Town Council - December 17, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Truax 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.
Brianna Goico, President & 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.
4. 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.
5. TOWN COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Recognition of Mammoth Lakes Tourism President & CEO John Urdi for his years of service to the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
Town Manager Rob Patterson thanked Mr. Urdi for his years of service. There was discussion among members of Council and Mr. Urdi.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS (AS NEEDED) Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown gave an update regarding current parks and recreation activities.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff announced that Pacific and the Town were awarded the tax credits for the Kingfisher 2 Project. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
6.1 December 2025 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.
1. December 2025 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.pdf
7. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.1 Mammoth Lakes Wildfire Task Force Year-In-Review.
1. Mammoth Lakes Wildfire Task Force Year-In-Review.pdf
2. WildfireTaskForce_YearInReview_121725.pdf
Office of Outdoor Recreation Manager Lawson Reif and Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District Division Chief Mike McCarthy gave a presentation outlining the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Approve the Consent Agenda.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
8.1 Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 2025.
1. December 3, 2025 Minutes.pdf
8.2 Adopt the resolution approving an updated Credit Card Policy for the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
1. Action Sheet - adopt credit card policy.pdf
2. R25- Credit Card Policy.pdf
3. Credit Card Policy Draft 11.10.25.pdf
8.3 Adopt the resolution approving the Development Impact Fees Report pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act, AB 1600.
1. Development Impact Fees Report FY2024-25.pdf
2. AB 1600 24-25 DIF Report.pdf
3. Resolution.pdf
8.4 Continue Approval of Emergency Contract for Town Yard Waste Oil Tank Replacement.
1. Update and Approval to Continue Emergency Installation of Aboveground Waste Oil Tank at 299 Commerce Drive.pdf
2. R25-48.pdf
8.5 Accept Check Register 11/26/25 in the amount of $129,075.76.
1. Check Register 11262025.pdf
9. 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.
9.1 Public hearing for consideration of an appeal of the October 8, 2025 Planning and Economic Development Commission decision to approve the 54 Mono Street Apartments entitlement application consisting of Use Permit 24-003, Design Review 24-006, and
1. 54 Mono Appeal - Continued.pdf
2. Attachment A - TC Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - TC Staff Report 11.19.2025.pdf
4. Attachment C - PEDC Staff Report 10.08.2025.pdf
5. Attachment D - Applicant Letters to Town Council.pdf
6. Attachment E - Appellant Letter to Town Council.pdf
7. Agenda Item 9.1 Public Comments.pdf
Adjustment 25-005.
Councilmember Sauser announced a conflict since his property was close to the proposed project, recused himself, and left the meeting at 5:27 p.m.
Town Manager Rob Patterson asked if a solution had been reached between property owners on 54 and 56 Mono Street.
Paul Rudder, representing the Erickson's, said that the proponent rejected their offer.
Hanif S. P. Hirji, representing Bipin Morari, said that the offer to litigate was not an offer for a settlement. He outlined the settlement offers made to Mr. Rudder and the Erickson's and rejected by them.
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:32 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Paul Rudder, speaking on behalf of the Erickson's, spoke in support of repealing the Planning and Economic Development Commission's decision.
Mr. Hirji spoke in support of the proposed project.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 5:41 p.m.
There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
Councilmember Sauser returned to the meeting at 5:48 p.m.
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
D
eny the appeal of the Planning and Economic Development Commission decision and affirm the approval of Use Permit 24-003, Design Review 24-006, and Adjustment 25-005.
For (4)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Conflict (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax
Seconded by
Councilmember Chris Bubser
Adopt the resolution affirming the Planning and Economic Development Commission's approval of Use Permit 24-003, Design Review 24-006, and Adjustment 25-005.
For (4)
Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Abstain (1)
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Carried (4 to 0)
9.2 Consideration of second reading and adoption 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 - 2nd Reading.pdf
2. ORD 2025-07 - 2025 Bldg Code Adoption.pdf
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 5:49 p.m.
Community and Economic Development Director Nolan Bobroff outlined the information in the staff report.
With no members of the public coming forward to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 5:50.
Moved by
Councilmember Bill Sauser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Waive the second reading and adopt by title only the Ordinance amending Title 15 of the Municipal Code to reflect adoption of the 2025 CA Building Standards Code with certain local amendments, additions, and deletions.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
10. POLICY MATTERS
10.1 Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract to purchase partition walls and casework for the Town Hall.
1. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract to acquire partition walls and furniture for the Town Hall.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 Chris Bubser
Seconded by
Councilmember John Wentworth
Authorize the Town Manager to finalize terms and execute a contract to acquire
DIRTT partition walls and
casework for the Town Hall,
up to the amount of the contingency.
For (5)
Councilmember Bill Sauser, Councilmember John Wentworth, Councilmember Chris Bubser, Mayor Amanda Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Brent Truax Carried (5 to 0)
10.2 Discuss Amendments to Town Council Strategic Priorities for 2026.
1. 2026 Strategic Priorities .pdf
2. Presentation.pdf
The Mayor called a recess at 6:00 p.m. and the Council reconvened at 6:06 p.m.
Town Manager Rob Patterson outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of Council and staff.
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 Local Transportation Commission (LTC) meeting, the Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) meeting, and the Town's Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Mayor Pro Tem Truax attended two ribbon cuttings put on by the Chamber of Commerce, the community tree lighting, several going away parties for John Urdi, the night of lights, and the Access Mammoth Annual Gala.
Councilmember Bubser attended the Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (ESCOG) meeting and the ESTA meeting.
Councilmember Wentworth attended the ESCOG meeting and the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board meeting.
Mayor Rice attended the Town's tree lighting ceremony, the night of lights, and a second ribbon cutting ceremony at the Limelight.
12. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:13 p.m. the Mayor announced that the Council would be entering into closed session for the purposes as stated in the agenda.
12.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Gov’t Code § 54957).
12.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: (Natasha Mitchell v. City [sic] of Mammoth Lakes).
12.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph 1 of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: Hugelman v. Town of Mammoth Lakes (Case No: 21UCM10)
13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN AFTER CLOSED SESSION
The Council reconvened from closed session at 7:40 p.m. and announced that there was no reportable action taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The Town Council will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
The Council adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.