Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Joint Powers Authority - April 22, 2026
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 Special Meeting of March 13, 2026
1. Item 4.1 - ESCOG 3.13.2026 Special Meeting DRAFT Minutes.pdf
5. POLICY MATTERS
5.1 Receive a Presentation from Meryl Picard, Executive Director, Eastern Sierra Business Resource Center on Sierra Jobs First Project Implementation
1. Item 5.1 - BRC 2025 Impact Statement (Presentation) (2).pdf
5.2 Receive Sierra Jobs First Project Implementation Update and Provide Direction on Board Engagement
1. Item 5.2 - Staff Report_SJF update.pdf
2. Item 5.2 - SJF Projects Update.pdf
5.3 Board Workshop on Strategic Priorities and Capacity Needs for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
1. Item 5.3 - Staff Report_Board Discussion.pdf
2. Item 5.3 - Budget capacity planning.pdf
5.4 Provide Direction to Submit Letter of Interest for Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Proposition 4 Regional Biomass Accelerator Pilot
1. Item 5.4 - Staff Report 2026_04_22 Prop 4 Biomass.pdf
2. Item 5.4 - Att A_ESCOG letter of interest biomass accelerator.pdf
3. Item 5.4 - ESCOG_Biomass_Project_Summary_and_Recommendations.pdf
5.5 Consideration of the Eastern Sierra Wildfire Alliance Memorandum of Understanding
1. Item 5.5 - Staff Report_ESWA MOU_final.pdf
2. Item 5.5 - ESWA_MOU_FOR_SIG.pdf
5.6 Receive ESCOG Staff Update Reports:
1. ESCOG Executive Director
1. Item 5.6.1 - Staff Report exec dir report.pdf
2. Item 5.6.1 - Producer Shareback Session_ Presentation.pdf
2. ESCOG Wildfire Coordinator
1. Item 5.6.2 - Staff Report _Wildfire Coordinator_KP.pdf
3. ESCOG Recreation Coordinator
1. Item 5.6.3 - Staff Report rec coordinator report 14 Apr 2026.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 regular meeting scheduled to be held on June 24, 2026.