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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF ALPINE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
REGULAR AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 9:00 AM
OPEN SESSION – 09:00 AM
Charles Dobson District 1 Board Chambers
Evan Mecak District 2 - Vice Chair Government Center
99 Water Street
Irvin Jim District 3
Markleeville, CA 96120
Terry Woodrow District 4
David Griffith District 5 - Chair
Charles J McKee Teola L Tremayne, County Clerk and
Interim County Executive Officer/ County Counsel ex-officio Clerk to the Board
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96120.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
2. OPEN SESSION - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. CORRECTIONS
The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions, which may be acted on by the
Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.
4. GENERAL NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
This portion of the meeting is an opportunity to address the Board of Supervisors on subjects relating to county
business not listed on the agenda. Although no action can be taken on matters not listed on the agenda, and may not
engage in general discussion, the Board may ask clarifying questions. Comment time per speaker is generally limited
to 3 minutes. However, the Board or Board Chair may extend or limit the number of speakers, the time allowed per
speaker, and/or the total time allotted on a subject. Persons may not cede time to another person. Persons with
disabilities impacting speaking and non-English speakers will be provided extra-time.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
These matters are expected to be routine and non-controversial and are usually approved by a single majority vote
without discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda to be discussed and considered separately. Prior
to approval of the consent agenda the chair will announce that comments or questions will be taken from members of
the public, staff or the Board on consent agenda items when the comment does not necessitate the item being
removed for separate action.
5.1. Approve regular meeting minutes of 03/03/2026. - County Clerk
5.2. Approve special meeting minutes of 03/10/2026. - County Clerk
5.3. Approve the 2025 Alpine County General Plan Report and Housing Element Annual
Progress Report, and direct staff to submit the Reports to the Office of Planning and
Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development. -
Community Development Director
5.4. Appoint Craig Morgan to the Planning Commission representing District 3 for the
unexpired term ending 06/30/2027. - County Clerk
5.5. Approve a letter to California State Parks regarding the ongoing closure of Grovers
State Park and the impact on the community - Economic Development Director
5.6. Approve a $0.06 per resident increase in Alpine County’s contribution to Mountain
Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency, effective July 1, 2026 - CEO
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
7. REGULAR AGENDA - UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. REGULAR AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS
8.1. (10:00 AM) Update from the Alpine County First 5 Executive Director Amy
Broadhurst on programs, projects and milestones relating to the Alpine County First
5 Commission - Alpine County First 5 Commission Chair
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8.2. (10:15 AM) Continued update and presentation by USDA Forest Service regarding
issues affecting Alpine County. (Ref. 04/18/2023 and continuing the second meeting
of each month). - County Clerk
8.3. Discussion and possible direction regarding a proposed "Volunteer of the Year"
award program - Economic Development Director
9. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.1. Public Employment/Appointment - Title: County Executive Officer— Government
Code section 54957 - Assistant CEO to Personnel and Risk Management
11. ADJOURN TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR WHICH THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS SITS AS OFFICERS: BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, WATER AGENCY
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Board will adjourn to the next regular meeting of April 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Alpine County Government Center,
99 Water Street, Markleeville, California.
Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk and ex officio Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors
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Item 5.1
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Teola Tremayne, County Clerk
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Michelle Minder, Deputy County Clerk
TITLE:
Approve regular meeting minutes of 03/03/2026. - County Clerk
SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
Is this item allocated in the current budget?
Is this a one-time expenditure?
Anticipated Cost Current Fiscal:
Total Anticipated Cost:
Source:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Unapproved BOS Minutes 03-03-2026
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Board of Supervisors
Minutes for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ALPINE COUNTY
Board Chambers
County Administration Building
Markleeville, CA 96120
Telephone (530T) 694-2281
ACTION MINUTES
March 3, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
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Chair Griffith called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:00 AM with Supervisors Griffith, Woodrow,
Mecak, and Dobson present. Supervisor Jim was present via teleconference.
2. OPEN SESSION - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. CORRECTIONS
Item 5.3 was amended and copies were distributed to the Board.
Item 5.4 was amended and copies were distributed to the Board.
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4. GENERAL NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alpine County Wildfire Projects Coordinator Clint Celio announced an upcoming stakeholder
assessment community workshop meeting held at Turtle Rock Park.
Arts and Culture Executive Director January Riddle provided an update on the current art exhibit
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at the library.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Dobson pulled Item 5.4 for further clarification.
Supervisor Woodrow pulled Item 5.6 for separate action.
Economic Development Director JT Chevallier pulled Item 5.8 for further discussion.
MOTION Terry Woodrow / SECOND Charles Dobson approving the Consent Agenda as
follows:
AYES: Charles Dobson, Irvin Jim, Terry Woodrow, David Griffith, Evan Mecak;
MOTION PASSED.
5.1. Regular meeting minutes of February 17, 2026. – County Clerk
5.2. Contract No. CC2026-09 Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. BHS2022-05 with Gary
Ernst for Financial Consulting Services extending the term to 12/31/2026 and adding
the amount of $20,000 to FY 25/26 and adding $15,000 for the period 7/1/26 to
12/31/26, with a new not to exceed amount of $135,000. – DIRECTOR HHS
5.3. Contract No. CC2026-10 California Mutual Aid Region IV Intra-Region Cooperative
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Agreement for Emergency Medical and Health Disaster Services for the term
03/03/2026 – 01/22/2031. – HHS Director
5.4. This item was pulled for separate action.
5.5. Reappointment of John Smith to the Alpine County Fish and Game Commission,
representing Member At-Large, for the unexpired tTerm ending 12/31/2029. – County
Clerk
5.6. This item was pulled for separate action.
5.7. Alpine County Capital Improvement Plan Policy Updates. – Community Development
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Director
5.8. This item was pulled for separate action.
ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE ACTION
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5.4. Adoption of a resolution to consolidate the Alpine County Office of Education
Measure with the Statewide Direct Primary to be held on June 2, 2026. – County
Clerk
In response to Supervisor Dobson’s inquiry regarding the purpose of the item, Alpine
County School Board Trustee Clint Celio explained that it was the process to place an
itRem on the ballot for the next upcoming election. Interim CEO/County Counsel
Charles McKee added that the Board would consolidate so that separate elections
would not be held.
MOTION Charles Dobson / SECOND Evan Mecak adopting Resolution No.
R2026-09 to consolidate the Alpine County Office of Education Measure with
the Statewide Direct Primary to be held on June 2, 2026.
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AYES: Charles Dobson, Irvin Jim, Terry Woodrow, David Griffith, Evan Mecak;
MOTION PASSED.
5.6. Approve a Letter of Support for Mokelumne Amador Calaveras (MAC) Forest
Resilience Project. – Supervisor District 4
Supervisor Woodrow requested that several additional recipients be copied on the
letter. Community Development Director Sam Booth noted a spelling error.
MOTION Terry Woodrow / SECOND Charles Dobson approving a Letter of
Support for Mokelumne Amador Calaveras (MAC) Forest Resilience Project.
AYES: Charles Dobson, Irvin Jim, Terry Woodrow, David Griffith, Evan Mecak;
MOTION PASSED.
5.8. Approve a Resolution Authorizing Alpine County to Apply for and Administer
Sierra Nevada Conservancy Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable
Outdoor Access Grant Funding for the Markleeville Disc Golf (Terrapin
Pines)/Charity Valley Trailhead Project (SNC #1917-RT). – Economic
Development Director
Economic Development Director JT Chevallier requested a revision to subsection
three to strike out the word “agreements” to ensure the grant agreement would return
to the Board for approval in compliance with procurement policy thresholds.
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MOTION Irvin Jim / SECOND Evan Mecak adopting Resolution No. R2026-10
authorizing Alpine County to Apply for and Administer Sierra Nevada
Conservancy Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access
Grant Funding for the Markleeville Disc Golf (Terrapin Pines) / Charity Valley
Trailhead Project (SNC #1917-RT), as amended.
AYES: Charles Dobson, Irvin Jim, Terry WoodTrow, David Griffith, Evan Mecak;
MOTION PASSED.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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7. REGULAR AGENDA – UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1. Request approval of a follow-up letter to Community Care Licensing Division
Deputy Director Kevin Gaines regarding the February 11, 2026, meeting with
Senator Alvarado-Gil and Assemblymember Hadwick regarding Rite of Passage
STRTP Group homes in Alpine County. – Supervisor District 5
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Chair Griffith acknowledged that the Board of Supervisors’ return address was not
included in the letter.
MOTION Evan Mecak / SECOND Charles Dobson approving a follow-up letter to
Community Licensing Division Deputy Director Kevin Gaines regarding the
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February 11, 2026, meeting with Senator Alvarado-Gil and Assemblymember
Hadwick regarding the Rite of Passage STRTP Group homes in Alpine County,
as corrected.
AYES: Charles Dobson, Irvin Jim, Terry Woodrow, David Griffith, Evan Mecak;
MOTION PASSED.
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8.1. Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Alpine County Annual
Financial Statements Audit Report and Single Audit. The presentation will
be led by Anthony Gonzales, CPA, Audit Manager at Price, Paige &
Company. – Director of Finance
Price, Paige & Company CPA Audit Manager Anthony Gonzales gave a
presentation regarding the annual financial statements and the single audit
report.
8.2. Discussion and possible direction regarding the 2021-2026 Alpine County
Strategic Plan Update. – Economic Development Director
Economic Development Director and Public Information Officer JT Chevallier
gave a presentation regarding the achievements and deficiencies of the 2021-
2026 Strategic Plan as well as discussion about updating the strategic plan.
8.3. Request approval of a letter to Caltrans District 9 and District 10 Directors
requesting the opening of Highway 89 Monitor Pass between winter
storms. – District 5 Supervisor
The Board’s consensus was to pull the item and return it as a future agenda
item after further coordination and key stakeholder input.
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9. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS
The Board of Supervisors gave an update regarding county business, meetings attended
related to appointed commissions and committees and upcoming events.
10. CLOSED SESSION
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10.1. Public Employment/Appointment – Title: County Executive Officer –
Government Code section 54957. – Assistant CEO to Personnel and Risk
Management
No reportable action was taken.
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10.2. Public Employment/Appointment – Title: County Counsel – Government
Code section 54957. – Assistant CEO to Personnel and Risk Management
No reportable action was taken.
10.3. Conference With ALabor Negotiator – (GC§ § 54954.5 And 54957.6) Agency
Designated Representatives: Jack Hughes Alpine County Lead
Negotiator; Employee Organization; Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA). –
Assistant CAO to Personnel and Risk
No reportable action was taken.
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11. ADJOURN TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR WHICH THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS SITS AS OFFICERS: BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, WATER AGENCY
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
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The Board adjourned to the special meeting of March 10, 2026, and then to the next
regular meeting of March 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Alpine County Government Center, 99
Water Street, Markleeville, California.
ATTEST: David Griffith, Chair, Board of Supervisors
County of Alpine, State of California
Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk & ex officio
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Michelle Minder, Deputy County Clerk
*A complete audio/video recording of this meeting is available on the County website*
www.alpinecountyca.gov
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Item 5.2
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Teola Tremayne, County Clerk
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Michelle Minder, Deputy County Clerk
TITLE:
Approve special meeting minutes of 03/10/2026. - County Clerk
SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
Is this item allocated in the current budget?
Is this a one-time expenditure?
Anticipated Cost Current Fiscal:
Total Anticipated Cost:
Source:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Unapproved BOS Special Meeting Minutes 03-10-2026
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ALPINE COUNTY
Board Chambers
County Administration Building
Markleeville, CA 96120
Telephone (530) 694-2281
MINUTES
March 10, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
Chair Griffith called the Special Meeting to order at 9:33 AM. Supervisors Griffith, Mecak,
Dobson, and Woodrow were present; Supervisor Jim was absent.
2. CLOSED SESSION
2.1. Public Employment/Appointment – Title: County Executive Officer –
Government Code section 54957. – Assistant CEO to Personnel and Risk
Management
No reportable action was taken.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The Board adjourned to the next regular meeting of March 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Alpine County
Government Center, 99 Water Street, Markleeville, California.
ATTEST: David Griffith, Chair, Board of Supervisors
County of Alpine, State of California
Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk & ex officio Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors
By: Michelle Minder, Deputy County Clerk
*A complete audio/video recording of this meeting is available on the County website* www.alpinecountyca.gov
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Item 5.3
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Sam Booth, Community Development Director
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Sam Booth, Community Development Director
TITLE:
Approve the 2025 Alpine County General Plan Report and Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and
direct staff to submit the Reports to the Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and
Community Development. - Community Development Director
SUMMARY:
Cities and counties in California are required to submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) on the status of the
General Plan to the legislative body, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The attached APR covers calendar year 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
Mandated Service
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Alpine County General Plan Annual Report for 2025_SBfinal
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2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Alpine County
Alpine County Community Development
50 Diamond Valley Rd
Markleeville, CA 96120
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 3
General Plan Overview ......................................................................................... 3
Vision Statement ................................................................................................... 4
Section 2 Plans, Projects and Permits ...................................................................... 5
Planning Department ............................................................................................ 5
Building Department ............................................................................................. 6
Section 3 General Plan Elements .............................................................................. 7
Conservation Element ........................................................................................... 7
Safety Element ...................................................................................................... 7
Land Use Element ................................................................................................. 8
Circulation Element .............................................................................................. 8
Housing Element ................................................................................................... 9
Economic Development Element .......................................................................... 9
Section 4 General Plan Priorities for 2026 .............................................................. 11
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Section 1 Introduction
The Community Development Department is pleased to present the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress
Report. The purpose of this report is to comply with California Government Code Section 65400, which
requires all cities and counties to submit an annual report to their legislative body on the status of their
General Plan and its implantation. It is required that a copy of this report be provided to the Governor’s
Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation. The basic
purpose of the report is as follows:
• To provide enough information to assess progress on the implementation of the general plan in
accordance with adopted goals, policies, and implementation measures.
• To provide enough information to identify necessary course adjustments or modifications to the
general plan as a means to improve local implementation.
• To provide a clear correlation between land use decisions that have been made during the 12-
month reporting period and the goals, policies, and implementation measures contained in the
general plan.
• To provide enough information regarding local agency progress in meetings its share of regional
housing needs and removing governmental constraints to the development of housing pursuant
to Government Code 65583(c)(3).
There is no specific format or form for the General Plan Annual Report, but OPR has provided
recommendations on the content for local jurisdictions. By contrast, the Annual Report for the Housing
Element must be submitted using specific tables provided by HCD.
This General Plan Annual Report was presented to the Alpine County Board of Supervisors on
03/17/2026 for acceptance and submittal to OPR and HCD.
General Plan Overview
Government Code 65300 requires every city and county in California to adopt a comprehensive long-term
general plan following the guidelines provided by the OPR. The General Plan is a long-range policy
document intended to guide physical development, economic growth, provide protection of natural
resources, give an assessment of current and future needs, and identify the resources required to
implement the established goals and policies. Most General Plans have a planning horizon of 15 to 25
years. The current Alpine County General Plan was adopted in 1999 and has been updated several times
over the last 24 years, most recently in 2021. Table 1 provides information on when each element was
updated.
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Vision Statement
The General Plan sets out a vision reflected in goals, policies, programs, and diagrams for Alpine County.
In developing the General Plan the County stressed the importance of developing a plan which would
“balance” environmental and social concerns. The General Plan is built on the following 4 principles:
• Environmental Constraints
• Economic Growth
• Orderly development in specified areas, and
• Public service costs.
Table 1. General Plan Amendments
Element BOS Resolution Date
Entire Document R99-29 05/18/1999
Circulation R2012-26 06/19/2012
Conservation 2003-38 06/17/2003
Housing R2017-07 03/07/2017
Land Use R2009-06 02/03/2009
Land Use (Map Amendment) R2012-52 12/18/2012
Safety R2021-49 8/17/2021
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Section 2 Plans, Projects and Permits
Planning Department
Planning is charged with enforcing land use policies of the County Code and General Plan by evaluating
projects based on consistency with zoning and General Plan Designations and impacts to the
environment. The Planning Department also reviews submissions to other departments in the County
for compliance with the County Code. In addition to the short-range planning activities, the Planning
Department is responsible for long-range planning activities including but not limited to monitoring the
General Plan, tracking general trends within the County and reporting housing data to the State.
Table 2 below provides a summary of discretional development applications received by the Planning
Department during the 2025 calendar year.
Table 2: Summary of Planning and Public Works Applications in 2025
Total Denied/
Application Type Approved Still in Process
Submitted Withdrawn
Bear Box Permit 154 128 26 0
Building Plan Review 8 8 0 0
Certificate of Compliance 0 0 0 0
Code Amendment 0 0 0 0
Conditional Use 2 0 2 0
Lot Line Adjustment 2 0 0 2
Encroachment Permit 11 10 0 1
Encroachment Permit for Bear 146 125 20 1
Boxes
Encroachment Permit for 9 6 1 2
Underground Utility Access
Oversized Loads 4 4 0 0
Record of Survey 1 1 0 0
Short Term Rental 224 222 2 0
Sign 2 2 0 0
Special Event 16 14 0 2
Tentative Map Extension 1 1 0 0
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Tri-County Technical Advisory 1 1 0 0
Committee
Variance 2 2 0 0
Zone Change 0 0 0 0
Building Department
The Building Department works closely with the Planning Department and issues permits for new
structures, additions, grading, electrical, plumbing, and other items related to construction. New
construction reflects the growth trends within Alpine County. The Planning Department reviews plans
submitted to the Building Department for compatibility with the General Plan and Zoning Code as well
ensuring that projects meet the County’s development standards.
Table 3. Summary of Building Applications in 2025
Application Type Total Submitted
Building 82
Demolition 2
Electrical 28
Grading 0
Mechanical 10
Plumbing 12
Special Event Structures 3
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Section 3 General Plan Elements
The General Plan details the County’s guiding principles for a variety of planning topics and helps guide
future development. The Alpine County General Plan consist of the following Elements:
• Conservation
• Safety
• Land Use
• Circulation
• Housing
• Economic Development
The following sections give a summary of the goals of each Element of the General Plan as well as
projects that the County worked on in 2025 that support the implementation of each Element.
Conservation Element
The Conservation Element meets State requirements for Open Space, Conservation, and Scenic
Highways Elements. The policies and objectives in this element are used to support the retention,
enhancement and development of the following categories: earth (soils and minerals), air, water,
wetlands, plant life, agriculture, forests, animal life, energy, culture, and aesthetics.
Western Rivers Conservancy/Park Ranch acquisition and conservation project
In November of 2025, the Board of Supervisors signed a Purchase, Sale, and Donation agreement with
Western Rivers Conservancy to purchase 1,687.7 acres from Western Rivers Conservancy and Park
Ranch Holdings for long term stewardship and conservation. The project is seeking grant funding from
the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) and grant awards are expected to be announced in
2026.
Desolation Hotel C-Line Connection
In 2025, the Alpine County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Desolation Hotel for the
county’s first successful commercial discharge to the C-Line in July of 2025. This created business
expansion opportunity for the hotel, while also furthering Lahontan Water Board and county goals to
reduce pollution discharge to the Carson River.
Safety Element
The Safety Element ensures the maintenance of a healthy and safe physical environment. It establishes
policies and objectives to address the following hazards that are known to have potential for causing
injury to people or damage to property in the County: wildland fire, geologic hazards, floods, noise, and
hazardous materials.
In 2025, the County Wildfire Coordinator worked with Community Development staff to update the
General Plan Safety Element to include requirements from the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s
Fire Risk Reduction Community List (FRRCL). County staff submitted an application to the FRRCL which
was approved by the Board of Forestry in September of 2025. The final Safety Element will be presented
to the Board of Supervisors in early 2026.
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Community Wildfire Protection Plan
This document was first drafted in 2005 and updated in 2018 and outlines risks and projects that can
help the community mitigate the hazards of wildfire. This document is used for many grant project
applications for the County. In 2025 the County, together with the Firesafe Council, implemented a
number of fuel reduction projects identified in the CWPP. Staff is planning an update to the document in
2026.
California Fire Safe Council Grant
The county applied for and received a grant from the California Fire Safe Council in the amount of
$151,500 in May of 2025 to provide ongoing support for the County Wildfire Coordinator position.
The Community Biomass Pile
Twice a year in the fall and spring Alpine County opens a collection location for biomass material cleared
from lots in the community. This helps landowners improve defensible space and reduces the amount
of fuel in the community. The amount of vegetation collected is significant and is removed through
chipping, hauling or consumed in the biomass disposal unit.
Forest Health Community Working Group
This group is an interagency group comprised of Alpine County, US Forrest Service, Alpine Fire Safe
Council, Alpine Watershed Group, Bureau of Land Management, Alpine Trails Association, Alpine
Biomass Collaborative and CALFIRE that works together to create a fire-safe community and restore our
forest and watersheds to a healthy and resilient state. In 2025 the group held a number of public
workshops and meetings to share information on forest health and wildfire mitigation, including
prescribed fire and volunteer seedling plantings.
Land Use Element
The Land Use Element guides County land use policy and ensures that appropriate development takes
place, by establishing policies and objectives that respond to local needs. The element identifies a
"balanced" plan that shows where and how the County can grow and prosper, but still conserves its
varied resources and amenities. Within this element land use designations are defined and mapped on
the County’s Land Use Map. The land use designations roughly correspond to the County’s zoning
districts. The Land Use Element contains the following sections: community character, growth
management, land use map designations, public services and facilities, public finance, and planning.
More detailed information about the implementation on this element can be found in Section 2 Plans,
Projects and Permits.
In 2025, no applications were received by the county to amend the General Plan Future Land Use map
or county zoning maps.
Circulation Element
This General Plan Element identifies goals and policies related to circulation and infrastructure needs in
Alpine County. The Circulation Element focuses on transportation issues related to roadways,
bicycle/pedestrian facilities, transit, goods movement, and airports.
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Hot Springs Road Reconstruction – Phase 1
Phase I reconstruction of Hot Springs Road from Laramie Street to Pleasant Valley Road to reconstruct
deteriorating pavement and widen shoulders to accommodate bike lanes began in 2024 and the road
was substantially completed in the fall of 2025.
Markleeville Community Transportation Plan
The County was awarded a Caltrans Sustainable Communities grant in 2023 to hire a consultant to study
transportation issues in the town of Markleeville. In 2024, Fehr and Peers was retained as the consultant
to do the plan and work started. The draft plan was presented to Caltrans for comments in 2025 and as
of the date of this report has been adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
2025 - 5 Year Regional Transportation Plan Update
County staff began the process of updating the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan and held two
public workshops: one in Markleeville and one in Bear Valley. The draft plan is being edited and will
b e presented for public review and Board approval in 2026.
Housing Element
The Housing Element is a State mandated component of the Alpine County General Plan, intended to
guide development of housing in the county. There are five main components to the Housing Element.
They are an assessment of housing needs in the county; an inventory of housing resources and
constraints relevant to meeting those needs; a review of progress; and housing program which provides
a statement of goals, quantified objectives and policies. The Annual Housing Element Progress Report is
included as Appendix A in this document.
Alpine County Housing Element Update
Staff are currently working with HCD to update the General Plan Housing Element. The 6th Cycle update
was presented to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in 2022 for review and approval
and sent on to HCD for review and comments. As staff has made updates to the document, new
requirements were approved by the governor and state legislature and in 2025 the county transitioned
to the 7th Cycle update of the element. Final amendments are being made to the document, and it is
expected to be presented to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in 2026.
Alpine County Zoning Code Update
As part of the Alpine County Housing Element update a consultant prepared an update to the zoning
code. Staff started the process of reviewing this document and preparing it for presentation to the
Planning Commission and met with HCD to review and receive comments on the draft. New state law
passed since the start of the code revisions has required further updates and the final, revised zoning
code should be ready for presentation and adoption in 2026 along with the Housing Element.
Economic Development Element
The Economic Development Element works to establish a balanced economy that recognizes the
unique local factors within the county. Alpine County needs to both promote economic development
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and preserve its environment. The alpine environment of the County is not only a primary reason for the
high quality of life enjoyed by residents, but also the most important economic resource of the County
due to its attraction of tourism and recreation, which are the strongest components of the economy.
Tourism Promotion
The County continues to forge a strong partnership with the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce to
assist in business assistance and destination marketing. The County continues to work collaboratively
with our partners in Inyo, Mono, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Amador and Calaveras counties to deploy
regional marketing strategies through the High Sierra Visitors Council (HSVC).
Alpine County worked with the Chamber of Commerce on Arts & Culture Alpine County for the purpose
of developing local arts initiatives and programming aimed at highlighting the culture and diversity in
Alpine County. Arts & Culture Alpine County has been active in the community expanding our local and
regional efforts to expand arts in Alpine County.
Alpine County created the Market at Markleeville in 2023 to highlight local businesses in Alpine County
and invite tourists and locals to celebrate the community and the artisans in our region. The market has
seen steady growth in both vendor participation and attendance since the inception in 2023. The market
will return for the 2026 summer season. Alpine County convened a Tourism Ad Hoc Committee in 2025
to facilitate driving overnight stays and visitation in the county.
Small Business Support & Disaster Recovery
Recognizing the potential of small businesses to drive economic diversification, Alpine County has
implemented various programs to support local businesses including a shop local campaign and a new
regional newspaper, The Compass. This includes providing access to funding through grants and low-
interest loans through the EDA including Economic Disaster Assistance Loans, offering business
development workshops and training programs, and facilitating networking opportunities in partnership
with the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and Bear Valley Business Association.
Alpine County Economic Development is working on a video project highlighting the post-tamarack fire
recovery. This video will highlight the resilience of the region while focusing on the fortitude of our
community and businesses.
Turtle Rock Park Rehabilitation Master Plan
Alpine County Economic & Community Development are working collaboratively on a master plan for
Turtle Rock Park. Turtle Rock Park was devastated by the Tamarack Fire and Alpine County utilized
disaster relief funding to develop a master plan re-envisioning the park for future generations. The
county’s consultant, Design Workshop completed the Park Master Plan in 2025 and staff is working to
complete CEQA review before presentation and adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
Broadband
In alignment with trends across the state, Alpine County has embarked on a Broadband deployment
program to create increased connectivity throughout the County. Countywide broadband coverage has
been advocated for through RCRC and is planned for construction in Bear Valley, Markleeville, and
Woodfords in 2026 with the last mile Utopia Fiber Project though Golden State Connect Authority.
Additionally, Caltrans is moving forward with two pieces of the Middle Mile fiber network along State
Route 88 in Woodfords.
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EV Charging
Alpine County Economic Development is working on an EV Charging initiative aimed to install Level-3 DC
Fast Chargers in Bear Valley and Markleeville to provide critical access to charging EV’s in our rural area.
The estimated EV charging time is roughly 20 minutes and that provides an opportunity for travelers to
get out of their cars and into local businesses. In 2025, the Board signed a contract to proceed with
construction.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies
Alpine County successfully completed two Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)
with Inyo & Mono counties and the Central Sierra Economic Development District. These strategies will
guide economic development in the region for a 5-year period. The county hosts ongoing meetings to
facilitate the execution of the CEDS.
California Jobs First/Sierra Jobs First
Alpine County has been actively engaged in the Sierra Jobs First Catalyst Program. The Economic
Development Department convened multiple stakeholder meetings with regional and local stakeholders
to identify and author applications for considerations. The two primary applications submitted were a
native tree nursery and a tri-county economic impact study of recreation in partnership with Inyo &
Mono counties. Alpine County was successfully awarded funding from the Sierra Jobs First Catalyst
Program in 2025 to conduct a TRI-COUNTY Economic Impact Analysis of Recreation in Inyo, Mono and
Alpine Counties. The Study is due to be completed by Fall of 2026.
Section 4 General Plan Priorities for 2026
1. Adoption of 7th Cycle Housing Element. The 7th Cycle Housing Element is tentatively scheduled to
be approved in 2026. The 7th Housing Element Cycle started on June 30th of 2025. Community
Development staff held meetings with HCD staff and have been working to incorporate new
state requirements into the document.
2. Adopt amendments to Title 18 of County Code (Zoning) to conform with state housing laws. The
existing zoning regulations contain several sections that are out of compliance with state law. As
part of the Housing Element Update, the proposed amendments will be brought to the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors during 2026.
3. Adopt local amendments to the 2025 California Building code.
4. Present the updated General Plan Safety Element for approval and adoption. Updates were made
in 2025 to meet Board of Forestry requirements for inclusion on the Fire Risk Reduction
Community List (FRRCL).
5. Complete construction of Markleeville Creek – Heritage park restoration project to provide
environmental mitigation for recent construction projects and to promote a more natural
floodplain along Markleeville Creek.
6. Acquire grant funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board to purchase the approximately
1,688-acre Park Ranch.
7. Adopt a new fee schedule for permits and application reviews provided by the Community
Development Department.
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8. Adopt the 2025 Regional Transportation Plan update. Staff is working to complete the five-year
update to the Regional Transportation Plan and will present this to the Board of Supervisors for
adoption.
9. Assist with construction inspection and review of the Golden State Connect/Utopia Fiber last mile
broadband internet project, expected for construction in 2026.
Appendix A: General Plan Housing Element
Progress Report for the 2025 Calendar Year
https://www.alpinecountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9361/Alpine-
2025-report_Final
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Item 5.4
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Teola Tremayne, County Clerk
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Teola Tremayne, County Clerk
TITLE:
Appoint Craig Morgan to the Planning Commission representing District 3 for the unexpired term ending
06/30/2027. - County Clerk
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Alpine County Code §2.68.020, The board of supervisors shall strive to select one member from
each of the board of supervisor districts to serve on the commission. However, there shall be no requirement
to have a commission member from each board of supervisor district".
A Notice of Vacancy was posted on January 27, 2026, and Morgan’s application was received on February 2,
2026, satisfying the requirements outlined in Government Code section 54974(a). Morgan is a confirmed
resident of Supervisorial District 3.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Is this item allocated in the current budget?
Is this a one-time expenditure?
Anticipated Cost Current Fiscal:
Total Anticipated Cost:
Source:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
approve appointment
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
Letter to Applicant, Sam Booth, File
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission - Morgan application_Redacted
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From: noreply@civicplus.com
To: Teola Tremayne; Miriam Andrade; Michelle Minder
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Commission and Committee Application
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026 4:32:16 PM
[EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and
know the content is safe.
Commission and Committee Application
Commission / Planning Commission
Committee
Commission / Member
Committee Position
First Name Craig
Last Name Morgan
Address1
Address2 Field not completed.
City Markleeville
State CA
Zip 96120
Home Phone
Alternate Phone Field not completed.
Email Address
Please state briefly I am interested in being part of the Alpine County community and
your reason for wanting helping to serve the community. I believe my background would
to serve on this be useful in helping guide the County's land-use policy as it
works to provide a prosperous and safe place for future
commission/committee:
generations. My parents Bill and Carole Morgan were both long
time residents of the County living on Mesa Vista. I am in the
process of moving to their home this summer and anticipate
retiring to the area. I'm currently living in Gardnerville.
List experiences that I have worked as a civil and environmental engineering
you feel will be helpful consultant for the past thirty-five years for both public and private
when you serve on this clients. Over the course of my career, I have worked on a wide
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range of public works, private development, and environmental
commission/committee:
remediation projects. Experience includes subdivision design,
environmental compliance (CEQA/NEPA), solid and hazardous
waste management, and water rights. As someone who grew up
in South Lake Tahoe and worked on projects in the area, I am
very familiar with the unique nature of mountainous rural
communities. I have served as Sierra County's environmental
consultant for the past 30 years and have worked across much of
northeastern California as well as in Southern California. I am
licensed civil engineer in both California and Nevada, and have a
bachelors degree in civil engineering from Colorado State
University and a masters degree in business administration from
San Diego State University. Early in my career before founding
my own business, I worked for the Lahontan Regional Water
Quality Control Board as an engineer, later in San Diego for a
geotechnical engineering firm, and in Carson City for a civil
engineering firm.
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Item 5.5
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
JT Chevallier, Economic Development Director
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
JT Chevallier, Economic Development Director
TITLE:
Approve a letter to California State Parks regarding the ongoing closure of Grovers State Park and the impact
on the community - Economic Development Director
SUMMARY:
The closure of Grover's State Park continues to impact the communities of Alpine County. This important local
and tourism resource has been intermittently operating, creating challenges for reliable service provision for
residents and visitors. This economic resource provides vitality to the community of Markleeville and is a
regional tourist attraction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Is this item allocated in the current budget? n/a
Is this a one-time expenditure? n/a
Anticipated Cost Current Fiscal: n/a
Total Anticipated Cost: n/a
Source: n/a
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
Goal 1 - Economic Development
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
Send the signed letter to Rich Adams
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grover State Park Advocacy Letter rev 2026-03-05
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A
____________________________________________________________________________
Alpine County Board of Supervisors
99 Water Street
Markleeville, CA 96120
March 17, 2026
Rich Adams
California State Parks
Rich.Adams@parks.ca.gov
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Dear Mr. Adams,
On behalf of Alpine County, I am writing to emphasize the critical importance of Grover Hot
Springs State Park to our community, our visitors, and the broader regional economy. As one of
Alpine County’s most recognized recreational destinations, Grover Hot Springs serves as a
cornerstone attraction that draws visitors throughout the year and supports the vitality of local
businesses, lodging providers, and tourism related services.
The recent closures of the hot spring’s facility have had a noticeable impact on visitation in
Markleeville and throughout Alpine County. For many travelers, the hot springs are a primary
reason for visiting our region. When the pools are closed, we see a direct reduction in overnight
stays, restaurant traffic, and overall visitor activity. In a rural county with a small economic base,
these fluctuations are felt quickly and can significantly affect our local economy.
Grover Hot Springs is also an important asset in the larger recreation economy of the Eastern
Sierra. Visitors traveling along Highway 89 and throughout the Sierra Nevada often plan their
itineraries around a visit to the hot springs. Its closure not only affects Alpine County but also
influences regional travel patterns that support surrounding communities.
We understand that maintaining safe and reliable facilities can present operational challenges,
and we greatly appreciate the work that California State Parks staff continues to do to manage
and steward this important resource. At the same time, we respectfully request that reopening
and maintaining consistent operations of the hot springs be treated as a priority. Reliable access
to this signature amenity is essential to maintaining visitation and supporting the economic
stability of our small mountain community.
Alpine County stands ready to be a partner in helping ensure the long-term success of Grover
Hot Springs State Park. If there are opportunities for coordination, collaboration, or support that
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the County can provide to help advance sustainable and consistent operations, we would
welcome that conversation.
Thank you for your continued stewardship of Grover Hot Springs State Park and for your
attention to this important matter. We look forward to working together to ensure this treasured
destination remains accessible for residents and visitors for generations to come.
Sincerely,
David Griffith
Chair, Alpine County Board of Supervisors
cc:
Alpine County Board of Supervisors
Rep. Heather Hadwick
Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil
Rural County Representatives of California
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Item 5.6
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Charles McKee, Interim CEO/County Counsel
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Matt McSorley, Director of Budget and Procurement
TITLE:
Approve a $0.06 per resident increase in Alpine County’s contribution to Mountain Counties Emergency
Medical Services Agency, effective July 1, 2026 - CEO
SUMMARY:
Mountain Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency (MCEMSA) is a State and County authorized service
agency composed of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) specialists who coordinate and regulate local
emergency service for our four county EMS system in California. MCEMSA is proud to be a leader in our
specialty in the healthcare industry. MCEMSA provides value to our citizens through quality pre-hospital
education, comprehensive system evaluation processes, public information programs, and medical/health
disaster preparedness. MCEMSA maintains professional standards to improve emergency pre-hospital service
for the public.
Their Mission... "to ensure the appropriate provision of quality pre-hospital care services to the public
in a cost-effective manner as an integrated part of the overall health care system." Mountain Counties EMS
provides the framework for quality emergency medical service to the citizens of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras,
and Mariposa Counties.
Mountain Counties EMS is seeking a rate increase of $0.06 for FY 26/27 and 27/28 and then a $0.04 increase
every five years beginning in FY 29/30. The rate increase is due to Stanislaus County pulling out of the JPA,
and Mountain Counties EMS lost 85% of its financial support.
See the attached write-up for further details.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Is this item allocated in the current budget? No
Is this a one-time expenditure? No
Anticipated Cost Current Fiscal: $0
Total Anticipated Cost:
Source:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a $0.06 per resident increase in Alpine County’s contribution to the Mountain Counties JPA, effective
July 1, 2026.
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
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Item 5.6
Copy to CEO, HHS Director, Public Health Officer, and Risk Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MCEMSA Rate Increase
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Item 8.1
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
JT Chevallier, Economic Development Director
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
JT Chevallier, Economic Development Director
TITLE:
(10:00 AM) Update from the Alpine County First 5 Executive Director Amy Broadhurst on programs, projects
and milestones relating to the Alpine County First 5 Commission - Alpine County First 5 Commission Chair
SUMMARY:
Executive Director Amy Broadhurst will provide the Board with a quarterly update on First 5 Alpine County
activities, programs, and initiatives supporting children ages 0–5 and their families throughout Alpine County.
The update will include highlights of recent program implementation, community partnerships, and outreach
efforts, as well as progress on current priorities and services designed to improve early childhood health,
development, and family well-being.
The presentation will also provide an overview of funding utilization, upcoming initiatives, and opportunities for
continued collaboration between First 5 Alpine County and County departments, community organizations,
and regional partners. This item is informational and intended to keep the Board apprised of ongoing efforts to
support young children and families in Alpine County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
N/A
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
N/A
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Mid-Year Status Report FY 2025-26 FINAL
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First 5 Alpine Mid-Year Status Report
First 5 Alpine Mid-Year Status Report (FY25-26)
The First 5 Alpine Children and Families Commission uses funds from California's Proposition 10 (Prop
10) to promote early childhood development, health, and education for children from birth through age
five and their families. Due to the tiny amount of Prop 10 dollars generated in Alpine County, the
Commission is allocated funds through the Small Populated County Funding Augmentation, SPCFA.
As a component of the funding provided from First 5 California, First 5 Alpine is required to demonstrate
the results of its investments through the collection and analysis of data and evaluation of efficacy of its
funded programs.
The intent of this report is to provide First 5 Alpine with mid-year insights into the reach of Commission
investments between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. It is meant to provide a snapshot of its
funded activities, including services and data collection efforts that could inform Commission decisions
and impact FY2025-2026 expected outcomes and evaluation reporting.
Mission
Visio
Serve as a leader and partner to provide children
All of Alpine’s childrenn will thrive from birth
and families of Alpine County an environment which
and are provided a foundation for lifelong
fosters a foundation for physical and emotional
success.
health that enhances learning and success.
Investment Framework
Primary Investments
In FY 2025-2026, the following programs are considered primary investments of First 5 Alpine:
The Alpine Early Learning Center (AELC) is the only licensed childcare center serving Alpine families
and providing early care and education to children six weeks old until entry to pre-kindergarten or
traditional kindergarten.
The Mobile Family Resource Center (MFRC) is an adaptable, community-focused unit developed and
implemented by First 5 Alpine. It is meant to offer a wide range of services and supports to underserved
and geographically isolated families.
Expected Outcomes
Children birth through age 5 have high-
Children achieve optimal health prenatal
quality, nurturing environments that
through age 5.
ensure their learning readiness.
Families have the knowledge, skills, and Systems serving young children and
resources to support their children’s their families are integrated, inclusive,
optimal development. and culturally, linguistically appropriate.
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First 5 Alpine Mid-Year Status Report
Alpine Early Learning Center
Program Description
The Alpine Early Learning Center (AELC) is the only licensed childcare center serving Alpine County
families. It provides early care and education to children as young as six weeks old and continues to
serve them until they enter pre-kindergarten or traditional kindergarten, allowing their caregivers to go to
work knowing their children are in a safe place.
Profile of Children Served Types of Services Provided
The following are highlights of services that
Race/Ethnicity of Children
occurred between October 1, 2025, and
Served (n=20)
Alaska Native /
December 31, 2025.
5% American Indian (n=0)
Asian (n=0) Children benefited from
10
programming in the infant/toddler
Black/ African American
(n=0) classroom
25% Hispanic/Latino (n=1)
Children benefited from
Native Hawaiian /
10
Pacific Islander (n=0) programming in the preschool
Some Other Race (n=0) classroom
Two or More Races
70%
(n=5)
The program provided 53 days of early care
White (n=14)
and education services (i.e., service days)
Middle Eastern/North
during this period.
African (n=0)
Attendance at AELC
In order to understand whether or not families have sustained access to quality child care and early learning
opportunities, the AELC tracks the number of children attending each month in each classroom.
Number of Children in Attendance by
Classroom (by Month)
The graph to the right depicts the number of children in
attendance in each classroom. Any child who attended
at least one day each month is included in the count for
that month. The total number of children in the 10 10 9 10 9 10
Infant/Toddler Classroom decreased from 10 in October
to nine in November and December because one child
unenrolled from the AELC in October.
October November December
Infant/Toddler Preschool
The graphs on the following page demonstrate Alpine familiies’ level of access to and participation in AELC
services.
The first two graphs illustrate that the majority of children enrolled in each classroom attended at least 68% of
the time AELC services were available across each month.
Alpine Early Learning Center
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First 5 Alpine Mid-Year Status Report
Attendance at AELC
Amount of Days Children Attended in the Amount of Days Children Attended in
Infant/Toddler Classroom by Month the Preschool Classroom by Month
9
8
6 6
5
4
3 3 3
2 2 2
1 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21+ 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21+
days days days days days days days days days days
October November December October November December
It is important to note that the number of service days each month varies. Due to planned service closures,
November had 16 service days and December had 15 service days. October was the only month in which
children could have attended more than 21 days with 22 total service days.
The graph below depicts the average number of days attended by children in each classroom by month. The total
number of service days is represented in the graph by a dashed black line.
Average Number of Days Attended by Children by Classroom (by
Month)
22
19.3
16.7 16 15
14
13
13
October November December
Infant/Toddler Preschool Total Service Days
Developmental Screenings
To ensure that children receive early screening and intervention for
of children
developmental delays and other special needs, the AELC asks
enrolled in the
95%
parents and caregivers to administer the Ages and Stages
AELC received
Questionnaire (ASQ) and the Ages and Stage Questionnaire: Social- (19 of 20) an ASQ
Emotional (ASQ:SE) to their children and submit results to the
program. 19 total children received a developmental screening in
the fall.
of children
The Early Learning Director provided electronic access for parents to 95% enrolled in the
complete ASQ and ASQ: SE. All 19 responses were recorded by AELC received
(19 of 20)
October 31, 2026. An additional child enrolled at the Center after the an ASQ: SE
first of November; the Director is working with them and other new
families to complete ASQ and ASQ:SE to be included in Q3 report.
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First 5 Alpine Mid-Year Status Report
Mobile Family Resource Center
Program Description
The Mobile Family Resource Center (MFRC) is an
adaptable, community-focused unit serving
communities across Alpine County. The MFRC brings
essential services to families and offers a wide range of
resources and supports like resource referrals, book
distributions, and developmental screenings for
children.
This Status Report focuses on the efforts made
between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, by First 5 to develop the MFRC infrastructure and equip
the MFRC for services for the go-live date of January 1, 2026.
Program Implementation Efforts
The following are highlights of the efforts that were made by the Executive Director to develop and
implement the MFRC between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
The First 5 Alpine Executive Director was able to make progress on
each anticipated action step while also offering some initial services
2026.
Collaborations & Partnerships
First 5 Alpine conducted extensive outreach to strengthen
194 collaborative partnerships in preparation for food distribution efforts
and Spring outreach events. These efforts focused on increasing
Executive awareness of MFRC services and connecting families to broader
Director hours community resources.
The Executive Director coordinated with the Northern Nevada Food
Bank (NNFB) Produce on Wheels (POW) Program and scheduled
25 monthly visits to the Hung A Lel Ti community, providing fresh fruits
and vegetables to Alpine County residents. Early planning
conversations also included expanding distribution by transporting
Partnerships
produce to Bear Valley beginning in January.
Additional food distribution and outreach partners include:
18 • Woodfords Recreation Coordinator
• Suicide Prevention Network
• Community Coordinator
Collaborative
• Washoe Tribal Health Center
Services and
Activities • Alpine TANF
• Librarians at both county branches
• BHSA Program Specialists
• First 5 Commissioner / District 4 Board of Supervisors
representative
These collaborations assisted in identifying emerging community
needs and aligning outreach efforts accordingly.
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Mobile Family Resource Center
Program Implementation Efforts
The ED remains in regular communication with local partner agencies serving young families to ensure
inclusion and coordination for upcoming Spring 2026 events. Through a new partnership, the ED was
invited to participate in the Lake Tahoe Collaborative beginning in January. This group is planning a
Community Baby Shower event in South Lake Tahoe that will include Alpine County families. Monthly
participation in this collaborative has strengthened connections with early care and family service
partners in a neighboring county.
MFRC Vehicle & County Coordination
F5 Alpine assessed feasible options for securing a vehicle to support MFRC operations, considering
budget limitations and available county resources.
The ED met with multiple department heads to explore vehicle solutions. A promising discussion with
the Behavioral Health Deputy Director included potential use of an existing vehicle or allocation of funds
toward a vehicle purchase through the new BHSA plan. Additional conversations with the Library
Director explored possible use of the Book-Mobile to support MFRC services.
For January implementation, the HHS Director authorized use of a county vehicle for MFRC operations.
Data Collection & Database Development
F5 Alpine researched and evaluated data collection tools to support MFRC client tracking and reporting.
This process included multiple meetings with three database providers:
• Persimmony
• Bonterra/Apricot
• Salesforce/Cloud Creations
Additional discussions were held with potential external funders to support database acquisition. Both
the ACBHS Deputy Director and the Local Child Care Planning Council expressed support for securing
a formal data system.
Because a database system had not yet been selected prior to January’s go-live date, MFRC services
will launch as scheduled using paper-based intake forms and Google documents to capture client data.
It is expected that the Commission will approve moving forward with the Salesforce database system at
the January meeting.
Service Delivery Planning & Implementation
A service delivery calendar for January through June was developed by aligning monthly visits of the
MFRC with existing community activities, including Produce on Wheels visits and local library operating
hours. The Markleeville Library hosts story time every Saturday at 11am, the Executive Director began
hosting one per month in September, as a pilot for MFRC implementation in January (note, in July the
library lost the dedicated staff member for story time program).
Scheduled Locations & Times:
• Hung A Lel Ti: 2nd Tuesday, 9:30am–12:00pm (aligned with Northern Nevada Food Bank POW
9:00am–10:00am)
• Bear Valley: 2nd Wednesday, 12:00pm–2:30pm (April adjusted to April 3rd due to calendar
alignment; goal to transport POW food from prior day)
• Markleeville: 3rd Saturday, 10:30am–1:00pm (aligned with weekly Saturday Storytime at
11:00am)
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First 5 Alpine Mid-Year Status Report
First 5 Alpine Mid-Year Status Report (FY25-26)
Summary of Observations
Based on efforts made between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, the following observations are
offered:
• AELC:
o Access to quality childcare and early learning opportunities is one of the Commission’s
central goals. Attendance data from the AELC suggests that when the program is in
service, Alpine families and their children are generally attending and engaging in the
services provided.
o AELC demographics show that the majority of children served are not directly reflective of
County demographic data. It is known that there are less than five families with children
aged zero to five living at Hung A Lel Ti who are not enrolled at the AELC; instead, they
are cared for in their home by a parent or are enrolled at the Tribal HeadStart program in
Dresslerville, NV. All these children are expected to attend Diamond Valley Elementary
School once they are of age (5 years old) to attend kindergarten.
o AELC successfully conducted developmental screenings during the fall and have a plan to
conduct those as new children are enrolled in the program.
• MFRC:
o Most of the implementation plans for the MFRC have been successfully executed as
detailed in the Logic Model and Theory of Change. Food distribution services were
offered prior to when that service was anticipated.
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Item 8.2
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Teola Tremayne, County Clerk
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Teola Tremayne, County Clerk
TITLE:
(10:15 AM) Continued update and presentation by USDA Forest Service regarding issues affecting Alpine
County. (Ref. 04/18/2023 and continuing the second meeting of each month). - County Clerk
SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
Is this item allocated in the current budget?
Is this a one-time expenditure?
Anticipated Cost Current Fiscal:
Total Anticipated Cost:
Source:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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Item 8.3
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
JT Chevallier, Economic Development Director
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
JT Chevallier, Economic Development Director
TITLE:
Discussion and possible direction regarding a proposed "Volunteer of the Year" award program - Economic
Development Director
SUMMARY:
The Board will consider discussion and possible direction regarding the establishment of a proposed
“Volunteer of the Year” award program. The program would formally recognize individuals who have
demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to the community through volunteer efforts.
Discussion may include eligibility criteria, nomination and selection processes, frequency of the award,
recognition format, and any associated administrative or fiscal considerations. The Board may provide
direction to staff on program development, implementation, and next steps.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Is this item allocated in the current budget? n/a
Is this a one-time expenditure? n/a
Anticipated Cost Current Fiscal: n/a
Total Anticipated Cost: n/a
Source: n/a
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Establish the program and direct staff to implement the program.
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
Goal 2 - Staffing
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
n/a
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Volunteer of the Year - rev 2026-03-05
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A
____________________________________________________________________________
Alpine County Volunteer of the Year Award Program
Program Framework for Board Adoption
Purpose
The Alpine County Volunteer of the Year Award Program is established to recognize individuals
who demonstrate outstanding dedication, service, and commitment to improving the quality of
life for residents of Alpine County. This program honors the contributions of volunteers whose
efforts strengthen the community, support local organizations, and promote civic engagement.
Eligibility
Individuals nominated for the Volunteer of the Year Award must meet the following criteria:
• Must be a resident of Alpine County or have made significant volunteer contributions within
Alpine County.
• Volunteer service must be performed without financial compensation.
• Volunteer efforts should have occurred within the previous calendar year, though sustained or
long-term service may be considered.
• Current elected officials are not eligible while serving in office.
• County employees may be eligible if the volunteer service occurs outside of their official
duties.
Nomination Process
Nominations for the Volunteer of the Year Award will be accepted annually. Nominations may
be submitted by community members, businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, civic groups,
or County staff.
Each nomination should include the nominee’s name and contact information, the name of the
individual or organization submitting the nomination, and a brief description of the volunteer
activities and their impact on the community.
Nominations will be accepted through an online form or a written nomination submitted to the
County.
Selection Process
Nominations will be reviewed by a small selection committee consisting of County staff and
community representatives as determined by the County Executive Officer or Board of
Supervisors. The committee will evaluate nominations based on the impact of volunteer service,
leadership, dedication, and contributions to the wellbeing of Alpine County.
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The selection committee will recommend one recipient annually for recognition.
Recognition
The selected Volunteer of the Year will be formally recognized by the Alpine County Board of
Supervisors at a regularly scheduled Board meeting. Recognition may include a certificate or
plaque and public acknowledgment through County communications channels.
Administration
The Volunteer of the Year Award Program will be administered by the County Executive Office
or a designated department responsible for coordinating the nomination process, facilitating the
review process, and organizing the recognition of the selected volunteer.
Cost
The program is intended to operate with minimal cost. Expenses may include a plaque or
certificate and minor administrative costs, which are expected to remain minimal and within
existing departmental resources.
Effective Date
This program shall take effect upon adoption by the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and
shall be administered annually thereafter.
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Item 10.1
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
TO:
Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Sarah Simis, Asst. CEO to HR and Risk Mgmt
DATE OF MEETING:
March 17, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Sarah Simis, Asst. CEO to HR and Risk Mgmt
TITLE:
Public Employment/Appointment - Title: County Executive Officer— Government Code section 54957
- Assistant CEO to Personnel and Risk Management
SUMMARY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
BOS 2021-2026 STRATEGIC GOAL:
INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK:
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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