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The Behavioral Health Advisory Board is meeting to discuss youth mental health, hear a Narcan presentation, and consider community outreach. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Continued discussion on youth mental health
• Narcan presentation/demonstration by Dr. Johnson, Public Health
• Discussion about BHAB outreach to the community
• Approve July 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Approve August 27, 2026 regular meeting agenda

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The Alpine County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026, has been canceled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no items for discussion or decision.

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The Alpine County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: receiving a report and discussing the future of the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and its activities relative to County involvement. No decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Alpine County Chamber of Commerce future and County involvement

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The Alpine County Audit and Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY2025/26 department status and financial audit plan, and to discuss changes from the preliminary to recommended budget for FY2026/27. They will also review the General Fund budget schedules and discuss a recommendation for allocating unassigned fund balance to the strategic reserve. The committee will approve meeting minutes from May 14, 2026, and review the Travel and Meal Reimbursement Policy.

• Review changes from Preliminary to Recommended Budget for FY2026/27
• General Fund review of Budget Schedules 2, 3, and 4, and discussion of allocation of unassigned fund balance to strategic reserve
• Review Travel & Meal Reimbursement Policy
• Presentation on FY 2025/26 Department Status Update and Financial Audit Plan Review
• Approve regular meeting minutes of 05/14/2026

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The Alpine County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting that consists solely of a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations, including the Deputy Sheriff's Association. No public action or discussion items are on the agenda; the meeting is expected to adjourn to the regular meeting later that morning.

• Closed session with labor negotiator under Gov't Code § 54957.6
• Negotiations with Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA)
• Negotiations with Alpine County Miscellaneous Employee Association - OE3 Local #3
• Meeting adjourns to regular meeting at 9:00 AM same day

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The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider routine consent items, including contracts and an interim sheriff appointment, and hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied conditional use permit. They will also discuss strategic planning, a volunteer award program, and receive updates from the USDA Forest Service.

• Appoint Undersheriff Taylor Green as Interim Sheriff/Coroner effective Nov. 2, 2026
• Public hearing on appeal of denied conditional use permit for 999 Kirkwood Meadows Dr, Lot 2 (APN 006-231-010)
• Approve contract with Nancy Callahan dba I.D.E.A Consulting Services for $375,000 (2026-2029), waiving bidding
• Approve lease amendment with Alpine County Office of Education for $64,800 plus utilities, not to exceed $90,000
• Approve purchase of transport van for Bear Valley Fire Department, not to exceed $61,000

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The Tri-County Technical Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting with one substantive item: a report on the 2025-2026 Kirkwood Mountain Resort employee housing. The committee will also take general public comment on non-agenda items. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• 2025-2026 Kirkwood Mountain Resort Employee Housing Report

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The Alpine County Fish and Game Commission will hold a regular meeting with reports from the warden, biologist, and economic development director. They will discuss and possibly act on several items, including fundraising and marketing, Kids Fishing Days, bylaw revisions, a donation solicitation letter, fish stocking, and mitigation of Golden Mussels. Public comment is available in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion and possible action on revisions to Alpine County Fish and Game bylaws
• Discussion and possible direction on mitigation of Golden Mussels spread
• Discussion and possible action on drafting a blanket donation solicitation letter
• Discussion and possible direction on scheduling Kids Fishing Days
• Discussion and possible action on upcoming fish stockings

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The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a denied conditional use permit for a property in Andes. The meeting also includes votes on service contracts and fee waivers for a fundraising event.

• Public hearing on appeal of denied conditional use permit no. 2026013 for 999 Kirkwood Meadows Dr
• Contract amendment with E Squared C, Inc for COOP services increasing annual cost by $675.48 to a total of $330,718.92
• New annual renewal Maintenance/Support Agreement with Megabyte Systems Inc.
• Fee waivers totaling $425 for the 2026 HermitFest Fundraising Event
• Proposed resolution recognizing August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda and three pulled items, including an IT contract amendment with E Squared C, Inc., a maintenance agreement with Megabyte Systems Inc., and authorization to join a CAJPA tort reform letter. They also adopted a resolution recognizing Child Support Awareness Month and waived fees for the HermitFest event. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $425 fee waiver for HermitFest (3-0)
• Approved Amendment IV to IT contract with E Squared C, Inc., increasing annual amount to $330,718.92 (3-0)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Megabyte Systems Inc., waiving competitive bidding (3-0)
• Authorized CEO to submit statement for CAJPA tort reform letter (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026-34 recognizing Child Support Awareness Month (3-0)

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The Local Transportation Commission will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan and its associated environmental study. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding unmet transit needs for Fiscal Year 25/26.

• Resolution adopting the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan and CEQA Initial Study/Negative Declaration
• Public Hearing Regarding Fiscal Year 25/26 Unmet Transit Needs
• Reappointment of Susan (Tink) Miller to the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council through 6/30/2029

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The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026, has been cancelled.

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The Markleeville Design Review Committee will review proposed material changes for two properties on Highway 89. The body will also discuss updates to outdoor lighting guidelines based on Darksky International principles.

• Application 2026042: Exterior improvements including windows, siding, and roofing at 14799 Hwy 89 (Markleeville General Store)
• Request for alternative siding material and color at 14811 State HWY 89 (the Deli)
• Proposed modifications to Markleeville Historic Guidelines regarding outdoor lighting
• Review of meeting minutes from April 23, 2026

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The Behavioral Health Advisory Board will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding bylaws and youth mental health. The agenda includes a presentation on International Overdose Awareness Day/Month and a discussion on board outreach.

• Bylaws update
• Youth Mental Health discussion
• International Overdose Awareness Day/Month presentation by Mel Fisk
• BHAB Outreach

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The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will vote on a proposed amendment to County Code chapters 18.08 and 18.73, affecting short‑term rental definitions, the Transient Occupancy Tax, and hosting platform requirements. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals, a public hearing on county job vacancies, and updates on the Alpine County Strategic Plan and the Ebbetts Pass road rehabilitation project. Several contracts and a purchase order will be approved, some with waivers of standard bidding procedures.

• Approve $498,880 contract with K.W. Emerson for reconstruction of Spring Cliff and Mule Ear Roads in Bear Valley
• Approve easement agreement for Liberty Utilities to install an EV charger at 99 Water St., Markleeville
• Authorize $52,000 purchase order with Desert Springs Trout Farm, LLC for fish planting services
• Approve $375,000 consulting contract with I.D.E.A Consulting Services, waiving bidding requirements
• Second reading and possible adoption of ordinance amending short‑term rental definitions and tax collection

The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance regarding Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for residential short-term rentals. They also passed a consent agenda approving several service contracts and a road reconstruction project. The Board reached a consensus to form a public ad-hoc committee for the Park Ranch property acquisition.

• Approved Ordinance No. 761-26 regarding short-term rental TOT remittance and hosting platform requirements (4-0)
• Approved $498,880 contract with K.W. Emerson for Spring Cliff and Mule Ear Roads reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved $283,260 budget certification for Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (4-0)
• Approved $52,000 purchase order with Desert Springs Trout Farm, LLC for fish planting services (4-0)
• Approved $375,000 contract with Nancy Callahan dba I.D.E.A Consulting Services (4-0)
• Approved $375,000 contract with Community Service Solutions for IHSS Quality Assurance (4-0)
• Approved $122,026 contract with California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (4-0)
• Approved easement agreement with Liberty Utilities for EV Charger installation at 99 Water St. (4-0)

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This is a procedural meeting of the Tri-County Technical Advisory Committee. The only substantive item is approval of regular meeting minutes. No other business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes (exact date not listed on agenda)

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The Alpine County Fish and Game Commission will review old business items, including approving June meeting minutes and discussing fundraising, marketing, Kids Fishing Days, a donation letter, and fish stocking. A key focus is the possible revision of the commission's bylaws. No formal actions are scheduled for new business.

• Approve minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting
• Discuss fundraising and marketing opportunities
• Discuss scheduling of Kids Fishing Days
• Consider revisions to the Fish and Game bylaws
• Discuss drafting a blanket donation solicitation letter

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This is a special meeting of the Alpine County Board of Supervisors that consists entirely of a closed session. The board will discuss public employment/appointment for the County Counsel position and hold a conference with the labor negotiator. No public action items are scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss appointment of County Counsel under Government Code section 54957
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator (County Counsel and CEO) regarding employee relations

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on July 7, 2026, with four of five supervisors present. Two closed-session items were discussed (public employment/appointment and labor negotiation), but no reportable action was taken on either. The meeting adjourned to the regular meeting later that morning.

• Closed session on County Counsel appointment: no reportable action
• Closed session on labor negotiation: no reportable action

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The Alpine County Local Transportation Commission will consider two resolutions as new business: one to adopt the final Fiscal Year 26/27 Alpine County Overall Work Program (OWP), and another to adopt the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan along with its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study/Negative Declaration. Both resolutions are presented for approval. No unfinished business or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve LTC meeting minutes of 05/19/2026 (consent agenda)
• Adopt the final Fiscal Year 26/27 Alpine County Overall Work Program (OWP)
• Adopt the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan and its CEQA Initial Study/Negative Declaration

The Local Transportation Commission approved the final Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Overall Work Program (OWP) via Resolution No. LTC2026-03, covering transportation planning activities, funding, and work elements. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting. A resolution to adopt the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan and its CEQA Initial Study/Negative Declaration was continued to allow staff to make additional updates.

• Approved FY 26/27 Overall Work Program (Resolution No. LTC2026-03) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of 05/19/2026 (5-0)
• Continued 2025 Regional Transportation Plan resolution for updates

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The Alpine County Board of Supervisors will consider approving multiple contracts, including a $375,000 consulting agreement and a $151,500 grant amendment, and will set tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes public hearings on fire protection assessment rates and a zoning change in Markleeville.

• Approve contract with Nancy Callahan dba I.D.E.A Consulting Services for $375,000
• Approve Amendment #1 to CC2023-28 for Public Defender services increasing rate to $82,000
• Adopt resolution setting County tax rates for fiscal year 2026/27
• Public hearing to set annual assessment rates for fire protection in County Service Area No. 1
• Public hearing to amend zoning for three parcels in Markleeville from PD to C and RN

The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. ORD760-26, repealing Ordinance No. 663-05 and rezoning three parcels in Markleeville from Planned Development to Commercial (APN 002-270-018) and Residential Neighborhood (APN 002-270-016, 002-260-001), including a CEQA statutory exemption. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions setting tax rates and consolidating the school district election with the statewide general election, and approved a contract appointing J. Mark Myles as County Counsel at $16,450 per month. Public hearings were held and resolutions adopted for fire/EMS assessments, Bear Valley Transfer Station rates, and solid waste disposal fees. The Board introduced an ordinance to require online hosting platforms to collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax, with adoption set for July 21, 2026.

• Adopted Ordinance No. ORD760-26 repealing Ordinance No. 663-05 and rezoning three Markleeville parcels from PD to C and RN, with CEQA exemption.
• Approved the consent agenda, including Resolution R2026-29 setting FY 2026/27 tax rates and Resolution R2026-30 consolidating the school district election with the November 3, 2026 statewide general election.
• Adopted Resolution R2026-31 setting fire/EMS assessment rates for CSA No. 1 expanded zone 1 for FY 2026/27.
• Adopted Resolution R2026-32 setting Bear Valley Transfer Station assessment rates for FY 2026/27.
• Adopted Resolution R2026-33 setting solid waste disposal fees for Bear Valley waste at Calaveras site for FY 2026/27.
• Introduced an ordinance amending short-term rental and TOT remittance rules, with adoption set for July 21, 2026.
• Approved Contract No. CC2026-39 appointing J. Mark Myles as County Counsel at $16,450 per month.
• Approved Contract No. CC2026-37 amendment adding $151,500 to the Fire Safe Council grant, extending term to October 15, 2027.

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The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to facilitate a Town Hall with U.S. Representative Tom McClintock. No other business items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Town Hall with U.S. Representative Tom McClintock

The Alpine County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on July 6, 2026, primarily to host a town hall with U.S. Representative Tom McClintock. Community members were invited to ask questions and share perspectives, but no formal action was taken. The board adjourned to the next regular meeting on July 7, 2026.

• Held town hall with Rep. McClintock (no action taken)
• Adjourned to special meeting July 7, 2026, 8:30 am
• Adjourned to regular meeting July 7, 2026, 9:00 am