
2. 1,000 square feet for an accessory dwelling unit that has two or more bedrooms; or
3. 50 percent of the total floor area of the existing or proposed primary dwelling.
B. Detached units on single-family dwelling lots, new construction.
1. A detached unit shall not exceed 1,200 square feet of living area.
2. A single-car carport may be attached to the detached accessory dwelling unit.
D. Existing accessory structure 1,050 square feet or less. When an existing accessory structure with a floor area of 1,050 square feet or less is converted to an ADU, the floor area may be increased up to a maximum of 1,200 square feet.
E. Existing accessory structure greater than 1,050 square feet. The physical dimensions of an existing accessory structure with a floor area greater than 1,050 square feet may be increased by not more than 150 square feet, but only for the purpose of providing ingress or egress.
F. Existing home designated as ADU. If a lot contains an existing single-unit dwelling of no more than 1,200 square feet in size, the existing single-unit dwelling may be designated as an ADU as part of a project to construct a new single-unit dwelling on the lot.
G. The conversion of an existing accessory structure or a portion of the existing primary residence to an ADU is not subject to unit size requirements. (Gov.
Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(1).)
H. Setback requirements.
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2. For all other accessory dwelling units, there must be a minimum of four feet from side and rear lot lines, and comply with all other applicable front yard setbacks, and any setbacks between structures.
17.75.060. Accessory dwelling units—Development standards.
Any permit for an accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the development standards listed below.
A. Legal lot/residence. An accessory dwelling unit shall only be allowed on a lot within the city that contains a legal, single-family or multifamily residence as an existing or proposed primary unit on a lot.
B. Number of accessory dwelling units per lot.
1. Single-Family Converted ADUs and JADUs One ADU per lot is permitted within the converted space of a proposed or existing single-family dwelling or accessory structure. This type of ADU must have exterior access and setbacks for fire and safety but is not subject to a four-foot side and rear yard setback. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(1).)
ADUs converted from accessory structures are eligible for a 150 squarefoot expansion to accommodate ingress and egress. For example, if a second story from a singlefamily dwelling is converted into an ADU, a stairwell of not more than 150 square feet could be added, among other types of ingress and egress configurations that comply with the local building code. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(1)(A).)
In addition, one JADU per lot is permitted within the proposed or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure and must have exterior access, side and rear setbacks for fire and safety. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(1).) JADUs must also comply with the provisions of JADU Law found in Government Code sections 66333- 66339. For the purposes of constructing a JADU, attached garages are part of a single family dwelling. (Gov. Code, § 66333, subd. (d).) For more information, please see the Handbook section on JADUs. 2. Single-Family Detached ADUs One detached new construction ADU that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks is permitted on lots with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(2)). The maximum unit size is 800 square feet with a height limitation of 16, 18, or 20 feet depending on conditions specified in Government Code section 66321, subdivision (b)(4). (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(2)(B).)
2. Multifamily Converted ADUs
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an existing multifamily dwelling and up to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(3)(B)).
Examples of structures that are not used as livable space include, but are not limited to: storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(3)(A)).
3. Multifamily Detached ADUs
Up to two detached ADUs are allowed on a lot that has a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs are allowed on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, not to exceed the number of existing units on the lot. These ADUs are subject to a four foot rear and side yard setbacks and height limits of 16, 18, or 20 feet depending on conditions specified in Government Code section 66321, subdivision (b)(4). (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(4)(A).) A local agency may not require that a setback be modified for an existing multifamily dwelling with setbacks less than four feet as a condition of ADU application approval (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (a)(4)(B)).
C. Building code compliance. All new accessory dwelling units must satisfy the requirements contained in the building code and fire code as currently adopted by the city, including applicable energy efficiency standards associated with title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR title 24) However, fire sprinklers shall not be required if they were not required in the primary residence.
D. Height. ADUs shall be subject to the following height limitations:
1. A height of 16 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single unit or multi-unit dwelling unit.
2. A height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed single unit or multi-unit dwelling unit that is within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 21155. The ADU may have an additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
3. A height of 18 feet for a detached ADU on a lot with an existing or proposed multi-unit, multistory dwelling.
4. A height of 25 feet or the height limit of the applicable zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an ADU that is attached to a primary dwelling. For an ADU constructed above the detached garage, the height limit shall be 25 feet. In no event shall the ADU exceed two stories. 148
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E. Parking.
1. The city shall not require the owner to provide more than one additional parking space per accessory dwelling unit or per bedroom, whichever is less. The required parking space may be provided as:
a. Tandem parking on an existing driveway in a manner that does not encroach onto a public sidewalk and otherwise complies with city parking requirements; or
b. Within a setback area or as tandem parking in locations determined feasible by the city for such use. Locations will be determined infeasible based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions, or that it is not permitted anywhere else in the city.
2. No parking shall be required for a studio accessory dwelling unit that does not have a separate bedroom.
Alternative:
2. Parking hardship exception may be granted for ADUs when the provision of an off-street parking space would eliminate an existing on-street parking space, require the removal of a tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of six (6) inches or greater, or when the addition of an off-street parking space would result in a driveway width exceeding 24 feet.
3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no parking spaces shall be required for accessory dwelling units in the following instances:
a. It is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit; b. It is located within an architecturally and historically significant district; c. It is part of a proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure;
d. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit; or
e. Where there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit.
4. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the off-street parking spaces do not have to be replaced.
5. No new curb cuts are allowed for an accessory dwelling unit unless the director of public works determines the curb cuts are reasonably necessary and serve the public interest.
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F. Historic preservation. If the accessory dwelling unit is to be constructed on a parcel identified on any federal, state or local list of historic or formally determined eligible historic resources, the accessory dwelling unit shall not adversely comprise the property's integrity to convey its historic significance through its: setting, location, design, materials, workmanship, feeling or association, as described in National Register Bulletin 15. Likewise, the accessory dwelling unit shall not be placed or constructed so as to result in a modification of the existing historic resource on the parcel, unless alterations to the existing primary dwelling unit conform to the United States Secretary of Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties.
G. Design requirements for new units. All new accessory dwelling units must comply with the following design requirements:
1. The materials, colors, and architecture shall be complementary to those of the primary unit.
2. Lighting shall not spill on to neighboring lots.
H. Distance. The distance between any detached accessory dwelling unit and the main dwelling shall comply with those requirements applicable to garages and other accessory buildings.
I. Accessory dwelling units approved under this Chapter shall not be rented for a term of less than 30 days.
17.75.070. Accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit exceptions.
A. Development standards relating to the size of an ADU, including size based on a percentage of the primary dwelling, limits on lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, building separation, and minimum lot size shall be waived to the extent required to allow construction of an ADU with 800 square foot of interior livable space.
B. Accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units approved under this Chapter shall not be required to correct legal nonconforming zoning conditions.
17.75.080. General plan consistency of accessory dwelling units.
In adopting these standards, the city recognizes that the approval of dwelling units may, in some instances, result in dwelling densities exceeding the maximum densities prescribed by the general plan. The city finds that this occurrence is consistent with the general plan, as allowed under state planning and zoning law applicable to dwelling units, and that the amendment furthers the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan housing element.
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17.75.090. Junior accessory dwelling units.
A. Purposes. This section provides standards for the establishment of junior accessory dwelling units, an alternative to the standard accessory dwelling unit. Junior accessory dwelling units will typically be smaller than an accessory dwelling unit and will be constructed within the walls of an existing single-family structure.
B. Size. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 500 square feet of interior livable space in size.
C. Owner-occupancy requirement. The owner of a parcel proposed for a junior accessory dwelling unit shall occupy as a primary residence either the primary dwelling or the junior accessory dwelling when the junior accessory dwelling unit and the primary dwelling share sanitation/bathroom facilities. Owneroccupancy is not required if the owner is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
D. Sale prohibited. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold independently of the primary dwelling on the parcel.
E. Short-term rentals. The junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be rented for periods of less than 30 days.
F. Location of junior accessory dwelling unit. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall be created within the existing walls of an existing or proposed primary dwelling, including in an attached garage.
G. Kitchen requirements. The junior accessory dwelling unit shall include an efficiency kitchen, including a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
H. Parking. No additional parking is required beyond that required at the time the existing primary dwelling was constructed.
I. Separate Entrance. JADU without a separate bathroom shall include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the proposed JADU, with an interior entry to the main living area.
J. Sanitation Facilities. A JADU may, but is not required to, include separate sanitation facilities. If separate sanitation facilities are not provided, the JADU shall share sanitation facilities with the single-unit residence and shall have direct access to the single-unit residence from the interior of the dwelling unit.
K. Fire protection; utility service. For the purposes of any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation or for the purposes of providing service for water, sewer, or power, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new unit, unless the junior accessory dwelling unit was constructed in conjunction with a new single-family dwelling. No separate connection 151
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between the junior accessory dwelling unit and the utility shall be required for units created within a single-family dwelling, unless the junior accessory dwelling unit is being constructed in connection with a new single-family dwelling.
L. Deed restriction. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a junior accessory dwelling unit, the owner of any new JADU shall record against the property a deed restriction, which shall run with the land, in a form that meets the approval of the city attorney and which establishes the following:
1. The JADU shall not be sold separately from the single-family residence;
2. The JADU is restricted to the maximum size allowed per the standards set forth in this section;
3. The JADU may not be rented for a period of less than thirty days;
4. A restriction that the owner must reside either in the primary dwelling or in the JADU. This restriction shall not apply if the owner of the single-family dwelling is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
5. The deed restriction shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property.
17.75.100 Mandatory Approvals.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, pursuant to California Government Code Section 66323, the city shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within any residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following:
A. One ADU and one JADU within the existing or proposed space of a single-unit dwelling or accessory structure.
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Attachment A
1. An existing accessory structure may be expanded by up to 150 square feet solely for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress to an ADU.
2. The ADU and/or JADU must have exterior access from the proposed or existing single-unit dwelling.
3. The side and rear setbacks must be sufficient for fire and safety.
4. If the unit is a JADU, it must comply with the requirements of California Government Code Section 66333 et seq, as further set forth in Section
18.12.150.L, above.
B. One detached, new construction, ADU that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with an existing or proposed single-unit dwelling. The ADU may be combined with a JADU described in Section 17.75.060 D, above.
The ADU shall not exceed 800 square feet and shall not exceed the height limits set forth in Section 17.75.060 D above.
C. On a lot with an existing multi-unit dwelling structure, up to 25 percent of the total multi-unit dwelling units, but no less than one ADU, within portions of existing multi-unit dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, provided that each ADU complies with state building standards.
D. On a lot with an existing multi-unit dwelling structure, up to eight detached ADUs, provided that the number of ADUs on the lot shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot. Setbacks shall be limited to side and rear setbacks of no more than four feet. If the existing multi-unit dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, the city shall not require modification as a condition of approving the application for the proposed ADU(s). The height shall not exceed the height limits set forth in Section 18.12.150.K.2.a.i-iii, above. On a lot with a proposed multi-unit dwelling structure, up to two detached ADUs. Side and rear yard setbacks shall be no more than four feet. The height shall not exceed the height limits set forth in Section 18.12.150.K.2.a.i-iii, above.
E. The city shall not require the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition of approving the application for the proposed ADU(s).
F. An ADU and/or JADU created pursuant to this subsection shall not be rented for periods of less than thirty-one days.
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Attachment A
G. Certificate of Occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for an ADU or JADU until the certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary unit.
17.75.110. Accessory dwelling units/junior accessory dwelling units; appeal process.
A. Applicants may file an appeal of the decision of the planning director related to an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit permit consistent with this section.
B. The appeal shall be made to the planning commission. The planning commission shall review the appeal at a public meeting and shall provide a final written determination by not later than 60 business days after receipt of the applicant’s written appeal. No formal notice or public hearing is required. The planning commission will not consider such an appeal unless the appeal contains allegations that the determination to deny or incorrectly approve a permit, or impose conditions on the permit, exceeded the authority granted to the city planner by this chapter.
The appeal must be filed with the City Clerk within 10 days of the final decision of the planning director.
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1. When provision of an off-street parking space
would eliminate an existing on-street parking
space
40’ liner feet
Existing Front Setback Landscaping
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studio ADU
*Current Language
(Bishop-specific, not required by the State):
No parking shall be required for a studio
accessory dwelling unit that does not have a
separate bedroom.
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Studio ADU Parking Exception 2
2. When provision of an off-street
parking space would require removal of
a tree with a diameter at breast height
(DBH) of six (6) inch or greater
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Studio ADU Parking Exception 3
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RESOLUTION NO. PC 2025-04
A RES<;>LUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BISHOP
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.75 OF THE BISHOP MUNICIPAL CODE (ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), INCLUDING SELECTION OFONE OF TWO ALTERNATIVES FOR SECTION 17 .75.0G0(E) -PARKING.
WHEREAS, State law requires cities to adopt local ordinances that are consistent with, California Government Code Sections 65852.2, 65852.22, and related provisions governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs); and WHEREAS, State laws taking effect January 1, 2023, January 1, 2024, ar:id January 1, 2025 further restrict local authority to regulate AD Us, require specific timelines for ministerial review, modify impact fee requirements, specify utility connection rules, authorize additional heightallowances, direct replacement of_certain demolished housing, and remove owner-occupancy requirements; and
WHEREAS, tne City's existing ADU ordinance is no lor:igerconsistent with·State law; and WHEREAS, in order to maintain local control while-complying with State mandates, City ' '
staff prepared a comprehensive repeal and replacement of Chapter 17. 75 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units), which is attached to this Resolution as Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 25, 2025, at which time staff presented the updated ordinance, the Commission received public comment, and the Commission corisidered the ordinance language and applicable State requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed ordinance is consistent with the Bishop General Plan, implements State housing law, and provides clear development standards for the creation of ADUs and JADUs; and
WHEREAS, the ordina'nce is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQAGuideUnes Sections 15282(h) ialnd 15303 because it implements Statemandated ADU regulations and does not authorize development beyond what State law requires.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT'RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Bishop hereby recommends thatthe City Council adopt an ordinance'repealing and replacing - Chapter 17. 75 ofthe Bishop Municipal Code in its entirety, per Attachment A, with the following alternative for Section 17.75.060(E) -Parking:
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17. 75.060(E)
2. "Parking hardship exception may be granted for AD Us when the provision of an off-street parking space would eliminate an existing on-street parking space, require the removal of a tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of six (6) inches or greater, or when the addition of an off-street parking space would result in a driveway width exceeding 24 feet."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission finds the ordinance attached as Exhibit A to be consistent with State law and recommends its adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of November 2025.
Erik Leitch
ATTEST: Pam Foster, Planning Director
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF INYO
CITY OF BISHOP
I, Robin Picken, City Clerk for the City of Bishop, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the Planning Commission of said City of Bishop is five (5); that the foregoing Resolution No. PC 2025-04 was duly passed and adopted by said Planning Commission; approved and signed by the Planning Commission Chair of said City; and attested by the Planning Director of said City, all at a regular meeting of said Planning Commission, held on November 25, 2025, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following roll call vote.
AYES: Bhakta, Stroud, Leitch
ABSENT: Lind
NOES: Lew
DISQUALIFIED: None
WITNESS, my hand and the seal of the City of Bishop this 26th day of November, 2025.
Robin Picken, City Clerk
CITY OF BISHOP
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CITY OF BISHOP
377 West Line Street - Bishop, California 93514
P. O. Box 1236 - Bishop, California 93515
City Hall 760-873-5863 Public Works 760-873-8458
Fax 760-873-4873
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bishop City Council will conduct a public hearing and first reading of proposed updates to Chapter 17.75 – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, located at 301 West Line Street, Bishop, CA.
In response to recent changes in State law regarding ADUs and to support the growing role of this housing type, the City is required to update its local ordinance to ensure compliance with new State legislation.
Public comments may be made:
1. In person: Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration (or complete a speaker card prior to the meeting). Comments for all agenda items are limited to a speaking time of three minutes unless modified by the Mayor.
2. In writing: Written comments may be submitted electronically at http://bishopca.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=8 by using "eComment" feature. eComments close at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may also hand deliver public comments to the City drop/payment box located at the Church Street entrance to City Hall on or before the deadline noted above. All written public comments received before the above-noted time will be distributed to the Council for their review and consideration prior to the meeting. All written public comments received after that time will be provided to the Council at the earliest possible time.
Please note that written public comments received will not be read aloud at the meeting.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to issues raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Bishop at or before the public hearing.
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.
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]. 161
Agenda Item: 12.A
Date of Meeting: January 12, 2026
Department: Planning
To: City Council
From: Ana Budnyk
Subject: Planning Commission - Screening Committee Recommended Appointment
Prepared On: December 24, 2025
Attachments: Statement of Interest from Meghan Fuchs
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
Pursuant to the City Council Standards and Procedures Manual Section 5. Procedures for Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees, the City initiated a recruitment process that included:
Public advertisement of the vacancies
Direct notification to City Council Members
Encouragement for both incumbents and new applicants to apply Applicants residing within the City limits
Submission of completed and timely applications to the City Clerk All appointees must not be current City employees or serving on any other City board, committee, or commission, unless otherwise permitted by statute. The standard term of service for Planning Commissioners is four years, unless filling an unexpired vacancy.
Recruitment & Interview Process
The City received a total of four applications and the Screening Committee conducted interviews with four candidates on Friday, December 19, 2025.
The Screening Committee was composed of the following individuals:
Dennis Freundt, Mayor Pro Tem
Karen Kong, Council Member
Pam Foster, City Administrator
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Ana Budnyk, Principal Planner
The Screening Committee evaluates candidates based on several factors, including:
Commitment to public service
Availability to attend regular and special meetings
Qualifications and relevant experience
Attendance record of incumbents (when applicable)
Analysis/Discussion:
After the conclusion of interviews held on Friday, December 19, 2025, the Screening Committee announced their decision to nominate Meghan Fuchs to the City Council to fill the scheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission.
There are three Planning Commissioners whose terms expire in 2026—in January, June, and November. To streamline the interview and appointment process, staff recommends aligning these terms so that all three Commissioners share a single expiration date of March 25, 2030.
Budget Impacts:
There are no budget impacts. The City has an approved budget to pay each of the five Planning Commissioners $50.00 per calendar month in which a commission meeting is held and attended pursuant to Bishop Municipal Code Section 2.24.040 - Compensation.
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to appoint Meghan Fuchs to a four-year term ending March 25, 2030, on the Planning Commission.
Approved By: Ana Budnyk 1/8/2026
Approved By: Pam Foster 1/8/2026
Approved By: Ethan Aukee 1/8/2026
Approved By: Dean Pucci 1/8/2026
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Agenda Item: 12.B
Date of Meeting: January 12, 2026
Department: Public Works
To: City Council
From: Nora Gamino
Subject: ORDINANCE - Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 13.06 Relating to Cross-Connection Control
Prepared On: January 6, 2026
Attachments: Ordinance No. XXX Update to Title 13 Cross-Connection Control
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
The City of Bishop owns and operates a public water system regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (DDW). As part of this responsibility, the City is required to protect the public water supply from contamination or pollution caused by actual or potential cross-connections between the potable water system and non-potable or auxiliary water sources.
The City’s existing Cross-Connection Control regulations were originally adopted under former Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. Effective July 1, 2024, the State repealed former Title 17, Sections 7583 through 7605, and implemented the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), which now establishes mandatory statewide requirements for crossconnection control programs.
Although the City previously updated portions of Title 13, the existing Chapter 13.06 no longer reflects the current State regulatory framework or clearly aligns local code authority with CCCPH requirements. As a result, a comprehensive repeal and replacement of Chapter 13.06 is necessary to modernize the City’s ordinance, clarify customer responsibilities, and ensure continued compliance with State drinking water regulations.
Analysis/Discussion:
The proposed ordinance repeals and replaces Chapter 13.06 of Title 13 in its entirety and establishes a modern, enforceable framework for cross-connection control that is consistent with current State requirements.
Adoption of this ordinance is required to maintain compliance with State drinking water regulations. The Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) establishes mandatory statewide requirements for all public water systems in California, and the City is required to 165
maintain enforceable local authority to implement and enforce these requirements. Failure to align the City’s municipal code with current State standards could result in regulatory findings or enforcement actions by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.
The ordinance is intentionally structured to:
Establish clear legal authority for the City to require backflow protection, conduct inspections, and enforce compliance;
Clearly define customer responsibilities, including installation, maintenance, testing, access, and cost responsibility; and
Avoid over-prescribing operational details that are more appropriately addressed through administrative procedures and standard operating practices.
Rather than embedding technical or procedural requirements in municipal code, the ordinance refers to the standards set by the CCCPH and authorizes the Public Works Director to adopt and maintain standard operating procedures to implement the Cross-Connection Control Program. This approach ensures regulatory compliance while allowing the City flexibility to adapt procedures over time without requiring frequent code amendments.
The ordinance also strengthens enforcement authority by explicitly authorizing corrective actions, service discontinuance when necessary to protect public health, cost recovery for enforcement actions, and a clear appeals process. A defined administrative appeal pathway is included within the ordinance itself, eliminating the need for a separate City appeals policy and addressing due-process considerations.
Overall, the proposed ordinance modernizes the City’s Cross-Connection Control regulations, aligns local code with State standards, and provides a clear and defensible framework appropriate for a small municipal water system.
The ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it consists of organizational and administrative actions that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Budget Impacts:
There are no direct budget impacts associated with adoption of this ordinance. The updated framework is expected to improve administrative efficiency by clarifying authority and responsibilities and by separating operational procedures from municipal code.
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
Council consideration to introduce, by title only, an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter
13.06 of Title 13 of the Bishop Municipal Code relating to Cross-Connection Control.
Approved By: Ethan Aukee 1/6/2026
Approved By: Pam Foster 1/7/2026
Approved By:
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ORDINANCE NO. ___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE CITY OF BISHOP CODE OF ORDINANCES, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 13.06 RELATING TO
CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
WHEREAS, the City of Bishop is responsible for providing for the health, safety, and welfare of its residents and for protecting the quality and reliability of the public drinking water supply; and
WHEREAS, under Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, cities may make and enforce within their limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bishop owns and operates a public water system regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, and is required to protect that system from contamination or pollution caused by actual or potential crossconnections; and WHEREAS, the City previously adopted Chapter 13.06 of Title 13 of the Bishop Municipal Code to regulate cross-connection control based on former Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2024, the State Water Resources Control Board repealed former Title 17, Sections 7583 through 7605, and implemented the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), which establishes mandatory statewide requirements for cross-connection control programs; and
WHEREAS, the City must update its municipal code to ensure consistency with current State requirements, including the CCCPH, and to provide clear legal authority for enforcement of cross-connection control requirements applicable to water system customers; and
WHEREAS, repealing and replacing Chapter 13.06 of the Bishop Municipal Code will clarify customer responsibilities, establish enforcement authority, and support continued compliance with State drinking water regulations; and
WHEREAS, adoption of this ordinance is necessary to protect public health, maintain water system integrity, and ensure the City’s ability to continue providing safe and reliable potable water service; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.), the City of Bishop has determined that this ordinance is not a project under CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA 168
Guidelines, as it consists of organizational and administrative actions that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BISHOP DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and incorporated into this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Chapter 13.06 of Title 13 of the City of Bishop Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
Chapter 13.06
CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
13.06.010 – Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the City of Bishop public water system from contamination and pollution caused by actual or potential cross-connections. The City shall administer a Cross-Connection Control Program in accordance with the CrossConnection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), June 2025 edition, as amended or superseded. This chapter establishes the authority of the City to regulate crossconnections, require appropriate backflow protection, and enforce compliance in order to protect the potable water supply.
13.06.020 – Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply. Terms not defined in this section shall have the meanings set forth in the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), June 2025 edition, as amended or superseded.
A. Backflow Prevention Assembly (BPA) - An assembly, device, or method approved for the prevention of backflow, including reduced-pressure principle assemblies (RP), double check valve assemblies (DC), and other assemblies recognized by the CCCPH.
B. CCCPH - The Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, June 2025 edition, as amended or superseded.
C. Cross-Connection - Any physical or potential connection between the public water system and a source or system that could introduce contamination or pollution into the public water system.
D. Customer - Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, public agency, or other entity supplied water by the City’s public water system, including the owner or occupant of property served by the system.
E. Program Coordinator - The individual designated by the Public Works Director to administer and enforce the City’s Cross-Connection Control Program. 169
F. Public Water System - The City of Bishop public water system, as regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.
13.06.030 – Authority and Administration
A. The Public Works Department shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
B. The Public Works Director, or designee, is authorized to establish, implement, and administer a Cross-Connection Control Program consistent with this chapter and the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH), as amended.
C. The Public Works Director is authorized to adopt and maintain written policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures necessary to implement this chapter and ensure compliance with applicable State requirements.
D. The City is authorized to conduct inspections, hazard assessments, investigations, and other actions necessary to identify and control actual or potential crossconnections, and to require the installation, testing, maintenance, repair, or replacement of backflow protection as necessary to protect the public water system.
E. Authorized City representatives may enter upon customer premises at reasonable times for purposes of administering and enforcing this chapter. When practicable, advance notice shall be provided. Refusal of access may constitute a violation of this chapter.
13.06.040 – Customer Responsibilities
A. Customers shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and shall take all necessary actions to prevent actual or potential cross-connections on their premises.
B. Customers shall install, operate, maintain, repair, and replace required backflow prevention assemblies or containment air gaps at their own expense, as directed by the City, and in accordance with applicable State requirements and City standards.
C. Customers shall ensure that required backflow protection remains accessible for inspection, testing, and maintenance and shall not enclose, bury, bypass, disable, remove, or otherwise tamper with any required backflow prevention assembly or containment air gap.
D. Customers shall allow authorized City representatives access to their premises at reasonable times for purposes of inspection, hazard assessment, testing, enforcement, or investigation related to cross-connection control.
E. Customers shall promptly notify the City of any change in water use, plumbing configuration, fire protection systems, irrigation systems, auxiliary water supplies, or other conditions that may affect the degree of hazard or cross-connection risk.
F. All costs associated with compliance with this chapter, including but not limited to installation, testing, maintenance, repair, replacement, and enforcement, shall be the responsibility of the customer, unless otherwise determined by the City.
G. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section may constitute a violation of this chapter and may result in enforcement action, including discontinuance of water service in accordance with this chapter.
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13.06.050 – Backflow Protection Requirements
A. Backflow protection required under this chapter shall be commensurate with the degree of hazard posed by the customer’s premises, as determined by the City in accordance with applicable State requirements.
B. The City may require containment backflow protection at the service connection whenever an actual or potential cross-connection exists, or when the City determines that the degree of hazard warrants such protection.
C. Premises determined by the City to present a high hazard to the public water system shall be required to install a reduced-pressure principle backflow prevention assembly (RP) or an approved air gap, as directed by the City.
D. The presence of an auxiliary water supply or access to an unapproved water source shall constitute a high-hazard condition requiring containment backflow protection.
E. Fire sprinkler and fire protection systems connected to the public water system shall be protected in accordance with applicable State requirements.
F. The City may require modification, replacement, or upgrading of existing backflow protection when necessary to address changes in use, degree of hazard, or State requirements.
G. Failure to install or maintain required backflow protection shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
13.06.060 – Testing and Maintenance
A. All backflow prevention assemblies required under this chapter shall be tested, maintained, and kept in proper working condition in accordance with applicable State requirements and City standards.
B. Required testing shall be performed by individuals or entities approved by the City and possessing qualifications consistent with applicable State requirements.
C. Backflow prevention assemblies that fail a required test or are found to be defective shall be promptly repaired, replaced, or removed from service, as directed by the City, and shall be retested as required to verify proper operation.
D. Customers shall ensure that required backflow protection remains accessible and operable at all times and shall take corrective action when notified by the City of deficiencies.
E. Failure to test, maintain, repair, or replace required backflow protection in accordance with this section may constitute a violation of this chapter.
13.06.070 – Enforcement
A. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any customer to fail to comply with the requirements of this chapter, including but not limited to failure to install, test, maintain, repair, or replace required backflow protection; failure to provide access for inspection or testing; or bypassing, disabling, removing, or tampering with required backflow protection.
B. Upon determination of a violation, the City may require corrective action and may issue notices, orders, or other enforcement actions as necessary to achieve compliance.
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C. If a customer fails to correct a violation after notice, or if the City determines that an actual or potential cross-connection presents a threat to the public water system, the City may pursue enforcement actions, including water service termination in accordance with Section 13.06.080.
D. In exercising enforcement authority under this section, the City may consider the nature of the violation, the degree of hazard, and whether the affected premises constitute a critical facility or provide essential services, and may allow reasonable interim measures or compliance timelines when consistent with protection of the public water system.
E. Enforcement actions taken pursuant to this chapter are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedies available to the City under applicable law.
F. The City may recover costs incurred in enforcing this chapter in accordance with applicable provisions of this code.
13.06.080 – Water Service Termination
A. General. If a customer fails to take corrective action, neglects to test and certify their backflow prevention device as required by Section 13.06.060 or presents a clear and immediate hazard to the potable water supply that cannot be immediately abated, the Public Works Director will initiate procedures to discontinue water service.
B. Basis for Termination. Conditions on water use that create a basis for water service termination shall include the following:
1. Refusal to install a required backflow prevention device;
2. Refusal to test a backflow prevention device;
3. Refusal to repair a faulty backflow prevention device;
4. Refusal to replace a faulty backflow prevention device;
5. Direct or indirect connection between the public water system and a sewer line;
6. Unprotected direct or indirect connection between the public water system and a system or equipment containing contaminants;
7. Unprotected direct or indirect connection between the public water system and an auxiliary water system; or
8. A situation which presents an immediate health hazard to the public water system.
C. Water Service Termination Procedures.
1. For conditions 1, 2, 3 or 4 of subsection (B) of this section, the Public Works Director is authorized to terminate service to a customer’s premises after two written mailed notices have been sent specifying the corrective action needed and the time period in which it must be done. If no action is taken within the allowed time period and no appeal is filed in accordance with Section 13.06.090 (Appeals), the water service may be terminated.
2. For conditions 5, 6, 7 or 8 of subsection (B) of this section, the Public Works Director shall make a reasonable effort through a door tag and on-site visit to advise the customers that, because of the potential harm to the public, the City is terminating the water service immediately and locking the service valve. The decision of the Public Works Director pursuant to this subsection (C)(2) may be 172
appealed in accordance with Section 13.06.090; however, the water service shall not be reestablished while the appeal is pending.
3. The City shall restore the water service if the City Administrator grants the appeal pursuant to Section 13.06.090, or if the customer takes action to remediate the condition and the Public Works Director approves the corrective action.
13.06.090 – Appeals
A. Any customer aggrieved by a determination, requirement, or enforcement action made pursuant to this chapter may file a written appeal with the Public Works Director within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the notice or action being appealed.
B. The Public Works Director shall review the appeal and issue a written decision. The decision of the Public Works Director may be appealed to the City Administrator by filing a written appeal within ten (10) calendar days of the Director’s decision. The decision of the City Administrator shall be final.
C. The filing of an appeal shall not stay enforcement of this chapter unless the City Administrator determines that a stay is appropriate and that the public water system will remain adequately protected during the pendency of the appeal.
SECTION 3. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION. Adoption of this ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s environmental procedures, and has been found to be not a project under Section 15378 (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 4. INCONSISTENCIES. Any provision of the Bishop Code of Ordinances or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and/or further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to affect the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or clauses or applications of this ordinance which can be implemented without the invalid provision, clause or application; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect commencing thirty (30) days after its final adoption and a summary hereof shall be published once within fifteen (15) days in The Inyo Register, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the County of Inyo and circulated in the City of Bishop and hereby designated for that purpose by the City Council.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the manner and form provided by law in The Inyo Register, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Bishop, State of California, which said newspaper is hereby designated for that purpose. 173
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____, 2026. ____________________________
Stephen Muchovej, Mayor
ATTEST: __________________________
Robin Picken, City Clerk
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Agenda Item: 12.C
Date of Meeting: January 12, 2026
Department: Fire
To: City Council
From: Ethan Aukee
Subject: Fire Department Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Proposal Prepared On: January 5, 2026
Attachments: Fire Department Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Proposal
STAFF REPORT
Background/History:
City staff typically present a city-wide, mid-year budget adjustment proposal for City Council review following the conclusion of December. However, based on the time sensitivity of certain department objectives, and the need to concurrently present an adjustment proposal to the Rural Fire Protection District, staff decided to present the mid-year budget adjustment proposal for the Fire Department prior to the adjustment proposal for the remaining City departments.
If the budget adjustment proposal is approved, the Fire Department will proceed in hiring one additional full-time employee and will purchase two significant improved pieces of equipment.
One of the pieces of equipment is a used Pumper Tender Apparatus being marketed at a discount compared to perceived value of the equipment, the potential to purchase this piece of equipment is one of the drivers in expediting the mid-year budget adjustment proposal for the Fire Department.
A third-party auditor advised that it is critical for Bishop Fire Department to increase its paid staffing and upgrade its existing equipment. The proposed adjustment would allow for the Fire Department to address critical needs and adhere to the critical indicator received from the independent auditor.
Staff spent months discussing the scope of the proposed change to the Fire Department. One can review page 8 of the City's Financial Statements for June 30, 2025, to see that one of management's key focuses this fiscal year is on service expansion and strengthening public services, with specifics on a change to the operations of the Fire Department. When determining the scope of department change and budget adjustment, topics included:
The type of full-time position to provide the most value to the department and more importantly, the public and their property.
The equipment to be upgraded that will improve the effectiveness of service to the public, while attempting to prioritize replacement for the oldest, or most faulty, existing 175
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How to address the critical needs of increased staffing and upgraded equipment, while adhering to financial constraints and considering future financial positioning.
Staff are confident that the proposed budget adjustment outlines a carefully conceived scope of department change that will maximize positive public impact, address critical department needs, and will be conducted in a fiscally responsible manner.
Analysis/Discussion:
Attached is a copy of a line-item worksheet used to analyze current trends and log adjusted budget figures to include for the budget adjustment proposal. The attachment includes only City Fire Department expense accounts and the YTD figure listed does not represent YTD at 12/31/2025. The spreadsheet was generated prior to the end of December, and analysis was completed by real-time review of the City's ERP system. The only City Fire Department revenue account to be materially modified following mid-year analysis is strike team revenue, which will be increased $110,000, in alignment with the increase in strike team pay expense in the amount of $100,000 within the attached proposal. The revenue adjustment will be presented for review and consideration at a later date.
Four material changes dictate the increased spending within the City Fire Department budget adjustment proposal. These changes are:
1. Hiring of a full-time Deputy Fire Chief. The cost to the City in FY 25-26 would total $36,843 spanning multiple personnel expense accounts. In subsequent years, the cost to the City would total $74,000-$94,000. The total is dependent upon the scope of enrollment in City provided benefits and is subject to year over year cost escalations such as COLA and health insurance premium increases.
2. Increase in strike team pay budgeted expense. The $100,000 adjustment is being proposed to account for actual strike team wages paid through December 2025 and to budget for a conservative amount of additional spending. This increased expense is offset by increased strike team revenue, as all strike team pay is submitted for reimbursement.
3. Purchase of a used Pumper Tender Apparatus. An adjustment to capital equipment expense is proposed and includes $310,000 for 50% of the cost of the apparatus, along with $27,125 for 50% of estimated taxes owed on the purchase.
4. Purchase of an air compressor to fill SCBAs. Based on a professional technician's evaluation, the current compressor unit is in poor repair and could permanently fail at any time. This equipment failure would result in significant operational/preparedness challenges. An adjustment to capital equipment expense is being proposed in the amount of $59,500 for 50% of the cost of the air compressor replacement.
Budget Impacts:
The impacts on the FY 2025-26 budget are outlined in the attached worksheet. If the proposal is approved, the "YTD Budget" figures would be changed to the "Adjusted Budget" figures.
The budgets for subsequent years would be impacted by the continued employment of a Deputy Fire Chief.
An implicit budgetary impact of the changes being proposed is increased revenue from fire prevention activities conducted by the Deputy Fire Chief, as well as increased revenue from strike team deployments while ensuring no decrease in Fire Department services within the 176
department's sphere of influence during deployments.
Legal Review:
City Attorney Pucci has reviewed this item and finds that the recommended action complies with the law.
Recommended Action:
City Council consideration to approve the Fire Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment proposal as presented and authorize the Fire Chief to hire a full-time Deputy Fire Chief.
Approved By: Ethan Aukee 1/6/2026
Approved By: Pam Foster 1/7/2026
Approved By:
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Account Number Account Title YTD Actual YTD Budget Variance Actual % to Budget Adjusted Budget Amount of Change Notes Fire Department001-021-51001 Full Time Salaries 67,679.01$ 157,892.09$ 90,213.08$ 42.86% 175,000.00$ 17,107.91$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief 001-021-51002 Part Time Salaries 1,947.63$ 33,342.50$ 31,394.87$ 5.84% 9,342.50$ (24,000.00)$ Removal of PT Asst. Fire Chief001-021-51003 Strike Team Pay 85,667.03$ -$ (85,667.03)$ 0.00% 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ Increased based on actual and added additional based on anticipated spending. Revenue increase to offset +10%.
001-021-51004 Overtime Wages 2,829.30$ 7,000.00$ 4,170.70$ 40.42% 7,000.00$ -$ 001-021-51006 Vision Insurance 124.49$ 304.00$ 179.51$ 40.95% 344.00$ 40.00$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief 001-021-51007 Health Insurance 21,311.04$ 58,202.00$ 36,890.96$ 36.62% 56,000.00$ (2,202.00)$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief001-021-51008 Dental Insurance 1,362.00$ 3,208.00$ 1,846.00$ 42.46% 3,658.00$ 450.00$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief001-021-51009 City Fire Callouts 24,585.37$ 50,000.00$ 25,414.63$ 49.17% 50,000.00$ -$ 001-021-51010 Worker's Compensation 14,489.71$ 14,561.22$ 71.51$ 99.51% 14,489.71$ (71.51)$ 001-021-51011 Medicare Tax 2,767.22$ 3,525.00$ 757.78$ 78.50% 5,171.14$ 1,646.14$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief 001-021-51017 PARS-ARS 1,069.49$ 1,175.00$ 105.51$ 91.02% 2,151.12$ 976.12$ 001-021-51018 Duty Time 1,293.80$ 3,000.00$ 1,706.20$ 43.13% 3,400.00$ 400.00$ 001-021-51024 Deferred Compensation 23.42$ 2,283.59$ 2,260.17$ 1.03% 1,000.00$ (1,283.59)$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief001-021-51025 Retiree Health Insurance 6,003.49$ 16,000.00$ 9,996.51$ 37.52% 12,000.00$ (4,000.00)$ 001-021-51027 PERS EE/ER 10,217.36$ 19,183.58$ 8,966.22$ 53.26% 26,000.00$ 6,816.42$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief 001-021-51029 PERS LS UAL 6,302.62$ 6,318.00$ 15.38$ 99.76% 6,302.62$ (15.38)$ 001-021-51041 Fireman's Life Insurance 2,426.37$ 4,000.00$ 1,573.63$ 60.66% 4,600.00$ 600.00$ 001-021-51042 Unemployment Insurance -$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 0.00% 500.00$ -$ 001-021-51043 Disability & Life Insurance 417.42$ 888.00$ 470.58$ 47.01% 1,150.00$ 262.00$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief 001-021-51046 OPEB 6,791.41$ 15,060.00$ 8,268.59$ 45.10% 17,400.00$ 2,340.00$ Addition of 5 months of Deputy Fire Chief001-021-52006 Recruitment -$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 0.00% 1,500.00$ -$ 001-021-52009 Training 479.14$ 15,000.00$ 14,520.86$ 3.19% 15,000.00$ -$ 001-021-52010 Utilities 5,650.06$ 16,000.00$ 10,349.94$ 35.31% 16,000.00$ -$ 001-021-52011 Advertising & Printing -$ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 0.00% 1,200.00$ -$ 001-021-52012 Office Supplies & Postage 44.64$ 600.00$ 555.36$ 7.44% 600.00$ -$ 001-021-52013 Communications 4,854.56$ 12,000.00 $ 7,145.44$ 40.45% 12,000.00$ -$ 001-021-52014 Meetings & Travel 1,753.61$ 9,000.00$ 7,246.39$ 19.48% 7,000.00$ (2,000.00)$ 001-021-52015 Professional Services 13,034.06$ 35,000.00$ 21,965.94$ 37.24% 35,000.00$ -$ 001-021-52017 Waste Fees 880.13$ 3,000.00$ 2,119.87$ 29.34% 2,500.00$ (500.00)$ 001-021-52018 Special Department Supplies 22,582.77$ 75,000.00$ 52,417.23$ 30.11% 80,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 001-021-52019 Misc. Dues & Subscriptions -$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 0.00% 1,500.00$ (1,500.00)$ 001-021-52024 Property Taxes -$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 0.00% -$ (1,000.00)$ 001-021-52045 IT 2,636.14$ 8,000.00$ 5,363.86$ 32.95% 8,000.00$ -$ 001-021-53020 Vehicle Operation 10,365.71$ 33,000.00$ 22,634.29$ 31.41% 30,000.00$ (3,000.00)$ 001-021-53022 Office Equipment Operation 307.46$ 1,000.00$ 692.54$ 30.75% 1,000.00$ -$ 001-021-54023 Building Operation 32.60$ 3,500.00$ 3,467.40$ 0.93% 2,500.00$ (1,000.00)$ 001-021-55024 Rentals -$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 0.00% 2,000.00$ -$ 001-021-55101 Refunds -$ 200.00$ 200.00$ 0.00% 200.00$ -$ 001-021-56028 Capital Equipment -$ 75,000.00$ 75,000.00$ 0.00% 396,625.00$ 321,625.00$ $310k for 50% of Pumper Tender. $27,125 for estimated sales tax on City portion of Pumper Tender. $59,500 for 50% of air compressor replacement for SCBAs.
319,929.06$ 691,442.98$ 371,513.92$ 46.27% 1,108,134.09$ 416,691.11$ 178