Town Council - October 15, 2025
1. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
1.1 At 3:00 p.m. members of the Town Council will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Mammoth Creek Park, 686 Old Mammoth Road.
Members of the Town Council participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony at Mammoth Creek Park.
2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular meeting 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.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz 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.
Dan Holler, former Town Manager, said it was exciting to see projects come to fruition.
Brianna Goico, President and CEO of the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce, gave an update regarding current Chamber activities.
Betsy Truax, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Vice President of Community Engagement, gave an update regarding current MLT activities.
John Eastman said that it had been two months since his recommendation to the Town Council to form a committee regarding bears and wildlife management and he asked what the status was on that.
5. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Opportunity to add urgency items pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)2, if necessary.
There were no additions to the agenda.
6. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz for twenty years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
Town Manager Rob Patterson thanked Ms. Kobylarz for her years of service.
7. INTRODUCTIONS
7.1 Introduce new Revenue Specialist Carlotta Leina'ala Kailiawa.
Finance Director Megan Chapman and Revenue Accountant Ben Manning introduced Ms. Kailawa to the Council and the community.
7.2 Introduce new Parks/PW Hybrid Worker Christopher Russell.
This item was continued.
8. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Proclamation declaring October, 2025 as Domestic Violence Prevention Month.
1. Proclamation.pdf
Mayor Bubser read the proposed proclamation.
The Town Council presented the proclamation to Yanet Lopez and Luisana Baires, Wild Iris.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Adopt the proclamation declaring October, 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff gave an update regarding the Town's Lease to Locals Program. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes gave an update regarding current public works 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.
Town Manager Rob Patterson gave an update regarding the naming of the Mammoth Arts and Cultural Center. He showed an example of a reusable aluminum water bottle that could be used in Town at special events. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
9.1 October 2025 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. October 2025 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.pdf
10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
10.1 Certified Properties Update.
1. Certified Property Application.pdf
2. Certified Property Presentation October 15.pdf
Finance Director Megan Chapman and Revenue Accountant Ben Manning outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
10.2 Discuss the $7.2M funding request for Kingfisher 2 at The Parcel (Phase 2.2).
1. Kingfisher 2 (Parcel Ph 2.2) Funding Request.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Kingfisher 2 Funding Request Ltr_6.10.2025.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - PWC Response Memo_10.9.2025.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report and introduced Shellan Rodriguez, SMR Development. Ms. Rodriguez gave a presentation outlining the history of the Parcel project and the current status of the Parcel project There was discussion among members of Council, Ms. Rodriguez, and Caleb Roope, The Pacific Companies.
CONSENSUS:
Town Council directed staff to bring back a policy item at the November 5th meeting to consider committing additional funding to the project..
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Seconded by
Councilmember Brent Truax
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)
11.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, 2025.
1. September 17, 2025 Minutes.pdf
11.2 Accept the Project Closeout Report for Chaparral Road Extension.
1. Accept the Project Closeout Report for Chaparral Road Extension.pdf
11.3 Accept the Project Closeout Report for the 2025 Slurry and Fog Seal Project.
1. Project Closeout_2025 Slurry and Fog Seal.pdf
11.4 Approve signing of Audit engagement letters with Price Paige & Company for preparation of the Town of Mammoth Lakes Financial Statements and audit for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
1. Town of Mammoth Lakes FY 2024-25 Audit engagement.pdf
2. MAMMOTH Audit Engagement Letter 2025.pdf
3. MAMMOTH AUP Measure R Engagement Letter 2025.pdf
4. MAMMOTH AUP Measure U Engagement Letter 2025.pdf
11.5 Approve and adopt the Resolution establishing conditions of employment and benefits for limited-term employees and repeal Resolution No. 23-79.
1. Approve Resolution Adopting Limited-Term Employee Benefits Rev. 10.2025.pdf
2. Resolution 25-XX Limited-Term Benefits.pdf
11.6 Approve and adopt the Resolution establishing compensation schedules for limited-term employees effective October 27, 2025 and October 26, 2026, and repeal Resolution No. 23-78.
1. Approve Resolution Adopting Limited-Term Employee Compensation Schedules for FY25-26 and FY26-27.pdf
2. Resolution 25-XX Limited-Term Compensation FY 25-26, 26-27.pdf
3. Limited Term Compensation Schedule 10.2025 - Attachment A.pdf
4. Limited Term Compensation Schedule 10.2026 - Attachment B.pdf
11.7 Update and approval to continue emergency installation of aboveground waste oil tank at 299 Commerce Drive.
1. Continue Emergency for Installation of Waste Oil Tank.pdf
2. R25-48.pdf
11.8 Accept Check Register 9/11/25 in the amount of $783,013.12. Accept Check Register 9/17/25 in the amount of $2,227,648.73. Accept Check Register 9/18/25 in the amount of $836,744.61. Accept Check Register 9/25/25 in the amount of $1,839,504.60.
1. Check Register 09112025.pdf
2. Check Register 09172025.pdf
3. Check Register 09182025.pdf
4. Check Register 09252025.pdf
5. Check Register 10012025.pdf
6. Check Register 10022025.pdf
Accept Check Register 10/1/25 in the amount of $2,891,153.94. Accept Check Register 10/2/25 in the amount of $931,719.66.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing Procedure.
The Mayor will open the public hearing and then: Statement and presentation by staff. Statement and presentation by property owner or appellant. Questions from the Town Council. Call for testimony. Rebuttal to previous testimony by property owner or appellant. Close the public hearing, terminating public testimony. The Town Council will deliberate the matter and arrive at a decision.
12.1 Approval of the issuance of revenue bonds by the Golden State Connect Authority to finance the construction of a high-speed fiber-optic network in certain areas of the Town.
1. Approve the issuance of bonds by Golden State Connect Authority to finance the construction of a fiber optic network.pdf
2. Resolution Approving Revenue Bonds.pdf
3. TOML Presentation.pdf
4. GSCA-TOML Draft MOU .pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
Public Works Director Haislip Hayes introduced Barbara Hayes, Chief Economic Development Officer of Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC). Ms. Hayes gave a presentation regarding the issuance of revenue bonds by the Golden State Connect Authority to finance the construction of a high-speed fiber-optic network in certain areas of the Town. There was discussion among members of Council, staff, and Ms. Hayes.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Make a finding that the issuance of the revenue bonds will have a significant public benefit in accordance with the criteria specified in Government Code section 6586. Approve by resolution the issuance of the revenue bonds. Authorize the Town Manager to execute easements at 1000 Forest Trail and 2727 Meridian to permit installation of fiber-optic network infrastructure. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a MOU with Golden State Connect Authority to construct and maintain the fiber network.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
13. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Mayor Pro Tem Rice attended the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting and the Eastern Sierra Community Housing special meeting for the Access Apartments ribbon cutting ceremony.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Eastern Sierra Wildfire Alliance meeting, the Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) destination stewardship planning meeting, the Eastern Sierra Sustainable Recreation Partnership (ESSRP) meeting, the Access Apartments ribbon cutting ceremony, and the MLT Board meeting.
Councilmember Truax noted that the federal shutdown had not had an impact on the visitor experience in Town. He praised the efforts of Wild Iris.
Councilmember Sauser met with Senator Alvarado-GIl. He attended a special Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) Board meeting, the reception for L.A. Kings on their opening night, the League of California Cities conference in Long Beach, the Access Apartments ribbon cutting, and the ribbon cutting at Mammoth Creek Park today.
Councilmember Wentworth met with Senator Alvarado-Gil. He requested a future agenda item regarding a resolution in support of federal lands.
Mayor Bubser attended the Eastern Sierra Wildfire Alliance meeting, met with Senator Alvarado-Gil, attended the ESTA special meeting, and spoke with senator staff regarding government shutdown.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.