Town Council - July 02, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Brianna Goico led the flag salute.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public Comment portion of the agenda provides the public with an opportunity to address the Town Council on matters not otherwise listed on the agenda. Under California law the Town Council is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the Town Council may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the Town Council will listen to all public comment, but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it. Requests for service from the Town may also be made at the Town offices during regular business hours. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Mayor for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Council consideration.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, gave an update regarding current MLT activities.
David Eichman, Interim Director of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding Fourth of July activities and announced that his service as an interim would end on July 11.
Brianna Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, announced that she was back from maternity leave.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
Town Manager Rob Patterson announced that Agenda Items 10.2 and 12.1 would be removed from the agenda this evening.
5. INTRODUCTIONS
5.1 Introduce new Housing Manager Marcus Sproll.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff introduced Mr. Sproll to the Council and the community.
6. COUNCIL PRESENTATION
6.1 Approve the proclamation declaring July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Proclamation for Parks and Rec Month.pdf
Mayor Bubser read the proposed proclamation.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Approve the proclamation declaring July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
7. STAFF PRESENTATION
7.1 Mammoth Lakes Wildfire Task Force Mid-Summer Update.
1. Mammoth Lakes Wildfire Task Force Mid-Summer Update(1).pdf Mike McCarthy, Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District (MLFPD) Division Chief, and Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and MLFPD Fire Chief Ales Tomaier.
8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff reported on new legislation regarding CEQA exemptions for housing projects.
Town Manager Rob Patterson thanked the Council for drafting the letter in opposition to the sale of public lands and announced that that provision was removed from the proposed legislation. He announced this quarter's Spirit of Mammoth Award winner, Police Officer Amanda Muir.
Police Chief Dan Casabian and Police Officer Matthew West announced that the the MLPD was hosting National Night Out.
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current office of outdoor recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8.1 July 2025 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. July 2025 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.pdf
2. Capital Project Update July 2025.pdf
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
9.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 2025.
1. June 18, 2025 Minutes.pdf
9.2 Authorize the Town Manager to award the construction contract for the McCoy Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) to Spiess Construction Co., Inc.
1. Authorize Town Manager to award MACC construction contract.pdf
9.3 Waive the second reading and adopt by title only the ordinance adopting the State Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for the Town of Mammoth Lakes and finding that the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
1. FHSZ Map Adoption.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ord 25-05 - Fire Hazard Zones.pdf
to CEQA Guidelines §15378 because the activity is not considered to be a project.
9.4 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Mammoth Lakes Police Supervisory Association (“MLPSA”), which shall be in effect from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Mammoth Lakes Police Supervisory Association.pdf
2. MLPSA MOU 2025 - 2028.pdf
9.5 Approve and adopt Resolution No. 25-XX establishing the fiscal year 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 compensation schedules for the Mammoth Lakes Police Supervisory Association (“MLPSA”).
1. Approve and Adopt FY 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 Compensation Schedules for the MLPSA.pdf
2. Resolution 25-XX MLPSA Compensation Schedules.pdf
3. MLPSA Salary Schedules FY 2025-28 - Appendix A.pdf
9.6 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Fractional) Mello Roos District.
1. Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within CFD No. 2004-1 (Fractional) Mello Roos District.pdf
2. CFD 2004-01_FY 2025-26_Reso Authorizing Levy.pdf
3. CFD 2004-01 Special Tax Roll_FY 2025-26.pdf
4. Cost Recovery 2025-26_CFD 2004-01.pdf
9.7 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (In Lieu DIF) for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
1. Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within CFD No. 2005-1 (In Lieu DIF).pdf
2. CFD 2005-01_FY 2025-26_Reso Authorizing Levy.pdf
3. CFD 2005-01 Special Tax Roll and Table A_FY 2025-26.pdf
4. Cost Recovery 2025-26_CFD 2005-01.pdf
9.8 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the CFD No. 2013-3 (Transit Services) for fiscal year 2025/26.
1. Adopt Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the CFD No. 2013-3 (Transit Services).pdf
2. CFD 2013-3_FY 2025-26_Reso Authorizing Levy.pdf
3. CFD 2013-3 Special Tax Roll_FY 2025-26.pdf
4. Cost Recovery 2025-26_CFD 2013-3.pdf
9.9 Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within the Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Maintenance Services) for Fiscal year 2025/26.
1. Adopt the Resolution ordering the levy and collection of assessment within CFD No. 2023-1 (Maintenance Services).pdf
2. CFD 2023-1_FY 2025-26_Reso Authorizing Levy.pdf
3. CFD 2023-1 Special Tax Roll_FY 2025-26.pdf
4. Cost Recovery 2025-26_CFD 2023-1.pdf
9.10 Approve the Solid Waste Parcel Fee Agreement with Mono County for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to allow the levy and collection by Mono County of Solid Waste Parcel Fees in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Solid Waste Parcel Fee Agreement 25-26.pdf
2. 2025 Parcel Fee Town County Agreement.pdf
9.11 Accept Check Register 6/19/25 in the amount of $1,525,999.29.
1. 06192025 Check Register.pdf
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Agreement with the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District (MLFPD) for Town Funding ($200,000) to perform Fire Reduction Services.
1. Agreement with MLFPD on Wildland Fire Crews(1).pdf
2. Agreement(1).pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson and Ales Tomaier, Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Fire Chief, outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Brent Truax
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Approve the agreement with the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District to perform Fire Reduction Services for the 2025 work season on properties adjacent to Town limits where there is a benefit to the protection of the community.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
10.2 Approve 5-year contract with the Mammoth Lakes Mosquito Abatement District to augment services within the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Mosquito Abatement Contract.pdf
2. Contract.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Tax Areas.pdf
This item was removed from the agenda.
11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Councilmember Sauser attended the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Board meeting and the Open House at the Welcome Center.
Councilmember Truax attended the Public Works Yard Potluck.
Mayor Bubser attended the ESTA Board meeting and the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) meeting.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.(a), Conference with Labor Negotiators, the Council will meet with its representatives, Town Manager Rob Patterson, Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff, and Human Resources Manager Amanda Pelham with respect to the following Employee Organizations: Mammoth Lakes Police Officers Association.
This item was continued.
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m.