Town Council - August 20, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
5. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Recognize retirement of Building Inspector/Plans Examiner Ron Haskins.
6. INTRODUCTIONS
6.1 Introduce new Police Officer James Clark.
6.2 Introduce new Police Officer Emily Leach.
6.3 Introduce new Police Officer Rodolfo Madera.
7. WORKSHOP
7.1 Joint workshop with the Board of Mammoth Lakes Tourism to discuss the Economic Impact Study, Summer Stewardship, and Winter Air Service.
1. Joint Meeting MLT.pdf
2. MLT In Market Campaign Overview(1).pdf
3. Economic Impact Study(1).pdf
8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED)
9. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
9.1 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Summer Update.
1. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Summer Update.pdf
10. CONSENT AGENDA
10.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 6, 2025.
1. August 6, 2025 Minutes.pdf
10.2 Cancel the October 1, 2025 Town Council meeting, and direct the Town Clerk to notice such cancellation.
1. Action Sheet - cancel TC meeting.pdf
10.3 Accept the 2024 Community Indicators Report.
1. Community Indicators Report - 2024.pdf
2. TOML - 2024 Community Indicators Report.pdf
10.4 Approve the resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Town roads for special events.
1. Road Closure Resolution.pdf
10.5 Approve findings to continue the authorized emergency replacement of the Whitmore Pool roof as provided for in Resolution No. 25-47.
1. Request Approval to Continue Emergency Repairs to Whitmore Pool Roof.pdf
2. R25-47.pdf
10.6 Approve findings to continue the authorized emergency installation of an aboveground waste oil tank as provided for in Resolution No. 25-48.
1. Request Approval to Continue Emergency Installation of Aboveground Waste Oil Tank.pdf
2. R25-48.pdf
10.7 Accept Check Register 7/31/25 in the amount of $1,644,127.31. Accept Check Register 8/6/25 in the amount of $9,251.00. Accept Check Register 8/7/25 in the amount of $780,279.33.
1. Check Register 07312025.pdf
2. Check Register 08062025.pdf
3. Check Register 08072025.pdf
11. POLICY MATTERS
11.1 Approve the letter of public comment from the Town Council regarding the proposed Reorganization of the United States Forest Service.
1. Forest Service Reorganization Public Comment.pdf
2. FS reorg memo.pdf
3. 250813_-_ag_dems_-_letter_to_sec._rollins_usda__reorganization_plan.pdf
4. TOML_DOAREORGLTR_081525PK.pdf
11.2 Consider the second amendment to the professional services agreement with DTA for the preparation of a Development Impact Fee and Housing Fee Nexus Study.
1. DIF Nexus Study Amendment.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Second Amendment to the DTA Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - DTA Agreement.pdf
11.3 Ordinance to Renew the Town’s Military Equipment Use Policy.
1. Ordinance to Renew Town's 2025 Military Equipment Use Policy.pdf
2. ORDINANCE Military Equipment 2025.pdf
3. Annual Report of Military Equipment Use and Inventory 2025.pdf
4. MLPD Military Equipment Policy 706.pdf
11.4 Rescission of the approval of UPA 23-002 for the construction of an 80-foot tall “stealth monopine” cell tower located at 1574 Old Mammoth Road.
1. Cell Tower Rescission.pdf
2. Attachment A - Town Council Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - Peremptory Writ of Mandamus.pdf
4. Attachment C - Notice of Entry of Judgment.pdf
12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1 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.
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
15. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.