Town Council - December 03, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Town Manager Rob Patterson 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.
Billy Stade said that the landlord had agreed to his new concept at the Village to activate the space. He requested a discussion with Council and staff regarding the re-animation of the Village.
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 reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2b2, the Council needed to hereby determine that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the Town subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in subdivision a, said item being:
Closed Session Item
Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (one case).
It was moved by Councilmember John Wentworth, seconded by Councilmember Brent Truax, and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the addition of the proposed urgency item.
5. INTRODUCTIONS
5.1 Introduce new Sustainability Coordinator Emily Zujewski.
Assistant to the Town Manager Pam Kobylarz introduced Ms. Zujewski to the Council and the community.
6. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Recognition of Brian Schuldt and Rebecca Hang as the recipients of the 2025 Mayor's Spirit of Mammoth Award.
Mayor Bubser announced Brian Schuldt and Rebecca Hang as the recipients of the 2025 Mayor's Spirit of Mammoth Award.
6.2 Recognition of retiring Code Compliance Officer Rick Bellis.
Police Chief Dan Casabian thanked Mr. Bellis for his years of service.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Public Works Director Haislip Hayes reported that the Town had completed the majority of the installation of the gate on Davidson. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Pat Foster, Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) Board Chair, gave an update regarding the MLT executive director transition plan.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
8.1 2025 Town Council Strategic Priorities – Review of accomplishments for 2025.
1. Strategic Priority Review.pdf
2. TC Strategic Priorities 2025.pdf
Town Manager Rob Paterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
9. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
9.1 Recognition of outgoing Mayor Chris Bubser.
Town Manager Rob Patterson and members of the Town Council thanked Mayor Bubser for her service as the Mayor.
9.2 Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
1. Agenda Action Sheet appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.pdf Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Appoint Amanda Rice as the Mayor.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Appoint Brent Truax as the Mayor Pro Tem.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
9.3 Town Council Appointments to Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
1. Agenda Action Sheet Town Council appointments.pdf
2. Liaison Committee summaries 2025.pdf
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Continue with current Town Council appointments except for the amendments as follows. Appoint Councilmember Bill Sauser to replace Mayor Amanda Rice on the Local Agency Formation Commission. Appoint Councilmember Bill Sauser to replace Councilmember Chris Bubser and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax as the alternate on the Town and County Liaison Committee. Appoint Councilmember Bill Sauser to replace Councilmember Chris Bubser as the League of California Cities Voting Delegate. Appoint Town Manger Rob Patterson to replace Councilmember Chris Bubser on the Local Transportation Commission.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Appoint Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff to the Mono County Collaborative Planning Team in place of Senior Planner Kim Cooke and appoint Mr. Bobroff as the alternate to the Mono County Local Transportation Commission.
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. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
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)
10.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19, 2025.
1. November 19, 2025 Minutes.pdf
10.2 Authorize the Town Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $224,992 with Dudek for development of the Town’s Climate Adaptation and Action Plan.
1. Award contract to Dudek for development of a Climate Adaptation and Action Plan.pdf
2. TOML_Project Schedule_V2.pdf
3. Schedule of Fees.pdf
10.3 Update and Approval to Continue Emergency Installation of Aboveground Waste Oil Tank at 299 Commerce Drive.
1. Approval to Continue Emergency Installation of Aboveground Waste Oil Tank at 299 Commerce Dr.pdf
2. R25-48.pdf
10.4 Accept Check Register 11/14/25 in the amount of $2,175,113.43. Accept Check Register 11/20/25 in the amount of $2,553,462.39.
1. Check Register 11142025.pdf
2. Check Register 11202025.pdf
11. POLICY MATTERS
11.1 Consideration of an Ordinance amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code for the purpose of adopting the 2025 CA Building Standards Code.
1. 2025 CA Bldg Code Adoption - 1st Reading.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance and Code Changes.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Presentation.pdf
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff and Building Official Tom Perry outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code to reflect adoption of the 2025 Edition of the C A
Building Standards Code with certain local amendments, additions, and deletions, and set a public hearing for December 17, 2025 to consider the second reading and adoption of the ordinance.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Mayor Chris Bubser, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Rice, and Councilmember Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
12. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
1. Councilmember Reports.pdf
Informational reports from Councilmember representatives on committees, commissions, and organizations; general reports on Councilmember activities.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax attended the Chamber Power Lunch customer service training, the Limelight ribbon cutting, and the Community Skate Night.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the Limelight ribbon cutting.
Mayor Rice attended the Limelight ribbon cutting.
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:21p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the following:
Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (one case).
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 6:34 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.