Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) Joint Powers Authority - August 26, 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 Regular Meeting of June 24, 2026
1. Item 4.1 - ESCOG 6.24.2026 DRAFT Meeting Minutes.pdf
5. POLICY MATTERS
5.1 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Between ESCOG and Kenneth Etzel for the Provision of Regional Recreation Coordination Services to extend the term and increase total compensation.
1. Item 5.1 - Staff Report_Amend No Ken Etzel_Term ext rev'd by coco.pdf
2. Item 5.1 - Att. A Amendment No 1_KenEtzel_term amendment rev'd by coco.pdf
3. Item 5.1 - Att. B ESCOG.Etzel Personal Services Contract_FINAL (2)- signed.pdf
5.2 Approve Sierra Jobs First No-Cost Extension Program between the Sierra Business Council and the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments for Sierra Jobs First Catalyst Funding Awards and Authorize the Executive Director to Negotiate
1. Item 5.2 - Staff Report_SJF Extension rev'd by coco.pdf and Execute the Amended Agreements:
a) Subaward Agreement No. SBC-2025202 “Business Resource Center Catalyst Program” b) Subaward Agreement No. SBC-2025203 “Chipmunk Canyon Existing Conditions Analysis” c) Subaward Agreement No. SBC2025204 “Eastern Sierra Regional Collaborative Capacity Incubator”
5.3 Receive a Presentation from Lindsay Gucker, Plena Planning, and Provide Direction on the Sierra Jobs First Eastern Sierra Agriculture Activation Plan
1. Item 5.3 - ESCOG Board Presentation_Eastern Sierra Agriculture Activation Plan.pdf
5.4 Receive Presentation from Tim Bevin, Alta Planning + Design, and Provide Direction on the Sierra Jobs First Chipmunk Canyon Existing Conditions Analysis
1. Item 5.4 - 260826_ChipmunkCanyon_ESCOGBoard.pdf
5.5 Receive a Presentation from Seana Doherty, Agnew::Beck Consulting and Provide Direction on the Eastern Sierra Collaborative and ESCOG Strategic Planning Framework
1. Item 5.5 - Agnew Beck Updated slide deck.pdf
5.6 Receive a Presentation on the Eastern Sierra Wildfire Alliance Application Process for the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Landscape Grant Program
1. Item 5.6 - ESWA_SNC presentation staff report.pdf
2. Item 5.6 - ESWA Board meeting attachments.pdf
3. Item 5.6 - ESWA_SNC presentation_UPDATED.pdf
5.7 Receive ESCOG Staff Update Reports
1. ESCOG Executive Director
1. Item 5.7.1 - Staff Report exec dir report AUG.pdf
2. ESCOG Wildfire Coordinator
1. Item 5.7.2 - 2026_08_26 KP.pdf
3. ESCOG Recreation Coordinator
1. Itme 5.7.3 - Staff Report rec coordinator report 19 August 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 regularly meeting.