Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Joint Powers Authority - February 28, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice to the Public: This time is set aside to receive public comment on matters not calendared on the agenda. When recognized by the Chair, please state your name and address for the record and please limit your comments to three minutes. Under California law the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Board is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Board may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Board will listen to all public comment but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 14, 2023
1. Item 4.1 - ESCOG 12.14.2023 DRAFT Minutes.pdf
4.2 Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments Adopting Modifications to the Conflicts of Interest Code as Proposed by the Fair Political Practices Commission
1. Item 4.2 - 2023-02-28 Staff Report Conflict of Interest Code w FPPC Edits - round 2 revised.pdf
2. Item 4.2 - 2023-02-28 conflict of interest code redline.pdf
3. Item 4.2 - 2023-02-28 Resolution Adopting New ESCOG COI Revised.pdf
4.3 Adopt 2024 ESCOG Meeting Calendar
1. Item 4.3 - Staff Report 2024 Calendar.pdf
2. Item 4.3 - ESCOG Meeting Schedule - 2024 REVISED.pdf
4.4 Correspondence: Golden State Finance Authority Grant Advance Repayment Letter
1. Item 4.4 - Grant Advance Repayment Letter - ESCOG.pdf
5. POLICY MATTERS
5.1 Introduce Tyrone Grandstrand, Mono County Housing Opportunities Manager
5.2 Receive an Update from Rob Patterson, Mammoth Lakes Admin Services/Finance Director, on the Eastern Sierra Air Alliance
5.3 Approve the incorporation of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Project List as an Appendix to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and provide direction to determine appropriate process to incorporate specific projects within the CEDS.
1. Item 5.3 - TOML - ESCOG Staff Report - CEDS.pdf
2. Item 5.3 - Appendix D - TOML CEDS Project List (004).pdf
5.4 Receive an Update Regarding the California Jobs First from Stacy Corless, Sierra Business Council Government and Community Affairs Director and Discuss ESCOG Project Priorities for Submission for Catalyst Funding
1. Item 5.4 - Staff Report_CaJF update.pdf
5.5 Accept and File Final Buttermilk Infrastructure and Recreation Initiative Document and Discuss Future ESCOG Engagement
1. Item 5.5 - Staff Report BIRPI final.pdf
2. Item 5.5 - 240130_BIRPI_Final_lo_compressed.pdf
5.6 Approve Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments and the Whitebark Institute of Interdisciplinary Environmental Services for the Provision of National Environmental Policy Act
1. Item 5.6 - Staff Report Whitebark amendment No 2.pdf
2. Item 5.6 - Whitebark Contract Amendment No. 2_NEPA services.pdf Services for the Eastern Sierra Pace and Scale Accelerator and Discuss and Discuss Reallocation of CDFW Proposition 1 Grant Funds
5.7 Inyo Mono Broadband Consortium Activities Report Provided by Eastern Sierra Regional Broadband Coordinator Scott Armstrong
1. Item 5.7 - 2024 02 28 ESCOG Broadband Update.pdf
5.8 Executive Director Update Report
1. Item 5.8 - Staff Report exec dir report.pdf
5.9 Call for the Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
6. BOARD MEMBER/AGENCY REPORTS
Informational reports from Member Agency representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Board Member activities
7. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. ADJOURNMENT
The ESCOG will adjourn to the next regular meeting scheduled to be held on April 24, 2024.