Town Council - August 06, 2025
1. GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
1.1 The Town Council will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the McCoy Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) and a tour of the Edison Theatre renovations at 100 College Parkway.
Members of the Town Council participated in the groundbreaking ceremony and the tour.
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The call to order will start at 4:00 p.m.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
Mayor Bubser thanked two people whose names were missed at the groundbreaking ceremony, Evan Russell and Dan Hayden.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Town Clerk Jamie Gray led the flag salute.
4. 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.
Brianna Goico, President & CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber activities. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Goico.
John Eastman said that the community needed information regarding the disappearance of bears in the community. He asked that the Town Council organize a public meeting for questions and answers regarding this issue. Town Manager Rob Patterson announced that at the next Town Council meeting on August 20, 2025, Department of Fish and Wildlife representatives would be in attendance to give an update and answer questions.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, showed a video regarding the MLT campaign It's a Mammoth Thing: Beyond the Beauty. She announced the upcoming Trashy Thursday event.
Patricia Robertson, Executive Director of Eastern Sierra Community Housing (ESCH), gave an update regarding current ESCH activities. There was discussion among members of Council and Ms. Robertson.
5. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
Town Manager Rob Patterson removed the closed session item from the agenda for this evening.
6. INTRODUCTIONS
6.1 Introduce new Equipment Mechanic Rigoberto Lemus Briviesca.
Lead Equipment Mechanic Luis Cepeda introduced Mr. Lemus Briviesca to the Council and the community.
6.2 Introduce new Permit Technician Trever Mann.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff introduced Mr. Mann to the Council and the community.
6.3 Introduce new Senior Accounting Assistant Darryl Vigil.
Finance Director Megan Chapman introduced Mr. Vigil to the Council and the community.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif gave an update regarding current outdoor recreation activities. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works activities.
Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif announced the new Host Hounds Program.
Pat Foster, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Chair, gave an update regarding current MLT activities. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Foster.
Town Manager Rob Patterson thanked MLT for the car event. He spoke about the Town's social media efforts.
7.1 August 2025 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. August 2025 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.pdf
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Brent Truax
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 2025.
1. July 16, 2025 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Approve findings to continue the authorized emergency replacement of the Whitmore Pool roof as provided for in Resolution No. 25-47.
1. Update and Request Approval to Continue Emergency Repairs to Whitmore Pool Roof.pdf
2. R25-47.pdf
8.3 Approve findings to continue the authorized emergency installation of an aboveground waste oil tank as provided for in Resolution No. 25-48.
1. Update and Request Approval to Continue Emergency Installation of Aboveground Waste Oil Tank.pdf
2. R25-48.pdf
8.4 Accept Check Register 7/10/25 in the amount of $2,452,203.12. Accept Check Register 7/11/25 in the amount of $1,634,976.60. Accept Check Register 7/17/25 in the amount of $1,456,606.85.
1. Check Register 07102025.pdf
2. Check Register 07112025.pdf
3. Check Register 07172025.pdf
9. POLICY MATTERS
9.1 Award Task Order for McCoy Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) testing and inspections to Triad/Holmes Associates.
1. Award task order for MACC Testing and Inspections to Triad Holmes Assoc.pdf
2. Triad TO 2024-7 - MACC SGSI Testing and Inspection.pdf Public Works Director Haislip Hayes outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a task order with Triad/Holmes Associates for testing and inspection services at the MACC construction project as part of the existing On-Call Services Agreement, in the amount of $169,000, and; a uthorize the Public Works Director to review and approve minor revisions to the Task Order to complete the project, within the project funding allocation.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
9.2 Award the contract for the Mammoth Yosemite Airport Multipurpose Building - Site Work Phase 1 Project to Meyers Earthwork, Inc. in the amount of $2,250,260.00.
1. Award the contract for the Mammoth Yosemite Airport Multipurpose Building - Site Work Phase 1 Project. .pdf
2. Vicinity Map - MMH Service Road and TW A3.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Brent Truax
Approve the plans and specifications.
Award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Meyers Earthwork, Inc. in the amount of $2,250,260.00. Authorize the Town Manager to execute the construction contract. Authorize the Deputy Airport Manager to accept the project upon completion. Authorize the Deputy Airport Manager to review and approve minor revisions to complete the project, up to an additional 10% of the award amount. Authorize the Town Manager to execute the FAA grants.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
9.3 Consider approval of an amendment to the Mammoth Lakes Housing, Inc. professional services agreement to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025.
1. MLH Agreement Extension.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - First Amendment to the MLH agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - MLH Agreement, July 2022.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember Brent Truax
Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Mammoth Lakes Housing, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2025.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
9.4 Authorize purchase of Hangar at Mammoth Yosemite Airport for storage of Town equipment.
1. Purchase Hanger.pdf
2. Purchase and sale agreement.pdf
3. Exhibit B - Ground Lease.pdf
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
A
pprove the purchase of
H
ang
a
r A5 at Mammoth Yosemite Airport and
authorize the Town Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement for $203,000 to
complete the purchase
, pending final legal review
.
For (4)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, and Councilmember Brent Truax Absent (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Carried (4 to 0)
10. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Eastern Sierra Wildfire Alliance meeting, met with members of the Limelight team, attended the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting, met with Ryan Bobik of Whitebark, and attended the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) meeting.
Councilmember Truax attended the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) annual board meeting, the Mono County Collaborative Planning Team meeting, the Clean Up the Lake dinner, and the National Night Out held at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) last night.
Councilmember Sauser attended the ribbon cutting at the McCoy Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) today.
Mayor Bubser attended the National Night Out event.
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.(a), Conference with Labor Negotiators, the Town Council will meet with its representatives, Town Manager Rob Patterson, Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff, Human Resources Manager Amanda Pelham, and Jack Hughes, Partner with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, with respect to the following Employee Organizations: Mammoth Lakes Police Officers Association.
This item was removed from the agenda.
12. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 5:07 p.m.