Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Joint Powers Authority - October 22, 2025
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 August 27, 2025
1. Item 4.1 - 8.27.2025 ESCOG DRAFT minutes.pdf
4.2 Receive Inyo Mono Broadband Coordinator Report
1. Item 4.2 - ESCOG Staff Report - IMBC Update 2025 10 22.pdf
4.3 Budget Modification Request for the Inyo Mono Broadband Coalition
1. Item 4.3 - ESCOG Staff Report - IMBC Budget Modification 2025 10 22.pdf
2. Item 4.3 - IMBC Budget Modification Request 2025 10 23.pdf
3. Item 4.3 - Copy of AppA - Inyo-Mono Broadband Consortium - Requested Budget Modification - October 23 2025.pdf
4. Item 4.3 - Resolution T-17778.pdf
4.4 Receive ESCOG Wildfire Coordinator Report
1. Item 4.4 - Wildfire Corrdinator Staff Report 2025_10_22 KP.pdf
4.5 Approve Moving the December ESCOG Meeting Date to December 11, 2025
5. POLICY MATTERS
5.1 Introduce Ken Etzel, ESCOG Regional Recreation Coordinator
5.2 Receive a Presentation on the Sierra Jobs First Collaborative Post-California Jobs First Transition Process
1. Item 5.2 - Staff Report_Sierra Jobs First Transistion Process.pdf
2. Item 5.2 - SJF_TransitionFutureProcessOverview_Updated093025.docx.pdf
5.3 Authorization to Execute Documents and Agreements to Accept and Implement the $4.6 M Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG)
1. Item 5.3 - CWDG Agenda Item.pdf
2. Item 5.3 - Attachment A ESCOG CWDG Presentation 10.22.25.pdf
3. Item 5.3 - Attachment B CWDG_portal submission.pdf
4. Item 5.3 - Attachment C Financial Documents.pdf
5.4 Confirm ESCOG’s interest in supporting regional biomass utilization development as part of ESCOG’s Sustainable Recreation and Ecosystem Management Program
1. Item 5.4 ESCOG_Biomass_Staff Report 102225_sc final edits.pdf
2. Item 5.4 - ESCOG 102225 Biomass Presentation Final.pdf
5.5 Authorize Executive Director to Submit Application for Sierra Nevada Conservancy Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Funds
1. Item 5.5 - ESCOG Staff Report - SNC funds.pdf
2. Item 5.5 - SNC_RecreationTourism_GrantGuidelines-2025.pdf
5.6 Executive Director Update Report
1. Item 5.6 - Staff Report exec dir report.pdf
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 regularly scheduled meeting.